The Whole Bowl
13 people recommend, 2 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/askportland16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
The Whole Bowl draws recommendations across its Portland outlets for a filling, relatively inexpensive lunch. Several diners like the value, and some suggest extra sauce or a vegan version. Others find the portions too small, would like more protein or consider it expensive for what it is. Those differing experiences span the brand rather than describing only Hawthorne.
Address
The Whole Bowl, 4526 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Big Bowl, Vegan version
- Best for
- Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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.
- Recommendsu/sokumsokumsokrates in r/askportland · Jan 2026value
Lists the Big Bowl among favorite affordable meal choices.
- Recommendsu/holyhitmarkers in r/askportland · Jun 2025value
Suggests The Whole Bowl as a satisfying, inexpensive lunch.
- Recommendsu/Lizalizaliza1 in r/askportland · Jun 2026price
Suggests Whole Bowl when asked about affordable lunch in SE.
- Recommendsu/Repulsive-Ad9650 in r/askportland · Oct 2025
Calls it nutritious and delicious.
- Recommendsu/KumquatSorok in r/askportland · Jun 2025value
Enjoys the food and considers it an inexpensive choice.
- Recommendsu/cloverthewonderkitty in r/askportland · Sep 2024taste
Recommends the Whole Bowl without sour cream, extra tali sauce.
- Recommendsu/6EQUJ5w in r/askportland · Oct 2025
Attests to it from the list.
- Recommendsu/Bicykwow in r/askportland · Jun 2026price
Agrees that The Whole Bowl fits the requested meal budget.
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- Recommendsu/fatedfrog in r/askportland · Oct 2025price
Calls it a regular choice for a filling, inexpensive meal.
- Caveatu/Livid-Visual-1543 in r/askportland · Jun 2026portion
Found the portion much too small for the price, more like a snack than a meal.
- Recommendsu/PreviousMarsupial in r/askportland · Oct 2025value
Delicious, filling and inexpensive with several locations.
- Caveatu/PinkGreen666 in r/askportland · Jun 2026value
Having worked there, this person feels it costs too much for what you get.
- Mixedu/mikkilla in r/askportland · Oct 2025portion
Loves it but wishes there was more protein.
- Recommendsu/SkyKingPDX in r/askportland · Jun 2025value
Enjoys it as a dependable lunch choice and suggests extra sauce.
- Recommendsu/vr4gen in r/askportland · Sep 2024
Names Whole Bowl as an answer to the favorite dish question.
- Recommendsu/knitknitterknit in r/askportland · Sep 2024
Recommends the vegan version of the Whole Bowl.
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