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    Tastebud

    4.1 (287 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Bars
    Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    TASTEBUD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Ashley L.

    Ordered two pizzas to go and they were ready when we arrived. Found parking right out front. The pizza was well cooked. The sauce was not quite taken out enough from the center and the flavor combos were not my preference. However, it is the only pizza that has not spiked out blood sugar street eating. One of our toppings was missing from our pizza as well.

    The Peachzza
    Cesar D.

    My family and friends stopped by Tastebud , we have heard my great things about there Pizza and chill atmosphere. They did not disappoint. They are located in downtown Multnomah Village off of SW 35th Ave and Capital Highway next to the Bishops Barber shop. Street parking is a hit and miss around this area plan ahead to find a spot. As you walk in you are greeted by a very friendly staff. The decor is very clean with exposed ceiling beams within an open kitchen and ample seating options. The menu has 9 menu options of pizzas but they are flexible in creating a Pizza to your liking. We ordered three pizzas, The classic spicy, The Peachzza and the Subterranean . Each had great flavor, all are 16 inch, crust is nice and crispy, even with so many different toppings, cheese and meat options we did not see much moisture or grease runoff which is very much appreciated. These are some of the great findings during our first visit. The Spicy Classic, we added pepperoni and Sausage, it also includes Calabrian chiles, tomato sauce, mozzarella, ricotta and parmesan cheese. The Peachzza has sliced peaches, jalapeños, basil,mascarpone, mozzarella. Cheese. The Subterranean was loaded, roasted cremini mushrooms, thyme,fresh mozzarella, pecorino,mozzarella and breadcrumbs we added bacon, this pizza was very filling. They have salad options and a few wine, beer and cider options. I had a King cola from Bone yard. This is a must try pizza restaurant, we will be visiting again, they are a pick up or dine in only business.

    Alex B.

    Housemade sodas - Tropical pineapple & Blueberry - interesting! Neither really taste like the flavor they say they are but, that said, I enjoyed both. Light, refreshing and not overly carbonated. Definitely worthwhile especially on a hot day. Half Carnivore and half peach jalapeño panchetta - WOW! I get now why their pizzas are such a great hit! The crust is light and chewy and they deserve an extra star just for their risk in trying such unique artisan combos. The Carnivore was flavorful and perfectly balanced. The peach was also unique in its own way. The peaches themselves, harvested locally, rival the best I've had in Georgia. Oddly enough, in the pizza they lost some of their flavor but that was okay as the jalapeño added the missing dimension. Don't even think twice about adding the pruscetto as it added the final touches to round it out. If you're worried about it being too hot, try their homemade ranch. Think of it like a green goddess dressing with a smokey dill flavor. I actually preferred it with the Carnivore. Service - we ate outside and had Billy as our server He was extremely personable and, you could tell, very seasoned. He had influence on bringing back the restaurant after covid and we're all glad he did! Lots of folks were getting pizzas to go and a local haunt! We appreciated all of his guidance with food selections. Ask for him by name and you won't be disappointed with service! I'm curious now to try out the other pizza combos, I'm hooked! 4-4.5 stars but gladly rounded up to five for their bravery to try unique twists as stated above. FYI - they sadly don't make bagels anymore BUT if you sign up for their newsletter you can be in the loop with their take home kit for bagels during the holidays. Apparently they're extremely popular!

    Lox bagel. So good I forgot to take a picture before digging in.
    Jackie M.

    I'm so happy the dining room is finally open again! The pizza is some of the best in town, and you really can't beat the kale salad. They have a wonderful focus on seasonal ingredients, and my family eats here often to enjoy the rotating selection of pies.

    The Solidarity
    Rachel W.

    Friendly staff and great pizza! We got the solidarity and it was perfect. Loved how crispy it was.

    Sausage pizza
    Phil J.

    Delicious wood fired pizza. The ambiance is lacking as you have to pick up food at the door, no sit down service. They seem to be clinging to 2020 regulations. The pizza changes with the seasons and what's available you are always in for a treat. If you are not in the mood for pizza they also have a great selection of different breads.

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    David T.

    We live around the area and we're walking thru Multnomah Village when we stumbled across Tastebud. We already had dinner plans so we decided to buy some of their bread to eat the next morning. We got the hearth focaccia with corn, jalapeño, pickled peppers, mozzarella, and pecorino and a cinnamon babka. The focaccia was so airy and decadent ,even the next morning. The flavors are distinct, but not overpowering that lets you continue enjoying the bread without making you feel any regrets. The cinnamon babka was amazing as well. It is a great dish to have in the morning with a cup of coffee. It has a nice subtle sweetness to it, which is great because I typically don't like things super sweet. Tastebud looks like it's doing takeout or not, and not sure if/when they'll open up dine in again, but they do have a few outdoor tables if you want to eat there.

    #4 Pesto + Tomato on Plain Bagel
    Lily C.

    Tastebud has been a great place to stop for pizza for years, but when I saw they had a booth at the Multnomah Days Street festival today with bagel sandwiches I knew I had to stop and try. I went with the #4 tomato and pesto and it was a great walking snack as I checked out the rest of the vendors. I got there right when the festival started so I got my sandwich very fast after ordering, but with how great their food is and with being parked right outside their own restaurant, I won't be surprised if they gather a significant crowd the rest of the festival.

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    22 days ago

    Pizza was very good. Great vegan options. Servers were quick and friendly. Cozy atmosphere too!

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    5 months ago

    High quality pizza in the heart of the village! This is our go to spot for unique, fancy pizza!

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    Food: 10/10, ambiance: 10/10. Service: 10/10. Being real af about hating ICE: 60000000~/10. Keep it up

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    2 years ago

    Amazing pizza and great atmosphere. Staff was very friendly. So glad inside seating is available again, it's so nice and cozy in Tastebud.

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    7 months ago

    great place founded walking past the pizza was hella good i like it it took a bit to be ready but it was worth it

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    My friend had her wedding here. The staff were wonderful and the Kale caesar salad is AMAZING!!!

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    Pizza Kat

    4.5(137 reviews)
    3.9 mi•Goose Hollow

    I've only had delivery from Pizza Kat, so I can't say anything about the location, but the food is…read moregreat. Had pizza from here twice during a long stay in Portland, and enjoyed it both times. The first time, we had a pepperoni pizza, a side of meatballs, and grape sorbetto. We liked the meatballs so much that, the second time, we had the Alley Kat pizza and, again, the grape sorbetto. The pizzas were both excellent--good crust with a great chew, good proportions for the toppings, and a cheese that tasted like cheese. (reductive? Maybe, but so much mozzarella is bland and rubbery that it seems worth mentioning.) The grape sorbetto was an excellent way to finish the meal both times: sweet, but not too sweet, and very bright to cleanse the palate.

    I hate to write this review because I was genuinely excited to try this place, but with so many…read moregreat pizza options nearby, this one is an easy skip for me. Unfortunately, this was both our first and last visit. I don't think I've ever disliked a pizza before, but this may be the first one I would genuinely call bad. I enjoy wood-fired pizza and don't mind a little char, but somehow this pizza tasted noticeably bitter despite having very little visible charring. Whether it was the lack of sauce, the sauce itself being quite bland, or simply an imbalance of flavors, the end result just wasn't pleasant. The biggest issue is the value. A $25 cheese pizza doesn't need to be life-changing, but it should at least taste better than Costco's. In this case, unfortunately, it didn't. If your goal is to enjoy great pizza, I'd recommend one of the many other pizza spots in the area instead.

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    Order Station and entryway seating

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    Oven and Shaker - Spicy Salami Special Pizza

    Oven and Shaker

    3.9(896 reviews)
    4.2 mi•Pearl District
    •$$

    I like this place! It has that old warehouse feel, but still modern. I found a quiet time early in…read morethe afternoon on a Tuesday before heading to a concert later in the day. The bartender (Ryan!) was super friendly and made me an incredible Añejo old-fashioned with El Tesoro tequila. Turns out, he knew the co-founder of Tequila Ocho years ago and helped in the early days of the additive-free tequila movement. Anyway, the cocktail was well balanced and delicious! It was now happy hour, so I ordered a gluten-free spicy salami pizza. It was one of the best thin crust pizzas I have ever had! I thought about saving some of it for later, but I inhaled the whole thing. The sauce was perfectly proportioned. The spicy salami and cheese blend was incredible. I highly recommend this pizza! I needed a second cocktail, and Ryan made me an incredible Sazerac. Sweet, but no too sweet, and a wonderful way to wrap up my meal.

    I am going to let you in on a little secret. I've been coming here for years, and this place is…read moreconsistently fantastic! This review is broken up into 2 parts. Pizza (Oven) and Cocktails (Shaker). The Oven part of the restaurant name. When it comes to food, I love pizza and that is what I am going to highlight here. They have a nice selection of standard pizza and 18 different additional toppings that you can add so it is super easy to get a pizza just the way you like it OR create something never before seen. It up to you! Don't forget to ask about the daily pizza pie they are currently offering. I am gluten free. I am not celiac. I actively avoid gluten. Their GF crust is a great option. I remember the first time I got it I asked the server if this was the GF crust and they said it was. I was like amazing! Note to self: Yelp does not support emoji in reviews. The Shaker part of the restaurant name For me, the craft cocktails here are spectacular! There is a half page menu with 9 well thought out drinks. It changes regularly. Is it seasonally? I don't know. There are tasting notes and even the actual recipe for the drink! I've never seen that before. If something doesn't suit your fancy, ask for something off menu. I've done it several times and always been pleased.

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    Oven and Shaker - Bar and kitchen view

    Bar and kitchen view

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    Butterscotch Budino

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    Escape From New York Pizza - Pepperoni Slice

    Escape From New York Pizza

    3.9(802 reviews)
    4.1 mi•Alphabet District, Northwest
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    Portland is a tough place for pizzerias since the variety & quality is so good throughout the city…read more But for 25+ (35?) years, this little slice-or-whole-pie place in NW 23rd has churned out the tied-for-best pizza in the city. It's true NY style, thin enough to fold if you're walking, the perfect amount of oily, with only the freshest of mozzarella. Slices are available at the counter (and a few stools if you're just having a quick lunch) all day. For a whole pie, call ahead to schedule (503-22-SLICE has been their number since I moved here decades ago) and they'll give you a time generally 20-35 minutes in the future depending on how busy they are. Staff are just like NYC: no suck-up, extra sarcasm, and if you stand at the register for 5+ minutes fumbling with your wallet, they might make a snide comment. But it's endearing grouchy, not really mean, and it adds to the "flavor" of the whole place. Parking in NW 23 is usually very hard. Being a friend to run in while you drive around the block, then enjoy how your car smells HEAVENLY on the way home!

    We used to stop here for a slice when we were in this neighborhood shopping in Portland. It was…read moregreat, go in, select a slice, then walk out with a hot piece of pizza. We hadn't stopped in years, but we were in the neighborhood and hungry, so we stopped. I walked in and was asked if it was for "here, or to go". Since we were going to be sitting at a table outside, I said we were sitting out there and didn't know what that was considered. The guy on the other side of the counter said something like, "You think the city puts those tables there and keeps them clean?" and some other rude remarks. Maybe they are trying to be New Yorkers and play the part? I don't know, I was jut put off by it. I waited for them to heat up the slices and then went outside to eat with my wife. The pizza was just "ok" and nothing like I remember. Between the attitude and the quality of food, we will not be returning.

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    Escape From New York Pizza - Retro Decor

    Retro Decor

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    Slice with all the seasonings.

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    Life of Pie - $7 Margherita with Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil

    Life of Pie

    4.4(367 reviews)
    4.7 mi•Northwest, Alphabet District
    •$$

    Life of pie is one of my favorite happy hours as it is 7 days a week from 11:00 to 6:00 p.m…read more everyday. $9 for a dine-in margarita pizza. They also have an assortment craft beers and an extensive pizza menu. Outdoor seating when the weather is nice and heat lamps in case it's a little cool.

    My wife and I used to live down the street from this place for four years, so we've had many…read moreexperiences here. They charge a premium, but the food is consistently hit or miss. For example, when the Arugula Salad is made well, it is fantastic. However we have had repeated experiences where the greens are not fresh, or the dressing is forgotten, or there is no cheese. We have had repeated issues specifically with takeout orders, over many years. Additionally, if you dine-in, there is an entire bottle of oil on the table that you are encouraged to use on your pizza. It is delicious, and really completes the pizza flavor profile! They used to automatically include two small containers of oil per pizza if you ordered to-go. Current policy appears to be to not include any oil with the pizza (unless explicitly asked) and to only provide a maximum of two oils (even if multiple pizzas are ordered). I don't know if there is an oil shortage or what, but this is silly for a place that charges so much for their pizza. Life of Pie is a typical Portland restaurant that expects you to tip before you receive your food (and also expects you to bus your own table). To me, this expectation alongside with the inconsistency of the food for the price, is disappointing, and does not encourage people to go out of their way to return. When the food is good it is a solid place, however I would expect much more consistency for the price they command.

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    Life of Pie - Happy hour $9 margherita pizza.

    Happy hour $9 margherita pizza.

    Life of Pie - Margherita with Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil

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    Sizzle Pie - Cheese

    Sizzle Pie

    3.6(976 reviews)
    4.1 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    I don't entirely remember what I got but it was a slice of Buffalo Chicken and something that's…read more"Bee" Slice (assuming honey), butttt it was pretty good! People weren't lying when they said it was greasy but I loved the crunch and proportion of the flavors! The sodas were good but had an off-putting after taste, could just be me though. Overall: Food is good, does the job, and is filling :) Service was good, guy was cool. Inside was a nice retro ambiance.

    Solid place to get a satisfying cheap eat. My girlfriend…read morethought the pepperoni pizza was too greasy so maybe not the best place for ppl with sensitive tummies. We came in for the smell of pizza and we're not disappointed. We were greeted by a window with 6-8 different pizza types and two vegan options. I really liked how they had slice options for about $6 and half slice options for about $3. Really accessible for ppl with less than $5 and great to try something you're unsure of. I got a slice and salad combo for $11 that I really enjoyed. There was a lot salad that took up half the plate and I enjoyed the balsamic. The quality of the produce was 10/10. I got a piece with pesto cheese and balsamic. It was 4/5. My other friend really enjoyed the pepperoni. They have a soda fountain of all the jones sodas if that's ur thing. All the staff were really cool and stylish. Wouldn't go out of my way to come back but a solid place to return to if I'm nearby and want something reliable.

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