Portland Food Carts, Pods & Patios Tour
Description
Discover what the food cart hype is all about in the city invented food cart pods! With over 1000 food carts throughout the city, let us take you around to some of the best and taste the delicious foods that make Portland a true foodie destination. On this walking tour, you’ll discover global foods, quench your thirst with tasty drinks, and learn fun history in this colorful neighborhood. We like to think this is the perfect way to discover quirky Portland, eat where the locals eat, and have fun! Tour highlights: - Try hearty servings of food and beverages from 5-7 different food carts. You'll get more than a full meal! - Learn all about Portland food cart culture. (We don't call them trucks for a reason.) - Try a selection of diverse food like Slavic, Mexican, Bavarian, and Burmese delights. - Discover Portland’s historic, off-the-beaten-path Eastside neighborhood to check out the local street art.
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Itinerary
Join Lost Plate Food Tours for a delicious foodie adventure through Portland's colorful Central Eastside neighborhood. From here, we'll set our to 3 more locations trying a total of 6-7 delectable dishes.
One of Portland’s largest (and coolest) food cart pods sits on the former grounds of the Oregon Hospital for the Insane. Mentally prepare yourself to try 4 insanely delicious dishes that we’ve hand-picked to highlight the diversity of our local food cart scene.
Just a stone’s throw across the river from Downtown, Portland’s Industrial Eastside neighborhood is celebrated for its vibrant murals, interactive art installations, and quirky history.
One of our favorite patios in Portland, this lively food cart pod is home to a mix of standout carts and a well-known local bakery. We’ll top off the afternoon with a delicious dish!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All special dietary requirements must be communicated at time of booking. We are happy to welcome vegetarians and pescatarians, but due to the diverse nature of food carts visited, please note not all stops can be made gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan.
- This is a walking tour, total walking distance will be approximately 1 miles. Please be prepared to walk in any type of weather. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately including footwear and umbrella/rain gear.
- This is a smoke-free tour.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- No pets please.
Reviews(178)
Herb was a wonderful guide and provided interesting information about Portland and food carts along the way. The selection of food we ate were all delicious and varied with ample sized servings - no tiny bites on this tour! It was wonderful!!! The menu was clearly selected carefully to provide a wide sample of the best food from the carts. This was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. Arrive hungry so you have room for everything.
This is a very fun experience. Food carts are an important part of Portland's culinary scene, offering cuisine from around the world. Our tour guide, Herb, was fun and full of interesting information. Walking totaled a mile with four stops at carts. The food was excellent and a nice representation of what the food carts have to offer. Highly recommend!
Great food and info on a fascinating side of Portland. There were six separate dishes in different food parks.
Had a great time on this food tour. Our guide Michelle was amazing, so knowledgeable about the local food scene and Portland history. The food was all great and generous portions. Definitely recommend.
We had a wonderful time. There was such a variety of foods from different cultures. So much food you couldn’t eat it all. Our tour guy, Herb, was knowledgeable, friendly, and kind. We loved him. Thank you for the experience!
Thank you, Mary, for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the diverse food options and Herb's kindness and expertise. Your kind words inspire us to keep delivering memorable experiences like yours.
Was easy to locate the tour guide, guide Herb was informative being able to link the start of the food carts to current evolved product. Vendors selected were not limited to burgers, chicken fingers or pizza but representative of a wide range of tastes that may not have been the norm. Nothing yucky or offbeat and all palatable. There is walking in some rough patches of concrete but Herb made you aware by pointing them out. Some vendors were unavailable and we were notified of such . The replacements did not disappoint. Easy walking, good food, insightful commentary.
Thank you for sharing your delightful experience! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the diverse selections, insightful guide, and smooth accommodations. Your feedback reinforces our commitment to delivering memorable tours for all our guests!
Herb was so informative and had so much information on the carts and the city. The carts we tried were sooo good. I love taking food tours because it allows me to try things I normally wouldn’t try on my own, I was very satisfied. Portions were very good.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tastings and Herb's guidance. Offering unique and informative food tours is what we strive for. We're glad you appreciated the portions and culinary variety!
Terrific Tasting! The carts were diverse and interesting. Herb is an awesome guide!
Thank you, Jan! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food carts and Herb's guidance. Your positive experience highlights the diversity and tastiness we aim to offer in our tours. We hope to see you again exploring with us!
Herb was our food tour guide. He was great! Great energy, and he had great knowledge and love for the food!
Great food choices. Herb, our guide, is amazing. Full of knowledge and information. Great for kids too.
Thank you, Cynthia, for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food options and appreciated Herb's knowledge. It's wonderful to know it was a great experience for kid too. Your feedback means a lot to us!
