RELEASE THE RECIPE FOR THAT AÏOLI!! I ordered the vegan roasted turkey and I will say this HANDS DOWN THE BEST VEGAN SANDWICH IVE HAD TO DATE. It was beautifully presented fully loaded and extremely filling. I was able to eat half a sandwich and save the rest for later. I will say I had my roommate grab the order so I can't comment on anything else but MAN. it's been about a month and I haven't stopped thinking about it. I had to come in here and say something delicious! read more

Better Half - Vegan Pesto Aioli - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Been here twice thus far and I gotta say, DAAAAAYUM!!!! They make some pretty darn good filling, and clean tasting sammies! Both times I've only stopped by for pick up, so I cannot really comment about the dining-in. Although, the place does appear very clean. And there are plenty of tables for dining-in as well as a pretty large patio area. As for service, it's always been with a smile, so no issues picking up. The Lunch Combo Sandwiches that I've tried: ~ Roasted Turkey ($16.50) with good sized turkey slices, smaller bacon slices, some cheddar, sweet slices apple, some arugula (meh), and a tasty pesto aioli. All served on a heavy ciabatta hoagie. Also with a dill pickle spear and some Spicy Dill Pickle chips. The sandwich was very thick. The ciabatta was a bit soft, but dense enough to hold things together. Loved it! ~ Second try, it was 'a must' that I order the Reuben ($16.50). Which came with good slices of pastrami, Swiss cheese nice and melted, some kraut, and house Russian dressing on "marble rye." YES, MARBLE RYE!!! I despise pastrami sammies with regular oat bread lol. Better Half does it right! I only wish it were more wet versus being a clean sandwich. Again, this is definitely filling, and now I understand why this place servers half a sandwich. Next time I'm goin' for something adventurous like their Pork Mojo or a Jackfruit Mojo sammie. Maybe. Check them out! read more

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I really hope they find another home. Their sandwiches are amazing. I have not had a vegan sandwich done this well and so intentionally thought out. Especially since they do non vegan sandwiches as well. They had a great space for eating in as well, a little limply lit but spacious. Staff was mostly friendly. Oh the chocolate chip cookie was amazing. read more

Better Half - Vegan Chick'n Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Im glad that I tried this place out as it had one of the best sandwiches in town! I had their Italian sandwich and am waiting for the next chance to go back there and try some of their other items or just may get the same thing again. There's something about their bread and the combination of ingredients that just makes it a wonderful sandwich. Parking in the area can be a challenge, but its well worth it. read more

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Loved the portion and contents of this sandwich so much but the gluten-free bread was almost inedible. It's probably filled with potato and rice starch because it was degrading every time I took a bite and didn't like the taste either. I wish they had other gf bread options, I'm sure their regular bread is absolutely delicious read more

Better Half - Roasted Turkey - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Yet another impressive place in the Pearl district. So many vegan friendly protein rich foods. Ordered tempeh and broccolini sandwich. It was just yummm! Softest homemade bread, juicy and creamy with all the sauces and served hot, enjoyed every bite of it. read more

Very impressed by Better Half! I live in the area and have driven by so many times and finally decided to get some take out. Their sandwich concepts are unique and bold with bright colors, lots of flavor. Their banh mi sandwich is a HIT && don't forget the cookie! read more

I came here while I was visiting family in Oregon. My cousin brought me here because she loves it. She said I'd love it too. And I did. Only downside is they didn't have their in house chips. But it's ok. I had the pork Banh mi. It almost looks like vegan meat lol it taste great. Not an authentic Banh mi. But still good. The bread was more of a ciabatta type. The pickled veggies made it a Banh mi. Service was good. Speedy and accurate for a party of 8. So shout out to the crew. That's it. Nothing much else to add. Keep up the good work read more

Better Half - Pork Banh mi 9/10 - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Love the location ~ off of Vancouver, cute outdoor courtyard to chill and eat your sandwich. Taste is good & fresh. The not so better half ~ despite 3 employees and no one else in the shop, the wait for our 2 sandwiches wasted most of the lunch hour at 25 minutes. The half-sized sandwich is priced very high $16, extra sauce $1 more, soft drink = $20 then add on the request for a tip. Expensive. read more

Better Half - Italian $16 - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Drove all the way here from the SE because wouldn't come up on Google only to find out the closed. I am devastated and hope they find another location because they had the best vegan sandwiches!!! My heart is broken read more

Best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had! I usually get the eat your veggies! And add bacon. For a lunch sandwich I typically get the chipotle chicken grinder. It is SOO GOOD! I go here almost weekly. The place is clean and the employees are very friendly! The prices are reasonable for the quality of food you're getting. Go you won't be disappointed read more

Better Half - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This food truck is amazing! The menu is two side-by-side lists: one is the sandwiches listed as meat versions, and the other is the same sandwiches listed as vegan versions. Breakfast sandwiches are served all day. Such creative sandwiches with the freshest and best ingredients. I highly recommend the one with broccolini. Honestly wish I lived in Portland so I could go here regularly. Huge portions and reasonable prices. Staff was super friendly and kind! read more

Better Half - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Damn!! I ordered the Maple + Cholula breakfast sandwich, but did a substitute for their house made vegan patty and asked for no cholula sauce. It was soooo good. Really hit the spot. Whoa. Can't wait to come back. read more

I thought the perfect breakfast sandwich did not exist in Portland and I was wrong. The maple + cholula breakfast sandwich is in a league of its own. The sausage patty was juicy and the hash brown was crisp. I added arugula to make me feel healthy and it brought all the flavors together. There is only a hint of sweetness and a slight kick from the cholula. I can't wait to try more of the menu! read more

Not bad sandwiches or anything, but not special enough to want to come back. I had like a sriracha pork sandwich that was pretty tasty but a tad sweet but good with the cilantro sort of banh mi style. Ive also tried the vegan Italian, which wasn't too bad for a veggie sammie. They used the tofurkey style slices as the meat which I don't enjoy but the oil and vinegar, freshness of veggies and good bread still made it a decent sandwich. You order from iPads inside, and they also have vegan versions of all their regular sandwiches. read more

Better Half - The Italian Sandwich veggie - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I cannot say enough good things about Better Half. We were devastated to find out they're closing temporarily as their building was sold. Praying for them to find a great location. Every sandwich I've tried has been delicious. The portions are big, the ciabatta bread and English muffins are perfect. We all love the pesto aioli. Half our family is vegetarian and it's perfect because there is always something for everyone. The staff is always busy but still always so friendly. Highly recommend trying this place asap! read more

Great food. Great prices. Order was perfect. I would definitely order from here once again.

The first time I came I had the Sriracha Pork. I'm glad they call it "Banh-Mi inspired" because I was pretty sad about the cold ciabatta hoagie it was served on. I missed the warm, soft French baguette, but the flavors on the inside were good. Service was welcoming and friendly. Love all the windows. I tried them again today, and boy am I glad I gave them a second shot! I got the Pork Mojo and the Chocolate Chip & Sea Salt Cookie. Wasn't able to take my break for about an hour and half, but the sandwich was still delicious (slightly soggy). The cookie has the perfect amount of chocolate chips; quite decadent! read more

The broccoli for breakfast vegan sandwich is so good! I added vegan sausage and it ruled. Reminiscent of broccoli cheddar soup. There's so many cool, inventive sandwiches for any palate. read more

Was waiting in a very long line at JinJu Patisserie so I decided to grab a sandwich from this spot for my wait..... holy wow!!! I wish I would've taken pictures, but I had the hot Italian sandwich and it was sooo delicious. The flavors were awesome, the Dijon sauce on the ciabatta bread was perfect. I'm so happy I found this place because they have vegan option for my partner too who also loved his roasted turkey sando. We will absolutely be back! read more

A place that serves sandwiches and doesn't have an upcharge for gluten-free bread?!?! Holy goodness. That is almost unheard of. I love that you can order at a kiosk and there are plenty of carnivore/veggie/vegan options. And gluten free, of course. Service was friendly and prices are decent. They are expanding their breakfast sandwiches to be served near Prost sometime soon, so I will definitely check that location out as well. read more

Better Half - Cold drink case and order kiosk - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Super excited to try this place, the sandwiches looked amazing on Yelp and I am a huge sandwich gal, so I could not resist. The location itself is awesome, lots of huge windows and the interior was clean and modern looking. The concrete walls were a fun addition. The employees were nice but not over the top which I liked, sometimes that fakeness can be a little off putting. The sandwiches were fully loaded and came with chips and half a pickle spear (Yay pickles). I couldn't even eat the other half of my sandwich because it was so filling. The canned beverages they have available to buy offer a wide variety of choices, the Mela water was one of the best things I've ever drank so I highly recommend you try. There were lots of vegan/vegetarian options, too. Overall, Better Half was pretty dang great and I have no complaints. read more

Better Half - Italian sandwich & Bahn Mi - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is great! Was a bit shocked I hadn't seen a picture of the blackened chicken sandwich on here so I'm glad I can provide the first picture. Now the sandwich itself get a 9/10, it was incredibly delicious but I felt something was missing. It hit me on the way home that had they used pepper Jack cheese instead of Swiss, this sandwich would be an instant 10/10 but overall it is delicious! Also I'd recommend upgrading the side to the fries and getting a side of the fry sauce cause my God were the fries as well as the fry sauce delicious. Overall very pleased with this place and will definitely be coming back. read more

Better Half - Blackened chicken salad sandwich with no bacon and a side of fries with fry sauce - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Gotta say, I was not expecting to start my new year absolutely floored by a wonderful SANDWICH. But here's to Better Half for taking my 2022 by storm with their amazing sandwiches and plethora of plantbased options!! Cannot appreciate them enough for that. I had the pleasure of trying Better Half when we ordered some sandwiches for pickup during a work lunch. I went with the veggie italian and added the fries because I heard they had wonderful fries -- and can confirm, the FRIES WERE GREAT. The sandwich itself was huge in terms of portions and I had half for lunch and half for dinner, definitely worth the price. Add the kickass taste and flavor to the portion and I am completely and absolutely sold! My colleagues were equally as wow'ed and I will definitely be getting more sandwiches in the future, gotta try all the goods on the menu! We rounded out our meal with their sea salt chocolate chip cookies which were also huge and delicious. Do not sleep on Better Half and swing by for the most delicious sandwich in the area~ read more

Better Half - Veggie Italian - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Every day I pray they bring back the fries PLEASE. They were so good! That and the sandwich were the best combo in PDX read more

Seriously the best vegan sandwich spot I have tried recently. Our company had an event at the nearby DIY bar so we had lunch here before our crafting activity. I had the vegan Italian sandwich and you cannot tell me that you would miss real meat after eating this delicious sando. The picture doesn't do it justice. It has all the traditional flavors with the right amount of everything.z Now I want to come back and try everything on the menu!! read more

Better Half - The Italian Sandwich with French fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Best sandwich ever! The Turkey BLT, is a special, if they have it, get it, your tastebuds will thank you! The Roasted Turkey sandwich looks fairly similar. I will have to try, and ask if they can add the habanero jam that I loved so much on the BLT. read more

I ordered a their breakfast sandwich w vegan sausage....bad idea, and greasy. The description flowered up the sandwich to sound more interesting than what it actually was, which was basic. You order the food yourself and grab a number. Eliminating the service part of the menu, tip options are available but you'd be tipping kitchen staff (who should ideally be paid adequately) and the expediter who can answer questions, but not like an actual server would. I suspect the photo of your sandwich will turn out better than the taste of your sandwich. It was busy, open seating and in a large expensive rent corner building. This could be why they've cut corners, because they are spending too much on their location. Not ideal for all wheelchair users since it's street parking and a considerable distance I should try once more before not recommending the place, but do I actually want to go back and spend $$ to take the chance? My experience of the actual food=I took 3 bites and walked across the street to New Seasons for a sandwich. read more

Love this place. I usually go for the Italian but have had their breakfast sandwich too. Both are fantastic. You will not leave hungry and remember to get lots of napkins! read more

My better half and I ordered their tomato soup, lemongrass tofu, and veggie Italian. With a side order of fries and fry sauce. Only thoughts are on the tofu. It could be thinner. I also think the sandwich would be better with vegan fried chicken lol. Other than tha10/10. Nothing disappointed. Based on a fellow yelpers review we we ordered the oil and vinegar dressing for the Italian on the side. The restaurant fulfills a ton of to go orders, so although it might look empty they are busy. Recommended to pre order online. read more

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Came here for the first time today. Had the roasted turkey sandwich. That thing was a stupid bitch. It was so good! Definitely the best sandwich I've had in Oregon. This place is going to be a repeat offender for my checking account. read more

This spot was the best! We stopped in before heading to Mt Hood for a hike, so we wanted a quick breakfast sandwich to fuel up and a sandwich to go for lunch later that day. I got a vegan sausage and egg sandwich that was wicked good! I loved that it was lentil based for a good source of protein. Later on I ate the turkey and apple sandwich. It was big enough to have for dinner too! So I literally made brekkie, lunch, and dinner from here haha. It was reasonably priced for all this too. read more

This place is incredibly good. I am a sandwich addict and try every place I can of all different types and locations. This was one of the best sandwiches I ever had (Italian). Just fabulous. Can't wait to go again! read more

Oh my gosh! This is by far the best sandwich I've ever had. Their Siracha pork is their take on a Banh Mi, and it is so flavorful! The ingredients taste fresh, and rather than using heat as a flavor, there was a very nice blend between fresh cucumbers, creamy spicy siracha mayo, and pickled veggies. The prices are fair and the homemade chips really round it out to a great value as well! Thank you! read more

Better Half - a person holding a sandwich in their hand - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Wow best Italian sandwich in PDX. Cool place and nice people too. Check it out. They serve breakfast too. Nuff said. read more

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Now this place is what I think of when I'm craving a GOOD sandwich! The Italian is layered perfectly with fresh ingredients & a nearly perfect combination of flavors that compliment each other so well. I'll give it a 9.6/10, only because it's missing a sauce with a kick or maybe next time I'll add avocado to make it a 10 for me. If you get it to-go be sure to eat it soon because it does get soggy. The grilled cheese is okay 5/10, kinda greasy on its own for my taste buds but if you dip it in the tomato soup then it's enjoyable. The tomato soup on its own is a 6/10, I really like the creaminess & hint of lemongrass + lime leaf but I couldn't help but feel like it was missing a spice. The breakfast also ranks high in my opinion. The sausage, egg, & cheese is simple & done really well 9/10! The bacon, egg, cheese is good but not as satisfying as the sausage, also not enough bacon 8.5/10. The breakfast BLT had a lot going on & just too messy for my liking but nonetheless it was good 8/10. Hash browns & fries are really crispy, get the fry sauce 8.8/10! I've ordered online multiple times and once in person, service has always been good. I highly recommend ordering online because it takes time to craft these beautiful sandwiches & waiting in the restaurant can be overstimulating. read more

Better Half - The Italian Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Everything was really good and there were options for the picky eaters (vegan and traveling with me. I will keep this place on my list of places to eat next time I'm in the area. read more

Friendly staff and really good food ! Went here on a whim and was super pleased! I loved their outdoor seating

I'm rarely inspired to write a review after a random lunch break discovery but WOW this was an amazing sandwich! I had the special vegan TLT. It was MASSIVE! And delicious in every bite. Generous avocado, fresh and flavorful tomato and greens, and a delicious vegan patty. The ciabatta bread is also super fresh and soft. The fries are crispy and tasty. I appreciated the service - friendly welcome when I walked in. It's a touch screen order system but still helpful servers and folks at the counter. I sat outside, where there's lots of seating in this courtyard - both sunny and shady. Really glad I stopped here on my lunch break! Can't wait to try other things on their menu. read more

Better Half - Vegan TLT w/ fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The Italian. It's a sandwich ... a freakin' magnifico sandwich ... that, like revenge, is very good served (& eaten) cold. * Olympia Provisions Capicola * Olympia Provisions Cotto * Olympia Provisions Mortadella * Ham * Provolone * Shredded Lettuce * Tomato * Onions * Pepperoncini * Mama Lil's Peppers * Dijonnaise * Oregano * Oil & Vinegar * Ciabatta Hoagie Thanks to my better half (really she is) for finding and bringing home "The Italian" sandwich from the Better Half. I honestly loved it (and her). Genuinely ... it was that buono ... and proves the old adage that are two types of sandwiches in Portland: the Italian and those you wish were. read more

Better Half - The Italian Sandwich with Capicola, Cotto, Mortadella, Ham, and Provolone on a Ciabatta Hoagie - Sandwiches Near Me - Portland, Oregon