Portland/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 08, 2020
Portland's 4 best spots for cheap gourmet foodEdelweiss Sausage Co & Delicatessen | Photo: Manny G./Yelp

Got a hankering for gourmet food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable gourmet food sources in Portland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

1. Edelweiss Sausage Co & Delicatessen

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Topping the list is Edelweiss Sausage Co & Delicatessen. Located at 3119 S.E. 12th Ave. in Brooklyn, the deli and German spot is the highest-rated affordable gourmet food restaurant in Portland, boasting four stars out of 248 reviews on Yelp. 

This spot offers a slew of German wines and beers, as well as handcrafted sausages and salamis.

Yelper Patrick W. wrote, "When it comes to authentic German sausages it doesn't get any better than the beer sausages here. The array of other options of pate and liverwurst are also quite authentic."

2. Ota Tofu

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Next up is Buckman's Ota Tofu, situated at 812 S.E. Stark St. With five stars out of 25 reviews on Yelp, the gourmet food spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.

Yelper Kristi P. noted, "This long-standing tofu-making operation has a small storefront from which you can buy direct. If you're a tofu fan and you're in the area, it definitely worth stopping by and stocking up."

And Isabella G. wrote, "Amazing tofu made fresh daily, they even offer a discount for bringing your own container. They also have fried tofu and soymilk."

3. Poplandia Gourmet Popcorn

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Northwest's Poplandia Gourmet Popcorn, located at 740 N.W. 23rd Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the artisan popcorn spot four stars out of 55 reviews.

Yelper April C. wrote, "Very small little store tucked within NW 23rd and paired with Saint Cupcake. You can try any of the flavors and there is a whole wall of bags ($4) to take home. These are super fresh and the flavor selection is pretty crazy."

Stop by for a lineup of sweet and savor flavors such as cinnamon apple churro, jalapeno pepper jack, Mayan hot chocolate and hickory smoked gouda.

4. King Harvest

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King Harvest, a gourmet hummus spot in Buckman, is another budget-friendly go-to, with four stars out of 45 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1502 S.E. Morrison St. to see for yourself.

This spot offers hummus in a variety of flavors, including red pepper, black bean and balsamic vinegar.

Yelper Yolanda A., who reviewed King Harvest on March 1, wrote, "A neat quick stop for the weekdays for a hummus breakfast burrito and drip coffee. Service is always so kind and you can't beat the hummus choices and prices."


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