Cartside is a brand-new food cart pod located in the historic Williams District. Situated a few blocks north of the Rose Quarter, Cartside is just a short walk or bike ride from some of Portland’s most popular entertainment destinations, including the Moda Center, Lloyd Center, Memorial Coliseum, and Oregon Convention Center.

Cartside is home to seven of Portland’s newest and most beloved food carts, with offerings ranging from burgers and fries to sushi burritos and classic Thai dishes. We offer plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, free WiFi, and wide-screen TVs, making Cartside the perfect place to meet up with friends and family anytime of the week. Coming soon, visitors can also enjoy a spacious deck with stunning views of Northwest Portland — all while sampling the best food and beers Portland has to offer.

Photo courtesy of the Historic Black Williams Project website

Formerly known as the “Black Broadway,” Williams Avenue was once home to Portland’s vibrant Black community for a majority of the 20th century. During the 40’s and 50’s, nightclubs clustered around Williams Ave. became the epicenter of the city’s live jazz scene, drawing some of the biggest names in jazz, including Duke Ellington, Wardell Gray, and Oscar Peterson. While the neighborhood has changed drastically in the last few decades, the history of Williams Ave. lives on through a series of art installations between NE Broadway and N Killingsworth that represent the history and values of Black Portland. To learn more about the history of Williams Avenue, be sure to check out the Historic Black Williams Project.