Ben & Esther’s Vegan Delicatessen

1800 NE Alberta St, Portland
(503) 265-8470

Recent Reviews

Alison Varon

Delicious Jewish deli food served up by a warm, friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bagel with Cream Cheese, Potato

Private

Since moving to the PNW from NYC I've been on the hunt for a good bagel. I know I won't find anything as good as an NY bagel but sometimes it doesn't even come close. This was one of those times. The bagel was hard and dry and just unpleasant to eat. The search continues.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Alycia Moore

Been coming here for years but both the service and the food has gone downhill. Staff is rude and it’s almost always a 30-45 minute wait for a damn bagel.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 2

Seth Swenson MBA

Awesome 100% vegan deli with really fun menu. I had a breakfast egg bacon cheese bagel and it was so delicious. Highly recommend. You will be stoked!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

chance escape

Dietary restrictions: Dairy free

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Travis Brown

So good! Like, I love everything I have here, every time! You won't be disappointed. Food and service is always amazing. Cute shop to take out, or stay and chill.Just be aware, there is a step up to get in and the door is not accessible, so it's a bit of a challenge when we visit with our daughter who is in a wheelchair. Hopefully they fix that in the near future.Dietary restrictions: All vegan menu!Wheelchair accessibility: Not accessible. Step up to get in and no automatic door.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Desh

I had been wanting to check out the Portland location before I left town. I went to the one in San Diego and it was on point. The Food was really good overall. I had a few small issues with a couple things here. Got the vegan matzah ball soup. The matzah balls seemed a little chewy but still good. The gluten free bagel seemed a little chewy / tough and not as good as over vegan gluten free bagels you could get elsewhere but overall it was really good. Updated from previous review on 2024-03-08

PorshaB

Glad we made the stop. I ordered the BLT and my husband got the turkey bacon sandwich. It definitely hit the spot!!! Best sandwich we had while on my visit. I'm giving it 4 stars because the place was messy and they were out of napkins. I also watched one of the girls cooking texting on her phone while preparing the food over the grill. So that's gross considering our phones are the filthiest things we touch. The sandwiches were so good which is why I didn't give them 3 starts for the lack of cleanliness.

Scott DiBenedetto

This place hit dif

MlleAubergine

I love this place ! It's really a dream come true! Everything is delicious you must try it !

Monika Davare

Excellent bagels and all foods. Not great place to dine in. Very small and you'll leave with your clothes smelling like a a short order cook, since they don't seem to have great kitchen ventilation. Suggest doing take out!Dietary restrictions: All vegan!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Bagel with Cream Cheese, Lox Bagel Sandwich, Knishes, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Bagel

Elizabeth Smith

We loved the egg sausage sandwich and the steak and egg sandwich. We also tried the potato knish, which was good but probably wouldn't order again. We had already tried and loved many of their sandwich, salad, and dessert options at the Seattle location (now closed). This place is so delicious and special!

pizzybot

We loved the egg sausage sandwich and the steak and egg sandwich. We also tried the potato knish, which was good but probably wouldn't order again. We had already tried and loved many of their sandwich, salad, and dessert options at the Seattle location (now closed). This place is so delicious and special!

Miranda Skeehan

It was so hard to choose what to eat, because I wanted to eat everything. I had the bacon egg and cheese bagel and absolutely loved it. Best vegan bacon I’ve ever had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Charles Todd Evans

Incredible! Popped in to check it out and it was soooooo good. The food, the place, the people were all just perfect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: blt, Veggie Sandwich with Bakon, Matzo Ball Soup

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Ben & Esther’s Vegan Delicatessen

1800 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
(503) 265-8470