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Eating East Portland: Restaurants, Cafes, and Bakeries
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items East Portland is one of the most diverse sections of Portland, and the food options reflect that. For the purposes of this list I am focusing on restaurants east of the 205 freeway. As I've said before, eat global, stay local.
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The Americas and Europe
Food from Mexico, Ukraine, and the USA, plus a new food cart pod.
This cozy little restaurant offers farm-to-table fare - salads, sandwiches, pizza, soups, and more - including tiramisu.
Bistro 23
Here you’ll find familiar Mexican comfort food dishes - enchiladas, tacos, taquitos, nachos - and some of the best refried beans in Portland. They serve some huge margaritas (with or without booze), and the dining room decor is a delight.
El Sombrero Tapatio
Opened in 2003, this is one of the more authentic spots in Portland for this Philly classic. And yes, you can even get Whiz as an option!
Grant's Philly Cheesesteak
This is a nonprofit coffee shop that offers work opportunities to immigrants and refugees. They offer espresso drinks, egg muffin sandwiches, avocado toast, and more in a comfortable space.
Jubilee Hall PDX
Enjoy espresso drinks, colorful desserts, sandwiches, and some locally made khachapuri and beef-filled samsas at Lux Coffee Lounge in the Hazelwood neighborhood.
Lux Coffee Lounge
Top notch Mexican food can be found in a comfortable, beautiful setting. Located in the Mall 205 complex, you’ll find dishes that feature surf and turf.
Mi Cava & Cocina
Head to this unassuming teriyaki deli in a Sandy Blvd strip mall for some of the best wings in Portland. Get the 10-piece with two flavors of sauce, which also comes with fries, carrots, and celery.
Sandy Hot Wings Cafe
Part of the Your Neighborhood Restaurant Group of eateries, Sandy-O’s offers casual fare skillfully prepared, including smash burgers, salads, sandwiches, and more.
Sandy-O's
This long standing steakhouse in East Portland is a piece of the city’s food history. Don’t sleep on the relish tray that comes with each of the dinners.
Sayler's Old Country Kitchen
Home to the 49ers faithful, the Wooden Chicken Pub has been operating since the 1970s. They recently reopened after a brief hiatus. Ironically, it’s the fish & chips - not the fried chicken - that are the star of the menu!
Wooden Chicken Pub
This new food cart pod near the Gresham border has room for 20 carts. Currently there are Mexican, Halal, and Peruvian food options. There’s plenty of seating, heaters to keep you warm, and a wide-open space to spread out in.
Chop Chop Food Pod
Asia and Africa
Food from the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Ethiopia, and more.
Head here for authentic, traditional Filipino dishes like dinguan, pancit, sisig, and lumpia. Be sure to stop over at Chik & Chuck's Coffee inside.
Fork And Spoon Food House
This boba and milk tea shop offers drive-thru options!
Just Tea
Known as having noodles twice as good for half the price as many spots in Portland, enjoy ramen, fried noodles, dumplings, pho, and more.
OK Noodle
This woman-owned Vietnamese cafe offers authentic Vietnamese coffee, bubble tea, fruit tea, snacks, and desserts.
Phin Caphe & Boba
This little Vietnamese restaurant in the Parkrose neighborhood has been around for a decade, and makes tasty pho, bun, rolls, banh mi, and more in a clean and homey atmosphere.
Phở DaLat Restaurant
Named after the owners' parents' last names, Le and Nguyen, Pho Le Nguyen offers traditional Vietnamese dishes with fresh ingredients. The menu is extensive with pho, rice dishes, bun, rolls, Banh Xeo, and more.
Pho Le Nguyen
Located in a random strip mall on Sandy Blvd, this Thai restaurant offers solid versions of traditional Thai dishes.
Sa Bai Thai Cuisine
You’ll find traditional Ethiopian dishes in a warm and welcoming atmosphere at Sisters, one of the best Ethiopian restaurants in Portland.
Sisters Ethiopian Restaurant
Probably the only restaurant in Portland that focuses on steam rice rolls, Steam Rice Roll king makes a variety of fillings - from pork to corn - for this dim sum classic. And the complementary warm soy milk is a real treat.
Steam Rice Roll King
This Iraqi bakery makes traditional baked items and savory dishes. Sweets include baklava, ma’amoul, guraiba, basbousa, and more. Savory includes various pies, kabobs, hummus, and more.
Sunbela
While they are known for its sushi, they also offer tempura, katsu, teriyaki, and more.
Takahashi
This is a popular spot for vegetarian and vegan/plant-based Chinese food. You’ll find many familiar dishes on the menu, including those made with a variety of imitation meats.
Yuan Su Vegetarian