Fat City Café, a greasy spoon in the best sense, is a Multnomah Village institution that is classic as a diner can be.

Otto’s Sausage Kitchen has been serving grilled sausages and deli sandwiches in Woodstock since 1936.

Scottie’s Pizza Parlor is a casual dine-in and take-out spot in Hosford-Abernethy where the emphasis is on local ingredients.

Family-run Tortilleria y Tienda De Leon makes it worth heading to East Portland for homestyle guisados (Mexican stews).

Head to lunch at Rose VL Deli for daily changing Vietnamese specials in Foster-Powell.

Nong’s Khao Man Gai serves chicken and rice, along with a few other Thai dishes and fun cocktails, at their Southeast brick-and-mortar location.

Marukin Ramen on East Burnside serves different ramen options depending on the day of the week, along with other great Japanese drinking food.