The Burger King on NE Broadway during its better days. Photo credit: Google
For the longest time I’ve wondered what is up with the old Burger King building on NE Broadway. It has been fenced off for years and frankly, it’s kind of an eyesore. But I don’t have to wonder any longer—the site is going to become a food cart pod. Plus, for purposes of this post, there’s going to be a bonus food cart pod across the street.
As reported in the Winter 2021 Grant Park Neighborhood Association newsletter, an 18-cart food cart pod will take over the former Burger King location at 3550 Broadway. Koble Creative Architects is working on this project and plans include renovating the janky-looking building that housed the Burger King plus the patio. Construction should start this winter or spring and the space will welcome food carts in the late spring or early summer.
Sad state of affairs at the old Burger King. Photo credit: Google
The aforementioned bonus pod will be located at 3505 NE Broadway, just across and up the street. There will be six carts in the building’s parking lot. The permits for this pod have been approved and it’s likely that food carts could move in this spring.
The food cart pod at 3505 Broadway will be located in that parking lot on the right. Photo credit: Google
Koble Creative Architects is the firm that is also handling the old Gordon’s Fireplace Shop/old Airplane Factory building up the street. As an aside: at one point the Gordon’s building reminded me of a mini 5Pointz, what with all the creative art that was painted outside the building. Sadly, now there’s too much tagging that takes away from the art.
I think these two pods are positive additions to the area and I’m can’t wait to see how they turn out.
NE Broadway Food Cart Pods (opening spring/summer 2022)
3550 and 3505 NE Broadway, Portland
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I am a food cart vender who sells Mediterranean food and I want to reserve a spot at this coming pod. Please let me know who to contact.
Hello, My name is Tommy and I own VK Sushi cart. I am very interested in the new food pod space you have available in 3550 Broadway I’m interested in some more information. If you can please reach out to me through email (laosboy88@gmail.com) or txt (503-878-9481) that would be greatly appreciated. I am anxiously waiting on your response
Hi there, my name is Devin, I am a manager of a food truck called Banh Mi Fusion PDX. Currently located in Cartlandia food carts. The owner Jason and I were looking into your location. If there were any spaces of leasing available? We specialize in Vietnamese sandwiches (Banh Mi), appetizers and bubble tea. We’ve had our cart for about 7 years there and are looking to expand. We were looking to possibly speak to you soon. Either through email or phone. Then set up a time to talk more.
Here is Jason’s number as well 971-998-3703