MORE Healthy Restaurants in Portland, OR

Did you know? Portland boasts the highest number of healthy restaurants per capita in the U.S., with 1.82 healthy restaurants for every 10,000 people. (source: Innerbody). We’ve scouted out the ones that meet our strict standards.

Harlow

3633 South East Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, Oregon 97214
971-255-0138

Harlow, a renowned vegetarian café in Portland, Oregon, offers a diverse menu of dairy- and gluten-free options that cater to health-conscious diners. Here are some of their standout dishes: Outlaw Scramble (a hearty scramble featuring your choice of farm-fresh eggs, smoky tempeh, or seasoned jackfruit, combined with chipotle black bean chili, greens, and spinach. It's topped with guacamole, pepitas, scallions, cilantro, and jalapeño cashew sauce, served over brown rice or quinoa); Hawthorne Mac (a gluten-free and vegan mac 'n' cheese made with organic pasta, kale, vegan cheese, garlic, rice milk, almond parmesan, and a house spice blend - optional additions include chili for a 'chili mac' or pesto for a 'pesto mac'); and Chipotle Chili Bowl (a nourishing bowl with brown rice or quinoa, chipotle black bean chili, steamed kale, guacamole, scallions, cilantro, house chimichurri, and jalapeño cashew sauce.

Urban Farmer

525 South West Morrison Street
Portland, Oregon 97204
503-222-4900

Urban Farmer, located in Portland, Oregon, is renowned for its commitment to locally sourced, sustainable ingredients, offering a variety of dishes that cater to health-conscious diners. Here are some standout healthy options from their menu: Tender Greens Salad (a refreshing mix of shaved vegetables, orchard fruit, crispy quinoa, and honey-sherry vinaigrette, providing a balance of flavors and nutrients); Avocado Toast (two eggs any style served atop black radish, everything seasoning, Oregon sea salt, and Grand Central sourdough, offering a hearty and nutritious choice); Northwest Omelet (featuring foraged mushrooms, seasonal squash, and caramelized onions, with a choice of potato rosti or fruit, this dish highlights regional produce and provides a wholesome meal).

Veggie Grill (2 locations)

508 South West Taylor Street
Portland, Oregon 97204
503-841-6647

3435 South West Cedar Hills Boulevard
Beaverton, Oregon 97005
503-350-2369

Veggie Grill, a 100% plant-based restaurant, offers a variety of healthy and flavorful dishes. Here are some standout options: All Hail Kale Salad (a nutrient-rich salad featuring tender organic kale tossed with mango-lemon vinaigrette, organic quinoa, red cabbage, shredded carrots, agave-roasted walnuts, and fresh mango chunks); Far East Bowl (a flavorful bowl with crispy sesame chik'n, organic brown rice, roasted organic broccoli, house-pickled organic vegetables, fresh organic herbs, organic jalapeño peppers, Thai chili sauce, and house-made coconut curry sauce); and Truffle Mac + Cheese (a decadent yet plant-based take on a classic, featuring organic pasta in truffle cheese sauce, mushroom crisps, and almond parmesan with toasted breadcrumbs).

Mestizo

2910 Southeast Division Street
Portland, Oregon 97202
503-384-2273

Mestizo is a 100% gluten-free and soy-free Latin American restaurant that offers a variety of healthy and flavorful dishes. Here are some standout options: Mestizo Salad Bowl (a vibrant mix of romaine, arugula, grilled yam, corn, tomato, pikliz (a Haitian pickled vegetable relish), quinoa, and pepita seeds. Diners can choose between an orange cumin vinaigrette or coconut ranch dressing); Hongos En Salsa Roja (a savory vegan entrée featuring oyster mushrooms and baby kale sautéed in a rich red sauce, served alongside a flavorful rice pilaf); and Coconut Meat Ceviche (a refreshing vegan ceviche made with tender coconut meat marinated in coconut cream, red onion, tomato, serrano peppers, and piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar), accompanied by house-made chips.

These are only a few of the restaurants on our list in Portland. Check The Templeton List for more!

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