Portland Food Tour: Exploring Kerns Neighborhood Cuisine

Embark on a mouthwatering Portland food tour through the vibrant Kerns neighborhood. Sample diverse and delicious bites, explore charming streets, and learn about the area’s history.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pambiche - Our first stop is a colorful Cuban restaurant. The food is fun and the stories are real. The other places will be discovered as we walk through the hood.
  • Pod 28 - Visit a food cart, which is tucked away in the Kerns hood. It’s a real hidden gem and depending on the day, we’ll be enjoying either Korean fried chicken, or savory…
What's Included
  • A Portlander loving, local guide
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities - not expected but always appreciated
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Our gastronomic journey will take us to the charming lanes of the Kerns neighborhood in Portland, where we’ll discover some of the most delectable offerings of the city. Once a calm neighborhood, Kerns has now burgeoned into a bustling marketplace for a wide range of enticing delights. Our culinary adventure spans five stops, promising a diverse and…

Location
Kerns
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Franceaufiles
Feb 4, 2025
Great food tour in Portland - We had the most amazing food tour with Sherri! From beginning to end, it was fun, informative and very, very tasty. Sherri is extremely knowledgeable about the Portland food scene, Portland history and food in general. One of our friends has a nut allergy and another doesn't drink alcohol; Sherri made sure they were taken care of with appropriate substitutions. Between food stops, we made stops in two specialty markets and loved the opportunity to peruse them while getting our appetites back! The pacing was appreciated! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Portland by Mouth and can't wait to come back for another tour!
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936kathiec
Jan 27, 2025
Excellent Experience! - We live in Seattle, and come to Portland often. But we decided to do a private food tour when we came down for a quick weekend. Sherri was amazing! She took us to a neighborhood that we had never been to. We had the opportunity to go to a couple of really cool markets, and try food from local restaurants that we had never seen. If you’re in Portland and want a great experience, definitely call Sherry at Portland by Mouth!
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Sheri_f
Oct 30, 2024
Yummy! - We had a great time with Paula! The food was amazing. My favorite was the sushi burrito. I highly recommend if you are in the area looking for something to do.
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Judy_w
Sep 13, 2024
Good food, great tour! - Sherri was great! Very knowledgeable and made our tour a true delight. Delicious food and drinks at each stop, with interesting historical stories of the area. Be sure you check for messages from Sherri for your meeting point, because Viator gave us the wrong address!
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G7697wejanep
Aug 4, 2024
Great experience! - It was a very hot day! Sherri was great at making sure we stayed cool and hydrated. Sherri is super knowledgeable about the food scene in Portland and had great stories to share about the chefs , the owners of thr markets and food establishments. She also had some excellent Portland history and info. The food was good- Sherri ensured we tried some things I wouldn’t have usually ordered, which is one of the reasons I like food tours. Great overall experience and highly recommend. Thanks Sherri! !
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Marieclairec144
Jul 19, 2024
Great food experience - What a lovely way to discover Portland through food. We learned so much about Portland and tasted a variety of yummy food. Thank you Sherri. You do an amazing job!
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Nicodue
Jun 27, 2024
Delicious food garnished with some local history - The food tour was the perfect end of our Oregon round trip. Sherri is such a wonderful, hospitable guide and picked the most delicious treats! Highly recommend her food tour to everyone who wants to experience the diversity of Portland‘s cuisine and learn about Kerns history along the way. Thank you Sherry for this great experience.
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I8331pypaulal
Feb 27, 2024
Fun and delicious! - This is so much fun and a great way to learn about a specific Portland neighborhood through the eyes of the awesome food that lives within the area. Plus, the food is amazing!
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O8339uwwendys
Nov 24, 2023
A fun foodie afternoon! - Sherri is very knowledgeable about the neighborhood! We learned some historical information about Portland, visited locally owned businesses, and tasted delicious food! It was a great way to spend the afternoon!
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Rich
Sep 20, 2024
Great tour, poor communication. - Paula was fun and informative and the food and drinks were great. It was a very hot day, so she adjusted things so we had more (air conditioned) indoor spots. All in all a good time. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that Viator, which actually booked the tour we found through TripAdvisor, sent us to the wrong place, causing us to make an extra 15 minute walk in the heat to meet up with Paula.
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From $110
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).