Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Portland, including where to go and what to order.

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  • Green Elephant

    Green Elephant on Congress Street is Portland's flagship all-vegetarian Thai kitchen with a heavy vegan-by-default menu, since 2007 by the State Theatre.

  • Maiz Colombian Street Food

    Maiz Colombian Street Food on Forest Avenue offers vegan arepas with cheese substitutions, plus plantains, beans and rice for a counter-service vegan lunch.

  • Green Elephant

    Green Elephant on Congress Street has run Portland's only fully vegetarian kitchen since 2007, with a Thai and pan-Asian menu across from the State Theatre.

  • The Juicery

    The Juicery on Market Street runs a mostly vegan and entirely vegetarian juice bar with cold-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls and salads.

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  • Scratch Baking Co

    Scratch Baking Co in Willard Square offers a dedicated gluten-free bagel and pastry program alongside the regular sourdough lineup in South Portland.

  • The Holy Donut

    The Holy Donut on Commercial Street runs a daily gluten-free Maine potato donut option alongside the regular menu, with rotating seasonal flavours.

  • Asmara Restaurant

    Asmara on Oak Street is the Portland Eritrean and Ethiopian halal kitchen, with injera bread, doro wat, vegetable platters and lentil dishes.

Dietary in Portland, FAQ

Does Portland have good vegetarian or vegan food?

TableJourney's Portland dietary chapter covers vegan, vegetarian, gluten_free, halal venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.