The Heist (Portland, Oregon)

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The Heist
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Opening dateJune 10, 2023
Location Portland, Oregon, United States
Address4727 Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
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The Heist
Location in Portland, Oregon
Coordinates: 45°28′47″N122°36′50″W / 45.4796°N 122.6138°W / 45.4796; -122.6138

The Heist is a food cart pod in Portland, Oregon, United States. The pod opened in southeast Portland's Woodstock neighborhood in 2023, occupying a former bank building and its parking lot. The Heist has hosted food carts serving various types of cuisine, including Bake on the Run, Bark City BBQ, Sammich, and Smaaken Waffle Sandwiches.

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Description

The former bank building, 2025 Woodstock, Portland, Oregon, May 1, 2025 - 24.jpg
The former bank building, 2025

The Heist is a food cart pod on Woodstock Boulevard in southeast Portland's Woodstock neighborhood. [1] According to Eater Portland the pod's design "pays homage to the bank building that it now occupies" and a bar window occupying the space that previously housed a drive-through teller offers draught beer, cocktails, and wine. [2] There is outdoor seating with umbrellas, as well as a shaded patio. [3]

History

Plans for the food cart pod emerged in 2023, following the closure of the U.S. Bank branch in late 2020. [4] Michael Shall owns The Heist. [5] [6]

The Heist opened on June 10, 2023. Among the initial fifteen carts were Great Tang Chinese Food, Indian Rasoi, [7] Namo Buddha Himalayan Cuisine, [8] Sammich, Smaaken Waffle Sandwiches, Thai Sunflowers, and The Pit Smokehouse. [2] Other tenants have included:

References

  1. 1 2 Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2023-07-07). "Sammich Opens a New Food Cart in Woodstock Friday". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-03-18. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  2. 1 2 Wong, Janey (2023-07-11). "Three New Portland Food Cart Pods to Know". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-01-20. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  3. 1 2 Castañon, Denise (August 22, 2023). "Criminally Good Carts at The Heist - PDX Parent". PDX Parent. Archived from the original on 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  4. ↑ Groff, Elizabeth Ussher (May 6, 2023). "Woodstock's former US Bank to host a 'food cart pod'". The Bee. Pamplin Media Group. Archived from the original on January 24, 2024. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  5. ↑ Spencer, Malia (July 30, 2024). "Developer behind The Heist food cart pod on adding a bar and a new Division St. project". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
  6. ↑ "The Richmond Neighborhood Is Getting Some New Food Carts". Willamette Week. 2024-10-23. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
  7. ↑ "A Guide to Portland's Latest Restaurant Openings". Eater Portland. 2021-01-27. Archived from the original on 2021-04-29. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  8. ↑ Williams, Nathan (2024-02-14). "A Guide to Himalayan Dining in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-03-18. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  9. ↑ "The 20 Best Food Carts In Portland - Portland, OR". The Infatuation. 2024-05-24. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
  10. ↑ Hamilton, Katherine Chew (2025-06-12). "Bake on the Run Shows Off the Global Essence of Guyanese Food". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
  11. ↑ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2024-04-10). "Eater Award-Winning Barbecue Cart Bark City Will Return to Portland This Spring". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-05-03. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  12. ↑ Wong, Janey (2024-07-18). "Portland Restaurant Openings You May Have Missed". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
  13. 1 2 "13 Spots to Take Toddlers in Portland, OR That Open Before 10 am". PDX Parent. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
  14. ↑ Williams, Nathan (2023-08-23). "Carts on Foster Is No More. Where Have Its Food Carts Landed?". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-03-18. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  15. 1 2 Foran, Andrew (2023-06-19). "Kohr Explore: Plant-based food cart opens new location in Southeast Portland". KOIN.com. Archived from the original on 2023-06-24. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  16. ↑ Roland, Rebecca (2024-08-01). "Portland Restaurant Openings You May Have Missed". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
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