Was gifted a Forktown Food Tour and WOW was it amazing! It was the perfect way for locals and…read morevisitors to see a different size of Portland. We just moved from Denver a few years ago so always looking for good eats! We decided to check out a neighborhood that we've never explored ourselves and we had such a great time. We took the Mississippi Ave Tour and really enjoyed the different eats that was picked out for us! We started at the food carts and had some delicious BBQ then walked a couple blocks and got to try this delicious glass noodle salad and local wine. Honestly, I was pretty full already from those first two stops but we had two more to go! We ended up going to a local brewery as well as a dairy-free ice cream shop! Being lactose intolerant, I was ECSTATIC to know that this ice cream place was all dairy free! Everyone was pleasantly surprised at the texture of the ice cream and the different flavors that was offered! Being locals we weren't sure what to expect in a group setting but everyone was a joy to be with. Our group consisted of friends celebrating a birthday and a married couple that was visiting for the weekend from Seattle. Our guide Heidi lead us on a delicious trip around Portland and cannot wait to attend her other tours or even possibly her food tours abroad! It was such a pleasure to spend a lovely Saturday with Heidi.

The Forktown Food tour was Forking Fabulous (surely I'm not the first one to capitalize on such…read morealliteration?). Ariel, our tour guide, immediately won points in my book for being both an artist and a New Mexican native. These traits are not what made her an apt, knowledgeable, or personable tour guide, per say, but they're what made me see my reflection in her mirror. "Hey! I'm an artist (writer) from New Mexico and a food tour guide, too!" With that said, Ariel did an awesome job. She knows her history, her food, her city, and has a fun personality to tie it all together. Our group was a mix of locals and travelers, solo eaters (yours truly) and a group of friends. We all got along great, and enjoyed every stop. What I enjoyed most about this was 1) the location. Mississippi Ave is a gem! Get out of downtown and explore this place! 2) the diversity of dining. I'm not well-versed enough in Korean Mexican food to know what to order at a food cart, same with Thai cuisine (um, Pad Thai? Yes I am that uneducated), so I was glad to have a great dish handed to me. Also, I liked the balance of savory, sweet, and even vegetables, and the fact it moved like a progressive meal (salad, appetizer, main, palate cleanser, dessert). I definitely recommend!

I went on this tour with 2 of my friends who were visiting me. One is from the East Coast and the…read moreother is currently in the midwest. We all love food and thought this would be a fun way to both eat and see Portland. As I've recently relocated here, I had much to learn. And WOW what a tour! Dylan was an AMAZING guide that knew not only an encyclopedia-like amount of knowledge on the history of Portland, but also could recite extensive history on each place we ate and the specifics of the food we were enjoying. Everything was delicious and we've already been back to one of the restaurants! The afternoon helped us all to understand the layout of Portland while not exhausting. Perfect amount of eating and walking and WOW did we learn. I started writing things down because I was afraid I'd forget things after we were done and I truly wanted to remember it all! HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this tour and I hope you're lucky enough to have Dylan be your guide! My only regret is that we were having such a good time that none of us took pictures!

Same experiences as some other recent posts. No communication, they cancelled our tour for 4 the…read moreday of the tour and never refunded me. Unable to reach them by phone or email. Have requested a refund with my credit card company.

I booked with Sherrie. When speaking with her I knew that I made an excellent choice. My friends…read moreand I were guided by Michael. It was a great experience, and it felt like I was getting a personalize tour by a local! We had great food, learned a lot about Portland's history, received excellent bar recommendations and got a few steps in too. Michael was extremely knowledgeable and so much fun to hang out with. It was like he was one of our friend we called up and could share a few fun memories! He came super prepared with his Moist Towelettes which was super useful as we ate through Portland. He was also great to make sure all of our dietary restrictions were accommodated. This company was a wonderful experience from the initial phone call to the dessert!

We had such a wonderful experience with Sherri as our tour guide! She was so knowledgeable and…read morepersonable. It was the perfect way to explore Portland!

We've been on a few tours over the years where the guides seem to be actors working off a script,…read moremeaning they don't actually know about what they're giving a tour about. Not true with this company. Herb S. really knew his stuff - both about the food, the food carts, and Portland. He was entertaining and easy going and made the time fly by. All of the food carts selected were wonderful. We had everything from Poutine to tacos to Ukranian dumplings - great portion sizes and everything was flavorful and unique. We liked two of the carts so much we went back twice during the weekend! Don't hesitate on this one - just book it!

My fiance and I went on the Portland Food Carts, Pods, and Patios Tour with our excellent guide,…read moreHerb in August of this year. We'd actually been to a different food tour with him several years ago, so it was great to reconnect at this new company - he was a delight then, and he's still a delight now! Herb is very personable and had tons of knowledge about the Portland food scene and city history, lots of fun stories, and a clearly warm, tight-knit connection with all the vendors on the trip. The carts we visited were varied in their cuisine and all incredible. The trip went so smoothly with all the little timing elements well-managed, and it was so fun to get to know the Eastside. The tour was an easy 3-hour walk, and even though we came during a heat wave, Herb stuck to the shady areas so it was as pleasant as could be. Also, our group's allergy concerns were graciously met - there was usually a replacement item rather than just having to skip the tasting at that location. I would strongly recommend Lost Plate to any tourist wanting to explore the cuisine of Portland - it was a highlight of our vacation for sure! I look forward to our next trip so I can spend more time having a full meal at some of the places we visited.

All these places were in walking distance from each other and no more than a few blocks. Portland…read moreis seriously amazing. I have lived here my ENTIRE life and to me, Portland is Portland. To hear all this history, and really see how businesses in Portland are really community partners versus competitors is truly amazing. I LOVED this tour, I loved the tastings and I loved the company I was with. People always ask foodies what/where to go and I would suggest this. Guarantee, you'll go somewhere new and learn something new. Try it out for yourself. Remember babes, Eat Rich or Die Tryin. ..

Laura's tour is the best. She is delightful, knowledgeable, and, most importantly, fun. I learned…read moreso much about SE Portland's history as we strolled from venue to venue. I'm really into food tours, and this one isn't your ordinary, run of the mill, tour. It was special. Different. Learned about tea. Learned about salt. Learned about coffee, spirits and all about Olympia Provisions. Local stuff. The venue peeps were into their thing and delivered their expertise with sparkling personalities. Don't miss you...go schedule.

Herb was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable with a cool sense of humor. He was very patient…read morewith our group and took the time to explain everything. The food was delicious! I highly recommend.

Tourist in our own @Portland yesterday - AMAZING! With a group of fun smart curious visitors from…read moreSeattle, Los Angeles and SF - Michelle @LostPlateTours guided us on a beautiful Friday in amazing SE Portland. Oh the food!!! @FoodCartPDX @HawthorneAsylum @RogueAles @Oregonian #portland

We recently took the Brunchlandia food tour with Jasmine at Portlandia Food Tours. The tour…read moreincluded stops at 5 locations in the St. Johns neighborhood where we enjoyed fresh made bagels, specialty coffee, a vegan breakfast sampler and house made sangria, fresh baked croissant, and lox (or veggie) pizza. The quality and flavors of the food and drinks were fantastic. Our group was diverse with vegetarians, vegans, meat eaters, adults of all ages and young children. Everyone ate well and had a great time. The tour also included art, history, glimpses of the beautiful St. John's bridge and a opportunities for shopping with a nice little bonus that some businesses provided special discounts to the tour group. Jasmine was the best tour guide, she is clearly very passionate about her neighborhood and supporting the amazing small businesses in her community. Her energy was amazing and I will definitely be attending future food tours as they become available!

From the owner: Portlandia Food Tours offers unique culinary experiences in Portland, Oregon. Join one of our…read moreupcoming PDX food tours to discover hidden gems.

I cannot recommend this tour enough! Great experience, delicious food and an extraordinary guide!…read moreDavid is truly the best and we loved the whole experience. 10/10, Would do it again!

Incredible food, tour, and tales. David was so captivating and completely made our Portland trip!…read more10/10 would recommend to anyone visiting Portland.

My hubby and I had a wonderful time with Peter from Oregon Tour Co.! We were especially grateful…read morethat, even with just the two of us, Peter still picked us up and took us on the tour instead of canceling. Peter was courteous, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun to hang out with. He first drove us around Portland and explained the geography of the city, then we visited Pittock Mansion, where he shared a bunch of interesting facts and history. Next, we went to the International Rose Test Garden, where we got to walk around and literally stop to smell the roses. Afterward, Peter continued showing us around Portland and sharing interesting facts along the way. Since we had a little extra time, we also stopped at Mt. Tabor Park, and we ended the tour with a visit to Voodoo Doughnut before Peter dropped us back off at our hotel. Overall, we had an amazing time! Peter made the tour informative, relaxed, and really enjoyable. Thank you so much, Peter!

Truly one of the highlights of our trip. We loved touring the waterfalls of the Columbia River…read moreGorge with Peter, a local who knows all the best viewing spots, local history & amazing facts about the flora, fauna, & waterfall formation.