This week’s vegan friendly travel destination is Portland, Oregon. Also known as the Rose City, Oregon has become one of the highest ranked vegan traveler destinations in the world and for good reason.
It could be the many farm-to-fork concept dining options, monthly food festivals or hundreds of street-food trucks. It could also be that Oregon boasts an abundance of vegan dive bars and brunch spots that make vegan dining effortless for plant based travelers. Whether you want a stylish plant based dining experience or some everyday eats, vegan options are no problem in Oregon.
Check out some of them now.
Farm Spirit
Farm Spirit is a fine-dining restaurant offering, among other delectables, the most amazing nine-to-12-course tasting menu of farm-to-fork plates. Their all-vegan menu redefines the limits of plant-centric cuisine. Some popular dishes include braised artichoke, sweet and sour squash, herb-crusted filbert cheese or lemon-spruce vegan meringue with berry sorbet. For the ultimate true once in a lifetime plant based fine dining experience Farm Spirit is a must try.
Next Level Burger
Next Level Burger is the ultimate fast food joint for vegans. With your choice of preset combos as well as sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, shakes, and salads you are sure to love this place. Though, what you absolutely must try from here are the milkshakes, which may only be described as incredible. The shakes will definitely keep you coming back again and again.
Homegrown Smoker Vegan BBQ
Homegrown Smoker is a 100% vegan BBQ joint serving classic Southern-inspired dishes. This is without a doubt one of the top vegan restaurants that you will ever try. It gets a lot of hype and there is a good reason for that. Suffice it to say that Homegrown Smoker is the truth! With traditional bbq techniques applied to plant based proteins you should expect the usual BBQ fare made vegan. Be sure to try their MacnoCheeto burrito, tempeh ribs, philly cheesesteak, buffalo wings, tofish sandwich or faux fish po boys. Oh and don’t forget to try the hush puppies. Essentially, Homegrown Smoker serves up a hearty menu of savory comfort foods that will blow your mind.
Virtuous Pie
Virtuous Pie offers completely plant-based pizza and ice cream. Boasting dough that is fermented for 3 days and cheese options which include cashew mozzarella, almond ricotta, lemon herb chevre, and cheddar cream, this pizza is a must try. The best part is that everything here is made from scratch. Prepared to perfection, the dough is crisp, yet soft and chewy. The texture of the cashew mozzarella is heavenly. It pulls and stretches, nearly reminiscent of dairy based cheese, which by the way, you will not miss. Yet pizza isn’t the only impressive menu item at Virtuous Pie. You absolutely must try their ice cream. It is so creamy and decadent that you may just forget all about dairy based ice cream.
Back To Eden Bakery Cafe
Back to Eden Bakery will cater to your every plant based preference. Better than that everything at Back to Eden is vegan and gluten-free. Serving brunch daily, their menu includes savory breakfast and dessert pastries as well as gluten-free soft-serve ice cream. They additionally offer biscuits with golden gravy, house tofu egg scramble, and classic mac and cheese with the option to upgrade to a pesto or chili mac. Back To Eden Bakery Cafe will satisfy any dessert hound.
Doe Donuts
Doe Donuts is Portland’s only 100% vegan donut shop. Making mostly yeast donuts, Doe Donuts uses local materials to create the most spectacular display of colorful and appetizing treats you ever did experience. Some popular year-round donut flavors include pink lemonade, salted vanilla bean, and French toast. Though, if you arrive early enough you may luck up and try their specialty donuts, like the pumpkin s’mores cake donut or the the signature chocolate raised doughnut topped with gold pearls, chocolate shavings and ganache. Either way, Doe Donuts is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth in the most unforgettable way.
Have you visited our vegan friendly travel destination of the week, Portland Oregon? Where did you find your vegan eats!
