Living in the Pacific Northwest is great if you’re one of the many people moving in a more plant-based direction. Portland is basically vegan mecca, which means we can be picky. At least once a week, plant-based bae (AKA Portland-based hip-hop artist Bryson the Alien) and I crave a burger and then spend a good 30 minutes trying to decide where to go. I love the veg offerings at Little Big Burger and Super Deluxe, and even Burger King’s Impossible Whopper, but sometimes it’s awkward to eat a big juicy burger under fluorescent lighting, sitting on hard plastic seats, amongst a bunch of hangry kids. Sometimes you just want to sit in a dark bar, sipping on something alcoholic, and have a nice adult night out with actual ambiance. Here are six worthwhile spots to have a tasty vegan burger and date night.
Capitol
Capitol’s big colorful room, accented by a wall of rainbow geometric watercolors, is all high ceilings, large windows, mirrors, and a backlit wall of liquor. Offering an all-vegetarian menu, there are two excellent plant-based burgers:
