Explore downtown Portland’s best hidden cafés and specialty donuts on a private food tour that delights your taste buds and reveals local secrets. Join Lost Plate for a morning of coffee and sweet treats!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; suitable for most ages and abilities as it involves moderate walking at a relaxed pace.
Wildlife
History
Portland’s coffee culture blossomed in the 1990s, reflecting the city’s dedication to local, sustainable food movements that influence café menus today.
Conservation
Many cafés on this tour prioritize sustainability by using compostable cups, sourcing local ingredients, and minimizing waste.
Lost Plate
Explore downtown Portland’s best hidden cafés and specialty donuts on a private food tour that delights your taste buds and reveals local secrets. Join Lost Plate for a morning of coffee and sweet treats!
Lost Plate is a Portland, Oregon–based tour company that offers guided culinary experiences highlighting the city’s coffee, donut, food cart, and wine scenes. Focused on locally sourced flavors and community vendors, Lost Plate curates small-group outings that introduce visitors to Portland’s distinctive food culture.
Tours include the Downtown Portland Coffee & Donut Tour, which pairs specialty pour-over coffee, nitro cold brew, macchiatos, and creative local donuts with historical and cultural context in downtown Portland. The Portland Food Carts, Pods, and Patios Tour explores the Eastside food cart scene over approximately three hours, showcasing hand-picked dishes, craft beer, and regional favorites like poutine while connecting guests with independent operators. The Urban Wine Tasting Tour brings Oregon wine to the city, featuring more than ten curated wines from local producers paired with bites while visiting the Pearl and Slabtown neighborhoods.
Each itinerary emphasizes tasting portions, vendor relationships, and neighborhood storytelling to provide an accessible way to sample Portland’s culinary variety. Lost Plate coordinates logistics, stop sequencing, and tasting portions so guests can experience multiple flavors without overindulging. Tours are suited for curious food lovers, visitors seeking local recommendations, and anyone interested in Portland’s evolving food landscape.
By combining focused tasting stops with neighborhood exploration, Lost Plate aims to make Portland’s food and drink scenes approachable and memorable for guests traveling to or living in Portland, Oregon. Reservations are available online and designed for flexibility; itineraries adapt to seasonal offerings, ensuring guests taste current local specialties and discover the stories behind Portland's independent food community.
Location
Portland, Oregon
Tours operate in Portland neighborhoods
Tours Offered
3 tours
Coffee, food carts, and wine
Neighborhoods
Downtown, Eastside, Pearl, Slabtown
Explore Portland’s food districts
Experience Types
Coffee, Donuts, Food Carts, Wine
Guided tastings with local vendors
Book a tasting tour today to sample coffee, donuts, food carts, and Oregon wines—discover Portland’s flavors with guided local itineraries.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The tour covers several blocks downtown, so comfortable shoes will keep you enjoying the experience without foot fatigue.
Bring a reusable coffee cup
Many cafés are eco-conscious and support reusable cups; bringing one helps reduce waste and enhances your experience.
Arrive on time
Tours start promptly to ensure you have enough time at each stop to savor the food and drinks without rushing.
Notify about dietary restrictions
Inform Lost Plate in advance if you have allergies or dietary needs to ensure there are suitable options available.
Comfortable walking shoes
Essential for navigating city streets comfortably during the tour.
Reusable coffee cup
Eco-friendly option accepted at many participating cafés.
Light rain jacket
Useful during spring’s occasional showers to stay dry.
spring
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Protect yourself from the sun during warmer months when walking outdoors.
summer