Oh man this might be the best BBQ I've had. My group of friends and I got the everything plate which comes with every single item, side, a slice of cake, and two drinks (passion fruit lemonade). My favorites of the loaded kitchen were the burnt ends, wings, and dessert (chocolate cake). The burnt ends aren't super fatty and delicious. The wings are fried so light but are crunchy and juicy. The chocolate cake may look like something from a supermarket but it's nothing like it - its not overwhelmingly sweet and is moist for a cake. Overall, the BBQ is amazing. The sauce is brown sugar based and goes well with everything. As for the sides, the mac and cheese was bomb and the beans were great. A must visit when in Portland. read more

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Amazing food! Giant portions. The catfish was the best! Would definitely be going back soon

I had to bookmark Kee's for the next time I wanted some comfort food after reading an article of Amine's favorite spots to eat when he's back in town. Finally on a gloomy day it was the perfect time to stop by their food cart on MLK and get one of their combo meals. They close later but there was a call around 3PM saying they might sell out soon so definitely come by earlier if you want your pick of the items. Menu seems to rotate some of the items (ex - dessert and maybe some sides) but this time I got the combination of the chicken & crackfish. For $45 it is pricier than your average lunch or dinner meal but it was PACKED with all sides. I might opt to try the other combinations with all of the items since we missed out on the BBQ this time. For the combination we got though plenty of chicken to share and two pieces of fish. I really enjoyed the fish more so wished there were more pieces but the platter can last you a couple meals even if you're sharing. Batter and coating super seasoned so wash it down with the lemonade they gave with the meal. At times it was on the saltier side but I generally have a sweet tooth so that's just my preference but it was still good. As for the sides the roll was simple. Elevate it by warming it up and putting some butter on it. Greens/corn for me were OK as I would like a little more bite for my preferences. For the last side, I liked the mac & cheese to balance out the saltiness of the proteins. This time they had a pound cake with strawberries and cream that was super light and melt in your mouth. I never usually eat pound cake so it was a great version of strawberry shortcake! Service was quick and you literally have a whole bag of food to share for your meal! read more

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This is well worth the trip. We did the everything plate and it was more than enough to feed a small family. The lasagna was one of the best things I've eaten. It was saucy with the perfect amount of acidity and savory spices. The catfish was fried perfectly. Food took about 15 mins to get. It came out hot and wonderful. We were a little bummed we didn't get the strawberry cake, but the cookies were good. The truck had a steady flow of people around dinner time. They have tables outside and a small area to sit under an covered area if it was raining. There is plenty of parking. Service was quick. It's located on a busy road, so not great ambience, but there are several parks around the area to take food. read more

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As many have noted before, the #Loaded Everything is so very worth the experience. You get several meals worth of delicious food (fried chicken, fish, & pork-chop, BBQ ribs and pulled pork), samplings of ALL menu sides, dessert & drinks. It is all amazing. It is evident that Kee's also provides a strong cultural and community impact in Portland. While waiting my turn for pickup, it was fascinating to watch just how many people came up to Kee's to not only happily get their food but also ask to meet/see Kee and take pictures. It was very evident how joyous the customers were, and how Kee reciprocated the love. Kee and staff were very friendly, thankful, and welcoming. The complete cultural experience at Kee's is well worth the visit. read more

So much food the wife and I eat off the plate for 2 days. Also great customer service and good food make sure you hit Kee's when in the Portland area. read more

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Best food I've had in a couple years probably. 1st time and wasn't exactly sure what or how to order. We got the crackfish that came with 4 fillets, mac, potato salad, baked beans, corn, roll and dessert. It was $45 which I thought was a lot but me and the hubs ate both lunch and dinner with this one order. Only thing I didn't care for was the roll it was just eh. Everything else was amazing. Next time I want to try the collard greens. Guy at window was great and helped us order since we were clueless. We'll be back as soon as we can. read more

Kee's Loaded Kitchen - Crackfish corn and mac - Comfort Food Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Mention BBQ in Portland and it usually comes down to Matt's and Kee's, with Podnah's as an honorable mention. As a Matt's loyalist, I finally braved the 45-minute line here: wow! The game is a rotating menu that's sold as complete meals, i.e., no ala carte. This is not a snacking' place or one to show up with less than a Jackson and a Hamilton. REPORT CARD Smoked Brown Sugar Ribs: A Fall-off-the-bone tender and juicy, one of the best I've had. I look forward to trying their brisket to compare it to champion Matt's. Fried chicken: B+ Excellent, crispy with lots of flavor. Inside is cooked a little longer which is the way I like it. Catfish: B+ So good, I prefer a crispier and flakier coating, but this works well. Potato Salad: A Tangy with bit of crunch; a far cry from what you get from the grocery store. Greens with Smoked Turkey: B I prefer green beans, but the turkey is a great compliment to the texture of the leafy greens. A dish in itself. Cornbread: A It didn't look like anything special and didn't have that traditional golden color, but it was moist and chewy. So good. Everyone did a, "did you try the bread?" "Mack & Kee's": B- Good, but unmemorable. Interestingly, it was the dish least touched so we had plenty of leftovers. Maybe a more interesting cheese? Banana Pudding: B The city champ is the version at Mumbo Gumbo. Here, all I saw was empty dessert dishes, a nice ending - with hot coffee - to an awesome meal. Lemonade: A Opt for the homemade drink rather than the canned stuff. Another great complement, extra sweet too. Buffalo Sauce: A Lots of popping' flavor, I put it on everything. Portion/Value: A No skimping at Kee's, plenty of leftovers. Considering the variety and TASTE, the price is more than fair. Staff: A Very friendly and efficient in handling a long line. The charismatic owner embodies passion for her craft. Must be a great feeling to know people love your food and will brave a long wait in hazardous air for it (I was there the day after Oregon's tragic historic fires.) ** The menu indicated that BBQ beef beans and corn on the cob were included, but we didn't get either. Not sure if they gave extra of something else. I admire that Kee's is Black-owned and it feels like a neighborhood joint. I lived in Oakland where Flint's had a similar vibe. It's refreshingly different from the Portland foo-foo food scene. It's great that our city has some serious contenders for best BBQ in the country. read more

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I got the rib plate and it was totally amazing. The owner was a lovely lady and she was very friendly! The mac and cheese was absolutely superb! We got there before they opened and we were put on a list and were called out by name. It was worth the wait! The cabbage was absolutely delicious. The potato salad was good. The banana pudding was perfect! read more

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The owner is seriously so rude and looks down on anyone who complains. Don't waste your money here, don't support businesses who don't deserve to have customers. I've also seen her treat others so disrespectfully when replying to reviews it's very disappointing. I will not have food from here ever again and I will advise anyone I know to avoid this place at all costs. read more

Kee's spot is the best soul food/bbq spot you can get in Portland! The overall vibe of this street side quant and hot red abode is one of fun, food and love for her culinary craft. The food portion are meant to share as each loaded plate would easily feed 2-3 people. Today I got half chicken wings/friend fish! The fish was flakey, crispy and perfectly seasoned. The wings were tasty too along with the hot sauce to dip. For sides it included good old southern greens, red beans and rice, macaroni and cheese and potato salad. Along with a dinner roll, dessert cinnamon sugar bread and a fresh pink Lemonade! Literally everything was delicious Kee and her staff are chill and have a great vibe! Great old school jams are playing and picnic style benches make it a perfect spot for groups to sit back and feast! read more

Kee's Loaded Kitchen - Pictured here: (2) BIG fried fish fillets (8-12) fried chicken wings Mac and Cheese! - Comfort Food Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Great service and great food, they really give you a full plate. It's worth every penny. the catfish was great and the ribs were smoky and tender. All the sides that come with are some heat coming back here next time im in portland read more

The food was delicious, and there was plenty of it. My family and I had a great meal from Kee's. The service was excellent, and the ladies were very nice. The wait was appropriate, and I appreciated the menu "walk-through" and patience as a new customer. I would definitely recommend it, and I'll be back for another meal soon! read more

I flew from out of state to support her business. I called last week to verify that they would be open, and I was told that it will be regular days and hours. Cool, I was excited to come to Portland, today I learned she would be closed today for whatever reasons. I called the number listed and it asks you to text so I did. The response was that they're closed today and will be open tomorrow, unfortunately, I leave early in the morning. I sent her a message on Instagram as well as left a comment, I wasn't rude just expressing how disappointed I was with today's closure and how I flew to Portland just to try her food. I wasn't rude, didn't curse etc. I go back to her Instagram page only to find out she blocked me and deleted my comment. That was a little alarming but when you hear people say,"that's why I don't shop or deal with black businesses" this is just one example of the reasons why. I will never attempt to patronize her business ever again and neither will the people im associated with. What's even crazier is that I have been asked what brought me to Portland about 100 times, and not only do I say kee's loaded kitchen, I showed the videos of the food. Blocking someone for saying they are disappointed is crazy work.. FYI, I did not proofread for any errors. read more

Stopped by during my travels and I don't regret it! I got the everything and I loved pretty much everything. The fried catfish was my favorite and the beans! Thanks for the awesome food!! read more

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The best part was the chicken. The lemonade wasn't sweet or sour enough just watered down. The wait was intense. We knew it would be a long wait due to the popularity but, almost out of food and watered down and small dessert portion for $100 food. Experience. Ok. Food OK. read more

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The catfish!! Perfectly seasoned and crunchy exterior and moist delicate perfectly cooked interior. Get it!! The lemonade was delicious too. It was the perfect palette cleanser not too sour and not too sweet. I also got the pork chops that were pretty good too but just a little salty for me but I don't eat too much salt so that's on me. All the sides come with the meal so you get to try everything. Nice to leave satisfied and not left wondering what other sides I should have got. Amazing portions too read more

10/10 every time!! And The amount you pay for all the food you get is incredible. It's always so nice to see kee when I go in too. Ignore negative comments I swear they're just haters. read more

First off I just want to say they give an insane amount of food. I heard it was a lot but was not expecting as much as this. Dessert and a drink are included with ALL the sides. Amazing deal. I got the short ribs and they were cooked and seasoned well! They honesty tasted even better the next day for leftovers. Beans and collard greens were exceptional. Loved the flavors in it. I didn't care for the mac & cheese...wasn't my favorite. The dessert was really good as well, very different from any chocolate cake I've had before. This is a must try place! read more

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The food and service was and is excellent. The food is hot and seasoned to perfection. Good time and the workers are very friendly and professional. read more

Great food and service Portions are huge absolutely enjoyed definitely will be coming back read more

The food was amazing. We got the fried chicken as you can see in the photo. It came with two pieces of corn, Mac and cheese, banana pudding (which was delicious) beans and some mashed potatoes. The chicken had really great seasoning. You go up to the food cart and put your name down to order. When your name gets called, you go up and order. This process for us was long but worth it! read more

Kee's Loaded Kitchen - Fried chicken - Comfort Food Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This was my first time at Kee's Loaded Kitchen. The owner is extremely nice and down to earth. This is a food truck/trailer in a food truck park. You will need to find street parking but that is not hard to find. There is a process to this place. When you first come up, go to the front and grab a number. They verbally tell you your number and people do become confused about their order/number. Once your number is called, go up and place your order. The owner will let you know what they have left and give you a final price once you say what you want. You will pay while placing your order. They accept cash and credit cards. I do not think this place has a menu. They change what they serve every day. You can find out what they are serving that day from social media. The prices change daily as well. I like the amount of food given. One plate will feed 2-3 people. The food is quite tasty. The staff are great. I dislike the wait. I dislike that they run out of popular food items pretty early. Both can be avoided if you get there early. read more

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I really like Kee's Loaded Kitchen. The food is amazing and the people very friendly. The downside is that I've never seen it anything other than swamped. It will take an hour or more to get through the waitlist to order your food. Once you order, it goes fairly quickly. Maybe 15 min, depending on what you order. There is also a small pop-up shelter, which means if it's raining - you might have to get friendly. One nice thing is that every order comes with all the sides and a can of drink. And, the food has generous portions and is very tasty. We ordered (2) meals and it comfortably fed the (3) of us. I would eagerly go there again, as long as I had the time. read more

The food was amazing and Kee is even more amazing with her service. Best fried chicken I've ever had in my life!

Good lawd! Food is so good! I ordered the 1/2 chicken and 1/2 fish dinner. Yum! All the sides were delicious. I'm legit obsessed with her potato salad. Lol. The dinner comes with meat, 5 sides, a dessert, and a drink. So worth the price! Make sure you get there early because the wait can build. After going for Juneteenth, I decided to go again and arrived around 1:10pm. Apparently they sell out quick. Make sure you also tell them your name when you arrive. They call you by name, and then you order. Looking forward to going back! read more

Kee's Loaded Kitchen - Ordered the 1/2 chicken + 1/2 fish dinner. Includes 5 sides (baked beans , cabbage, Mac + cheese, potato salad, + rolls). - Comfort Food Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Let me just say amazing! I waited in the rain in a long line to try Kees food out for the first time. I drove from Camas Washington after seeing a review from an elite about her food. It was worth it let me say! I got the fried chicken plate. It came with everything! Chicken wings were crispy and delicious. Loved the dust on them! Collard greens tender and flavorful. Let me tell you about the potato salad! I normally don't like anyone's potato salad, but this woman knows how to make potato salad! Lots of eggs and love. The sweet potato casserole I believe? Was very tasty. I chose the chocolate dessert. The crust was delicious with homemade pudding and whip cream. Also came with a drink and a roll. I now have a new addiction. A new craving. You guys should go check her out! The crew and she are doing a great job! Keep it up read more

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I've now been back every time I'm in Portland. I am never disappointed, never. If you had a two hour layover in Portland I would recommend you risk missing your connecting flight to try Ms. Kee's. I want to climb up on top of Portlandia's head at the Portland building and proclaim the glory that is Kee's Loaded Kitchen. If you had any doubts about coming here, first off how dare you, secondly your doubts are false. And if you continue to doubt the quality and service dm me and we can duel at 10 paces. 10/10 will return anytime I'm on the west coast. read more

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Visiting from Texas after seeing this on Netflix. The fish was absolutely delicious chicken was fried perfectly with wonderful seasoning. The juice was great beans were to die for potato salad smacked green beans were good and the dessert to go with it topped offed perfectly. Honestly it was so much food we'll be eating the chicken for dinner. read more

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Wonderful quality food. We got bbq ribs, breaded fish, baked beans, corn, mashed potatoes...the whole Shabang! Wow!! Great soul food. Best fish I've had in Portland. I am incredibly picky about fish. This place does an excellent job at cooking fish to perfection! Their dessert was a homemade pudding that was yummy!!! My friend and I shared a #Loaded Everything plate. We were stuffed and we both took leftovers home. My leftovers lasted for 2 extra meals. This place is exceptional in quality and value for what you get. I will be back!! read more

My sister and I drove down from Seattle to watch my nephews basketball game. We couldn't wait to stop by here after seeing it on Netflix. I'm so glad we made it in time before they closed because the food was mouthwatering good. We split the chicken and crackfish meal which was $45 dollars, came with all the sides, dessert and beverage. Our eyes could not believe all the food we got, we ate on it all night . . . and morning lol. Can't wait to come back and get it again. I'm definitely getting the wood fired chicken and sausage next time and the sweet potato pie. read more

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I rarely write reviews, but feel it's important to acknowledge amazing food and customer service, especially now. My husband and I got the fully loaded meal, which is basically the entire menu. $55 for all that meat alone is a steal, but all the food had so much depth of flavor. My only wish was that I could have bought extra sides. Kee must have noticed I was 7 months pregnant because she even slipped me an extra dessert! There's a line that starts to form 20 minutes before she opens and there's a reason for that. Her staff are super friendly and there's just a great vibe all around. I also purchased gift cards to use for prizes at work so make someone's day and get them a gift card! read more

Kee's Loaded Kitchen - Fully loaded platter - catfish, chicken, pulled pork, potato salad, greens, mac n cheese, beans, banana pudding, berry pound cake - Comfort Food Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love Southern food. I have a deep love of Texan food since my family is from there, and especially Louisianan food. Nothing is quite like it. Kee's is more on the soul food end of the spectrum however. Pros: I enjoy the diversity of meals per day or week, that keeps things exciting. If I ever had my own restaurant--I won't, cooking will forever be a hobby--I would want to cook a variety of foods rather than stay the same day to day. The owner has passion, which is good for cooks and chefs, I've heard the social media can be divisive, but I avoid Facebook like the plague so I don't know much about that. Cons: However, the menu model is strange. I wasn't a fan of the only option being all or nothing. You get a ton of stuff for 25$ or whatever, may be nice for dinner, but it's not a great work lunch option (and contributes to food waste). I'd rather order the parts I want, and forget the rest. I don't need a banana dessert (I don't even like banana) at noon. I had no idea what was on the plate until I unwrapped it back at work. Even if the food is good enough the truth teller is "would I choose this again if I'm in the area?" With Cedo's around the corner and Kabba's Senegalese food card opening up right across from Kee's for a taste of my husbands homeland food, likely, no... But I hope those who love it keep supporting. read more

This was our first time at Kee's, it was at the pop inside the hoxton hotel. My son and I ordered the everything plate. We got crack fish, wings, fried pork chops, greens, Mac, potato salad and a bomb mini sweet potato pie. It was a big mountain of food for us. The only thing that would've made the meal better was if we would've went to see kee in person, which we will in the future at her cart. We did get a chance to say hello and thank you and she was very thankful and polite to us. Highly recommended! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for 3 months ... when I initially drove by and saw the line of people waiting for her to open I knew I had to check it out. I follow on FB to see what the menu looks like for the day and today, it all aligned for me. I pulled up 15 minutes before she opened and was delighted to find that I was the first in line (that never happens)! There was a nice vibe to the food cart lot and it was coming from #Loaded. The music was jammin' and the smells coming from behind the counter was mouth watering. I had my order ready - 2 plates with extra smoked sausage. There was at least 3lb of delicious soul food - cooked from the heart and satisfying for the belly. Fried catfish (fries in clean oil), chicken wings, cabbage/peppers/onions cooked in bacon fat, beans and rice, loaded Mac & Cheese, buttery rolls, peach/blackberry cobbler, and a drink! My husband and I both filled ourselves up and there is an entire plate that got put up for later! Man, get here early, with an appetite, and you won't be disappointed. Kee is on point! read more

Kee's Loaded Kitchen - All of this and more for $22 ... enough to feed a family of 3! - Comfort Food Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Delicious! Always #Loaded with four sides. Today we had the beef DINO ribs . Two huge juicy, smoked beef ribs. The ribs are larger than your face. Succulent, and dripping with flavor and smoky essence. Food is always served with a smile. Plenty of covering provided on rainy days. The protocol is, you go early, before it opens at one o'clock. Get in line to get on the list to order. When the cart opens at 1, they will begin announcing names in order of the list to order. You step up, and order. There's a ton of food on the menu; fried chicken, fried catfish, and the special protein of the day which ranges from spaghetti w/meat & smoked sausage to the DINO ribs, to huge candied smoked BBQ pork belly chunks, to pot roast and brisket. Huge LOADED plated is the owner Kee's niche. One everything plate can feed one person for 6 meals! The cart is open Thursdays thru Sunday. It's usually sold out in 3-4 hours! Black-woman owned. read more

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The food is joy and community on a plate! A fully loaded is a lot of food. Add an extra order of Mac and you could easily feed 5 or 6 adults. The fish is absolutely delightful and the chicken redefines your standard of fried chicken. Embrace the anticipation, it's worth it. read more

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The food that makes you feel like grandma just hugged you from the inside! My grandmother always said she put all her love into each meal and you could taste it and feel it. The food here is INCREDIBLE! Delicious and fresh ingredients, so much flavor, served with smiles and Motown beats. This is a must eat place! Go for the food, the community, and the kindness delivered to each customer. To the team at Keels Loaded, thank you for making my day with you kind smiles, great humor, and for filing my body with food that makes me thrive. You are setting a tone in our community and I am so grateful to have experienced it. Thank you for feeding my belly and my soul!!! read more

Kee's Loaded Kitchen - Chicken meal! - Comfort Food Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I've been waiting to check this place out for over a year and finally made it happen!! I was worried about their hours so been keeping an eye on her Instagram, best way to check her hours and menu of the day! Don't follow the hours on Yelp or Google! Man oh man the portion, the quality, the homemade love in every bite is unbelievable definitely a must and worth the wait! I was so eager and excited today I was there an hour early and first one in line today's feast was roasted chicken, collard greens, Mac no cheese, gravy and mash, rolls, chicken wings, chocolate cake and limeade just keeps going!! read more

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One of the best carts I've been to, hands down. And a super affordable way to feed a family! We had the #Loaded Baked Potato- a delicious monstrosity with shrimp, steak, chicken, brown sugar bacon, green onions, sour cream, and cheese. The chicken was sooooo tender and the broccoli not too soft so it added a nice texture. It's her signature dish and it shows. We also ordered a side of fried chicken, which was a standout fave. The seasoning had a sharp acidity, a hint of lemon that took it from regular fried chicken to a serious contender for best chicken I've ever had. Perfectly crispy and juicy! We also loved the communal atmosphere. There's music playing, people are sitting around waiting chatting it up. It's definitely an atmosphere where people can bring their kids and relax. The staff is super friendly and the owner definitely knows how to make customers happy. She remembers names, takes time to make people feel special on their birthday, etc... all in all, it's a VIBE at Kee's! Pro tip: follow Kee's on IG so you can stay up to date. Some days she has a list, some days she's closed, the menu changes frequently, it's easiest to know you're going to get what you're looking for if you follow her and check her updates. Another tip: for four hungry people just order one meal. Seriously. Each meal comes with a dessert and a drink and is MASSIVE in and of itself. There were five of us and we ordered one meal and an extra side and we had leftovers. When you see the serving sizes you'll get why the price of meals run from $20-$30. read more

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