10 Awesome Vegan/Vegan Friendly Women-Owned Businesses in PDX
As Women's History Month unfolds, Portland proudly holds the title of the eighth best city in the country for women business owners, a testament to the thriving community of female-led businesses. Portland has a variety of innovative restaurants that highlight these local women-owned businesses’ creativity and resilience.
The Sports Bra - Vegan Friendly
Vegan reuban at The Sports Bra
This sports bar is a bar dedicated to only women’s sports. Started by Jenny Le with the idea to bring a space that celebrates women and their athleticism. Minors are also allowed here until 10 pm so that young people can be inspired. The bar has some great bar food and is vegan-friendly too.
2512 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
Akadi - Vegan Friendly
This acclaimed restaurant is owned by famed chef, Fatou Ouattara, who brings a taste of West Africa with stews, jolof, and the classic, fufu. A starch mash that has a dough like consistency.
1001 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
Tita’s Juice Bar - Vegan Friendly
Enjoy fresh fruit smoothies, acai bowls, juices, and they have chamoy!
Run by sisters Fabiola and Fabiana Chipoco who wanted to bring a taste of their home country Peru to Portland. Peru is known for having fresh stands where you can get fresh smoothies and juice. You can get the same experience at their juice bar in Troutdale and Pike Street Market.
151 SW 257th Dr, Troutdale, OR 97060
126 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204
Chilango - All Vegan
Their classic tinga taco topped with rice, tofu chicharron, and salsa
“Chilango” is slang meaning native from Mexico City. Owner, Vanessa Arochi, is bringing a taste of Mexico City to Portland with tacos such as suadero, tinga, and chicharron. You’ll also get to enjoy sopes, tostadas, and fresh aguas frescas. For their tortillas, they use Portland’s Three Sisters tortillas that give you a taste of Mexico.
2217 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
Ice Queen - All Vegan
Customize your paleta with Ice Queen’s fun toppings!
This Chicana-owned by Rebecca Smith paleteria is bringing you 100% plant-based paletas that are hand-crafted with traditional flavors like pepino (cucumber) and strawberry but also, fun flavors like elote (corn) and pickles. You can even add your own fun toppings!
2012 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Sinful Confections
A wide selection of gluten-free, dairy-free, and even some sugar-free treats
Owner, Julie Middlestat, started making gluten and dairy-free desserts for friends and eventually became her full-time business. Their signature chocolate chip cookie dough brownie is a must as well as their soft cookies, which are an ode to those grocery store cookies with frosting on top you probably had as a kid, cupcakes, and so much more! They now offer some sugar-free dessert options but still have all the sweetness.
9053 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97219
Wicked Garden Alchemy - All Vegan
Carina Hernandez opened a food truck that is not only all vegan but with a spooky twist. Enjoy comfort foods like their house made burgers and sandwiches but also fresh salads. What really stands out are their drink concoctions that are delicious and fun to look at.
5812 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97215
El Salto - All Vegan
A signature Venezuelan patacone
The first vegan Venezuelan food truck is here! Owner, Paola, wanted to bring Venezuela to Portland but also, not only educate people on Venezuelan culture and show that vegan Venezuelan food is delicious. The menu is loaded with tostones, arepas, patacones, and pastelitos.
4255 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215
Cokiea’s Kitchen - Vegan Friendly
Owner, Nikiea, runs a one woman food truck offering comfort foods that are vegetarian and vegan. From pulled “pork” sandwiches, lasagna, tamales, and even freshly baked pie! It’s all made from scratch too. The best place to get your favorite comfort foods.
Rose City Food Park, 5235 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213
Orange & Blossom - All Vegan
This all vegan bakery was once (and still is) a popular vendor at the PSU Farmer’s Market but now, owner, Marisa Kroes, has opened a brick and mortar where you can get the best desserts that are all vegan! Their cardamom orange blossom bun and pistachio olive oil cake are classic staples but don’t skip their house made focaccia and poached pear almond tarte! They have seasonal specials too so be sure to follow them to stay up to date.
A foodie at heart, Ashley loves to find the best vegan eats and experiences.
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