My partner and I stopped by Flipside Bar & Carts with friends, and we were blown away by the variety and quality of the food-cart selection. There's something for everyone -- tacos, vegan bowls, Asian fusion, gourmet desserts -- and each cart has its own vibe. We got a little bit of everything: a crunchy taco from one cart, a savory bowl from another, and even a sweet treat to top it off. The food came fast, portions were generous, and it felt like a mini foodie festival every time someone ordered something new. The bar seating is great: open-air, casual, and perfect for sharing different dishes while people-watching or chatting. It's a fun, lively yet relaxed vibe -- ideal for a group night out or a low-key hang. If you're into variety, good flavor, and a no-fuss way to try lots of different foods in one spot -- Flipside Bar & Carts is a must. I'll definitely be going back when I want a chill night out with great eats. read more

Love this spot. Come here on lunches during work sometimes, and it's always a good vibe. Gamja Boy is my favorite cart, and the owners Hai and Logan are so friendly and personable. Come check it out! read more

Friendly staff and great food carts out back, cool cocktails and a good selection of beer and cider.

The food was great but from what I was seeing online I thought there would be a few more carts, football was on the tv's loud as hell so if you didn't want to watch the game you were stuck not being able to talk to the people at your table while you eat. Cocktails looked good, nice to have cocktail options as well as beers on tap. I want to come back and hang at the rooftop bar when the weather is better. I'll give them another shot but today wasn't a hit. read more

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i came here for drag bingo and it was super fun. Henny, the drag queen, was super nice and an entertaining host. i had the seasonal lavender lychee martini and it was pretty good. it was such a unique flavor combo, especially for a cocktail. seating here can be pretty limited. we arrived to the event 30 mins late and the only seats left were occupied by a water bottle which was the only reason why they weren't taken but no one was actually sitting there. it's also really hard to find parking. i parked in the planet fitness lot and it was fine but i would be wary read more

Flipside Bar And Carts - lavender lychee martini - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We came here to go a specific food cart. I liked the setup and how there were a few other food carts for more food options, and a bar inside. We ordered food from the food cart and drinks from the bar, and sat outside on the benches. But it got too hot for me, so we moved inside. Food was delicious (from Golden Triangle Asian Fusion); we ordered too much food, but was happy to have leftovers. And the drinks we ordered from the bar were also tasty. Service at both places were very friendly. Been waiting for a chance to come again. read more

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Food is from the food trucks out back. Best gyro and fries I've ever had. Definitely choose the Gyro Kingdom food truck. I'm sure the other food trucks are good too. We sat in Flipside which was comfortable and had the games playing. As long as you order something like a drink they are cool. Would definitely recommend. read more

Brilliant Trendy venue in Southeast Portland with partnered with several Food Carts to satisfy your culinary cravings. I believe Flipside started in 2018. I'm not sure if the Food Carts here are permanent or if they rotate. "LOCAL CARTS. GLOBAL CUISINE. Satisfy all your cravings with an array of global cuisines to choose from. Join us for lunch, dinner, late night food...and of course, dessert! Our carts were carefully selected to offer our customers the best food in town. BEER, WINE, COCKTAILS. No great meal is complete without a nicely paired craft beer, glass of wine, or cocktail. We have 16 beers on tap, Northwest wine, and a full bar with delicious craft cocktails. Check out our Instagram here or Facebook here for weekly specials!" - https://www.flipsidebarpdx.com/ The venue itself in not very large and the parking lot can get a bit cramped. On a busy day one might have to secure parking on the streets or surrounding area. A healthy selection of drinks are available inside at the bar. The Food Carts are located outside, order your food and pick it up when it's ready. There is a decent amount of seating inside along with a good amount of TV's so one can enjoy events being broadcasted. The rooftop patio area was closed I visited, freezing Oregon Winter...damn YOU!! Not all the Food Carts were open either... At the time of my visit Dec. 2021 there was Thai, Japanese, Jamaican, BBQ, and Middle Eastern cuisine available. I couldn't tell if some of them were on vacation or permanently closed. I'll find out on my next visit...wherever that will be... read more

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Bar is great ambiance with good drink specials- The Fusion pizza cart looks promising ( there was a guy raving about how good the Banh mi pizza was !!) -our go to will always be Kenbu sushi - they rival or beat any sushi restaurant in town- will post more tomorrow after bringing our friends for lunch... read more

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We came to Flipside for a sushi dinner (Kenbu Sushi - that'll be another review). Got our pagers and decided to try upstairs. This was a Tueday evening, about 5:30 - ish. Be forewarned - the upstairs is NOISY around traffic time. Which is most of the time, considering it's location. Conversation can be difficult, but the venue is attractive otheriwse. Another group who was sitting a few tables away decided to take their meal downstairs to the inside (non-open air) tables. I totally get that. Regardless, I'd expect that there's some quieter time to sit upstairs but rish hour ain't it. read more

Flipside Bar And Carts - Upstairs bar area, looking west. - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We really enjoyed the food selection from the food trucks. The bartender was very nice and prices were extremely reasonable. Kid friendly and the several booths allow for a little more space but there are also tall and short tables. The space was comfortable but will say the bathrooms need a little more love and care and didn't seem overly clean and haven't aged well. Aside from that we definitely will be back. read more

Will ALWAYS be my #1 recommended hang out spot ! Every single person behind the bar and the carts are AMAZING! Food options for everyone. Must try a green tea from Hai read more

This is the greatest thing to happen to my side of town! Even though Portland has become a dumpster fire - we still have our amazing food carts! And the ones we have at Flipside are such a great combo with this family friendly restaurant-bar. The restaurant-bar does not serve food. It is an area to eat your food cart order and order your drinks. Thank God Flipside survived the covid shut downs because I love taking friends here for the array of foods and open-air seating upstairs (meaning, it has a roof but open sides). Heat lamps mean you can dine up there year round. For sports lovers, they always have on the game or fight. Every time I go in they have a different drink of the day. Last time it was a pear mule. The time before that, a raspberry mule. I am always down to try something new and so I order off the drink specials board. If you live in the area, you know how cool this place is but if you don't - venture over to the East side to try indoor-outdoor food cart and bar fun! read more

The concept is good, and the carts give you a variety of options. However when we arrived a couple of the carts weren't open, and there was no waitstaff attending the rooftop bar so we had to keep going downstairs to order drinks and get refills on our water. And noise from the road below made it a bit less enjoyable. We got food from the Shawarma grill. It was good, but nothing that I'd make the drive for again. read more

Have you ever eaten sushi from a food truck? If you're like me you're thinking "Of course not!". Well let me tell you, this sushi truck is worth the stop. I looked over the menu and asked about the selection on the shashimi plate. Normal salmon/tuna combo but with shrimp(meh). So I went with the Chirashi Bowl! I'll be honest, I was very reluctant but all the fish was fresh and delicious. I am not a huge salmon fan anymore but their salmon wash very nice. The slices are on the thinner side but the freshness was on point! (Side note from a Chef: The freshest fish is always on Thursday's and Fridays unless they purchase directly from fishing boats! Avoid Monday and Tuesday specials at ALL seafood joints!) The soy sauce was a tad salty for my liking but I don't like the taste of salt! Overall, best sushi truck experience I've ever had! Also the first! read more

Da best in the area. Our go to for years. Love the 2nd floor balcony. Bubble tea next door is good too.

Sweeet spot with great staff and great vibe!! Great cocktails and good selection of beers on tap!! Amazing food carts and great spot to chill and enjoy good eats!! read more

Very nice food carts with a bar the bar has upstairs seating for the rooftop to view the city from above. There is about eight carts here. The service was fast. read more

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Full Bar with $1 off Happy Hr 3-6PM, M-F if you check your bill! Our discount didn't happen realizing too late. Cocktail list is full of sugar and spice and not necessarily in an inventive twist, prices hovering $8-10. Nice clean bar and in the midst of the dark cold winter, the rooftop was closed, as were several carts giving us a choice of 3 - Japanese, Thai and Mexi. Note their ramen broth is house made so a must try nex time. Beef Pad Kee Mao handed me a decent jaw workout and flavor was just ok, as in pan not hot enough to impart noodles or meat the quick intense heat treat. Hubby's burrito had less meat than he would of liked over rice and bean, 1:5 ratio and not enough seared flavor profile. Overall a good filler in the pod and cart scene, better to Have than Have not, especially in Lents area with a full bar, but bring some recipes if don't want liquored punch. Next time might be great with cart change up and more that are open and a more sophisticated bar program. read more

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The vibes here are so good! The building is modern, clean, and a nice spot to hang out. The drinks at the bar are fabulous! I went mid day in a week day and it was pretty dead though. There were only two carts open and I didn't like either of there options, so I just got a delicious drink! I gave it a four star because it's so limited during the week/day by not having many carts open. But if you want drinks, this is your place! The bartender was also super sweet! read more

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First time here. The food cart is a bit spendy, $15 for wonderful tomato bisque soup and an equally gourmet grilled cheese sammy. My date loved both and took home leftovers. My fresh made burger with a small order of curly fries came under $13. Burger was great, well done and I'd order the Blue Fromage again. Beers were shy of $6 a pint. Service was friendly and fast. The parking is challenging and if you have a big vehicle you'll take up everything between the lines. Overall a good experience. read more

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Cool little bar in outer SE. They stay busy for a weekday. They have an upstairs with a bar which I thought was cool. The downstairs is much larger. Service is quick and good. They seemed to be a new hip place which wasn't my jive. read more

Flipside Bar And Carts - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The atmosphere is so fun and the rooftop bar is a cool little spot to chill. The cart Food was delicious and the drinks were gorgeous! read more

I live a few blocks away and I've been in a few times now. It's definitely the most popular bar in Lents. It gets busy on Friday and Saturday nights and during Blazer games. Best parts about this place: -New and clean space -Various international food carts outside to order from -You can bring your food inside to eat or eat outside in the cart area -Cheap cocktail specials ($7-$8) -Bar staff is friendly -Upstairs patio bar with secondary bartender -TVs all around to watch sports games Only recommendation at this point would to be have another bartender on hand when it's busy. We were there for a Blazer playoff game and it took a little while to get service. read more

Nice food cart pod and sports bar vibe. Definitely will go again. Friendly staff as well.

Nice new building, big windows, and more upstairs. Looked like a good selection of hard alcohol. A tap list would be nice. The beer i had--one i've had several times of the years and enjoyed--didn't taste that good. It's a holiday beer so maybe just old--so why are they pouring it? Friendly bartender. Looks like a nice range of food carts, but the one i tried (fish, clams and chips) was also a 3 star. read more

My go to spot for a drink and food cart food! My favorite carts are e-San Thai and the sushi cart! Pad kee mao and the crab roll are my favorites! The drink specials are always great! read more

The gentleman behind the bar was an absolutely wonderful. So kind and tolerated my lack of knowledge of beer selections. I'm really not that picky ... He offered a few sample options prior to my purchase. Finally I chose one and now here I sit waiting for my orders. While I'm here and if I may I say, the atmosphere is delightful. So clean and welcoming. I only wish they had more room to expand because I think these guys are really on to something. So far, this location is infinitely better than Cartlandia. Even with the parking (or lack there of) (and slight inconvenience of getting out of here). I promise you, the ambiance is worth the hassle. I'll let you know how the food went shortly. I'm still waiting. read more

Flipside Bar And Carts - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This was our first time at this place. We thought it was great. The food carts were all first rate, and having the bar right there that you can go inside to eat was a real plus. We went to the rooftop bar which was a treat, but it's really loud from the traffic and their music was blasting, which is why we were the only ones up there - That was the only downside. I had the pad Thai, spicy streak, and sushi and baklava- all super yummy. read more

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Flipside is a perfect addition to this neighborhood. Food carts, beer on tap, and cocktails. Daily drink specials, tall boy specials, and happy hour. There's a rooftop bar, which is lovely during the warmer seasons, but they close early; I recall going back downstairs at 9pm. We come here for the food carts. Our favorites are E-San Thai, 76 BBQ, and Kenbu Sushi. It's great to order food, step inside Flipside to order drinks, and then grab a table and wait for the buzzer to go off or food to be delivered to you. A couple TVs downstairs and one up on the rooftop adds entertainment to our dinner. There's parking in the back lot but anything larger than a compact SUV will be a tight fit. A plus for us and our friends is kids are allowed. Whether we want to stop somewhere for just a drink, order food to go, or relax indoors and eat, our decision most of the time is Flipside. read more

Fun neighborhood bar, lots of locals. Bartenders are cool. Most of the food carts have delicious food.

Fantastic selection of different and popular cuisines! It has a great, covered dining building with all services available

My husband and I have been going to Flipside Bar & Carts since they opened! We are always looking for new and fun places. The bartenders Chad and everyone else are always SO sweet and accommodating. Before COVID, they had live music and that's actually where my husband met one of his close friends that helped him get his very first show. This place has a place in our heart. Amazing cocktails, sweet owner, and great food carts! We love this place. read more

Flipside Bar And Carts - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Can be a bit noisy and crowded but the place is a great option for meeting up and having all the options for food.

Keep The Change - Be The Change cart at flipside is a warm your tummy, comfort food haven! Tonight was my first visit, although I've enjoyed the other cart selections available at flipside, I'll definitely be going back here for more. I ordered the classic grilled cheese with bacon and an exceptionally large bowl of tomato bisque and the servings are shareable! Better yet, take it home for a second meal. The crispy bread, oooey gooey, melty cheese with the salty bite of the bacon was a classic childhood in my mouth, but This time It's gourmet grown up style! The bisque was thick and creamy and perfect for dunking my grilled cheese into. After I settled into my sandwich a yummy dish of warm brownie with ice cream and whip cream arrived at my table. What a wonderful treat. Thank you! read more

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Had an afternoon date with my husband he got sushi I got a chicken wrap both meals were delicious!

Cute little venue with good beer, food and company. I am visiting Portland for work and I stopped by here around 10 pm. It was such a positive environment but the only downside were the homeless people trying to sell stuff to people who are trying to eat there food. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE SUSHI PLACE!!! read more

This is a cool place. They have carts on the outside of a few different kinds of foods. And then inside they have a full bar. The dining area is nice and modern, inviting. Definitely a place I'd try again once the climate of the world changes! read more

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Bar: phenomenal. Enough said. Carts: too expensive for the amount and quality of food you get. I got a sushi bowl for 10 dollars, and half of my small bowl was rice and half of it was salad. Why does a sushi bowl have salad in it?? Would be one star if the bar was not here. read more

Nice and clean and new. A great addition the Lents neighbor. They have a full bar and a good set of taps . The carts are interesting read more

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