By Victoria Williams

A climatarian is someone who focuses their diet in a way that helps to reduce climate change. This often looks like eating a heavily plant-based diet. The objective of having a climatarian diet is to reduce harm to the environment, which can be done by reducing or eliminating the consumption of meat in the diet.

In Portland, Oregon, alone, there are many dining options for climatarians.

From brunch to pizza to American food, Portland offers a wide array of plant-based food. Portland’s city government is also very involved in promoting sustainability within the city, so this provides space for restauranteurs to be creative and active within the climatarian and sustainable restaurant scene. 

4 Portland restaurants that cater to climatarians

Feral
Feral is a fully vegan restaurant located in Portland, Oregon, that features a bar, restaurant-style seating, and a rotating menu. As the restaurant works with local farmers, the menu reflects and uses items that are seasonally available. It also features craft cocktails, natural wines, and local beer.

Boxcar Pizza

If you are looking for a climatarian or vegan pizza spot, Boxcar Pizza may be a good place for you to try. It is locally owned and features a vegan menu. However, if you are looking for a variety, the restaurant offers more than just its Detroit-style pizza with an expansive menu that features wings, salads, desserts, and more. 

CoKiea’s Kitchen
Although CoKiea’s Kitchen features vegan and vegetarian options, there is no shortage of variety. The restaurant offers meals, such as lasagna, salads, burritos, meatloaf, and more, so it can satisfy an assortment of cravings and tastes. 

Off the Griddle
Off the Griddle started as a food cart but is now a brunch restaurant. All items on the menu are vegan except for dairy cheese and eggs. The restaurant also offers many gluten-free options.

Aside from brunch, Off the Griddle offers macaroni and cheese, BLTs, and more.