Papa G's Organic Deli
For environmentally conscious vegetarians, Papa G's Organic Deli is a must-try. Billed as "the most organic restaurant in Portland," Papa G's specializes in all-organic vegetarian cuisine. The restaurant also uses local ingredients when possible and even composts its trash. The deli offers many vegetarian options made from its signature flavored tofus, soy and local vegetables. The deli also offers a full selection of organic beers and wines.
Papa G's Organic Deli
2314 SE Division St.
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 235-0244
www.pappags.com/
Vege Thai
Vegetarians looking for a spicy meal will enjoy the extensive vegan options found at Vege Thai. As the name implies, this is a completely meat-free Thai restaurant. Vege Thai serves the most extensive list of Thai curries, vegetable rolls, fried rice and noodle dishes in Portland. All dishes can be served with tofu or other mock-meat options and can be prepared from mild to hot. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, with take-out and catering available.
Vege Thai
3272 SE Hawthorne
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 234-2171
www.vegethai.com
Vegetarian House
Vegetarian House offers one of the most unique meat-free Chinese food menus in Portland. In addition to vegetable and tofu dishes, the restaurant specializes in mock-meat versions of popular Chinese foods. Here vegetarians can enjoy items such as sesame "chicken" and orange "beef." They even have a meat-free "crab" rangoon. Those who want to sample all the restaurant has to offer will enjoy the weekly lunch buffet.
Vegetarian House
22 NW Fourth Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 274-0160
www.vegetarianhouse.com
Whole Foods Market
Another great vegetarian option is Whole Foods Market, which offers a wide variety of vegetarian foods such as sandwiches, pizzas and soups, as well as desserts such as cakes, doughnuts and cookies. Many Whole Foods Markets in the Portland area have entire sections in their cafes that only offer vegetarian foods. The menu changes daily, and the staff will gladly accommodate reasonable requests.
Whole Foods Market
3535 NE 15th Ave
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 288-3414
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Back To Eden Bakery
Vegetarians with a sweet tooth should be sure to visit Back to Eden Bakery. A popular breakfast spot, the Bakery serves up an ever-changing, 100 percent animal-product-free menu of cakes, cookies, muffins, scones, pies, tarts and sweet breads, using nearly all organic ingredients. They also serve several varieties of dairy-free ice cream and organic Italian sodas. The local favorite, cellar door coffee, is available hot and fresh all day long. Because all of their desserts are animal product free, the bakery is also popular with vegans.
Back to Eden Bakery Boutique
2217 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 477-5022
www.backtoedenbakery.com
