Black Cow Burgers & Fries – American
The sizzle of the flat-top and the golden aroma of perfectly seasoned fries define this vibrant neighborhood haunt, where the timeless appeal of a hand-pressed burger takes center stage. Guests sink into a menu of soulful favorites, from the earthy richness of mushroom-topped patties and nostalgic, savory slushburgers to the satisfying, golden crunch of country-fried chicken. It is a sanctuary of comfort food where every toasted bun and melted slice of cheese serves as a delicious reminder of the simple, savory joys of a classic American meal.
83, Exchange Street, Portland, ME, 04101 https://www.blackcowburgers.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Black Cow Burgers & Fries
Dairy-Free at Black Cow Burgers & Fries
Black Cow Burgers & Fries in Portland has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickles, House Regular Potato Chips and Fried Brussel Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Black Cow Burgers & Fries
Black Cow Burgers & Fries in Portland has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pickles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Black Cow Burgers & Fries
Black Cow Burgers & Fries in Portland has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Fried Fish Sandwich and Pickles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Black Cow Burgers & Fries
Black Cow Burgers & Fries in Portland has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Dirty Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Black Cow Burgers & Fries
Black Cow Burgers & Fries in Portland has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickles, House Regular Potato Chips and Fried Brussel Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Black Cow Burgers & Fries
Black Cow Burgers & Fries in Portland has 19 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Pickles and House Regular Potato Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Black Cow Burgers & Fries
Black Cow Burgers & Fries in Portland has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickles, Tomato Soup and Sonic Sour. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Black Cow Burgers & Fries
Black Cow Burgers & Fries in Portland has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Sonic Sour. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Black Cow Burgers & Fries
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Fried Fish Sandwich | 22.2 g | 32.8 g |
| Country Fried Chicken Sandwich | 15.6 g | 31.7 g |
| Wedge Salad | 9 g | 29.1 g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 6.4 g | 27.9 g |
| Cheeseburger Box | 59.2 g | 25.4 g |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich | 38.6 g | 23.7 g |
| Tin Roof Sundae | 53.3 g | 22.6 g |
| Dirty Sauce | 18.6 g | 17.6 g |
| Potato Fries | 27 g | 17.4 g |
| Dirty Fries | 44.8 g | 17 g |
| Hamburger | 27.9 g | 14 g |
| Slushburger | 19 g | 9.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Hamburger - $12: beef smash patty, iceberg, pickles, house mustard, onion, c.t. mayonnaise, black cow bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $13: beef smash patty, American cheese, iceberg, pickles, house mustard, onion, c.t. mayonnaise, black cow bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Swiss Burger - $15: beef smash patty, Swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms, bordelaise sauce, black cow bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burger - $14: mushroom lentil patty, iceberg, pickled red onion, radish, black garlic mayonnaise, black cow bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slushburger - $12: house sloppy joe meat, pickles, onion, black cow bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich - $11: sausage smash patty, omelette, American cheese, pickled red onions, smoked maple mayonnaise, black cow bun Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich - $9: aged cheddar, English muffin loaf Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Country Fried Chicken Sandwich - $15: breaded & fried chicken thigh, charred & marinated bok choy, pickled radish, black cow bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Fish Sandwich - $16: batter fried fish, iceberg, onion, tartar sauce, black cow bun Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $12: romaine lettuce, house caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wedge Salad - $13: iceberg, blue cheese dressing, bacon, radish, toasted bread crumbs Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Potato Fries - $6: hand cut, double blanched potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sour Cream & Onion Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Soup - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Ricotta - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nori Dusted Onion Rings - $10: beer battered onions, nori dust, citrus dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dirty Fries - $12: potato fries, cheddar cheese sauce, house sloppy joe meat, pickled red onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Brussel Sprouts - $11: smoked mustard vinaigrette, pickled red onions, potato crumble Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dirty Sauce - $4: cheddar cheese sauce, sloppy meat Dietary tags: Low-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickles - $4: house made pickles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Regular Potato Chips - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Sour Cream & Onion Chips - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- A Dozen Cookies - $24: peanut butter, oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tin Roof Sundae - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Banana Split - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Beverages
- Black Cow Bourbon Cocktail - $13: bourbon, ginger, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Green Chili Margarita - $14: tequila, green chili, lime, agave, Tajin
- Espresso Martini - $15: bard guiness cold brew, vanilla vodka, creme de cacao
- Sonic Sour - $14: nelsons greenbrier, amerano cherry, lime, egg white Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- LG 75 - $13: gin, lemongrass, lemon, sparkling wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Brooklyn Egg Cream - $6: house crafted soda Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Manhattan Egg Cream - $6: house crafted soda Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 12 Pack of Soda - $24: Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Sprite, Polar Cranberry Lime Seltzer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Catering
- Half Burger Half Veggie Burger Box - $160: 6 cheeseburgers and 6 veggie burgers with lettuce, house pickles, onions, radish, pickled red onions, caramelized tomato mayonnaise, house mustard & black garlic mayonnaise Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger Box - $150: A dozen of our classic cheeseburgers, packaged and ready for your group Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger Box - $140: A dozen of our classic hamburgers Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Black Cow Burgers & Fries
- Is Black Cow Burgers & Fries dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Black Cow Burgers & Fries has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickles, House Regular Potato Chips and Fried Brussel Sprouts.
- What can I eat at Black Cow Burgers & Fries on a dairy-free diet?
- Pickles, House Regular Potato Chips and Fried Brussel Sprouts carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Black Cow Burgers & Fries have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Pickles and House Regular Potato Chips.
- Is Black Cow Burgers & Fries gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Black Cow Burgers & Fries?
- Fried Fish Sandwich, at roughly 32.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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