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Unlike Reed’s on-campus dining, the food options around Portland present a plethora of options. While many students enjoy walking a short distance from campus to enjoy either decent Oriental cuisine or fine Southern fare, many relish the opportunity to escape the Reed bubble and venture into downtown Portland. Additionally, while appreciating the food in the greater Portland area, Reed students rarely agree on a single restaurant to visit while off campus because of the diverse nature of both the restaurants around Portland and the tastes of Reedies. The dining options about Reed offer a complete array of delicious selections from all ethnic backgrounds. Although no Reed student can agree on any one restaurant that overwhelmingly catches their fancy, most Reedies frequent a short list of restaurants whose food tastes splendid and whose ambience is both friendly and relaxing. From the Ethiopian cuisine of Jarra’s, to the all-night breakfasts of the Hotcake House, the restaurants that Reedies prefer usually fall into three categories: they have copious amounts of food for a reasonable price, offer an excellent window into another culture through a dining experience, or simply offer a delicious escape from the ever-tedious experience of on-campus or in-apartment dining. Furthermore, since most of the best off-campus dining options are within a short bus ride of Reed and won’t shrivel your wallet into an unidentifiable lump of leather, Reed’s off-campus dining situation is ideal and provides a diverse assortment of choices that allow any Reedie the chance to eat ethnically-varied, good food without wasting an entire evening on transportation, or an entire wallet’s contents on the price of a single meal. Students Speak Out
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Off campus, I haven’t been to many...
Off campus, I haven’t been to many places, though there is a really cheap pizza place that delivers that I have indulged in on occasion, La Rosetta. Going into downtown Portland means more selection in terms of restaurants. |
Anonymous says: |
I’m too poor to eat off campus...
I’m too poor to eat off campus much, but there are amazing places around. The Hotcake House rocks, if you don’t mind the sleazy vibe it gives off. Excellent strawberry pancakes, though. |
Anonymous says: |
Up the hill on Woodstock, there...
Up the hill on Woodstock, there are a few cheap and acceptable restaurants, like Thai and super cheap Chinese. The Cup and Saucer is a really tasty,slightly overpriced, vegan- and vegetarian-friendly place on Hawthorne. |
Anonymous says: |
Tom Yum, which is right up the...
Tom Yum, which is right up the street, is seriously one of the best Thai restaurants I’ve ever been to. People also talk about the Delta a lot, but I’m actually from the South, and I think their food sucks. |
Anonymous says: |
The best food close to campus is...
The best food close to campus is the Delta, an imaginatively-decorated soul food restaurant on SE Woodstock and 46th. There’s good, cheap food, open late, and if you’re 21, you can get a 40 ounce beer served like champagne in a bucket with ice. |
FactsStudent Favorites
- The Delta
- The Hotcake House
Other Places to Check Out
- Fat Albert's (breakfast)
- Higgins (American)
- Lauro Mediterranean Kitchen (Mediterranean)
- Nicholas Restaurant (Lebanese, Middle Eastern)
- Pho Hung (Vietnamese)
- Pizzicato (gourmet pizza)
- Staccato Gelato (gelateria)
- Stumptown Coffee (coffee)
- The Cup and Saucer Café (coffee, snacks)
- Three Doors Down Café (American)
- Tom Yum (Thai)
- Woodstock Wine & Deli (deli)
24-Hour Dining
- The Hotcake House
- The Roxy
Grocery Stores
Safeway Food and Drug
4515 SE Woodstock Blvd.
(503) 788-7600
www.safeway.com
24 hours
Trader Joe's
4715 SE 39th Ave., Portland
(503) 777-1601
traderjoes.com
Daily 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Restaurant Listing
Alexis
Greek
215 W. Burnside St.
(503) 224-8577
Price: $10-$20
Alexis has live music and belly dancing for the diner to enjoy while eating.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m.–11 p.m.
www.alexisfoods.com/old
Chèz Machin
Crepes, French
3553 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
(503) 736-9381
Price: $8-$20
Can be both a romantic setting for an intimate dinner or a great place to take friends.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
www.chezmachincreperie.com
Delta Cafe
Southern, soul food
4607 SE Woodstock Blvd.
(503) 771-3101
Price: $10-$20
The Delta has been a Reed favorite for years; they have live music as well.
Hours: Monday–Friday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
www.deltacafebar.com
Hoda's
Middle Eastern
3401 SE Belmont St.
(503) 236-8325
Price: $6-$15
The best Middle Eastern place nearby.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-9 p.m.
www.hodas.com
India Grill
Indian
2924 E. Burnside St.
(503) 236-1790
Price: $8-$15
The place to go for a romantic setting with your Indian cuisine. Also, they offer outdoor dining with weather permitting.
Hours: Weekdays 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Weekends 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
www.india-grill.com
India Oven
Indian
3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
(503) 872-9687
Price: $10-$20
They have a long history with Reed; many Reedies take dates here.
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:30 a.m.– 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Jarra's
Ethiopian
1435 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
(503) 230-8990
Price: $10-$15
They have a long history with Reed. The owner loves to give history lessons about Ethiopia while waiting on you.
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
www.ethiopianrestaurant.com/oregon/jarras
La Buca
Italian
40 NE 28th Ave.
(503) 238-1058
Price: $10-$20
A place to casually dine, but still fine Italian cuisine.
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Thursday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–9 p.m.
La Rosetta Pizza
Pizza
4716 SE Powell Blvd.
(503) 771-8008
Price: $5-$10
The cheapest delivery pizza in the area—special rates for Reed students.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Mandarin House
Chinese
50 SW Second Ave.
(503) 228-1820
Price: $10-$20
A great lunch and dinner buffet. Bring many people and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and service.
Hours: Monday-Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Papa Haydn
American, dessert
5829 SE Milwaukie Ave.
(503) 232-9440
www.papahaydn.com
Price: $15-$26
Absolutely amazing desserts and outside dining.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Saburo's Sushi House
Japanese, sushi
1667 SE Bybee Blvd.
(503) 236-4237
Price: $10-$20
Saburo's has the best local sushi; Reedies love it.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Saturday 4:30 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 4:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
www.saburos.com
Swagat's
Indian
2074 NW Lovejoy St.
(503) 227-4300
Price: $10
They have a special dinner that includes a wide variety of Indian cuisine, including a soup and desert option.
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
www.swagat.com
Thanh Thao II
Thai, Vietnamese
4005 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
(503) 238-6232
Price: $8-$15
What Thanh Thai may lack in its very modest decor, it makes up for with very friendly service.
Hours: Monday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Wednesday-Friday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m, Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m
The Hotcake House
Breakfast, steaks
1002 SE Powell Blvd.
(503) 236-7402
Price: $5-$10
A 24-hour breakfast place that Reedies have enjoyed for ages—the restaurant that many Reedies take their first-year friends.
Hours: Daily 24 hours
The Pied Cow
Coffee, snacks
3244 SE Belmont St.
(503) 230-4866
Price: $5-$10
They have a great garden area with a fountain. The ambience of the Pied Cow is the best amongst any coffeehouse near Reed. Also, there are hookahs for your smoking pleasure.
Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 4 p.m.–12 a.m., Friday 4 p.m.–1 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–1 a.m.
The Roxy
American, coffee
1121 SW Stark St.
(503) 223-9160
Price: $6-$10
The Roxy is a traditional, diner-style restaurant located in downtown Portland.
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 24 hours
Typhoon
Thai
410 SW Broadway
(503) 224-8285
Price: $10-$25
Typhoon tends to be expensive but has a romantic setting, and the food is good.
Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
www.typhoonrestaurants.com
Did You Know?It’s always better to go out if you can, since Portland offers a diverse selection of food opportunities. Additionally, Reed professors often take their students out to restaurants at the end of a semester to celebrate the completion of an academic half-year. At those times, some professors are known to participate in karaoke and other fun activities with students, so think up some crazy ideas and tell your professors.
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