Portland Food Carts, Pods & Patios Tour

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US$122.06 per guest

Adult x1

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Earliest available date: July 28, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Oregon

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 10 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Other

Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Portland's iconic food cart scene on a walking tour. Sample diverse cuisines like Slavic, Mexican, and Bavarian while learning about food culture in Portland's vibrant neighborhoods.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover what the food cart hype is all about in the city invented food cart pods! With over 1000 food carts throughout the city, let us take you around to some of the best and taste the delicious foods that make Portland a true foodie destination. On this walking tour, you’ll discover global foods, quench your thirst with tasty drinks, and learn fun history in this colorful neighborhood. We like to think this is the perfect way to discover quirky Portland, eat where the locals eat, and have fun!

Tour highlights:

- Try hearty servings of food and beverages from 5-7 different food carts. You'll get more than a full meal!

- Learn all about Portland food cart culture. (We don't call them trucks for a reason.)

- Try a selection of diverse food like Slavic, Mexican, Bavarian, and Burmese delights.

- Discover Portland’s historic, off-the-beaten-path Eastside neighborhood to check out the local street art.

What You Get

Local guide

Meals

All food and drinks included

Gratuities

Good To Know

All special dietary requirements must be communicated at time of booking. We are happy to welcome vegetarians and pescatarians, but due to the diverse nature of food carts visited, please note not all stops can be made gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan.
This is a walking tour, total walking distance will be approximately 1 miles. Please be prepared to walk in any type of weather. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately including footwear and umbrella/rain gear.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

CARTOPIA FOOD CARTS

Join Lost Plate Food Tours for a delicious foodie adventure through Portland's colorful Central Eastside neighborhood. From here, we'll set our to 3 more locations trying a total of 6-7 delectable dishes.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Hawthorne Asylum Food Cart Pod

One of Portland’s largest (and coolest) food cart pods sits on the former grounds of the Oregon Hospital for the Insane. Mentally prepare yourself to try 4 insanely delicious dishes that we’ve hand-picked to highlight the diversity of our local food cart scene.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Goat Blocks (Pass By)

Just a stone’s throw across the river from Downtown, Portland’s Industrial Eastside neighborhood is celebrated for its vibrant murals, interactive art installations, and quirky history.

Portland

One of our favorite patios in Portland, this lively food cart pod is home to a mix of standout carts and a well-known local bakery. We’ll top off the afternoon with a delicious dish!

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

CARTOPIA FOOD CARTS, Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Multnomah County Oregon, United States, US, 97214

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Cartopia Food Carts: 1207 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland OR, 97214. There are two entrances, please use entrance on 12th St near the white bike racks. Your guide will be at a table there, or if wet/rainy will be under covered area, and will have a yellow sign and yellow bag on table.

End Point

Pan Y Pueblo, Southeast Stark Street, Multnomah County Oregon, United States, US, 97214

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The tour ends about a 12min walk from the starting location.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

based on 179 reviews

(Viator)

Bites and Bits (of information)

July 15, 2026

Perfect for solo travelers as well as groups. Portions are a good size. Guide is really personable and keeps the energy light and fun.

(TripAdvisor)

Feasting across the food trucks.

July 06, 2026

Herb was a wonderful guide and provided interesting information about Portland and food carts along the way. The selection of food we ate were all delicious and varied with ample sized servings - n...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Fun and Yummy!

July 04, 2026

This is a very fun experience. Food carts are an important part of Portland's culinary scene, offering cuisine from around the world. Our tour guide, Herb, was fun and full of interesting informati...read more

(Viator)

Yum

June 11, 2026

Great food and info on a fascinating side of Portland. There were six separate dishes in different food parks.

(Viator)

Had a great time on this...

June 10, 2026

Had a great time on this food tour. Our guide Michelle was amazing, so knowledgeable about the local food scene and Portland history. The food was all great and generous portions. Definitely recomm...read more

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