This was our first taste of Portland, and wow—did it ever set the bar high! If you're looking for authentic Mediterranean/Lebanese cuisine, this place is a must. I ordered the lamb gyro and cleaned the plate. The naan was incredibly soft, and the fries? Absolutely stole the show. Maybe it was because we hadn’t eaten all day, but these were hands down the best fries we've ever had. You could tell they were hand-cut and made with care—we genuinely regretted not ordering a second batch. Rey was handling all the tables like a pro and made us feel so welcome. Great food, great service.
Vegan Restaurant
Olive Cafe, LLC
· $$$$ · Portland · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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This was our first taste of Portland, and wow—did it ever set the bar high! If you're looking for authentic Mediterranean/Lebanese cuisine, this place is a must. I ordered the lamb gyro and cleaned the plate. The naan was incredibly soft, and the fries? Absolutely stole the show. Maybe it was because we hadn’t eaten all day, but these were hands down the best fries we've ever had. You could tell they were hand-cut and made with care—we genuinely regretted not ordering a second batch. Rey was handling all the tables like a pro and made us feel so welcome. Great food, great service.
We had the Greek salad, lamb pizza, and Muhammara app. Everything was delicious. This was easily our top meal on our trip to Portland and Bar harbor. 10/10
We had the Greek salad, lamb pizza, and Muhammara app. Everything was delicious. This was easily our top meal on our trip to Portland and Bar harbor. 10/10
Incredible vegan options! My new favorite place. I can’t believe it took me so long to try. The staff is incredibly welcoming and the food is some of the best I’ve had in Portland. I can’t wait to go back!