Vegan
American
Take-out
Cajun, Creole
Fully vegan restaurant offering Cajun, Creole, and Southern classics. Includes house-made fried chicken, fried catfish, barbecue ribs, jambalaya, candied yams, shrimp and grits fritters, southern-style vegetables and specials. Black-owned. Previously a food truck; opened here 2021. Open Wed-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Mon & Tue.
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Last update on 22 Jun 2025 by OperationChowhound
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Added by DirtyLettuce on 07 Mar 2020
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101 Reviews
First Review by BethHigginbotham
illegallyblonde
Points +38
Southern Vegan Must - Edit
I’ve been planning my own vegan end of summer southern soiree’ for years with a long list of recipes & this place appeared. (Headpiece & vegan KFC bowl are random coincidences. )
Read moreI loved the owners background story and had to check this place out for some original Southern vegan eats.
I ordered takeout of catfish, comeback sauce (my nickname comeback Connolly, another random yet very relevant coincidence!) bbq ribs, mashed potatoes & gravy, spicy Mac & cheese, coleslaw & lemonade.
I received 2 spicy mac & cheese instead of mash potatoes & gravy I ordered.
I voraciously downed one of the spicy mac & cheese & saved one for later.
The food was so good in fact, that if you are a bbq ribs fan, these vegan bbq ribs melt in your mouth like they, it sickens me and I hate to say it, fell off the bone. So much better to choose cruelty free and clean.
I never liked ribs because they are so caveman carnivorous. The same reason I preferred the white meat, not the dark meat of a turkey at thanksgiving dinners back in the day before my awakening in 2017.
Someone ridiculously told me once that you are not an adult until you eat and like the dark meat of a turkey.
Now that is absolute crazy talk!
The point is, if you love southern comfort food, are a vegan or a meat eater and you like bbq ribs, you will have to give these a try.
My favorite dishes from what I ordered are the catfish with the comeback sauce, spicy mac & cheese, and lemonade.
I’ve made homemade lemonade many times with many different southern recipes.
This lemonade was smooth, not too sweet and not too tart.
A very fine balance of ingredients like all of the dishes I sampled.
Next go around I will allow myself more time to sit, savor the southern eats & enjoy the company with pictures for a more thorough Happy Cow review.
The chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy are on my list to try next.
I still would recommend take out even to dine in if you want to make sure that the items you want don’t sell out.
That is how good the food and this place are!
Updated from previous review on 2025-12-08
Pros: Great food, Great place & location, You will want to try it all
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MelissaAnn79
Points +56
Southern Heaven - Edit
Dinner plate with fried chicken, cornbread, and mashed potatoes with gravy- BOMB! Also got the Pinot Spritz which was surprisingly out of this world.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-11-15
Pros: Music, Food, Beverages
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dinaeatstoomuch
Points +959
Yummy food - Edit
Food was yummy, big portions.
Read moreThe Cajun fries tasted like regular fries so that’s a bit expensive for 6$ then. Coleslaw was really good but bit small serving for the price. Catfish, Okra and Pickles were fabulous.
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1AP1
Points +1821
Solid Southern eats - Edit
Great food, my only criticism is I wish there were a few more veg-forward dishes and a few less deep fried. I would eat here much more often if it had a few more healthier options for some variety.
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Dariush
Points +1134
One man band? - Edit
Had a great meal here- fried pickles, mashed potatoes, cornbread, fried chick’n, ribs and catf’sh, all washed down with a pitcher of sweet tea. All was amazing. Equally amazing was the impression that it was only one person doing the order taking, cooking, waiting and cleaning?
Read moreFieldRoaster🌱
Weeeelllll if it isn’t ’ole Johnny-Come-Lately with hai biscuits and sweet tea
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ShellieBarnett
Points +42
Don't let the name scare you - Edit
The fried cauliflower was really good. The greens were good but bland, they needed more seasoning. The ribs were good. The bowl with the popcorn "chicken" was really good and I would get that again. However it was suppose to have Cajun corn which it did not. They were also out of cornbread which happens, just disappointing.
Read moreDespite no one there tables were not wiped down. The staff was very friendly. The name is different for a plant based restaurant but since they don't have salads I guess it is okay. :)
Pros: I really liked the fried cauliflower., Everything is plant based., The area is so cute.
Cons: Dirty tables, Out of cornbread, No corn in my dish
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RebeccaSullivan
Points +6438
Out of this World - Edit
Updated review (07/2025): We have been so excited to get back here since we first came in 2022. We arrived around 7pm on a Sunday and there were a few parties seated inside and 1 couple ahead of us to order. We ordered and sat down. We noticed that none of the other tables had any food. I’m not sure if something was going on in the kitchen, but we (and everyone else) waited insanely long for our food. I’m referencing pictures for exact times to give an idea. We ordered at 7:15. The 2 appetizers (Cajun Fries & Fried Cauliflower Bites) came out at 7:38 - not too long but still over 20 minutes for apps. Fries were good but cauliflower was lacking flavor and we enjoyed it way more last time. Every so often the guy who took our order would come out with another appetizer for someone in the restaurant. It seemed like only appetizers were coming out for anyone for a really long time. At 8:28 2 of our 3 meals came out, and at 8:31 the last meal came to us. This was almost an hour & a half after we ordered. He also had forgotten my coke so I reminded him then & got my drink. I ended up being glad it didn’t come out in the beginning because it would have probably been pretty room temperature by the time the food came out lol. Clearly they were busy, & maybe something was going on in the kitchen because it seemed like meals were taking extremely long for everyone. Not a problem, just noting for the review. Anyway, the food was just okay. We were so disappointed because we absolutely loved it last time we came. I ordered the catfish, with cornbread and mashed potatoes & gravy. Catfish was very good but cornbread was very dry and mashed potatoes were lacking in flavor. My sister ordered the popcorn chicken with mashed potatoes & gravy and Mac & cheese. Mac & cheese was also lacking in flavor. Popcorn chicken was good. My other sister ordered the ribs with Mac & cheese and mashed potatoes & gravy. Ribs were good but were actually cold. Overall we were not pleased.
Read moreOriginal review (08/2022): This food was incredible. Also, the employee at the register was very kind and friendly. We ordered a plate with fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and Mac n cheese as well as a plate with ribs, cauliflower bites, and the spinach pie. We also ordered a large infamous bowl. Everything was incredible. We were accidentally given 2 sides of Mac n cheese but I brought it to their attention and they immediately came out with the correct side of mashed potatoes. Textures and flavors were great
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-22
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msmarymack
Points +118
Vegan (and nut free!) Southern Cuisine - Edit
Delicious, fresh southern food at Dirty Lettuce. Big bonus that it is 100% tree nut and peanut free, one of my family members is highly allergic. The service was so friendly and warm. Great non-alcoholic beverages and delicious food! It was blazing hot outside and we really appreciated the air conditioning.
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climbyboi672
Points +13
Amazing food - Edit
I go to this place semi-regularly, def one of my favorite restaurants in Portland.
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naturesmitten
Points +63
Yay for southern soul food! - Edit
I was so pleased. I’ve missed catfish and theirs more than hit the spot. I’d never had fried chicken before and this was amazing. Both had perfect breading.
Read moreThe Mac & Cheese, greens and coleslaw were average, compared to the southern food I grew up with, BUT, the infamous bowl was great, so were the hush puppies and cauliflower bites. Definitely give them a try my friends! Immediately hooked!
Unfortunately, they have a smaller menu now and no catfish.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-31
Pros: Great fresh vegan eats!, All vegan, Great new location
Cons: Expensive but worth it.
naturesmitten
Prepare for slow service.
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nsweeney
Points +259
Really good food! - Edit
Don't skip the fried pickles, they were amazing. We really enjoyed everything we ordered, especially the ribs, mashed potatoes and cornbread.
Read morePros: Fried pickles , Friendly staff
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foon
Points +1369
Fried pickles! - Edit
I haven’t been here for years and was shocked that it’s just as good as I remember. The fried pickles stole the show. Mac and cheese was really just a lackluster macaroni salad, I’d recommend skipping that. Catfish and bbq ribs are killer. #Veganuary
Read moreTurnipForPlants
That’s the good stuff.
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SaraIgl
Points +394
Yelp Top 100 Vegan Restaurants - Edit
Unassuming and modest tiny hole in the wall. They didn’t even know they earned the accolade.
Read moreFlexible menu allows you to build your order with mains and sides.
Ordered the Sweet Tea and Classic Rib plate that came with sides of Cole Slaw and Mac & Cheese.
Service was slow but worth the wait. #Veganuary
Pros: Vegan, Aristocrat Figurine instead of Table Numbers, Pre-Set or make your own plate combos
Cons: Slow Service
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zoierose
Points +674
Always a favorite - Edit
I stop here everytime i’m in town! The food is unmatched. Probably one of my top 3 favorite mac n cheese of anywhere! I love the infamous bowl, which is a fun twist on the KFC bowl thing. The fried pickles are always a must for me as well.
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LisaLearoyd
Points +55
So good! - Edit
I'm visiting Portland for a few days and had to try this place. It did not disappoint! So good. I ordered the ribs basket. Ribs were delicious, and the fries were some of the best I've had. Do yourself a favor and come here.
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juliannabanana
Points +63
Yum - Edit
Excellent seitan sandwich and delicious greens with just the right amount of spice.
Read morePros: Fresh, Crispy
Cons: No beer or wine but close options
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kaled97
Points +886
EAT HERE - Edit
I can’t say enough good things about this place. The rib plate and chicken sandwich blew us away!! Would love to eat here again.
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Aniseed
Points +5323
vegan southern eats - Edit
fried pick;es, hush puppies, collard greens, cornbread, vegan fried chicken and all my other favorites at this place!
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adrienneingram
Points +1210
New favorite restaurant in Portland! - Edit
Absolutely everything is incredible. My husband and I split everything. We got the catfish platter with hush puppies, coleslaw, Cajun fries with a caramel apple cider. It was all to die for. I got the fried chicken platter with jalapeno poppers and fried okra with a sweet tea. It's all fabulous!
Read morePros: Jalapeno poppers, Fried chicken, Fried okra
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charleesdavis
Points +242
Fried Deliciousness - Edit
We visited on a Saturday around peak dinner time. The food was fantastic and we were able to enjoy their outdoor seating. There was a bit of a wait for the food, but everything came out hot, fresh, and crispy- so no complaints! My popcorn chicken plate was great, I had sides of Cajun mac and cheese and fried pickles. Large portion(s) and overall a good time!
Read morePros: Many menu options
Cons: Parking is challenging (street parking), Small indoor dining area
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small_tiger
Points +171
sinfully good southern eats - Edit
food is fabulous, portions are quite large if you order a plate so just be aware. I love the vegan chicken and mashed potatoes here
Read morePros: food, strawberry lemonade
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trenityw
Points +1028
Impressive soul food - Edit
Was very impressed by the food here, would definitely come back to try more of the many menu options.
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Zurv
Points +2273
Amazing! - Edit
Staff is so kind and the food is even better!! The catfish was so good! The hush puppies too! The masked potatoes and jalapeño poppers were good too!! Would come back here
Read morePros: Catfish, Mashed potatoes
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jcdavison
Points +70
Absolutely amazing - Edit
I tried a few items from the menu and was not disappointed. I had the Catfish, bbq ribs and Mac and cheese. Everything was delicious but my favorite was the catfish. I highly recommend it. I will be back when I visit Portland.
Read morePros: Catfish , Bbq ribs, Mac and cheese
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Krutolow
Points +181
Outstanding Cajun South in yer Mouth - Edit
“Best ribs” was a comment from my non vegan friend. I agreed. Texture and flavor were spot on.
Read moreLoved the hand helds, had the “meet” and spinach. Order either.
Mac was good
Greens were good
Cornbread good (and hard to find!)
Mud sauce excellent. Remoulade paired nicely with the ribs.
Popcorn chicken had a good chickenish flavor but didn’t remind me of chicken texture.
Another customer recc’d the chicken sando which he said was much different than the popcorn.
The scallops and calamari (special) were both (nicely) fried mushrooms and although didn’t mimic the seafood was still flavorable but honestly they were a fine delivery system for the mud sauce. Truth be told I could dip my shoe in that sauce and eat it. Def get a side of that and the bbq
Pros: The food, Friendly staff and chef
Cons: Small chef driven restaurant -which is also a plus, Can be a wait for food. (Worth it)
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natshep
Points +68
So tasty and authentic - Edit
Felt so good to eat fried comfort food. It felt very authentic. Really good portion sizes. Everything was amazing
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Dunori
Points +327
Fantastic - Edit
Ordered like 7 things between my friend and I and everything was great. Only reason I gave 4 instead of 5 stars is because with many things being fried, subsequently a lot have a slightly similar taste IMO. For example I ordered the chicken and catfish and had the expectation that the catfish would if not taste like catfish to not taste almost the same as the chicken but that was what what my experience was. Still delicious though.
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