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We are delighted to report that participants in our Veg Challenge made significant progress in reducing consumption animal product consumption! The full report is here: www.pdxveg.org/2026_report.

On the left is a 9 x 9 grid showing photos of a chicken, a cow, a pig, a school of fish, a turkey, a sheep, rabbits, goats, and ducks.

Over 300 people signed up for our July 2026 Veg Challenge, and we obtained 35 pairs of responses to our before and after surveys. We compared and plotted out these pairs of responses and found significant decreases in animal consumption that you can view in this report: www.pdxveg.org/2026_report.

The animal products that we asked about were chicken, turkey, fish/seafood, pork, beef, other meat, dairy, and eggs. We analyzed each of these individually and collectively. On the right is a plot of the results for all the animal products combined. Consumption per week of all these combined decreased from 5.50 to 1.50 servings (median) and 10.24 to 7.56 (average). This decrease was significant based on the sign test, which yielded a one-tail p value of 0.00038.

In this plot, each respondent was assigned one or two letters, and the before results are shown as red circles and the after results as green squares. We sorted the data by the lowest to highest consumption before the Veg Challenge. 21 of the participants decreased their animal product consumption (the green squares are below the red circles) and 4, one of which was off scale, increased their consumption.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Indigenous Peoples' Day is a great opportunity to recognize and celebrate Native peoples, as well as listen to and amplify contemporary Native voices to advance justice, equity, and social impact. A wonderful way to celebrate is to enjoy some delicious vegan food from local Native-owned businesses.

This figure shows dishes from 3 Native-owned businesses in PDX.

The left to right downward diagonal shows vegan hot dogs (San Anto, Terilingua, and DFW) from Vegan-friendly Third Coast Hot Dogs, owned by Sage Hauser, a proud, enrolled, and voting member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.

Triple Moon Goddess, (middle in top row), Wednesday (first in middle row), Pumpkin Horchata Skull Cake (third in middle row), and Sinnamon Roll (middle in bottom row) are from Memento Mori Café, co-owned by Correna Hernandez, whose grandfather was Mescalero Apache.

The Fudge Paleta with Sprinkles, Peanuts, Cherries, and Hot Fudge (third in top row) and Fresa Paleta with Chamoy and Tajin (first in bottom row) are from Ice Queen, owned by Rebecca Smith, who is affiliated with the Myskoke Nation.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Humi and Jason’s spectacular Japanese comfort food at 100% #vegan @obonpdx.bsky.social in #PDX is a joyful celebration of locally and sustainably grown food. They show without a doubt that being vegan is not about deprivation. Such a win for all of us, the other animals, and our 🌎!

Top Row: Outside of Obon Shokudo, Obon Pickle Bowl, Inside of Obon Shokudo

Middle Row: Tofu Katsu, Okonomiyaki, 4 adorable cat drawings

Bottom Row: Cheesecake with Peach Apple Sauce, Ginger Turmeric Tonic, Pot of Kuwacha Mulberry Leaf Herbal Tea

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

We were delighted by a fabulous dinner from the autumn menu of 100% #vegan adelledapdx.com in #PDX, which focuses on fresh pasta and seasonal dishes that highlight local, organic, seasonal, and wild-foraged ingredients.

Left to right, top: overview of dining area at Adelleda, Autumnal Salad, bar seating at Adelleda
Left to right, middle: Risotto, Parisian Gnocchi, Wedding Cake
Left to right, bottom: Luna Lovegood Mocktail, Paul Newman Mocktail, large table at Adelleda

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

We are happy that www.betterhalfpdx.com, a vegan-friendly sandwich shop, has re-opened at their new location on NW Thurman St in the former Food Front space in #PDX. They have delicious #vegan options for all their sandwiches, and many can also be made #gluten-free.

Top Left: Vegan Beast, which consisted of house-made cow-free roast beef, cow’s milk-free provolone, caramelized onions, shredded lettuce, tomato, horsey sauce, and green sauce on a house-made hoagie.

Top Right: Vegan Kale Caesar, which consisted of a lettuce blend, pickled red onions, sweety drop peppers, tomatoes, chickpea croutons, cashew/hemp parmesan, vegan parmesan, creamy Caesar tahini dressing, and a scoop of seasoned chcken-free salad.

Bottom Left: Chocolate Chip + Sea Salt Cookie. This large, dreamy, vegan chocolate chip cookie was soft and chewy with crispy edges, packed with lots of chocolate chips, and topped with sea salt flakes.

Bottom Right: Inside of Better Half in their new location on NW Thurman St in the former Food Front space.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

It was great to celebrate Filipino American History Month with 100% #vegan, worker-owned, family-friendly, and queer-run jaderabbitpdx.com, which serves up crave-worthy dim sum and pan-Asian cuisine. In addition to their classic Filipino dishes, they are offering rotating savory and sweet specials.

Top Row: Outside of Jade Rabbit at their new location on SE Hawthorne, Pinakbet, Inside of Jade Rabbit

Middle Row: Garlic Bok Choy, sign that says Vegan Dim Sum Jade Rabbit, Puto Pao

Bottom Row: Biko, Sol Ring Mocktail, Pot of Mulberry Leaf Tisane

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We always enjoy going to Uncle Tsang’s Kitchen, an all-vegetarian food cart in #PDX that serves an extensive menu of delicious Chinese food, almost all of which is #vegan. The portions are very generous, and the prices are remarkably low. 📸: Garlic Eggplant with Tofu, Veggie Pot Stickers

The top left is the Garlic Eggplant with Tofu, which consisted of luscious melt-in-your-mouth Japanese eggplant, carrots, onions, ginger, and tofu in a lively, richly flavorful sauce. Served with a choice of brown or white rice.

The top right is the Veggie Pot Stickers, which consisted of juicy minced veggies in a tender dumpling wrapper.

The bottom left is a close-up showing the inside of one of the Veggie Pot Stickers.

The bottom right is the Uncle Tsang’s Kitchen food cart in Piknik Park.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

tokyosando.com in #PDX serves up wildly popular Japanese-style sandwiches with one fabulous #vegan option. Chef Taiki Nakajima seeks to bring a Tokyo experience to his customers, and we think he is succeeding. 📸: Tofu Miso Katsu Sando

This is the Tofu Miso Katsu Sando, which consists of a generous amount of organic tofu, homemade panko, umami-rich Tokyo Sando miso sauce, intensely flavorful black garlic, and shredded cabbage. Such a crave-worthy combination of sweet and savory flavors with a mix of textures: crunchy panko coating the smooth tofu, crispy garlic, crisp cabbage, and soft, fluffy, pillowy bread. You can add extra black garlic, and we’re glad we did.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Meals from 100% #vegan epifpdx.com in #PDX are always a joy. We were delighted that they decided to pop up with an evening of small plate favorites from when they were a South American-inspired dinner spot.

Top Row: Outside of Epif, Causa, Sopaipillas

Middle Row: Ceviche, Baked Empanada, Chocolate Tart

Bottom Row: Fuzzy Wuzzy Mocktail, Tropic Topic Mocktail, Inside of Epif

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We enjoyed returning to metapizzapdx.com, which serves up hand-tossed pizzas in Brooklyn, #PDX inspired by family pizzerias in Brooklyn, NY. They have two #vegan pizzas on the menu that feature delicious combinations of thoughtfully chosen and prepared veggies. 📸: The Pesto Vegan

On the top is The Pesto Vegan, whole pie on the left and slice on the right. It consisted of rich and deeply flavorful vegan pesto, roasted garlic, zucchini, sweet onion, marinated tomatoes, and broccoli raab, plus mushrooms and vegan cheese on a satisfyingly chewy crust with crisp edges. The bottom left is the Asian Pear Salad (vegan version), which consisted of baby arugula, local Asian pears, bell pepper slices, and balsamic dressing. The bottom right shows the outside of Meta Pizza PDX with picnic tables in front.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

For delicious, nourishing, and 100% #vegan and #gluten-free food in #PDX, tinymoresopdx.com is always a great choice. The vibrant flavors will satisfy your taste buds, and your body will feel great too. 📸: Italian Wedding Soup, Broccoli Stir Fry, Pecan Pie Bar

The top left is the Italian Wedding Soup, which consisted of garbanzo bean and tofu meatballs, quinoa and rice pasta, carrots, and kale.

The top right is the Broccoli Stir Fry, which consisted of broccoli, tofu, caramelized onions, and carrots on brown rice with sesame seeds on top.

The bottom left is a Pecan Pie Bar that was delightfully gooey and decadently delicious.

The bottom right shows the outside of Tiny Moreso

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We enjoyed returning to thunderbirdbarpdx.com in the Foster-Powell neighborhood of SE #PDX, for more of their crave-worthy #vegan comfort food options. These show we can be being kinder to ourselves, the other animals, and our 🌎, and still enjoy delicious and satisfying food.

The top left is the Scoot Scoot sandwich. It had crispy, meaty vegan chicken, smoky, thick-cut, crispy pig-free Thrilling Foods Bakon™, avocado, onion, tomato, lettuce, and miso mayo.

The top right is a side of sweet potato fries.

The bottom left is the Harvest Moon Salad, which consisted of spring mix, sweet potato, butternut squash, parsnips, cucumbers, red onion, dried cranberries, beets, and sweet and tangy agave mustard vinaigrette.

The bottom shows the outside of Thunderbird Bar on SE Foster. There is now a second location on N Mississippi.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

100% #vegan www.yuansuvegetarianor.com in #PDX offers a wide selection of delicious Chinese dishes. There are fried rice and noodle dishes, dinner combinations, clay pots and sizzling platters, and more. The portions are generous, and the prices are very reasonable.

The top left is Veggie Seafood Tofu in Hot Pot, which consisted of tofu, plant-based shrimp and octopus, red bell peppers, mushrooms, celery, snow peas, baby corn, carrots, and water chestnuts in a savory sauce.

The top right is the outside of Yuan Su Vegetarian, which is painted red.

The bottom left age shows part of the spacious dining area. There are white tablecloths.

The bottom right is the Hot & Sour Soup, which consisted of tofu, bamboo shoots, wood ear and enoki mushrooms, and carrots, with the wonderfully distinctive thick, glossy, and vinegary broth that this soup is famous for.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

We were delighted to return to www.asterapdx.com for another amazing dining experience. The expansive tasting menu showcases produce from local farmers, their weekly foraging haul, and their garden. They take all this and come up with ingenious works of culinary art.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

100% #vegan DC Vegetarian in #PDX serves up delicious comfort food. They demonstrate that you don’t have to sacrifice great taste while being kinder to yourself, the other animals, and our 🌎. 📸: #2 Sausage Muffin, Caesar Salad

The top left is the #2 Sausage Muffin, which consists of organic seasoned tofu, herby house-made sausage patty, melty vegan cheese, tomato, spinach, and lively roasted red pepper aioli on an English muffin.

The top right shows the counter in DC Vegetarian where orders are placed. There is a display case of desserts, a refrigerated case with cold drinks, a progress pride flag, and some drawings made by children.

The bottom left ishows the seating area of DC Vegetarian.

The bottom right is the Caesar Salad, which consists of organic romaine, capers, almond parmesan, and herby, rustic croutons in a creamy, tangy garlicky Caesar dressing.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We are so lucky in #PDX to have 100% #vegan lillapdx.com, which serves up delicious Italian food including pasta, pizza, and more. Their veganized versions of traditional Italian dishes are both elegant and comforting, keeping all the flavor and satisfaction while leaving #animals off our plates.

Top Row: Alcove by entrance of Lilla, Eggplant Tower, View of inside of Lilla

Middle Row: Asparagus Risotto, Sign outside of Lilla that says Lilla, Vegan Italian, Now open 7 days, 12 – 9, Happy Hour 12 – 3!, Brussels Sprout Salad

Bottom Row: Orange Olive Oil Cake, N/A Sweeter Innocence, N/A Marionberry Shrub

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It is always such a joy to return to 100% #vegan norahpdx.com in #PDX for more of their innovative and crave-worthy pan-Asian cuisine. Everything is so full of vibrant and intensely satisfying flavors. There are lots of gluten-free options. 📸: Vegan Bibimbap, Sichuan Long Beans

The top left is the Vegan Bibimbap, which consisted of seasoned soy curls, spinach, sesame bean sprouts, kimchi, crispy chickpeas, sweet and tangy house pickled cabbage and jalapeños, seaweed, sweet, spicy, and tangy gochujang sauce, and jasmine rice, plus crunchy umami-rich tempeh. This had a crave-worthy variety of flavors and textures.

The top right shows the outside of the Belmont location of Norah.

The bottom left shows the inside of the Belmont location of Norah.

The bottom right is the Sichuan Long Beans, which consisted of crisp but tender long beans with onions and bold, intensely flavorful, smoky, and spicy house garlic mala paste.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We always enjoy going to Stretch the Noodle, a food cart in downtown #PDX that serves fabulous Chinese-style hand-stretched noodles. The crave-worthy #vegan option that we’ve enjoyed multiple times, Chao Mian with Tofu, is incredible, with a very generous portion size at a remarkably low price.

On the left is the Chao Mian with Tofu. On the right some of the noodles have been pulled up with chopsticks. It consists of delightfully firm and chewy hand-stretched noodles with stir-fried tofu, spinach, mushrooms, onions, matchstick carrots, and bean sprouts.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

These are the fabulous collaborative dishes from @veganizerpdx.bsky.social’s Circle V Food and Drink Festival, which benefitted Equitable Giving Circle and Growing Gardens.

Feral x Rascal’s: Heirloom Watermelon Tostada
Mama Đút Foods x Rad Magic Subs: Blue Ribbon Banh Mi
Alley Mezza x Mirisata: Shawarma Roll
Mis Tacones x Plantissimo: Arancini
Obon Shokudo x Verdure: Canape Duo
Cultured Kindness x Jade Rabbit: Sinigang Ceviche
Adelleda x Norah: White Curry Mezzelune
Boxcar Pizza x Buddy’s Steaks: Panzerotti
La Casa de Mamá x Memento Mori Cafe: Siempre en Mi Corazon
Ice Queen x Orange & Blossom: Blueberry Chausson with Corn Custard

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

We are always delighted by what we find at queer and POC-organized Flip Side #Vegan Market #PDX. Yesterday’s Rewind to the 90’s market was amazing. 30+ talented and creative vendors showed convincingly that being vegan is not about deprivation.

Top row: Savory Snail from Hail Snail, Tamal Plate from Our Vegan Cocina, Soul Bowl from Cokiea’s Kitchen.

Middle Row: Cheezy Jalapeño Cornmeal Cookie and Tart Apple and Stemmed Ginger Bar from B3 Cookies, Jack-o'-lantern Iced Sugar Cookie from Little Sunshine Vegan Bakery, Pumpkin Muffin from Artisanal Whips.

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Maple Skull Cake from Foxglove & Flour Bakery, Salted Butterscotch Blondie Gelato from Gatto Gelato, Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Bread from Crow City Cookies.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

We enjoyed returning to all-vegetarian #vegan-friendly Skidbladnir, which serves up delicious Midwest 90’s-inspired comfort food at Hawthorne Asylum Food Carts in #PDX. 📸: Rachel, Loaded Jojos

The top left is the Rachel, which consisted of meaty smoked house-made seitan, creamy coleslaw, vegan mayo, and melty vegan cheese. Inspired by a song about two lovers, Reuben and Rachel, who should always be together, this was as crave-worthy as the Reuben, which we enjoyed on our previous visit.

The top right is the Skidbladnir food cart, located in Hawthorne Asylum Food Carts.

The bottom left is some of the outdoor covered seating at Hawthorne Asylum Food Carts.

The bottom right is the Loaded Jojos, which consisted of crispy fried potato wedges with house vegan cheese sauce, pickled peppers, greens, cauliflower, vegan bacon bits, and mean green sauce plus more of that crave-worthy smoked house-made seitan. This was decadently delicious and very generously sized.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The #vegan options at theturningpeel.com in #PDX are amazing. The uniquely delicious thin crust of their sourdough Neapolitan pizzas is wonderfully chewy, with a bubbly, airy rim, and a pleasant amount of char. 📸: The Hawaiian (Vegan Version of Weekly Special)

This is the vegan version of The Hawaiian pizza, a weekly special. It consisted of a bright Alta Cucina tomato base, fresh ripe sliced pineapples, meaty, seasoned house-made vegan ham, and luscious creamy house-made tofu and cashew-based ricotta. Finished with vegan parmesan and extra virgin olive oil.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We were delighted by our meal from vegan-friendly family-owned taptapcuisine.com in #PDX, which serves up Haitian and Caribbean cuisine with some fabulous #vegan options that are bold and richly flavorful. 📸: Vegan Options of TapTap Cup Bannann Peze and Diri Djondjon + Legume

The top left is the vegan option of TapTap Cup Bannann Peze, which consisted of crispy fried plantains filled with a tasty, creamy, and lively mix of avocado, bell peppers, and pikliz, a spicy Haitian pickled slaw made from shredded cabbage and carrots.

The top right is a view of the inside of TapTap PDX.

The bottom left is another view of the inside of TapTap PDX.

The bottom right is the vegan option of Diri Djondjon + Legume, which consisted of jasmine rice with dried black mushroom (djondjon) seasoning, lima beans, Caribbean green seasoning, sprigs of thyme, stalks of scallions, coconut milk, and crushed red pepper sauce. Served with legume, a rich, creamy, savory, hearty, slow-cooked vegetable stew made with eggplant, cabbage, and carrots, flavored with Haitian Creole seasonings known as epis.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

100% #vegan Van Hanh Restaurant in #PDX (veganpdx.us) offers a wide variety of delicious Vietnamese dishes. The portions are generous, and the prices are remarkably low. 📸: Curry Soup, Egg Rolls, Potstickers

The top left is the Curry Soup, which consisted of pig-free ham, tofu, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, taro, and celery. The rich and creamy broth was hearty, comforting, and satisfying, both savory and sweet, with a lively amount of fire.

The top right is the Egg Rolls, which were filled with carrot, tofu, taro, veggies, and beans. Served with a sweet and tangy chili sauce. Crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside, these were delightful.

The bottom left is the Potstickers, which filled with a delicious variety of juicy minced veggies including carrot, corn, and broccoli that contrasted nicely with the crispy shells. Served with a flavorful savory and sweet sesame sauce.

The bottom right shows the inside of Van Hanh Restaurant.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We were very pleased by our meal from Taste of Casablanca, a vegan-friendly food cart in Piknik Park in #PDX that serves up Moroccan cuisine including gyros, wraps, salads, and plates. The #vegan options are delicious and satisfying, the portions are generous, and the prices are remarkably low.

On the left is the vegan version of the Falafel Salad, which consisted of three hearty Moroccan spiced falafel that were crispy outside with a fine and crumbly interior, creamy house-made hummus, one piece of luscious stuffed grape leaves, carrot salad, beet salad, green olives, fresh tomato, cucumber, red onions, pickles, mixed green salad, and spinach.

On the right is the vegan version of the Casablanca Falafel Wrap, which consisted of Moroccan spiced falafel, Moroccan basmati rice, mixed greens, spinach, carrot salad, beet salad, and house-made hummus in a flour tortilla.

Both were veganized by skipping the feta cheese and replacing the onion sauce with extra hummus:

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

We were delighted and impressed with our dinner at 100% #vegan feralvegan.com in #PDX, which serves up innovative and delicious farm and foraged-focused 🌱-based cuisine, craft cocktails, natural wines, and non-alcoholic spirits in an elegant, cozy, and inviting environment.

Top Row: Beet Tartare, Agnolotti, Summer Squash Fettuccine

Middle Row: Outside of Feral, Funnel Cake, Bar seating at Feral

Bottom Row: Table by window at Feral, Cassowary Mocktail, Naked & Afraid Mocktail

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

It is always a joy to visit 100% #vegan radmagicsubs.com in #PDX. Their feel-good comfort food is irresistible and shows you don’t have to sacrifice great taste while being kinder to yourself, the other animals, and our 🌎. 📸: Buffalo Hot Wing Sub, Arugula Bacon Date Salad

The top shows the Buffalo Hot Wing Sub, which consisted of tender, meaty, and buttery soy curls tossed in house-made Fresno chili hot sauce on shredded lettuce with carrot and celery slaw, tomatoes, red onion, and bold, sharp, and tangy 🌱-based blue cheese, which is what we had, or equally delicious ranch, all on a spicy mayo dressed French roll. On the left is the whole sub and, on the right, it has been cut in half. The bottom left is the Arugula Bacon Date Salad, which consisted of arugula with crispy smoky chopped pig-free bacon, dates, red onion, and toasted Oregon pumpkin seeds with house-made sweet and tangy bee-free honey mustard dressing. The bottom right shows the entrance to Rad Magic Subs with an adorable painting on the window of a smiling cloud with starry eyes sitting on a rainbow and eating a submarine sandwich.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The crave-worthy Detroit-style pizzas served up by 100% #vegan Boxcar Pizza in #PDX are always a joy, guaranteed to delight omnivores, vegans, and everyone in between, showing that being vegan is not about deprivation. 📸: Slime and Punishment, Kale Caesar Salad

On the top is the Slime and Punishment pizza, whole on the left, slice on the right. It consisted of luscious melty GOOD PLANeT Foods cow’s milk-free mozzarella, meaty grilled Before the Butcher chicken-free chunks, dino kale, Sriracha-lime sauce, plant-based blue cheese, and green onions on a thick sourdough crust with crispy edges and a light and airy crumb inside.

The bottom left is the Kale Caesar Salad, which consists of kale, creamy, tangy, and garlicky plant-based Caesar dressing, grated cow’s milk-free parmesan, ground pepper, sea salt, and crunchy house croutons.

The bottom right shows the outside of Boxcar Pizza.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

kabob.org is a Palestinian family-owned and operated restaurant in #PDX that has great #vegan options. The food is flavorful and satisfying, the portions are generous, the prices are remarkably low, and almost everything is gluten-free. 📸: Falafel Muthawama, Falafel Muthawama

The top left is the Falafel Muthawama – heart falafel with herby green centers, muthawama (pan-fried potatoes with garlic, lemon juice, basil, and olive oil), a mix of lentils and rice, and an Arabic salad of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and onion.

The top right is the outside of Kabob.

The bottom left is the inside of Kabob.

The bottom right is the Baba Ganoush, a creamy, savory, rich dip made with eggplant, tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice. Topped with tomato, cucumber, onion, and parsley. Served with warm and fluffy pita.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It is always a pleasure to go to 100% #vegan cozogrillpdx.com, a food cart in #PDX that serves delicious and satisfying burgers and more. Their comfort food demonstrates convincingly that you don’t have to sacrifice great taste while being kinder to yourself, the other animals, and our 🌎.

The top left is the Sizzlin Burger, which consists of a delicious, savory, seasoned, hearty, and nourishing patty made in-house with black beans, wild rice, and corn, lettuce, tomato, onions, melty plant-based cheddar cheese, sautéed mushrooms, pickled jalapeños, and garlic aioli on a fluffy pretzel bun. The house-made patty is fantastic, but you can also choose a Beyond patty.

The top right is a close-up of the Sizzlin Burger.

The bottom left is the Cozo Salad, which consists of mixed greens, diced tomato, sliced carrots and daikon, and sunflower seeds. Served with rich, creamy, and piquant plant-based blue cheese dressing. Ranch, Italian, and gold planet dressings are also available.

The bottom right is the Cozo Grill food cart in the St. Johns Beer Porch.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A great way to celebrate this Labor Day in #PDX would be to enjoy some delicious vegan food from 100% #vegan and BIPOC worker-owned @mirisata.bsky.social. Their uniquely delicious and award-winning Sri Lankan cuisine continues to delight us. 📸: Lankan-Chinese Deviled Pork, Deviled Wings Roast Paan

The top left is the Lankan-Chinese Deviled Pork, which consisted of crispy, meaty breaded and fried pig-free soy curls in a tomato-based deviled stir-fry sauce with ginger, garlic, lemongrass, red onions, tomatoes, and banana peppers. This was intensely flavorful and very satisfying. Five spice levels are available. We had level three, which had a lively and satisfying amount of fire. The top right is the Deviled Wings, six meaty chicken-free plant-based wings with sugar cane "bones" that had the same taste and texture as the bird-derived version coated in their crave-worthy deviled sauce. Served with zippy and creamy curry leaf ranch and carrots sticks. The bottom left is the Roast Paan, a very generously sized piece of leavened coconut bread, twice cooked so it was crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. The bottom right is the inside dining room of Mirisata.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

100% #vegan epifpdx.com in #PDX serves up fabulous brunches. The menu is full of creative and crave-worthy dishes that show so convincingly show that being vegan is not about deprivation. Such a win for all of us, the other animals, and our 🌎.

Top Row: Polenta Benedict, Farmer's Cornbread, and Deviled Eggs

Middle Row: outside of Epif, sign that says epif Vegan Brunch, inside of Epif

Bottom Row: Mini Cupcakes from Likely Ivy: Coffee Cake and Corn Citrus, Non-Alcoholic Drinks: Drømme Awake Adaptogen and Orange Soda

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

For delicious comfort food in a venue that features punk and metal shows, 100% #vegan Black Water Bar in #PDX consistently delivers. They show that being kinder to ourselves, the other animals, and our 🌎 does not require giving up great taste. 📸: Slaughter and the Frito Pie Dogs, September Salad

The top left is Slaughter and the Frito Pie Dogs, which consisted of a Better Balance plant-based hot dog, chili, plant-based cheddar and sour cream, pickled jalapeños, Fritos, and green onions on a fluffy pretzel hot dog bun. This came with a side of Cajun fries, and plant-based chipotle mayo dip.

The top right is the outside of Black Water Bar.

The bottom left is the inside of Black Water Bar.

The bottom right is the September Salad, which consisted of pesto bowtie pasta salad with arugula, red onion, Field Roast Chao cheese, corn, broccoli, and plant-based parmesan.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It is always a joy go to 🌱-based, macabre, mystical 100% #vegan mementomoricafe.com in #PDX. Their one-of-a-kind deliciousness and joyfully fun and spooky vibe show that you don’t have to sacrifice great taste and fun while being kinder to yourself, the other animals, and our 🌎.

The top left is the Angel of Death, which consisted of fluffy chicken-free egg, savory, meaty pig-free ham, and luscious cow’s milk-free garlic butter. The top right is Wednesday, which consisted of sourdough mourning toast topped with luscious scream cheeze and lightly sweet, earthy black sesame tahini swirled like a spider web. In the middle is Calabeza con Leche. Translating as pumpkin with milk, this pumpkin horchata latte was inspired by a traditional Mexican dessert and was sweet, creamy, and richly flavorful. It’s available warm or iced. The bottom left is a Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Skull Cake. This moist, rich, and fluffy pumpkin skull cake with chocolate chips and chocolate glaze was irresistible. The bottom right is an Apple Pie Scone that was lightly sweet, crumbly, buttery, and flaky with apple glaze.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We were excited to visit worker-owned, family-friendly, and queer-run jaderabbitpdx.com at their new home on SE Hawthorne in #PDX. Their space is beautiful and welcoming, and the 100% #vegan food, which includes dim sum, rice bowls, and noodle dishes and soups, continues to be crave-worthy.

Top Row: Outside of Jade Rabbit at their new location on SE Hawthorne, Jade Rabbit Dumplings, Inside of Jade Rabbit

Middle Row: Salt & Pepper Tofu, Jade Rabbit sculpture in front of decorated screen, Char Sui Bao

Bottom Row: Beefy Kimchi Potstickers, Ube Mochi Brownie, Another view of the inside of Jade Rabbit

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

It really was delicious! 😋🌱

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Meals from Flourish Plant-Based Kitchen in #PDX, which serves up crave-worthy 100% #vegan and #gluten-free comfort food, are always a joy. Filled with intensely satisfying flavors from delicious whole food ingredients, the dishes will revitalize your taste buds, your body, and our 🌎.

The top left is the Un-Beetable Cheezeburger, which consists of a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying house-made beet-lentil-walnut patty, garlic aioli, seasonal greens, lively chimichurri, tangy, sweet, and sour house pickles, fried shallots, and thick and creamy house-made cashew mozzarella. Served on a grilled bun. The top right is the Unagi Norrito. This plant-based sushi burrito is made with nori seaweed, sticky quinoa, eel-free mushroom “unagi”, fried sweet potato, cucumbers, greens, and sriracha aioli. The bottom left is Carrot Cake, which is rich, moist, dense, and irresistibly delicious with luscious creamy frosting. The bottom right is the Flourish Plant-Based Kitchen food truck in St. Johns Beer Porch.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

We are always delighted by the delicious Indian cuisine served up by maruti-restaurant.com, an all-vegetarian family-owned restaurant in #PDX with many #vegan and #gluten-free options. The produce is organic and locally sourced, and the dishes are both authentic and contemporary.

The top left is the Pani Puri, a vibrantly flavorful and fun appetizer has 6 puri (small, round, hollow, crispy shells) that you crack open with the back of your spoon and fill with mashed potatoes and garbanzo beans mixed with Indian spices and then top with pani (mint water mixed with tamarind-date chutney). The top right is the Vegan Butter Chikn, which consists of tender, meaty plant-based chicken cooked with sautéed onions, fresh ginger, and jalapeños in a rich, brightly flavorful, velvety coconut milk-based tomato sauce with aromatic Indian spices. Served with basmati rice. The bottom left is the Organic Apple Avocado Salad, which consists of organic mixed greens with apple, avocado, diced cucumbers, and mango, sprinkled with Indian spice. We skipped the dressing because it contains honey. The bottom right shows the outside of Maruti Restaurant.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Family-owned cuboportland.com, serves up Cuban comfort food in #PDX with several delicious #vegan dishes. The crave-worthy vegan protein option, soy picadillo, is made with soy crumbles stewed with tomatoes, olives, raisins, and traditional Cuban spices. 📸: Vegan Plate plus Soy Picadillo

This is the Vegan Plate, which consisted of tangy, sweet, and refreshing Caribbean salad (brined cucumber, mango, avocado, and red onion tossed in lime juice, salt, and pepper), yellow rice, saucy Cuban black beans, and maduros (fried ripe, soft, sweet, caramelized plantains), plus soy picadillo (soy crumbles stewed with tomatoes, olives, raisins, and traditional Cuban spices).

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Japanese-inspired, #PDX-evolved bakaumai.com has some delicious #vegan options for a wide variety of ramen, both traditional and innovative, as well as small plates and bowls. Baka umai is Japanese slang for stupid delicious, and based on the multidimensional flavors, that’s an apt description.

The top left is the Vegan Mazemen, which consisted of broth-less ramen made with thick and chewy whole wheat noodles tossed in intensely flavorful double-smoked tomato paste and truffle oil. Topped with fried tofu, chopped red and orange bell peppers, sweet and tangy pickled cucumber and shiitake mushrooms, and cilantro. The top right says baka umai, Japanese slang, Stupid delicious. The bottom left is the Bento Bowl (vegan version), which consisted of crispy fried tofu, green onions, fresh cabbage, and a pickled veggie medley including shiitake mushrooms, cucumber, daikon, and onion, over a bed of rice. The bottom right is a view of the inside of Baka Umai on SE Hawthorne. There is also a second location called Baka Umai Ramen Den on NW 23rd.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Pizza Creature is a vegan-friendly food truck in #PDX that serves up wood-fired sourdough pizza and has a #vegan option for everything on their menu. 📸: Build Your Own Vegan Pie

This is a Build Your Own Vegan Pie. They have so many delicious vegan toppings for this. We chose their deeply flavorful house-made pesto base, luscious tofu-cashew mozzarella, creamy fluffy almond ricotta, roasted cremini mushrooms, hot and sweet Mama Lil’s peppers, toasted walnuts, and fresh basil on a pleasantly chewy crust with just the right amount of char.

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I'm so happy to hear that!

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PDX VEG @pdxveg.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The crave-worthy 100% #vegan comfort food served by thewagonpdx.com in #PDX is guaranteed to satisfy vegans, omnivores, and everyone in between and shows that being vegan is not about deprivation. 📸: Triple X Cheeseburger, Hot Honey Chk'n Slider, Buddy’s Steaks Pesto Mac Bites, Expresso Coco Cookie

The top left is the Triple X Cheeseburger, which has a cow-free Impossible patty, melty cow’s milk-free smoked provolone, smoky pig-free bacon, crispy onions, chopped white onions, pickled jalapeños, romaine lettuce, and boldly flavorful house-made sweet heat chipotle-jalapeño ranch. The top right is the Hot Honey Chk'n Slider, which consists of a Daring crispy, meaty chicken-free wing tossed in bee-free hot honey, sriracha mayo, and pickles on a pretzel slider bun. The bottom left is Buddy’s Steaks Pesto Mac Bites, served with house sweet heat aioli. The bottom right is an Expresso Coco Cookie made by Muffin Top Bakery.

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