Sweet Treats

Portland’s Best Ice Cream

Whether you’re a fan of pistachio gelato, soft serve sundaes, mango kulfi, or vegan cookie dough, these are our go-to scoop (and pop) shops.

06/11/2025 By Alex Frane and Portland Monthly Staff

Halloween

Ghoulish Grub: Scary Portland Dishes to Try Before Halloween

Blood sausage pasta and toffee mealworm ice cream, anyone?

10/20/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Food News

Has Salt & Straw Gone Too Far with Fried Chicken Ice Cream?

A love letter to the ice cream chain’s June picnic flavors, plus Maurice’s black pepper cheesecakes are back, Langbaan reopens soon, and more

06/09/2022 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Food News

Food News: Reel M Inn to Close Temporarily

Smith Teamaker will open its first standalone cafe in NW this spring. Plus, takeout specials from Gado Gado, Oma’s, and Masia; Kann is taking reservations; beer fest at home; and how to smell like Salt & Straw.

11/18/2020 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Holiday Guide

Where to Pick Up Thanksgiving Desserts in Portland

Because sometimes rolling your own pie crust is too tall an order.

11/13/2020 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Food News

Salt & Straw Is Taking Its Talents to Miami

With 19 locations on the West Coast, Portland’s artisan ice cream company is making a big play across the country.

10/02/2019 By Karen Brooks

Food News

Salt & Straw Made an Airport-Flavored Ice Cream

It's a rainwater and spruce tips ice cream that “encapsulates the experience of flying into Portland.” Seriously.

09/06/2017 By Kelly Clarke