Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Green Elephant, Gritty McDuff's and Belleflower Brewing, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover cheap restaurants in Portland with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Portland's Cheap Plant Based Destinations
Portland, Maine, is a haven for budget-conscious diners seeking delicious plant-based meals across a wide variety of global flavors. From the savory Thai dishes at Green Elephant to the classic American comfort food found at LB Kitchen and The Great Lost Bear, this collection showcases the city's vibrant meat-free scene. You can also explore artisanal Italian slices at OTTO or enjoy unique Chinese-inspired refreshments at Uncharted Tea without breaking the bank. Whether you are looking for a casual pub atmosphere or a cozy cafe, these affordable spots prove that eating green in the Forest City is both easy and satisfying.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Plant Based Restaurants in Portland | Cheap & Plant Based
- Green Elephant · rated 5/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Gritty McDuff's · rated 4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Belleflower Brewing · rated 4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Novare Res · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Another Round: 25 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ocotillo: 19 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Little Tap House: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sabieng: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Regards: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- The Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- East Ender: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Portland Pottery Cafe: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Local Sprouts: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Speckled Ax: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Monte's Fine Foods: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Black Cow Burgers & Fries: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Eventide Oyster Co: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Terlingua: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Flatbread Pizza: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Becky's Diner: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bayside American Cafe: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Coffee By Design (CBD): 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bayou Kitchen: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sammy's Scoops: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Eighty8 Donuts: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- LB Kitchen · rated 4/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Harbor Fish · rated 4/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Seafood.
- Wayside Tavern · rated 4/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- The Great Lost Bear · rated 3/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Duckfat: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. 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.
