Address: 1100 NW Glisan St
Pricing: Cheap - $5.50 for large bowl
Phone: (503) 757-2695
Hours: Varies depending on location (see website)
How To Get There:
From downtown Portland to Pearl District location:
1. Head north on NW 6th Ave toward NW Couch St
2. Take the 1st left onto NW Couch St
3. Take the 1st right onto NW Broadway
4. Turn left at NW Glisan St
The 9th and Alder location is located directly downtown.
The Hawthorne location is accessible from downtown by taking the Hawthorne Bridge and continuing on Hawthorne, destination will be on your left.
By public transit:
The Hawthorne location can be reached by taking TriMet Route #14 from downtown.
Parking:Street parking is available
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Whole Bowl: A ‘Simply’ Amazing and Healthly Meal
May 25, 2010
The Whole Bowl is a restaurant that does not take you long to decide what you want. In fact, there really is only one thing on the menu, besides drinks and a few other little items. The bowl itself is a delightfully tasty creation which has spread across Portland like wildfire. From a food cart downtown to a sit-down restaurant in southeast Portland, people are becoming quickly addicted to the Whole Bowl.
Chances are if you are in Portland, you are near one of their locations. There are two food carts located in downtown Portland and the Pearl District. In southeast Portland, the “Super Bowl” is located in the Hawthorne district and features a sit-down restaurant. Each has its own charm and atmosphere, but the bowl remains the constant attraction.
If you are in the mood for a lunch place that is a bit different yet still wholly satisfying, the Whole Bowl fits the bill. The bowl consists of brown rice, beans, fresh avocado, salsa, black olives, sour cream, cheddar cheese, cilantro, and Tali Sauce. It is fresh tasting and gives you enough energy for the rest of a day visiting Portland or at the office.
As many Portland residents can attest to, the city has quite a fondness for food carts. Hundreds of cart blanket the city, but the Whole Bowl has transcended this trend by providing both a healthy food niche and a reasonably priced meal.
A good choice if you visit the food carts is to take the bowl to a nearby park or even the waterfront to enjoy. At lunchtime, the carts can be quite busy as many downtown workers know that the Whole Bowl will fill them up, but without a big cost. However, the wait is usually short and you can order knowing a great meal awaits.
One of the wonderful aspects of the Whole Bowl is that nearly everyone can eat there as it is both vegetarian and gluten-free. For those who enjoy meat, even though the Whole Bowl does not serve it, the bowl is hearty enough that you will not think twice about what is missing.
HelloPortland Tip: Looking for a caterer? The Whole Bowl caters will delight your guests with a local and delicious favorite.
- by William Crane, Portland Reporter for HelloMetro
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William CraneWilliam Crane is an accomplished print and online journalist (http://www.william-crane.com) His work covers a variety of topics including features, local community news, sports, music, and political/social issues.
Graduating from Seattle University with a B.A. in Journalism, William's writing has appeared in a variety of different publications including the Stranger, Capitol Hill Times, the Skanner, Backfire Magazine, and the Internationalist.
