Brandon Miller
3 months ago
Cartopia is the epitome of Portland. If you wanna feel that hipster, tattooed, weird Portland vibe... Cartopia has your back! No judgement... I'm the weirdo that is tatted and pierced like the rest of us!
First cart we noticed was beer and BBQ... smelled amazing. We saw a little bit of everything. Fries, pizza, Pad Thai, Gyro, and tacos. It has a decent variety if you're taking a couple friends.
We unfortunately came on an extra cool and rainy day. It's nice if you're snuggled up to a fire pit but the other tables not near fire are pretty chilly and you're probably going to get rained on.
NOTE: There are NO BATHROOMS here. They have the Honey Buckets in the back corner which felt kinda gross with two food carts right next door. How exactly do they empty the Honey Buckets that close to food? Hmmm.
No reason to let that impact the overall 5-star rating... maybe better planning next time?
We'll likely go back if we're in the neighborhood. It was decent.
Jennifer Anderson
6 months ago
Fantastic spot! The vibe is awesome at night and the fires in the tables keep you toasty warm! Can recommend the burger spot and the made-to-order pizza truck - delicious!
Jariel Jimenez
7 months ago
Though it has less options than the Hawthorne Asylum nearby, I would say this was my favorite food cart pod. The seating is all very nice and well cared for, and the food is impressive with a variety of high-quality options that also just have the cutest theming.
Absolutely love this place! Cartopia is one of those spots that just gets it right, well-curated, thoughtfully designed, and full of character. The overall vibe is welcoming and relaxed, and the selection of food vendors is both diverse and delicious. Each pod feels like it’s been chosen with intention, and together they create a really interesting mix of flavours and styles.
The space itself is super versatile. There are smaller picnic-style tables for solo diners or smaller parties, and larger fire pit tables that are perfect for communal seating or big groups. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick bite or spending an evening catching up with friends, it works. I love that there are both shaded spots for hotter days and sunny corners to soak it all in, it really has something for everyone.
What makes Cartopia stand out even more is that, despite its popularity, it’s never felt overcrowded when I’ve visited. It has that sweet spot of being lively but still comfortable, no stress, no overly long waits, just good atmosphere and even better food.
Highly recommend checking out Pyro Pizza, their pizzas are excellent, and the natural sodas are a nice bonus. Also, don’t miss Chicken and Guns, the portions are generous, and the flavours are incredible.
Whether you’re local or visiting Portland, Cartopia is a must. Great food, great layout, and a true taste of what makes Portland’s food cart scene so special.
Shirin Modaresi
8 months ago
Great food cart area with Mexican, Thai, Egyptian, pizza, ice cream, and lots of vegan options. Seating is plentiful at picnic tables and there’s a large white tent covering for good shade. Food came out pretty fast and everyone enjoyed their food. There are bathrooms but they are portables so heads up on that.
