Top 10: Portland Delivery

With our trademark inclement weather so many months of the year, it's common for us Portlanders to want to cozy up at home and not budge for the night. But what if you don't feel like cooking and aren't in the mood for pizza? It can be hard to find local (i.e. non-chain) restaurants that deliver, but we've sleuthed out our unique favorites. Post this list on your fridge for the next time you've only got ketchup and milk inside.

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RESTAURANTS

Belmont Pearl
A bit of a hodge podge, serving Chinese, Japanese and Thai food, the menu is a one-stop shop for a variety of appetites, and the dishes are always fresh, fast and well priced (nearly all under $10). Bubble teas and kids meals are a nice bonus. Delivery restrictions: Free delivery with $20 minimum order, Eastside only from the Willamette River to SE 72nd Ave and NE Broadway to SE Powell Blvd.

Dalo's Kitchen
Probably the most exotic food that you can call to your porch, Dalo's serves traditional Ethiopian items like Injera Bread, Atkilt and various meats and veggies in berbere sauce. Remember this is finger food - use the bread to scoop up the fixins - so you can dig right in the instant you pay the tip. Delivery restrictions: $2 charge, $10 minimum order, only available 12:00 - 6:00pm.

Hammy's Pizza
Yes, it's a pizza place, and there are plenty of those to choose from. But no other spot also delivers Biggs Bros. organic chicken wings and new or used DVDs (to buy, not rent) all over Portland until 4:00am. Basically, they've got all your late night cravings covered, from the comfort of your couch. Delivery restrictions: $1.50 charge ($2.50 after midnight), $10 minimum order, debit/credit only after midnight.

Ling Garden
Authentic Chinese dishes packed with flavor and fresh vegetables, all available to your specific liking: mild, spicy, low-fat, no MSG, light oil, etc. Delivery restrictions: Free delivery with $10 minimum order, within a two-mile radius from downtown, only available 11:00am - 2:00pm (weekdays only) and 5:00 - 9:30pm.

Mai Thai
From their new location on SE Belmont, Mai Thai serves up tasty Thai (duh) dinners like Drunken Noodles, Ginger Fish and the Sizzling Spinach Feast, plus desserts like sweet sticky rice with mango. Lunch specials are also available. Free salad roll or egg roll with orders of $25 or more. Delivery restrictions: $3 charge, $15 minimum order, within a two-mile radius.

BOX LUNCHES and SOUP

Delilah's Bread and Butter Lunch Delivery
Best for group lunches - parties or business meetings - Delilah's is a great location, sustainable option that uses artisan breads, house-cured meats and farm-fresh produce. Request the Green Service to have the meal delivered family-style on reusable plates and bowls. Delivery restrictions: Free delivery to zip codes 97204, 97205, 97209, 97210, 97211, 97212, 97217, 97227, 97232; TBD delivery fee to other zip codes, $50 minimum order, $10 fee for same-day orders by phone, same-day and weekend deliveries not available online, only available 11:00am - 1:30pm. Order online!

Elephants Delicatessen
The gourmet deli's favorite sandwiches, salads, cookies and drinks can be delivered a la carte or as part of an "All American Boxed Lunch," including a sandwich with chips or salad with roll, and a chocolate chip cookie. Mediterranean and Savory Galette gourmet lunches are also available. Delivery restrictions: Free delivery with $75 minimum order, delivery fees determined by zip code for lesser orders (as far as Salem if you want to pay $100!), additional charge for same-day orders, weekend order must be places by noon on Friday, only available 11:30am - 1:00pm. Order online!

Zuppa
Trade in your Campbell's for something real. Zuppa's rotating menu of three made-from-scratch soups - always using sustainable, local ingredients and offering one non-dairy vegetarian option - is available for Tuesday evening delivery every week (sign up for emails). A one-quart serving, which is enough for two people, costs $11 ($1 with bread), and they can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for longer. You can also sign up for a whole month of $10 quarts and roll over your "soup credits" if you want to skip a week. Larger quantities and office delivery also available. Delivery restrictions: Free delivery in Portland metro area, only delivered once a week on Tuesday evening.

PRODUCE

Organics to You and Pioneer Organics
(Update: Pioneer Organics is has joined with spud)
Bring the bounty of the Northwest right to your door with these two local produce delivery companies. Various size orders are available on your preferred schedule (every week or every-other-week), and orders can be customized to your liking (even add other necessities like milk, bread, cheese, deli meats and coffee). It's the perfect way to "go green," since these companies provide only wants local and in season. Read our article for more details. Delivery restrictions: Visit the Organics To You and Pioneer Organics websites to see all of their options.

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More...

New Seasons
Shop local (still Northwest-based in an increasingly Whole Foods-homogenized world) and still enjoy the convenience of delivered groceries!

Community Supported Agriculture
Go a step further than simple produce delivery by joining a local farm and bringing home part of their harvest (don't worry, you don't have to actually get your hands dirty). Get all the details and find a local farm here.

Delivered Dish
Not many local restaurants provide their own delivery services, but over 100 partnered with Delivered Dish to bring their menus right to you. You can find anything you're in the mood for here, it's just a little more expensive (charges are $4.99 - $8.99). Delivery restrictions: $20 minimum order, see website for delivery areas and times.

Prices subject to change.