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Vegan
Organic
Raw
Delivery
Take-out
Asian
Catering
Vietnamese
Providing vegan food since 2007. Menu features a variety of choices including wraps, noodle and rice with veggies and soy products, pho and noodle soups, raw food and salads. Vegan cakes and pies. Located in the Bethany neighborhood in a bright space. Reported closed November 2020.
49 Reviews
First Review by casckm
cottrellbentley
Points +235
Asian Fusion goodness (with small portions) - Edit
We like this place and have been twice. It's just what you'd expect based on the name and menu. The soups are large, but the wraps are teeny-tiny. The flavors are great. The service is great.
Read morePros: 100% healthy flavorful vegan, Nice interior and location, Nice, friendly staff
Cons: A little pricey, Small portions
Guest
emily14
Points +67
Good food, great service! - Edit
The food was really good, they had plenty of options from wraps to dumplings to noodles to rice bowls. My only complaint would be that the menu features a lot of soy protein and tofu, but that is the case with a lot of vegan asian cuisine. I had a wrap and dumplings and they were both excellent, then had the gluten-free tiramisu and it was heavenly! The staff (might have been the owners?) were incredibly nice and friendly, even anticipating our needs before we could ask. The bright environment, good food, and adorable staff made this place a great spot for a tasty lunch :)
Read morePros: Good food, Friendly staff, Bright environment
Cons: Lots of soy products
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monmart
Points +132
Not too impressed... - Edit
Just a warning if you are on the healthier vegan lifestyle. Too much fried and caramelized sugar to win me over. Some rice dishes are decent. A bit too "junky foodie" for me. No raw deserts, greasy, needs some work.
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Alcark
Points +82
Not crazy about it - Edit
My husband and I ate here and we didn't like it very much. The appetizers were good..but my pad thai tasted ketchup-y which is not at all how it should taste. Maybe the chef was having an off day?
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Parejamaas
Points +38
love this place - Edit
First of all the staff is amazing. Very friendly. The environment is filled with joy. You can taste the love that is put into the food. We have been here several times and have enjoyed every bite of every meal. The food is healthy and your sweet tooth won't be disappointed if you get a piece of cake. This is our favorite Vegan restaurant yet.
Read morePros: staff recognized us after the first time we came i, food looks tastes as good as it looks, the atmosphere is joy
Guest
rach-loves-giraffes
Points +25
Great!!! GO HERE! - Edit
This place was great! I got the unity wrap on rice paper, and it was DELICIOUS. I also got some sauce with it which I'm not sure about the dairy content, so I didn't have that but the wrap was amazing just by itself!! Fast, friendly service, reasonable prices, accept cards and do to-go orders :)
Read morePros: Fast, Friendly service, Delicious!
Cons: Not sure about side sauce ingredients
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Posi Britt
Points +679
Super cute, but kinda far away - Edit
This place was adorable inside. The lady at the counter was very sweet and greeted us with a smile and informed us everything was vegan and to take our time with the menu. She answered all of our questions as well.
Read moreThe menu was interested. A fusion of salad wraps (with tortillas) and Asian food. Everything we had was good and different than anything else I've ever eaten before. The desserts looked beautiful and I am sure were amazing but we didn't have room in our bellies after all of the other awesome food we enjoyed.
This place was quite a drive outside of Portland and we got lost more than once trying to find it. The lady asked why she had never seen our family there before and after we told her we were travelling and were from Canada, she gave us a free bag of spicy vegan jerky and told us to come back and visit again soon.
Check this place out!
Pros: Neat mix of items on menu, Good prices, Everything yummy
Cons: Quite a drive out of the city, Hard to find
Guest
kimhester
Points +174
Great chow - Edit
Our visit to Sweet Lemon Vegan Bistro was a very positive experience. The food was great, and the staff were friendly. Everything is prepared fresh and is tasty. This restaurant is highly recommended.
Read morePros: Large vegan menu, Freshly prepared, Friendly staff
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Chia
Points +3631
Sweet Lemon - Edit
Had read about this place on happycow, and here's my Sweet Lemon Bistro review. On a past trip to Portland I had mapped out a string of restaurants I'd want to visit while using the happycow guide. This place was not one of them because it was located outside of the city centre where we were staying. Luckily, Sweet Lemon was one of the participating vendors at the VegFest that took place in the Portland convention center. We were able to meet up with them and try their a few of their food offerings. Their table display featured assorted wraps, fresh rolls filled with veggies and rice noodle wrapped in rice paper, and some small cookies. The owners were serving the food, and they were super friendly, smiles and happy. The food was fresh and prices low (reasonable).
Read morePros: fresh food, good prices, friendly people
Guest
Assafm
Points +28
best vegan healthy food in Portland! - Edit
a humble, modest, and simple place. in the best way it can be!
Read morehuge options to choose from, mainly asian style, everything we tried there just taste great. the service is warm and personal. the food is made fresh and fast, very healthy choices, and not expensive at all!
its great to have such place that is totally vegan and so tasty without any compromise on health!!!
i wish they had a decoration that can make it also an evening place
Pros: excellent food, healthy, friendly
Cons: suitable for lunch
Guest
katypine
Points +512
Awesome, as advertised - Edit
Sweet Lemon is located quite a ways out of central Portland, but that is great if you happen to be visiting friends in the outlands. A real gem in a large shopping complex, it's worth a visit.
Read morePros: thai iced tea, desserts, good service
Cons: too air conditioned, not so cozy atmosphere
Guest
Strawberrypickle
Points +28
AMAZING Kabobs!!! - Edit
*** JUST WANTED TO ADD THEY ALSO HAVE A RAW FOOD MENU NOW TOO!! AMAZING! **
Read moreThis place has THE BEST food. The wraps are a good price and very good. I recommend the wrap with faux ham, vegan cheese, and veganaise, mmmm. The Heavenly kabobs are mouthwatering. The drumsticks are VERY good. Pretty much anything you order is going to hit the spot. The flavored rice is interesting and a nice addition. The owners are very sweet couple, they will remember your name and face and talk to your kids. Portions are a little small and prices are a little high for most dishes, but this place is WELL worth it.
Updated from previous review on Monday November 16, 2009
Pros: EXCELLENT FOOD, ADORABLE, SWEET OWNERS, VEGAN CAKE!
Guest
Took
Points +180
Fresh, Flavorful, Healthy :) - Edit
I just ate here tonight w/ NW Veg and I loved it. I tried Mama Mo Shu, Supreme Salad Rolls and the Rainbow Salad. I loved the vegan ranch dressing used on the salad. It felt light and the soy protein tasted amazing. Both salad rolls were delicious. I think the Supreme Salad was more unique, but the Mama Mo Shu had a fresher, lighter quality. Wonderfully affordable bistro!
Read morePros: Healthy, Friendly staff, Excellent food
Cons: Far away from where I live
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Ladah
Points +524
Yummmmmm! - Edit
I have only been to Sweet Lemon Vegetarian Bistro once, and that was enough for me to become a fan. The dancing drumsticks were so delicious, and the sage noodles. Such a clean, friendly place. I am glad to see they expanded from one small store-front to two, that is a good sign! I believe they are the only vegan restaurant in Washington County, so I think they'll do pretty well!
Read morePros: good food, clean, all vegan
Cons: too far from me!
Guest
kadiyali
Points +29
Good vegan food this part of the town - Edit
Great vegan place this part of the town. Pho is very good. Although I've had better pho before, those places are very far and this place is 2 miles away! Other soups they offer are good too.Heavenly Kabob is..well heavenly. Humble bao was a bit dry. I love their side of seasoned white rice. Has a very homemade taste. Overall a very good place to eat.
Read morePros: Good vegan food, friendly staff
Cons: Small place, store hours
Guest
Monique22
Points +112
Sweet people, delicious vegan food - Edit
I've lived next to Sweet Lemon for the 3 years since they opened, and only just recently started going. I wish I'd started going sooner! I hadn't had Pad Thai in years due to gluten allergies & I had it here. It was the best Pad Thai I've ever had. The tofu in it is so good that you sit there thinking, "Are you SURE this isn't meat??" The people are so full of sweetness. Every time I walk out the door, I feel better just for getting to see them. Also, the Supreme Salad Rolls are awesome. It's extremely clean and decor is lovely and adds to the sense of getting fresh, healthy foods--purple tables & chairs & brightly-colored walls. You can also purchase some of their items at local Whole Foods Markets which is even more convenient. They also serve fresh vegan cakes which look delicious (though I can't have them due to them not being gluten-free/sugar-free; sure wish I could though).I can't say enough good things about this place!
Read morePros: excellent food, super friendly people, inviting interior
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junkfoodvegan
Points +170
Excellent food and service - Edit
I know this place is far out, but it is worth making the trip. The food is excellent, we loved everything we tried. The owner is also incredibly sweet.
Read morePros: Great food, Great owner, Vegan
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Tigra220
Points +10713
Fab Faux-meat - Edit
I was able to sample some of this restaurant's food VegFest last weekend and boy, was it tasty! I didn't have time to visit the restaurant itself, but if they can serve food that good at a convention, with limited space and accomodations, then I'm sold!
Read morePros: Awesome vegan faux-meats, Friendly staff, Affordable
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joelrub
Points +16
Great Food - Great Prices - Edit
I have eaten at the Sweet Lemon many times and never have been disappointed. The food is alway excellent and the prepared attractively. The owner and his wife are friendly and service is quick. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Price
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Tserisa
Points +78
Delicious, service with a smile! - Edit
Absolutely delicious, fresh, beautifully presented food. The owner is such a sweet woman, and takes care to know her customers. All the food is egg-free, and almost all is vegan, or can be made vegan, with the exception of a couple lacto-vegetarian desserts. Usually they have some vegan cake as well. My favorite dishes are the Saintly Soup (sweet, Thai-styled rice soup) and many of the appetizers. Quick service, very clean.
Read morePros: delicious food, excellent service, clean
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mjp599
Points +32
worth the trip - Edit
Drove 12 miles across town to this wonderful place. The soups are the greatest tasting, specials are different & very friendly owners & patrons.
Read morePros: good value , many vegan options
Guest
casckm
Points +19
Great food! - Edit
We found this restaurant using Happy Cow - their food is delicious and beautifully presented. The restaurant is spotless and the owners are pleasant. A lot of thought has gone into their menu. We appreciate it very much!
Read morePros: Everything's delicious, Healthy cuisine, friendly staff
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