Taylor Street Kitchen — Restaurant in Portland

Taylor Street Kitchen is one of my very favorite downtown Portland spots! This shop is both a curated marketplace that specializes in products from local farmers, coffee roasters and other artisans, and it is an eat-in or take-away deli/bakery/coffee shop. You can get a local beer on tap or a great glass of wine!

In addition to a beautiful selection of gourmet sandwiches, side salads, baked treats, soups & pizza, you can also get a delicious LUNCH PLATE that features a protein (flank steak or roasted chicken) with two side dishes (I especially love the lemon herbed potatoes and local farm vegetables). They also bake their own bread in house!! I can't get enough of their Sourdough Rye Bread (A great value at $5 per loaf! I also keep a loaf in my freezer for morning toast).

I follow Taylor Street Kitchen on Instagram to stay updated on their seasonal daily specials (Such as a delicious rhubarb handpie, made with local rhubarb!).

My advice is to go early for the best selection as they are popular and many of the most delicious things sell...

Stopped by Taylor Street Kitchen with a friend and had the best little reset. We split a sandwich, soup, coffee, and a treat — everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully done. The coffee was exactly how I like it: creamy, toasty, and delicious. The soup was packed full of vegetables, and the focaccia bread was so good it could become a dangerous new addiction if they ever sell it on its own.

The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The café itself is a super cute urban spot, perfect for a quick 20-minute recharge.

Five stars for the service, five stars for the ingredients, and five stars for the cozy vibe....

My response to business owner at the corner of Taylor and 12th's: Put your money where your mouth is and accept EBT!

Original post: I don't mind walking a few blocks to avoid this place even though I live right across the street.

This place might have nice food and unique offerings, but I won't spend another dime there after witnessing the owner yell at and kick out a homeless man utterly traumatizing him and his dog. He was buying a milkshake (that's what he said he wanted) while waiting for a free meal at the church across the street. A major hub for the poor and hungry.

Additionally, no EBT SNAP benefits are accepted. Learn...