Ground Kontrol Arcade – American
Bathed in the neon glow of vintage cabinets and the rhythmic pulse of chiptune soundtracks, this vibrant arcade bar transforms nostalgic gaming into a high-energy culinary playground. Between chasing high scores, diners dive into playful, pun-filled comfort food like the savory Ms. Pork-Man sandwich or loaded Ate Bit Nachos, all served amidst a symphony of electronic pings and flashing lights that celebrate retro-cool culture.
115 Northwest 5th Avenue, Portland OR 97209 https://groundkontrol.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Ground Kontrol Arcade
Dairy-Free at Ground Kontrol Arcade
Ground Kontrol Arcade in Portland has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Kale Slaw Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Ground Kontrol Arcade
Ground Kontrol Arcade in Portland has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Kale Slaw Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Ground Kontrol Arcade
Ground Kontrol Arcade in Portland has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kale Slaw Bowl, Wyld Blackberry Seltzer and Don't Call Me Shirley! Mocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Ground Kontrol Arcade
Ground Kontrol Arcade in Portland has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Clucky & Wild. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Ground Kontrol Arcade
Ground Kontrol Arcade in Portland has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Wyld Blackberry Seltzer, Seasonal Cider and Drink Weird Yerba Mate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Ground Kontrol Arcade
Ground Kontrol Arcade in Portland has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Wyld Blackberry Seltzer, Seasonal Cider and Drink Weird Yerba Mate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Ground Kontrol Arcade
Ground Kontrol Arcade in Portland has 25 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kale Slaw Bowl, Tempest and Wyld Blackberry Seltzer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Ground Kontrol Arcade
Ground Kontrol Arcade in Portland has 26 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kale Slaw Bowl, Tempest and Wyld Blackberry Seltzer. 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 Ground Kontrol Arcade
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Clucky & Wild | 19.9 g | 23.6 g |
| Chili Dog | 7.9 g | 20.3 g |
| Q*bert | 9.1 g | 18.3 g |
| Stiegl Radler | 5.7 g | 17 g |
| Fountain & Can Soda | 15 g | 16.8 g |
| Cock'n Bull Ginger Beer | 64.1 g | 13.2 g |
| Pretzel Sticks | 92.6 g | 11.7 g |
| Corn Dogs | 12.3 g | 8 g |
| Tempest | 16.3 g | 5.2 g |
| Don't Call Me Shirley! Mocktail | 72.7 g | 4.3 g |
| CBD Roy Rogers | 100.1 g | 3.8 g |
| Classic Dog | 11.7 g | 3.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 2:30 AM
What diners are saying
Diners appreciate the friendly and welcoming staff who contribute to a pleasant atmosphere, making it a reliable spot for a casual evening meal. While guests note a more relaxed pace to the service, the team is praised
Menu
Sandos & Hot Dogs
- R-Type - $12: Thin-sliced roast beef on a brioche bun with horseradish sauce. Served with Utz brand potato chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ms. Pork-Man - $12: Smoked BBQ pulled pork on a brioche bun, topped with pickles and kale slaw. Served with Utz brand potato chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clucky & Wild - $12: Breaded chicken breast filet on a brioche bun with pickles, mayo, Dijon mustard, topped with kale slaw. Served with Utz brand potato chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Dog - $8: Nathan's 1/4 lb all beef hot dog with ketchup and mustard. Served with Utz brand potato chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Dog - $10: Nathan's 1/4 lb all beef hot dog with house-made 3-bean chili, shredded cheese, and onions. Served with Utz brand potato chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gunsmoke Dog - $12: Nathan's 1/4 lb all beef hot dog with hatch pepper queso, BBQ sauce, onions, bacon bits, jalapenos, and pepperoncinis. Served with Utz brand potato chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Q*bert - $10: Nathan's 1/4 lb all beef hot dog with cream cheese, jalapenos, onions, and BBQ sauce. Served with Utz brand potato chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hugo - $10: Nathan's 1/4 lb all beef hot dog with sauerkraut, brown mustard, and onions. Served with Utz brand potato chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
Nachos & Bonus Snacks
- Ate Bit Nachos - $10: Juantonio's tortilla chips topped with queso, house-made 3-bean chili, pickled jalapenos, onions, and sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gunsmoke Nachos - $12: Juantonio's tortilla chips topped with hatch pepper queso, BBQ sauce, onions, bacon bits, jalapenos, and pepperoncinis. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Dogs - $10: Choice of two beef & pork or vegan corn dogs served with ketchup, mustard, and a side of chips. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pretzel Sticks - $7: Three jumbo pretzel sticks served with choice of queso, brown mustard, or yellow mustard. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Slaw Bowl - $6: A bowl of house-made vegan kale slaw. 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
Beverages
- Falcon Punch - $11: Orange Stoli Vodka, cranberry juice, & a splash of pineapple juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Polybius - $11: RomChata, Kahlua, soda water, cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Kirby - $15: Razberri Stoli Vodka, Watermelon Red Bull, & a splash of lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Banana Spinout - $15: Malibu Coconut Rum, Creme De Banana, Tropical Red Bull, & a splash of pineapple juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Bubble Bobble - $11: Altos Blanco Tequila, 7-Up, grapefruit juice, & a splash of cranberry juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Tempest - $13: Empress Gin, elderflower syrup, lemon juice, & soda water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol, Juice-Cleanse
- Sunset Rider - $13: Maker's Mark Bourbon, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Angostura Aromatic & orange bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Levitating Woman - $11: Red Wine, Sloe Gin, lemon juice, and 7-Up Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- PBR - $4: Can/Bottle
- Rainier - $4: Can/Bottle
- Coors Light - $4: Can/Bottle
- Tecate - $5: Can/Bottle
- Seekout Hard Seltzer - $6: Can/Bottle Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Seasonal Cider - $6: Can/Bottle Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Stiegl Radler - $6: Can/Bottle
- Portland Pony Mocktail - $6: Ginger beer, lime juice, rose syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Don't Call Me Shirley! Mocktail - $6: 7-Up, lemonade, grenadine, cherry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Fire Flower Mocktail - $6: Tonic, lime juice, elderflower syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- CBD Roy Rogers - $8: Boneyard King Cola, grenadine, cherry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Boneyard King Cola - $7: CBD Drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Wyld Blackberry Seltzer - $7: CBD Drink Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ablis Blood Orange Soda - $8: Draft CBD Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Athletic IPA or Golden Ale - $5: N/A Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Pelican Sparkle Hops - $4: N/A Beverage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Red Bull - $5
- Guayaki Mint Mate - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Drink Weird Yerba Mate - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Liquid Death Water & Iced Tea - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Juices - $5
- Fountain & Can Soda - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Cock'n Bull Ginger Beer - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Ground Kontrol Arcade
- Is Ground Kontrol Arcade dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Ground Kontrol Arcade has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Kale Slaw Bowl.
- What can I eat at Ground Kontrol Arcade on a dairy-free diet?
- Kale Slaw Bowl carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Ground Kontrol Arcade have vegan options?
- Yes. 25 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Kale Slaw Bowl and Tempest.
- Is Ground Kontrol Arcade 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 Ground Kontrol Arcade?
- Clucky & Wild, at roughly 23.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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