Looking for vegan-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are The Spice & Tea Exchange, Fried Egg I'm In Love and Portland Food Hall, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegan-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover cheap restaurants in Downtown Portland with vegan options. Budget-friendly vegan dining.
Downtown Portland's Cheap Vegan Destinations
Downtown Portland offers a vibrant landscape of affordable plant-based dining that caters to every craving without stretching your budget. This curated selection spans a global palette, featuring everything from classic American comfort at Fried Egg I'm In Love and Deschutes Brewery to Mediterranean specialties at The Mezz and Mexican-inspired fare at The Big Legrowlski. With additional options ranging from Vietnamese and Japanese to Italian favorites, these accessible eateries ensure that delicious vegan meals are always within reach in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Vegan Restaurants in Downtown Portland | Cheap & Vegan
- The Spice & Tea Exchange · rated 5/5: 18 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fried Egg I'm In Love · rated 5/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Portland Food Hall · rated 5/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Deschutes Brewery and Public House · rated 4/5: 25 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Paddy's · rated 4/5: 23 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cheerful Tortoise · rated 4/5: 15 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Baes · rated 4/5: 14 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Great Harvest · rated 4/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bar Fifteen · rated 4/5: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rollin' Fresh · rated 4/5: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Bottle + Kitchen · rated 4/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mother's Bistro's Bakery · rated 4/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Water Avenue Coffee · rated 4/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Saint Cupcake · rated 4/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ground Kontrol Arcade · rated 3/5: 25 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- St. Honoré Boulangerie · rated 3/5: 15 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- The Big Legrowlski · rated 3/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Bowery Bagels · rated 3/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Silverado · rated 3/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kinnamons · rated 3/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Redstraw Tea Bar: 30 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- DarSalam: 30 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Greenleaf: 23 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Phat Cart: 23 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Habibi: 22 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Taylor Street Tavern: 22 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Hotlips Pizza: 19 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Caffè Umbria: 18 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Azar Indulgences: 17 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Al-Amir: 16 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
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.
