Old Wives' Tales
If longevity is a sign of quality, Old Wives' Tales ranks among Portland's best. Having first opened its doors in 1980, Old Wives' Tales continues to enthrall vegan diners with its extensive menu, 90 percent of which is also gluten-free. Popular menu items include the Hungarian mushroom soup, tofu scramble with roasted potatoes and Moroccan oatmeal with soymilk. Old Wives' Tales is open Sunday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Old Wives' Tales
1300 E. Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 238-0470
Vegetarian House
This all-vegetarian Chinese restaurant also offers an extensive variety of vegan options. A good deal is the lunch buffet, offered Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a mere $6.50. Popular dishes include mixed vegetables with tofu, eggplant with brown sauce and tofu hushpuppy with tangy sauce. Desserts include fried bananas with red bean paste. The friendly, helpful staff is happy to point out which items on the menu are vegan-friendly. Vegetarian House is open seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Vegetarian House
22 N.W. 4th Ave.
Portland, OR
(503) 274-0160
Vita Café
Nearly everything on the menu at this Portland institution is vegan-friendly. The Vita Café specializes in American-style diner comfort food, with an emphasis on local and organic food products. Favorites include "chicken" fried steak, tofu fish and chips, vegan biscuits and gravy and pancakes. The Vita Café is open seven days a week, serving breakfast from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the weekends, lunch everyday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and dinner every day from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day, children eat for only $1.
Vita Café
3024 N.E. Alberta Street
Portland, OR
(503) 335-8233
Dove Vivi
Dove Vivi allegedly serves the best vegan pizza in Portland. The crusts are made from cornmeal, and are available as whole pies or by the slice. Dove Vivi is open seven days a week between the hours of 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Dove Vivi
2727 N.E. Glisan Street
Portland, OR
(503) 239-4444
