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An Insider’s Guide to Dining at Portland State University

The best food carts on campus, where to grab a quick bite before classes, and more

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Just like the city where the campus situates itself, Portland State University is anything but traditional. PSU prides itself on being one of the nation’s most innovative universities, with programs that incorporate service learning and flexible classroom formats. The school values providing higher education with accessibility at the forefront, and its diverse student population — from commuters to first-generation students — reflect these ideals. PSU’s urban campus, primarily located in downtown Portland, connects students to the city’s arts and culture scene: The Portland Art Museum, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, the Oregon Historical Society, and Regal Fox Tower Cinema are all within a 10-minute walk from campus.

PSU also has the pleasure of being at the center of Portland’s sprawling food and beverage scene. Nearby coffee shops brew outrageously good espresso, lattes, and drip coffee. Food carts line the streets, filling tender stacks of shawarma into pillowy pockets of pita bread. And each block is teeming with restaurants offering everything from seafood paella to Peking duck. This guide takes you on the campus tour you wish you had, uncovering all the best carts, bakeries, restaurants, and markets for every college situation imaginable.

The fundamentals

Let’s start with the obvious. Victor’s dining hall — located inside Ondine, the student dorm — is the go-to option for students using dining points. Victor’s is PSU’s only dining hall, but you’ll find that there are multiple other campus-sponsored food options at the Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) on Southwest Broadway.

Within SMSU, Smith’s Place acts as an on-campus cafe, serving coffee, snacks, and breakfast sandwiches, while Smith’s Kitchen , located on the ground floor of SMSU, offers a variety of meal options within its food court. Mad Mac’s and 503 Burger are highly recommended stalls within Smith’s kitchen — a bowl of Mad Mac’s mac and cheese guarantees a cheese pull worth capturing, while 503 Burger slathers its patties with tons of sauce options, like classic Thousand Island or sriracha aioli. Also located inside SMSU is Bowery Bagels , the campus outpost of a longstanding Portland bagel shop on Broadway. The cafe has some exceptional schmear offerings, like the BOM.com (bacon, onion, mushroom), and cinnamon-laced French toast. If you’re seeking basic study fuel, the University Market within Smith is your best bet: Red Bulls, yerba mate, Slim Jims, Cliff Bars — it has it all.

Mak’s Mini Mart, right across the street from University Pointe, is the best convenience store on campus for grab-and-go items, open until 2 a.m. For your more extensive grocery needs, the nearby Safeway is just a short walk down the South Park Blocks.

Caffeine refueling stations

Portland is a coffee city, and campus-area cafes highlight the vast spectrum of caffeine options available here. In J Coffee — also known as Super Joy Coffee — nails the classics, but it’s fun to opt for distinctive treats like Hong Kong milk tea and seasonal items like sea salt taro lattes. In J is also one of the only spots in Portland that sells Yunnanese coffee, when it’s in season. Alternatively, Olé Latte , Wild Rose Coffee , and Portland staple Case Study are other favorites for caffeine runs on campus. For a place to caffeinate and cram for a test, head to the spacious, two-story Coava Coffee Roasters , often packed with students.

For tea drinkers, the newly opened Bobacat Tea House is a fresh and modern stop for bubble tea, classically brewed tea, and matcha lattes. It’s a top contender for some of the best bubble tea on campus, though Taiwanese chain Ding Tea remains a staple for many PSU students.

Quick pre-class breakfast

When it comes to grabbing a bite before your 8 a.m., doughnuts are the move. Sesame Donuts is your most reliable spot for a quick, no-frills raised bar or ring — the maple bar is a particular standout. Coco Donuts PSU gets into more inventive territory, with flavors like lavender and lemon jelly. The shop’s mochi doughnuts — in rotating flavors like Oreo, matcha and sugar — have a satisfying springy quality and light crumb.

Outside the world of doughnuts, the aforementioned Bowery Bagels makes for an ideal pre-class breakfast. For mornings when you have a little extra time, grab a seat at Park Avenue Cafe . For a sandwich to take to the Park Blocks, the cafe’s breakfast croissant arrives loaded with Italian bacon, scrambled eggs, and tomatoes; otherwise, stick around for the H.A.T Benedict with ham, avocado, tomato, and rich hollandaise.

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Lunch on the go

The food carts on Fourth Avenue have become a central hub for PSU students during lunch hour. The long row of carts can be intimidating for those with decision paralysis, so here are some of our top recommendations to make things easier:

• Chopollos Mexican Food Cart for arguably the best burrito on campus
• Alani Food Cart for generously filled gyros and wraps
• Dosirak Restaurant for top-tier Japanese-style chicken teriyaki
• Chunky Subs & Pasta for heavenly meatball subs
• Persian Kabab for some of the best kabob koobideh (Persian-style ground lamb and beef kabob) in Portland

Venturing away from the Fourth Avenue food carts, the beloved Best Baguette on Sixth Avenue serves banh mi on crunchy French rolls coming in at almost a foot long. The Best Baguette Special — pate, ham, pork roll, and head cheese — is a good starting point for newbies, with sweet and crunchy pickled carrots and daikon cutting the richness of the meats.

If you’re lucky, you’ll find Sheesh Shwarma around campus, a truly excellent Arab food cart owned and operated by a PSU business student. Known for its shawarma, the cart serves a beef shawarma sandwich drizzled with its iconic, tahini-esque Sheesh Sauce. Find Sheesh on the south end of campus at 979 SW Harrison.

Dorm dinners and meetup spots

For times you want to dine in, grab a meal with your roommates, or meet up for food with friends, there are plenty of excellent sit-down restaurants to explore:

• Fish-San offers truly stunning displays of Japanese sashimi, sushi, and poke rolls in a space that feels friendly to college kids. Come for the restaurant’s radiant Japanese pop art decor and stay for the rose-shaped sashimi, fragrant and supple Futomaki roll, or the C9 with its zingy truffle-avocado sauce.
• Somtum Thai Kitchen , located just above Bobacat Tea House, is a well-decorated and quaint restaurant space offering an eclectic range of Thai food representing the country’s Northeastern region of Isan — known for its grilled meats, pickled foods, and intricately spiced dishes balanced with the use of fresh herbs. The variety of somtum (papaya salad) dishes showcase one of the region’s most well-known specialties, hence the restaurant’s name. Word of advice: Choose your level of heat wisely.
• Chinese hot pot is best enjoyed with a larger group, and Hot Pot City on Southwest First is the go-to spot. The restaurant’s set-priced and buffet-style menu offers a wide assortment of thinly-sliced meats, vegetables, noodles, and other traditional side dishes that complement soup bases like the mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorn ma la; those intimidated by spice can opt for the savory, oniony sha-cha soups.
• Only a 10-minute walk from campus, Caiman Cafe works well for a filling weekday lunch with a friend. This tiny Cuban cafe serves plates of traditional Caribbean food with side options of plantains, yuca, rice, and beans. The horchata, made in-house every day, expertly walks the tightrope between creamy and refreshing.

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Late-night takeout

Palatable food options run scarce after midnight in Portland — when venturing off campus, this map might help . But when you’re on the hunt for walking distance late-night takeout, these places near campus are your best bet:

• The highly praised Phat Cart sells bento-style dishes, with the orange chicken, Hawaiian, and crispy chicken bento being among its top sellers. The Mr. Miyagi incorporates the same crispy battered fried chicken from its popular bentos into a classic sandwich format. The shop’s takoyaki, or octopus dumplings, are melt-in-your-mouth tender and an ideal savory side to pair with your entree. It’s open until 11 p.m.
• Shawarma Spot , located in the line of food carts on Fourth Avenue, is one of the only carts open until midnight. The wraps are almost a foot long and are packed to the brim. A couple drizzles of the cart’s white garlic and red spicy sauce are an absolute must.
• Open until 11 p.m. every day, the Schmizza Pub & Grub on campus is a go-to for pizza by the slice. It’s quick, convenient, and gets the job done.

Parents-in-town restaurants

• For a high-end celebratory meal, eating at Southpark Seafood will transport you and your family to the Oregon coast — despite being only a 10-minute walk from campus. The contemporary restaurant makes a mean clam chowder, and its seafood paella is a distinct offering you don’t see in many other seafood restaurants in Portland.
• A meal at II Terrazzo comes with a lovely view of the Riverplace Marina by the Waterfront. On a nice day, dine outside among the restaurant’s sidewalk seating while diving into a plate of Ragù Della Domenica, a take on the traditional ragu Bolognese. Its classic baked lasagna, only served on weekends, is worth making a reservation for.
• Dough Zone , located just on the edge of South Waterfront Park, attracts crowds for its xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and other dough-centric dumplings and noodles. House specials like the green onion pancake, pan-fried crispy and flaky in scallion-infused oil, are not to miss.
• If you’re looking for warm atmosphere and fun, creative Korean-adjacent fare, then Toki is the spot. The menu is stacked with rotating dishes like scallop tteokbokki and bay shrimp pajeon; the restaurant keeps its Korean chicken wings on the menu year-round, however, and they tend to steal the show. Those old enough to drink will appreciate Toki’s exciting cocktail offerings.
• You might think you’re too cool for the McMenamins Market Street Pub near campus, but its menu is stacked with options ideal for families. Parents can opt for dishes like the PSU Viking burger or one of the pub’s tasty salads, while little siblings can dig into the kids’ menu. If you’ve got the time, take your parents to check out the other historical McMenamins, like Edgefield out in Troutdale — it’s a great place to grab a beer, taste wine, and take in the gorgeous property.
• For a family brunch, make your way to the Little River Cafe , an artsy waterfront spot with a stunning view of the Willamette River. Fans of sweet and savory breakfast will feel at home here with decadent brioche French toast or hashes abundant with roasted kale, sweet potato, red pepper, and egg. If you’re not in the breakfast mood, swing by for lunch or an ice cream cone.

Hangover brunch

• Cheryl’s on 12th knows how to lure you in with complimentary beignets dropped at your table as soon as you sit down. The menu boasts a substantial lineup of classic breakfast items, and its large indoor-outdoor seating area makes for a cute brunch spot to bring your friends. The Portuguese fried rice, croque monsieur, and huevos rancheros are all strong contenders, depending on the day.
• Fried Egg I’m in Love is a popular Portland favorite for breakfast sandwiches. The food cart in Pioneer Square is walking distance from campus and makes an excellent grab-and-go bite on a weekday or a weekend.
• St. Barbra Pinoy Bakery is a little hidden gem on Southwest Sixth Avenue, serving traditional Filipino pastries and breakfast plates known as silogs, which include rice, eggs, and proteins like tocino or longganisa. The bakery offers limited seating onsite, but taking your food to the nearby Marquam Park can be nice on sunny days.

• Some of the best food on campus available on a Saturday is at the PSU Farmers Market. Enchanted Sun draws a crowd every Saturday the market runs, rain or shine, stuffing tortillas with creamy, Hatch-chile seasoned potatoes, sausage links, cheese, and soft scrambled eggs. These New Mexico-style breakfast burritos come with your choice of red (spicy) or green salsa. Lines can get long later in the day, but it is well worth the wait. Alternatively, Roam PDX draws attention for its handmade roti, stuffed with things like grilled pork neck or yellow curry brisket. The lamb wrap, a favorite on the menu, arrives topped with black vinegar, fermented chiles, nam jim aioli, and pickled farm vegetables.
• For a sweet treat, Behind the Museum Cafe is perhaps one of the only spots near campus serving soft serve. The cafe’s two flavors — matcha and hojicha — stay true to the cafe’s specialization in Japanese teas.
• Portland has a lot of incredible activities and events circulating through the calendars all year round. The Portland Night Market is a fun place to peruse stands with locally made goods, ranging from soaps to artisanal CBD-infused chocolates. Popular Portland favorites like 1927 S’mores and Spice of Africa are just a few of the many food vendors in this fall’s lineup at the market. The Snack Fest , happening this October, is a market showcasing the best of Portland’s dining scene in a wide display of tasty snacks and drinks that are sure to please even the most discerning snackers.
• Sure, you could sequester yourself in the quiet, carb-y comforts of dorm favorites, but the PSU campus drops you in the heart of one of the country’s best food cities, and the offerings around town give you the chance to explore the world through food. Get yourself off campus when you can — and if school keeps you close to campus, visit the places outside your usual roster.

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Beyond Starbucks: Cafés Around PSU

By: Andreea N.

Here are my preferred three cafés in the PSU area:

Revolución Coffee House : Located close to campus on SW Columbia St. and 6 th Ave., Revolución Coffee House is an absolute delight. It’s the first ever Mexican coffee house to be established in the Portland area. For those interested in local, sustainable fare this is the café for you. Their coffee is grown by fair trade cooperatives, and they use local ingredients when possible. Check out their delicious signature drinks and pastries. And yes, they even offer Mexican food!

Park Avenue Café : Known as a popular study spot for students, the café is located on the Park Blocks between SW Market and Clay. If you like fine Italian coffee , Park Avenue has you covered. The family-owned café also serves locally-prepared, fresh food. Yum! The veggie lox bagel is highly recommended.

Case Study Coffee : Situated in the heart of downtown at SW 10 th and Yamhill, the coffee shop serves an eclectic array of signature drinks. How can you pass up a Bourbon-aged caramel latte? Students flock to this café for its later open hours, its convenient central location and excellent vibe.

If you happen to be on a coffee/study pilgrimage around PSU, let us know your favorite café spot!

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Veronica Castillo is quick to point out that growing up, she was not fed by a silver spoon.

“My parents are of Mexican descent,” she explains. “My mom raised me as a single mom and migrant farm worker. We had a humble life in a border town in the deep south of Texas.”

With a bit of strategy, the right mentorship, and an incredible amount of grit, she is now Assistant General Counsel at investment firm  Invesco .

We chatted with Veronica about being a first-generation professional, how she became a Latinx leader in an industry that historically has sparse Latinx representation, and what others should know about how to nurture Latinx talent.

Thinking Like a Lawyer

While many people follow the professional career paths of their parents or close role models, Veronica didn’t have that advantage.

“There was no one in my family that could show me what a professional career path would look like,” she reflects. “I was the first person in my entire extended family to go to college.”

What Veronica did have was a strategic way of thinking. After graduating from Vassar College with a BA and securing a paralegal job at an NYC firm that services the finance industry, she used this strategic thinking to choose her next step wisely.

“I thought that working as a paralegal would be a good way to see if I wanted to get an MBA or go to law school,” she explains.

She turned out to be right: she discovered that she likes pondering the gray area that legal work operates in, as opposed to a more black-and-white business mindset.

“The way that I think is a bit different from people that have more of a business mindset, and see things in black and white,” she explains. “I see the gray. I enjoy navigating the gray, forming an opinion, and then providing advice based on my interpretation.”

After that pivotal realization, Veronica decided to study law and specialize in the finance sector — a field where Latinx representation was almost non-existent.

Taking Up Space in White Male Spaces

Veronica admits that the financial services industry is still white-male-dominated.

“It can be intimidating for women of color to enter some of these spaces. Sometimes there’s an expectation that you’re not welcomed,” she says.

Veronica’s decision to work as a lawyer in financial services may never have happened without the influence of a mentor — and not just any mentor, but a Latina who was a partner at the same firm she had worked at as a paralegal, where she also got her first job out of law school.

“What pushed me toward finance was the fact that there was one Latina partner at my firm. I looked up to her. I used to observe the way she carried herself in meetings, and how she communicated with clients,” shares Veronica.

Having one other person who shared her cultural background made all the difference. Veronica also realized that if she and her mentor were there, more Latinas could move into finance.

“The fact that there are so few Latinas in financial services, I saw that as a challenge. I thought, ‘here’s an opportunity where I can enter a space and then maybe make it more inviting for others.’”

And that’s exactly what she’s done at Invesco.

The “Human Element” of Invesco

When Veronica accepted an opportunity to work with Invesco, she was able to move back to Texas, where she could be closer to family. What’s more, since joining the company she has entered her favorite stage of her career so far.

“I am so content at Invesco,” she declares. “I feel very supported by the general counsel, and by my business partners. The culture is very inviting, and people are eager to get to know those who join the company.”

Veronica has been pleasantly surprised by what she calls Invesco’s “human element”. It’s not out of the ordinary for executives to make time for check-ins with individual contributors, or have coffee with employees to get to know them better.

“That kind of culture is hard to find in financial services, but there is a human element here at Invesco that I haven’t found anywhere else,” she notes.

Because of this welcoming environment and professional support, Veronica has had time to create an ERG to connect Latinx professionals working within Invesco.

“Our ERG has helped build a feeling of community. The feedback has been incredibly positive because people feel a sense of representation and connection that they’ve never experienced at work before,” she explains.

Veronica also supports the Latinx community outside of Invesco by donating to organizations that assist asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border.

“I am heavily involved, in a non-legal capacity, in organizations that provide pro bono legal work for people that seek asylum in the United States,” she says, adding that she is very passionate about this issue.

How To Uplift Latinx Professionals in the Workplace

Veronica points out that there are key invisible factors that can work against the advancement of Latinx professionals. If you’re a leader, a member of the hiring team, or even a supportive colleague, these are the things Veronica wants you to keep in mind:

• Recognize the diversity within this community.  “Diversity isn’t only around nationality,” notes Veronica. “It includes ethnicity or race, as well as diversity within immigrant experiences.”
• Provide guidance to the first gen folks.  Veronica explains that many in this community may be the first generation to become professionals and may need guidance for the sorts of things that are often taken for granted, such as knowing how to carry oneself in a board meeting. “If people can be an ally for individuals, and give them little nuggets of wisdom to make them feel more comfortable, it can go a really long way.”
• Be the first to reach out.  First-generation professionals may not know how important it is to reach out to potential mentors and sponsors in order to build their careers, so Veronica thinks that sometimes it’s best for leaders to reach out first. “If you recognize a Latinx professional, that is a star that stands out, reach out to see what you can offer that person in terms of sponsorships or mentorship,” she advises.

To other Latinx professionals from humble origins, Veronica offers this encouragement:

“Growing up with a mother that was a farm worker and having a very humble upbringing, I really wasn’t armed with any of the skills, networks, or experiences of many of my colleagues, but I did it. And if I can do it, anybody can.”If you are a professional looking for a welcoming and supportive workplace,  Invesco  is hiring!

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The fancy WiFi-enabled Instant Pot Pro Plus isn't the only Instant Pot with the elusive cake and yogurt buttons. The ol' classic Instant Pot Duo Plus did it first, and when a more than 40% discount knocks it this far below $100, it's still a strong contender as The Instant Pot You Should Get™. The 6-quart cooker's control panel covers nine cooking modes total, plus smart presets for more specific recipes like poultry, ribs, soups, and beans, plus Instant's upgraded steam release valve.

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Instant Pot Duo 9-in-1 (6-quart) —  $99.95 $149.95 (save $50) ✨

Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 (8-quart) —  $149.95 $199.99 (save $50.05) ✨

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Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 Possible Cooker Pro (MC1101) — $89.99 $119.99 (save $30) ✨🔥

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Best kitchen accessory deal

It's not hard to ween yourself off disposable plastic sandwich bags when you have a Stasher bag in reach , and several sizes, shapes, and colors are on sale ahead of Prime Day. These reusable silicone bags are oven-, sous vide-, microwave-, and dishwasher-safe, and also make really cute on-the-go containers for snacks. Plus, Stasher says one bag replaces 260 single-use plastic bags per year.

More kitchen accessories on sale

KitchenAid Ribbed Soft Silicone Oven Mitt Set — $15.10 $34.99 (save $19.89) 🔥

Chef iQ Sense Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer —  $124.99 $179.99 (save $54 with on-page coupon) 🔥

Cookware deals

Carote 11-piece Nonstick Cookware set — $69.99 $119.99 (save $50) 🔥

Ninja Foodi NeverStick 4-quart Possible Pan —  $79.99 $129.99 (save $50) 🔥

GreenPan Valencia Pro 3-piece Cookware set —  $99.99 $129.99 (save $30)

Ninja Foodi NeverStick 8-piece Cookware set — $199.99 $269.99 (save $70) 🔥

Prime Day deals you can shop right now

iRobot Roomba Combo i3+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum and Mop — $329.99 (List Price $599.99)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 10.9" 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet — $178.99 (List Price $219.99)

Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $199.00 (List Price $249.00)

Eero 6 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (Router + 2 Extenders) — $149.99 (List Price $199.99)

Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS, 41mm, Midnight, S/M, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)

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Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers essential home tech like vacuums and TVs as well as sustainable swaps and travel. Her ever-growing experience in these categories comes in clutch when making recommendations on how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.

Leah graduated from Penn State University in 2016 with dual degrees in Sociology and Media Studies. When she's not writing about shopping (or shopping online for herself), she's almost definitely watching a horror movie, "RuPaul's Drag Race," or "The Office." You can follow her on X at @notleah or email her at [email protected] .

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