Pull up a seat and explore the famous food pods Portland, a cluster of small kitchens—often in colorful trucks or trailers—each serving a different kind of food. You might find tacos next to Thai noodles, burgers across from vegan bowls, and a dessert cart tucked in the corner.
Often with shared seating, string lights, picnic tables, and a laid-back, come-as-you-are vibe, these pods are social places where friends meet up, families spread out, and everyone orders something different. The focus is on casual, creative food, local flavors, and the freedom to sample a bit of everything—no reservations, no fuss, just good eats in the open air.
There here are pods of all sizes throughout Portland. Here are some of our favorite food pods in Portland. You can search many Portland food cart items (though not all) using this Portland food cart finder tool. It boasts about 200 food cart trucks in Portland and allows you to search by cuisine, trademark dishes, and dietary needs.
Hawthorne Asylum
1080 SE Madison St
20+ food carts, large fire pit and plenty of sangria.
Killingsworth Station
1331 N. Killingsworth St
International offerings abound from Salvadorian and Oaxacan carts, to latkes, pierogis, and Southern offerings.
The Lot @ John’s Marketplace
3535 SW Multnomah Blvd – 3560 SE Powell Blvd
Smartly situated next to John’s Marketplace, one of Portland’s largest bottle shops, this food cart pod has everything from slow-cooked BBQ to fried chicken sandwiches and mini cakes.
Piknik Park Food Cart Pod
1122 SE Tacoma St
Comfort foods, Moroccan cuisine, and Nepalese foods are just some of the many tasty options. There’s a craft beer garden too!
Portland Mercado
7238 SE Foster Rd
Mexican, Peruvian, Colombian, and más, this is a must-stop for all who love Latin American cuisine. Grocery store and coffee shop included.
Prost! Marketplace
4237 N Mississippi Ave
Set on the trendy and walkable North Mississippi Avenue, food selection here ranges from vegan bowls to Korean-style tacos. The pod is anchored by German pub Prost!
Click here to see our curated list of food cart pods and food carts outside of Portland. Prepare for your mouth to start watering now!
Food Cart Pods Portland – Popular Questions
How Many any food cart pods are there in Portland?
Portland has more than 500 food carts at any given time. Most of the carts are organized into groups, or pods, and share an area with several other food carts. While the carts are largely on wheels, they tend to stay in the same pod location.
What city has the most food trucks?
Portland, Oregon, has the most food trucks!
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