Portland Food Carts, Pods & Patios Tour
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, including a visit to a food hall and final stop at a local brewery. 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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Portland Food Carts, Pods & Patios Tour
What's included in Portland Food Carts, Pods & Patios Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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.
PortlandPass-by Only
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.
Inclusions
- Small Groups (under 12)
- Local guide
- All Food and drinks at 5-7 food carts plus a brewery
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- Everyone in your party must book a spot, including children of all ages.
- No pets please.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Cartopia Food Carts: 1207 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland OR, 97214. There are two entrances, please use entrance on 12th St near the white bike racks. Your guide will be at a table there, or if wet/rainy will be under covered area, and will have a yellow sign and yellow bag on table.
End Points
- The tour ends about a 5min walk from the starting location.
