Whether you are looking for a place to get your veg fix on the way to the Oregon coast or are simply craving a good meal, there are several excellent vegan restaurants on the I-5 in Oregon that will satisfy your tastes.
Mama Dut
Located at 1414 SE Morrison Street, Mama Dut is a vegan Vietnamese restaurant. The name means “Mama feeds you” in Vietnamese, and the owner, Thuy Pham, is a hairstylist by trade, but has grown her business to include two locations, a takeout counter, and a pop-up restaurant.
The restaurant serves up delicious vegan Vietnamese noodle dishes, along with fried mushrooms, kimchi, and vegan lunch meats. The kitchen sells out of fresh vegan food almost every day.
Mama Dut has received national press attention. It was named one of the top vegan restaurants on I-5 in Oregon. And now the owner has plans to open a second location.
Dirty Lettuce
Located in Northeast Portland, Dirty Lettuce is a food shack that’s been around since winter of 2012, but it’s the new digs that’s got fans and diehards drooling. This food joint offers dine-in and takeout, and the menu is packed with options from the vegan burger to fried pickles. This shack is also home to Portland’s first all-vegan food cart pod.
This shack-style establishment hasn’t got all the bells and whistles, but it does boast some of the city’s best fried chicken and ribs. They’ve also got a full menu of salads, side dishes, and desserts. They’re open Thursdays through Sundays from noon to seven p.m.
Yuan Su Vegetarian
Located in Portland, Oregon on I-5, the Yuan Su Vegetarian Restaurant offers authentic Chinese dishes and Chinese fusion dishes. The restaurant offers a wide variety of vegetarian options, including mock meat versions. The staff welcomes guests year round, and the atmosphere is great.
The restaurant uses a lot of whole foods, including raw foods. The menu includes dishes like jackfruit tacos, Kottu Roti, and vegan sushi. The restaurant also offers cocktails, wine, and craft beer. The restaurant has a nice patio, and the food is good.
The restaurant is open daily, and it offers a daily happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. There is also takeout and delivery.
Stumptown coffee
Stumptown Coffee Roasters has been one of the best vegan restaurants on I-5 in Oregon since it was started more than twenty years ago. The Portland-based company offers a variety of coffee drinks, a vegan food menu, and custom brew options. They also sell bags of coffee and have locations in several other cities.
Their flagship location in Portland is located in Old Town, Oregon, and offers a full espresso bar and high-end coffee tasting experiences. The cafe features Stumptown Coffee Roasters cold brews and other coffee blends as well as a variety of snacks, including bagels and donuts. They also sell soymilk, almond milk, and oat milk.
taqueria in Killingsworth
Located in Killingsworth, Oregon, Taqueria El Tarasco is a modern Mexican restaurant that’s been a fixture of the neighborhood for years. The restaurant boasts reasonable prices, friendly service and great food. Located at 1032 N Killingsworth St., the restaurant is open Sunday through Friday, but closed on Saturday. The restaurant offers breakfast and lunch burritos, as well as a variety of tacos and other Mexican fare. The restaurant’s website features a handy online order form, as well as an impressive menu and photos of the food. Besides the food, the restaurant also offers a selection of margaritas, martinis, margarita cocktails, and other alcoholic beverages.
Rad Fare
Whether you are a local vegan or just looking for some great vegan food in Oregon, there are some great spots that will not disappoint. There are plenty of great spots in Portland, the most vegan-friendly mid-sized city in the U.S. Here are some of our favorites.
Boxcar Pizza: This Portland vegan pizzeria serves Detroit-style pizza. The crust is thin and crispy, and the toppings are non-traditional. The vegan cheese is great. Pies are topped with roasted tomatoes, buffalo “chicken,” or dairy-free blue cheese. They have an extensive selection of pies.
Pixie Retreat
Located on I-5 in Portland, Oregon, Pixie Retreat is a vegan restaurant that serves both raw and cooked meals. The menu includes house-made sauces and spreads. The restaurant also offers dairy-free toppings and Soy-Sation lactose-free cheese. They also plan to introduce their “Lil’ Puddins” to markets in the near future.
The vegan chef encourages people to use plant-based proteins to reduce climate change. He also offers dairy-free and gluten-free options on the menu. They also sell vegan cakes by the slice and a selection of sugar-free cakes.
Pixie Retreat has a low-key, local feel. They are a member of the Lightning Collective, which operates a variety of bars and restaurants that are vegan. They also have a full bar with a large selection of organic wines.
