Luncheonette sits in a storefront on Cumberland Ave in Portland's East Bayside neighborhood, run by chef-owners Angela and Alex. It operates as a scratch kitchen, making nearly everything in-house, including the sourdough used for its sandwiches, and sourcing ingredients locally where possible.
The format draws on shared-plate traditions found across different cultures — smorgasbord, tapas, meze, banchan — built around a spread of appetizers meant to be sampled a little at a time rather than a single main dish. Order at the deli case up front; salads and sandwiches come together quickly, while a handful of specials are made to order and brought to the table.
Regulars describe it as a cozy, welcoming neighborhood spot with a menu that shifts with the seasons, and it has a reputation for selling out once the day's food runs out. Luncheonette has been covered by The Infatuation as part of its Portland guide.
The format draws on shared-plate traditions found across different cultures — smorgasbord, tapas, meze, banchan — built around a spread of appetizers meant to be sampled a little at a time rather than a single main dish. Order at the deli case up front; salads and sandwiches come together quickly, while a handful of specials are made to order and brought to the table.
Regulars describe it as a cozy, welcoming neighborhood spot with a menu that shifts with the seasons, and it has a reputation for selling out once the day's food runs out. Luncheonette has been covered by The Infatuation as part of its Portland guide.