Taste Portland’s Eastside food carts and patios with an expert guide
3 Hours
Food, drinks, tour guide
Explore Portland’s food cart scene on a guided walk through the up-and-coming Eastside. Meet local vendors, sample a wide range of dishes, and relax on patios along the way.
Arrive 10 minutes early; late arrivals can’t be accommodated. Bring a valid photo ID if you plan to drink. Tips are optional; typical service-industry gratuity is 18–20%.
Cancel 24+ hours before the tour for a full refund. Cancellations less than 24 hours before start or no-shows are non-refundable. Rescheduling less than 24 hours before start is charged an additional 50% of your previous total.
Yes—tell us immediately after booking. You can request vegetarian, no seafood, dairy free (not dairy items cooked-in), or no nuts. Same-day requests can’t be accepted, and special requests aren’t guaranteed.
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Bring an umbrella on rainy days and bring a full water bottle.
Yes. Bring a valid photo ID if you plan on drinking.
1207 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR US 97214
Portland food tours led by guides like Herb, Michelle, and Evangel have built a serious reputation for turning first-time visitors and longtime locals alike into true believers. Herb's food cart tours stand out particularly, with reviewers consistently praising his ability to introduce people to cuisines they'd never have tried on their own, while weaving in Portland history and culture throughout the walk. Michelle brings that same energy to the coffee and donut circuit, and Evangel's wine tour has earned its own devoted following. What makes these tours click seems to be the combination of genuinely great food and guides who actually care about the city they're showing off. Vegetarian dietary needs were handled without fuss, portion sizes are described as generous, and even self-described picky eaters walked away happy. The small group format keeps things personal, and several reviewers noted they ended up staying out longer than planned because the experience was just that enjoyable. This is the kind of tour that works equally well as a first-day orientation to Portland or a way for locals to rediscover their own backyard. If you're on the fence, the reviews tell a pretty consistent story: come hungry, expect to learn something, and plan to leave with a new favorite spot.
I had such a great time joining Michelle’s Lost Food Plate tour! Even as a Portland local, I had so much fun and got to explore a few spots I’d never been to before. The coffee and donuts were GREAT, and it was really interesting to see downtown’s coffee culture up close. I thought I knew all these places, but clearly I didn’t! I’d absolutely recommend this tour to friends and family, whether they’re visiting from out of town or locals wanting to experience Portland in a new way. It would also make a fun activity for a group trip!
Chelsea Wilcox
December 16, 2025
I had such a great time joining Michelle’s Lost Food Plate tour! Even as a Portland local, I had so much fun and got to explore a few spots I’d never been to before. The coffee and donuts were GREAT, and it was really interesting to see downtown’s coffee culture up close. I thought I knew all these places, but clearly I didn’t! I’d absolutely recommend this tour to friends and family, whether they’re visiting from out of town or locals wanting to experience Portland in a new way. It would also make a fun activity for a group trip!
Chelsea Wilcox
December 16, 2025