Overheard at the Alder Street Food Cart Pod - Eater Portland
"The food carts at 10th and Alder, long a downtown institution, close on June 30th to make way for Portland’s new Ritz-Carlton. Over the years, the pod has played host to some of the city’s greatest hits: Nong’s Khao Man Gai, Wolf & Bear’s, The People’s Pig. The loss extends beyond lunch options—in losing the Alder carts, downtown is losing one of its most quintessentially downtown spots. The daily lunch rush brings together a delightfully mismatched grab-bag of locals, commuters, and tourists for a semi-sacred Portland ritual." - Conner Reed
Food was subpar after a long wait. It wasn't busy at the time. Fun experience walking around in the area before the rain of today.
Jackson L.
Google
A few food trucks, but not as much variety as I had hoped. Some trucks offer the same type of food. We enjoyed the food, even though the fries were undercooked. Greek, Indian, Italian, and Mexican cuisine available, along with a sushi truck.
Mariah A
Google
Great sopes and chicken enchiladas. The sopes were bigger than what I’m used to, which was a nice surprise. The owner of the food truck was super kind and did a great job making the food. I recommend paying for 30 min parking if you’re getting take out. We were in and out in 20 minutes.
Alex M.
Google
Got the lamb gyro and chicken saj from Portland Gyro - both were fantastic! Never had a chicken saj before but HIGHLY recommend. It’s like a warm chicken shawarma burrito and every bite is so flavorful. The guy behind the counter was so friendly and attentive with our food, TLC was definitely added to each dish!
Nicholas P.
Google
Inconsistent opening times with the food trucks. Some have good food, some are a miss. Lots of construction as well. There are better spots around for food.
Kacie H.
Google
It would be nice if there was more variety. There were the same cuisines repeated. At least 2-3 of the same thing. Seemed redundant
Josh
Google
So glad to see the street construction almost finished. Go see these folks, they all have amazing food and attitudes 😁
Daniel P.
Google
Really nice people but my buddy I went with became seriously ill and as I am writing this review I have been in my restroom over an hour already sick to my stomach. My buddy ordered something more complicated, but I am pretty new to the majority of the food carts there. We are some food from the orange one that's right up front facing 4th St and then after I was disgusted when I pulled apart a bad smelling piece of chicken and saw that it has green and blue mold cooked into it from improper storing and it just being out dated , but then to still serve it. We are lucky we aren't in the hospital today. This is the 3rd time I have been severely disappointed with the quality of food that we paid for, was served to myself, and was rotten. 3 strike law for me, be careful with the orange cart and the one on the corner of 4th and college facing Chevron. I don't know how they even achieved a license to sell rotten food to us. Stay safe SW Portland.