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    MoonBrine

    4.9 (28 reviews)
    InexpensiveSpecialty Food
    Closed • 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

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    Lee Ann P.

    Took us a bit of time to figure out how to get to his stand in the basement but it was worth the effort. Best pickles ever! Too bad we can't get them on the east coast. Super nice guy to boot!

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    Vivienne V.

    Cute little counter in the basement of the Ford building. The owner was super nice and the pickles were crunchy and fantastic!! At $5 for a giant jar, we were very happy with the price. He has super spicy which won my husband over, dill which were unique and delicious and my favorite (more like an east coast pickle) the Half Brine. For the guy who said they were $8 at New Seasons, idk if they are, but go support the little local guy and save money in the meantime! All groceries charge more than buying from the source AND they pay the artisan less too. Boo!

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    Richard W.

    A place that will forever remind me of the quirkiness of Portland. A man and his love for pickled vegetables. Located in the basement of a building, you will find a man offering you some of the most delicious pickles I've had. Not only your normal pickles, but also pickled cauliflower, carrots, and others. They're sold in $5 jars, not airport carry-on friendly. He let us buy individual pickles at $1 a piece. Bonus: Awesome t-shirt that you can get for $20. This place is cash only.

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    Laura H.

    We were on the search for half sour pickles and so happy to have found them! Half sours are common on the east coast but a rare find here in the west. We emailed Stew (pickle maker extraordinaire!) to ask if he might have any by the time we arrived in Portland and he said he would. We found him in the basement of the Ford building and picked up three jars of these amazingly bright green, crisp and crunchy half sours. We also picked up some other pickled vegetables. He currently has cauliflower, turnips, radishes, carrots and green beans as well as other cuke pickles (dill, spicy). $5 a jar for anything and you can do your mix of veg in a jar too. Those jars of pickled vegetables in the supermarket don't even come close to what you can get here! Stew was very nice - gave us samples of everything and also a lot of helpful food tips about the Portland area.

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    Great pickles, great prices. Family owned. A must try for any true pickle lovers. Pickle down

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    Love the pickles. Stu spent a lot of time visiting with us which was fun too. My only source for pickles from now on!

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    2 jars of pretty hot pickles - first jar consumed that same day. Yes, they are that good.

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    “The pickles, dill and spices are really well balanced and the brine is excellent as a marinade for chicken!”

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    Providore Fine Foods - 9/26/26 FYI. Wine department

    Providore Fine Foods

    4.2(168 reviews)
    1.7 mi•Kerns, Northeast Portland
    •$$

    One of my favorite shops in Portland. Highly curated assortment of fine goods. Amazing wine…read moreselection. Would be five stars if lady at the checkout showed some basic customer service instead of being passive aggressive and rude. And Revel meats calls itself a butcher counter but when asked to cut meat into portions they said they couldn't do that. I've received much better service from many grocery service meat counters around town

    There's so many photos of this place, you get the idea…read more A great addition to the neighborhood, and a destination if not close. Their wine bar is fantastic, and good-priced, and it was fun to watch the last of the World Cup here today. If you're looking for something special or hard to find, this is the place, much like the old Pastaworks was on Hawthorne. They really shine on their produce, pasta and fresh meats here, and there's always something new, but I love that you can count on the bakery for your focaccia and other fresh breads. Cheese case is like Rue Cler, Paris--so much selection and they will tell you about each one of them. Don't be afraid to just ask a lot of questions. I wish that they did some little items in the bakery, one of my fondest memories from childhood was going to Pastaworks with my dad and getting a breadstick, probably eating it before we even paid (we did), as we strolled around, and where's the peanut sauce for pasta, another favorite of the old days, yup, I'm old. Can't say enough good things about this place, it can add up though as others have mentioned, but, if you keep to a list or just slow the roll on the impulse buy, it's actually reasonable and you know you're getting what you're paying for. I've never regretted a purchase here or thought it unfair. I mean, it says Fine Foods right there in the name...:) Thank you for the amazing ingredients for dinner tonight, cheers!

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    Olympia Provisions

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    1.1 mi•Industrial District, Central Eastside, Buckman, Southeast Portland
    •$$

    Olympia Provisions is consistently one of our favorite places to frequent in PDX. Great location,…read morefun ambiance, pleasant staff, fabulous food! We are typically brunch people, making it here most often on a Saturday or Sunday for a late brunch. Their benedicts are to die for... truly, they're all wonderful. Their Laser Potato is out of this world. Truly, my favorite item on their menu. It is fabulous in all ways. I often take a side of it home just to enjoy later. We recently tried them for dinner. Their muscles are OUT OF THIS WORLD. Truly, the best I've ever had. This beats living in the southeast on the coast, any west-coast seafood restaurant, and every place I've ever enjoyed in Italy. They've certainly topped the muscle game. Highly recommend Olympic Provisions. I will gladly vouch that the negative reviews are from the haters, just to hate. The overall experience has never been anything less than fantastic. Photos to follow (hopefully, if I can find them! HA!) Enjoy OP next time you're in PDX!

    Round 2 in 3 years - "Summer Grilling Starts Here." BASICS - Still kicking out mad charcuterie in…read moreSamplers, Gift Sets (+Corporate) & Boards (Catering), this day dining & enjoying a little of the former, ALSO in deep reverence for the way they're redefining raising livestock by adding transparency, local partnerships, and science-backed auditing as standards. This OG spot is still serving next door to Steven Smith, around the corner from locally-sourced COWBELL cheese, and just downstairs from MUSE Storytelling. On this visit, Kevin was taking chill care of the atrium, delivering BRIGHT, BEEFY, FRESH Hierloom Tomatoes with Burrata & crisp Focaccia breadcrumb that is SO RICH - no saucisson required! HOWEVER... if you decide to dabble, the infamous CHARCUTERIE ART should include the Green Peppercorn Paté - everything beloved about a mild sausage, more tender, seasoned to herbal perfection with split peppercorns & a sprinkle of flake salt - the meat medley is heavenly with a toasted crostini + Triple Cream Brie, cranberry/raisin chutney on top. Amen!

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    Zupan's Markets - Burnside - Holiday displays

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    3.8(266 reviews)
    2.5 mi•Goose Hollow
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    Zupran's is absolutely adorable. They have lots of organic options and high-quality products. I…read morelove that they'll wrap any flowers you buy into a bouquet. I watched someone in front of me buy just one rose, and they wrapped it beautifully. They even have a caviar fridge, and their packaging is honestly so cute. I'm a sucker for good packaging. There's a small bakery section, though I wish it were a bit bigger. They also have a very nice wine selection and aged balsamic options. Such a charming little spot with great attention to detail.

    Don't expect to casually walk around and enjoy your shopping experience without feeling watched!…read moreIsn't Zupan's supposed to be known for its nostalgic, neighborhood shopping experience? Not anymore! The "security guard" (large framed teen?) seems to take interest in following women around the store, while smiling and staring. It's uncomfortable and creepy. Apparently I'm not the only one noticing it either. Read the other reviews about people who have been harassed, profiled and kicked out of the store by security. They also take photos of people on their personal devices. This store completely benefits from being located in Portland's wealthiest area, yet leaves customers being profiled when they don't fit a certain image. If you don't want to spend your hard-earned money somewhere that leaves customers feeling judged or watched, skip zupans. I used to think highly of this establishment, but after witnessing this kind of behavior multiple times and reading about other customers' experiences, the whole place gives me the ick. I'll never go back.

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    Cheese & Crack Snack Shop - banana pudding soft serve, cornflake soft serve

    Cheese & Crack Snack Shop

    4.6(779 reviews)
    1.5 mi•Kerns, Southeast Portland
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    Whew! Loved Cheese & Crack Snack Shop and will be thinking about it for a long time to come =')…read more Came here from a recommendation from a friend as an afternoon snack. Hubs & I shared the Beecher's & Brie Brulee and The Cheese & Crack Sundae. The Beecher's & Brie Brulee was honestly very good and shareable for 2 people. I've been a bit obsessed with brulee cheese since having it in Italy, but rarely see it anywhere so I was excited to see it here! And it was delish. Like an adult's lunchables, you can build your own sweet or salty or savory bite! Yum! The Cheese & Crack Sundae was delicious Vanilla Soft-Serve with a chocolate ganache and toasted marshmallow that make it like a s'more ice cream sundae. Really loved it, as it was *not to sweet* and I loved the toasted marshmallow bites. Service was fairly quick. They have one unisex restroom that was fairly clean. Parking is easy (street parking) if you don't mind walking a little.

    Visited on a Wednesday night, thinking maybe there wouldn't be a long line, but I was surely wrong!…read moreWaited about 25-30 minutes, but I felt that it was worth it (for once!). The cones are $4 and you have the option to add flavored "dust" such as espresso, matcha, beet, and malt. My wife chose the malt dust with an added chocolate cowboy hat. She was very pleased with, but found the ganache at the bottom of the cone entirely too rich. Each cone offers a large amount of ice cream, and there did not appear to be sizes, but all in all, a very instagrammable and delicious cone. I opted for the banana pudding sundae, which consisted of the vanilla soft service and banana pudding topped with two Nilla wafers. I do this this could be a bit improved by adding Nilla wafers throughought the cup, but it was creamy and satisfied the sweet tooth nonethless. The indoor space was cozy with a few seats either facing the kitchen or the window. There's also an outdoor platform that most people opted for since the line really made inside feel crowded. Staff was friendly and delivered orders accurately in spite of crowds. I would love to return to cheese plates and/or the brie & marionberry sammy. Would 100% recommend if you're looking for a sweet treat with both traditional and more creative flavor profiles.

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    Give Portland Gifts - A little red box with a little piece of Portland.

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    5.0(6 reviews)
    7.2 mi•Southwest Portland

    We had a great experience using Give Portland Gifts. At first I found the website a bit confusing,…read moreand decided to call. On the first ring I was able to speak with the owner and found the service from there on to be easy. We wanted a beautiful Vegan Easter Basket for our daughter who lives near downtown Portland, and Give Portland Gifts did not disappoint! A wine basket with all sorts of locally made goodies was delivered to her door, all within a few days of ordering. Would highly recommend. Joan N. Boston, MA

    I can't believe this place doesn't have more reviews!!…read more I saw that another customer used this company for their significant other while away on business travel. My husband was doing the same and also traveling on his birthday, so I wanted a nice surprise waiting for him when he arrived to his hotel. The gift basket did not disappoint! I called and spoke with Gwen who was absolutely wonderful! Together we created the perfect custom gift basket full of local Portland goods that my hubby can snack on during his week long trip in the city! He was blown away by the quality of the products and the packaging! Thank you so much for making his day... and mine! I will definitely be using them again for other special occasions.

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    Give Portland Gifts - A warm willow basket with a touch of Portland.

    A warm willow basket with a touch of Portland.

    Give Portland Gifts - Portland's Love Letter Basket for Valentine's Day or any day you want to send some LOVE!

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    Mikiko Mochi Donuts

    Mikiko Mochi Donuts

    4.5(220 reviews)
    1.7 mi•Kerns, Northeast Portland
    •$$

    As a gluten-free girlie when you're craving donuts, you have to be ready to go on an adventure and…read moreto go on an adventure the prize has to be worth it. Let me tell you these are so worth it! I will start by saying these are not like a standard fluffy donut. Mochi style donuts are more like a thick old fashioned donut in the best way possible. Be ready to be full after one, or two. I love the variety of types of toppings and got half a dozen to try a few. Also loved seeing they fill the donuts to order, so less chance of a soggy center. Note: I had no soggy centers and it took 3 days to eat them all. Of them all, the horchata pudding was my favorite. The warm and creamy flavor worked so well with it. I will say the frosting and fillings were great alone but I wasn't huge on the brighter flavors (key lime, watermelonade) with the donut. Either way, I took care of my donut craving, got to see a different area of the city, and had a sugar rush for a few days.

    Cute little spot! Gotta love the gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free! All the flavors sounded…read moreamazing so we got the flight... Strawberry yuzu funfetti - anything with rainbow sprinkles is kiddo approved but this one is adult approved too! A little on the sweet side with the sprinkles in the donut too, but super fun! 5 stars Chocolate sunbutter - nice alternative to nut butters and mild chocolate flavor. Good chocolate donut all around. 5 stars Pool Boi - loved the creativity with the little gummy bear in the sour gummy ring and the blue raspberry flavor was on point! 5 stars. Passionfruit curd - fantastic tart curd with a classic mochi donut. Yum. 5 stars. Key lime pie - perfect tartness that worked well with the sweetness of everything. 5 stars. Cocoa pebbles - excellent chocolate donut! Could had used more cocoa pebbles. They need to have more chocolate specials! 5 stars. Horchata pudding - lovely cinnamony donut with a tasty horchata pudding. 5 stars. Ube - I wish the Ube flavor was in the donut too. Perhaps the Ube flavor could had been stronger in the glaze? 4.5 stars. Orange cardamom - subtle cardamom flavor but overall tasty donut. Not especially noteworthy flavor. 4.5 stars. Black sesame and jam - I usually love black sesame, but the combination with the jam was not my favorite. It's probably personal preference, but next time I'm going to ask for it without it. 4.5 stars. Strawberries and cream - compared to the strawberry yuzu, this one was a little underwhelming. Adding fresh strawberries with the cream would had been the way to go. 4.5 stars. Guava cheesecake - the Guava flavor was overpowered by the graham cracker flavor on this one. I think a straight Guava one would be amazing. 4 stars. Compared to pon de ring and more traditional mochi donuts, these had more donut characteristics and were much sweeter and less chewy. So glad we discovered this place!

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    Horchata Pudding (Filled)

    Mikiko Mochi Donuts - Most delicious chicken and waffles you will ever taste!

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    Most delicious chicken and waffles you will ever taste!

    MoonBrine - gourmet - Updated October 2026

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