Keeping Portland Weird.
Portland’s unique history, from the Oregon Trail to its post WWII industrial boom, was the perfect storm to create a culture of counter-culture. Portland is now famous for its crunch hipsterness and proud adage, “Keep Portland Weird.” But the truth is, Portland has always been weird.
What does a Portlander’s passion look like in food and drink? Whatever your imagined answer is to that question, it’s based on a reputation that Portland has worked hard to earn. Come see the food, drink, and atmosphere that has kept Porland weird, for Portlanders by Portlanders. You won’t see anything else quite like it.
From roving food carts to bespoke private kitchen events, and morning coffees to wine tastings, our Portland Food Tours have got Portland’s wide and weird culinary scene covered. Try to keep up with the food-and-drink experts as we show off Portland’s amazing culture, one plate a time.
Keeping Portland
Weird
Portland’s unique history, from the Oregon Trail to its post WWII industrial boom, was the perfect storm to create a culture of counter-culture. Portland is now famous for its crunch hipsterness and proud adage, “Keep Portland Weird.” But the truth is, Portland has always been weird.
What does a Portlander’s passion look like in food and drink? Whatever your imagined answer is to that question, it’s based on a reputation that Portland has worked hard to earn. Come see the food, drink, and atmosphere that has kept Porland weird, for Portlanders by Portlanders. You won’t see anything else quite like it.
From roving food carts to bespoke private kitchen events, and morning coffees to wine tastings, our Portland Food Tours have got Portland’s wide and weird culinary scene covered. Try to keep up with the food-and-drink experts as we show off Portland’s amazing culture, one plate a time.
Our Portland Food Tours:
The ultimate food cart experience.
A true local taste of Portland.
The quintessential Portland staples.
$69 per person
$85 per person
$49 per person
W/Th/Fr at 1:30pm, for 2.5 hrs
Wed-Sat at 5pm for 3 hrs
M/Th/F at 10:30am for 2.5 hrs
Includes all food & drinks
Includes all food & alcohol
Includes all coffee & donuts
Approx. 1 mile walking
Approx 1.5 miles walking
Approx. 1 mile walking
Currently AVAILABLE, book now!
PAUSED THROUGH 2021.
PAUSED THROUGH 2021.
Due to drastic changes in the local F&B scene, in addition to local capacity restrictions, some of our tours will be paused through 2021.
Thanks for your understanding.
Our Portland Food Tours:
Food Carts, Pods, & Patios Tour
The ultimate food cart experience.
$69 per person
W/Th/Fri at 1:30pm, for 2.5 hrs
Includes all food & drinks
Currently available, book now!
Neighborhood Evening Food & Drink Tour
A true local taste of Portland.
$85 per person
Wed-Sat at 5pm for 3 hrs
Includes all food & alcohol
PAUSED THROUGH 2021
Downtown Coffee & Donut Tour
The quintessential Portland staples.
$49 per person
M/Th/F at 10:30am for 2.5 hrs
Includes all coffee & donuts
PAUSED THROUGH 2021
Due to drastic changes in the local F&B scene, in addition to local capacity restrictions, some of our tours will be paused through 2021.
Thanks for your understanding.
Our Portland Private Dining Events:
Intimate monthly dining events with a bespoke multi-course menu and alcohol pairings.
Price and dates vary
Rotating venues and chefs
Private dining events are paused through 2021.
Our Portland Private Dining Events:
Intimate monthly dining events with a bespoke multi-course menu and alcohol pairings.
Price and dates vary
Rotating venues and chefs
Private dining events are paused through 2021.
Why People Choose Us:
By sharing the living history of cuisine by the hands that make it, we're changing the way people think about food and its role in the universe.
Eat When You Want to Eat.
No awkward mealtimes here! Our Portland food tours are scheduled at times when you actually want to eat, during normal breakfast, lunch, or dinner hours. In fact, we offer the only evening food tour in town! Come join us before or after your day exploring our wonderful city.
All Food, Drinks, and Alcohol Included.
Our Portland food tours are all-inclusive which means everything is on us – yes, even alcohol. From locally roasted coffee to fresh craft beer, we’ll show you why what we drink in Portland is just as important as what we eat!
We're Local Insiders.
We’re from Portland and we know where to find the best places to eat and drink in the city. Most importantly, we know the crafted professionals who create what we love to put in our bellies. We’ll show you a side of PDX you wouldn’t otherwise get to see.
Meet the Makers.
Get off the beaten path and discover truly local corners of the city. You’ll get the chance to meet the people who have spent years perfecting their craft: making delicious food and drink for us!
Eat When You Want to Eat.
No awkward mealtimes here! Our tours are scheduled at times when you actually want to eat, during normal breakfast, lunch, or dinner hours. In fact, we offer the only evening food tour in town! Come join us before or after your day exploring our wonderful city.
All Food, Drinks, and Alcohol Included.
Our tours are all-inclusive which means everything is on us – yes, even alcohol. From locally roasted coffee to fresh craft beer, we’ll show you why what we drink in Portland is just as important as what we eat!
We're Local Insiders.
We’re from Portland and we know where to find the best places to eat and drink in the city. Most importantly, we know the crafted professionals who create what we love to put in our bellies. We’ll show you a side of PDX you wouldn’t otherwise get to see.
Meet the Makers.
Get off the beaten path and discover truly local corners of the city. You’ll get the chance to meet the people who have spent years perfecting their craft: making delicious food and drink for us!
Get Hungry for Adventure.
A third of our customers were referred by a previous guest. Were you one of them?!
“This was a great food tour. We ate at four different locations (all food hall or pods), and got to try food from multiple places within those. We left stuffed. Everything was delicious, and the variety was great. We tried multiple types of food that we have never tried before and wouldn’t even know where to find back home. Our tour guide, Michelle, was great as well. She gave us recommendations for our whole trip and was super knowledgeable about the area and sites.”
Rachael M
May 2021
“Michelle is an awesome person to be around, her enthusiasm and knowledge really made my day!! we only had a little over a day to spend in Portland, and through this tour alone I feel like I got a week’s worth of tourism in… and maybe a week’s worth of food, haha, it’s a great value. I can’t recommend it highly enough!”
Corey N
May 2021
“Michelle was an awesome guide, very knowledgeable and super personable. Everything we sampled was absolutely delicious! My husband & I can’t wait to come back to Portland to do another tour with Lost Plate 😊”
Brittany S
May 2021
“Our sales team recently had the opportunity to meet face-to-face for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Michelle from Lost Plate Food Tours made the meeting an overwhelming success! She gave us a tour of the Portland food cart scene and provided VIP service along the way. She shared her knowledge of the history and culture of the food carts but also some fantastic mural artwork throughout the city. It was the perfect backdrop to allow our team to get to know each other and truly bond. Oh and the food was amazing too! I highly recommend booking a tour with Lost Plate the next time you are in Portland. I also recommend skipping breakfast in preparation.”
James C
April 2021
5/5
My Husband and I Loved This Tour
“The portions were filling as well as delicious. We would have never ordered from those carts on our own. It was a great experience touring the world via food carts. We also had amazing weather for this tour and the walk to view murals was lovely. Absolutely would recommend this to other Traveling Foodies.”
Melissa
April 2021
“This tour is an amazing and tasty way to spend an afternoon but be warned – bring your appetite. Our guide Michelle spent 3 hours taking us to 4 different places where we ate food from 7 different vendors. Along the way she told us stories about the area, pointed out some on the stunning murals, and served us food from carts that I likely wouldn’t have chosen for myself. The food was delicious and I enjoyed hearing about where the owners of each cart was from and how they got their start. Portion sizes were huge and best of all Michelle called ahead to each stop so there was no waiting in line. I appreciated how Michelle always kept her mask on, wiped down tables before we sat down, always found a place to sit that wasn’t crowded, and offered us hand sanitizer after each stop. It was clear that she takes Covid precautions seriously. Thank you for the fun afternoon Michelle!”
Sarah
April 2021
5/5
Loved Loved Loved
“I do a food tour in every city I visit, and this one was great. It was fun, easy, and delicious. Michelle was great, told us a bit about the neighborhoods history, was energetic, and overall a great tour guide. I had so many favorites. That at the end of the day I went back to some of the locations we visited, and tried something else. Must do!”
Jessica
April 2021
5/5
My First Food Tour Experience Post Covid Shutdowns
“We tried to do a food cart experience on our own but it was miserable. Places that were amazing and trendy before Covid are now shut down or in currently sketchy areas. We thought a tour would be helpful. Michelle did her homework so every place we went was fresh and delicious (and open LOL). I highly recommend the tour and be sure to come hungry you are going to experience food from around the world!”
Vivian
March 2021
“This tour was a great addition to our stay in Portland! All the food was super good. The portions given were very reasonable considering you’re trying many different foods; definitely did not end on an empty stomach! If anything I wish I had more room since everything was so good we wanted to finish each dish completely lol. A lot of the food we tried might not have been things we’d regularly would go for so it was great to have the chance to try them because they were delicious! Covid-friendly too; masks worn (unless eating), outdoors, & spread out from others. Also gave us great feedback on places in Portland and even gave cute little souvenirs, so sweet! If ever in Portland, for sure check out one of their food tours; won’t regret it!”
Nancy C
October 2020
“Great way to experience Portland’s amazing food scene. My tour guide (Michelle) took us to some of the best food carts and pods in Portland and we had some top quality food from many different countries (Belgium, Russia, Burma, Thailand, Canada) . Portions are generous so you will leave full. A great experience.”
Christopher W
October 2020
“If you love food and you’re visiting Portland, please go on this tour! Our tour guide Michelle is so sweet and gave us really interesting info on each of the food carts we went to. The portions are generous, so bring an empty stomach! Every food cart had something incredible to offer. Also a plus for this tour was that it’s very Covid friendly. Michelle was stocked on hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes. She also made sure to keep us all comfortable and ensure safety while we dined. Thank you Lost Plates! You are amazing.”
Court V
August 2020
“Wow Michelle was amazing, knows her stuff not only about the food but about the locations and Portland in general. The food was amazing, exposed us to many new foods and did not disappoint with the portions. Could not move or breathe by the end of the tour hahaha. Highly recommend her very personal feeling tour!”
Oscar O
August 2020