I keep hearing about CocKiea's Kitchen and it is all that it's hyped up to be! Some of the best…read morevegan soul food!

This is the second time I've visited Portland and had the pleasure of eating at CoKiea's Kitchen! I…read morespecifically went to The Heist where she's located to eat! Once again, the food did not disappoint. I had the chicken and waffles which are oyster mushrooms fried to perfection and seasoned oh so well! And I also got an everything bagel breakfast sandwich which I almost bit my hand eating . I truly wish I'd gotten two of these! The service is amazing and it's always on point. Ms. CoKiea has always been there each time I've gone and I appreciate that. You can tell she takes pride in the food she makes and the service she provides. Being a vegan, I appreciate that she serves good well seasoned food. Do yourself a favor and check her out. I'll definitely be back!

First time here after being intrigued by the sandwiches on the menu. When we arrived, 2 of the 4…read morefood trucks were open. The space was great with multiple tables to eat at. The gentleman at the cart was helpful. We ordered the Italian sausage sandwich and the underbite grilled cheese. We were the only ones there and we waited 15 - 20 minutes for our food to be ready. We brought it home and prepped to eat. The Italian sausage sandwich was good and worth the price. I enjoyed the mild spicy sausage, cheese, sauce and really good bread. The underbite grilled cheese ($10) was underwhelming. The idea of it was great but it was small and not as cheesy and glorious as I had hoped. The food was pretty good but probably won't be back

The food was delicious! Love the sandwich + soup combo! The butternut squash soup is . Reasonable…read moreprices as well!

Very good. I would come back. I didn't think the focaccia was anything special. But the flavor of…read morethe turkey sandwich was delightful and the white fish was a crowd favorite. The white bread was super buttery. Super cute inside and staff was really nice.

I live a block away from Dream Deli and finally had an opportunity to try it. The sandwich was…read morehuge. I got the turkey on focaccia. The bread was perfect and I liked the mustard and vegetables on it.

Burnside bowl substitute with GF chik'n... yum!!! First time here, was looking for a delicious…read morevegan rice bowl and this place came up! Nestled among the different amount of food trucks, this place is a little delight! The food is reasonably priced with great portions... somewhere between $14-$16 a bowl and $4-$6 sides. The cashier was nice and answered all my questions. Will come back again when I'm back in Portland!

Delicious vegan food. There are also several vegan gluten free options…read more One f our favorite place in town

Well made "custom" salads. While nothing like Chipotle or Subway, they follow that model…read more My salad was super fresh, not just lettuce. Generous toppings. The only lost a star because the eating area, this is among many food trucks, was a mess.

I stumbled upon Garden Monsters while looking for a vegan Caesar salad and they did not disappoint!…read moreAfter a quick look at the menu I was thrilled to see they had vegan options as well as non vegan. They offer salads in half and whole sizes and you can order it with dressings on the side or tossed and ready to eat. I keep going back for the vegan Caesar salad (add lemon and avocado)! I appreciate how generous they are with the dressing because it is so creamy and delicious. The staff is always friendly and my online orders are ready when I arrive. Garden Monsters is a food truck located in a pod on SE Division. Street parking.

Ever since homegrown smoker closed, I have been looking for my go-to vegan soul food spot. Dirty…read moreLettuce has filled that gap! My wife and friend went for dinner and we sat outside. We shared an order of hush puppies and they were awesome. They were cooked perfectly and tasted very fresh and flavorful. We also tried the calamari which was also good (though it lacked salt overall). My wife got the catfish, and I thought it was very good. Nice texture with the cornmeal crust and had a nice subtle seafood flavor. The sauces were all good and I enjoyed dipping in all of them. Although I did find the remoulade sauce to be a bit bland compared to the other sauces. It was still good though. I enjoyed the mashed potatoes and gravy. They were very rich with a nice texture. The greens were also tasty and cooked well. My friend got the bbq ribs with rice and beans. The rib was nice. Not what I was expecting it to look like, but the bbq sauce was tasty and had some nice smoke taste coming through. The rice and beans were simple and good. I ordered the chicken bacon ranch sandwich. It was very delicious! I was surprised by how much flavor the fried chicken had. I couldn't eat all of it and ended up eating the rest cold for dinner the next day and somehow it tasted even better! All in all we had a great experience. The service was friendly and quick. The space was clean and charming. I loved all of the hot sauce and condiment options. I love this place and will definitely be back.

Watch in-depth video breakdown here…read morehttps://youtu.be/2LsMS2vxzRU?is=U5MfItnpo97tUvuq Dirty Lettuce had me questioning whether I was really in Portland or somehow got transported back down South. I'll admit, I came into this place with a slight bias. I'm from the South, and maybe it's ignorant, but when I hear "soul food," I automatically think of the South. I grew up around soul food. I know what good collard greens taste like. I know what good mac & cheese tastes like. So when I heard people on TikTok raving about a vegan soul food restaurant in Portland, Oregon, part of me was thinking: "Soul food? In Portland? How good could it really be?" Well... Dirty Lettuce shut me up pretty quickly. I originally found this place while searching TikTok for vegan restaurants in Portland. Dirty Lettuce kept coming up, and people especially hyped up the fried chicken and BBQ ribs, so I had to see for myself. I ordered the fried chicken meal with collard greens and mac & cheese -- two sides I take VERY seriously. The fried chicken was incredible. The seasoning and batter reminded me of some kind of combination between KFC and Popeyes, while the inside stayed moist and tender. At certain points I genuinely forgot I was eating vegan chicken. It tasted and felt like I was eating a Southern fried chicken plate somewhere in Mississippi or Alabama. Then came the collard greens. Man... These greens tasted like somebody's grandma was in the kitchen cooking Thanksgiving dinner. They serve them in a bowl with plenty of pot liquor, so initially I thought they might be a little watery. Nope. That broth was PACKED with flavor. It was almost like a collard-green soup, and I mean that as a compliment. The greens and the broth complemented each other perfectly. And the mac & cheese? A1. Creamy, rich, flavorful, with this subtle smoky taste that I wasn't expecting. I don't know exactly what they did to it, but whatever they did -- KEEP DOING IT. I also tried the BBQ ribs. They were good, although they were probably my least favorite item compared with everything else. But that's almost unfair because the chicken, greens and mac & cheese set the bar ridiculously high. I also went into the ribs with huge expectations after hearing people hype them up on TikTok, and I'm not really a ribs guy to begin with. So take my opinion there with a grain of salt. They were still good. My one area for improvement would be customer service. The woman who took my order wasn't rude or anything, but I personally would have appreciated a warmer greeting and more inviting energy. I'm very big on customer service, and I think the person at the front counter sets the tone for the entire experience. Maybe she was just having an off day -- we all have them -- but that was really the only part of my visit that didn't match the quality and energy of the food. The restaurant itself is small, clean and has some really cool artwork on the walls. It has a nice atmosphere without trying to be anything overly fancy. But the FOOD is the story here. At one point during my meal, I remembered that Black people make up a relatively small percentage of Oregon's population, and I became convinced somebody from that percentage had to be back there in that kitchen cooking. Because there was no way these greens were tasting this close to something my grandma would have made on Thanksgiving. I came in skeptical. I left thoroughly impressed. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or eat meat every day of your life, I'd recommend trying Dirty Lettuce. And if you're from the South and you're skeptical about getting legitimate soul food in Portland like I was? Go ahead and try it. It legitimately reminded me of a Southern Sunday plate from somebody's mama's kitchen. Dirty Lettuce proved me wrong -- and I'm glad they did. Highly recommended. Watch in-depth video breakdown here https://youtu.be/2LsMS2vxzRU?is=U5MfItnpo97tUvuq

Vegan deli spots are some of my favourite places to eat, which is a shame considering how few there…read moreare. So when I am in Portland and San Diego, it is a must to go to Ben and Esther's There are many delicious sandwich types to choose from. You can do bagels or on a variety of rolls/breads. Hot and cold standards abound, as well as breakfast style sandwiches! You can also get excellent deli sides like potato and mac salad. My partner and I like to share a sandwich and a 1/4 of mac and 1/4 of potato salads. The best combo.

Delicious food and so appreciated by this vegetarian and her lactose intolerant omnivorous family…read moremembers!! I haven't been able to have deli matzo ball soup in decades so this was a REAL treat. Their creative cream cheese flavors were also great on their fantastic bagels. It was so good we had to come back the next day for some care packages to take to the airport.

Finally decided to give this place a try. Their hours and…read morelocation don't really work for me but, I was a few blocks away and decided to check it out. It's... a hole in a wall place. That's not a bad thing, I love them. This might be the most hole in a wall place in Portland I've seen - plenty of seating though. Couple working there (seems for ages) is super nice. Menu seems more scaled back then before. I asked which hot dog they recommend and they suggested the pastrami dog ($7.50). First time having one, pretty tasty. Hot dogs are not Costco prices but, pretty reasonable for what the market rate is for them out there. Nothing too fancy, but it all somehow works. If you want a hot dog or a sandwich in a no frills place - this is a place to stop by if you're in the area.

Tasty good hot dog. We tried the Brick House: dog, bacon, cheddar, and fried onions. They had the…read moreusual condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo) yet it was the sweet-spicy mustard that I absolutely loved on this dog. Mmm, mmm, good! I may ask for them to add sauerkraut to this order. It's a little hole-in-the-wall place with down-to-earth welcoming staff.