Portland Public Market

Portland Public Market is a downtown food market building with approximately 40 vendor stalls selling fresh produce, dairy products, artisan cheese, meats, fish, and prepared foods. The hall features a spacious rooftop terrace and was designed by an architecture firm known for market buildings across the West Coast.

Plans to establish a public market in Portland began in 2008, with various location proposals considered across the city. The project eventually took shape in the downtown area as a permanent food marketplace for the community.

Named after the celebrated Portland-born chef James Beard, the market creates spaces for food entrepreneurs from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds. Visitors encounter a mix of vendors and shoppers from the neighborhood and beyond, reflecting the city's food-focused community.

The market operates seven days a week and accepts SNAP benefits along with standard payment methods for full access to vendors. Visitors should plan to arrive in the morning or early afternoon when vendor selection is widest and crowds are manageable.

The building was designed by the same architecture firm responsible for San Francisco's Ferry Building, one of the West Coast's most respected market halls. This connection brings a refined design approach visible in how the space flows and brings vendors and shoppers together.

Location: Oregon

Inception: 1933

GPS coordinates: 45.51600,-122.67300

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:08