Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are PDX Coffee Club, Tastebud and JoLa Cafe, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap american restaurants in Portland. Great american food that fits your budget.
Portland's Cheap American Destinations
Portland’s culinary landscape is filled with affordable gems that celebrate the diverse flavors of American comfort food. This curated selection features everything from the fresh bakes at Grand Central Bakery and savory bites at PDX Sliders to the cozy atmosphere of JoLa Cafe. Whether you are craving a quick morning bagel or a relaxed evening at Eris Cocktail Lounge, these budget-friendly spots offer high-quality experiences across every corner of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap American Restaurants in Portland | Cheap American Food
- PDX Coffee Club · rated 5/5: American.
- Tastebud · rated 5/5: American.
- JoLa Cafe · rated 5/5: American.
- Maplewood Coffee & Tea · rated 5/5: American.
- Dick's Primal Burger · rated 5/5: American.
- Grand Central Bakery · rated 5/5: American.
- PDX Sliders · rated 5/5: American.
- Corkscrew · rated 5/5: American.
- Seven Virtues · rated 5/5: American.
- Saraveza · rated 5/5: American.
- Coava Coffee Roasters | Public Brew Bar & Roastery · rated 5/5: American.
- Target Café · rated 5/5: American.
- Stem Wine Bar PDX · rated 5/5: American.
- Bagel Land · rated 5/5: American.
- Eb & Bean · rated 5/5: American.
- Matt's BBQ · rated 5/5: American.
- Birdie Time Pub · rated 5/5: American.
- Eris Cocktail Lounge · rated 5/5: American.
- Black Cat Frozen Custard · rated 5/5: American.
- Interurban Publican's Table · rated 5/5: American.
- Portland Food Hall · rated 5/5: American.
- Reel M Inn · rated 5/5: American.
- Lazy Days Brewing Company · rated 5/5: American.
- The Knockback · rated 5/5: American.
- Mighty Bowl · rated 5/5: American.
- Kate's · rated 5/5: American.
- Elephants Delicatessen · rated 5/5: American.
- Thatcher's · rated 5/5: American.
- McMenamins Highland Pub & Brewery · rated 5/5: American.
- Ovation Coffee & Tea · rated 5/5: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
