Portland's late-night scene revolves around food carts and 24-hour diners. When bars close at 2am, the city converges on Cartopia and a handful of restaurants that keep the kitchen open.
Food Cart Pods (Late Night)
Cartopia
SE Hawthorne | Until 3am+
Late-night food cart pod. Potato Champion, PBJ's Grilled, always a scene.
Potato Champion
Cartopia | Until 3am
Belgian-style frites. Poutine and dipping sauces. The late-night move.
Matt's BBQ
Various locations | Until sold out
Texas-style BBQ from a cart. Not always late, but worth checking.
24-Hour & Late Night
Hotcake House
SE | 24 hours
Pancakes around the clock. Divey, classic, exactly what you want at 3am.
Original Hotcake & Steak House
SE Powell | 24 hours
Another 24-hour option. Breakfast classics, strong coffee.
Sassy's Bar & Grill
SE | Until 2:30am
Strip club with surprisingly good food. Portland is weird.
Montage
SE | Until 2am
Cajun under the Morrison Bridge. Leftovers wrapped in tin foil animals.
Portland Late Night Tips
- Cartopia is the move: Best late-night food cart pod in the city.
- Division shuts down: Most restaurants close by 10pm. Plan accordingly.
- Vegan options exist: Portland caters to everyone, even late night.
- Cash at carts: Some food carts are still cash-only.