Swung by here on a Sunday afternoon after shopping at the nearby New Seasons Market. I was…read moresurprised how quiet it was... not a lot of folks. 5 food carts were open, 4 closed. We ordered the $18 Special Quesapulpos (Octopus) from the Sellwood Fish and Chips food cart. It was delicious. It's gluten and dairy free. Also ordered the $7 Horchata Loca from the Casa Taita cart. It was good, wish the boba was sweeter. The staff were friendly and helpful and the area clean. They have some portable toilets and benches to sit. Overall, cool little food park.

If you blink while driving through Sellwood, you might just miss this little tucked-away haven…read moreknown as Picnic Park Food Cart Pod and that would be a mistake of small but meaningful tragedy. This isn't one of those sprawling, mega food cart empires trying to conquer the world. No, this place is compact, almost humble to a fault. But what it lacks in size, it makes up for in soul. We're talking a handful of carts Gin Duck Korean BBQ Chicken, Piggy Bank BBQ Grill, Tarquia Mexican Food, Casa Tita, Sellwood Fish and Chips, Taste of Casablanca, and Uncle Haynes Vegetarian Kitchen each one looking like it's got a story to tell. These aren't shiny newcomers. These feel like the pioneers... the old guard of Portland's cart culture, seasoned and a little weathered in the best way possible. And then there's the setting. Tall trees standing like quiet guardians, a soft breeze slipping through like it paid rent, and strands of little lights draped overhead like someone decided the stars should come down and hang out for a while. Even in the daytime, there's a calm here a kind of easy comfort that you don't have to work for. You just sit down, take a bite, and suddenly you're not in a rush anymore. Add in the beer garden, and now you've got yourself a situation. Not chaos. Not a party zoo. Just right. A place where you can actually hear your own thoughts or ignore them entirely with something cold in your hand. It's small. Real small. But that's the charm. This place doesn't try to overwhelm you it invites you in, lets you breathe, and reminds you why Portland food carts became a thing in the first place. This isn't just a stop. It's a pocket of peace with good food and better atmosphere and sometimes, that's exactly what you didn't know you needed.

The best Thai food I have ever had. Anna the owner was taught how to cook authentic Thai food by…read moreher grandma. the place is quaint, clean and the food will not disappoint!! I had the pad Thai with shrimp.Anna blessed me with a thai coffee to go- thank you

This was the most favorable pad see ew that I ever had. The noodles were not too soft and not too…read morehard. The spicyness level was on point! This was a 10/10 I would highly recommend everyone to try this hole in the wall food cart!! Owner was also super fun and friendly!

Big fan of this location at the hillsboro station. We get a simple lamb salad and it's AMAZING…read more Love coming here strongly recommend.

The Oh Yum asylum car on Hawthorne - 10/10…read more I got the Veggie yum and added shrimp! Delicious!

If I'm being honest, I hate using the word "cute." It feels like something you say about a puppy or…read morea teacup, not a place to grab a bite. But here we are Milwaukie Station Food Carts Pod & Beer Garden is... kind of cute. There, I said it. Tucked right next to the TriMet station, it sits in this neat little corner that feels clean, organized, and surprisingly polished for a transit-side stop. What immediately stands out is the lineup. Spots like Good & Evil Wrap Company (which, let me tell you, looks dangerously good), Puddletown Bagels, Kappany, and a handful of others give you a solid variety from Greek-inspired eats to bagels to Chinese food. Hoppy's Chinese was open and doing its thing, and I caught myself eyeing a Cali fruit smoothie that looked like it could save a hot afternoon. That said... a noticeable chunk of carts were closed, and it does take a little wind out of the sails when you're scanning options and hitting a few "nope, not today" moments. Now, location? Absolute win. Being right off the station makes this place a no-brainer if you're hopping on or off transit, or just cruising through Main Street. It feels like a built-in pit stop for commuters quick, convenient, and reliable when everything's open. The area itself is clean, with some small trees and a layout that feels intentional, not slapped together. Definitely not some run-down corner--this place is well-kept. But let's talk reality: it's small. And when the heat rolls in, this place turns into a bit of a sweat box. There are covered areas, sure, but not enough to really beat the sun when it's coming down hard. It's the kind of spot where you find yourself thinking, "Alright, I'm gonna grab my food... and retreat to the car like it's a survival mission." All things considered, I'd land this somewhere between a 3 and 4 stars. Cleanliness, location, and overall vibe? Easy 5. But the size, the number of closed carts, and the heat factor hold it back a bit. Still, I'll be back if for no other reason than to finally get my hands on that Good & Evil wrap that's been calling my name.

The atmosphere was totally dead here on a Saturday afternoon at 5:30pm and half the carts were…read moreclosed. I started questioning my decision to bring my family here while waiting for our food but I have to say the Happy Delicious Sushi and Bubble Tea carts did not disappoint. All our food and drinks were very fresh and as promised happy and delicious.

The French Quarter is a lovely food cart pod located in Multnomah Village, offering a wide variety…read moreof food, shopping and entertainment options. The venue is family and dog-friendly, and offers a fair number of parking spaces in a gravel lot behind the complex. Visitors will find restrooms, indoor seating, as well as some brick and mortar permanent stores and businesses inside the building. The venue has an historic, quirky esthetic similar to some of my favorite crumbly places in New Orleans, so this place seems aptly named. I'm happy with the variety of food cart options located here, especially the sushi and Thai restaurant, both of which are great options. There's plenty of outdoor seating to choose from, both covered and in full sun. I've always loved visiting Multnomah Village, and this pod has been a great addition to the community.

Great food cart spot in Multnomah Village! There was a good variety of food options with baked…read moregoods, a steak cart, coffee, Mexican, beer and wine, vegan, Thai, and Mediterranean, something for everyone! We tried the Thai and steak cart, both of which we liked and would get food from again! We also tried the baked goods, which had a huge variety. Unfortunately I didn't like what I got from there, but with so much to choose from, I'm sure something would've been good. There was a lot of seating, including a good amount of covered and shaded tables, as well as space indoors. It's also dog friendly, we had a pup with us and saw a few others enjoying the space. There's a decent sized parking lot in the back, though we didn't realize this until we had already parked and walked in from the neighborhood.

Great food, good vibes, and a very professional bar on the side adds extra points. I'll be back…read moremany more times.

From 40 miles SE of Philly this is maybe the second or 3rd best chesse steak I have ever had and at…read morea great price... This is hands down as good of a job as you can do. Attached brewery needs to look at beers over 6% but that's not the food carts fault. Delicious sandwich.

Had one of each of the Malasada. The doughnuts themselves were amazingly delicate, delicious and…read morecoated in sugar. Each of the fillings were extremely tasty (although I think the guava one lacked a bit of flavor). I will be coming back for the Kolaches (and more Malasadas...)

Malasada's and Kolaches. Two inventive takes on Buns with things in them. A traditional…read moreHawaiian staple and a Texas right of passage all in the same food cart. These aren't your local Texas donut shop Kolaches though. We got some good buns here. It's refreshing to be able to find these things in Portland. And they do them well. Thanks guys! (4.6 Stars)

Quick and friendly service, amazing prices, and super fresh ingredients! I did a build my own plate…read morewhich was great for someone as indecisive as I am. Lots of seating in the foot truck lot!

Really good korean bap food truck in the Hawthorne asylum food truck pod. Awesome flavor!read more