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    The Heist

    4.5 (108 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
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    Pistachio Cream Mocha
    Ashley C.

    This is another food cart spot in Portland and I think I read that it has the largest indoor seating area. The amount of actual carts outside isn't as many as I expected, and the ones I wanted like the cookies were actually closed when I went. We ended up just ordering a meal for our kids. The guy was so grumpy and impatient, but at least it was the only bad service I received during my whole Portland trip. Other than that, the actual place itself is very nice inside. Tons of TVs and I could see this being a popular hangout spot on the weekends or at night. There is a small arcade inside, but it only fits a few games. There is also a coffee shop inside which I thought was a bar at first glance, but they had some good specialty drinks available. We tried the pistachio cream mocha and it was pretty good despite not having actual pistachio visible. I'm not sure I'd be in a rush to come back unless I wanted indoor seating specifically.

    Cuban chicken sandwich.
    Tom J.

    Met some friends for a birthday get together here and it was a fun time! It is VERY crowded on weekends. We were able to get seats outside and it was a not too hot day. A couple of friends and I went to Frybaby to try the Korean fried chicken. The truly exciting part was that they have many gluten free options. I had the chicken tenders and they were super delish. The cucumber salad was pretty good, but a bit spicy for me. The radish salad was excellent. One of our other friends got food from Isla Bella, which is Cuban food. She got a basket of fried plantains and they were also gluten free! I don't always like plantains but these were great. She also got the Cuban chicken sandwich, which looked delicious. This is a fun place to go with some friends, but I would try to go on the more off hours.

    Honey Walnut Shrimp from Golden Triangle
    Lois M.

    My new favorite food cart pod in Portland! What a cool place - so many food trucks with a wide variety of food items, lots of seating inside and out, as well as nice fun touches like a VW bus "art installation" and an outside area where kids can play. The inside seating area also has a bar - service was prompt and friendly. The Heist is a remodeled bank building that boasted a true bank robbery back in the day (fun fact: the real bank robber was in attendance at the grand opening!). Remnants from the former bank that The Heist is located in are cleverly designed into the decor everywhere you look. I ordered food from Golden Triangle and a Liquid Death Cherry Obituary from the bar to drink. Yummy yummy yummy! Oh yeah, Poison Waters hosts the Drag Queen Brunch at The Heist. Check it out! Fun place to eat and hang out - can't wait to go back and try something else... maybe I'll see you there at the next Drag Queen Brunch.

    Carne Asada Bowl
    Ciarra L.

    There are many options in this food cart section! Prices are so'so! It was busy but service was fast & there were lots of places to try. One thing to note is none of the carts offer drinks, you need to buy from the two vending machines onsite or hit the bar like area inside for craft drinks. Family friendly and pet friendly.

    More delicious food
    Kimberly T.

    This place is a real vibe!!! We loved it. There were so many chooses - we really could appreciate it. We chose what we wanted to eat, went inside, grab a table and order drinks then played music bingo. Bingo is every Wednesdays at 6:30pm. We had such a good time.

    Bake on the Run
    Kate O.

    Super cute place. Nice inside and great selection of foods. Inside has a nice bar and lots of seating. A coffee shop and an amazing fish tank! This is a really nice place for families, and I even saw a doggie inside (not a small one), so many inside is also pet-friendly? Fills up fast on weekends. Also, the prices for food here, I feel are at least %20 cheaper than other pods I've been to. Many things are 10-15 vs 15-20. Bake on the Run is a favorite place here, worth it just to try that cart.

    Amelia R.

    This is an awesome food cart pod! I was highly impressed by the delicious food and amazing indoor seating area and bar. I will definitely be back!

    Safe Deposit boxes
    Kim D.

    Fun and interesting food cart pod. Love the idea of a converted bank. Sadly the safe deposit boxes with hidden treasures is no more thanks to people abusing it BUT you can find them in them in the coffee shop. Great variety of food carts with an assortment of cuisines to choose from. Had a pretty good Bloody Mar from the bar and seating was plenty. Great addition to the neighborhood.

    Old bank safe
    Sarah C.

    This might be the best food cart pod in Portland. Located in Woodstock neighborhood, it's clear they put a lot of thought into this development. They picked a theme (bank / Monopoly) and ran with it. It's fun for both adults and kids to explore and see every little detail that relates to it - penny floor, murals, bank vault, Monopoly cards, etc. even if you don't care about the theme, it's a pleasant place to be, with plenty of exterior and interior seating. The property has its own bar and coffee shop, so no matter what hour you show up you can get a beverage. They have about 20 food carts that keeps their own hours, and have managed to attract some heavy hitters, such as Bake on the Run, Bark City BBQ, CoKieas Kitchen, Cookie McCookie Face, Golden Triangle, Kim, Jong Grillin, Rocket Breakfast. Overall, they cover a wide variety of cuisines and everybody in the family should be able to find something to enjoy here.

    The Heist: outdoor seating around the corner
    Chiemi N.

    This is by far the best food cart pod that I've been to! I saw on a vegan Facebook post a photo of CocKlea's Kitchen Soul Bowl and thought to myself, I need this! I looked to see where they were located, and that's what brought me to The Heist! I parked on the street about a block away, so not too far. All the food carts looked like they were doing brisk business. I found CocKlea's fairly quickly and put my order in. CocKiea's Kitchen is 100% vegan. As I waited for my order, I wandered around to see what the other carts were offering. There was a wide variety. Many had at least one vegan offering. At first I was nervous about wandering too far from the cart I ordered from. I found an unoccupied picnic bench. I thought if I deserted it, it would be hard to find a place to sit, it was that busy! I was wrong, I found a really cool spot around the corner. After I ate, I wandered inside, so glad I did! The indoor seating area was really nice! They had fancyish tables and chairs! The vibe was really cool! There's a game room, indoor bathrooms, groupings of comfy chairs! I will definitely be back and hope to bring a group of friends with me!

    Jake A.

    Came here on a rainy Sunday afternoon and wow! This is a wonderful spot. Plenty of seating, great ambience, and a touch of the fantastic with all of the bank related items! Very cool and seems to be family friendly and have plenty of seating. It was such a nice relaxing time--I ordered some food, chilled for a bit, then ordered some more, rinse and repeat! A delightful afternoon and I love that there's a centralized place for seating and so many options for food--something for everyone!

    Japanese logger from their taps. Really good.
    Lea G.

    I finally got to check out this cool place on a nice day after a hike. There are a lot of food trucks here. I would say about 70% with an Asian or Indian flair. Definitely going to come back and try one of those places soon. I chose the Smashburger place today. What an excellent choice I made! Two burgers on a really nice bun with plenty of cheese and a great sauce! There's a inside space with a bar that is really good. The artwork is interesting. The bar area backing is safety deposit boxes. It's pretty cool actually. It's open light and breezy. Very clean with plenty of tables. The tables were clean and so was the bathroom area. Lots of people there enjoying the afternoon. Families with their kids, couples, a lot of smiling faces hanging out. Plenty of choices of food here and definitely a good vibe. Check it out.

    Penny mosaic ;)
    Ben C.

    Cool holdup in Woodstock. Great selection of food trucks, cozy setting inside with plenty of community seating. Taps & cocktails indoor. Fun feature ~ bank vault with heist map ;)

    Coconut linguine and fried shrimp

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    Ask the Community - The Heist

    Are there bathrooms on site?

    Yes! The facilities are so nice! Bathrooms on site, full bar, fish tanks, coffee shop, bank vaults, tv's, tons of seating!

    They named it after a crime committed in 2010?

    Per their website: Named after the old US Bank that once stood on the site, The Heist's unique theme… 

    Anybody have a photo of the menu(s)? Thanks.

    Because 'the Heist" is the name of the pod, there's no one menu. Google their website and there's menus for some of the carts there.

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    Great food cart pod in an area that had few to no food carts before!

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    One day I didn't budget my time properly so I was looking for lunch that wasn't fast food that I…read morecould eat in the car. Fish and chips to the rescue. I got the cod. It had a panko crust which sometimes I prefer to batter. They were a little bit salty for my taste but ever since I got COVID lots of things have tasted salty so take that with a grain of salt I'm not a tartar sauce guy but this is some great sauce. I feel like later I got a piece of tarragon(?) out of my teeth and reminded me of the herby yummy sauce. I scoffed at first at the chips. Very non uniformly cut but surprisingly all well cooked. I don't know if it's they type of potato but the skin was really off putting. But solid toothsome chips that a splash of vinegar helps a lot. If I end up in a similar position again I'll definitely consider coming back.

    Friendly owners. Sizzling fresh food. Price was decent for a food cart serving seafood. I got the…read morelarge serving for $16 and that was a good choice. I came after a review I read on Eater for FoPo area eats. I'm not a huge fried food fan but this place was good. I got the Steelhead trout fish and chips. Wait was ok they give you a buzzer so you can stroll around the food court. Took about 10 mins not bad. The locally sourced steelhead was a delicious surprise. Tender, juicy fish with crispy breading. Good seasoning. Fries were thicker so not as crispy but still hearty. 3 medium sized pieces of fish. They included ketchup for the fries as well as malt vinegar and tartar sauce for authentic fish dip. Wedge of lemon, too! All in a earth-friendly cardboard box. They take credit just fine. Very convenient location at Carts on Foster just down the street from where I was staying. So I walked back and enjoyed there. If you're staying you could probably cruise over to any local breweries or the bar cart for a beer to complement the fried food. Good time!!!

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