Lardo
Sandwich shop · Hosford-Abernathy ·
Pork-centric sandwiches, draft beers, and creative chefwich specials
Pork-centric sandwiches, draft beers, and creative chefwich specials
"Lardo was one of Portland’s OGfood cartsuccess stories, blowing up in the mid-2000s thanks to their porchetta sandwich, a juicy, herby monster topped with gremolata and caper mayo, that still holds up today. Now with a permanent spot on lower Hawthorne with seating indoors and out, Lardo has more competition in the quality sandwich game but manages to keep things interesting with rotating “Chefwich” collabs (and charity tie-ins), while classics like the meatball bánh mì and grilled mortadella are solid reasons to keep coming back." - Krista Garcia
"Not for herbivores. Lardo, which recently scaled up from a lauded food cart into two permanent locations on either side of the Willamette, is all about advancing the art of the meaty sandwich. Mosey on up and order a meatball banh mi, or charred pork belly, or griddled mortadella (a richly fatty Italian salami) sandwich, then grab a microbrew beer and head out to the patio to enjoy the tasty excess in the sun." - Kevin M. Fitzgerald
"Cast as the longtime ruling king of Portland’s artisan sandwich scene, historically dominant but now joined by a number of strong contenders across the city." - Dianne de Guzman
"The vast corner patio of this Southeast Hawthorne sandwich destination is home to built-in booths and bar seating, permanent roofing, numerous planters, and orangey lighting that basks the block in a warm evening glow. A great spot for diners to enjoy sandwiches like the pho-rench dip, with shaved beef, Thai basil, and pho broth, or fries topped with pork and marinated peppers." - Thom Hilton
"It’s hard to imagine a sandwich shop in Portland more well-known and celebrated than Lardo. What started as a food truck ended up with three locations in greater Portland and Las Vegas, and today it still brings in the long lines for its meaty, over-the-top sandwiches. Its flagship is the Korean pork shoulder, topped with kimchi, cilantro, and a generous portion of chile mayo on fluffy ciabatta. It’s audacious, especially if paired with some pork-and-pepper-covered dirty fries, and sums up what Lardo is all about. For those looking for something new, each month the restaurant partners with a different chef for its “Chefwich,” which raises money for a cause of the guest chef’s choosing. You can usually spot the latest Chefwich on Instagram." - Alex Frane