World Vegan Month 2026
Presented by Veganizer, World Vegan Month is back for its fourth year! From November 1 to November 30, enjoy delicious food and drink specials at 35 participating businesses, from restaurants and bakeries to food carts and popups. Enjoy vegan specials for a cause all month long. Collect stamps to complete a stamp card for a chance to win gift cards.
A portion of sales from every special will be donated to a cause chosen by that business. Together, we will be supporting a variety of causes, including humanitarian, cultural, environmental, animal, equity and justice organizations.
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Special thanks to: Portland Mercury + Everout
Participating Businesses
Adelleda / Black Water / Boxcar Pizza / Buddy's / Carina's Bakery / Catscratch / Cooper's Vegan / Cultured Kindness / Dinger's Deli / Doe Donuts / Epif / Exquisite Creatures / Feral / Fortune / Harlow / Ice Queen / Jade Rabbit / June / Kate's Ice Cream / La Casa de Mamá / Maruti / Mirisata / Mis Tacones / Nate's Oatmeal Cookies / Norah / Obon Shokudo / Office Lunch / Orange & Blossom / Pain Au Nikki / Rad Magic Subs / Secret Pizza Society / The Wagon / Theoberto's / Verdure / Vtopian
Click top right icon for larger map. Click top left icon to browse the full list (blue) and gluten free layer (red).
Stamp Cards + Raffle
Dine at participating locations and complete a World Vegan Month stamp card (8 stamps) for a chance to win gift cards. Stamp cards can be picked up and dropped off at any participating location.
Complete multiple stamp cards for more raffle entries. Every special purchased = one stamp, two specials purchased = two stamps, etc. Some businesses may have multiple specials available. If a location has sold out of their special for the day, a purchase of equal value qualifies for a stamp.
One grand prize winner will receive a $25 gift card to every participating business. Three runners up winners will receive a $50 gift card to a participating business of their choice. Winners will be drawn and announced over Instagram Live in December 2026 and contacted by email.
Specials For A Cause
World Vegan Month was founded in November 1994 to mark The Vegan Society’s 50th anniversary. Today, World Vegan Month is celebrated worldwide to recognize the vegan movement and vegan communities all over. Our World Vegan Month program is our way of celebrating here in Portland, while highlighting local businesses and raising awareness of important causes. Thank you for supporting Veganizer's fourth annual dining month!
Adelleda
Special: Parisian Gnocchi $22
Honeynut squash puree, brown butter hazelnuts, poached cranberry, sage. Gluten free version available. (contains gluten, contains nuts, contains coconut)
Special: Half portion of Parisian Gnocchi $11
Cause: Animal Aid PDX
Animal Aid PDX is no kill shelter, rescue and welfare organization serving Portland since 1969.
Location: 103 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232
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Black Water
Special: 48 Smash $18
House patty smash burger with tempeh bakon, fried jalapeño, blu cheeze and cheddar on a bun with lettuce, tomato & pickle served with a side of fries and BBQ sauce (contains gluten, contains soy)
Cause: One Tail At A Time
Location: 5115 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213
Bonus: Buddy's Spinach Artichoke Dip Balls (GF version) are also available here!
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Boxcar Pizza
Special: PDX Municipal Waste $21
Our twist on the legendary Rochester, NY garbage plate. The "PDX Municipal Waste" has mozzarella, cheddar, hot dogs, home fries, baked beans, Rochester style hot sauce, finished with diced onions and a ketchup + mustard drizzle. (contains gluten, contains coconut)
Gluten-free crust available for +$3.50
Slices available from 11:30am to 3pm on weekdays
Cause: NW Impact
Location: 2701 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232
Bonus: Buddy's Spinach Artichoke Dip Balls (GF version) are also available here!
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Buddy's
Special: Spinach Artichoke Dip Balls
Buddy's mildly famous spinach and artichoke dip breaded and deep fried to perfection! Crunchy on the outside and exploding with creamy spinach dip on the inside. (contains gluten, contains soy; gluten free version at Black Water and Boxcar Pizza)
Cause: The Vegan Scouts
Buddy's is STILL for the children!
Locations:
Black Water (GF version), Boxcar Pizza (GF version), Dinger's Deli, Theoberto's, The Wagon, Daddy's Vegan (November 9 popup)
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Carina's Bakery
Special: Pumpkin Spice Swedish Kreme $8
It's a semi jelled dessert (using agar as the gel) that is rich and satisfying yet not too heavy or sweet. With the flavors of fall, a hint of caramel and pumpkin pie, with a bit of texture from candied pumpkin seed.
(gluten free, nut free, soy free, contains coconut)
Special: Thanksgiving Smórgåstårta $10 slice
Sandwich cake composed of our house bread, lingonberry jam, sourdough stuffing, braised greens, roasted squash, and more! in a towering, stunning arrangement of deliciousness. (gluten free, soy free, contains nuts, contains coconut)
Cause: Wildwood Farm Sanctuary
Location: 4725 SW Lombard Ave #108, Beaverton, OR 97005
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Catscratch Co-op Bakery
Special: Pumpkin Chai Loaf $7
Slice of moist pumpkin loaf infused with fall spices and Thundercloud Masala Chai. (contains gluten)
Special: Sweet Potato Latte $7
A smooth yammy delight topped with toasted marshmallows. Pairs well with chai bread and the dappled light of fall. (contains gluten)
Cause: Street Roots
We chose Street Roots because we support our unhoused community members whenever we can. Street Roots offers income opportunities for people experiencing homelessness, and the newspaper is creative and informative. It's a great way to support our unhoused community members and learn about our city!
Location: 2816 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97232
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Cooper's Co-op Cafe
Special: Pumpkin Spice Pancakes, stack $13, combo $16
Our fluffy pancakes with pumpkin and pumpkin spice! Available as a stack of 3 pancakes or a combo with 2 pancakes. (contains gluten, contains soy)
Cause: Portland Animal Welfare Team (PAW Team)
We are donating to PAW Team because their mission is more important than ever. In a time when people are struggling to put food on the table, it also becomes difficult to care for family cats and dogs. PAW Team does the hard work to help keep families together in tough times with their food and supply bank and no-cost veterinary care.
Location: 2420 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
Bonus: Cooper's shares a space with Mirisata who is serving Chicken Mulligatawny and a Hibiscus-Ginger Warmer for World Vegan Month!
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Cultured Kindness
Special: Seasonal Cheesecake $7.50 slice
Rotating flavors of seasonal cheesecake topped with whipped cream (gluten free, contains nuts, contains soy, contains coconut)
Special: Nachos $10
Cultured Kindness nacho cheese sauce over Juanita's chips, topped with black beans, Portland Fresh salsa, Fermentista Jimmy Nardellos, black olives, jalapeños, diced red onion, and Al Xile habanero chili crisp. (gluten free, nut free, contains soy, contains coconut, contains sesame)
Cause: Portland Guinea Pig Rescue
A cause dear to us as we have opened our hearts and homes to multiple alumni. Guinea pigs are, sadly, often seen as easy starter pets and end up given away, or discarded, which leads to overwhelmed rescues.
Location: 1217 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214
Dinger's Deli at Wayfinder Beer
Special: Dinger's Pastramo Reuben $17
House made grilled pastramo, melted cheese, smokey and sweet thousand island dressing, apple and caraway infused saurkraut, on a toasted dark rye roll. (contains gluten)
Cause: Blanchet House
It's people helping people. We all need this in today's world.
Location: 304 SE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Bonus: Buddy's Spinach Artichoke Dip Balls are also available here!
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Doe Donuts
Special: Curried Butternut Squash Fritter $4.25
A traditional raised fritter studded with curried butternut squash and red onions. Slathered in olive oil, spices and cilantro. (nut free, contains gluten, contains soy)
Special: House-made Pumpkin Cold Coffee $5
Real pumpkin, warm spices and Jet Black Coffee with oat milk and brown sugar (gluten free, nut free, soy free)
Cause: Boys & Girls Aid
Ainsley, the owner of Doe Donuts, adopted both of her children from BAGA in 2013 and 2015 and continues to hope all children who are in need of families can get the love and support they need to grow and thrive.
Location: 4110 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97212
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Epif
Special: Autumn Benedict, $20 english muffins or $22 polenta cakes
Roasted red beet, fresh spinach, housemade goat cheese, and hollandaise sauce over english muffins (contains gluten) or polenta cakes (gluten free), served with potatoes. (nut free, contains soy, contains coconut)
Special: Autumn Benedict (small, served without potatoes), $11 (english muffin) or $12 (polenta cake)
Cause: Outside In
We will continue to donate to Outside In because we support their mission to "help homeless youth and other marginalized people move towards improved health and self-sufficiency."
Location: 404 NE 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97232
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Exquisite Creatures
Special: Big Warm Hug $9
A decadent blend of mocha, orange, spicy rooibos Soul Chai, our house roasted espresso, and oat milk, topped with cinnamon dust. (gluten free, nut free, soy free)
Cause: Clear Clinic
Our in-building neighbors continue to fight for justice amidst an ever-evolving legal landscape, focusing their efforts on immigration, records expungement, and other legal services for underserved folks and communities here in Portland.
Location: 537 SE Ash St #108, Portland, OR 97214
Bonus: Pain Au Nikki Macaron Boxes and Verdure Caramelized Leek Focaccia are also available here!
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Feral
Special: Filet O' Tofu TFT $16
Dashi brined and panko breaded Ota Tofu, celery root/fennel tartar, fermented jalapeño slaw on a Brain Food sourdough sesame seed brioche bun
Special: Fig Wasp $15
Gin, elderflower-chamomile fig shrub, lemon, bitters
Cause: Budding Roses
Budding Roses is a collective of volunteers who organize a free summer camp where youth can learn from each other, express themselves, and build their own curriculum, while engaging critically with the social justice issues that impact them.
Location: 1640 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211
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Fortune
Special: Bordelaise Burger with Fries
Double smash burger patties blended with herbs and spices, cheddar, thousand island dressing, drenched in bordelaise sauce, served with fries. (contains gluten, contains nuts, cntains soy, contains coconut, contains sesame, can be made gluten-free)
Special: Watermelon Margarita $13
Milagro Silver tequila, watermelon, lime
Cause: Oregon Humane Society
Fortune owner Eric Bowler volunteered at Oregon Humane as a kid and adopted a dog from there.
Location: 614 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
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Harlow Cafe + Juice Bar
Special: Creamy Porcini Mushroom Pasta $16
Gluten free pasta with squash, cauliflower, spinach, and herbs tossed in a cashew porcini sauce and topped with toasted hazelnut breadcrumbs (gluten free, soy free, contains nuts)
Cause: Everytown
Common sense action and support for gun violence prevention and education are increasingly vital.
Locations:
3715 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
505 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210
Ice Queen
Special: Masa Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich $9
Masa snickerdoodle ice cream sandwich features oat milk soft serve between two buttery masa snickerdoodle cookies (contains gluten, contains soy, contains corn)
Cause: NAYA Family Center
NAYA has helped me so much, and I'm grateful for the chance to give back during Native American Heritage Month. Supporting their work is close to my heart.
Location: 2012 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
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Jade Rabbit
Special: Guabao Wing $10
Fried vegan chicken wing covered in Shaohsing glaze in a lotus bun with chili oil mayo, pickled mustard greens and cilantro. Gluten free option without the guabao bun. (contains gluten, contains soy, contains sesame)
Cause: Lan Su Chinese Garden
Lan Su creates space and activity for intersectional AAPINH+ community through events, classes and community education centered around sharing culture and appreciation of nature.
Location: 3632 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
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JUNE
Special: Pickled Apple and Feta Burger $16
Beyond Burger topped with house pickled apples, onion jam, feta, Dijon mustard and garlic aioli, on a potato bun. Gluten free bun +$1. (contains gluten, contains soy, contains allium)
Special: The Dapper Apple $15
Grey Goose vodka, Averna amaro, date syrup, pickled apple brine, lime, cranberry bitters
Cause: Pokey's Pet Pantry, Westside mutual aid pet pantry
Hosted by Mutt's Coffee, they focus on direct relief for people right in our community who love their pets just as much as we do. They are a great example of what it is to be a neighbor, and we just want to say thank you!
Locations: 4589 SW Watson Ave # 110, Beaverton, OR 97005
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Kate's Ice Cream
Special: Pumpkin Pie Sundae $10
A scoop of your choice topped with sweet and spiced pumpkin pie filling and flaky pie pieces for the perfect taste of fall. Enjoy this 100% plant-based and gluten-free treat anytime during November!
(gluten free, contains coconut)
Cause: The Nature Conservancy
We're choosing to donate to The Nature Conservancy because we believe in protecting the natural world and preserving the lands and waters that sustain all life. Their commitment to conservation, healthy ecosystems, and bringing communities together aligns with our values of community and creating a better future for everyone.
Locations:
3713 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227
1430 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210
La Casa de Mamá
Special: Pumpkin Tres Leches $12
A vanilla sponge cake soaked in a pumpkin-infused three milk mixture, topped with a pumpkin whipped cream, seasonal fruit, and an edible flower. (gluten free, soy free, contains coconut)
Cause: Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition
We support PIRC in all they do for immigrant rights and safety because they go above and beyond in supporting our community, especially in these times when we need it most.
Locations:
Available Monday - Sunday at La Casa de Mamá (online orders only)
Available Monday - Sunday at Mis Tacones
Available Tuesday - Saturday at Kalesa Coffee
Maruti Indian Restaurant
Special: Vegan Butter Chicken $22
A twist on the dish butter chicken made vegan. Dish contains soy-based chicken infused with indian spices coconut and vegan butter. Served with rice. (gluten free, nut free, contains soy, contains coconut)
Cause: The Love Foundation
It's about love of one self and letting the love outwards to all humanity and animals.
Locations:
1925 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
Mirisata
Special: Chicken Mulligatawny $15
A soup that's as delicious as it is fun to say! While there are many different ways to make mulligatawny, this Sri Lankan Burgher rendition is a hearty stew made with coconut milk, lentils, carrots, pumpkin, and Just Chicken. Served with a small scoop of muthu samba rice — a nutty, very short-grain white rice grown in Sri Lanka. (nut free, contains gluten, contains soy, contains coconut)
Special: Hibiscus-Ginger Warmer $14
(gluten free, nut free, soy free)
Cause: Portland Animal Welfare Team (PAW Team)
We are donating to PAW Team again this year because their mission is more important than ever. In a time when people are struggling to put food on the table, it also becomes difficult to care for family cats and dogs. PAW Team does the hard work to help keep families together in tough times with their food and supply bank and no-cost veterinary care.
Location: 2420 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
Bonus: Mirisata shares a space with Cooper's who will be serving Pumpkin Spice Pancakes for World Vegan Month!
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Mis Tacones
Special: Pozole Verde De Pollo $16
A base of tomatillo and serrano-pepper-infused broth, topped with meaty, chicken-like soy curls, garnished with chips, lettuce, radish, and limes. (gluten free, contains soy)
Cause: Gym Space Equity
Gym Space Equity lowers barriers to access and increases representation for BIPOC Communities in fitness, expanding joy through movement. Carlos Reynoso used to be a Board Member of Gym Space Equity, and Mis Tacones wholeheartedly believes in the healing, community-building power behind movement, especially for marginalized groups.
Location: 1670 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211
Bonus: La Casa De Mamá Pumpkin Tres Leches is also available here!
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Nate's Oatmeal Cookies
Special: Stay Gold Sundae $11
A golden milk-inspired oatmeal raisin cookie with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream topped with golden cardamom sauce, whipped cream and cinnamon-turmeric dust (gluten free, soy free, contains nuts, contains coconut)
Cause: Teaching with Purpose
Teaching with Purpose is an organization that develops a culturally grounded educator workforce — bringing new Black educators into the profession, deepening the practice of those already in it, and convening the field that supports them.
Location: 3308 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
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Norah
Special: Crispy Coconut Rice $10
Compressed coconut rice, charred eggplant puree, pickled cabbage, brown beech mushroom, garlic chili sauce, lime aioli, green onion, lime leaf (gluten free, nut free, contains soy, contains coconut, contains garlic and onion)
Special: Kabocha Bread Pudding (dessert) $9
Kabocha squash, palm sugar, streusel, poached pear, maple sauce (nut free, soy free, contains gluten
Cause: APANO
Locations:
3801 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
1451 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
Obon Shokudo
Special: Wild Mushroom Bo-gyoza $12
5 pcs of pan-fried gyoza stuffed with shio koji marinated matsutake and chanterelle mushrooms, Ota tofu, green onions and cabbage. "bo" means stick in Japanese, so bo-gyoza is gyoza, but wrapped in an open ended stick-like shape. Served with a zesty tamari dipping sauce with a hint of our chili crisp. (nut free, contains gluten, contains soy, contains sesame)
Cause: Friends of Animals
Location: 720 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214
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Office Lunch at Olympic Mills
Special: The Auto-Reply Arancini Pesto $15
A sandwich built on an arancini bun with seasonal squash and greens (cabbage, spigarello, and pears), pesto, creamy squash arancini (contains gluten, contains nuts, contains soy)
Cause: Clear Clinic
Clear Clinic continues to fight for justice amidst an ever-evolving legal landscape, focusing their efforts on immigration, records expungement, and other legal services for underserved folks and communities here in Portland.
Location: 107 SE Washington St, Portland, OR 97214
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Orange & Blossom
Special: Apple Cider Madeleine, $3.75 for one, $7 for two
Made with local apple cider with a spiced cider donut glaze (nut free, soy free, contains gluten)
Cause: Fur Love Haven
The shelter crisis in this country takes the lives of almost 600,000 dogs and cats each year. Marisa, the owner and founder of Orange & Blossom has been fostering dogs for Fur Love Haven for the past six years and is committed to doing her part to save as many of these precious deserving lives as she can. She is currently fostering two dogs for Fur Love Haven who are Euth list survivors.
Location: 1612 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211
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Pain Au Nikki
Special: Macaron Boxes at Exquisite Creatures
Vegan macaron boxes with rotating flavors filled with ganache, fruit, and specials (gluten free, contains nuts)
Special: Macaron Boxes at La Lucha Coffee (popup)
Follow @painaunikki on Instagram for popup details (gluten free, contains nuts)
Cause: Ben's Friends
Ben's Friends has been a nonjudgmental, peer-led community that continues to support me throughout my ongoing recovery from alcohol and substance use. With the long hours and physical and emotional demands of hospitality work, it's estimated that 20% of food and beverage workers struggle with substance use, making compassionate support and healthier coping strategies essential to reducing harm and improving overall well-being.
Locations:
Exquisite Creatres, 537 SE Ash St #108, Portland, OR 97214
La Lucha Coffee, 1416 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214
Rad Magic Subs
Special: Pastrami Dog $14
A house made pastrami hot dog with Russian dressing and shoestring kraut.
(contains gluten, contains soy, contains coconut)
Cause: Portland Street Medicine
Portland Street Medicine has proven to be a valuable ongoing resource for our unhoused neighbors. $2 from every dog will benefit Portland Street Medicine.
Location: 2824 SE Gladstone St, Portland, OR 97202
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Secret Pizza Society
Special: Diligent Don (Sloppy Joe's more mature older brother) $11
A twist on an old classic Sloppy Joe, everything made in house, even the bun. Sweet and tangy BBQ tempeh meets with roasted tomatoes and creamy cheese sauce. That's about it! Gluten free version available.
(nut free, contains gluten, contains soy)
Cause: Sisters of the Road
Shelter and food are basic human needs. Feels weird that needs to be said aloud. We support people who support that.
Location: 7201 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213
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The Wagon
Special: Hot Honey Chick'n (Biscuit $12, Sandwich $14)
Vegan Hot Honey sauce on Daring Foods vegan chick'n patty on your choice of breakfast biscuit or bun (contains gluten, contains soy, contains coconut)
Cause: Animal Aid PDX
Animal Aid PDX is no kill shelter, rescue and welfare organization serving Portland since 1969.
Location: 3518 SW Multnomah Blvd, Portland, OR 97219
Bonus: Buddy's Spinach Artichoke Dip Balls are also available here!
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Theoberto's at Swan Dive
Special: Sonoran Patty Enchiladas $13
Three fried corn masa patties dipped in red chile sauce served over refried beans. Topped with cheese, sour cream, lettuce, green onions, and black olives. (gluten free, nut free)
Special: Hibiscus Margarita $12
(gluten free, nut free, soy free)
Cause: Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition
Location: 727 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Bonus: Buddy's Spinach Artichoke Dip Balls are also available here!
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Verdure
Special: Kabocha Frangipane Tart $14 at Malpractice (Sundays only)
A tart shell filled with a frangipane (almond cream) with a mix of scarlett and green kabocha squashes. Topped with a dollop of kiwi berry mascarpone. (gluten free, soy free, contains nuts, contains coconut)
Special: Caramelized Leek Focaccia $8 at Exquisite Creatures
Focaccia with leek soubise and caramelized leeks. Topped with hazelnut parm. (contains gluten, contains nuts, contains soy, contains coconut)
Cause: Urban Gleaners
Locations:
Malpractice, 77 SE Yamhill St, Portland, OR 97214
Exquisite Creatures, 537 SE Ash St #108, Portland, OR 97214
Bonus: The Kabocha Frangipane Tart will be available at the Daddy's Vegan popup on November 9. Verdure is also behind the Office Lunch Auto-Reply Arancini Pesto!
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Vtopian Artisan Cheeses
Special: Seasonal Cheese at Vtopian and farmers markets $14
Cranberry brie, vanilla, warm spice blend, and candied ginger (gluten free, contains nuts, contains miso, contains coconut)
Special: Likely Ivy Buttered Rum Banana Cupcake $3.25
Spiced banana cake, buttered rum buttercream, gold sprinkles (contains gluten, contains soy)
Cause: Animal Aid PDX
Animal Aid PDX is no kill shelter, rescue and welfare organization serving Portland since 1969.
Locations:
Vtopian, 103 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232
PSU Farmers Market (Saturday)
King Farmers Market (Sunday)
Montavilla Farmers Market (Sunday)