We had an evening event at KOIN Tower; it was nice to find this "lunch" place open until 7pm. Many great soup options, fresh salads, sandwiches. Casual vibe. The woman who helped us was very helpful with my dietary needs. read more

A Cozy Hidden Gem with Warm Hospitality Walking into this little restaurant feels like stepping into a cozy, homey retreat--part hole-in-the-wall, part rustic cabin, the kind of place that should have a fireplace crackling in the corner. (Seriously, if they had one, I'd probably never leave.) We settled in with a bowl of soup, a sandwich, and the absolute kindest woman I think I've ever had prepare my food. She made the whole experience feel personal, like we were guests at her own table. Now, let's talk food! The gumbo had a rich, hearty flavor with a little kick--though, according to my Louisiana in-laws, it would technically be a stew. (But hey, delicious is delicious!) My special order pastrami sandwich was a winner--like a Reuben's cousin, but with its own personality. The shaved meat was perfectly tender, pairing beautifully with my soup. The rest of the family (a mix of kids and adults) went for a variety--salads, a shaved ham sandwich, and tater tot casserole. No complaints from anyone, which, if you've ever dined with kids, is practically a miracle. Everyone left full, happy, and with just enough leftovers for a bonus lunch the next day. Bottom line? Great food, warm atmosphere, and service that made us feel truly welcome. We'll be back! read more

Portland Kettle - NY Hot Pastrami Sandwich (but adjusted) - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We ordered through delivery so I cannot speak to the cleanliness of the restaurant or friendliness of the staff. We ordered the Chicken Noodle Soup, NY Hot Pastrami Sandwich, NY Hot Corned Beef Sandwich, Gumbo, Caesar Salad, Split Pea with Ham Soup and Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast Sandwich. The sandwiches were great - loads of flavorful meat, soft buns and great condiments. The split pea soup and gumbo were the highlights of the soups. Very flavorful and the gumbo had a mild spiciness. The chicken noodle soup was mild and basic. We'll definitely return read more

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The lady was very nice, but she needs to take everyone's order at once, instead of taking one order at a time and making their food , so people can go find a seat. The soup was not good, there is no flavor in it at all. The sandwich bread was very basic . So overall would not recommend read more

They have the best chicken soup I've ever had ( except for my grandma's). I like it without the noodles. It's the delicious and healing soup and I love the carrots and parsnips in there also. I've also had the pastrami sandwich and it's the best one in Portland. Closer than any wanna be east coast deli out here that I've found. read more

I visited here the last i was in Portland and it was really cold so good time for some good soup. I got the same one as before, chicken noodle soup. The lady is very nice and helpful. They make it on the bland side so you'll need to add some salt but it has a good natural flavor from the ingredients. read more

Portland Kettle - Chicken noodle - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Both of my favorite delis have gone away. So when I heard of this place and heard it was endorsed by my friend from the Midwest. I had to try it. I got the hot corned beef. I asked which was better and the lady said corned beef today because it is a fattier cut today. Well, that's darn good advice. The bread was really good but it was too soft for the sandwich. Perhaps toasted or grilled? But delicious rye bread. The meat was very tender and flavorful. Lots of it too. I've been looking for a sandwich like this for a while. Very friendly service. Definitely a spot I'll come back to. read more

Portland Kettle - NY Hot Corned Beef Sandwich - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Stopped in around Thanksgiving on a classic rainy Portland day and it overall hit the spot SO good. The food was scrumptious and filling as well as being generously portioned, and the vibe of the place was quite cute and homey. Somehow though the fabulous service usurped even the delicious soup as being the star of this place for us -- the women serving us were delightfully kind, it honestly felt like we were just at someone's house being fed by their sweet grandma. Wish I lived closer so I could support them more (and absolutely guzzle split pea soup) :) read more

Best place and it was a big surprise to find this gem on SW 3rd and Columbia . A mom and pop place with NEW YORK PASTRAMI AND CORNED BEEF sandwiches ! I thought I was at an authentic deli in NYC! So good! Menu is delightful and well priced! Service is stellar too. The location is right near the Keller Auditorium! Go now! Or take out! You'll love it! read more

My original review from 2017 that I stand by: Damn. I don't think you will find better or more hearty comfort foods anywhere in downtown Portland than Portland Kettle. Just had my third lunch there & introduced another friend who is their newest fan. In the past, I've tried the beef stroganoff (amazing!) and today I tried the beef barley mushroom soup. Incredible. Twice I've had the chicken salad pocket. Great taste & interesting texture, but the pocket does tend to fall apart before the end. Also, this is the only place I like cornbread & you get a piece with each dish. So damn good! My updated review: If you love pastrami, you HAVE to have theirs! It's the best on the planet! This is the reason I'm sad to no longer work in downtown Portland as they are closed on the weekends. Words have no way of describing how delicious and amazing this sandwich is! Change your life - have a pastrami (or the corned beef!) read more

A great quick bite with authentic food in he middle of downtown Portland. The lady was very sweet to recommend me the beef chili since they don't serve beef stew anymore. What of m orders, the smoked pastrami sandwich and the beef chili tasted great! If you travel, this is a perfect stop to get a bite before you head out of downtown to your Airbnb o next trails :) read more

Portland Kettle - Hot Pastrami Sandwich - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The sweetest, realest folks you'll find in this wretched wasteland we call The Portland Service Industry. The food is hit or miss with me - I've had one or two things that are alright, but it's mostly quite underwhelming and overpriced. read more

We found the Portland Kettle on Yelp and wanted to get some hot soup on a cold wet evening. Found out the Yelp listed hours are not accurate, when we arrived at 6:50 thinking it closed at 7:30 pm but the guy said they were closing at 7pm and we could only get soup To Go (no other food orders or sandwiches). No cornbread was available too (usually included with soup) since it was the end of the day and they were out. I got the split pea with ham which had large pieces of ham and was tasty but we were disappointed by not getting the full experience/food even paying full price through the normal operating hours. My buddy got the lemon rice with chicken soup and said it was "ok." We ended up stopping in another restaurant to get more food/appetizers and have our soup with it. I think it would have been nice to get some extra soup or something since we missed the cornbread. ----TL;DR---- Pros: good tasting hot soup. Should warm you up in cold weather Cons: better come way in advance of closing or you might not get a "full order" of food. Closes at 7pm, not 7:30 Bottom Line: worth another try during early business hours, but wasn't impressed with my first visit. read more

Portland Kettle - Note the hours - they close at 7, not 7:30 - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I only went here once so far. But it's close to where I work, so I can see myself coming fairly often. I ordered the gumbo and my lunch buddy got some meat chili. It was all very delicious and since the soups were in warmers and ready to serve, we had zero wait. Servers are friendly and there is lots of seating in their dining area. During my next visit, I'll give their sandwiches a try. But for now, while it's still cold outside, soups are what I'll be looking forward to. read more

Great menu options including vegitarian. Clean with plenty of setting. Sandwich soups and more. Friendly service. read more

Portland Kettle - Vegitarian chilli - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

One of the best things I've ever eaten. Service was fantastic, great music and atmosphere. 20/10 chefs kiss read more

Portland Kettle - Pastrami sandwich on rye, split pea soup, and corn bread - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Great soup! Hours are M-F 11-7. Highly recommend the clam chowder. The chili is good too.

You call that food? Rye bread wasn't even toasted and just kept sticking to my teeth, but corned beef was fine. Soup was not good... texture was expected for lemon chicken and rice but flavor was dull. I was just eating wet lemon rice. To add to this, my boyfriend had the large tater tot casserole which consisted of 4 tots, and possibly the most bland, unseasoned, and soggy corned beef hash. read more

I ordered vegetable soup and a salad from this restaurant. I've never ordered before. They cancelled my order for no reason at all except to say the delivery from GrubHub was canceled. They did refund my money but I'll never order from them again. And I do not recommend them. I'm quite sure they cancelled the order because I didn't give an adequate tip. I got a salad and a large vegetable soup Just look at the Delivery fee and the Service fee on this small meal. That is why I didn't tip more. This was Grubhub that cancelled the order. Just look at this cost! Subtotal $23.90. Tax _ZERO0.00. Tip $2.00 Delivery fee $4.49. Service fee $3.59. Total $33.98 read more

This was a great spot for a quick lunch! The service was great and I love that it's family owned business. Must try their pastrami sandwich, perfectly seasoned with a nice melt in your mouth texture. I was impressed and I'm from Texas. I love that they have mini moon pies! All the flavors. Don't skip the cornbread and the soup & sandwich combo is a great portion for the price. I will say that the lemon & rice soup was a little bland but the cornbread saved it. read more

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Really good soups and sandwiches. It has an old school vibe. A great lunch spot downtown. I would recommend it.

I got half pastrami on rye and small split pea and ham soup. Great food, larger portions than I expected and I left very full. Service was amazing, employees were very sweet. read more

We stumbled in here. The lady was beyond lovely and helpful. Our soups, chili and salads were so good. It sure hit the spot and we wanted to try everything. Thanks for the yummy food!! read more

Had an amazing experience here yesterday! We were given a warm welcome that made it feel like coming over to a friends house for lunch, we were encouraged to try all different kinds of soup to help us choose, and ultimately both ended up having the best bowl of clam chowder we've ever had! Wish I would've gotten a bigger bowl so I could have leftovers! Overall a wonderful experience and I can't wait to go back again! If you're looking for a cozy, homey environment to have lunch and get out of the cold this is it! read more

Great service delicious soup and salad. Everything seems freshly made and the place is quaint.

Wow. Amazing gumbo and cornbread and salad. Really close to my hotel and good blues music. But the cornbread was divine. I couldn't eat more than a bite because it has sour cream and I'm lactose intolerant, but I would have that for dessert everyday if I lived here and could eat dairy. The woman who owns it is very sweet. I'll probably come back here before I leave. read more

Great variety and quality of homemade soup! Soup is delicious and it's difficult to pick a favorite, but don't worry, they let you sample the soup so you can try all before you order. I like that their soup is hearty and isn't too salty or heavy. Their sandwiches and pita pockets are good too! Service is friendly and everything is clean. read more

Portland Kettle - Top: clam chowder; Bottom: Chicken Noodle Soup - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Today I sent a DoorDash order of chicken soup and other comfort food from Portland Kettle to a sick friend and their spouse. I had a little trouble navigating the menu on Yelp, so I called the restaurant, and they helped me get just what was wanted. (You can add notes to an item when ordering it, and they appear to do their best to honor requests. At least, the order I put in for my friends was perfect, down to the smallest detail.) Excellent customer service! The recipients said the food arrived hot (thanks, DoorDash!) and was delicious, and as I mentioned, every detail of the order, down to the condiments and sides, was right. (From hearing the recipients' impressions, I'd love to try Portland Kettle's food myself when I'm in town sometime.) read more

Was just finishing up my deliveries for the day and saw this place at the last apartment building I was at. Windows all steamed up, couldn't even tell if anyone was in there. Saw a little sign that said "open" so I went in. Line almost to the door! Two people working, one dude slinging sandwiches and soup like crazy, and an older guy ringing people up. Had the feel from that old Seinfeld episode with the "Soup Na*i", a little bit, like I better be ready. They were really cool and chill though, chose the Gumbo and cornbread and was not disappointed at all. 10/10 would definitely recommend. Next time I'm gonna try the Vegetarian Chili, and I also wanna try the pastrami sandwich. Will be back for sure. read more

Portland Kettle - Gumbo and Cornbread - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I am in love with Soups and this casual restaurant fulfills my hearts and my stomachs desires. Plus this area doesn't have a ton of choices for casual dining hence I am recommending it for the chilly Portland days and nights. There are always several soup options to choose from and I chose to mix the chicken noodle soup with the chicken vegetable soup and it was just right. A large soup is a little over $10. read more

We ordered from here for delivery with hot soup on our minds. Ended up ordering a full corned beef, split pea soup and cornbread. All of the food was delicious. The soup was next level. I haven't had big chunks of meat in my split pea soup like that in a long time. The cornbread went well with it. It was well worth the price. The corned beef sandwich was also tasty: my only issue was the portion size for the price. I was expecting a meaty sandwich and got a lot less than what I see in the pictures we got. The pickle was also oddly thin. With that said...I would definitely come here for the soup and bread, hands down. I plan on ordering it again. read more

Great place for a healthy lunch. Good soups and salads. No table service, but the staff are very friendly and it's vibe is bright clean diner. read more

I decided to try this place. cause I was looking for something unique. Comfort food is what they go by and yes it hits the spot. I'm a soup guy and lived the 12 kinds of soup or chili. The special was clam chowder. Very good with tasty clams and cut potatoes with the skin. Small was 9.95 with no tax. I also ordered the lemon chicken and gumbo. The chicken hit the spot but a little lemon for me. Gumbo which was a nice stew and pepper mix. Get it with the corn bread as it hits differently. Very good read more

Portland Kettle - Clam chowder left and lemon chicken with rice on right - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Nice little lunch spot in downtown. Owner is a sweet woman and very welcoming. Got the hot pastrami. Half was plenty of meat. Came w yummy slaw and a pickle. Cornbread is tasty too. read more

First time here at portland kettle. Lets first start off with the customer service The owner. She was the most welcoming and helpful lady I ever met so far. She gave us good tourist advice what to visit since its my first time visiting here in oregon. (Food) at first i didnt know what to order so I checked out the yelp pictures and i wanted to try the pastrami sandwich and it was to die for. I attached a picture of it and I will come back before I leave Sunday. The bread cake is very good And so was the soup (gumbo) Price was reasonable ($50) Overall A+5 STARS 100% ITS A MUST TRY read more

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This is a touch of real New York full lb of meet on the full size sandwich and half lb on the combo's the corn bread is amazing and I got so stuffed!! What a gem in the middle of a dirty homeless city read more

Portland Kettle - Black bean and green chili chicken soup - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Service is great and welcoming. The owners were the ones actually behind the counter serving and that is always nice to see. Thanksgiving pocket: I expected it to be warm like thanksgiving dinner; it has turkey, stuffing and cranberry mayo. However it is a cold dish and I was surprised that it works. Cornbread: It is good and fluffy but it should be warm. I wish they had given me an option to have it heated. Lemon chicken rice soup: I liked it, but couldn't eat the whole thing because I feel like it needs some spice or acid to counter the sweetness of the lemon broth. read more

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Great food and service. The decor is nice and atmosphere is relaxed. The soups are not salty like some places. Hand carved sandwiches are excellent. read more

Portland Kettle - Chicken Noodle and Chicken Vegetable soups are excellent. - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Came here on a rainy day because i was craving soup. Food: got the chicken noodle soup and 1/2 turkey sandwich combo. Chicken noodle had a good hearty amount of veggies/chicken/noodles and was oddly sweet but still decent. 2 stars taken off for the turkey sandwich (pictured). It would've been much better if the bread was toasted and the turkey was a bit dry. Service: very friendly even though we came 40 min before closing! Overall: skip the sandwich, stick with the soups! read more

Portland Kettle - 1/2 Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast Sandwich Combo and Chicken Noodle Soup - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I go to the Happy Valley food station regularly and today a new cart was open! I saw split pea soup and was intrigued, so I walked up to the window and the woman who was running the cart took my order, very thoroughly, and I ordered the vegetarian chili and a turkey sandwich. I practically inhaled the sandwich. The bread is fantastic and the sandwich was STUFFED with tons of turkey, lettuce, and cheese. I could instantly smell my chili upon picking up the bag and I am not disappointed in the slightest. The people running the cart were an older gentleman, an older woman, and a younger gentleman, and they were all so polite. So sorry for my half-drank protein shake in the background, but here's a picture of the size of the cup of soup! Generous serving. I was content and full after only half the cup. I am excited for the newest addition to the food station and for soup during cold weather! read more

Portland Kettle - cornbread and the soup cup - Soup Near Me - Portland, Oregon