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    Face Plant

    4.6 (163 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Vegan, Fast Food
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Sharon C.

    Friendly service and amazing vegan food! I'm not vegan but thoroughly enjoyed the burger. The shake was sooo creamy and good as well considering it had no dairy. Plenty of seating. Easy drive thru option as well.

    Darren O.

    Full in-depth video breakdown https://youtu.be/2B-bvODrVQk?is=b1ub2sMoon_psLTe Face Plant was an overall positive experience, but I have to start with the highlight: **the customer service.** The woman working the front counter, **Jayden, was amazing.** She was warm, welcoming, and brought great energy from the moment I walked in. Her personality actually sparked a conversation between us, and as someone who is very big on customer service, that meant a lot to me. The person at the front counter is often the first person you interact with, and they can set the tone for the entire experience. **Jayden did exactly that.** Her smile brightened the room, she made me feel welcome, and she genuinely added to my experience. **Jayden deserves a raise.** Now, on to the food. I want to put everything in the proper context: **Face Plant is a vegan fast-food/drive-thru spot.** I wasn't walking in expecting a gourmet meal. With that in mind, I was impressed with the food overall. I ordered the **Famous Burger with cheese and no tomato.** It came with lettuce, pickles, onions, cheese, and sauce. The patty was thin, but it was tasty and well-seasoned. The closest comparison I can make is a single Wendy's-style patty in terms of size and texture, except I thought this one was seasoned better than the Wendy's burgers I remember eating. The cheese was nicely melted, the presentation was good, and it didn't look like somebody just threw everything together. **Burger: 7.39/10** I also had to try the **nuggets** because I saw them highlighted online. They were crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, and I enjoyed them. I've eaten a LOT of vegan nuggets over the years, though, and vegan nuggets are one of those foods that companies have gotten pretty good at replicating. That's where my biggest criticism comes in: **the price.** If I remember correctly, five nuggets were around $9.99 or $10.99. While they tasted good, I didn't find them significantly different from some of the quality frozen vegan nuggets I've bought from the store and thrown into an air fryer. I'm already someone who expects to pay a little more at a vegan restaurant, so I'm not expecting bargain prices. But around $10 for five nuggets is just too much for me. **Nuggets: 7.02/10** Finally, I had the **cookies & cream milkshake.** It was good, but at **$7.50**, I thought it was slightly overpriced as well. Something around $6.50 would have felt reasonable to me, and even $6.99 wouldn't have bothered me much. $7.50 started pushing it. The shake was also **THICK** -- basically ice-cream thick. That isn't necessarily a bad thing, but with cookies & cream, you also have cookie pieces competing with an already thick consistency. Even though the straw was wider than a normal straw, I think an even wider straw would work better because the cookie pieces can block the airflow. I eventually let mine melt a little, which helped. **Cookies & Cream Shake: 6.97/10** My other critique would be the interior. The overall **Face Plant branding is cool**, but the restaurant itself still feels pretty bare, especially around the windows. Even some promotional graphics showing the food or reinforcing the Face Plant branding would give the space more personality. That said, from what I understand, this location is still fairly new, and honestly, there was something cool about that too. It almost felt like I was experiencing a business while it's still being built from the ground up. Overall, **Face Plant gave me a very good experience.** The burger especially was refreshing after recently having a disappointing veggie burger elsewhere in the Northwest. The food was good, the prices on a couple of items could use some work, and the restaurant itself still has room to develop its atmosphere. But what I'll remember most is the customer service. **Jayden set the tone for the entire experience.** Great food can bring somebody through the door, but great customer service can make them actually want to come back. And once again... **Give Jayden a raise. **

    2 fancy burgers, 2 red and yellow burgers, 10 piece nuggets, and fries. All for $34!

    They raised their prices and it's insane. Over $40 for a burger, fries and shake for two people? And with gas prices what they are? Nope. They originally prided themselves on lower prices and now it's a huge nope. We did love going to this place but now it's just not worth it.

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    Julie M.

    I love Face Plant!! I am trying to stop eating all meat, I haven't ate poultry products for over a decade, and Face Plant satisfies the craving for a burger and shake cruelty free and it's absolutely delicious!! Vegan burgers are usually higher protein than animal protein to so it helps me reach my daily protein goal. The service here is great and they have don't a wonderful job with the branding and the ambience inside is classic american "burger" joint! Thanks for the healthy, delicious, cruelty free food! I hope your expansion plans com

    Jessica L.

    I've heard of Face Plant from a couple of my vegetarian friends, so I was looking forward to try it. I went on a Friday afternoon thinking that this place would be packed, I was surprised to find an empty. Is located in a very isolated part of Portland so there's not much to do nearby. I love that their menu is so simple; it includes Burgers, fries, shakes, which you may see at a Shake Shack or In-and-Out. The interior has an old diner vibe and was very clean. I also think their logo is very cute. Service was very fast, since I was only customer. I got the double fancy, fries, and the strawberry shake (which was recommended to me). The food is actually pretty good. The burger leans towards the salty side. The vegetables on it were not able to cut the salt or fat for me so I had to drink water after every few bites. However I really like the texture and the flavor of the patty. The fries were my favorite part. They're crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, though still again on the saltier side. Milkshake was very sweet, which I guess is expected. It has that classic artificial strawberry flavor, which I like every once in a while. The portions were more than enough for one person. I probably would have shared the milkshake with someone else. I haven't had many vegan burgers in the past so this will probably be my standard that I have going forward!

    Fancy burger,  strawberry shake,  fries,  5 piece nuggets.
    Lana S.

    I'm so sad I don't live in Portland because I would go here all the time! Wow. The burgers, fries, and shakes were delicious. And the biggest star of the show was the sauce that came with the nuggets. I would buy bottles of that stuff! Amazing. I'll be back next time I'm in Portland for sure!

    The Fancy Combo filled me up.
    Daniel L.

    It is a sandwich, not a hamburger. I did enough it. Fries and ketchup are both really good. Coke stuff is the same. I want to try the shake next time here. The staff was nice and with a friendly greeting when we came in. A little wedding and leaf blowing outside would make it look a lot better. Hope it does good and stays here.

    10pc Nuggets Combo
    Gracie G.

    So so so yummy. Loved the nuggets and sauce they provided. They were super quick and had seasonal milkshakes. I got the cookies and cream 100% need to try. Everything is vegan/plant based. They even have a drive-thru option!

    Chris C.

    I'm not a big In n Out fan but I'm quite familiar with the place. I'm also not vegan but I really enjoy vegan foods. I really enjoyed this place and thought it accomplished what it sets out to be. I had the fancy burger, fries and an order of the nuggets. The burger was really good, with an excellent set of fresh ingredients. The bun, lettuce, and tomato were all great- the thin burger patty got a little lost in the rest but the vegan cheese was amazing. Id recommend going for a double fancy burger to really get the burger flavor. The fries were fantastic and beat In n Out by a mile. The nuggets were nice and crispy, and very light in texture. Not the best vegan chicken I've tried. I'd stay with the burger. The staff was super friendly and welcoming and they nailed the aesthetic. All in it was a great experience.

    Nooshi B.

    I can't get over how good Face Plant was!! The burger was incredible and you would absolutely never know it was vegan. I almost prefer it to many of the animal meat burgers I've had. The fries are also incredible as are their nuggets. I highly recommend trying it, despite the location being a tad out of the way. The place is super clean and parking is abundant. Service was great and I can't wait to come back!

    2 fancy's
    Samantha I.

    I love coming to this place, I wouldn't consider myself a vegan but I will say my stomach has been extremely sensitive to many things. Everytime I come here I'm usually getting a fancy, or the nugs and a milk shake. My stomach always feels nice and full and satisfying. Writing this out it probably seems like nothing to everyone but when eating usually can become a unpleasant time having something I can quickly grab and it not upset my stomach is such a relief and rare for it to have a drive thru too. Everytime I come here I enjoy my conversation with the staff, I find myself becoming more recluse as I get older and it's nice to have those human interactions every now and then and I've always enjoyed my conversations with people here. I love the inside, I've only eaten once but it does feel like vintage in and out and as a Bay Area local I love that. I love it more cause it's vegan! This has become a staple in showing my friends and family when they visit.

    Jeremy L.

    In an area I'd never pass through otherwise, but it looks like people will travel for this place. Was busy and full of happy eaters - for real, one customer shared her love of the place with the staff before leaving. The burger was good. Fries were great. Shake was amazing. Would like to try the chicken sannich. I'm not vegan but love vegan food, and this was all tasty.

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    Angela P.

    Wow--this far exceeded my expectations! I haven't stepped into a McDonald's in over 15 years, but I doubt you'd find the same passion and genuine service you get at Face Plant. We visited on a very busy Friday night, and while the food took a bit longer than traditional fast food, it was absolutely worth the wait. The menu is limited, but between the four of us we managed to try just about everything--including the milkshake, which I had blended with chocolate and strawberry. It was fantastic! Highly recommend if you're looking for something fast but with real heart and flavor.

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    Ask the Community - Face Plant

    Would love to see nutrition information for their food. Anyone know where to find it?

    Hi Douglas! Will from Face Plant here. Sorry, we haven't compiled our full nutritional info. You can find allergen information on our website here: https://www.eatfaceplant.com/menu

    Any MSG in the menu? I'm sensitive to it so just asking. Thanks!

    I was told no when I asked.

    Do they have gluten free buns?

    Kathleen, sorry for the loong delay in replying. We just launched a new Gluten Free bun and we think it's wonderful. You can view this instagram post to learn a bit more! https://www.instagram.com/p/DO4q2VhD3Gs/ -Will

    Love that it's vegan with rave reviews, but is it Beyond or impossible or soy or what? What plant milk is in your shakes? I don't drink coconut milk due to cholesterol issues?

    I'm pretty sure the milk in their shakes is Ripple, but you should call them to verify.

    Where can I find the nutrition facts of the menu items? I can't seem to find them on the website.

    Hi Angelique, Will from Face Plant here. We haven’t calculated all the nutritional info for our menu yet and it’s coming in the future. What info is most helpful to you?

    When will the shakes be available?

    Hi Rita! We think we have all the kinks in the machine worked out and are full steam ahead on training our crew. We’re hoping near the end of next week! -Will

    What is the patty made out of? Does it contain soy protein like impossible or is it soy free like beyond meat?

    Their website says soy (https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66b64fd8aed6e495911dfab1/67e24465f161daff25c686f8_Face%20Plant%20Allergy%20List%20-%20032425.pdf)

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