• CLOSED: Homegrown Smoker Vegan Barbecue - Food Cart

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American
Fast food
Take-out

Vegan barbecue food cart at the Mississippi Marketplace. Serves Southern-style BBQ without the meat or dairy. Sample items such as chili shroom sammich with fryz, cajun fried tofu sammich, soy curls, tempeh ribs, barbecue beans, mac-no-cheese. Also sells sweet mint iced tea, vegan desserts and cookies. Closed due to fire damage, Jun 2017 - please let HappyCow know if/when it reopens.


44 Reviews

First Review by Tigra220

veggiewoman

Points +374

Vegan
13 Mar 2017

Phenomenal

I had the Slosmomofo Sandwich and it may have been the best sandwich I've had in 10 years of being vegan.
I am very sad I didn't get to try more items on the menu!

This food cart is beside some tented picnic tables so you can take cover if it's raining.

Pros: Tasty, delicious, amazing flavour, Great price, Interesting items

foosgoddess

Points +112

Vegetarian
26 Feb 2017

Best Food Truck in town!!

I love this place! I've been there several times and each time is great. They always have a new special but my favorite is the rack of "ribs" plate. When I want comfort food this is where I go. Don't forget to get the Mac no cheese! And the prices are reasonable.

Pros: vegan , great food , good prices

Cons: outdoor seating only

alexriyan

Points +189

Vegan
10 Feb 2017

Am I dreaming?

SERIOUSLY the best vegan food I've ever eaten. Took my non-vegan family and even they were impressed! I had the Macnocheeto burrito because anytime I can eat vegan Mac and cheese I do it!! I practically cried eating the burrito, it was SO good. Haven't been able to make it back, but can't wait to try more of the menu!!

Pros: SO FREAKING YUMMY, Greatest staff

Cons: Nothing!!

JefferyLeyse

Points +16

Vegan
19 Oct 2016

vegan sorcery

Best damn BBQ sandwich I've ever had, vegan or otherwise.

Antimary

Points +30

Vegan
14 Sep 2016

Comfortable bbq

In town from California. Looked interesting for local vegan spot, loved it all. Great flavors,had the platter with mac and slaw, ribs were the best..... hope to make it back someday.

Pros: Great servings, Great flavors, Good location

KMR607

Points +355

Vegan
12 Aug 2016

delicious!

Amazing comfort food. We had tempeh ribs and a special jack fruit sandwich, and kids enjoyed Mac & cheese and baked beans. Everything was flavorful and complemented the other flavors without all tasting the same.

Pros: delicious, friendly staff, stayed open later than other trucks

Cons: no bar drinks allowed in food truck area

HeatherMeagher

Points +78

Vegan
22 Jul 2016

delicious comfort food!

Shared a meal of tempeh ribs, mac and cheese, and hush puppies. So yummy and so filling!

Danisevolved

Points +95

Vegan
17 Jun 2016

Yum vegan BBQ

Okay so the line can get kinda long, and it's slightly expensive...but well worth it! Great tasting vegan comfort food. Really hits the spot. If you're in the neighborhood and they're open definitely go!

Cons: don't think they use all organic

Whitsnake

Points +46

Vegan
27 May 2016

great food!

Quick service, great food and very affordable!

yourmoderndayhippie

Points +214

Vegan
19 Apr 2016

DON'T PASS THIS PLACE UP!

My boyfriend and I were trying Vtopia next door and we're still wanting more of a meal after trying some cheeses so we decided to try the Smokehouse. When we went inside, the owner asked if we wanted a sample and we both wanted to try a bite of the temper rib. As we were conversing with the owner, he came around the corner with not only a sample of temper rib but an entire faux meat platter for us to try. We also ordered a Macnocheeto to go which was AMAZING. Such great service and food!!

Pros: delicious, cheap, simple ingredients

veggielinds

Points +290

Vegan
09 Feb 2016

Vegan Comfort Food

Definitely try this place. It's all good. I especially recommend the mac and cheese and hush puppies to go along with any entree you get. The staff is very friendly.

The only con I would say would be the wait, especially if there's a lot of customers waiting for their order. It's understandable, but doesn't make the place any less worth trying.

Pros: delicious food

Cons: waiting period

The.Vegan.Traveler

Points +60

Vegan
14 Dec 2015

One of a kind

Didn't realize this was a food truck! Walked here in the rain hoping to sit down and dry off a bit. Even all the tables in the food truck court were covered in rain. Had to take food back home by train. Had to reheat food a bit but was very good! Hush puppy were amazing!! Also shared chili Mac and cheese and the chili cheese fries. All very good. Wish they had a sit down restaurant!

Pros: Options not usually seen for vegans

Cons: Outside - so weather permitting

lai.9292

Points +371

Vegan
12 Nov 2015

grubbin lovin

If you want some comfort food, come on down! Mac and Cheeze on a sandy? Big portions, fast service, smiles!
They offer field roast protein which I think it one of the tastiest store bought seitan varieties.
We are here a few months back, I remember stuffing myself and then wanting to take a glorious weekend nap.
Cheers

JustineC

Points +201

Vegan
01 Oct 2015

Delicious

This place was just as tasty as I hoped it would be. Even the lemonade was amazing. I ordered the tempeh ribs and mac'n'cheese. Both were delicious. I definitely recommend visiting if you are in Portland.

Veganaxos

Points +66

Vegan
18 Aug 2015

Half great

We had the combo platter and it was 50% great. The mac and cheese was to die for. The tempeh ribs were yummy. But the soy curls were drab and the cornbread was inedible. So be cautious about ordering.

ErikFranks

Points +112

Vegan
29 Jul 2015

Great bbq

I really enjoyed their combo plate with tempeh and soy curls. Very good flavor and texture. The baked beans and Coke slaw were good too

Parejamaas

Points +38

Vegan
17 Mar 2015

can we say yum

This is one of our favorite go out vegan food places. The food is fantastic and creative. The staff is happy. I recommend the soy curls, though anything we have tried has been great.

Pros: creative food, price, happy staff

FoodAndLoathing

Points +294

Vegan
14 Mar 2015

Nothing short of amazing!

Might this be the tastiest food... in the entire world??? It certainly is right up there. This was so good and you get a lot of food for your money. I got a wrap that had mac& cheese, some kind of seitan I think, and bbq beans in it, with a side of greens, which I sort of tried to combine with the burrito each bite. We also got a mushroom grilled cheese kind of a thing, which was a special and tasted like magic. Also, a side of the hush puppies, which were incredible. A+ times a million.

DebbieWalsh

Points +29

Vegan
21 Dec 2014

Too Good...

Not the healthiest vegan experience you are going to have, but damn is this place good. They serve the best Mac Nocheeze I've ever tasted, and my hubby cant get enough of the Field Roast Burger thingy.

Yummy Lemonade too!

Pros: Very Tasty, BIG portions, Lovely guys serving you

Cons: No, it's not healthy

monmart

Points +132

Vegan
28 Sep 2014

McDonalds without the meat?

Part of living a vegan lifestyle is improving your health through whole fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. This place contributes to an unhealthy epidemic we have in the US. Perhaps a nice idea for those transitioning into a Vegetarian/Vegan way of eating. Besides that, this is not the type of positive message I would like to see.

Pros: Supports Vegans

Cons: Food choices

GlobalVegan

Points +143

Vegan
25 Sep 2014

Killer Burrito

Had the 'Buff Burrito', which absolutely kicked ass. Huge and delicious. Probably shouldn't have eaten it in one sitting but it was so good!
Updated from previous review on Wednesday September 24, 2014

nadown

Points +29

Vegan
24 Jun 2014

They accept credit cards now!

Go-to cart for vegan comfort food.

Pros: Delicious. Large portions for a good price. New menu items. They accept credit cards now. Far enough away from my house that I'm not tempted to go TOO often.

Cons: I butcher the name of my favorite sandwich every time no matter how many times I hear it said ("slosomomofo"). Wish they were open on Mondays.

Pros: Great food, Good value

Cons: Not open Mondays

shirley1

Points +340

Vegan
06 Jun 2014

Worth the trip there - Vegan &Gluten Free

The title is about the trip because if you're in downtown Portland its a bit of a trip but we took the bus(you can get a day pass for all the transport in the city) and it only took about 15 minutes from downtown.The other advantage is that the Mississippi area is cool and funky and worth exploring.
Even if it was longer the trip would be worth while as the Homegrown Smoker vegan BBQ is quite fantastic.
I had BBQ soy curls with a tasty cole slaw on a toasted gluten free bun with a side of sweet potato fries and a spicy dipping mayo.i haven't had much BBQ of late but this was tasty comfort food at its best.
My husband had the BBQ chicken on a toasted gluten free bun with a side of BBQ beans that we both really enjoyed.
The food was just great and I'd take the trip agin by time to eat this tasty comfort food.There are chairs and tables to sit at and it is along side a craft brewery so you can have a beer with your meal.
The service was friendly and helpful and the price very reasonable .

Pros: yummy food, seating area, gluten free available

Anthony-Fucito

Points +52

Vegan
16 Feb 2014

Absolutely excellent

Southern Comfort food meets Northwest veganism ideologies - all served from a food cart in a cool little enclave of different cuisines. Go here, get a sammich and some mac n cheese, and sit down and eat in the Mississippi Marketplace.

vegankiddo

Points +76

Vegan
08 Feb 2014

Excellent vegan comfort food

Somehow Southern style comfort food made its way to Portland. The food was really good and the service friendly. The BBQ sauce is so yum.

J.Cow

Points +44

Vegan
02 Sep 2013

Run, don't walk to this little vegan paradise!

If there was one food that I would take with me to a deserted island, it would be the Tofurito from Homegrown Smoker Vegan Barbecue. I kid you not, it is that good. We stopped here on a road trip through Oregon and when I ate this thing I could not stop saying "Omg this is amazing" Pretty soon my kids were rolling their eyes at me. Check it out, this thing has Smoked Tofu, salad greens, grilled peppers and onion, BBQ Beans, sweet potato fries, tomato, daiya mozzarella and chipotle aioli, wrapped in a tortilla!!! What crazy genius came up with this? Seriously, go to Portland now and get one, or if you are lucky enough to live in Portland eat one at least once a week. Peace out!

Pros: Great Food, Fun location

Cons: I don't live in Portland

little_bit

Points +73

Vegetarian
28 Aug 2013

Delicious!

Update: I originally reviewed HGS way back when they first opened. I loved it then, and I am quite sure I only love it more now. I'm always trying to find reasons why we need to go into Portland on the weekend so we can swing by and get some vegan bbq as well! The food is so good that my meat eating fiance almost always chooses to eat here over the meat bbq place in the same location. The mac-no-cheese is some kind of miracle food, I do eat cheese but I would choose this over regular mac and cheese any day. The SloSmoMoFo is my favorite - it's a ton of food so I order it with no bun so I can focus on the most delicious aspects.

If you've never been you seriously need to go - keep an eye on their Facebook page because they do shift hours sometimes but they are really good about keeping things updated there!
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Between my boyfriend and I we were able to try all of the proteins and sides in our combos this weekend. I would recommend getting the soy curls, the chorizo, mac no cheese, and the baked beans. The tofu was a little too thick/unseasoned for my taste... but still not terrible. Their mint lemonade is also fantastic! Not too minty and super refreshing. The people working at the stand were very friendly as well, always a plus! I will definitely be making my way back here again.
Updated from previous review on Monday August 17, 2009

Pros: Delicious BBQ, Friendly staff, Covered seating @Mississippi Marketplace

Cons: Hours can sometimes be tough




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