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    4.8 (84 reviews)
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    Dragon bowl
    Elizabeth G.

    This food truck came to my apartment complex! I got the dragon bowl with the smoked pork. It was so good! And for $11 the portions were great I'm easily going to get at least 2 meals out of this .

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    Dan H.

    I get to be the first to review this cart and I can't tell you how excited I am about that. This might be my new favorite cart on the east side of town. Hell, it might be my new favorite cart period. After a hike today, friends and I were looking to get back to Portland to get some lunch. I suggested this cart pod as it is a bit north of where I live and I had yet to come here since it reopened within the last month or so. I knew of a few of the carts that were here just from walking by, but turns out Retrolicious hasn't been here very long. Sounds like they literally just opened. I don't know when, but certainly not very long ago. No Yelp reviews and that would be difficult to imagine if they had been open longer than a week because the food here and the service are killer. Spot on and killer!!! First, I defy you to walk by this cart and not want to eat here. Look at the pics I've posted. The cart is bright pink and just has that retro look to it, hence the name of the cart. They certainly have their brand down. Second, the woman (I think her name is Kim? Sorry, I'm bad with names.) who is one of the owners was just super friendly. My friends have a dog that we had with us and as soon as she saw us she offered up some free dog bones she had out. I don't own a dog myself, but I know that went far with my friends. After looking at the menu I knew which cart I would be eating at on this day. This is southern food to say the least. Or at least most of the menu tends to skew that way. Items such as Chicken and Waffles, Southern Style Mac and Cheese and Pulled BBQ Chicken with Slaw point you to the southern part of our country. If you read my reviews you will know that I am a very big fan of southern food. Probably my favorite and I didn't grow up anywhere near that part of the country. I have traveled down there and feel like I've tasted some very authentic meals in my time. This food is equal. Southern food served up with southern charm. You can't beat it. I did have the Chicken and Waffles (single size is $5, double is $7). Went with the double as I was super hungry after burning off many calories on the hike. This food is cooked to order, so don't expect that they have it sitting out under heat lamps. That is not how it is done at Retrolicious. Good food takes time and I have all the time in the world for good food to be prepared the right way. Took about 10 or so minutes and the food was actually brought out to us at the picnic table we were sitting at. It is the little things like this that bring a smile to my face. She didn't have to bring the food out. We would have been happy to walk back up and grab it, but she did and that means something. Taking a look at this food for the first time almost made me cry. Ok, not really. I was going for something there, but it didn't really work. Two nice breasts (I'm talking about the chicken here folks) over a fluffy waffle with warm syrup in a plastic container and hot sauce on the table. The chicken was about perfect. Not too salty, not too greasy and very tender. A bit of syrup on the waffles and some hot sauce on the chicken and I was in hog heaven. This is good after hiking food. This is good sunny weather food. Hell, this is good any weather food. All it needed was some sweet tea. I mentioned that to the woman (I hope her name was Kim. Again, sorry.) and she said she would get on that. Looking forward to that the next time I head back. We did get to speak to her about her cart a bit. i noticed the area code on the truck is a 541 area code. Didn't know where that was so I asked. She said they had just moved to Oregon from Arizona in the last few months and tried the cart down in Corvallis. That didn't work out so they relocated up here to Portland. Still living down there I believe, but looking to fully move up here sooner than later. Nice to get a bit of the back story. Corvallis lost, we won. I don't think you will be disappointed with the food here. I am super excited this is so close to my apartment and can't wait to get back.

    Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
    Dan H.

    Right now I am currently dreaming of the bright pink food cart that will park so conveniently in front of my office building every Friday for the lunch rush. Oh, the simple pleasures of the modern city. Check their Facebook page fort the menu because it changes! Warning: If you have a favorite dish, you might be a little sad if it isn't available, but if you enjoy variety, surprises, big smiles and large portions, this is your place! I almost don't want to say more because the lines get rather long... I already posted several photos. The greatest hits include the grilled cheese, Dragon Bowl, & anything with their buttermilk soaked fried chicken. There is some discussion and criticism and I understand people have their preferences. You could see it as a take it or leave it mode of business. Thankfully it's not for everyone or else the line would be unmanageable. Southern. Comfort. Creative. Quirky fun. Roy & Kimmy are always ready with a smile and fresh eats! Lots of love!

    Chicken flat bread that my sneaky friends ordered for our friend in the "bathroom" so we could try all the menus items at the wedding.
    Jesse R.

    I went to a wedding with this food truck and I was very pleasantly surprised with the higher quality food served at a decent pace. I was skeptical that one truck was serving the entire wedding, but it worked out great. They have a chalk board with the menu on it and you were able to order a watermelon salad and pick one of 4 very large entrees. Each option came out hot and super flavorful. It was so nice to have a break from the usual spinach salad and dry chicken at most wedding. See my pictures for more details on food and check this truck out if you get the chance.

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    This is a place that must be witnessed to really take in the full experience. It's an old A-frame…read morebuilding that has been modernized into a coffee and pastry shop. There is a great exterior patio area and the service is delightful. I honestly had never heard of a kolache before I visited this facility. I can honestly say that it's a unique but delicious pastry that comes with your choice of filling at this shop. I went with the OG and was definitely not disappointed. I was able to chat with the owner while I waited for my food and had a very lovely interaction. In general, the atmosphere is very friendly and seemed like a very family friendly environment. Definitely check it out if you want to have some quality service while trying a pastry you've probably never heard of... all at an affordable price and in a vintage style restaurant.

    Man I love a good kolache, and this place has some great ones. The exterior is some of the softest…read moreI've ever had on a kolache and I'm here for it. Definitely pillowy dinner roll vibes. I think 2-3 per person is more than enough. I myself am good with two to myself, but we always get a few more so we can try more flavors. We got a few to go and my favorite was definitely the spicy sausage. The cream cheese danish was also phenomenal. The eggs inside were also super soft and not over cooked. I do wish they had a slightly bigger menu, while there were a number of kolaches, it really seemed to just be different combinations of egg, cheese, and some breakfast protien (sausage, bacon, etc.). So one is just egg, then another is egg and cheese, another is sausage, egg, and cheese, then just sausage and egg, etc. All the different combos make it seem like there's a lot, but the real flavor options didn't vary a ton. But I will 100% be back, as it's a great grab and go breakfast options that's super delicious.

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    If not for Lola's, this would be the best brunch spot in LO. That being said, the cozy atmosphere…read moreand nostalgic feel make this place undeniably inviting. The staff is amazing! Consistently upbeat and friendly. I am frequently welcomed with a smile and a warm greeting. It's hard to beat excellent customer service... it's a lost art these days. The menu has range. There are traditional options and a few unique ones! The pastries are beyond spectacular. Their coffee cake is one of my favorite indulgences. The place is packed between 9 and 12 on weekends. Plan to get there early or plan to bring friends you want to chat with while you wait for your table during the busy period... there's a reason why this place is in high demand! It's local! It's a friendly environment! It's cozy! Most importantly, it's delicious.

    Stopped in for brunch on a whim today. We had been here a long time ago and forgotten just how good…read moreit is! We split the Vanilla Bread Pudding French Toast (baked and served with mascarpone cream, banana, and fresh caramel). It was a massive portion and a combination of two of my favorite things--it doesn't get much better than that. It was very tasty, though a little dry for my taste, so I did need a side of syrup. We also ordered sides of the Biscuit & Chorizo Gravy and the Red Breakfast Potatoes. The biscuit and gravy was the absolute show-stealer; that gravy was so flavorful! The potatoes were smaller than I expected but still delicious. I added some Secret Aardvark sauce to both, but that's just how I roll. Service was excellent; Hailey was both efficient and very pleasant!

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    This is a place I always love visiting whenever I'm in town. They have so many pastries and…read moredesserts to choose from, and it's honestly dangerous walking in without a plan That said, a few items were hit-or-miss. The plain croissant was unfortunately a miss for me--but the bacon & egg papillon was OMG delicious... so much so that I ended up buying three. No regrets!!! The Versaille, Tiramisu, and Marionberry cheesecake were all delish and absolutely worth trying. We also tried the beignet rocher, marionberry cheese croissant, everything-but-the-bagel croissant, peach papillon, and the kouign amann apple--so many fun options, and overall a great stop if you love pastries and want variety. Service was a little hit-or-miss. The first time I visited, the server seemed a bit grumpy - especially while I was placing a larger order, but on my return visit, a different server was noticeably friendlier... maybe because my order was a little smaller

    On a Sunday afternoon, the wait for a table was around 15 min. We sat outside. Thank goodness for…read morethe heated patio. I was disappointed by the lack of vegan options! It seems like the restaurant has gotten rid of their vegan entrees therefore I thought the toast was mid. On the bright side, they do have good jam.

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    La Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie - Inside... quite large because there's a whole upstairs and another to the right and outside seating

    Inside... quite large because there's a whole upstairs and another to the right and outside seating

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