Next Level Burger, Hawthorne
11 people recommendvia r/askportland, r/Portland12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Next Level Burger, also called Next Level Veggie Grill, is a vegan burger chain, and the location shown is its SE Hawthorne branch, which a few commenters name. Many commenters recommend it as a plant-based burger spot; one loves its artisan burgers. One is less keen on its Impossible-style addition but notes the house veggie burgers remain.
Address
Next Level Veggie Grill, 4121 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Mixedu/pdx_mom in r/askportland · Jun 2026variety
Sighs at places swapping their own fake burgers for Impossible; Next Level added it but kept its veggie burgers.
- Recommendsu/PlantCatLady12 in r/askportland · Dec 2023taste
Strongly recommends this vegan burger option as seriously good and urges readers to try it.
- Recommendsu/catathymia in r/askportland · Jan 2025
Points to Next Level as an option with wholegrain buns, plant patties and a heavy vegetable load.
- Recommendsu/ImpactNext1283 in r/askportland · Feb 2026
Answers the alternatives question by calling the Hawthorne branch great.
- Recommendsu/jclone503 in r/askportland · Feb 2026
Says the Hawthorne branch reliably satisfies them.
- Recommendsu/neuftet in r/askportland · Dec 2024taste
Loves the artisan burgers and says the place offers both Beyond-style and other veggie burgers.
- Recommendsu/wellforkingshirt in r/askportland · Feb 2026
Calls Next Level pretty good, as a secondary pick.
- Recommendsu/anemia_ in r/askportland · Feb 2026
Would pick Next Level for a burger, though admits knowing nothing about Gnarly's.
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- Recommendsu/ebolaRETURNS in r/Portland · Jul 2025
Puts it among the top local vegan fast-style burgers, naming it as a standout.
- Recommendsu/hxcbimbo in r/askportland · Mar 2026
Seconds the recommendation of Next Level on Hawthorne.
- Recommendsu/RuckFeddit980 in r/askportland · Dec 2024taste
Calls this place great and lists it first among veggie options.
- Recommendsu/Pinkmongoose in r/askportland · Jul 2024taste
Likes Next Level and calls it closer to an In-N-Out style burger.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.