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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.
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44 Reviews
First Review by Tigra220
veggiewoman
Points +374
Phenomenal - Edit
I had the Slosmomofo Sandwich and it may have been the best sandwich I've had in 10 years of being vegan.
Read moreI 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
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foosgoddess
Points +112
Best Food Truck in town!! - Edit
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.
Read morePros: vegan , great food , good prices
Cons: outdoor seating only
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alexriyan
Points +189
Am I dreaming? - Edit
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!!
Read morePros: SO FREAKING YUMMY, Greatest staff
Cons: Nothing!!
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JefferyLeyse
Points +16
vegan sorcery - Edit
Best damn BBQ sandwich I've ever had, vegan or otherwise.
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Antimary
Points +38
Comfortable bbq - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Great servings, Great flavors, Good location
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KMR607
Points +355
delicious! - Edit
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.
Read morePros: delicious, friendly staff, stayed open later than other trucks
Cons: no bar drinks allowed in food truck area
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HeatherMeagher
Points +82
delicious comfort food! - Edit
Shared a meal of tempeh ribs, mac and cheese, and hush puppies. So yummy and so filling!
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Danisevolved
Points +95
Yum vegan BBQ - Edit
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!
Read moreCons: don't think they use all organic
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Whitsnake
Points +46
great food! - Edit
Quick service, great food and very affordable!
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yourmoderndayhippie
Points +214
DON'T PASS THIS PLACE UP! - Edit
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!!
Read morePros: delicious, cheap, simple ingredients
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veggielinds
Points +290
Vegan Comfort Food - Edit
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.
Read moreThe 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
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The.Vegan.Traveler
Points +60
One of a kind - Edit
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!
Read morePros: Options not usually seen for vegans
Cons: Outside - so weather permitting
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lai.9292
Points +371
grubbin lovin - Edit
If you want some comfort food, come on down! Mac and Cheeze on a sandy? Big portions, fast service, smiles!
Read moreThey 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
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JustineC
Points +201
Delicious - Edit
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.
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Veganaxos
Points +66
Half great - Edit
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.
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ErikFranks
Points +124
Great bbq - Edit
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
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Parejamaas
Points +38
can we say yum - Edit
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.
Read morePros: creative food, price, happy staff
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FoodAndLoathing
Points +294
Nothing short of amazing! - Edit
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.
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DebbieWalsh
Points +29
Too Good... - Edit
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.
Read moreYummy Lemonade too!
Pros: Very Tasty, BIG portions, Lovely guys serving you
Cons: No, it's not healthy
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monmart
Points +132
McDonalds without the meat? - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Supports Vegans
Cons: Food choices
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GlobalVegan
Points +143
Killer Burrito - Edit
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!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Wednesday September 24, 2014
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nadown
Points +29
They accept credit cards now! - Edit
Go-to cart for vegan comfort food.
Read morePros: 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
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shirley1
Points +340
Worth the trip there - Vegan &Gluten Free - Edit
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.
Read moreEven 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
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Anthony-Fucito
Points +52
Absolutely excellent - Edit
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.
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vegankiddo
Points +76
Excellent vegan comfort food - Edit
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.
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J.Cow
Points +44
Run, don't walk to this little vegan paradise! - Edit
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!
Read morePros: Great Food, Fun location
Cons: I don't live in Portland
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little_bit
Points +73
Delicious! - Edit
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.
Read moreIf 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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