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Brunch Box

SW 5th Ave & SW Stark St, Portland, OR, 97204
  • (503) 477-3286
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  • Brit M.

    Hit up their cart--DELICIOUS fresh food! :)

    (4)

  • David A.

    I got the redonadonk sandwich when I went here last. It is difficult to describe, but basically the best sandwich you will ever have.

    (5)

  • Stefanie S.

    Love Brunch Box food cart. The texas toast!!! But more importantly, I LOVE to pay almost nothing to create a custom breakfast sandwich any time of day. On my favorite strip of food carts in the city. it's an easy place to pick up something and then jump on the light rail. I always go for the BYOB texas toast egg sandwich with blue cheese and bacon.

    (5)

  • Scott H.

    I promise I'll try a burger next time. I had heard such good things about this place and their burgers. I'm not eating in this part of town very often since I'm a West Side Suburbanite. So like an A-1 Jackass I cheap out and get a Monte Cristo instead of a burger. I enjoyed the texture of the french toast. I've never been a big French toast fan, but this one wasn't too eggy, but was definitely reminiscent of French toast. The cheese had a nice bite to it that kind of cut through all of the other stuff which unfortunately kind of all tasted the same. I think I wanted maybe a little more sweetness to come through. The sandwich was also liquid magma hot and I was in a bit of a hurry. I guess that's better than it being tepid and cold. I love the menu, and the service was plenty speedy and friendly. I promise I'll review again when I get to try a burger.

    (3)

  • Kelli S.

    Brunch Box (BB) has been on my list of Portland bookmarks for a while, and I finally got the chance to visit the food truck when a few friends and I went food cart-hopping while I was in town for the weekend. Grilled cheese is one of my favorite sandwiches, so the question for me wasn't IF I would like Brunch Box ... it was more like, which sandwich(es) should I order? There's definitely a lot to choose from on the BB menu. There are multiple variations of the traditional grilled cheese, breakfast sandwiches, burgers and DIY options, where you could build your own sandwich or burger. Oh, the possibilities! We were fortunate that the place wasn't crowded on this spring Saturday for brunch, cause we took some time to figure out what we wanted. Ultimately, my friends decided to share one of the breakfast sandwiches and I got my own breakfast sandwich. I realized, though, that BB also has their own restaurant ... which I would definitely like to visit on my next trip to Portland! There was only one customer in front of us, so it didn't take long to order and get our breakfast fare. I was completely satisfied with my sandwich and would return to BB again! The sandwich is a good size for breakfast or for a lighter lunch (well, depending on which one you get ... if you get the "Redonkadonk," that definitely isn't considered a light lunch). But, there are so many things to try that multiple trips to BB are a must. Here's what we got, as well as items I'd like to try: "Monte Cristo": Since I rarely come across Monte Cristos on restaurant menus, I always jump at the chance to order one if it's available. I love trying Monte Cristos from different places because each spot has a unique take on the sando. Though this may not have been the most extravagant MC I've ever ordered, I really enjoyed the sweet and savory blend of flavors. They really did a good job of featuring that salty-sweet taste! This sandwich featured ham, swiss, grilled onions, fried egg and maple syrup on French toast. I customized my MC by ordering it sans the grilled onions, but it still had enough flavor from the ham and swiss. I loved the sufficiently melted swiss cheese that was oozing out of the sandwich, as well as the flavors and textures from the fried egg. What surprised me the most was how much I enjoyed the maple syrup that was included. I actually don't use syrup on my French toast or pancakes, but I decided to try it, since it came in this sandwich. I actually ended up really liking the sweet--but not overly sweet--flavors from the syrup. There was just enough of it to provide some sweetness to the sandwich, but it wasn't overwhelming and didn't overshadow the other components. And, the French toast pieces were perfectly grilled--just enough crunch but not too hard, and the syrup in the sando soaked through some of the bread to make it even softer and spongier. I would definitely order this breakfast sandwich again if I had the chance! "Black and Bleu Breakfast": This is the sandwich that my two friends shared. For each breakfast sandwich, you have your choice of Texas toast, a bun, English muffin, bagel, biscuit or wheat bread. My friends ordered their sando with Texas toast, and it included bacon, sausage, bleu cheese, grilled onions, fried egg and blackening spice. They didn't add mushrooms--since one of my friends doesn't like mushrooms--but the sandwich itself still looked super delicious without the 'shrooms. The bacon and sausage were well cooked, and the fried egg was just oozing onto the rest of the sandwich components when my friends opened up the pieces of Texas toast to peer inside. One of my friends said the Texas toast was grilled to perfection -- slightly crispy, but still spongy enough in consistency to enjoy. Though I didn't order this sandwich for myself, I have no doubt that I would enjoy it, since I love blue cheese. If I did get this sandwich, I would just order it sans the grilled onions. "Redonkadonk": This is one of the more expensive burgers on BB's menu, but it's no surprise as to why ... this monster is LOADED and I would probably want to order it for the sheer novelty factor. It features the "OMG Burger"--which includes a patty with American, bacon, ham, spam, a fried egg, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, ketchup, mustard and mayo--in between two grilled cheese sandwiches instead of a bun. HOLY MOLY. The "OMG Burger" sounds like an award-winning (artery-clogging) feast in of itself, but to top this off with two grilled cheese sandwiches sounds ... amazing, if you're a grilled cheese lover like me. If I did order this sandwich (and take some of it home), I would just get it sans the grilled onions, tomato and ketchup. However, I'm sure to enjoy everything else in there--especially the fried egg, spam and grilled cheese exterior!

    (4)

  • Athena L.

    My bf and I stumbled upon this place when I first moved here and everything sounded SOOO yummy. We were both incredibly hungry so we decided to get the cheeseburger with spam and eggs inside with the grilled cheeses as the bun. Oh my goodness. It was TOOOO much, like way too much food stuffed in one BIG ass burger. I honestly felt sick after eating the first half and thought I was going to get a heart attack from it. I mean, how could we have gone wrong? A cheese burger with spam AND eggs AND the bun were made up of 2 grilled cheese sandwiches?! It just sounds soo good! Sometimes, too much of something is not good. Because there was so much going on that I couldn't tell if it was good. We were both starving and it didn't seem all that spectacular. Definitely coming back to try the less crazy items on their menu.

    (3)

  • Leigh O.

    We stopped by for a quick breakfast and grabbed the Montecristo. It's like ham and cheese on french toast, complete with syrup. So basically it's a Denny'sâ„¢ Grand Slam Breakfastâ„¢ made into a sandwich. The sandwich came fast and was spectacular with well rounded flavor with good maple syrup, not the cheap stuff that's actually corn syrup with caramel coloring. Char markings on the ham and drippy drippy, which means they allowed the fat to render, and the taste of carbon gives it a grilled flavor. Steamy melty cheese. The bread isn't too eggy, as french toast would be, but would likely be weird here. Almost perfect execution on this sandwich. Not sure what it is with places and temperature I keep seeing lately. I keep getting food ranging from tepid to scalding hot. It seriously takes away from the experience if you have to sit there and blow on your food, or wait for it to cool down. If I wanted a nuclear sandwich, I'd take it home and put it in the microwave. Here the ham was searing hot and burned my mouth about 3 bites in. Not cool. I'm retracting a star for that! *shakes fist*

    (4)

  • Gloria C.

    This was our first time going here for breakfast... it was phenomenal!! we didn't have to wait long, super friendly dude! you could take order slip and put everything that you want to give it to him so your order would not be wrong. I think that's a very smart idea. priced reasonably about seven dollars for a sandwich I would definitely go here again it hit the spot

    (5)

  • Jennifer L.

    It's a food stand sandwiched between about 6-8 other food stands - Halal, Thai, Vietnamese, Mexican, Indian, etc. I got the steakhouse burger with swiss cheese and a fried egg on top. It was delicious! The meat was very juicy and tender, and there was an abundance of mushrooms and grilled onions. Highly recommend it. There are a couple benches in front of the food stands, so you can sit and eat. Yumny options and breakfast served all day if you like breakfast. Friendly service too!

    (5)

  • Dmitriy S.

    HOW??? How the hell does someone come up with this??? What possessed them to say "Hey bro let's take a regular burger and switch out the buns with grilled cheese and make a ton of money off of it." This sounds like a highdea, and could very possibly been one considering it's Portland, but I am so thankful they executed on it. The YouCanHasCheeseburger ($7), which might as well have a hashtag before it, will leave you speechless. A normal burger patty, lettuce, tomato, onions, ketchup, mustard, mayo, and cheese smothered between two lightly toasted grilled cheese sandwiches. As if you didn't already have enough cheese in there. The patty was high quality and the veggies tasted like they were just picked. The whole concoction of cheese is unforgettable. Every bite, every chew, every swallow. I don't care if it took a year off my life. Well worth it.

    (5)

  • Corey K.

    While on business travel, I find it difficult to find decent food without having to sit down at a restaurant. However Portland, it seems, has done a pretty good job with supporting the food truck scene. On the corner of 5th and stark, there are a ton of trucks ranging from asian food, mexican food and American (brunch box). Since I live in the SF Bay Area, there are quite a few options with food trucks. However brunch box in Portland is just absolutely tasty. I had the outlaw burger with bacon, cheddar cheese, fried onions and bbq sauce all between Texas toast. The Texas toast was really crispy and buttery. The burger was juicy and flavorful. My only slight complaint would be the amount of mayo and bbq sauce. I'm sure this can be adjusted by asking. Price wise, this is VERY cheap compared to SF. At only $7.75 for the burger and a bottle of water, you really can't beat it. The staff was friendly as well. They quickly took my order and it was ready within a couple minutes. All in all, I recommend this place and will be back when I'm in town! Thanks brunch box!

    (5)

  • Adrienne K.

    Workers are not friendly and kept conversing between themselves that patrons do not understand their ordering system. First timers should be aware that you will not be treated pleasantly. Sandwiches tasted like glorified McDonalds. Wouldn't recommend this food stand to fellow out-of-towners.

    (1)

  • Anne W.

    Incredibly disappointing. We got the burger between two grilled cheeses. It was a bit gross to be honest. I feel like this place is a gimmick to be honest. The guy taking my order was incredibly rude. The food came lukewarm. I felt gross after eating it. A huge huge letdown after reading all of the wonderful reviews.

    (1)

  • Mark R.

    Slaughterhouse IV is the bomb ($9; Beef patty, turkey patty with cheddar, bacon, a fried egg, tomato, grilled onions, ketchup, mustard, and mayo). I love Kurt Vonnegut so when I saw that on their menu I had to get it. IT WAS AMAZING. Usually, chains and other food places only give a little bit of bacon, but Brunch Box does not short change you on their bacons! It was one of the juiciest and most delicious burger I have had for the longest time. I don't know if Vonnegut loved burgers or not, but he would not be disappointed with this burger. You won't be either! My girlfriend had the Burgermeister ($9; Two patties with two slices of american, grilled onions, lettuce, and pickles smothered in 1000 island dressing on a three piece bun), which was also freaking amazing. I'm sure Kurt Vonnegut would've loved this burger too. Both our burgers were the bigger than my fists. The staff were incredibly chill and friendly. They may look a bit scary because of their tattoos, piercings everywhere, and silver grills; but once they smile and take your order, you can't help but smile back and order your heart out. Overall, this place is a must when you're in Portland (I'm from CA btw). ******THE HYPE IS REAL.******

    (5)

  • Tim R.

    Food Truck Heaven No clue how they make something this good in a small truck. I had the Lumberjack $7 (Bacon, sausage, ham & grilled onions, fried egg & syrup on French Toast) and every bite and drop of the mouthwatering sandwich was delicious. Will try some more sandwiches from this spot next time in Portland.

    (5)

  • Vanessa F.

    When I was planning my trip to Portland, I'd decided I must try this place. I knew Portland was known for their "food carts," but I had no idea food carts meant tiny little shack like buildings. I thought they would be like the ones around home or the ones you see in Thailand, little push carts. As I stumbled upon this little area of food carts I was in awe. If I'd worked near here I'd be trying every single one of the places every day. I made a custom burger with bacon, a fried egg, and some of their spicy sauce. Delicious. And I'm almost positive I didn't think so only because I was very hungry. It truly was delicious. The guy behind the counter was friendly and helpful.

    (5)

  • Jon Q.

    Embodiment of american cart food. Bad for you, big, ridiculous, and pretty cheap. Don't go here unless you are planning on putting something straight onto your thighs. We had the youcanhascheeseburger with spam and a fried egg added to it. It was delicious. Huge, greasy (but not too greasy) and exploding with flavor. I could barely fit it in my mouth and it all went together incredibly. Tasty and decadent, I really enjoyed it. My wife had the OMG burger, which was also good. I did prefer the grilled cheese as buns versus the traditional bun, but the with the bun was still good. The OMG burger has a lot going on and was definitely not short of flavor or size. Protip: Check out the Mercury's Merc Perks site and get the discounted certificate there. Everything tastes better when you get a deal on it.

    (5)

  • Christine D.

    At first I was intimidated to try Brunch Box. I had to ask myself several times whether the calories were worth it. After going back and forth on what to order I decided, go big or go home. So I decided to order one of their most popular burgers, the YouCanHasBurger which consisted of a burger patty, lettuce, tomato, onions, ketchup, mustard, mayo, and cheese in between two toasted grilled cheese sandwiches......let me repeat all those goodies are in between TWO toasted grilled cheese sandwiches....not ONE....TWO. It sounds like too much for your heart to handle at first, but once you take that first bite it's like you can't resist a second, third or fourth and before you know it the burger's all gone. I shared this burger thankfully and am convinced I wouldn't be able to eat it myself since it's pretty heavy. I can't deny that this burger was pretty awesome and I'd be lying through my teeth if I said it wasn't. My advice is to just do it. You only live once and fortunately I don't live in Portland so I can't eat this all the time. I will, however, be sure to come back the next time I'm in town.

    (5)

  • Matthew T.

    Portland is awesome because there is so much contrast throughout the city and yet it all works in harmony. You have your environmentalists, vegans, and eco-friendly folks juxtaposed against the business types working in the downtown district alongside corporations like Nike. But something we can all agree on is its awesome Portland has food trucks/carts seemingly on every block. Brunch Box is a little bit out of the way from food cart central and its located across from some banks. It may be a bit of a walk to get to but trust me its worth it! Sometimes its nice to think we this cow grass-fed and raised humanely, but other times you just want to bite into a thick, juicy, and gut-busting burger. The YouCanHazCheeseburger is that type of burger. For only $7 ($6 a year ago), you get a thick beef patty with American cheese, grilled onions, tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, mayo, and lettuce. Then you stack all those ingredients in between TWO Texas Toast grilled cheese sandwiches. A little drool just came out as I typed that. The burger is every bit as good as it sounds. The meat was tender, had the right amount of pink in it and the grilled cheeses were melty good. Also, the Texas Toast is incredibly buttery and delicious. It was so comforting to bite into this in the cold 30 degree weather. Your body and belly just thank you so much with every bite. Who knew this food cart could house one of the better burgers I've had, even better than the heavy hitters in LA. They have so many other wacky burger monstrosities. Including a burger thats even called the Monstrosity. Sometimes, Portland can be overwhelmingly and comically hipster. Other times, they make these truly delicious unique burgers that brings everyone together in unison. I believe in the power of these burgers, please try them.

    (4)

  • Sudipto G.

    Was super hungry on friday evening, and needed some nice heavy greasy food, wandered by this cart (which was surprisingly open, I'm always wondering why carts close so early on a friday evening, and this one has brunch in its name :P). Looked like an interesting array of sandwiches and burgers on the menu and decided to give it a shot. Got the Five-o burger and subbed in bacon for spam. It was good, really good. Nice juicy burger patty and the teriyaki sauce, although I couldn't taste the pineapple, I'm guessing it was there beneath all the layers. It was messy to eat but IMO thats how a burger should be.

    (4)

  • Jeff F.

    Food truck time... and what to have.... why not a burger! I was feeling like something a little different, so I went for the Thai burger... it was a burger with fried onions peanut sauce, grilled pineapple and jalapenos. On a scale of mild, medium and spicy... I decided to go the medium route... well, I don't think it was very medium because as soon as the cook put the stuff down on the grill, the whole food truck smoked up with spicy smoke that had the cook, me and several passerbys coughing because of the spicy smoke. The burger was tasty as all get out... but quite a bit more spicy than medium (I can handle the hot... was expecting a little less though). Really good burger... you should check them out... I know I'll be back when I go back to Portland!

    (4)

  • Limuel G.

    I was rummaging through old photos and I can't believe I did not write about one of thee best burgers I've had. It has been over a year, and yet I can still remember how it tasted. I knew that on my burger quest, I had to order a burger somewhere in Portlandia and I couldn't be more happy that the Brunch Box and I crossed paths. I ordered the Black and Blue and this burger just flat out "Blue" me away. For once, it wasn't the blue cheese that made the burger, it was the well seasoned patty that highlighted this burger. The patty is seasoned with blackening spice covered in bleu cheese with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, ketchup, mustard and mayo. I had to know if brunch box burgers were just that damn good, or if it was a one time deal. I wasn't going to wait for my next trip to find out either. So this is where I turn to the Slaughter House IV. The Slaughter House IV - A Beef patty, turkey patty with cheddar, bacon, a fried egg, tomato, grilled onions, ketchup, mustard and mayo. Wow, two burgers in a row that hit the spot. Another consistently well seasoned patty, with a fried egg that just oozed down the middle. I paid my compliments to the chef and left a very satisfied customer. Brunch Box definitely tops my list of must try burgers and it's obvious why they were able to open up a B&M location as well. The next time I end up in PDX, it's a must that I stop by the Brunch Box.

    (5)

  • Jeannie V.

    YOU CAN HAS CHEEZBURGER. I loved the cats the name is based on, so it only makes sense I would also love this burger. It's a cheeseburger sandwiched between 2 grilled cheeses. The toast is crisp and buttery, the burger juicy, the cheese melty and perfect (not to mention there's SO MUCH of it). Get it with bacon - it will change your life My only qualm is the staff - I stood at the window 3 feet away from one of the dudes for a full minute while they talked to each other before I was even acknowledged. And when I finally was greeted he was a bit blunt and unfriendly. I did not leave a tip. Regardless, I still wouldn't hesitate to go back for that burger - I don't really pick a food truck based on service, but they shouldn't expect a tip if they're rude.

    (4)

  • Allie Y.

    Honestly, not sure how this place gets so many 5 star reviews. It was just OK, although I guess when I found it it was along a line of similarly only OK trucks. But overall, way too greasy. I don't need to be eating this much oil/fat first thing in the morning.

    (3)

  • Nic P.

    I think I have died and gone to burger and cheese heaven. We had the youcanhascheeseburger and it was like all the things I love in one bite. Forget using donuts as buns for a cheeseburger. Using two grilled cheese sandwiches is the way to go. Everyone says its great hangover food. I have gnarly hangovers so I duno about that. But I bet Brunch Box is amazing drunk food. And if my hangovers weren't made up of needing sleep or else throwing up all day I would definetly consider getting a hangover just so I can try to see if its just as good as it was sober lol

    (5)

  • Karen S.

    Everyone raves about the Portland food truck scene, so we wanted to see how it measures up to Austin's. My friends tried this Japanese/Korean fusion truck that wasn't very good, so I'm glad my gut told me to go with Brunch Box. I chuckled at the names on the menu- Youcanhascheezburger. There's a burger nestled between 2 grilled cheese sandwiches in lieu of buns. I have no words. I had the Hawaiian breakfast - spam, fried egg, pineapple, swiss cheese and teriyaki sauce on Texas Toast. I LOVE SPAM. With that list of ingredients, there was no way they could've messed this sandwich up for me. As I ate, I knew it was grossly unhealthy. Syrup was dripping down my hands. I used 7 napkins, and felt a good 10 pounds heavier after. Doesn't matter; had spam. I'll admit that I was pretty impressed.

    (4)

  • Shauna F.

    5 star tasting food, but took 2 stars away for poor hygiene....had to witness them handling money, then raw ingredients for the sandwiches. poor form, guys. it's not that difficult to get a bottle of hand sanitizer to keep at your work station.

    (3)

  • Adry G.

    Hygene!!!!! Hand-washing is a primary element of food-handling. I have a HUGE issue with the fact that the guy touched cash from several customers, and then handled lettuce, sliced tomatoes, touched the bread, and wrapped the burgers without washing his hands. If you touch money, do ***not*** touch food! If this much goes on before the eyes of the customer, who knows what goes on behind the scenes... do they even wash their hands after using the bathroom? I see this is not a first, since other people have also brought up this issue on their reviews. I wonder where Portland's health inspectors are at! In any case, this single issue of poor, unsafe and irresponsible food-handling practices makes their food inedible in my eyes.

    (1)

  • Candy K.

    I had their special, The Cowpoke and it was quite good. The BBQ was very interesting, and the smokey flavor complemented the bacon, creating almost a maple syrup flavor. Staff was friendly, service was fast, and the food cart is around an area with lots of bus stops it seems, so there are benches to sit and eat and write Yelp reviews on.

    (4)

  • Christopher G.

    They make an mean filling breakfast which I can eat all day long. Got some good music playing out the truck also and it's not too expensive

    (4)

  • Jim P.

    Had our last meal here in Portland tonight for tomorrow we head back to NJ. I chose this place and boy what a place it is. Had the Lil Mo and the name is deceiving. Little it was not. Delicious it was though. My eyes were bigger than my stomach but I finished this thing. It was great. Fresh beef and bacon. I think I won't be hungry for a few days now. You guys are awesome.

    (4)

  • Lynne S.

    I think Brunch Box can be summed up by the two things my boyfriend said during and after the eating of his Monstrosity: 1. "I wish I had tastebuds in my stomach!" 2. "I think I am going to die...but it was worth it." With almost endless options for customization, super friendly service, and seriously damn delicious food, Brunch Box is an absolute win. No questions asked. No ifs, ands, or buts. I have nothing to fault and nothing to dispute. I got the Big Kahuna, no cheese, swap ham for spam (for free!), and I can safely conclude that I want to live in it. Build me a spam house with a pineapple fence! It was seriously spectacular, with all the fixings in perfect proportion and hand-holdable to boot. Understanding the importance of getting sauce in the right place, the sandwich is wrapped with love, so (if you eat like a velociraptor, as I do) you can smear the sauce all over your face and get none on your jacket. They have a normal punch card, and a punch card where you have to try one of each of several kinds of burgers in order to get your reward. I got the latter. It's about the journey, not the destination, right? Here's to many Brunch Box adventures to come!

    (5)

  • Rick K.

    Had an amazing omelette sandwich here for breakfast. Bread was awesome, omelette was perfect and vegetables were perfectly sautéed. Best breakfast sandwich I have ever had. Giving 4* instead of 5* because it has a little too much salt for my taste.

    (4)

  • Sylvia C.

    I got the Trial by Breakfast * $5.00 A fried egg with pepperjack, bacon, grilled onions, jalapeños and aardvark habanero hot sauce. I can eat spicy, and the jalapenos were spicy that I did the suck-in deep inhale from the heat. Now, I don't know what it is, perhaps it was the grilled onions, but there was a flavor in this sandwich that took me aback. It was an unexpected burst of dancing on my taste buds. Everything worked. Delicious! Staff is also friendly and happy.

    (5)

  • Michael B.

    MIA from 5th and Stark?

    (4)

  • Pamela S.

    Amazing customizable breakfast sandwiches at a great price. I got the Double Down, which consists of two meats, two cheese, and two eggs. Pretty basic item, but exactly what I was craving. Short wait for a delicious, hot sandwich. Highly recommend if you are scoping out a food cart in the area. Just checked out the lunch menu, and some choices look ridiculous... in a good way!

    (5)

  • Camellia C.

    I can haz cheeseburger? Youcanhazcheesburger! A belated yelp review, with a short weekend trip to Portland. We were "food cart hopping" around all the food stops and came across Brunch Box! Even though it was freezing outside, somehow this burger made me forget all about the cold. The buttery Texas Toast bread was my favorite because it was it was a mix of french toast/hawaiian bread. It was literally a slice of heaven. Inside is a nice juicy beef patty with all your typical burger toppings topped with the grilled cheese sandwich. The freshly cooked burger with the melted cheese sure hit the spot, it is true comfort food at its best. $7 for a hefty burger was well worth your bang for your buck. They also offer other ridiculously sized burgers, one even named redonkadonk. Say wha? Overall, a great solid food cart that doesn't try to pull off Portland's hipster-organic-i'm so different- food cart. They are a simple, solid burger cart with a good sense of lolcats humor.

    (4)

  • Ken W.

    If you happen to be in the Portland metropolitan area, and don't mind gaining an extra pound or five, I recommend stopping by at Brunch Box. I think I found heaven on earth. I loved this place ever since I first had it at the food cart before they expanded, and what started as a food cart on SW 5th and Stark has now blossomed into a restaurant located at SW 9th, not too far from the original. YouCanHasCheeseburger was love-at-first-bite. Their juicy patty is blanketed with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions and sauces then snuggled between two texas toast grilled-cheese sandwiches. With their wide supply of add-on options, I usually add bacon, Aardvark sauce and peanut butter to this bad boy. . As for Brunch Box, if you're a beginner, the YouCanHasCheeseburger is the must- have burger at this place. An item on an ordinary bun probably isn't worth it, and anything with a pricier tag is more monstrous, and well...awesome. The texas toast is delicious, and the melted cheese sandwich buns puts this over the top. Everything else on the inside is a delicious hot mess, and I hope you're up for the challenge. Aside from this one, I've had the Trial by Fire, the Slaughterhouse IV, Thai Bacon, and had the privilege of watching my friend devour the Monstrosity (I will say he vomited outside after, but let's keep that between us).

    (5)

  • Vivian H.

    Made ourselves a lil burger (ok huge burger) here one afternoon during a recent Portland trip. Threw on all the spicy stuff they have -- the habanero sauce, the jalapeños, the pepper jack. Turkey burger was pretty thin but still flavorful. That Texas toast though, totally took it to another level. Genius status. Pro tip: download the scoutmob app and get half off, y'all!

    (4)

  • Jenny H.

    Two words: Texas toast!! It doesn't matter what you order as long as you get it with Texas toast and I'm sure you'll fall in love with it. The thick fluffy carby goodness belongs in my tummy. I've actually never ordered any items listed on the menu and instead always make my own burger. My favorite is breakfast style with egg, ham, cheese, and tons of mushrooms.

    (4)

  • Sylvia K.

    Brunch Box was the very first food cart we ate at when we visited Portland. We could tell by the crowd of people waiting around this cart that this was the most popular cart in the food pod. They've got a big menu of burgers to choose from - we opted for the 5-OH and the Trial by Fire. You check off what you want on these order forms (the kind that are laminated so you can wipe off the markings and re-use the form over and over again) and hand it to the guy at the window. There were a lot of people here, but I don't remember how long we waited for our order since we walked around the food pod to see what other carts were there. Maybe 10 minutes? Both of the burgers were greasy and delicious. The 5-OH has spam and grilled pineapple and teriyaki sauce - it was yummy! The Trial by Fire came with bacon and a grilled jalapeno and aardvark hot sauce - this was also really tasty. The grilled jalapeno was the best part - so gooooood. You can also join the Brunch Box Burger Club, where you try all 15 of their original burgers (you keep track with a punch card that they have at their ordering window) and then you get a t-shirt!!! I want the shirt, but it's going to take me a long time to try the other 13. The burgers are yummy but can't eat these all the time (each one is probably like a thousand+ calories...).

    (5)

  • Hailee G.

    This breakfast is on point!! Best breakfast sandwich I have ever had! I always get the bagel with a fried egg and carmelized onions ... Heaven from start to finish!!

    (5)

  • Adam S.

    This is a great deal for a huge burger. This is one of those places that I have been to 20 (or so times) and am surprised that I haven't written a review. This place has a lot to offer for great burgers. I would definitely suggest getting any burger with the grilled cheese "bun". I usually go for the "Icanhascheseburger" though one time I was crazy and went for the Colbert Super Pac burger. Don't count calories on this meal... it is worth it. I would put this as one of the best burgers in town if they were a brick and mortar location... which they will be soon. I know they are going to add beer, shakes and fries to the menu I am excited to try their new place.

    (5)

  • S V.

    Really yummy vegetarian sausage breakfast sandwiches.. A little greesy.. But the fake sausage is truly delicious. The staff is great.. Nice dudes rockin out to some good tunes and doing their thang. When I use to go to work extremely hung over- the veggie bfast sandwhich basically saved my stomach from being the death of me on my future 9hr shift.. Snapped me right back Into feeling like a real human again.

    (4)

  • Erin P.

    Great and really reasonably priced breakfast in downtown Portland. Snagged a tasty meal on our way to graduation festivities and the staff and food were totally delightful. We'll be back next visit for sure.

    (4)

  • Ashley M.

    The Brunch Box is a nice spot to go if you are looking to get a quick breakfast lunch or dinner bite. The last time I went shortly after they opened I created my own burger and requested turkey and was given beef. The burger was ok overall, the texas toast bread can be very greasy though. This last time I ordered one off the menu and it was the steak and mushroom burger. The burger was very satisfying and the service was quick! I would suggest stopping in if you're in the mood for some good breakfast food, or just in the mood for a good burger.

    (4)

  • Will E.

    Go BIG or go home!!! Double turkey patties. Double grilled cheese on Texas Toast. Fried egg!! Absolutely not the place to count carbs, abstain from gluten or worry about saving face as you dive in mouth agape! My suggestion would be to hit the treadmill before you arrive and throw caution to the wind! I've heard and read about numerous individuals in search of the ultimate burger and each time I would shed a tear. I don't eat meat so the ultimate burger had no appeal to me; and so began my search for simply, a good turkey burger. That search led me to this splendid little food cart and though I don't recommend having every meal here it is absolutely necessary to try it at least once. But again, if you're gonna do it GO BIG!! YOUCANHASCHEESEBURGER (turkey) with an egg is as big as gets with a double patty!

    (3)

  • Carolyn T.

    Small food cart on a corner with many other food carts, but we came for Brunchbox! It was our first time in Portland and unlike the food trucks/carts in LA that travel 24/7, forcing you to hunt them down via Twitter and whatnot.. these guys are apparently always here! Nice to know! I ordered a YouCanHasCheeseburger because, well, it just seemed ridiculous.. a burger patty with lettuce, surrounded by TWO grilled cheese sandwiches. WOW. I am definitely not gonna be counting my calories this weekend! My boyfriend ordered the Black and Bleu breakfast sandwich. We walked over to the waterfront to eat at the benches, since the waterfront was a nice view and the benches over by the carts were kinda grimy. I sat down, unwrapped my sandwich and took a bite.. zoh my god.. the first bite was sooo delicious! I savored every single bite and literally sat on the bench chewing and smiling like I was in a McDonald's commercial. My boyfriend said nothing the entire time, I knew he was enjoying his sandwich too! LUCKILY, I cut my sandwich in half so that I could stop myself from stuffing the entire thing down my throat. On our walk back to the hotel, a couple of homeless dudes asked for our leftovers because they were hungry. Aww, I felt bad, of course I gave them the other half of my YouCanHasCheeseburger! "YouCanHasIt!" I yelled, with a grin on my face while handing them the bag. Boy oh boy, were they in for a treat. :D

    (5)

  • Annie W.

    I came. I ate. I conquered the YouCANHasCheeseburger. Just imagine for a moment. Two grilled cheese sandwiches tired of always getting it on with that same 'ol can of tomato soup. They decide to "get a little crazy" one night and figured why not invite a burger in to spice things up a bit? The buns come off and next thing you know...that's right...GCB (grilled cheese burger) threesome!!! Yah I felt a little gross after, and in my heart (poor poor arteries) I knew it wasnt right....but man did it taste good going down.

    (5)

  • Izzy N.

    Dear Sweet Zombie Jesus coming after you, after rising from the dead on Easter via levitation. This is so wrong but so right. I hear ya Ehow about one's heart saying yes but one's heart also saying no. The heart and arteries wants what it wants. Just like how the penis wants what it wants. It can't be helped! I didn't have a YouCanHazCheeseburger nor the Redonkadonk but instead I customized mine. I'll call it the IzHuge. I had a veggie burger with grilled pineapple, grilled onions and a tomato, a little mayo, a little sirarcha and some BBQ sauce with two grilled cheese on texas toast as the buns. Disgustingly beautiful... and satisfyingly delicious. You need two hands for this people, and a shower later. At this point, it seems a little pointless to be a vegetarian right? With all this fatty ass business! Cuz I'm def not doing it for the animals. I remember as a child feeling nothing but acceptance of the circle of life and food chain in full effect while watching my dad strangle a live duck quacking for its life and butchering it after removing its feathers. So I'm definitely not going meatless because I cry for animals. Bitches please. I did cry for my pet bunny named Brandon who ran away but then her body was found in our backyard by my dad after winter. Don't ask me why I named her Brandon. I recommend splitting with another person so you don't feel so ashamed of what you just did which was kill a sandwich made of two giant grilled cheese sandwiches then looking at both of your hands and exclaiming Dear Lord, what did I just do!!??! Dear Jesus, why did I fuck him?! What an awful feeling so ask them to cut it when you order or stay strong and eat it ALL. Save it for after your cholesterol test obvi. Everyone needs to try Brunch Box at least once while in Portland.

    (5)

  • Vivian C.

    A must stop when I go to Portland for work. I have been there twice for breakfast toast but each time the experience was sensational. The Texas toast with egg, ham, jalapeno are my favorite combination. I like how the jalapeno was fresh and lightly roasted. The owner is nice and friendly but I can see how it can get super busy with a one man show. This place is definitely a good quality cheap eat.

    (5)

  • Pinc P.

    My husband and I were looking for a new place to eat and found this place on here. The $5 black and bleu is what sold us on this place. Love the idea that its a food cart, but am looking forward to it having its own place. I think if given the room, they could expand on their yummy menu. Sad to see the black and bleu didn't originally come with bacon as it usually does in just about every other restaurant that I've been too, but going how it was an extra $1.25 for the bacon, on an already super cheap, super big burger--I wasn't going to complain. The burger was great size, juicy, super moist, but cooked through entirely. I was happy that they wrapped it up in thick paper. Not a drop of it got onto my husbands nice work shirt (which is a feat in itself). The smokey, earthy flavor of a grilled patty mixed with all of the other ingredients put this burger out of this world. Personally, I don't think you could ever have enough cheese. So, the bleu cheese on this burger was great. My hubby says that he felt like it got lost in the burger because he couldn't really taste it, but I felt like it was fine. Again, the more the better. I even liked the Dijon mustard they put on the burger. The sour and bitterness of both the bleu cheese and mustard were performing some beautiful ballet in my mouth. Very nice! Though, I didn't appreciate the ketchup. I don't like ketchup anyways, let alone on this beautiful burger. The only real problem I would have for this place (besides that they didn't serve any fries) is that the bun on the burger. I felt like it came off too soft and soggy because of the choice of bun. The bread wasn't thick or strong enough to hold this heavy burger. I think a toasted more dense bread for the bun would have sent this place through the roof. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE GET BETTER BUNS. Other than that, this place was great!!! We will definitely be coming back for more!!!

    (5)

  • Conrad B.

    OK I finally gave a grilled-cheese burger a try. Surprise, I am big fan. I had the YouCanHasCheesburger because, well, I can haz cheezburger! It's actually shocking to me that a 1/3 lb. patty doesn't get overpowered by two grilled cheese sandwiches (and there's more cheese melted on the burger itself), but somehow it doesn't. Patty cooked correctly, lots of onions as requested. Yes. Sorta surprising that they only offer brand name chips and cans of soda...seems very un-Portland-y, but there's about 15 food carts in the same pod, so I'd just get a burger, and a side from somewhere else. Yeah, this is a very good burger, though I'm not sure my arteries agree...

    (4)

  • Natalie L.

    My sister and I visited Portland recently and, as we were also trying food from another truck, split a burger from Brunch Box. We designed our own and picked an eclectic combination of toppings that really shouldn't have worked--but they did, and the resulting burger was amazing. I will definitely go there again next time I'm in town!

    (5)

  • Tracy N.

    I wasn't that hungry and only expected to eat half my sandwich, but I got the OMG breakfast sandwich on Texas Toast (chef's recommendation) and I devoured it sooooo fast. I'm glad my friends declined a bite. The service was suuuuuper fast. Will grab it every time I'm in town!

    (5)

  • Neil W.

    Great Breakfast Sandwich, nice spice to the Sausage patty. Texas Toast was light and perfectly crumbly. I look forward to trying them for lunch.

    (4)

  • Danny N.

    So here begins my journey into the foodie's paradise called Portland. Brunchbox was my first stop after arriving in Downtown Portland. I had the Black and Bleu and Thai Bacon burgers, both prepared quickly. Each sandwich was prepared with Texas Toast, unique combinations of condiments that really redefined the burger. The Black and bleu is topped with bleu cheese and a cajun spice which was unique, very flavorful, but ultimately the bleu cheese overpowered the burger. It was still a wonderful burger, beautifully cooked, definitely flares with the sharpness of the bleu cheese, so I could imagine bleu cheese fanatics loving this burger. I am a fan of the whimsical and unique burgers, but I think the bleu cheese may have stolen the show from this burger. I think this burger could have been a bit less bleu cheese heavy, or slightly tamed with some spinach or greens. Next, the Thai Bacon was a star. Welcome your tastebuds to grilled pineapple, peanut sauce, and jalapeno. The burger again was cooked perfectly, not dry at all, topped with a one of a kind combination that I have yet to encounter. There was a nice tangy balance from the pineapple, heat of the jalapeno, and peanut awesomeness. I love peanut sauce with Thai Satay and can now even appreciate it on a burger when done right. That's what Brunchbox did. I saw plenty of other delicious (and possible heart attacks) at Brunchbox worth a try, including those ridiculous ones where a grilled cheese acts as 1/2 of a bun. Intense. I walked away spending 12 bucks for two solid burgers. Fair value, quick service, and great quality of food to start my Portland experience. It gets a 5 for service, quality, and value.

    (5)

  • Cameron T.

    These burgers may kill you, but they're worth it. Every time I eat here my inner fat kid squeals with glee, and I devour my burger like it's my last meal. And it will be your last meal for a while, especially if you get one of their mammoth burgers that utilize grilled cheeses instead of buns. Eat at Brunchbox today, it's worth the coma.

    (5)

  • Kelsey F.

    We landed in Portland at 9:00am and needed to grab something fast to eat before going on a walking tour. Brunch Box happened to be right around the corner from our hotel. We asked the man at the counter to build us his favorite breakfast sandwich (which was an English muffin, egg, onions, and a few other ingredients) - it was good...not necessarily good for you...but still, good!

    (4)

  • Sam W.

    Maybe it's just because it's late and I can't have one, but I'm really craving an OMG burger or just about any other combination of burger from Brunchbox right now! Silly 2:30am cravings... Brunchbox serves up some of the best burgers in Portland. The bread/buns are homemade, the ingredients are fresh, and everything is amazingly delicious. They have so many toppings for the burgers and breakfast sandwiches that it's hard to pick which ones to get. They occasionally have deals on their twitter feed, so be sure to check that out. If you're going to get ridiculous, try adding spam, bacon, ham, an egg or some combination of those to your burger. Mmmm..... So tasty!

    (5)

  • Giang L.

    Walked here from the Saturday market since the food at the Saturday market looked so-so. They have two forms that you use to write down your order, breakfast or lunch. I shared the breakfast black and blue with the hubbie and we enjoyed it. It's really greasy so take some napkins with you!

    (4)

  • Jack C.

    Brunchbox is the quintessential Portland food cart, offering insanely tasty and off-the-wall concoctions on the cheap! Any first visit to BB should probably start with the YouCanHasCheeseburger. Yup, that's the one you've heard about, two grilled cheeses on Texas toast surround a burger, cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. You might think you need a friend to share this with, but that would be a mistake. I made that mistake and ended up finding out this burger will test the limits of friendship and sharing skills. Also, while it's filling, it actually is not all that heavy, so you will want one all to yourself. The hidden gem on the menu is the BLT. What a huge mountain of bacon! Lots of fresh tomato, lettuce and mayo and some very nicely grilled toast. Yummy and cheap! Lots of food for the dollar and one of the better food cart bargains, IMHO. Oh, and there's a system, so here are a few hints to prepare you: - Walk right up and get either a breakfast card (left) or a lunch card (right) and a marker. - Check off what you want, including any ingredients you want to add (I use an X for any I want to remove, it seems to work). - Don't forget to check the Combo box if you want chips and a drink with it. - Don't forget to put your name on there. - As soon as the counter is clear, put your card up there. They will give you your total and take your money. If you ordered a Combo, just grab a bag of chips and get a drink for yourself from the mini fridge. Now, just head to the "leaning posts" by 5th street where you can munch on your chips while you wait, out of the way of others who want to order, but close enough to hear when they call you. Surprisingly, even at noon, most days I have no problem finding a seat at one of the nearby benches. Making this not only tasty and cheap, but convenient too. Perfect!

    (5)

  • Nari L.

    A M A Z I N G! I've never had anything like it! I went for one of the breakfast sandwiches. I had the Black and Bleu breakfast sandwich and it was soooo goooooooooooooood!!!!! I highly recommend it! I had it on the texas toast! It's greasy but oh so good! My bf got the 5-OH lunch burger which was AMAZING as well! Everything is so good here! I highly recommend that you download the ScoutMob app and get it for 1/2 off! We forgot to use ours. We wanted to go back to eat at this place again but we were visiting for the weekend and they close much earlier on the weekends so we weren't able to. :( I wish they had a brunchbox in LA. It would do so well! The only downside was that my sandwich took FOREVER. Other people who ordered their burgers/sandwiches way later than me got theirs before mine.

    (5)

  • Emmanuel H.

    This place is out of control - easily the best burger I've had in this town, and I've been to a fair few burger joints. The ingredients are great and they never skimp. If you're looking for an amazing burger that will fill you to the brim, BrunchBox is the place to go. I tried a few of the burgers on their menu [Trial By Fire is a personal favorite] before I noticed the build-your-own-burger menu. If was a fan before, I'm an addict now. Seriously, they have all the toppings I like to use at home - including freshly grilled jalapenos - as well as a few I'd never have thought of on my own. My diet is generally gluten free and pescetarian, but I make exceptions for BrunchBox. It's that good. This is the kind of place you want to bring your friends and family when they visit Portland. In a city filled with healthy dietary options for healthy people, BrunchBox stands out as a beacon of unapologetically hedonistic cuisine for those with the urge to overdose on burger awesome. Of course if you don't feel like overdoing it, there's a veggie option [this *is* Portland, after all], but I generally like to stack my BBBs with as many animals as they can fit between the buns. That said, the service is always quick and you get plenty of bang for your buck. I can't wait to check out the new restaurant!

    (5)

  • Emily V.

    YUM!! Oh MAN. This was one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. I got the Outlaw burger which is a burger topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, crispy AND grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, BBQ and mayo. And this was the LEAST indulgent burger on the menu! And on texas toast to top it all off? Yes please. A thousand times, yes.

    (5)

  • Lindsay E.

    Funny sandwich names, breakfast all day, cheap, and there's SPAM! I'm sold. I think Portland is gonna make me fat.

    (5)

  • Tina S.

    Super salty and greasy and artery clogging! I got the spam/pineapple on texas toast. I think there was too much saltyness going on, especially with the spam, teriyaki sauce, and texas toast. It tasted okay, but regretted eating it after

    (3)

  • PollyManda A.

    SUPER greasy. Tried their PBJ, Grilled Cheese sandwhich and one of their breakfast omelet muffins, each during seperate visits (not all at once!) The taste is also just too greasy and nauseating, and I had gastric problems each time. I only went back so many times because i had a coupon i wanted to use up, but perhaps i shouldn't have.

    (2)

  • Chris C.

    Place is amazing. Ham, spam, fried egg, bacon, and two burgers between two grilled cheeses for buns.

    (5)

  • Jeremy K.

    HOLY SMOKES WE HAVE A WIINNNEERRR!! Let's us all celebrate the marriage of the classic cheeseburger the classic grilled cheese sandwich. The classic cheeseburger, honorable in its tender and juicy inside, conservative with its dressings with only ketchup, mustard, and mayo, very kind in inviting over his friends lettuce, grilled onions, and cheese, meets the classic grilled cheese sandwich, admirable in being tough (more like crispy) on the outside and soft (more like cheesy) in the inside, simple yet happy. This couple will be called YouCanHasACheesBurger. This marriage has been the archetype of the ideal marriage; Many other couples try to emulate this marriage and many have been successful. One of these is the Trial by Fire: The cheeseburger in this marriage has a bit of an edge with its pepper jack cheese. It's also brought along some spicy friends too, the Jalapeno duo and the Habenero hot sauce. The grilled cheese in this marriage is a bit more expensive to get (add 2.50 for grilled cheese), but still classic. Okay, enough of this story. I went on summer and got the Trial By Fire between two grilled cheese sandwiches. It was AWESOME. Although it was pretty big (I could barely take a bite and get the whole thickness of the sandwich), I devoured it like it was nothing. Extremely satisfying. The spiciness doesnt become so much spicy with the cheese and onions. The grilled cheese makes everything SO much better. It was cooked perfrectly. The toast was crispy on the outside, yet had a bit of softness near the cheese, and the cheese was melted. Great combination, and I would most definitely recommend this. My friend got a 5-OH, which had Spam and pineapple in it. He enjoyed it very much too. The wait time might be long on the weekends because this is a popular place. They go through orders pretty fast though. I would say you wouldnt have to wait more than 12 minutes to get your order. They have a surcharge for credit card, and they give out free Brunchbox stickers. The burger between grilled cheese sandwiches is enough to warrant this place a visit. I highly recommend this.

    (5)

  • Tawnie S.

    Insane burgers! There is not one menu item I wouldn't order. A visit here is well worth the calories consumed. A guilty pleasure I frequently crave!

    (5)

  • James T.

    Great shack--I visited from California and I definitely recommend it. Burgers are huge, I split it with a friend. Good example of oregons awesome food cart scene.

    (5)

  • Brent W.

    I had the trial by fire burger. Very good burger. Not like a wilwood or slowbar burger, but still enjoyable. Toppings and patty were good.

    (4)

  • Dan C.

    Brunchbox's name perfectly captures what this cart is all about. It's not a culinary triumph. It's simple food, standard ingredients, served up in generous portions for cheap. It's a couple dudes with fatty ingredients, heaping it on, and charging a fair, low price. The breakfast sandwiches are hearty, greasy, salty, straight up and simple. The burgers are generous with their toppings - the black and blue burger is heeping with Blue Cheese, the 5-oh has a big pineapple and generous slice of ham. I thought I might have a heart attack after eating some of their hearty sandwiches, but it's never stopped me from finishing every last bite. Brunchbox proves you can have a great food cart by doing the simple stuff well. And if you're feeling a little crazy, options like the "redonkadonk" are there to kick things up a notch - that burger certainly lives up to its name. However, if you are looking for a masterfully crafted sandwich, something that you couldn't reproduce yourself at home, this isn't the cart. This cart is cheap, good, simple, hearty eating - and it does what it sets out to do very well.

    (4)

  • Melissa E.

    Me and my boyfriend came to Portland for the weekend, and it was a mission of mine to experience these famous food carts that they're known for. Yelp brought me to the Brunchbox, and Yelp did not disappoint. We came here on a Sunday afternoon before our drive back down to the Bay area. There was a small crowd of people waiting for their orders. Basically you walk up, grab a menu and a dry erase marker, check off what you want with any extras you'd like on your burger. I love Thai food, so I HAD to try their Thai burger. It was delicious! Peppers and peanuts and a well seasoned beef patty. I love the combination of sweet, savory and spicy together. I was definitely one happy camper! My boyfriend ordered the Big Kahuna which was a burger that came with spam, egg, bbq sauce and pineapple. Also amazing, but we both agreed that I chose the better burger. :) Great food at a great price.

    (4)

  • Zoe W.

    Obviously its good, but I wasn't expecting such a heart attack of a sandwich. Go if you are either A.) super hungover or B.) love grease/cheese/fat.

    (4)

  • Cara S.

    Hubby went all in for the Redonkadonk and loved it. I had a nice greasy breakfast sandwich. Love breakfast for dinner! Good & cheap! Hubby is going to work his way through every burger!

    (4)

  • Kymberli C.

    As heart attack and greasy as the sandwiches may look... it really isn't greasy at all! We stopped by to pick one up on our way to an appointment we had, and both shared the Redonkadonk. It's made to order infront of you, it was fun watching him pile it on. The sandwich was so warm!! It served as my hand warmer as I was holding it and bringing it to the car in the 40 degree weather, . The redonkadonk is a bacon cheeseburger with an egg in between two grilled sandwiches. You would think it would be dripping with grease but it really wasn't. It was really tasty and flavorful. I thought I would be grossed out by it but it was pretty delicious! I would definitely come back to try other sandwiches.

    (4)

  • Jenny N.

    It's no wonder that Brunchbox has 100+ reviews and 4.5 star average...I can personally attest to the fact that the "Youcanhascheeseburger" special is worth the hype. Truth be told, it's more of a "patty melt" than a "burger" since the beef patty is sandwiched in between 2 grilled cheeses on Texas toast (Mmm...just savor that visual for a hot minute). But hey, lets not quibble over the technicalities...It's just a darned good $5 sandwich! I would, however, suggest splitting the sandwich so you don't give yourself a cardiac arrest on the spot. This also leaves more room in your stomach to try other cart food specialties...I was sorely tempted to try the breakfast sandwich, but I'm going to save that one for next time. Also, you really have to give props to a business that names one of it's burger monstrosities the "Redonkadonk." What makes it so redonk, you ask? Well, lets see....They first take 2 Texas toast grilled cheeses, then stack it with egg, ham, spam, bacon and cheese. Yeah, that'll put some meat on yo' booty... Since I don't live in Portland, I may have to try and replicate the infamous "Youcanhascheeseburger" at home to get my fix next time...Sad face :(

    (5)

  • Armando D.

    I thought it would be better. Burgers are impressive to look at but lacking in flavor. I had the OMG Burger and the YouCanHasCheeseburger. I'd come again to try something new, but I wouldn't go out of my way to do it. Maybe I'll try the breakfast next time (served all day!).

    (3)

  • Zachary C.

    Deeeeelicious! The juiciest burger ever at an affordable price, I would definitely go back to Oregon just to get another 5-Oh Hawaiian burger.

    (5)

  • Lauren D.

    What a treat to stumble upon! Visiting Portland we knew about the food truck scene, but did not know the popular ones. I ordered the breakfast sandwich (fried egg, bacon, cheese). It was made perfectly and tasted great! My friend ordered the monte cristo which was very good, but a bit too sweet for me. Another great find and worth the hype!

    (4)

  • Jeff S.

    Place is definitely pretty awesome. It's not one of those gucci food carts that you pay $10 for a meal and walk away starving. For what you pay you will be stuffed. I went with the texas toast style and got the Outlaw. Freaking amazing, the BBQ sauce was good and it was hearty. Threw in some mushrooms and it was definitely highlight of my meal. Just a tip, grab the laminated order menu up front, mark what you want and hand it to them. The breakfast looks delicious and I definitely want to try it next time.

    (5)

  • Marjory B.

    I had visitors in town from the east coast and they needed to experience the wonder of Portland food carts. I randomly picked Brunch Box since we happened to be doing some sightseeing around downtown anyway. This food cart is ridiculous. I decided to try the OMG breakfast sandwich (bacon, ham, spam, american cheese & a fried egg) on Texas toast. OMG is right. I don't even know what everyone else ordered, but we all sat down on nearby benches and didn't speak one word to each other until we were finished eating. I am a fairly strictly healthy eater but don't mind cheating every once in a while if it's worth it. The OMG was definitely worth it. I would give Brunch Box 5 stars if I hadn't felt so guilty and like I needed to run a marathon to negate what I had just done to my body. I wish I could bring myself to eat here again but probably never will.

    (4)

  • Baker S.

    A few months after breaking my 10 year vegetarian diet I decided it was burger time. I went for it at brunch box. I finally can has cheeseburger!!! This was no ordinary cheeseburger. It was a cheeseburger with 2 grilled cheeses for buns and a fried egg on top. It was heavenly. I told the dudes at the window what I was up to when they handed me my sandwich. They were confident I would be back, and that I would need extra napkins. And they were right. I know this location is surrounded by many other food carts. But don't hesitate! Go and be amazed by what American food can do for you.

    (5)

  • Brooks M.

    super heavy gut bomb... BUT really good at that. probably one of the best places if you're hung over. they do a great small menu which i respect. but overall it's not a place i will be visiting often as it's crazy greasy. if that's what you're craving though, go for it! super awesome for that. and it's breakfast or lunch anytime so you can't go wrong.

    (3)

  • Mr. F.

    Just visited Brunch Box again this four-day weekend. Um, we went twice. Heh. My gf and I both agree that the Double Down would make an excellent final meal. Crazy delicious. (She got her Texas toast in French toast form, which adds a delicious sweet finish to each bite.) By the way, if you give this food truck a low rating because the poorly paid employees weren't absolutely accommodating to your every whim and emotional need, you probably shouldn't be eating at any food truck. This is not the fucking Four Seasons, okay? It's a FOOD TRUCK.

    (5)

  • Kacey C.

    On our last day in Portland, we decided to have a quick meal by trying out a food cart. My friend and I were definitely craving something breakfasty and alas...we found Brunch Box! Everything is a sammich and can be customized with these little cards that they have. My friend ordered the Double a Double and I got...I can't remember...but basically the spicy one! It was a breakfast sandwich with some bacon, egg, pepper jack, and aardvark sauce. It also came with jalepenos and I asked them to not addd em. The guy was super nice and said if I customized it, it would be cheaper than getting the regular sandwich with no jalepenos...howwww niceee!!! Overall pleasant experience and sandwich was delicious!!! :)

    (5)

  • Paul V.

    The Portland Food Cart scene is fiercely competitive, but Brunch Box stood head and shoulders above the others during my recent stint in Portland. Star 1: How was the service and atmosphere? When I saw the line on initial approach towards Brunch Box on a sunny Saturday afternoon, I was a bit fearful that you would have the classic frazzled and unfriendly staff. I found the exact opposite, and couldn't have been more pleased by the friendly demeanor of the two-man staff in Brunch Box. Service was fast, friendly and, most importantly, accurate. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Woof. A 'Trial by Fire' burger for only $7.00? Sign me up. This was a rock solid quantity of food for only seven bones, and that's all I have to say about that. Have a look: yelp.com/user_local_phot… Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Unique, and very, very good. First and foremost, every single burger joint on the planet should be equipped with the means to slap your patty in between some good ole fashioned Texas Toast, and it was this that really made the experience here at Brunch Box. Having said that, it's what's in between the patties that counts, and my Ring of Fire, outside of really being not that spicy, was a bit overdone in terms of the sauce. The indulgent portions of ketchup, mayo and spicy habanero sauce had the unfortunate outcome of really drowning out the burger itself. All in all, a good product, but I would have loved for the sauce to be toned down just a tad. Single Star Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? While there was just a slight hiccup with my burger, the service, selection breadth and uniqueness of Brunch Box has it solidified as a staple within the Portland Food Cart scene. I'll be back again and again. Star Granted.

    (4)

  • Jackie H.

    On a recent trip to Portland for the first time I knew I had to try one of the food carts. It was early morning prior to having to head to the airport for a flight that we stopped by the brunch box. I'm so glad we did. The two of us had the OMG breakfast sandwich on Texas toady, it's no wonder it's the omg after taking one bite you'll want to say oh my god amazing. It's plenty to split if you're like me and have a smaller appetite. This sandwich came fresh and piping hot which was perfect, fully loaded with fried egg, cheese, ham, bacon and spam! I'll definitely be visiting this food cart again on any return trips. I love that you're able to personalize your order of their recommended items or literally build your own which is becoming more and more common at sandwich and burger places. Fully recommend giving this place a go as I'm sure any one of their items would be perfect for brunch or lunch.

    (4)

  • Lisa Z.

    Yum! Stumbled upon this shop while parking on a recent vacation to the lovely city of Portland. The picture outside of a hamburger sandwiched between 2 grilled cheese sandwiches was just too much to resist!! My daughter loved being able to build her own custom burger (with hopes of it being added to the menu) and I ordered a grilled cheese. We also ordered the fries with cheese, bacon bits & green onions. Everything was prepared to our request. The food came out hot & fresh. The employees helpful & friendly. This was a very heavy meal, obviously. However, we ate and enjoyed every single bite and did not regret it later. It sat well and I have to say, if I lived in Portland I would visit this cool place often!!

    (5)

  • Neal C.

    Decided to go with the Monte Cristo and add a hamburger patty to it. Wow, absolutely incredible. Beautiful blend of french toast and hamburger. I would highly recommend this. They put a perfect amount of syrup to sweeten the sandwich, but not too much to where it is all you taste. The Swiss cheese, fried egg, and ham work very well together to add to the saltiness and balance out the sweet syrup and griddled bread. Service was very friendly and willing to accommodate my special request. Further, it was really inexpensive ($7) and ready very quickly. Hit this place up if you want unique spins on burgers.

    (5)

  • Lee M.

    This place was DELICIOUS. My cousin made me a fan of food trucks and this one is one of my favorites. I had one the Big Kahuna burger and it was cooked and prepared to my satisfaction. The meat was juicy and the right amount of sauce/toppings so it was just right. The temperature was also perfect even after a five minute walk down the street before having the first bite. There are a lot of options on the menu so I had a hard time deciding what to order - but I was very happy with my choice. I would/will definitely eat here again. I would love to be willing to gain 10 pounds and eat here on a daily basis if I lived in the area. If you are new to their truck - let me know so you know how to order. The employee we interacted with was very nice (aka he didn't make us feel dumb when we messed up the order board). The key is to mark your selection on one of the laminated menus (one side only) and give it to the cashier (if you need to use both sides, use a second menu as the cooks will not turn over the menu to help efficiency).

    (4)

  • D B.

    A Yelp find gone very right. I was in need of lunch downtown one fine August afternoon and fired up my app to see what was within strolling distance. I know Portland's food trucks are no joke and there is no ignoring the 100's of favorable reviews. Not to mention I had a light breakfast, so no shame in a big burger for lunch. I opted to order the Lil Mo just as advertised with the addition of crispy onions. All I can say is it was Delightful! A burger worthy of ample praise. The bacon was crisp, thick and flavorful. None of that thin flavorless bullshit that finds its way onto too many burgers and sandwiches. The burger itself was juicy and satisfying without the need for fries etc. From order to fulfillment was a quick turn with friendly staff at the counter. In summary, worth every calorie!

    (5)

  • Anne H.

    I don't understand why people love this place so much....it might as well have been a McDonalds. I have never had such a greasy bagel in my life. It was okay, but I think it would have tasted much, much better if they hadn't soaked it in oil first. The staff was polite and helpful and the food is cheap. But pretty gross. With so many amazing places for brunch in Portland, I am still perplexed as to why this place gets so many high ratings.

    (1)

  • Andrea V.

    This is the kind of place heart attacks are made of. And I mean that in the best way possible! So what is a vegetarian doing at a burger joint? Having a veggie burger of course. And that burger just happens to be between two grilled cheese sandwiches. It's like 3 sandwiches in one, which means it was the perfect size to share. This food cart has got it going on. With both breakfast and lunch (or dinner) choices, it is aptly named. The specialty is burgers, with make your own options, or a menu of creative preconceived choices, but they also have old favorites like grilled cheese and grilled PB&J! (And even a dinosaur shaped grilled cheese!) I was pleased with both the friendly service and quick and tasty meal. The mammoth "You can has cheeseburger" (the aforementioned double grilled cheeseburger) is only $6 ($6.50 for veggie burger), so it also very affordable. I also really appreciated the whole list of free toppings you can add (like pickles for me). It's not the kind of place I would recommend enjoying on a regular basis, as the lettuce and tomato don't quite balance out the greasy cheeseburger health wise, but I'm a fan!

    (4)

  • Jed G.

    Had and Outlaw burger and a couple of breakfast sandwiches the next morning... let me just say this; outstanding.

    (5)

  • Randi W.

    I've walked by this place more times than I can count, and finally convinced my group to wander in. Seating was very limited, and you're hit with a blast of cold air every time the door opens, but the burger options were stellar. If you can't find something to fit your tastes, you can always build it yourself! Simply pass over a laminated menu you've scribbled up with a dry erase marker to the cashier, who will attempt to read your chicken scratch, and you'll be graced with your own perfect burger. We enjoyed the Big Kahuna, the Monstrosity (slightly overwhelmingly salty, but the grilled cheese bun is genius) and the Trial by Fire (which I was told could've been spicier, but it was inhaled before I could get a bite!). We also tried the Brewhouse Fries, which were a great idea, but the garlic chunks were a bit much for me. I wish they would've been coated in a garlic butter or something, since biting into minced garlic wasn't quite what I was looking for. Tasty blend of flavors though! Service was a bit curt, but we came for the burgers rather than the smiles. I'll be back for sure!

    (4)

  • Whitney T.

    One word: Yummy! That Texas toast is a MUST! Yelp rarely steers me wrong and I am so thankful that you guys recommend good places! I love this! It was something I was looking for: classic food with a twist. It was basically a cheeseburger inside toast bread. I built my own but the other one, the outlaw, looked great!! It wasn't too bad of a price, $5.50. It filled me up and tasted great! I got ketchup and regret it because it took away from the buttered toast taste! :( but that was my fault. The workers were nice and they recommended ones that looked good, but was not craving I feel like I would've really liked just patty, cheese, grilled onions, and toast. Sounds simple and delicious! But would go back again definitely!

    (5)

  • Justin H.

    Tried this place yesterday for the first time and had the trial by fire burger! It was delicious and the cart is recommended, some menu items are pricey but worth it. I'll be back

    (4)

  • Jesse M.

    Make no mistake, you're coming here for the delicious greasy food. If you didn't want grease you should've stuck with your kale and quinoa salad. Every time I've been, I've only eaten the Lil Mo. And every time except one it's been great (was really on the dry side that one time, was still tasty just not as good; besides you're bound to have a dud once in a while when you make thousands of anything). Not sure why people say the staff aren't friendly. They're not rude, they're just busy. What did you want? A hug with your sandwich? Maybe you can give them your number and they can call you later and listen to how your day was. Would that be friendly enough? As for hygiene, I can't say I've seen anything negative but that's anecdotal like the rest of this review. Besides, I doubt the people complaining about it are washing their own hands before handling their burger to shove in their food holes. Do you know how gross your phone is that you were tapping away on 5 minutes before you touched your own food? Prices are a bit high but that's my only real complaint.

    (4)

  • Jenn T.

    OK, this place is good. But after eating here, I pretty much can feel my arteries getting clogged as I write this review lol. This is one of the many food trucks located in Portland. I came here because my friend wanted to check it out and it was one of the few ones open late. They have some ridiculous burgers, with lots of stuff inside and crazy tasty buns you can choose from (some even being grilled cheese sandwiches as buns!). They also serve breakfast sandwiches, which are equally as crazy and they serve breakfast all day! I went for the OMG breakfast sandwich with french toast as the buns. SUPER YUMMY. It came packed with spam, ham and bacon, in addition to cheese and eggs. The french toast was a great way to cut the salty meats and was crispy on the edges. It was delicious, yet so disgusting (oily with flavor) all at the same time!

    (4)

  • Chirag Y.

    OMG!!!!!!!!! THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!!!!!!! We were visiting Portland and my friend happened to find this place on yelp and from the reviews and pictures we had to try this place out. This is the perfect place if you have the munchies and are hungry! Right away I knew what I wanted - OMG burger...and of course you have to sub in the grilled cheese sandwiches for the buns. Can I just say HEAVEN!!!! With all those ingredients I would have thought that it would have been messy but everything held together. The burger patty was not thick enough or overpowering which was good because this burger has a lot of ingredients. I wish this was in the bay area, CA because this would be my spot!!!

    (5)

  • Maciej S.

    When I'm in this part of town this is my go-to breakfast on work days. I always get a Bagel with American Cheese, Ham and egg. The bagel is soft on the inside, but lightly crispy on the outside. Eggs are cooked over-easy but cooked through so no runny yolk. I think they also sprinkle on some salty seasoning, which I think is where they add the crack.

    (5)

  • Mike N.

    Creativity that works for the hungry and drunks. No cutting corners of quality for this truck. I was there two nights and both cooks were great (could be a Portland thing, I'm from New York). Wish we have one of these trucks back home.

    (5)

  • Margaretha Q.

    Tried lumberjack. Not the best from the menu apparently. But looking forward to taste other selections!

    (3)

  • Barnali D.

    Brunch Box was amazing, though I am feeling incredibly guilty about the calories I just ingested. I ordered the YouCanHasCheeseburger, which features a hamburger patty with lettuce, tomato, mustard, and mayo, meshed between two Texas toast grilled cheese sandwiches. It was insanely delicious, but definitely a heart attack waiting to happen.

    (5)

  • Kasey N.

    I had the daily special! Burger on a bagel with eggs, bacon, and hollandaise sauce. Pretty satisfying, seeing as how I wasn't even in a burger mood! I wish they offered some round the side seating though... The bench seating was limited in the area, and I was lucky I didn't have to stand! Those burgers are hefty--a table is recommended!!

    (4)

  • E F.

    I thought I was ready for The Monstrosity, but I wasn't. It was sure ready for me, though. Leftovers just as good as it was fresh. Fries fantastic too.

    (5)

  • Fawaz K.

    Loved their burger, which is not exactly a burger. Honestly I wasn't expecting this great food from a food truck, but I loved it. It'll be better if they go easy on the oil, cuz if you take it to go you'll be surprised by the oil on the bread.

    (3)

  • Shila B.

    I am not sure what I ordered, however, I am convinced that it is a heart attack in a bun. I got a beef patty, turkey patty, cheese, bacon, two sauces with two grill cheese sandwiches as the bun. Best food truck experience this weekend. I had to share the sand which with my best friend and decided to walk 45 minutes to the hotel to burn it off....we only burned a 1/3rd of the calories off. The burger was heavenly and the price was very very reasonable. I had a BBQ sauce facial. I felt gross after, however, had a smile on my face.

    (5)

  • Laurie V.

    What a hearty, delicious, inexpensive, hot breakfast sandwich! I had bacon, cheese, fried egg, and grilled onions on Texas Toast. The Texas toast was thick, buttery, and perfectly grilled. The bacon and onion flavors meshed together and graced my palate perfectly. It was pouring rain this morning and I wanted something quick that I could walk and eat. Although it is difficult to juggle a broken umbrella (yes, it sure was broken- wouldn't stay up!) and a breakfast sandwich, I accomplished said feat. The sandwich had a lot of good stuff on it (stuff that could very easy be messy and ooze its way off the sandwich and onto my shirt), but it was made very neatly and wrapped to perfection. I ate it without dropping so much as a crumb of it onto my shirt. Now THAT is what I call an accomplishment.

    (5)

  • Diego E.

    Great tasting sandwich (Big Kahuna). Their ordering system is pretty ingenious and works well in that setting. The guys are friendly and the service was reasonably fast. My only complaint is that for $7 the sandwich was rather small. They have huge items in the menu but they are over $10. Still a great place for a snack or meal!

    (4)

  • nisa c.

    These burgers are made for people who are drunk out of their minds at 2 am in the morning. Then, you would think this is the best food ever. Quite the opposite, it was nothing special. It was heavy and greasy. I felt violated afterwards. It left me feeling disgusted with myself for eating such nastiness!

    (2)

  • Jessica K.

    In my mind it went down a little like this: It was a day that will live in infamy. I put in two sweaty hours at the dance studio. Upon completion I had a hunger the size of Texas and my belly demanded sustenance in the form of a cheeseburger. But not just any cheeseburger ladies and gentlemen, the infamous YouCanHasCheesburger! I descended ravenously upon downtown Portland and this burger cart like Godzilla (only I'm petite, so maybe Minizilla). I paid my $6 to the terrified cart employees and devoured that grilled cheese sandwich surrounded burger in one bite. Okay, maybe two. Friends and strangers watched in horror alike as I let our a satisfied roar while cheese, ketchup, mayo and mustard dribbled down my chin. So anyways, you could say my first experience there was good. I've been back to enjoy the Lil' Mo-double beef, double cheese, bacon, no veggies which I'm also a huge fan of. There are enough burger varieties to satisfy all and everything I have tried is delicious. They also do breakfast. I'd like to check out their brick and mortar spot sometime, but I'll have to leave Minizilla at home. This place is not for the faint of heart.

    (5)

  • Anne T.

    The Redonkadonk is ridiculous! American cheese, bacon, ham, spam, fried egg and the usual burger toppings all between two grilled cheese sandwiches!!

    (5)

  • Jenn L.

    Crispy thick Texas Toast! So glad they're open on Sundays when most food carts are MIA. I got the DoubleDown with Texas Toast $6.50. Absolutely delicious.

    (5)

  • Marina C.

    Yes, just yes. This place is so good. We were in Portland for the week and one morning we are starving for some good carb rich breakfast and yelp led us to this awesome spot. The guys in the back were super friendly and the food was so good. The only think is the lack of seating but that's almost irrelevant in comparison to how good the food is.

    (4)

  • Rick C.

    On our last day in PDX, we hit up everyone's favourite decadent food truck bright and early at 8am for their all day breakfast. Now this is a real food truck. You order by filling out a card with your choice of sandwich, meats, fixing, bread, and extras. There are some crazy sandwiches served anyway you want. I had the black and bleu with sausage, bacon, blue cheese, grilled onions, cajun spice on a bagel. It was ridiculously filling and deliciously meaty. The Hawaiian had spam, grilled pinapple, swiss cheese, egg, and teriyaki on Texas toast. It was apparently quite tasty and refreshing. The double down featured two eggs, any two meats, and any two cheeses on an english muffin. It was a mammoth of a breakfast sandwich. We were all very satisfied with our sandwiches and were not hungry until dinner after an early, meaty breakfast.

    (4)

  • Cate A.

    Amazing burgers & fries! Tried the REUBEN burger, and it was everything you thought a reuben burger should taste like, but better! Also got the garlic/cheese/green onion loaded fries with bacon bits and it was DELICIOUS. Small dining area, but the turnaround is fast. Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Lan N.

    Fan of the I can haz!

    (5)

  • Bryson D.

    Excellent service, awesome food. I'm constantly walking by the other food trucks straight to this one. Absolutely my favorite.

    (5)

  • Brennan D.

    Wow! These are no ordinary burgers. I had ordered the monstrosity and it was AMAZING. 2 burger patties, bacon, and cheese tucked between 2 perfectly made grilled cheese sandwiches. My only regret is that I didn't have any room left for voodoo donuts around the corner.

    (5)

  • Heather S.

    Wow! Let's just say the Slaughterhouse is the best burger ever. I thoroughly enjoyed this burger. Wish they were everywhere but I guess that's what makes it special though.

    (5)

  • James D.

    Killer burgers and milkshakes. Dont like their breakfast sammiches quite as much. Cool people working there every time I've gone. They are open a lot too so that's awesome. Create your own is the way to go. It's cheaper and you get exactly what you want. I will be back again fo sho.

    (5)

  • Renalen C.

    "You Can Haz Cheeseburger" are you kidding me? a bacon cheese burger with grilled cheese sandwiches as the buns? the concept alone is genius and surreal. 3 of us ordered that. but just one. to share between us all. & it was a symphony of cheesy, burger-y goodness, with a small (okay fine medium-large) side of guilt. i remember the experience going by too fast for my own liking. i suggest you should try this at least once. youre gonna want it all to yourself. but i guarantee you wont feel as bad afterwards if you invite 2 other friends to help you finish it. :D

    (4)

  • Joe M.

    On my very first day in Portland, I absolutely had to give these food carts a try. Wanting to go balls to the wall right away, I decided to tackle the popular Brunchbox cart. Always game for some ridiculous, I stared at their menu in awe as it was so hard to decide what kind of heart attack I wanted to suffer. I ultimately decided to go for their redonkadonk, an OMG with their grilled cheese buns. It's got beef, cheese, bacon, ham, spam, and an egg with all the fixin's and of course, the Texas toast grilled cheeses. Simply, ridiculous. Simply...delicious! Well, at least the first half. After that, I started feeling my heart slow down but I powered forward. Nonetheless, it was pretty good considering how crazy it was. However, besides being a novelty, I'll stick with their normal burgers in the future which I might add are very reasonably priced. Service was pretty cool at Brunchbox and I really like their green method of taking orders with the dry erase menus. The food was really tasty (and really horrible for you) and it's clear to see why they're so popular. They're located outside so your dog is obviously welcome. Brunchbox is worth checking out if you're a glutton like me but otherwise there are lots of carts vying for your attention. I'd go back though and would encourage you to give it a try! Food: 8/10 Service: 9/10 Price: $ Atmosphere: 8/10

    (4)

  • R S.

    I was in the neighborhood for work. I'm from a place where food trucks are still called roach coaches for good reason. A kindly doorman told me to check out the food trucks or trailers or whatever near my hotel. Anyway, headed for the one with the largest herd of scruffy hipsters loitering in front. Ordered a Reuben, my fave sandwich besides a cheeseburger, assuming it would just be a Reuben. Threw it in my bag and headed to the airport. Figured I'd bust out some sauerkraut on the plane, which could be the most obnoxious act I've committed in flight. But I cared not, for the sandwich that was revealed to me was a Reuben and a cheeseburger united in sacred matrimony. Were it not for the sighted passengers around me I would have licked the paper wrapper. This hybrid earned a position on my top 10 burgers of all time list, even after an hour of getting smooshed and turning lukewarm in my hobo bag, which now smells like a hobo due to the lingering kraut odor. I only wish that bag yielded a steady supply of Reuburgers.

    (5)

  • Victoria J.

    I found the food to be just okay, but the quality was pretty good. And the price was definitely great with 50% from Scoutmob. I tried the Steakhouse burger. I did like the system of ordering, how you just fill out a form with a dry erase marker and can add any extras or substitutions easily. I suppose for the price, it can't be beat, but for me, it was just another burger.

    (3)

  • Katherine M.

    I went there with high expectations after reading numerous 5 star reviews on Yelp. I gotta say that I was disappointed. I ended up getting the Youcanhascheeseburger with a veggie patty. The grilled cheeses were greasy and the patty was kind of bland. All I could taste was cheap American cheese that they used for the grilled cheeses. I don't know if I went there during an off day or something, but I really wasn't impressed. I'll still give them a chance in the future, but I'll probably get something else.

    (3)

  • Anissa T.

    Thought I had to give it a try, thanks to you yelpers, and I'm thrilled I did! The OMG! Burger was my lunch - actually, my only meal for the day. The soft bun barely held up to the fantastic angus beef patty with sauteed onions, american cheese, bacon, ham, spam, fried egg, and fixin's. Personally, I don't know that the spam added that much, but the combo of beef, cheese, ham, bacon and egg was intoxicating. Go for it. Your mouth will thank you!

    (5)

  • Mike M.

    I won't waste time telling you what you can read from better writers before me. Went Saturday. Had the 5-Oh. Loved it. It was inexpensive ($5). Could afford it. It was messy as hell. Loved it. Will be back again to try something else. Will love it. The end.

    (5)

  • Lauren G.

    Go to this place when you are in the mood for a messy juicy burger explosion in your mouth. Each time I am craving food carts and am downtown, I find myself here. Recently took someone and we agreed our burgers scored an 8 (on a 10pt scale). In a city filled with great burgers, that's pretty impressive.

    (4)

  • Tracy S.

    Super fan! Food is so good, vibe is great and the prices are right. Can't wait to go back.

    (4)

  • Kate M.

    This is the ultimate in American fat-kid food love. I despise standing and eating but I go to this food cart nearly every time I am in the city. The food is so good. I definitely keep things simple with the "add-ons" but I can still mix it up each time.

    (5)

  • H O.

    +: OMG, biggest burger of my life! -: I felt like the biggest fatass afterwards. !: But not really since it was after a good run along the waterfront on my birthday, :) ?: No questions.

    (4)

  • Tom B.

    Two trips here and both have been excellent. Seriously, this is not a low cal, low fat, I am on a diet place. Come on they have a friggen' hamburger smushed between two grilled cheese sandwiches. First time road bikes 15 miles AND several substantial hills to use some google, groupon, living social deal. Our event planner girl friend decided this was the bike ride objective without thoroughly thinking through the post meal return trip so we asked the guys for some help. Anything above here they said (look at the pic of the menu). So the three of us ate "lite" if you can do such a thing here. Meat is cooked perfect, just a thin layer of pink to the burgers. Fantastic flavor, seasoned just right. Really one of the best burgers around. AND the piece de resistance, I did not burp, urp, or hiccup my fantastic meal on my ride home. So remember if you are on your bike order off the top half ONLY if you have serious hills to climb. The cooks recommend that and I do too!

    (5)

  • Todd O.

    I'd give this place 10 stars if I could! Quite possibly the best burger I've ever had. The meat was good but its all about the combination of ingredients. Its like everything was engineered to be the right amount to enhance and compliment the meat. Starting with the bread (texas toast), crispy on the outside, thick and doughy on the inside, the veggies, fresh and crisp, the pickles, dill crisp and salty but not overwhelming. The sauce, moist and tangy pulling the cool and crisp together with the beef. Truly a masterpiece, thought out and tested. F'ing Good! Part of the food cart nation, a truly delectable treat!

    (5)

  • Arthur K.

    We stopped by here for breakfast before our drive back up to Seattle. I ordered 2 different sandwiches. The Hawaiian and the breakfast bennie. The bennie with bacon was amazing. They put just the right amount of hollandaise to compliment the sandwich perfectly. The Hawaiian was good but felt the pineapple gave it an interesting sweetness that it didn't really need. A musubi sauce would have been perfect for it instead I felt.

    (4)

  • Amy T.

    After Janice F's rave reviews of this place, I decided to try it out. Forget visiting any other fast food places when you get that junk craving. Seriously, just eat at Brunchbox. My husband and I shared the YouCANhascheeseburger for our first ever so tasty meal of the day and it was the perfect way to wake up. Two grilled cheese sandwiches to hold a juicy and delicious beef patty. Why didn't I think of that? Simple and fantastic!

    (5)

  • Terri W.

    The Groupon made me try it. And I'm so happy I did, the Texas toast, the bleu cheese, ohhhhhhhhhhh how I loved that black and bleu breakfast sandwich. the bleu cheese sort of competed with the Cajun spices but it was still tasted just before a long hike. give this spot a try and be ready to wait if you hit up at lunch hour.

    (4)

  • Janet R.

    Seriously one of the best burgers I've ever had. I had the Youcanhascheeseburger and it was perfection. Great value for $$. My only suggestion is that the name seems a little misleading. With a name like Brunchbox, I was expecting something breakfasty or with eggs.In any case, probably my favorite food stand in Portland.

    (5)

  • Steve M.

    This cart is the kind of place that vegetarian parents warn their kids about. Oh sure, they'll hear the heavy metal emanating from the cart look at the menu and say "they have Dinosaur Shaped Grilled Cheese! How dangerous can it be?" There's a reason why Dinosaur shaped grilled cheese rhymes with "the first time's free" kids. and who knows? Maybe those kids'll even experiment with the grilled PB&J before thinking to themselves...."Hey, if it's sandwiched between 2 grilled cheese sandwiches it's still vegetarian...right?" Maybe they'll start with the 'You can has Cheeseburger' thinking to themselves that 'it's still got lettuce, tomato, grilled onions and didn't Reagan's USDA teach us that catsup can be a vegetable? But at this point, it's sadly far far too late. As soon as they bite into the incredibleness that is a cheeseburger sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches, it's just a matter of time before you'll find them hanging out begging change for the OMG burger (double beef, double cheese, 4 strips of vegan kryptonite bacon and not a veggie in sight). and I'll be right there next to them. Brunchbox kicks ass!

    (4)

  • Jim D.

    Brunchbox is the food cart that all other food carts try to live up to, at least in terms of success. This wildly popular cart serves some of the most amazing yet ridiculous sandwiches you can find. On my first visit, I figured I'd go healthy and ordered the Black and Bleu. Superb. The next visit I had to muster up the courage to order that beast known as the OMG. This artery clogging, cardiologist-reprimanding spectacle was delightful to eat. I mean, how can you not smile while eating a burger with cheese, ham, spam and an egg? I frankly thought this was a healthier option. I was far too timid to even consider that abomination, the Redonkadonk. But it sure would have been fun to say I ate one, no? My subsequent visits will just have to serve as confidence builders. No trip to PDX is complete without a stop to Brunchbox!

    (5)

  • Caitlin P.

    My experience was okay, but I likely won't return. My breakfast sandwich tasted good but it was SO greasy. I did not anticipate a healthy meal, but the amount of grease dripping down my hand while I was eating was offputting.

    (2)

  • Jack G.

    Great hunger food from a food cart. Fun experience

    (4)

  • Tom T.

    There is some serious "fauna" going on with my "redonkadonk" sandwich. I have waited a long time to try this food cart. Delicious. I'm in cholesterol overload, and lived to write this review. I wish they were closer in to the S.E. Thank God "thermal dynamics" helps the sandwich stay warm from here to my house. Great value, too. Very hard to compete against these guys.

    (5)

  • Mel B.

    Bomb bomb bomb. I have eyes for this food truck and this one alone. I have only ever ordered the montecristo sandwich and probably will never try anything else. The wonderful man(sandwhich God) hands it to you wrapped and with a promise that it will drip maple syrup all over you. Fine. By. Me. Grab a bench if you can and be ready to be punched in the mouth by pure, sweet, awesomeness.

    (5)

  • Brad E.

    Today, we decided to find out what the big deal is with Portland's food carts. The big deal was a monster burger served between two grilled cheese sandwiches with bacon added for good measure. This creation is known as youcanhascheeseburger. The burger is good but it wasn't as insanely good as I expected. The grilled cheese sandwich buns were made on texas toast. This fact gave the burger a large amount of bread or bun. The grilled cheeses had plenty of American cheese. This was one of the highlights. I wanted the sandwiches to be a little more buttery. They were good grilled cheese but not over the top good. The burger was a good sized patty and was juicy and cooked perfectly. With the bulk of the grilled cheese sandwiches, the burger gets a little lost. The toppings were more noticeable than the cheeseburger. The flavor of the burger was good but it got a little lost in the grilled cheeses. The bacon I added to this burger added some good flavor. I'd recommend bacon on it. If I were to do it over again, I'd get one of their burgers on a bun. The novelty and concept of the grilled cheese bun made it irresistible but I left without really knowing whether they made great burgers. The burgers were certainly good.

    (3)

  • Terry D.

    Great food cart. Got the Outlaw and loved it. Pricing was very reasonable and the service was quick

    (4)

  • Sam B.

    Hands-down my favorite, favorite breakfast spot in Portland. The sandwiches here are so good Brunch Box is one of the things that keeps me traveling back to Portland every few months from Spokane just to get a fix! I've tried perfecting my own version, but it's never going to be the same. Cart or brick-and-mortar, you can't go wrong. I would give anything if they'd open a cart in Spokane, but until then, I'll just keep coming back for more every chance I get. Plus, go on a Sunday and they'll give you free hashbrowns! Who does that?!

    (5)

  • Ehow C.

    My heart says yes, but my heart also says no. It fears the Brunchbox heartache--and by that, I mean the cardiovascular kind of ache--but Portland can't deny its greasy goodness. The cart is open every day (and stationed next to my favorite Thai cart), serving up breakfast and lunch for those who only crave one meal for the day. Try their Hawaiian with spam; it's the real deal.

    (4)

  • Bryan I.

    My heart stopped after seeing the Colbert Super Mac and I knew that was the only thing I could order on my first trip to BB!!! It's a beautiful blend of 5 sandwiches in one: - 3 grilled cheese - 2 bacon cheese burgers w/ lettuce, pickles, & secret sauce - over 1/3 foot tall and weighing in at well over a pound (honestly, I'm not ever sure if Mick Jagger or Julia Roberts could fit their world-class kissers around this beast) - all surrounded with THICK Texas Toast CAUTION: Predosing with aspirin and having morphine and oxygen on-hand is STRONGLY recommended since 1 in 4 will likely suffer a coronary finishing this colossus!!! It's some serious heart-stopping greasy goodness (both figuratively and literally), only 11 bucks, and the best part: all of the proceeds go to the Colbert SuperPAC!!! :-D It's like the Cheesus from Grilled Cheese Grill, but bigger...and it's kind of like a BigMac, but WAY better....honestly, you have to see it to believe it. I can't imagine one person eating it without throwing a clot, so best to have a friend or two help you out so you don't bust a gut!!! My only critique is that it's processed american cheese, certainly not worthy of such a behemoth....and using some local curds like Tillamook (or at least REAL cheese) and/or some thick peppered bacon instead of average would take this bad boy over the top...but alas, it is quite the spectacle, regardless. There are healthier and veggie options for those that can't afford to smack over 1000Cal & probably 200% of your fat for the day in one sandwich, so don't let this impressive tale scare you away if you're on diet :-) Final note: be cautious of their limited hours! Unfortunately they're closed on Sundays and only open for Lunch most other days!!!

    (4)

  • Elizabeth L.

    Mindblowing burgers. Had the OMG on Texas Toast - YUM. Beats Skillet in Seattle by a mile - spam, ham, bacon, egg. Genius combination. Ordered with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mustard, which complemented the burger well. Friends split the Redonkadonk and weren't disappointed. Fast, friendly service - loved these guys. Tip: If you want to split with a friend, they can halve the burger for you - just ask when you place the order.

    (5)

  • Danielle C.

    I probably tried the most boring item you could get at this food truck. I got the bagel with cream cheese. It was only $2.50 and I didn't feel like eating greasy bacon egg and/or cheese at the moment. The bagel was pretty good. They had listed that the bagels were boiled, so that's good. The consistency was that of a bagel I'd expect on the East Coast (although a little flatter). I wish they had these bagels in Seattle! The other sandwiches looked amazing though. Breakfast sandwiches that include bacon, egg, cheese, maple syrup, spam, etc. The names were really cute too. The wait time is pretty long though, so don't expect a quick breakfast.

    (4)

  • Momo B.

    FOR SURE YOU NEED TWO HANDS Their sandwiches are not for the light eater. They are serious mounds of grilled meats in all sorts of wonderful combinations. Sort of reminds me of a Hawaiian plate lunch sandwiched between two pieces of bread. It can be sloppy yet so good to the tummy especially during these very cold months. What's even nicer is that they're open seven days a week. Check out my photo of the "OMG". It's the real deal.

    (5)

  • Tara S.

    I ordered two Cheezasaurus Rex sandwiches from the kids menu to take back to my conference, with a plan to give one to a friend. We like T. Rex! RAWR! Yeah, I'm almost 40 and have no kids. So, what? I order the sandwiches, and the guy asks, "But do you want them in dinosaur shapes?" I presume he is trying to do me a favor--I'll get more sandwich if he doesn't cut them. Maybe he thinks I think this is the only way to order a grilled cheese? Anyway, I say, "YEAH!" Because that's the whole point. I don't even want a grilled cheese sandwich to eat. I just want the dinosaurs that happen to be cheese sandwiches. While he makes them, I tip him, which he thanks me for--I want him to know I appreciate him cutting dinosaurs for my adult self. I probably would have tipped, anyway, but I made a point of having him see it, because I was thankful. I know I'm silly for wanting weird/kid-like food (in shape, color, or taste), but that's how I roll. I get back to the hotel, ready with this Portland awesomeness. There are two grilled cheese sandwiches wrapped up. Normal, boring-ass grilled cheese sandwiches. Maybe they were good, but it doesn't matter. We didn't want to eat them, though we probably would have. We wanted dinosaurs. We gave them away. So mad and sad. I ordered with the appropriate name. I enthusiastically replied that I wanted dinosaur-shaped sandwiches. I don't know if the sign on the cart that says "As seen on TV" is true, as it's next to a sign that says "Voted best burger" and in small print: "by other burgers." If that cart was on TV, it was for disappointing people with probably good but normal-ass, not-appreciated grilled cheese sandwiches that SHOULD be shaped like T. Rex. I got off the Max several blocks early, just to get those damn things. FEH! May slugs flock to this cart!

    (1)

  • Edgar N.

    Brunchbox was the first food cart I got to try out in Portland and, well, let's just say they set the bar pretty damn high. I dusted off the cobwebs (ok, I was kinda hung over....DONT JUDGE ME!!!) and made my way from my hotel to a corner of food carts. My buddy told me he had heard great things about Brunchbox and they did breakfast. So, decision made. For a food cart, these guys have their operation down to a science. You get a small menu, wax marker pen and you fill it out with what you want. A breakfast sandwich included 2 kinds of cheese, 2 kinds of meat and your choice of bread. I saw one of the options was a grilled cheese sandwich AS A SINGLE SLICE. I thought "oh wow, I may not be man enough for that sandwich." So I opted for an english muffin, american & jack cheese, sausage and bacon along with eggs. What I got back was a breakfast behemoth. I think my sandwich actually taunted & dared me to eat it. After a good 20 minutes of digestion and cholesterol spiking, I sat on a street bench both satiated and delirious. "Now THAT was a breakfast sandwich", I thought.

    (5)

  • Kat M.

    Three words; Thai Bacon Burger. They grilled fresh jalapeños for it. So yummy. Even though they had no napkins we still give it a five, a burger that good, you can lick your dam fingers, right? Fill out your order card and get ready to be delighted!

    (5)

  • Lolo F.

    The food tasted pretty good but am confused as to why this place has such a following and high ratings. This food would be a great idea for the binge drinker in need of a hangover cure, otherwise I don't understand how most of you, the reviewers, seem unfazed by such greasy food.

    (2)

  • Lyric A.

    One of the best food carts in Portland, serving up delicious carb-loaded breakfast sandwiches to die for!

    (4)

  • Lina W.

    A French toast sandwich with sausage patty, bacon, bleu cheese, over easy egg and house made Oregon blackberry preserve from Brunch Box was good... but not $8 good. For $8, the sandwich should be larger or it should come with sides. Otherwise, the idea of the sandwich makes me drool, but unfortunately did not meet expectations. It was good, but flavor of the bleu cheese and the bacon did not really come through. Chicago's 694 black and bleu brunch sandwich really puts this sandwich to shame.

    (3)

  • Burzum V.

    Incredible breakfast sandwich custom made to order! My only regret is not going here for breakfast every morning. Free coffee and hash browns too. I love this place!

    (5)

  • Christine R.

    My partner-in-crime and I were looking for a great place to eat while visiting PDX this past weekend and Brunch Box definitely hit the spot. We shared the Monstrosity which was two beef patties, bacon, and cheese (added onions and an egg for $0.50) and made it a combo (fries and a medium drink for only $2.50) that was put between two grilled cheese sandwiches. I was happy, full, and the service was pretty fast. Next time I want to modify or build my own burger but the selections they had were awesome. I also want to try their breakfast items! Yum! Highly recommended and easy to get to (:

    (5)

  • Bethany K.

    What is there to say that hasn't been said? SO GLAD they're open on Saturdays! Most of the food carts/stands are closed (I get it, M-F is prime time) but weekend visitors miss out... except on BrunchBox. Lucky us! Will give a little background because I'm not local and didn't understand the whole food cart culture. Unlike LA (with our food trucks that move around from day to day/week by week), Portland has these blocks/alleys where food "carts" (they're more like mini restaurant stands) prop up... and in droves! There's one on Stark/5th (near us) and there are more in other places... with different popular spots in each. Details foodcartsportland.com :) Just know you should stop by at leeeeeast one or two if you come to visit, even on a weekend. If you're here on a weekday, game over--you won't be able to stop trying new things! We were staying just a block or two down the street and came by as soon as we checked in to grab a post-flight lunch. As a veggie/vegan, I couldn't really enjoy a burger (I technically coulda done a veggie burger ($0.50 more) but I don't love veggie patties, unfortunately). My husband, the burger aficionado, LOVED his OMG burger and said it coulda been perfect if it had an avocado (which isn't one of their add-on options). I think it had bacon, ham, an egg... and more. He opted for no spam so they threw in a couple slices of toast (which is what I wanted, but was technically off-menu). Love flexibility! (and free toast... which was delish! def. not vegan because I could tasstteeeeee the butter... but I heart carbs and it hit the spot! NOTE: $0.50 to use credit card, so bring cash. Also, there are some benches available to sit outside after if you want, but we opted to just stand around and use one the ledges of another closed cart. I'm pretty sure my husband wants to go back again before he leaves (and maybe he will...) but basically, it's a GREAT burger and definitely worth a stop if you're in PDX and love yourself a good burger.

    (4)

  • Wendy T.

    So bomb! First food cart I've tried in Portland and its convinced me to try more! Got "The Outlaw" !!! It's awesome! Shared it with my sister and it's left me wanting more! Probably will come back tomorrow! The dudes who make the burgers are so nice! :) TRY IT!

    (5)

  • Tram N.

    I like burgers! I like food trucks! I like Texas toast! I like jalapenos! I like pepper jack cheese! I like spicy food! Get the Trial By Fire. This burger comes on a bun but I requested for Texas toast. How could you eat a burger on a bun after seeing so many enticing Texas toast style burgers? My burger - patty w/ pepper jack, grilled jalapenos, BLT, grilled onions, ketchup, mayo, and habanero hot sauce. The meat was juicy but a little too well done for me but everything incorprated well and it actually had a kick to it though it's nowhere near "Tram spicy" but that is OK. This was my first meal in Portland. I wouldn't exactly call this a food truck but it's like a food truck... or is it a food truck? Haha.. I can't tell but they have a line of choices to entice you to spend and sabotage your diet. Oh vey.. this is where my diet went downhill like totally.

    (4)

  • Dave J.

    Holy F, feaking killer burgers are served up at the Brunch Box. Portland's food car seen is unlike anywhere else. The Brunch Box is a standout for artery clogging ground meat heaven. The man knows how to make cow taste good! These burgers are some of the best you'll find, cooked on a flat top this is burger perfection. My personal favorite is the Black & Blue (Cajun spices heaps of blue cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, mustard, ketchup, mayo) with double meat on Texas Toast for $7.50. Not enough you can order it sandwiched between 2 grilled cheese sandwiches. The 5-OH burger is a must try also, in fact all Brunch Box burgers are. If not in the mood for Texas Toast traditional burger buns are offered. FYI - get lots of napkins. A kids menu is also offered. Brunch Box serves great burgers at great prices. Now that's a tasty burger!

    (5)

  • JP R.

    Went here a couple of weeks ago. Food is good prices are very reasonable. If busy nowhere to sit, very few tables. Food can be a bit greasy --- more so than a greasy spoon diner. Gave free hash browns with meal so tried them. Took one bite...ick! Put on my napkin soaked right through. Soaked with grease. Had the bagel breakfast sandwich with egg bacon and cream cheese. Good, messy, and yes greasy. A good place to eat if in a hurry but not if you are watching your grease/cholesterol intake.

    (3)

  • Pegah Y.

    If you are a lover of food trucks and/or are generally a foodie, definitely make sure to stop by the Brunchbox food cart for their iconic square-shaped sandwiches. For a very reasonable price, you have quite a selection of sandwiches and burgers to choose from. I personally opted for the "Outlaw," which came with: cheddar cheese, bacon, crispy & grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, bbq & mayo. I grabbed mine to go and escaped from the chilly December weather to eat it indoors. That's the beauty of food trucks. Brunchbox did not disappoint!

    (5)

  • Josh And Tara N.

    Yum! On a whim we went here while wandering Pdx. Awesome burgers!

    (5)

  • Daniel H.

    thank you Yelp, up from Phoenix and hungry! missed it because we were looking for a sit down restaurant and found a small box of a kitchen with a menu and a scratch pad to mark our order. I went big with the burger, Texas toast blue cheese jalapeños bacon fried egg mushrooms Lettuce tomatoes ketchup mustard mayo, I got carried away but when all of those goodies are there for the taking... got it pretty quick, the mix was exactly what I needed, I could taste all of the items and the portion was big but not over the top. if you are in the area and want a quick bite, delicious bite, stop in and get whatever the hell you want in it, taste better that way.

    (5)

  • Claire V.

    Dinosaur shaped sandwiches!! I feel disappointed though. They promised me a Grilled Cheesasaurus Rex, and what I got was a Grilled Cheesasauropod. At least it was very buttery.

    (4)

  • Teresa U.

    Perfect breakfast sandwich. Hit the spot without hitting the wallet too bad. Awesome tastes.

    (5)

  • Mike R.

    Just had the Lil Mo... It was soooooooooo good. It was $10.50... But very much so worth it. Try this cart!!!

    (5)

  • Kazar L.

    What's better than a grilled cheese sandwich? TWO grilled cheese sandwiches. What's better than two grilled cheese sandwiches? Taking those two sandwiches and smacking a deliciously seasoned burger between them. You'd think it would be overkill, but Brunch Box has found the perfect equation to balance all those things into the perfect harmony that is just one of their signature sandwiches. Located in Portland, Oregon, you'll find Brunch Box among a city block's worth of food trucks. What it offers, though, excels itself head and shoulders above its neighbors. Though they offer a standard fare of breakfast and lunch burgers with as many toppings as you're willing to order, replacing the buns with two grilled cheese sandwiches is what makes this a go to spot. The Texas toast is light and fluffy, housing a gooey slice of American cheese. The burger was nicely seasoned with a light punch of extra pepper, and opting for the extra fried egg and bacon was just icing on this savory cake. It was unfortunate that the sandwich had me full the entire day, otherwise a second one would have been right up my alley. Do yourself a favor and make this part of your next trip into town and skip breakfast if needed! Décor: n/a food truck Service: 4/5 Food: 5/5 TL;DR I will be replacing all buns with grilled cheese sandwiches.

    (5)

  • Sabrina M.

    Soooo...they have a sandwich on their menu that has a half pound of beef, a quarter pound of bacon, 5 slices of cheese, and 4 pieces of bread (if I am remembering correctly the top and bottom of the sandwich is made of 2 grilled cheeses). That is a little much for me. I just got a simple bacon, egg, and cheese bagel. 5 stars! My boyfriend got the OMG breakfast sandwich and he loved his, too. If you are looking for a light and healthy meal, this is obviously not the place for you. Everything is super greasy, which is what we were looking for on this particular morning. I come from the midwest where food carts are not a thing. They do not exist. My boyfriend has been trying to get me to a food cart for three years now. I am officially a fan of food carts. The service was great and the prices were very reasonable. I will definitely be back, and I'm going to bring all of my friends.

    (5)

  • Kim N.

    WOW! First meal of the trip was def redonkulous! How can something be so disgusting and so delicious at the same time?! We stayed at the Courtyard and were so excited to see a line of food cards right across the street on Oak and 5th. Most of the carts were closed but Brunchbox was still open and on my list of carts to try, yay! We got the REDONKADONK to share, oh my...what ISNT in there? It's a burger, with a grilled cheese as each buns, ham, egg, spam, bacon, lettuce & tomatoes. Add some mayo, and mustard and ketchup. Holy, SO GOOD! I really enjoyed the grilled cheeses and patty. The spam and bacon added a lil too much salt but overall it was very yummy! I would def visit this cart again when I come back to Portland but get something less redonkulous ;P

    (4)

  • Rock G.

    Well, it's been 11 months since I was in Portland for work. Just landed less than 2 hours ago. Pick up the rental car, checked into my hotel, dropped my bag, and went straight over to Brunch Box. I have been craving a Slaughterhouse IV since I was here last. Still fantastic!!!!! Price went up $1.50, but at $8, still a great deal. So happy I get 2 more days of Brunch Box before I go back to Los Angeles. Portland? How do you do it? I'd weigh 400 lbs. if I lived here! Visitors, check out Portland's Food Cart scene (starting with Brunch Box). It's awesome!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Mike C.

    Brunch box is the bomb. Love the made to order burgers with Texas toast ! Decent prices, good food, good location , good service. I'll be back for sure.

    (5)

  • L O.

    Uh, no. I honestly don't know about the quality of the food. When the person took my money and also various credit cards, handled greasy reusable order cards that are probably full of germs also handled my food when he wrapped it, I threw it in the trash at my office and ate something else. Really? That's the first thing to learn about about food safety. After handling money or anything else that is a potential contaminant, WASH YOUR HANDS before handling the food. Won't be back. Gross.

    (1)

  • Jessica L.

    Delicious breakfast sandwiches, good quality ingredients, fast, and friendly service.

    (5)

  • Diane C.

    So, I've been hearing about the Brunchbox for awhile now. It's even been featured on Cooking Channel's Eat St. ...I have to admit I was skeptical that it would hold up to the hype. VERDICT: It totally does. For $5, I got the Black & Bleu Burger. Wowee (btw,i don't ever say that) !!! It was tasty. The way the bleu cheese melted over the perfectly seasoned burger created the most amazing mouthfeel. The mustard and mayo mixed with the cajun spices, putting the burger OVER the edge. I love that you write your order on a card, making everything easily customizable. Next time, I add bacon...watch for me passed out on 5th Ave. Let me just say, I'm glad I'm in Seattle and can have Brunchbox be a guilty little pleasure while traveling rather than an every day occurrence. My jeans thank me too!

    (5)

  • Matt M.

    Four of us were on a west coast road trip and we stopped here. My buddy and I ordered the burger special of the day, the Bandito burger. Best burger I've ever had.

    (5)

  • Steve S.

    Had the outlaw. Boy was it tasty. Every bite with the Texas toast and the onion and bacon. Holy cow dog. Dude making my burger was cool too.

    (5)

  • M W.

    Best breakfast sandwich I have ever had in my life! I ordered a french toast sandwich with fried egg, cheese, bacon, and maple syrup. Simple enough, but SO savory and flavorful. If I lived in Oregon I would come here everyday. Their burgers also looked absolutely delicious. The guy working was also super helpful and friendly.

    (5)

  • Amy Grace C.

    Staff are grumps. Food was greasy, which can sometimes hit the spot. But then again, I don't like being spoken down to and that's just what happened while I was ordering!

    (1)

  • Bre M.

    Vegetarian options available. I got the veggie-patty and it was good. Will be coming back to try out breakfast.

    (4)

  • Nicole T.

    Have been here twice for breakfast - yum! Hope to return for lunch some time. Recently had just a simple egg & cheddar on Texas toast and delish! Service is quick and friendly. Everything is freshly prepared and served very fast!

    (4)

  • Jane B.

    TWO grilled cheese sandwiches with a burger in between. Ridiculous. Delicious.

    (5)

  • Dian K.

    My very first impression as I bite into the $8 OMG burger? Salty, not worth the price... It's a good burger, but I can get the same in a restaurant.. maybe with a side of fries too. They do have a variety of burgers, I might try some of the more unique one next time.

    (3)

  • James C.

    I work across the street from this food cart and I must say say the food is amazing. The Monte Cristo is one of my favs and I highly recommend it. The cart has a cool and hip crew and very nice. These guys clearly know how to keep us fat kids happy and full.

    (5)

  • Sarah C.

    The #8 bus is just steps away from Brunch Box. After eating a "YouCanHasCheeseburger", or maybe the "Trial by Fire", you may feel the need to seek medical attention due to tachycardia. That hospital on the hill could help you with your rapid heart rate but why spend thousands of dollars for a physician to diagnosis you with cardiac overload, aka love? YouCanHasCheeseburger is manageable. You'll feel gross & ashamed yet happy & satisfied at the same time but I want to tell you it'll be okay. The burger is made up of beef or veggie patty, lettuce, tomato, american cheese & grilled onions. What's holding all of this together? Two texas toast grilled cheeses. Holy butt Jesus! Why didn't someone think of this sooner? The one change I'd make is substituting the processed cheese with Tillamook cheese. BTW, the mayo, ketchup, mustard concoction tasted a lot like the special sauce on a Big Mac. My bf ordered a veggie Trial by Fire. I don't know if I was more impressed with the burger or how quickly he ate it. I guess it was good. Along with the same veggies as YCHC, the TBF is different in that it contains pepperjack cheese, grilled jalapeño, bacon & Aardvark habañero sauce. Being the vegetarian that he is, the bacon wasn't added & the regular hamburger bun was substituted for texas toast at no additional charge. Damn, that's awesome. Plastics are accepted with an extra $.50 cent charge. BB is open until 8pm weekdays so don't pay attention to their website. It lies but I'm sure it's not intentional. Toss an extra $2 & you've got yourself a combo meal. Breakfast is served ALL day. So what you need to do is grab an order form, mark what you want & within 10 min you'll be in burger heaven. Have a good day.

    (4)

  • Tomohiro F.

    This place is delicious. Good for adults. The fried egg sandwich in the kids menu had a bit too much black pepper for younger kids to enjoy. Other than that, this place is a great place to stop by for a quick lunch

    (4)

  • Ellen T.

    I grew up on Spam and eggs, so naturally when I saw the Hawaiian on their menu the Pacific Islander in me got excited. But sadly, I couldn't finish it. I think the problem is the teriyaki sauce or the fact that there's too much of it. I would suggest that the whole sandwich would be more enjoyable if it were excluded from the sandwich completely, because otherwise the combination of spam and teriyaki sauce tastes like the equivalent of pouring half a can of Morton salt down your mouth with an occasional sweet hello from the pineapple. I couldn't even taste the egg. The sandwich is a good idea but let's be honest, it's a sodium fest in your mouth. I'm not giving up on Brunchbox just yet though, some other parts of the menu looked appealing. I also appreciate that they keep later hours than other food trucks along "food truck alley."

    (3)

  • Robert L.

    I don't often hand out 5 stars...it makes me feel like I didn't even try to critique a place! In this case, I have to. I'm still thinking about that well-seasoned patty in between the Texas toast with the fresh veg. I don't care if it wasn't healthy. I was hungry and it was good. The guys took the order, cooked it quickly and it was just right...staying nice and neat in the wrapper while I devoured it on the walk back to the office. Oh man. I'm going back.

    (5)

  • Renee T.

    The BYOB option makes it easy for someone with allergies to eat here. The quality of food is great--perfect for getting a bite to eat and booking it to the nearby fountain or park.

    (5)

  • Matthew W.

    As a newbie to the Portland area I knew I needed to spend an entire day eating from the wonderful food truck scene. Admittedly, this was not my first stop. I tried to go over the the Egg Carton but they randomly are closed on Wednesdays. On to Brunch Box! I did a build your own breakfast sandwich. Everything Bagel, Egg, Bacon, Sausage, Pepperjack, and the secret ingredient Sriracha. It came out in under five minutes, it was spectacular, and it was only $6.75. What more could you want?

    (5)

  • Sheryce S.

    Brunchbox, you had me at burgers on grilled Texas Toast. There are so many options here...which may be difficult to handle with other carts. However, Brunchbox has a unique and solid ordering system down, that just works! They have laminated cards with their items and you check off what you want with a dry erase marker and then write your name at the bottom. Ta-da! Simple, yet genius! Let's just say I was feeling not too great upon arriving here for lunch. And, I honestly wasn't too hungry. However, this place was closing up shop soon and desperate times call for desperate measures. I did order a burger, and it had healing powers. I felt so much better after eating it! And, all of the sudden I was famished! Like I said, huge menu, lots of options, but I chose to make my own burger...kind of similar to In n Out style, because that's what sounded good at the time. And, it turned out superb! Beef patty, cheddar, lettuce, onion, pickles, and 1000 Island dressing on TEXAS TOAST. So gooooooood! And, it cost me around $4 and some change. What a deal!! This has got to be one of the best carts in the area.

    (5)

  • Vincci L.

    I think my arteries clogged a bit after consuming the 'YouCANhascheeseburger', but it's worth it. Our first food cart stop in Portland, and of course, where else but Brunchbox? A burger between 2 texas toast grilled cheese sandwich? Quite a feat, but I just had to try it. The grilled cheese sandwich part was actually quite good-the bread perfectly toasted, and a juicy patty in between. Amazing.

    (5)

  • Nicole W.

    The burgers are good BUT beware they do not wash their hands in between nose blowing. Customer service could improve.

    (3)

  • John I.

    A solid burger overall, but I felt the bun was lacking something. Not sure if their bread has the most flavor, but the meat was cooked well. Burger toppings were varied and were incrementally solid but I felt Brunch Box just under performed my expectations. Sorry.

    (2)

  • Shane S.

    First visit here on Oct. 8th and I'm a fan for life... Had the Outlaw burger and it was awesome...this would make any couch potato weep...not for the diet conscious... The two slices of the grilled Texas Toast that keeps everything together was heavenly...add-in the crispy onions and you've got a well-rounded meal...when visiting PDX in the future, Food Cart Alley will be my first stop...

    (5)

  • Amy L.

    I'm sorry my stomach can't handle the food here. I've tried it twice both end up with me having heartburn...... Vegetarian burger: Super greasy......resulted in heartburn afterwards Breakfast sandwich: Super greasy......resulted in heartburn afterwards

    (2)

  • Garth C.

    It's been a few of hours since I've been to brunch box and I thought I would take this time to write up a little something about this place while I recover from my Redonkadonk food coma. Yes, the Redonkadonk - fried egg, cheese, bacon, ham, spam, lettuce and tomato served between a couple of grilled cheese sandwiches. There was no doubt when I saw this that it was a "sandwich" meant for me. There was a lot to this guy, I'm actually glad it only came with a 1/4 lb patty because everything else compensated for the small beef burger. The icing on the cake? The price, for $10 you are getting a lot here, great product at a great price.

    (5)

  • Dorothy T.

    The Outlaw sandwich was super tasty and cost only $6.50. The bread was perfectly toasted and flavorful and the meat was juicy. It took about 4 minutes to get our order and the workers were extremely friendly.

    (5)

  • Thee I.

    Let's get down to it. BB is friekin awesome. I have been countless times but only ordered the Trial by Fire. It's incredible every time. If you want fries, hit the restaurant version. I love Brunch Box.

    (5)

  • Jeff H.

    Can't get over how delicious the food was. I got their hot/spicy burger and loved it. Sliced jalapeno that was fresh, not canned. Can't wait to eat here again!

    (5)

  • Lucas R.

    Awesome burgers, been here only 3 times but I have had 3 different specialty burgers and all are amazing. I am so impressed this comes out of a tiny little trailer! 5 minute wait, 5 bucks, 5 minutes of eating pleasure!

    (5)

  • Don B.

    I did it. I tried the Redonkadonk. It was delicious. My heart cried one, single, solitary, greasy tear.

    (5)

  • Mike R.

    Ok...after eating here I need to reorder my personal list of top food carts in Portland because this place now has a spot in the top three. I've walked by many times going to and from work. I must say I was honestly a little intimidated by the selections and all of the choices, but today being a holiday...and me having plenty of time and craving a burger...I decided to give it a go... All I can say is I am glad I did. The food here is phenomenal. Amazing. Some of the best food cart food I have had in Portland. There are a ton of choices and everything they have is completely customizable. The service is friendly and quick and the price is reasonable. From now on when I have out-of-town guests or if I run into someone looking for a food-cart recommendation, this cart will be at the top of the list.

    (5)

  • Gladys H.

    Very good burger! I liked all the different burgers they have.

    (4)

  • Rona L.

    I've been wanting to come to Brunchbox for quite some time now, on the recommendation of a friend. My boyfriend and I decided to share the 5 OH burger: toast, beef patty, spam, pineapple, and teriyaki sauce. I'm usually not a fan of teriyaki sauce on my burgers, but this place did it deliciously. The "bun" smelled of carb-goodness. The patty was cooked perfectly. Beef juices ran down my hands as I took each bite and my mouth was never tired of the flavor. It's really easy to go overboard at this place. My eyes are usually too big for my stomach so I suggest sharing one of the larger burgers with a friend or picking out a smaller burger for yourself. I agree with Henry L. though - I wish they would add some fries or something to their menu; that would make this place perfect!

    (4)

  • Ryan N.

    Although my Redonkadonk was stacked with different kinds of meat, and the grilled cheese sandwiches to hold it altogether was genius....the non-diverse ingredients took away from the overall cohesion of flavors. It would of tasted better with more other ingredients other than meat. Is it possible to have too much meat? I guess you could say that for this case. Overall, it tasted a bit on the plane side. My friend's YouCanHasCheeseburger looked a little tastier.

    (3)

  • margaret w.

    I cannot be a fan even if their sandwich was good. I ordered a heart attack in a bag. Two grilled cheese sandwiches, with a hamburger patty that has the cheese inside. Good lord.

    (3)

  • Cleveland B.

    Holy $h!t! This place is awesome. Cheap prices but it doesn't taste like a typical fast food restaurant chain. Had a monte christo and it came out piping hot and absolutely delicious. The interior is a bit small but it was worth the stop in. Their burgers seem to be the way to go. Next time I'm in Portland I'm coming back for you Brunch Box!

    (5)

  • Brian J.

    Certainly the best burger place that I've been to in Portland. Lots of variety, good fries, super friendly staff and owners, and quirky little whole in the wall location. The only downside is that because it is such a tiny whole-in-the-wall place, if you want a sit-down and eat a relaxed dinner kind of place, this isn't really it.

    (4)

  • Cynthia A.

    Definitely need some Drano to unclog your arteries after one of these glorious burgers! I decided to go with the godfather of all burgers because who knows when I'll have the pleasure of hitting up this food cart again. So, go big or go home, right? Well, that's exactly what I did. THE MONSTROSITY- Double beef patties, double cheddar, 4 strips of bacon all nestled between two Texas-toast grilled cheese sandwiches. Ketchup and mayo...NO VEGGIES! I didn't even know how to hold it, much less where to start. I took 2-3 bites and I tapped out. I just couldn't finish it, I was disappointed in myself...FAIL! I wrapped it up and slowly ate it throughout my day. I was too ambitious, next time I'll pick a burger I can handle. Brunchbox has a lot of great burger choices and I like their ordering system. They hand you a menu with a marker and you can build your own master piece or pick one of theirs. Their prices are reasonable, they are open everyday, they have a kids menu, a breakfast menu served all day, and they accept credit cards. If I lived in Portland I would go once a month...place is delicious but not an every day joint.

    (4)

  • Adam M.

    Great burgers at a great price. I had the Slaughterhouse, and I'd buy it again in a heartbeat-I savored every messy bite. They easily allow you to modify your burgers for either substitutions or additions. They were slammed when I placed my order, but still managed to get my burger out fairly quickly (they're working in there like a well-oiled machine). Want 50% off your first burger? As of the time of posting, you can download the Scoutmob app (for both Android and Apple), to get 50% off your first burger. Oh, and they also have some cool-looking kids' food. Grilled cheese shaped like a Tyrannosaurus Rex? Where was that when I was a kid?

    (5)

  • Kristen C.

    Stars for just being open during the 3 day weekend! I swear no one works on the weekends in Portland, especially if it's a holiday weekend!! We ordered the YOUCANHASCHEESEBURGER. Meat patty between two grilled cheese sammies = deliciousness + heart attack all in one. Thank goodness we split it three ways!!

    (4)

  • Janice F.

    Num. Nom. Num. Oh, the choices - It was tough, but I settled on the YouCANhascheeseburger. A juicy patty with all the fixings, mushrooms added all nestled between two grilled cheese sandwiches - genius. All for $5.50!!! About the same price as any fast food place, but so much better. The Colbert Super Mac is a ridiculously redundant monstrosity of a burger. 6 slices of bread, half a pound of beef, five slices of cheese. I couldn't bring myself to do it, but I hope that you do!

    (5)

  • Allie S.

    We stayed a couple blocks from Brunchbox. Is it sad to admit that Brunchbox was the primary reason for booking the hotel I did? If you answered this question with "yes," I don't think you and I would get along. I love grilled cheese sandwiches. As with most people, I believe I make fantastic grilled cheese sandwiches [in my case, it's actually true... but I bet everyone else would say the same thing]. Brunchbox also makes fantastic grilled cheese sandwiches. Just the right amount of buttery greasy outercrust, melted cheese and thick Texas toast. It's a way I like it, but not the way I make it -- which means I can appreciate the artistry rather than compare it to my own. Boyfriend and I shared a YouCanHasCheesburger which was delicious but not as ridiculous as I would have hoped to acquire. See, I came with the Redonkadonk on my mind but I knew we had to eat *a lot* more food that night, so we had to opt for something smaller. Just because it was less crazy didn't mean it was less delicious -- it was a very tasty, hot mess. Seeing as my mouth was almost not big enough for the YCHC, I am terrified for the stretching regime I'll have to implement prior to taking on the Redonkadonk. And by terrified, I mean I can't wait 'til I make it down and have the opportunity to try it out for myself [as if somehow I won't have a must eat list a mile long next time I come down to PDX...].

    (4)

  • Sara C.

    Fabulous!! I was full all day from the amazing double cheese bacon hamburger with fried egg contraption they served up!

    (5)

  • Jeannie J.

    My mother, she was a cheeseburger fiend. If it wasn't a cheeseburger, it had to be pepperoni pizza. My dad, he likes almost anything he knows the origins of, however, it shouldn't be overpriced, or too fancy. He likes to make day trips to Portland, and this morning he was ready for something hearty for his mid day meal. I turned to Yelp, and the pictures to show him what would be offered on a Saturday. Of course our food carts were a major player. We thought about the ham and cheese waffle from Flavour Spot, some of the Mexican and Asian carts, and of course German sausages and hamburger places. We looked at Hillbilly Bento since dad is a Southerner, but they're closed on the weekend, so I showed him various pictures. Brunchbox won. We were able to find a great parking spot on the weekend, but looked at everything that was available before making an order since it's all new to him. Of course the idea of two grilled cheese sandwiches with a burger in between was hard to resist. The grilled onions and all the fixing's including a fried egg sealed the deal. The guys working the cart were super nice, and didn't try to hurry the order. I just got a delicious grilled cheese for $2 which is hard to beat. Dad had the icanhazcheeseburger for $5 plus .50 for a fried egg on top. The grand total $7.50, so it was a steal. Dad watched them make it while I fed the meter. What a treat! The grilled cheese was perfect, and he devoured his burger. I will include a picture to show his enjoyment. Forgo the drive through, and try this. It's as fast, and way better. The service was great too. When Pop's is happy, so am I. I love the grilled cheese, but his seal of approval on the burger is golden.

    (5)

  • Bee T.

    If Brunchbox opened a second food cart right next to the pearly gates of Heaven I'd pick the food cart--it's that good. I ordered the Outlaw--a twist on the classic burger with cheddar cheese, bacon, crispy grilled onions, lettuce, pickles, tomato, BBQ sauce, and mayo on Texas toast. I am drowning just sitting here thinking about that burger. The Texas toast is easily my favorite touch as it adds a crunchy grilled cheese element (one of the ultimate comfort foods) to an already complex, textured palette. The person I was with decided to go with the YouCanHasCheesburger, which is a burger with american cheese (he got double patties), lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, ketchup, mustard, and mayo literally nestled between two whole grilled cheese sandwiches. Next time over to the Brunchbox I'm going to try the Thai Bacon and perhaps the Monstrosity. See more pictures and info via my blog: thespicybee.com/2013/01/…

    (4)

  • Vicky M.

    Nice service. Its my first time here and I got a two for one discount from them. Monstrosity is amazing and very filling!

    (5)

  • Mad M.

    I eat here more often than at any other food cart so I figured they deserve a review. The breakfast sandwiches (which you can get any time) are by far the best ever. The burgers are excellent as well. Service is fast and made to order. Prices are reasonable.

    (5)

  • Evelyn T.

    I'm pretty sure I got a good food high eating here. Endorphins rocketed sky high. It was THAT good.

    (5)

  • Aaron W.

    I finally got around to giving Brunchbox (near SW 5th and Stark in downtown Portland) another go. The more consistent high praise this cart got, the more I figured my initial experience was an anomaly. It was close to 11 a.m. on a Tuesday, but I craved a breakfast sandwich. Since Brunchbox serves breakfast all day...why not? I ordered an Omelet sandwich with three veggies ($4). I picked mushrooms, grilled onions, and jalapenos, with pepperjack cheese, an English muffin, and a free condiment...Secret Aardvark sauce! A major win! Delicious, one of the best breakfast sandwiches around. Beautiful caramelized onions and cooked mushrooms combine with the pleasurable heat of the jalapeno and the Aardvark sauce. The jalapenos added that crunchy element. The eggs were cooked well. English muffin lightly toasted. Aardvark sauce emits a tinge more heat. Just a great job all around! The ability to build our own omelet sandwich with various meats, cheeses, veggies, and condiments literally means thousands of combinations, virtually guaranteeing customer satisfaction! What's that? Bacon? The (infamous) spam that this Hawaii-born dude grew up on? Holy bleepity win! Hmm...maybe a "Redonkadonk" or a "YouCanHasCheesburger" is on the horizon now. A thousand-million calories await!

    (4)

  • Jeremy J.

    Hands down my favorite food cart so far. My better half and I split a Redonkadonk (I'm pretty sure a whole one causes immediate cardiac arrest) and it was the best burger/sandwich either of us has ever eaten. Everything about it is flawlessly executed. Grilled cheese buns are exactly as amazing as they sound. The meat-fest inside is spectacular, and the fried egg rounds out the complete experience. There is nothing bad about this except for the effects on your health. Next year once I finish burning off the calories from this meal, I will return for another trip...

    (5)

  • Kristin C.

    On any foreigners trip to Portlandia, a stop at one of their famed Food Pods is obviously a must. It's like going to Paris and not seeing the Mona Lisa, or going to Disneyland and not riding Space Mountain. WTF people! Anyways, I had it all planned out. I wanted to try Tabor which is in the same pod, but they were closed, for the Holidays, or because they hate me, whatever. While I still want to try them and their seemingly delicious Czech delicacies, I was very happy with my choice to stand in the rain and eat a burger from the Brunchbox! We walked around and looked at all the menus at the different trucks and when we saw the sign for the Brunchbox I turned to my boyfriend and said, "Is that a burger on a grilled cheese sandwich? Obviously we have to eat there". He did not argue with my conclusion. We had a double bacon cheeseburger on two grilled cheese sandwiches for $11. We split it, because, well, quite frankly that is too much food. I really wanted my own, but I am glad my boyfriend is trying to not die from a heart attack at the ripe old age of 26. The burger was all the things I imagined a burger served on a grilled cheese would be: Delicious. At $11 it's a steal too. My boyfriend and I were both completely stuffed. The only thing that made me sad was the rain, and that's not their fault, it's God because he is punishing all the hipsters, or, whatever.

    (4)

  • S Luc S.

    I love the changes that Brunchbox has made since I first started going there a year ago. The menu is bright and updated. The ordering system is pretty cool where you mark what you want and faster than you can say *insert something clever here* you have a burger built to wondrous, sloppy perfection. All wrapped in a waxy paper snuggie. I give big ups to this place because I can get a turkey patty x2! In this town, that is meaty gold in my book. Sure, it's not the highest quality of meat, though I find it endearing in a way to pull a gristly piece of something from my mouth and fling it. Gives the burger character!

    (4)

  • Jackie M.

    If you love burgers like really love them then this is heaven. My hubby was so grateful I took him here. It's delicious and I'm not a burger kind of girl.

    (5)

  • Connie H.

    Get the Youcanhasacheeseburger burger! You won't regret it. It's a patty sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches and it was delicious. I felt super full after eating it. I didn't get hungry again until 7+ hours later. It was well-worth the $7. Hahaha.

    (4)

  • Caitlin S.

    Oh Brunch Box, you lived up to your hype!! I typically go around the corner for an egg and cheese (with avocado) bagel sandwich around lunch time, but decided that I would instead try the little cart across the street that EVERYONE raves about. Excellent customer service - you fill out a little card saying what you'd like, and I had a few annoying questions since it was my first time but the guy working there was HAPPY to answer them and was super nice about it. I didn't have to wait that long - maybe five minutes? - for a delightful, greasy, fresh, hot sandwich. They even had FRESH (as opposed to pickled) jalapeno (which always makes my tummy happy). I'll be going back here again, and maybe trying something more adventuresome next time. (I'd also venture that it is the BEST food cart in that pod...but I've only tried three or four of those carts)

    (5)

  • Jason H.

    Went here a few times. The Black & Bleu was a blackened Cajun-style burger with huge globs of fresh bleu cheese, which I loved and was modestly priced at $5. The other burger I had was the Big Kahuna, which had cheddar cheese, grilled pineapple, and grilled onions and BBQ sauce, but the patty itself was overly salted. Their burgers are pretty pricey, and they don't come with anything but they are pretty large, filling, and messy! The staff are helpful, and the ordering system is really easy with erasable markers and laminated menus. Their burgers are anything but typical, and there's a large selection for kids to enjoy including grilled cheeses shaped like dinosaurs. Breakfast all day is another big plus, and they're a cart that's open every day that takes cards. Where can you go wrong other than your arteries takin' a lickin'?

    (4)

  • Loon E.

    Really good burgers from this cart! The ordering process is simple, grab an order form, look over all the delicious options they have, make your choice, hand em the slip and wait for your food. Have split the massive burger here before with the grilled cheese ends as buns, but my favorite here is the trial by fire! It's so wonderfully spicy and has a kick that just comes up and surprises you out of nowhere! These are the kind of surprises my stomach welcomes :)

    (4)

  • Rebecca C.

    I love this place. I just reviewed Joe's Burgers which opened close by and was so sad I didn't walk the few extra blocks for the burger here. You can customize it any way you want, which I love. The meat is actually delicious, the texas toast is a fun twist and on a nice day you wander the streets while you consume the deliciousness. The only drawback is no fries, but usually i'm so full from my burger I couldn't care less about fries.

    (5)

  • Mark H.

    Portland. The mecca of food carts. Brunchbox is a box worth touching. Sadly, on the weekends only a few foodcarts were open when we went foodcart hunting. Luckily Brunchbox was alive and kicking. Their menu design is how it should be for all food establishments: WYSIWYG. I'll admit that I was pretty intimidated by the monster creations such as the 'Redonkadonk' and its derivative 'OMG'. Look at the menu to see what I mean: brunchboxpdx.com/menu.php I was lame and went with the 5-OH burger and subbed with bacon because I hate SPAM. For just $5 dollars (suck it McD), this was one of the best burgers I've had. Meat was super flavourful, juicy, and the pineapple added a great little sweetness. Make it a combo for only $1.50 more for chips & drink. And they take credit cards. Freaking awesome. Bring on more food carts. Close the chains.

    (5)

  • Bertrand R.

    I think Brunchbox is good but the name is misleading. It is more of a messy gluttonous burger place than a brunch place. So what sets this place apart from your favourite burger joint? It's small, cute and they do have some interesting offerings such as grilled cheese sandwiches instead of buns.

    (4)

  • Curtis C.

    Finally got around to trying Brunchbox. The Outlaw was a steal at $5! Hand pressed patty, cheese, bacon, grilled onions, tomato, lettuce, BBQ sauce and mayo, all sandwiched between two perfectly grilled slices of Texas toast. Delicious burger and a nice cold coke really hit the spot and pretty much got rid of my hangover. Bonus? I got a $3 for $6 worth of food on Google offers. Score! I will be back to try out the Trial by Fire because you know who likes hot things with Aardvark sauce? This guy!

    (4)

  • Tyler R.

    It's basically a gut-bomb factory, but a good one. Enormous masses of meat, cheese and grease - but not cheap meat or cheese, and not accidental grease. IT's all very intentional and well done. If you love that sort of thing it's more of a 4-star spot. For me, not so much. This is a short review because I think there's not much to say about this place, really. It does one thing and does it well, and whether you'll like it depends entirely on your taste.

    (3)

  • Erik L.

    This place definitely doesn't need any more glowing reviews, but I feel compelled to acknowledge it is one of the only places to get a quick, good tasting breakfast sandwich anywhere near the river. The whole menu may be amazing, but I wouldn't know - the only thing I ever order is a Black and Blue breakfast sandwich on a plain bagel. 1,400 calories (estimated) and a cup of salt (also estimated) later, I am ready for my day. Its overpriced for what you get, but the food is great, the hardcore music pumping through the 'Box wakes me up, and the tattooed cook is pretty cool. If you want a breakfast that will smack you across the face with flavor and calories, this is your joint.

    (4)

  • Todd L.

    Fantastic place for a fresh made to order bfast sandwich!

    (4)

  • Feuy S.

    I love me some sodium. Cup O Noodles. Frozen dinners. Canned foods. Salt and vinegar chips. Fish sauce. I don't discriminate. I hella love them all. Equally too. And it pains me to say this, but the radonkadonk burger has a tad too much sodium. Just a tad. But what else would you expect from a burger that consists of a hamburger patty, ham, fried egg, bacon and spam all in between two grilled cheese sandwiches? I ate one fourth of a randonkadonk, and 6 hours later, I was still hella dehydrated. Hella thirsty! If I were queen, I would hella make a law that says ONLY people with a systolic blood pressure under 140 mm Hg and a diastolic blood pressure under 90 mm Hg or people with LDL levels lower than 130 mg/dL be allowed to eat here. In normal people talk, this means if you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, you should not be allowed to eat anything from Brunchbox. In dumb people talk, if yous fat, stay away! In Oakland talk, if yous got a big ole badonkadonk, do not eat a radonkadonk. HELLA!

    (3)

  • Keven W.

    The brunch vox was very good, and was priced good too. They were greasy, but it was still good. They had a grilled cheese with a hamburger inside. It was very juicy and moist. Definitely get a heart attack if you have it very day. It is very filling and large, definitely worth the money

    (4)

  • Frank G.

    Not pretty, but delicious! The Trial By Fire was a hot mess, and I loved it. This place puts out bigass burgers in a hurry, and they're really good.

    (5)

  • Sara Q.

    Awesome grilled cheeses. I usually am not a huge fan of Texas toast, but these people have the most soft and fluffy Texas toast in Portland. It was super tasty, ever single bite. The OMG burger was good too. Lots of meat so I kind of lost track of all the taste (the spam esp, which sucks bc I love spam.) over all it was great. Will be coming back very soon bc me and grilled cheeses are bff.

    (4)

  • Liz T.

    The ultimate glutinous food experience ever, well I guess it depends on what you get. But we got the redonkadonk: egg, ham, spam, bacon, cheese, burger, between 2 texas toast grilled cheese sandwich buns. Everything is piled so high you can barely wrap your mouth around it to take a bite. I think the owners had to kill 3 whole animals just to make this burger/ sandwich. I guess they balanced it out by adding some lettuce and tomato. Delicious and artery clogging.

    (4)

  • Heather S.

    I go once a week and order a bacon egg and swiss on an english muffin. It is the best! These guys are very awesome. One day I'll diversify and try one of the many other delicious looking things on their menu (hear that, BLT?) but in the meantime if you want a good burger or egg sandwich and are in downtown Portland say about SW 5th between Stark and Oak, I highly recommend you check them out.

    (5)

  • Peter C.

    Love this stand for breakfast or lunch. Lumberjack yum.

    (5)

  • Desiree T.

    I'm all about excess and carnivorous tendencies and ithinkimgoingtohaveaheartattack food adventures. And I found the perfect cheeseburger that encompasses alla that at Brunchbox. Burger -- check Fried egg -- check Bacon -- check Ham -- check Spam!!!!! -- check I'm counting at least 3 animals (because who really knows what's in Spam?) in that shit and you better believe I conquered them all in less than 5 minutes. OMG! burger INDEED.

    (5)

  • Matthew N.

    Simply awesome! This is a fantastic concept with a huge sandwich for a minimal cost. I recommend the Brunch Box to everyone, locals ad people visiting PDX. The location of the cart is great, grab a sandwich walk down to the waterfront and enjoy all that PDX and the Brunch Box has to offer.

    (5)

  • Kristine A.

    I had a real and medically sound fear that my husband was going to die while eating the Redonkadonk burger. That one day I would have to explain to our young son why his dad's tombstone reads, "It was Fing Good." Sometimes it's worth the gamble.

    (5)

  • AP A.

    The only food cart that we ate at more than once while visiting Portland. Every food cart was really good, but this one was amazing because we got a Hawaiian breakfast sandwich, and it had french toast instead of bread, and it was smothered with blackberry jam. WTF! We're not from the NW coast, and we had never heard of this kind of taste fantasma. So awesome!

    (5)

  • Jessica R.

    Soooooo Good!!!!!! Why don't they have anything like this in San Diego?????? I enjoyed a Reuben burger and boy did I enjoy it. The prices are reasonable. I will go back next time in Portland.

    (5)

  • Bearded M.

    We made a day trip up to Portland and Brunchbox Food Cart was on our list to do. It was a gorgeous day in Portland and we brought our appetite to try out the YouCanHasCheesburger with Bacon. There are times when you just want a juicy burger with all the fixins to satisfy your inner child cravings. The Brunchbox satisfied that need in spades. This burger is just wrong...but wonderful. Two grilled cheese sandwiches surrounding a juicy burger with bacon added....uh....AWESOME! This is great street food and we just sat down on the sidewalk, devoured the sandwich, and watched the characters walking by. Okay, it is not a five star restaurant with 5 star pretentious food BUT to fill that childhood craving for juicy, messy food when your desire is there it is PERFECT! I will return and try some of the other unrealistic creations when the urge hits.

    (5)

  • Jessica L.

    Didn't get to try their English muffins from scratch, but did have the Black N' Blue and the YouCanHasCheeseburger, both amazing delicious delights all for about $5 each! If you're a meat lover or a cheese lover the smell will draw you in... my YouCanHasCheeseburger (I mean, I can't even resist the name!) was divine a lovely seasoned beef patty between two perfect Texas toast grilled cheese sandwiches. I thought it would be over the top but I could not put it down. This is probably something I wouldn't recommend for an everyday meal but every few months when you're feeling a blue and the sky isn't? Oh yeah. That hits the spot.

    (4)

  • Camden F.

    Their food is insane, fatty, huge, and likely to put you in a food coma. There's no reason not to try it.

    (5)

  • Olivia T.

    Dear Brunchbox, Why are you so awesome? I tried your delicious mouthgasm Double Burger ( 2 of 1/4 lb patties, egg, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard, and ketchup) on the long weekend with my DL (Mac M.) and both of us agreed that you served one of the best burgers in Portland. A big burger with a bottle of water for $6. Who can beat that? Also, we shared that amazing creation of yours and both of us were pretty full. Now, you just need to open after 5 pm, since usually I'm at work when you are open. Well, maybe I can come by on Saturday and try out your OMG burger by myself. Oooh yeah, I can't wait! With big love & bite, Olivia

    (5)

  • Chris G.

    I ventured downtown with a carful of coworker friends earlier this week to sample some of the fine cart cuisine that we usually miss due to our office's Milwaukie location. At the top of the list were Brunchbox and Built to Grill. The latter was closed, so the choice was clear and the choice was GOOD. The very thought of the YouCanHas is definitely intimidating. I mean, 4 slices of Texas toast? It sounds like way too much bread for a single-patty burger. But then you stand in line and you see them making one (at least half the orders we saw were YouCanHas). That patty is substantial and looks like it was made to sit betwixt two grilled cheese sandwiches. One of my coworkers got one. He liked it, but couldn't finish it. For $5, how can you go wrong? I went with the black and blue burger (blackened seasoning and bleu cheese). Wow. It was an awesome combination. Every bite was filled with flavor. The meat was definitely not a frozen patty of any sort. It tasted fresh and was skillfully grilled. If you like bleu cheese as a complimentary flavor, the black and blue is a great choice. The other two in our group had the pastrami burger... rave reviews there as well. There's no question in my mind why it's the #1 Portland Yelp restaurant as I type. Cart food? Good! Burgers? Good! Brunchbox? Gooood!

    (5)

  • Neal K.

    Left my monkey cage on Wacker Dr Cheeckahgo for a 4 day food and wine bender in Portland last fall with my girl. No relatives, no friends in Portland, just wanted to get into the food cart culture and check out "obscene"-ly priced peen-ohs. Portland is a beautiful city. But you can have your views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Rainer, your riverwalk, and your walk-up mountain top parks in the middle of your fair city. For me the most beautiful and awe inspiring thng I saw in Portland was the YouCANhascheeseburger. Fresh off a plane in mah super-sweet Nissan Cube, I didn't know whether to eat it or make love to it. Both i'm sure would have been equally pleasurable. With a side of waffle fries from SideCart next door, i'd be hard pressed (against this sammich obvs) to think of a better burger al fresco option. Go here for breakfast too. Just an aside: try taking the FREE public transit. If you drive downtown (like I did) you will need to make a minimum of 3-4 right turns to get here. I literally saw dust on some of those side streets that you can't turn left onto from 5th and 6th streets. I'm 99% sure that nobody uses them, they are just for show.

    (5)

  • Fei C.

    I can't like this place too much. It'll probably take 10yrs off my life. The question is it worth it?? Somedays yes!!:) The omg breakfast is gut busting good.

    (4)

  • Gene X.

    All I had was the omelet breakfast sandwich on Texas toast but it was AWESOME! I wish I was hungover so it would have been even more tasty but damn it was good. I just happened to stumble by it after setting the high score on Tempest at Ground Kontrol while chilling out in Portland waiting for my friend to get done working. Glad I stopped in and I can't wait to try their lunch sandwiches as well!

    (5)

  • Graham B.

    "The next person who asks if it's hot in here, I'm going to punch in the face." It's a tiny foodcart with a grill in half of it cooking hot meat to order. It's 98 degrees and I'm still hungry for what they're serving. I like a foodcart, and this is no exception. I've got a frequent buyer card to prove it. They make a tasty burger in a variety of combinations (veggie too for those of you who do that thing). The prices are darn reasonable, and the service is friendly with a side of sass. And here's the part where I rave about an internet meme turned sandwich: The "YouCanHazCheezburger" is a cheeseburger between two grilled cheese sandwiches on Texas toast for buns. Think about that for a moment. Think about the sheer enormity of this splendid situation of saturated cells. Put a little Baconnaise on that thing and wash it down with a cola on a hot summer day. It won't refresh you, but it'll probably make you feel like you accomplished at least one stupendous task on a lazy Sunday. Believe me. I haz had cheezburger. Insert cat jokes here.

    (5)

  • Mar M.

    I didn't try their breakfast sandwichs or Redonkadonk or anything with TX-Toast. What I DID get was a bomb ass double patty burger with bacon which was SOOOOOOFA good. Brunchbox is in a great location and it must be more awesome if you're stoned or drunk off your ass. Great place. Like General McArthur said...I shall return.

    (4)

  • Matt M.

    Two visits and I am still shocked at how good and very regular, at the same time, these burgers are. I think that's what makes them so damn good. They are pretty much like what I make at home. The Niagra Falls like gushing of saliva emitting from my mouth as I type this review could fill a standard bathtub. i wan 2 haz cheezburger NAO!!1!!ONE!1 I had the Say Cheese on my last visit and it was just as delicious. It was so creamy and juicy I had cheese and grease and all kinds of awesome dripping from my hands onto the sidewalk. Goddamn I love a good cheeseburger.

    (5)

  • Warren D.

    Checked out the downtown cart scene and the Brunchbox was the only spot that could catch my eye. Great prices, and a lot of choices! I had to try the Redonkadonk, it just looked amazing. I won't go into detail cause i'm sure there are ton of other posts detailing what goes into this baby... but this is a huge burger lovers dream!! I could only finish 2/3rd's of it! I tried. I loved the Brunchbox so much I had to go back and try a different burger before I left PDX... I tried the Black and Blue Burger and it was delicious. This is a must stop for all burger fans!!!

    (5)

  • Amado L.

    There is an ancient Filipino saying: "A breakfast sandwich is a breakfast sandwich." However, the "OMG! Breakfast Sandwich" at Brunchbox, which contains egg, ham, SPAM, bacon, and American cheese grilled between your choice of white or wheat English muffin-- O. M. F. G. Was it wrong that I was literally fidgeting on the park bench because, while I was engaged in the consumption of this beautiful creation, I had pleasurable sensations *down there*? Probably. The fact remains that all my expectations about this much-buzzed about food cart were exceeded by this "breakfast sandwich." It was that good. Too bad I wasn't hungry enough to follow it up with their "Redonkedonk"-- an OMG! Burger (egg, ham, SPAM, bacon, American cheese) between two Texas toast grilled cheese sandwich "buns"-- Holy. Bald. Baby. Jerry. I think I just suffered from a food-induced coma after having typed that...

    (5)

  • J M.

    Love the breakfast and burger here. Wish the staff would wear some gloves or wash their hands after handling cash money. That dirty rag they use isn't cutting it.

    (4)

  • Samantha O.

    I don't really eat burgers all that much. However, Brunchbox can even cater to the non-beef eaters among us and make their burgers with Morningstar Farms griller patties. This is how I came to know the glory of the Youcanhazcheeseburger. As I sat eating that monster of a cheeseburger all I could think was "nom nom nom nom nom" Yes, I had some noms! I'm also grateful that they serve their breakfast sandwiches all day! I am a bit of a late riser most days because of work. But sometimes I just can't get into my day if I don't eat breakfast, even if breakfast is at 2 in the afternoon. The omelet sandwich on one of their homemade whole wheat English muffins is more than enough to satisfy my breakfast needs.

    (5)

  • Richard N.

    So one would think that a sandwich that consists of a cheeseburger, bacon, spam, and grilled cheese sandwiches for buns would be an instant artery clogger, its only logical. Well truthfully it was not greasy at all and all ingredients tasted fresh, even the spam. One of the best burgers I have ever had, easily. I am positive that whatever the dudes in this food stand cook will be satisfying. Great job boyz!

    (5)

  • Liz C.

    Seriously....I love this place. my friend convinced me to go with him to get a youcanhascheeseburger and it changed my life and ruined me for all other cheeseburgers in the world. The combination of buttery grilled cheese on Texas Toast, the perfect beef patty, caramelized onions and all of the fixins is like a sweet symphony of salty, greasy goodness. Your tastebuds will leap out of your mouth and hug you for treating them so well and exposing them to the sheer awesomeness that lies within. And when you're done ordering your cheeseburger(the only item on the menu that's even worth ordering) hop on over to the side cart for some fried mac &cheese bites, or maybe even some cheesy tots. do yourself a favor and go to the brunchbox. i'm salivating just thinking about it.

    (5)

  • Roy C.

    I'm with Amado. The OMG breakfast sandwich on their homemade English muffin made it move. Despite consuming what was probably a good 3-4 days of sodium, I was tempted to go back for another one at lunch time. The English muffin was so soft on the inside it reminded me of a crumpet. Despite being well toasted on the outside, there must have been enough nooks and crannies to soak up the salty grease from the various forms of pork resting so delicately between them. Spam, bacon, ham, fried egg, and cheese. The combination created a salt bomb and I loved it. The sandwich is huge for a breakfast sandwich and it would be wholly unnecessary and gratuitous to order two. The girl running the grill was very nice and put everything together just right. I have a feeling everything on the menu is abundantly tasty and I look forward to finding out for myself.

    (5)

  • David D.

    Umm...yeah. For as crazy as these sandwiches are, this place is redonadonk-ly good!!! I had the OMG burger and my buddies had the Redonkadonk and the Redonkadonk minus good fixings, Canhascheese burger( sp??). We absolutely fell in love with this place. We couldn't believe that a street cart can produce such good food. The ingredients mixed very well in this burger -- ham, egg, cheese, bacon, and spam -- it was delicious! I'm sold on this place, but I'm not sure that my cholesterol is.

    (5)

  • Aaron P.

    Oh yeah this is what I am talking about. Fabulous, thinking out of the box options. Quick, easy to order, well priced. Staff was not friendly at all.

    (5)

  • Lauren P.

    Amazing! Had the beef ruben on Texas toast and it was juicy and delicious! This cart has some great looking food and I'd def order more :)

    (5)

  • Wayne K.

    Oh....little brunchbox trailer, I miss you so much. I can't wait until my next visit to chow down those little morsels of deliciousness you create.

    (5)

  • berkeley f.

    Best grilled cheese I've ever had. Ever. Rainy afternoon, long morning of walking around sightseeing. Brunchbox was on my cart hit list, so wandered over and had a look. Friendly guy behind the counter. I ask for a grilled cheese and can he make it spicy. It came grilled on both sides with butter, loaded with cheese, full of hot sauce. There's something incredibly mellowing about a well done grilled cheese and a strong cup of coffee. Brunchbox, I'll be back.

    (5)

  • Hossam B.

    I was going to dock Brunchbox a star or two for the general "meh" attitude of the guy taking my order (no eye contact whatsoever, just sort of tossed my burger on the counter without turning his head from the conversation with the cook), but then I came to my senses. What the hell, this isn't fine dining! I came for a burger. And that was one tasty burger. (Now give me some of that tasty beverage, to wash this down.) I had the youCANhazcheeseburger on my first visit, and it was everything I expected. In preparation for the onslaught, my arteries opened up wide, ready for all kinds of bad cholesterol headed their way. As much faith as I have in my ticker, though, this is a once-a-month sammich, at most. I toned it down yesterday and got a Black & Blue...which was even better! What the heck is "blackening seasoning"? In any case, it was great, and people at the office were wandering into the kitchen to see where that awesome smell was coming from. The blue cheese was excellent, too, and was a lot milder than most burger blue cheeses I've had--or else the burger was so flavorful that it was like all volume knobs were cranked up. Sir, I don't care if you keep up the disinterested look. You could make grunting noises and hold up fingers to indicate price, if you want. As long as you keep serving up this kind of food, I'll gladly come back.

    (5)

  • Kody L.

    I had a hard time getting myself to try out the much-acclaimed Brunchbox mostly because I have to be in the right mood for breakfast foods. Today, I wanted a burger and I got the Black and Blue Burger. Wonderful! The mix of traditional sauces with the spicy blackness and blue cheese were oh so good. The burger was only $4, which is appropriate and one of the cheapest, yet filling option among all the carts. Their specials are incredibly creative -- reading about the Elvis and seeing today's burger with eggs and hashbrowns makes me love them more.

    (4)

  • Richard U.

    those of us in Seattle are in trouble! The Portland street food scene is kicking our collective butt! Brunchbox is one of those places. A burger cart where you can add spam? I am sold! I built my own beast adding spam, american cheese, mushrooms and grilled onions. My only complaint is I wish it was bigger! I inhaled that bad boy so quickly I was mildly ashamed. Next time will try the OMG burger and other permutations they offer.

    (4)

  • Pai L.

    I love brunch box. I've had the black and blue burger, the hawaiian five-o burger and the new BBQ burger with fried onions. They are all delicious! Being from CA where we have Inn and Out which hands down probably still my favorite burger brunch box does a good job filling that void. CHeck it out..they will not disappoint.

    (5)

  • Chris S.

    TexasToast Cheese TexasToast Black Angus Burger Seasoned to perfection with toppings of choice. TexasToast Cheese Texas Toast If it looks like modern art, or some odd, off-meter poem, that's because it is. Only instead of art or a poem or some words, it's a raucous,free-for-all cheesburger party in your mouth. Brought to you by Texas Toast. Can I just point out that without Texas Toast, the youCANhazcheeseburger would be a colossal failure in the way the Titanic was a colossal failure. Looked and semed like a great idea, but sank to the bottom of the cold, dark sea. So, thank you Texas Toast, and thank you guys from BB who dared to put a burger between two grilled cheese sandwhiches. I salute you.

    (5)

  • Josh W.

    Say NO to "drive thru!" This is THE best $5 burger in Portland. What I mean to say is...that Black & Blue burger (with bacon) brings beefiness back to me belly!

    (4)

  • Diana W.

    We have been there twice and both times we were very happy with our choices. There is nothing phenomenal about the ingredients but the way they put them together, not too salty, not too sweet and with that nice crunch from the crispy onions and texas toast...what's not to love? I doubt I will ever have the capacity to eat a Redonkadonk burger, but I love the idea of it

    (5)

  • Jeff W.

    I love me a good burger. I'm super new to the food cart scene, but I'm sure glad I started with Brunchbox. My wife and I hit this place up on a Saturday afternoon before making our way to the Farmer's Market. I had very high expectations while I placed my order for a bacon-cheeseburger. After reading all of the lights-out reviews, I couldn't wait to try. To make a long story short, I quickly placed an order for a second burger. I think it was the well done bacon and the bun that did me in. There was a certain saltiness that topped it all off. With half of the burger in one hand, I handed over cash for another. For only a couple bucks you get one of the top burgers in Portland. And, it only takes a matter of minutes to get your food! Combining how amazingly awesome the burger is with it's cheapness and convenience, it definitely has the makings for best in show. PDX BURGER RATING: A

    (5)

  • Emily H.

    My first burger in 10 years...yeah, not kidding. I almost backed out and went for the veggie burger, but I am so glad I didn't! The Thai burger is pure awesomeness - who woulda thought peanut butter on a burger would be good, right? And no cheese? All sortsa crazy! But, ohhhhh man...I had sauce and burger juice dripping down my arms as I stuffed it all in my face as fast as possible - pineapple, bacon, jalapeno, burger...NOM! These guys are great and I will be back!!

    (5)

  • Lisa T.

    Totally insane, in the best of ways. Had the Fat Tuesday Special, two, count them, two Angus beef patties seasoned Cajun style with swiss and Salt and Pepper potato chips. It was crazy, and spicy, and delicious. It was everything I shouldn't eat and I couldn't stop. Husband got the Icanhazcheeseburger. Delicious Texas toast, but I wish the cheese was real cheese and not slices of American. That goes double for my daughter's grilled cheese. All in all though, some tasty burgers at tasty prices. They don't gouge for drinks either, rare and awesome.

    (5)

  • Ben J.

    Good burgers. Tons of alternatives surrounding it if you don't see one you want considering it's in one of the main line ups of food carts downtown. Variety of different concoctions predetermined or you can design your own burger.

    (4)

  • Lue X.

    Was a bit hard to find at first due to the dodgy address but it wasn't to dissapoint. The Slaughterhouse lV was probably one the best burgers i had in awhile. Definitely will go back hands down.

    (5)

  • Mandy K.

    I saw the brunch box on an episode of Eat Street and decided I had to try it. So when my husband said that he was taking me to Portland for my birthday, I knew this had to be our first stop. Immediately after getting off the plane, we took the met straight to the brunch box. Of course we had to order the famous Redonkadonk!! A cheese burger, topped with bacon, ham and spam, with a fried egg and sandwiched between two grilled cheeses!!! Wow! This heart attack special was the size of my head. Despite the grease, it was actually extremely flavorful!! The price was decent and the cook was very friendly. Its a great place to get crazy, calorie full food, for a great price. (Of course, ours cost $9.50 plus two plane tickets) It was a wonderful beginning to our trip and I highly recommend!

    (4)

  • Nate Y.

    Heart attack in a sandwich and that is why I keep coming back. :) Veggie cheese burger with two grilled cheeses as the bun? Yes please! This is a place to take your friends who are not savvy on the food cart experience. Or to treat yourself to a new dirty secret.

    (5)

  • Liz T.

    If I lived in downtown Portland (or Portland for that matter), I would never make breakfast again. Brunchbox is fast, cheap, easy, and good. I had the omelette breakfast sandwich with egg, mushroom, onion, and American cheese. I also added bacon on it because bacon makes everything better. It was so simple, savory, and scrumptious. My friend had the special hamburger, which was good but nothing revolutionary. Being from Hawaii, I also liked that spam was one of the meat options on the menu. Portland reminds me of home! =)

    (4)

  • Dawn P.

    I've been here once after having had it recommended to me by several people. I tried the big kahuna burger... Ummm...what I received was a dripping-down-the-arm juicy burger slathered with BBQ sauce, topped with pineapple and if all of their burgers are this good...I could get fat really fast. Holy moly. Just grab your wet naps and go.

    (5)

  • Leslie F.

    This place is okay. It's a good cheap burger but not the best. My husband really likes it though, (he's usually happy about most burgers haha). Husband also likes their breakfast sandwiches which I haven't tried yet. The staff is nice and the food cart is always busy so it's quick. It's not my favorite but it's not bad.

    (3)

  • Pingle I.

    They make GREAT burgers and I love the types of burgers made, it tastes delicious and fill my belly satisfyingly !

    (5)

  • Jenny T.

    The guy in the food cart was helpful. My friend and I were hungry and were not sure what to get so he recommended the spam sandwich with an egg and pineapple. It was very good. The price of most the sandwiches were reasonable too. check it out!

    (4)

  • Allie R.

    Great burgers, fast and friendly service. What more can you ask for?

    (5)

  • Brett W.

    Cardiac-clogging breakfast sandwiches on Texas toast... now that's my idea of a proper breakfast! The only gripe I've got with this food cart is that menu items appear larger in the photos than they actually are. But that's not necessarily a terrible thing considering the heart (and gut) damage these bad boys are capable of!

    (4)

  • John T.

    Sinking your teeth into a buttery and cheesy grill cheese sandwich has to be one of the greatest feelings there is. How can you make it better? It's so simple that I'm surprised that it hasn't been invented before. What you do is shove a hamburger patty in between, dress up the sandwich and trick it into thinking it's a cheeseburger and there you go. I hate paying for food that i can replicate at the same level or better than it's being sold at. But for 2 bucks you're not going to get a complaint out of me. And the icanhazcheeseburger, so yum I'm even willing to drop a 5 to have it again. It's worth it.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth B.

    I CAN HAS CHEESEBURGER!!!!!! ?!?! WOW. Burger at good price and unlike anything I have ever seen. I got the " you can has cheeseburger" ...... best thing ever! They use Two texas toast grilled cheese sandwiches instead of the plain ol' sesame bun. Cheesy, buttery and meaty.... with compliments of the veggies of course. Sandwich was smaller than I expected but it filled me up good! Will try more of the menu soon!!!

    (4)

  • ANTHONY L.

    I thought the first burger I had here was pretty good so I came back a 2nd and 3rd time. It's really a hit or miss.

    (2)

  • Leason H.

    Favorite downtown food cart by far. Amazing breakfast sandwiches served ALL day, amazing burgers and turkey burgers, built to customize... and the best part is that it's always only a couple bucks. SO GOOD. Fast, delicious, filling, and cheap!! I DEFINITELY urge you to try it!

    (5)

  • Lelio M.

    OK, so I had to give this place a second chance. First time around, cheeseburger not bad, but didn't make much of an impression on me. 2nd time around I tried a Black & Bleu burger, which was good, I have to admit, especially for the price. The folks that work there are very nice, and the owners are pro-active with their customers, which I think is great. I'm looking forward to trying some of their other concoctions. I do feel that their meat is under-seasoned, on both trys, and could be really good with a tad more seasoning. Given my two experiences here, I'd give them 3.5 stars, and wouldn't hesitate to refer a friend to see them....

    (3)

  • Nina N.

    Dear sweet baby 9 pd Jesus, this was amazing. This was the best thing I have ever put in my mouth! well not really, but one of my top ten foodgasms!!!!! So on my quest to get my maple bar with bacon on top from the voodoo; which was delicious by the way. I got the heads up that they owned this delicious food cart, and God knows I love me some food cart. :) So I had to go!!!! one word..... YOUCANHASCHEESEBURGER! two grilled cheese - cheeseburger! holy crap, I was torn, I was going to get the sandwich with the spam and fried egg burger but I wanted to save my heart attack for another day. All I have to say, do go to the brunchbox, and get ready to feel utter foodgasm!!!

    (5)

  • Lizzie V.

    Yeah, I did it. I lost my Brunch Box virginity this morning, and I am so glad I did. It's everything everyone says it is. I had the OMG breakfast sandwich sin queso, add lettuce. Part of me was nervous about eating so many animals, and I've never taken the plunge to try Spam, but once that baby hit my mouth there was no turning back. delight-FULL!

    (5)

  • Mia R.

    long story short. my friend wanted to hit up a few cities before the end of this year. portland was on the list. i'd been out here before but only for 1 hour. she made an itinerary of ALL restaurants / food trucks that we will hit up. brunch box was the first. after a longggg & cracked out drive due to the 2 cans of sugar free pink rock star i consumed, the youcanhasitburger was the best thing i ever had in my life. seriously first off, the guy working in there is nice, friendly & gives off good vibes. when i bite into the burger there was all kinds of juicy goodness going on in my mouth and in between my braces brackets. after a couple bites i thought to myself oMG i need some fresh jalepenos in my life. so i asked him and he gave me some sliced up jalepenos & in that moment i was feeling so blissful. the next day i had to come back for breakfast. he greeted me so kindly & gave him my order of a egg & spam sandwich but to surprise me with the the type of cheese & bread. again my mouth was as happy as a fat kid entering charlie's chocolate factory.

    (5)

  • Brian P.

    Now this is a food stand! Greasy Buttery Texas Toast, Bacon, Ham, Egg, sausage... THE OMG Breakfast Sandwich. That is what you call a breakfast sandwich! Heart and Artery clogging sandwich that makes you crave for more. Probably one of the best stop I've made in Portland.

    (5)

  • Manuel S.

    Wow!! Had the triple decker youcan bacon cheeseburger. (think it was a special). All I can say is ....Ive been looking for you for awhile now, thanx for living up to the hype!! Prices are reasonable and food is awesome!

    (5)

  • Zack L.

    I had the Outlaw yesterday and it was just as satisfying as the meal a few days ago. I wish they were a bit closer to my office, I would probably eat here almost ever day for breakfast. Stay Classy, Brunchbox!

    (5)

  • Hugo C.

    So f***ing good! I've sadly only had breakfast here, but the OMG is the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had (and I HATE Spam normally)! I always get bagels for my bread choice, but my friends/family swear by the Texas toast, which is amazing as an option. I make it a point to visit Brunchbox on every visit to PDX--highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Alex T.

    I had the omgburger after eyeing the youCANhascheeseburger for a bit. they just need to add a roflburger with some ridiculous ingredients in it. not that the burger wasn't ridiculously tasty to begin with! get the baconnaise! staff was super friendly and wtf, this place is awesome.

    (5)

  • Paul C.

    I had the Hawaiian which consists of spam, egg, pineapple, teriyaki sauce in between 2 texas toast bread. It was delicious! We came here for breakfast after going out at night so we were super hungry and it hit the spot. Now I wish I ordered 2 instead of 1. My friends ordered the crazy burgers, but I'm not a fan of sloppy burgers. I will come again next time I visit Portland.

    (4)

  • Kelly D.

    Best egg and cheese sandwich in Portland. No contest. Love the texas toast too.

    (5)

  • Alex M.

    I will be honest with you, I am giving this place 5 stars and my first visit was this afternoon. Also, I only tried one thing on the menu. Portland is a magical place that caters to the health-conscious, animal-friendly vegans and other ultra picky and restrictive diet foodies. It is also a place that caters to me, a dairy loving meat eater who likes to consume as many calories as I can in one sitting. Hello Brunchbox. Youcanhascheeseburger... Burger this 2 Texas toast grilled cheese sandwiches as a bun for $5. If you are not convinced, then I don't think we can be friends. THEY TAKE CREDIT CARDS!!!!! How many carts take cards? I am sure it's not many, and that is why I will be coming back here. I guess it can get better... I was also informed that they have $1 coffee!!!!

    (5)

  • Ashley O.

    Brunchbox Roxs! Luckily, I work a few blocks from this adorable cart. Although I don't eat meat, I enjoy their grilled cheese and am excited to try their veggie burger. The guys are always nice and friendly. The first time I saw the "YouCANhascheeseburger" on the menu, I exploded in laughter. That picture is actually my desktop background right now..... I recommend this cart for sure. I get a bomb grilled cheese for $1.50 and a coke for $.50. NICE!

    (5)

  • Josh T.

    As a downtown office worker it is always a special occasion when a new cart opens near the cubicle farm...not because they are generally good food but because they are new. Brunch Box is not only new, and friendly, and funny, but DAMN GOOD! I had the Youcanhascheezburger before I new it was already becoming a cultural touchpoint...yes it is delicious. I had mine with a vegan patty and it was PERFECT. Can't wait to go back and get some fatty fatty patty.

    (5)

  • Amanda J.

    Wish you guys still had the fresh-made english muffins! Love the food. Just stopped by to say: you've been jacked! consumerist.com/2010/06/…

    (5)

  • Kerry H.

    youcanhascheezburger. Just like me, my good friend ceilingcat, and seemingly most of Portland. Two delicious, thick, and buttery grilled cheese sandwiches with a juicy burger slapped in between. Pure meltycheeseyheavenly bliss. And a damn huge sandwich. We should have shared because neither me, nor the Hubs could finish our masterpieces. A can of coke for 50 cents too. Genius. it's worth the hype and worth the price. Maybe I can convince monorailcat to wheel that food cart over to my town.

    (5)

  • Jim D.

    My breakfast sandwhich was greasy, and didn't sit well. I think we caught them right when they were opening up. We'll go again to give them another shot!

    (3)

  • Stephanie S.

    This cart was amazing! I work downtown and am constantly looking for new lunch places and Brunch Box is now on the top of my list. I've been twice and both times their sandwiches far exceeded my expectations. The lunch options were surprisingly innovative and really high quality - the 5-oh burger was one of the best burgers I've had in years. As an added bonus it was very quick and affordable. Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • K M.

    Great place! Delicious burgers, and the staff were really nice.

    (4)

  • Sara C.

    Wow, seriously? I'm going to be the first one to give this place less than 5-stars? I love breakfast and could eat breakfast foods all day everyday. I also love meat and cheese, and breakfast sandwiches in particular. So I figured the OMG breakfast sandwich (egg, cheddar, bacon, ham, spam, english muffin) would be hella amazing, but it wasn't. For $5 it was filling, but the quality of the ingredients just weren't worth that much. Yes, the homemade english muffin was great--and that'd be something I'd definitely buy again! But the cheese was definitely lacking, and a good cheese can make or break a breakfast sandwich. Not sure what kind of cheddar they put on this thing, but it was really lacking in flavor--almost tasted like the cheap FMV cheese you can buy at Freddies, but maybe they just need to switch to a sharper cheddar. The bacon was also lacking quite a bit of flavor. Yes it was overpowered by the ham and spam, but a thicker/tastier bacon would have fared better. I loved the idea of having a ton of meat on a breakfast sandwich, but it really didn't work. Aside from the homemade english muffin, my sandwich was really just mediocre. Maybe their burgers are better? Cool that they have dinosaur-shaped grilled cheeses, gotta love that.

    (3)

  • bob b.

    Holy father of Christmas, that was some good burger. Excuse me sir, may I have another?

    (5)

  • jason b.

    My wife had the "Black & Blue" burger and I had the "Youcanhascheeseburger" this weekend after reading the review in Portland magazine. I've been on a diet for a few months now and this was the first burger I've had in at least 6 months... oh my GOD! Other than the sound of my arteries snapping shut this was an unbelievably good burger. It was served by a super nice lady who was working her a$$ off in that trailer in the summer heat wave.

    (4)

  • Bryan C.

    Seriously good food, fast service. No complaints at all.

    (5)

  • Tiffany T.

    So the whole cheese sandwich then a burger then a cheese sandwich thing tempted me to get lunch here this week. And for $5 it was a pretty big and rich burger. But like chocolate fudge cake it's too decadent to have every day. And I really needed a nap after eating it. Very bready and cheesy to say the least. The kid's menu is so adorable! A cheese sandwich or PBJ shaped like a dinosaur! And it comes with juice, apple sauce and a sticker!? So cute!! The menu has a lot of variety for those who would like different toppings on their burger, like pineapple or bacon or ham or spam or egg or mushrooms or ... And the prices are pretty cheap too.

    (5)

  • Erica H.

    Delicious burger! And at $5 I can't argue with the price. I will definitely come back for lunch again.

    (5)

  • Keiran H.

    Their breakfast sandwich is unbelievably good. I've normally frequented another small establishment downtown for my breakfast needs, but it's never been more than "Eh, ok". This morning I took a bite of the homemade English muffin "BEC" sandwich and was instantly in love. Support these guys and enjoy. I plan on returning for lunch. Update: Returned for lunch - purchased YOUCANHASCHEESEBURGER. This was the most amazing thing I've had in a long long time. Update 2: Returned for Omelet breakfast sandwich - Also amazing.

    (5)

  • Kevin M.

    Its good. Its not nearly as greasy, or gluttony as it sounds. I had the infamous WeCanHasCheezeburger. Try it.

    (4)

  • Christopher G.

    Friendly, efficient service, clean, fast and excellent food, always a variety of options and vegetarian friendly! Follow them on Twitter for awesome deals! Love this cart!

    (5)

  • Lauren L.

    So you know that website, This Is Why You're Fat? Brunchbox should totally be on there somewhere, but I would happily get fat off the ICanHasCheeseburger. (Ok, so maybe not happily, but this sandwich is so ridiculous and delicious and a caloric overload, it should be illegal.) Maybe the only thing that would save my waistline would be that I'm a veggie, and I can get anything on the menu with a veggie patty, but when you place a burger IN BETWEEN GRILLED CHEESE, that's when all bets are off. This sandwich is not for the faint of heart. I did share this, but believe me, I would eat every ounce of this. (And probably be in a coma afterward, but it would be worth it.)

    (5)

  • Nathan V.

    Hot dog sausage was perfection. Bun and meat charred so as to evoke county fair.

    (5)

  • Jess H.

    this place is one of the Top 5 reasons i fell in love with Portland last week. A must stop for anyone who loves scrumptious sandwiches. Thank you Brunchbox!!!

    (5)

  • Aaron S.

    Finally!! Epic breakfast sandwiches downtown for the hungry office set. I can't bring myself to indulge more than once a week, but it is a highlight of whichever morning I choose to do so. Let's just start with the homemade English muffins. Yum and yum. The aptly named 'omelette breakfast sandwich' is a true winner with mushrooms and onions together with American cheese (in true NYC deli fashion). Also of note to veggies...they serve Morning Star! Haven't tried the burgers, but looking forward to some angus deliciousness, and the price can't be beat.

    (5)

  • April B.

    On our mini-vacation back to the city where we used to live we know we wanted to hit eateries we hadn't been to and definitely the food carts. Brunch Box had some good press, so we went Friday morning. I ordered a veggie sausage, egg, and cheese on an english muffin (homemade). $4, very tasty. The thing that surprised me the most was that the can of Coke I ordered to wash down this very tasty sandwich was only 50 cents! No one charges 50 cents for cans anymore!! And not even an extra 5 cents for the return. So, really, 45 cents! My husband had the BEC and a $1 cup of coffee and was equally impressed. Quick turnaround (we waited maybe 5 min.) and nice people working there. I think I would eat there too often if we lived in town.

    (4)

  • Robert H.

    OK, all is right with the world! After an exchange of e-mails with the owner I went back on Friday and all of the problems that I had noted on Monday had been corrected. I guess Monday was just a bad day. Go for it!

    (5)

  • bradley d.

    I love Brunch Box so much! Filled with shut-up-and-eat moments. 'Nuff said.

    (5)

  • E C.

    I didnt have the stomach to stomach anything this cart had to offer. Come to think about it...can anyone? I mean...I can eat. So, if I am questioning the pheasability of downing the creations from this cart...it says something... However, we ordered one of their specialties which was a burger sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches. Gosh. At first, I was disgusted by this. But, this sandwich was like eating a Durian. At first you cant stand it, but out of no where, half of the shit is gone! Please guys, try this sandwich but only if you are in good health! Seriously, this sandwich needs a CAUTION label.... Must be 18 years old to order. Sandwich may cause brief moments of blindness, light headed ness, and cheesy euphoria.

    (4)

  • Denise C.

    Disappointing... nothing special. The meat on the burgers tasted like a standard burger you would get from any fast food place.

    (1)

  • Jen T.

    UH HELLO, brunchbox = deceptive! i ordered a CHEESEASAURUS REX and got a freaking brontosammy instead. THOSE ARE TOTALLY DIFFERENT DINOSAURS. shapes aside, brunchbox is hella delish and makes mean grilled cheese sandwiches that are only $2! who can get anything decent for that price anymore? omg rhetorical question!...unless that person is me...and it could even be YOU!

    (4)

  • Sophia S.

    I was really excited to try Brunchbox after reading all these fab reviews but I think I may have set myself up for disappointment. Yes, service was great and the menu was easy to select from. However, the 2 breakfast sandwiches were really salty and I thought the $11 price tag for 2 sandwiches was steep for food stand fare. Fun experience but I wouldn't recommend.

    (2)

  • Kan D.

    Pretty damn good. I need to go back and check out some more menu items. But it's fairly easy to win someone over with breakfast for lunch. Courteous (enough) service. Only one recommendation. I wasn't really feeling the drink menu. Also hash browns or something of that nature would put the icing on the cake for this establishment. Going back soon!

    (4)

  • Ryan H.

    wanna big greasy breakfast sandwich? then go here. on a diet? then go away

    (5)

  • Taro B.

    I love this place! The "You-Can-Has" burger, which is a burger with 2 grilled cheese sandwiches as buns, is surprisingly not that big of a burger and is just the right size due to the smaller sized toast used. It is delicious and I find myself craving it often. I just wish this place had a seating area to eat at so I don't have sit on a park bench in the rain to eat the burger while it's still warm.

    (5)

  • Ken J.

    Incredibly tasty burger, and quite a good value considering all you get on it. I'll be back for sure.

    (5)

  • John S.

    I was stuck running errands down town yesterday, and the 10 o'clock hour was fast approaching with little hope of finding a quick and easy breakfast that tasted decent. I finally gave up and asked a fellow Portland-er where the good eats was? She quickly pointed me in the direction of the long row of food carts not far from where we stood. I have to admit short of Mexican food and the occasional gyro, I don't usually eat food from karts. After my experience at BrunchBox I'll be trying them more often. Brunchbox offers a quick and painless ordering system. You write your order on a simple menu check order form, the only thing I had to pen in was my name. The cook / cashier stopped cooking long enough to take my order, money and thank me before returning to his cooking area. I built my own breakfast sandwich based on what I like, eggs, bacon, ham, tomatoes and mushrooms on a beagle. With a coca-cola included I think I paid little over 6 bucks. I could of combo'd but chips didn't sound so good for breakfast. Bottom line, the food was awesome. The sandwich was so filling, I only ate 3/4 and gave the last to my dogs. The service was fast and friendly, the ingredients were fresh and well proportioned at a great price point! I'd recommend this place to anyone and am looking forward to trying there lunch sandwich's next time.

    (4)

  • Whitney S.

    Texas toast grilled cheese meets incredible hamburger and you have yourself probably one of the best burgers in Portland (cleverly named "YouCanHasCheesburger"). The service is fast and friendly, prices quite reasonable, and a unique menu that takes a spin on hamburgers and other classic sandwiches. If you are looking for a great burger, or even an epic food cart experience, Brunch Box should be your pick.

    (5)

  • Senthil R.

    I have been to Brunch Box for lunch quite a few times and I should they have some very tasty burgers. The YouCanCheeseBurger is a must try, Cheese burger within a cheesy buttery texas toast, YUM. The drinks are really cheap - $0.50 for sodas. They don't serve fries but you can stop by SideCart right next to this place. If you are in SW Portland and don't mind trying cart food, this place is a good one. I will miss it when I leave Portland for good in a few days.

    (5)

  • Maria R.

    Great breakfast place. My hubby ordered the double down sandwich. It consist of two eggs, spam, bacon and two cheese. My son ordered the kid's breakfast sandwich which had Texas toast, bacon, egg, and cheese. He loved it! I ordered the Hawaii 5-oh burger. It had grilled pineapple, grilled onions, spam, burger with teriyaki sauce. My daughter had the OMG breakfast sandwhich. All the sandwiches were very good. I would definitely come back here when I'm back in town.

    (4)

  • Kristen M.

    I have had IN-N-OUT (my number one burger joint at heart) but I would rank Brunchbox right next to it. Oregon may not have IN-N-OUT but they do have BRUNCHBOX! This isn't a place if you want something healthy. This is a place where you get to fulfill your burger cravings and become guiltless for the moment. I've had the OMG burger, Texas Grilled Cheese and the infamous Radonkadonk (a heart attack waiting to happen - yet so worth it!). Prices range from $2 - 9 for burgers and if you add a drink or chips, it'll be a couple dollars more. This burger joint is a food cart located near the Pioneer Square. So if you're tired of shopping, and want something fast and greasy, this is a MUST place to go.

    (4)

  • Suzanne A.

    BrunchBox is BY FAR my favorite food cart to hit up. I visit these guys once, sometimes twice a week. I can enjoy either a delicious burger (made with beef, turkey or a veggie patty) for lunch or a mouth watering breakfast sandwich as they are open at 8:00am! OR EITHER ONE AT EITHER TIME. Their service is always fun, friendly and fast. Come here once, I promise you'll be a regular too. Thanks guys for the phenomenal burgs!

    (5)

  • Dyna S.

    The perfect sandwich place, Great price and you will be full!

    (5)

  • Richard M.

    Picked up a burger from this spot and it was very good. I barely finished it, very filling.

    (4)

  • A. B. C.

    have you been paying attention? brunchbox RULEZ!!!1!!!11 i love breakfast sandwiches, and brunchbox has one of the best...ever. i almost always get the omelette sandwich, which has egg, cheese, and grilled mushrooms and onion, and then i ADD BACON. on TEXTAS TOAST (typo, but apt, don't you think?). it's totally awesome. the crispiness of the toast and baconz blends so nicely with the greasiness of the toast and the cheesiness of the...cheese. then one day at work we all decided that it was time we tried the youcanhascheeseburger. best. decision. ever. it's genius! genius i say! yeah yeah it's got two grilled cheese made with texas toasts for buns, but let me tell you that THAT is what makes this burger so special. it's a different texture than a regular bun. it's cheesy and delicious, and surprisingly not as heavy as i thought it would be (ie we didn't feel completely comatose after finishing). we've learned by now that portland offers a wide of specialty burgers, but when i feel like icanhascheeseburger, i'll go to brunchbox for their youcanhascheeseburger. it's definitely in the top-5 burgers that i've had. KTHXBAI

    (5)

  • Jeremiah W.

    on my first visit to portland, i discovered the area's signature food carts. the first experience was merely a late-night quickie. sort of like a crack dealer giving out a free taste, i left portland knowing i had to return... just for another sampling of one of the food carts' wares. and that was before i saw portland monthly magazine's reviews of the area's best burgers.. inside that issue there was this contraption of a burger held tightly between two pieces of grilled cheese sandwiches as buns, dripping with cheese. and the name whispered to me from the heavens: "youcanhascheeseburger" fuck yes i can has cheeseburger! but i had no idea where to buy this thing! i forgot the name of the restaurant in the review and found myself back in portland on a business trip with only an image of this heavenly brilliance somewhere out there among the bearded cyclists and coffee shops of portland. when i checked in to my hotel, i went straight to yelp and typed in "food cart" and headed over to the parking lot on 5th with no specific food in mind. perusing the various open carts (i guess they're mostly closed on the weekends around lunch?), i stopped at brunchbox to check out the menu. andthereitwasrightinfrontofme!! icanhascheeseburger!! my dream (artery-clogging) cheeseburger of all existence had found me! it called to me from across the hundreds of miles to the san francisco bay area. and only $5!? it's as if they were paying me to eat this thing!! i don't think i have ever tasted something so amazingly decadent and unnecessarily over the top in my life. and a part of me was glad that i do not live in portland (yet) and do not have access to this creation on a daily basis. i can't wait to return.

    (5)

  • Susie Q.

    ICanHasCheezeberger and I did! Two grilled cheese sandwiches on Texas toast come together to marry a thick angus beef burger... and the marriage was epic! I think I am ruined for other burgers now.

    (5)

  • Richard R.

    I have been to burger heaven! 3 times this week and counting! I thought the 5-Oh! Burger! was my favorite burger in my 41 years. This $4 burger @BrunchBox is a killer juicy angus beef patty, topped with grilled pineapple, grilled spam, swiss cheese and a drip down your fingers (but you'll love it) teriyaki sauce. All held in place by the perfect bun. Just awesome. But wait! ... Today I met The Reggie Deluxe's (Pine State Biscuits) beefy cousin the $6 OMG! Burger @BrunchBox. Officially the best burger that I've ever had. The same patty and bun, but with egg, ham, spam, bacon, and american cheese. Incredible. I can only wonder if I'll be updating this yet again with a new favorite with the other menu items they have. Stay tuned!

    (5)

  • Rodd S.

    i'm assuming i just had some bad luck on my first visit, but i'm afraid there's way too much else downtown to bother risking it again.

    (2)

  • Maria K.

    After moving to Oregon this was one of the first food carts I tried. It was so good. of course, its not the healthiest thing to eat, but delicious.

    (5)

  • Angie Q.

    I must try more of the burgers! The spam made my burger too salty and thus not as enjoyable. Everything else was delicious though. The fried egg was a perfect addition to my honker of a cheeseburger!

    (3)

  • Cameron K.

    I am a biased burger lover since I use the following criteria a self-anointed burger connoisseur - of the following described burger of course. 1) I love a burger to have the following ingredients (old fashioned in my book): - burger (one is plenty - if I'm hungry I'll have two) - bun - american cheese - ketchup - mayo - lettuce - tomato ** Although, I will make special exception as long as the sandwich doesn't stray too far from this. 2) I don't like mustard, pickles or onions on my burgers. Never have and never will. 3) It's a minor bonus or extra credit as far as scoring goes when the hamburger buns are butter toasted on the grill. It gives the overall sandwich a pleasant buttery touch. I mean who doesn't like butter? To the review... I ordered the aforementioned sandwich - with 2 patties since I was hungrier than normal. I created my own using their handy order form. I'm not into gimmick creations. Not a bad thing by any stretch, just not my thing. Burger: A bit too grilled on the outer edge, but not a major factor. The beef was good and of a generous sized portion. Score: 4/5 Extras/Toppings/Condiments: Everything fit the bill except the lettuce. For some reason it was cooked and not fresh. It would've made a huge difference if notcooked. The bun wasn't butter grilled, again this is extra credit so no effect on scoring. Score: 4/5 Other: I ordered a kids hamburger for my son and a grilled cheese sandwich for my daughter. They were pleased. No score on this since they eat anything. Overall experience: It's hard to go 5 star on this because this flat out wasn't a top 5 burger for me. Honestly, the cooked lettuce killed it. As of this sandwich I totally and completely took fresh lettuce and it's uncooked taste for granted. Never again. If you like the gimmick burgers with all the added fix ins, then this place is definitely a must. I haven't tried them and never will since I like my burgers one way. First, I can rate each restaurant's burger equally. Second, I love it this way. PS - I have no burger that is #1, but Dick's Deluxe, IN-N-OUT's double, W&M BBQ Burger (Hawaii), Jack in the Box's All-American Jack and Pied Piper's Cheeseburger (a bar) round out my current top 5. I am this easy to please. Thanks, Aloha and have a great day.

    (4)

  • John S.

    So I am working up here in Portland during the week from California and everyone keeps saying to try these Food Pods! I've just been doing that! I went here from Breakfast today and it was great! Had the Bacon,Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich on thick cut Sandwich Bread! Awesome! It was $3.50 and hit the spot! Great job....this place is a block from my hotel so I will be back!

    (4)

  • Katherine S.

    This place ROCKS. Loved my Redonkadonk. My son loved his youcanhascheeseburger. My husband loved his Black and Blue breakfast sandwich (served at lunch too). Everyone was happy, happy but especially my taste buds. We enjoyed Portland (visiting from Texas) and especially enjoyed our tasty treat at this creative food cart.

    (5)

  • Shirley W.

    Be prepared to drink lots of water after you've taken a bite of the Redonkadonk. With spam, bacon, eggs, cheese, burger patty, and ham between 2 grilled cheese sandwiches, all that goodness will raise your blood pressure, cholesterol and make you feel thirsty as a bear.

    (4)

  • Erick R.

    Youcanhascheezburger

    (4)

  • peter b.

    portland is officially bombarded with foodcarts trying to reinvent the foodcart. brunchbox pulls no punches and triumphs solid sammys above all that noise. great music blasting out the window over the top of every order - check. attentive, spot on service (especially considering the downtown block!) - check and check . mind blowing burger and sammy concoctions to entice and climax any hardcore foodies ravenousness - triple check. best hangover cure sammy downtown - CHECK. i recently rode my bike downtown on a blurry, hungover tuesday (dont judge! i work in the service industry yo). i was pleasantly rejuvenated and satisfied with their quip service and menu options. have you read that sh*T! wow! i ordered the veggie youcanhascheeseburger! on texas fried toast with extra toms and cheez. no gruff on the cook, he was happy to please and i was happy to tip. i put the sammy in my pack, rode down to water front and fell in love with portland all over again. yes, i am a vegetarian writing a review for a brunch/burger joint. step back carnivores and listen up. if you are craving a well priced, phenomenal, "outside the box," american, hearty, sammy dtown - eat here and i guarantee you will be back and tell 3+peeps about it.

    (5)

  • Walter S.

    Yelp's two star description pretty much nails it. Meh. I've had better. I have to wonder if Portland isn't doing that thing where they get bamboozled by a gimmick or kitsch and mistake it for tasty food. Maybe I'm the crazy one.

    (2)

  • Chon N.

    Great selection of Burgers, price isn't too bad, and it is quick, and consistent. The YouCanHas burger is the way to go, its grilled cheese meets burger, and you don't need fries or anything else, its a great meal on its own. The location is great, you can fight off the homeless to sit on a bench, enjoy some people watching, and have a good meal.

    (5)

  • Ricci L.

    i totally love this place. i work a block away and often find myself wandering through the row of carts on 5th. and every time, there's a line at brunchbox. i'm pretty boring. i get the cheeseburger. once in a while, i'll get the grilled cheese. yum. both very good. then i go next door and get a side of tots. love! now that i think of it, i'm heading there now... i'll brave the rain for a good burger! hopefully there's no line.

    (4)

  • Jacob G.

    Went here again since I had the day off work and wanted some crazy burger action. I was not disappointed by the least with the OMG Burger. I'm talking about pork and beef action here. Ham, bacon, SPAM, eggs, and a cheeseburger of course. Afterwards I had the feeling that I should walk it off since it was so much food! It was delicious though. Props to the 'box!

    (5)

  • Yaeka K.

    grilled cheese was perfectly toasted. Doesn't seem like they keep to their hours very well, sometimes closing early.

    (5)

  • Jeff K.

    I need to be quick as the EMT doesn't want me to write this in the ambulance. Like everyone else says, try the "Youcanhascheeseburger". It's heart-stoppingly-good. I have to go now. My laptop interrupts the defibrillator.

    (5)

  • Steve S.

    Brilliant black n blue burger, and the dino shaped kids grilled cheese was a nice touch.

    (4)

  • chris m.

    sorry, you already missed your opportunity to experience true greatness here. don't get me wrong, there's still 5 stars worth of eating to be done here, but you can no longer go all the way up to SIX. you totally don't believe me, i can see in your eyes. well, let me tell you a tale. an extra-large and extremely greasy tale, but true as anything i've ever said. once upon a time, brunchbox opened in the more northeast of the downtown cart-blocks. they opened up amidst little else but inspiring ethnic cuisine, especially if you consider pizza to be italian, barbecue to be redneck, and cheesesteaks to be...hmm. well, my substandard metaphorical categorizations aside, this place opened up and served the least ethnic foods of all: burgers & grilled cheese. and whatever, it was fine, i'm sure, but i love burgers and i'd all but given up on the best portland burger that doesn't have the be qualified by "but it's cheap!", "gimmicky", or maybe "available late night...after midnight even!". (i'm still looking for the perfect burger that i don't have to grill my own damn self! where is it, damn it?!) and then i heard about the redonkadonk. this thing is legendary in content, even if only medium-large in stature--you can probably fit your mouth around it if you try. i've had burgers i couldn't before, and this isn't that. what it IS, is two grilled cheese sandwiches as buns, filled with every burger accessory known to man: spam, eggs, ham, bacon, cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and probably an entire small mammal in there as well (note: i experienced no mammals, but they might just have been shaved and wrapped in the spam, you know, unblanket-in-a-pig). we're talking *accessible* caloric density far beyond that of a stick of butter, which is hard to categorize as accessible anyway. so, that bad boy is cooked fresh to order and is kinda a mouthgasm, even if also a gut bomb, but we're talking a bomb of satisfaction and mouthjoy. and today, you have to end your journey there. sure, you could dip it in a milkshake or eat it while bathing in heavy cream or something, but you can't really take it to the NEXT LEVEL. what, you are by now wondering if by some miracle you are still reading this review, could possible top that dude? two of them? well, maybe, but really, once you finish one you don't want another. you have to do something crazy and wonderful to really make it more impressive without just making it more. and that something is DEEP FRYING IT WHOLE. R.I.P. sidecart, brunchbox's deep fried neighboring cart, which would deep fry any damn thing you brought them. including the redonk. one day i tried it, much to the amusement of all the employees involved. and i ate the whole thing. and i felt TERRIBLE for hours. but i did it, man. i climbed it because it was there. i almost needed medical attention, but i conquered the single most caloriffic entree known to man. and i lived to tell you the tale. but, you know, you should go have something awesome there. the redonkadonk is great, the other burgers are too, for men and women of lesser caloric needs and smaller mouths. and hey, they may be gimmicky (yes, youcanhazit) and cheap (2 for 6 bucks? not bad!), but they're still good, and quick. so there's that. this place gets the 5 stars not because it's the best burger in portland. but because it is exactly what it's trying to be. nom it up!

    (5)

  • Aaron V.

    OMG! The youcanhashamburger was epic! Best burger ever (and cheap to boot).

    (5)

  • katrina m.

    yuuummmmmmmmmmm!!!!! ...................................and suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuupppeeerrr cheap!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Amber H.

    try the texas toast! must have! so good! everything else in between dont matter. but altogether with texas toast, oh it's heaven!!

    (5)

  • Tammy S.

    It was finally my first cart food experience in Portland. The line was long for a Monday breakfast! I simply enjoyed the Texas thick bread. It was a delicious meal for a good week to start.

    (4)

  • Chris B.

    I can't believe it but I think I had the best burger ever and it came from a roach coach! I'm so going to grub there again this week.

    (4)

  • Ashley S.

    I had a cheese sandwich, yummy! I also got a free cupcake, I was happy! Yeah this review isn't that helpful, but you have to check this place out they have crazy menu items.

    (4)

  • Ashley B.

    Turkey burger was delish! Quick, cheap, yummy lunch. And nice guys working too.

    (4)

  • Mac M.

    So my dl and I decided to go downtown to sample the fare of the local food carts on 5th. First stop was the Brunchbox, and we got a 1/2 lb burger or rather two 1/4 patties. Our toppings were a fried egg, tomato & lettuce with the usual condiments. It was pretty darned good; the meat was cooked perfectly and was very fresh tasting (that's what she said) as were the veggies. I will be going there again someday soon.

    (4)

  • Jordan K.

    I just ate here for the first time, and I say that Brunchbox is a great addition to the food cart lot! Their menu is quite unique (which is nice on a block with multiple thai carts and multiple mexican carts). For example, they make homemade English muffins for their breakfast sandwiches. I don't know how they are though, because they were sold out when I got there! That's OK, though, cause I had something else on my mind: the You Can Has Cheezburger. Besides the name (I have an aversion to anything LOLCatz-y), this was amazing. Its a burger in between two Texas Toast grilled cheese sandwiches. MMMMMMMM! Like a heart attack wrapped in paper, but I'm oh so OK with that. I saw it on their menu after I'd unfortunately already given my money to another cart yesterday, and I was NOT going to make the same mistake twice. I'm looking forward to heading back to try their other stuff. Also, one of the owners said they'll be opening on Saturdays also, which is nice for those of us without Mon-Fri jobs. Anyway, highly recommended, especially if you like cheeseburgers.

    (5)

  • Tai T.

    I don't get it why there are so many 4 and 5 star ratings for this place. The burgers were not that great as it came out like someone stepped on them (quote from a friend that saw the picture of the burgers) and the beef was bland and super greasy. If you are ever in Seattle, try the Counter, Blue Moon or Charlie's Flame Broiled Burger and you will agree that this place is no 4/5 star burger joint. I would like to add that there were some positives such as the uniqueness of the menu and the staff that works there were pretty friendly.

    (2)

  • Sean S.

    First of all they have Baconnaise. It's amazing. Bacon + Mayonnaise = Baconnaise. Secondly their food is ridiculous. Ridiculously imaginative. Ridiculously fun. Ridiculously good. The "Secret Twitter Password Specials" give me all the more reason to return regularly. I keep bringing friends to this cart and I later learn that they are bringing other friends to this cart as well. I have nothing but positive things to say about the Brunchbox.

    (5)

  • Colby A.

    The burgers are heavenly. Keep it up, guys!

    (5)

  • Lindsay W.

    Mmmmy- they can make one delicious burger. The black and blue burger was perfect. Staff was super nice and service was quick. Can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Joe C.

    I had the basic cheeseburger with some cheddar and bacon and it was fantastic. Very flavorful and served up quickly. I highly recommend them. This is one of the best food carts in town.

    (5)

  • Nils B.

    BrunchBox is a great grease-bomb sandwich place (as you've perhaps gathered), complete with the occasional gruff service. (Regarding episode below - owner swiftly contacted me to apologize and explained that normally they have a sign up, hence the confusion - I've accordingly revised my review upwards and softened wording some, though with the caveat that service can still be a bit rough. Not "Soup Nazi" though.) Regarding service: to start there's a typical "ignore the customer" - don't expect "I'll be right with you" or even acknowledging eye contact until you've waited. Now the tale of "Saucy with the sauces": Today I ordered a sandwich and then wanted to add sauce. When I asked for sauce, I was *scolded* by the cook/server ("We never do this - if you want a sauce, ask for it and we'll put it on (when making it)."), which is inexcusable, first because it's rude, and second since I was not *asked* "Do you want any sauce on that? We have X, Y, and Z." when ordering (and subsequently asking what sauces they had available was like pulling teeth). It's fine if they prefer to put sauces on themselves rather than leaving them out, but being presumptuous and condescending is not. [Normally there's a sign, hence the confusion.] Note that this was *not* a busy time - there was no-one waiting. The food is admittedly tasty, and the price good value, and this may have been an isolated incident, but expect some 'tude with your brunch. (Admittedly, you *probably* don't need mayo with your bleu cheese, but you know you want it.)

    (4)

  • Christina G.

    I got the regular burger, with cheese--less than $4. I'm sold! I asked for the standard lettuce, tomato, and onion (no extra charge). To my delight, I discovered that the onion was not raw, but caramelized, at no extra charge! Awesome!

    (5)

  • Alana K.

    Visited the Brunchbox this week for the first time and was pretty excited after reading all of the reviews on here. I ordered the YOUCANHASACHEESEBURGER and thought it was good. Very cool idea to put a burger between 2 grilled cheese sandwiches, but the result was not as life changing as one would expect. The meat was cooked perfectly, but I didn't think the sandwich had much flavor to it. But, I'll definitely be back to try more next time... My mom had the Black and Bleu and just LOVED it.

    (3)

  • Kathy T.

    SO GOOOOOOD!! this was the first food cart we went to and it was just amazing. i got the fire by trial and it was so juicy and and the toppings were fresh. my burger was huge too so it took quite awhile to eat. awesome burger for an awesome price. plus the cook was fast.

    (5)

  • Garet M.

    Not much to say aside from cheap and really, really good. Try the Black and Blue Burger, or, if you don't mind feeling your arteries harden while you chew, the You CAN Haz Cheezburgr.

    (5)

  • jered H.

    It's real good

    (5)

  • Mae I.

    delicious breakfast sammies! two eggs and bacon with swiss is enough to do me for the whole day! yums!

    (4)

  • Tso N.

    This is another food cart experience for us while visiting Portland. We tried the infamous $9 - redonkadonk - "omg! burger" (Egg, ham, spam, bacon, American cheese) between two texas-toast grilled cheese sandwich "buns". What more can I say! it's a heart attack waiting to happen but boy was it good and even better the next day when toasted up. I could only bear to take two bites and the rest was devoured by my husband who is definitely a big fan. This should only be eaten once in a decade. There's a reason why Texas has the highest rates of obesity.

    (4)

  • Mikaela S.

    i was told about this place approximately 10 minuted before they closed and raced right over to order the "icachascheezburger" . they were out of condiments and tomatoes but hay i was the last customer so what evs. the burger was heavy and dripping and greasy and at 5 bucks i felt as giddy as a cat with a ball of catnip laced string. i was starving and dug right in devouring the whole thing in less then 5 minutes, hay i'm a tiny girl but i gotta eat too, it was incredibly delicious and i hope to go back and get all the fixings. the workers were real nice even tho i caught them as the were closing and they were more than happy to make me a burger. i love happy workers and i love giant burgers so there!

    (4)

  • Michael R.

    Ummm, have you people ever had a decent burger in your life? Its a freaking roach coach! I had a regular cheese burger. It was like eating a Big And Tasty burger from McDonalds. You guys who love this place need to take yourselves down to Ten 01 in the Perl and have a real burger. Go to Red Robin, or even go to Burger King...they're both better than this place.

    (1)

  • Brian C.

    Brunchbox is the best combination of inexpensive and tasty that exists. Their burgers are fantastic-- both meaty and meatless. Just the right amount of everything, and served wrapped up at the perfect temperature. Their breakfast options are equally amazing, as seen in the BEC (BEC Egg and Cheese) sandwich. Again, you can replace the B (Bacon) with another meat or meatless option, and it is just as delicious. I am always impressed with their speediness, down-to-business-yet-friendly attitude, and overall experience. The only thing that ever has miffed me about brunchbox is the morning hours have been erratic in the past. But to that I say "no biggie." Oh, and all you have to say to bring on the awesome is "icanhaz."

    (5)

  • Sheila J.

    I have been wanting to try this place fo a while after reading in Ptld monthly. Bought a groupon and used it today. The burgers are about $4.50 to $6. Grilled cheese $2. The burgers are 1/4 lb, filling and absolutely stacked to perfection. To die for combination for the OMG burger and the Black and Blue is wonderful too. I called ahead which was a good move and parked on 4th and Stark and walked over to pick it up on a Saturday..it was really easy. Highly recommend it for a fantastic burger at cheap prices. Havent tried the breakfast sandwiches but I imagine they are just as good

    (5)

  • s v.

    The food gets four stars, but the craptastic attitude of the surly server takes it down at least two. When we walk up he's playing on his Blackberry, and continues to do so as we stand there, waiting. Without looking up he says "what'll it be?" Okay, fine, you're not the warm and fuzzy kind, whatever. Just give us our damn sandwich and we'll be on our way. Except, guess what? Updating your Facebook page while you take an order apparently leads to f-ing up said order! So we go back and say, this actually isn't what we ordered - he throws a tantrum and slams the sandwich in the trash and says "alright fine, what are we doing here? I just stopped smoking today and I don't have any patience!" Wow! How is your lack of patience our fault? We're the ones that should be impatient that you gave us the wrong thing because you obviously weren't listening, but instead you're a total jerk and act like we're putting you out? And, you could've just used the six pieces of bacon and made the sandwich we ordered, or given it to one of the 20 homeless people standing around, but instead you just trash it and act like a big hipster baby? Regret we tipped him before his tool routine. Portland has too many good places to eat with nice, normal, mentally stable employees then to waste money here, which is too bad because the food IS good.

    (2)

  • Joe L.

    Stopped in yesterday afternoon for a Groupon-fueled Youcanhascheezeburger. Good Lord--what a sandwich! This is about as good as street food gets--filling, unctuous (but not greasy), and multi-layered. The fact that BB has evening hours is a big plus in a city of morning/lunch carts, and the friendly staff sealed the deal. By the end of the day, they seem to be running low on beverage options (which are key, since those flavor-explosions come off the grill piping hot).

    (4)

  • Robert M.

    Out of all of the food carts I have been to in Portland this probably the fastest serving cart downtown. When I order an OMG breakfast sandwich it is done in less than 5 minutes. The crew that works there are chill and down to earth. Out of all the countless times I have been there they have never let me down when it comes to the food or their customer service.

    (5)

  • Ada T.

    As soon as I read about the Youcanhascheeseburger, I knew Brunchbox would be a destination on my trip to Portland. Indeed, it ended up being the first thing I ate in the city. Sandwiching a hamburger patty and lettuce between two grilled cheese sandwiches on Texas toast is completely ingenious. But the best part was that this wasn't an instance where the idea was better than the execution, or that the item was gross and fatty for the sake of being gross and fatty -- truly, it was a delicious burger! The patty was juicy and the whole concoction was so wonderfully cheesy and buttery. Yum. I'm sort of glad Brunchbox isn't near anywhere I live, or I'd have to seriously evaluate how often I would let myself go. BTW, try ordering a Youcanhascheeseburger with a straight face. I mean seriously. "Hello, erm, I'd like to order a Youcanhascheeseburger" ...

    (5)

  • Jarrod S.

    To all of my "friends" and "yeeps." Up yours, damn you all I thought we were friends!? The fact I haven't reviewed this place should have sent up red flags, Gigantic flags with WTF all over them. I FINALLY tried brunchbox after lurking for months and months, and I have to say; to everyone i have ever met that has been here, FOR SHAME! WHY HAVEN"T I BEEN HERE UNTIL TODAY?@??@?@?@?@? The OMG! breakfast sandwhich could be summed up in one word...BOMB! The sandwhich was being split and was delivered as such. Plus 1 brunch box. The sandwhich had spam on it Plus 1 brunch box The entire transaction from ordering through tossing the wrapper out laster a whole 6 minutes and costed 6 dollars with water! Yes Yes Yes (que up the orgasm faking scene from "When Harry Met Sally" and add some rain) Good sandwhich, good value, friendly service served ninja quick. Favorite foodcart PERIOD YOUCANHASORGASM

    (5)

  • Lake G.

    The burgers are worth 5 stars, no doubt. Variety, quality, and bold flavors!

    (5)

  • Adam O.

    If you're looking for something just remotely healthy without 6 pounds of crispy fried bacon with cheese and double mayo this probably isn't the place for you. That being said, this place makes some intense, incredible sandwiches. Super tasty, and every time I feel like a 1600 calories sandwich is the way to go, ill def go here for another triple grilled cheese mayo bacon double decker with extra spam.

    (4)

  • Evan S.

    Awesome sandwich shop, got the youcanhas, delicious. So good in fact that I went again the next day. The build your own was an awesome way to customize. The restaurant is a little cramped but that won't deter many from hitting up this Portland gem.

    (5)

  • Jo C.

    Went there with a group of friends and my bf and I shared an OMG! with texas toast! lucky we did! it was ginormous! I asked for fries and the guy told me, we don't have fries, you won't be able to eat fries with this burger! so true! It had bacon, it had spam, it had ham, and it had burger! yum! Note: don't eat it over ur lap...juices everywhere!

    (5)

  • Sasha S.

    So, I tested it. I kept seeing Brunchbox on the top of the food list- and I thought, "Yah. I'm going to go and FIND a reason to de-rate them! Muhahaha" I can't do it.. to start the prices are just lovely. Angus beef patty burgers start at $3.75 and go up as you add toppings ($0.50 for cheese and such, $1.00 for meat and such). I almost went for the "ICanHazCheezburger" but.. I knew it would be amazing- but too much. So I got a beef burger add cheese, add bacon. I almost added chips, but they were out. No sauce- wanted to taste it free of change. One bite, I was hooked. I would drop a star for the fact the burger was wellwell done- but that's not their fault, that's silly Oregon food laws. The bacon was crispy, and clearly normal sized, the cheese goopy on top of a solid 1/4 lb burger patty. The only thing were the dudes were a bit... uhm... angry? I guess I'm not payin' for service- but they weren't much for that Portland customer service spirit one usually sees. I was kinda hoping for like some cool dudes, but got some pushy attitude- that's all right though, the burger made up for it. Thus I drop a star, because.. well. I'm a stickler for customer service. Over-all it's definitely a great eat, quick made, eaten on the street or the nearby benches.. I'd definitely do it again.

    (4)

  • Holy-foo' X.

    They should re-name this cart "PIMP MY MAN-WICH!" The all-time heavyweight champion of satire, Jonathon Swift, would have difficulty satirizing this food cart. The editors of "The Onion" would just shrug their sardonic shoulders and say, "She's good, as-is. Not a thing we can do to make her more absurd." Indeed there are so many varied and absurdly spectacular menu items, it warms the cockles of my cold, black heart (and indeed, makes my arteries positively shudder in terror) that I have barely scraped the surface of this menu, the "breadth" of which is as thick 'n' tasty as the thick slices o' Texas toast. Yow-za! Speaking of heavyweights, on to the featured menu items from the past 2 visits... The Thai Bacon was an embarrassment of riches, w/jalapenos and peanut sauce and pineapples permeating every last bite, saving you from every worrying "will there be one bland square millimeter here?" Not. A. Chance! The Outlaw probably should be outlawed for its caloric excesses and seems to laugh in your face about it. But it's the Redonkadonk, in all its ostentatious splendor, that is truly over the top. There are easily 2, even 3 man-sized meals on this monsta! I envision it as a movie villian of old, tying the damsel to the train tracks, and twirling one end of its pencil-thin mustachio, shaking its fist at the hapless hero/viewers. Whoever the evil geniuses are behind the culinary creations of Brunchbox, hats off to you. And hats off to Big Bad Bud, for the solid recommends for this place. It most certainly did NOT disappoint, and again, there's a good 6-8 more trips to this place before hitting the end of the original creations. Can't wait to try some of their breakfast sammies...

    (5)

  • Tom W.

    Pretty fun and tasty - get one of the burgers with the fun Texas toast on it, otherwise it's basically just a burger you could get anywhere. Small place, not a ton of seating. Tasty enough.

    (3)

  • W R.

    Bacon cheeseburger b/w two grilled cheese Things (cant call then sandwiches bc couldn't eat them solo--Way to dry) cost $9.25 bc had to order that a la carte--It didn't fit any of the "signature" options on the menu. I asked if I could get any mayo and ketchup. They said "no can do." Did I mention I paid extra, almost 10 bucks? Anyway, without any condiments the burger tasted like you would expect--pretty crappy. Also, again because no condiments and because the grilled cheese sandwiches weren't really sandwiches (very dry, etc), I was forced to eat it open-faced and throw the second sandwich away. In conclusion, good luck. PS. the only extra item I ordered was grilled onions and I think I tasted and saw two little pieces. That's it, but at least Those two pieces were "free." U Got to be thankful for what you get.

    (1)

  • Andy N.

    ummm ... $5.00 and you get an awesome sandwich out of a food truck?! yes please. pretty cool ordering system. mark out what you want on your sandwich and pass it on over the counter. Cash transactions makes things go smoothly

    (5)

  • Eric L.

    Dude, this place rocks! The YouCanHasCheeseburger should be renamed to the double-bypass grilled cheese cheeseburger or something along those lines. I'm sure I just took in enough artery clogging calories to last me through the rest of the day and through the night. Nevertheless, it tastes amazing! This sandwichburger is a giant beef patty smothered between 2 grilled cheese sandwhiches. And these GCS' are made with texas toast with lettuce, tomato, and grilled onions. I never thought I'd say this, but I think they need to put a little more veggies in there. I'm a hardcore carnivore and I consume very little veggies but I'm going on record here and saying to add a little more lettuce, please. I never thought I'd ever say that but it's true. The YouCanHas is awesome but about 2/3 the way through I got almost tired of the taste because it was just meat and cheese. In most instances that would be fabulous for me but not on this particular day. Just to let you know, I did finish it though. If you're a meat and cheese eater as I am, you'll love the YouCanHas. It'll rock your world!

    (4)

  • Maly S.

    Only tried one burger so far. I want to try more.

    (4)

  • Sara T.

    Portland was great because of the popularity of food stands/trucks. Talk about an awesome burger! They make grilled cheeses out of texas toast and use this as the bun for the cheeseburger. You can get the works with egg, spam, etc. but I opted for just a cheeseburger. I usually need fries with my burger, but this burger was beyond fine w/out them. Be sure to bring an empty stomach for this place and you'll surely be leaving happy...and fat.

    (5)

  • Rachel M.

    My friends always yell at me for not eating breakfast on the regular.... if I could get a breakfast sandwich from brunchbox every day, I would eat breakfast every day. It's that good.

    (5)

  • Melvin T.

    youcanhascheeseburger! Awesome, gooey grilled cheese Texas Toast sandwich X 2 with a juicy cheeseburger in the middle.When they say food should be against the law for being so good and being so bad for you this is exhibit A! How your bite goes: MMmmm grilled cheese sandwich...OMG....Cheeseburger....WTF? Grilled Cheese sandwich again?!!!! In the world of overly decadent burgers, this one is tops for me.

    (5)

  • Charly S.

    Texas toast grilled cheese for $2.50. And it tasted even better than I remember from childhood, perfectly browned and crispy, cheese melted and well proportioned. Yum, great snack!

    (5)

  • Trevor B.

    My wife thinks they made her the best breakfast sandwich ever. She was more than a little squeamish at the idea of getting food from a truck. Great bang for the buck.

    (5)

  • Stephen S.

    I had 1/2 the You Can Has Cheeseburger; a burger between two grill cheese sandwiches. It was disgustingly delicious. "Out of Control" is a good description.

    (5)

  • Andrew G.

    If I could pick a way to die, it would be death by SuperMAC. GO.. Black and Bleu is my 2nd favorite after the SuperMAC which is honestly complete chaos.

    (5)

  • Randy V.

    I did a quick mash up with this place and Spoons yesterday to get my soup and charred meat fix at the same time. Here I got a turkey burger with Swiss and mushrooms. The cart was busy so the cook was in the zone. I had my burger in just a few minutes. I took it and my soup back to the office. The burger was crisp on the outside and just blushing on the inside. I generally like my burgers well done but I didn't have to bother with these guys. They know how to cook a burger. It's never raw in the middle. They either sauteed the mushrooms or cooked them next to the burger, they we just tender and had a nice slightly salty kick to them. That mixed with the melted Swiss cheese made the burger into a little slice of heaven. A note on the service: They are usually quick but not always friendly. When they get busy the service level breaks down and they can be short or even sometimes rude with customers. That's why they only get 3 stars in the service category. I go here several times a month so I'll post further reviews. Let's see if the service improves. The bottom line: Service: *** Food: **** Price: *** 3.33 round down to 3.

    (3)

  • Ryan V.

    Amazing Burgers. Go here for an amazing burger. They are original, very well priced, and will fill you up!

    (5)

  • Alvina C.

    BrunchBox was one of the first food carts I remember going when the food cart scene exploded. I ordered the 5-Oh! and was amazed how wonderful it tasted. It had a sweet teriyaki sauce and pineapple (I picked it because of that). Simply wonderful. I would recommend any of the sandwiches. One of the seasonal sandwich I hesitate to recommend is the Colbert's Super Mac. It's not because of the taste, but the size. My dude friend and I shared one and our stomach nearly burst! I would order the Colbert's Super Mac again if we have another friend to tackle it.

    (4)

  • Michelle H.

    You know it's good when I don't miss the cheese. Fresh, delicious, and full of awesome flavor combinations--most of which include bacon. They have the pre-made beauties, all of which you can substitute what you want, or you could just go wild and build your own. I am a fan of the order card, no doubt about it. The lunch rush isn't much of a wait. They know that some of us have to schlep back to the surrounding offices in a somewhat timely manner and they grill accordingly. I don't think I waited longer than 4-6 minutes. The burgers are all kinds of affordable for a filling lunch, AND they take cards for a $0.50 charge. Thank you for that. They play Hot Water Music from time to time while grillin'. Be still my heart. They've renewed my faith in Texas Toast. You can get breakfast all day. All. Day. Most of all they allow you to be just as bad as you want to be. Have that simple burger or give into temptation and cradle the Redonkadonk in your hands. Your arteries will thank you for it.

    (5)

  • Joe M.

    You can either go to a fine diner and pay $8-10 on a burger or you can come to this great food cart and spend maybe half the price for just as great quality. I went out to enjoy the last of my 3 day weekend by treating myself to some food cart goodness. I arrived about 2:30 and no line present. I studied the menu and decided to build my burger. The basic burger comes with all the basic fixins such as veggies and condiments. Stuff like bacon, eggs, cheese are extra charge but certainly won't burst your budget. At $3 to start off with, I added bacon and cheese for a $1.50 more. My total bill came to $4.50. I went to the side cart for some curly fries which were also affordable with excellent portion size. I gave my order and just a few minutes later my burger arrived wrapped intact. I immediately opened the package and the burger was perfectly made. The bun was toasted and the lettuce was not that ice berg garbage that just needs to go away. I took one bite and I was able to taste everything on the burger. The bacon was not too thin nor too thick. The burger was very juicy and tender. It was not once soggy and yet before I knew it, it was gone in under 2 minutes. A couple walked by and was astonished at what I was eating. I told them where to go and they headed that way.

    (5)

  • Jose S.

    Cheap but awesome burgers!

    (5)

  • Anna T.

    This cart makes heart attacks, forreal. I got the "youcanhascheeseburger," which is two Texas Toast Grilled Cheeses as buns with regular cheeseburger insides. I ate all of it. It was delicious. I felt like I was going to die afterwards. Yeah, die and gone to heaven more like it! My friends shared the "redonkadonk" which is a burger with spam, egg, bacon, on two Texas Toast Grilled Cheeses. God this was delicious. I mean you think it's too much and possibly too salty, but the flavor combination is great. Really really delicious, but you should not eat it by yourself. Otherwise you'll just croak on the side walk. I think this place is amazing. The dude behind the counter seemed a little intimidating honestly, but he makes a MEAN burger and grilled cheese. Even though I'm back in SF, I really really crave this... NOM

    (5)

  • Sullivan F.

    their chesseburgers make me happy!

    (5)

  • Peter T.

    As they sometimes say in movie reviews, skip this if you don't want the spoiler, which is THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST BURGERS in Portland. Great beef, hand-formed, fresh-baked kaiser roll dusted with cornmeal, hot off the griddle. Had a bacon/cheese (swiss for me) with mayo, mustard, ketchup. Seriously. Thick enough to be juicy, thin enough to have crispy edges. Love it. I'll be back often.

    (4)

  • Sophia C.

    youCANhascheeseburger! Indeed! It's definitely one of the better burgers in town. It was good with the juicy, tasty patty sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches on texas toast. Just thinking about it makes me want more! FYI, in the pictures, the burger looks huge, but it's actually manageable by little Asian women like myself.

    (4)

  • Josh C.

    You can't go wrong with a breakfast sandwich but G'damn this thing was deelish. I can honestly say my experience with O.M.G. breakfast sandwich was the only good thing I had come across in portland. Fun fact of the day: Portland has the most strip clubs per capita.

    (5)

  • Cynthia G.

    The BLT was load with bacon, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes and sandwiched between tasty Texas toast. The service was quick and the prices were reasonable. They also have Cheezasaurus Rex (Texas toast grilled cheese shaped like a dinosaur)! Oh yeah, they also take credit cards which is nice for those who don't carry cash.

    (4)

  • JW R.

    Best burger in town? That's a bold statement. One I'm not *quite* willing to make, but I will say this could easily be my favorite burger in town. It sure as hell isn't any pre-formed patty, the bun was fresh and didn't suffer form Vanishing Bottom Bun Syndrome, the veggies were likewise fresh and crispy. AND you can order your condiments and veggies individually (from a CART! OMFG). The turnaround was kind of slow but you could see these guys working (and sweating) their asses off, and it was their lunch rush, so no sweat there. If you like your burgers fancy, you can get them fancy. If you can count spam as "fancy". They seem to really like spam here, I can't begin to imagine why. They have other stuff, too, housemade English muffins caught my eye the most, but I wanted to try the burger. Mmm. I also saw the U Can Haz Cheezeburger, it looked WAY better than Grilled Cheese Grill's variety. That burger, tho. Best burger in Portland? Maybe, just maybe.

    (4)

  • Aubrey S.

    Being a fan of the LA food trucks (yes, I know, they're on the 'out'...whatever!), I was excited to try a food cart in Portland. Brunch Box caught my eye with its cute marketing and uber-fatty selections. I ordered the smokehouse on texas toast with horseradish, and I was a happy camper. The patty was so juicy! Ordering was easy too...just grab a laminated form, mark your choice with sharpie, and hand it back.

    (5)

  • Ly H.

    Texas toast is amazing. I loved the whole experience. From reading the funny menu items, to ordering from handle-bar mustache hipster dude, to the first and last bite of my spam sandwich. The sandwich was a bit salty, but that's what I get when eating ham, and bacon, and spam all in the same bite. Loved it!

    (5)

  • Brennan D.

    WHile the cart is top notch in my opinion i have gone to the new brick n mortar location twice now. the first time was okay. this second time tonight wasnt so hot. Im not really one to leave bad reviews but look if im paying 6.50 for some fries that claim to have cheese bacon and green onions on them thats what i expect. I got the fries and the bacon but hardly any to no cheese whatsoever and absolutely no green onions. If you wanted super salty fries with bacon sprinkled on them with no cheese and no green onions then by all means this might be heaven to another person. Im not really into getting ripped off like this though. Might be awhile before i come to the new spot again as i feel a bit ripped off. Sorry Brunch Box you failed this time.

    (1)

  • Le E.

    best food cart that we tried while visiting portland! we tried the OMG breakfast sandwich and wished we were there longer to go back for lunch. the sandwich had everything you can imagine, even spam, and it was awesome! i've been absolutely obsessed with trying these carts and i'm glad that we tried brunch box. next time i'm in portland, it will be my first stop!

    (4)

  • Snow M.

    Can you really ever have enough pork product on a burger? I think not. After reading all the reviews for this place I thought I would give it a try since I am now unemployed and can actually be downtown at lunchtime. Everything on the menu looked good and I didn't know where to begin. I settled on the OMG! Burger. Bun, lettuce, tomato, egg, spam, bacon, ham, cheese, patty and then bun. There was a very short wait even though I was there at noon thirty and the street was bustling. The first thing I noticed was the weight of the burger. This was no wimpy McDonald's cheeseburger. This was a serious undertaking. I had happened to run into a friend of mine (no, not Beth) while waiting, so she and I parked our butts on some out of the way stairs. She had the breakfast biscuit which also looked very good. Good enough I might have to go back and try that. I tried, I really did. I wanted to be able to finish the monument to meat but I failed. As I sat there with the meat sweats starting and looking sadly at the last few bites, I knew the burger had won. I went down swinging and burping. I will so be putting this place on the list for the next time Beth comes into town.

    (4)

  • Andrew G.

    With all the burgers out there, it is difficult for any one to stand out. Well, they got a burger here that does stand out. The meat is juicy and great quality, the toppings are fresh, varied, and tasty, and the texas toast really brings it together. You really have to go get a burger here.

    (4)

  • Beth C.

    Today, the heavens opened up and a thousand Mr. T Angels descended from the heavens and sang the name of deliciousness...and Brunchbox be thy name! There's a lot of food cart hype in this town, but not everyone can deliver - which is why The Brunchbox is so special. The magic has got to be in the griddle, as everything from the ham to the Rick Perry Texas Toast to the burgers were all seared to perfection upon the superheated face of the metal. I had the Outlaw; an exquisite burger with cheddar cheese, bacon, crispy onions and bbq sauce. Every bite was packed with a combination of flavors that melded perfectly together - it was NOT the fat-bomb I was bracing for. My companion ordered the OhMyGod; a divine, many layered creation consisting of burger, egg, onions, bacon and cheese. I watched him eat through that thing like a champ, having to take breaks between bites to savor the range of flavors. We were surprised that the two gentlemen cooking said creations were able to coax such a multifaceted spectrum of flavors out of the ingredients. What more could we have desired as diners? We wished we had a ledge or table to sit at in order to eat without being badgered by homeless people asking for money. I love you The Brunchbox. It's not just because you play The Eagles of Death Metal or wear Mr. T shirts, it's because you're a food cart that's doing it right.

    (5)

  • Quisha F.

    Any place you can sub a regular patty of a turkey with no charge is an A+ in my books!! Don't let the cheap price fool ya, the quality of the burgers are amazing. Oh and not to mention they cook them in record time! Not only is the name food cart cute, but the names for the burgers are awesome. I love eating here. It's the best, cheapest, place to get a quick yummy lunch!

    (5)

  • Peter S.

    The cure for my brew fest hangover. Two grilled cheese with a Bacon cheese burger in between. Oh god! I totally youcannedthatcheeseburgerwithgrilledcheeseallovert­hatstreetcornernomorehangoverburp.

    (5)

  • Jung K.

    Maybe I was expecting too much. (the hype the hype!) and the $10 price tag for their Redonkadonk had me expecting a GINORMOUS burger. I went early so there was no line and when I ordered, the food came out promptly. But....so small (relatively speaking of course)....Ok, some might consider it to be a rather large burger but when I expect big, I mean B-I-G. Flavorwise, it was pretty good but nothing that blew my mind. Just a regular burger with all the extras like eggs and bacon and cheese (I've been to many greasy burger joints that throw in everything but the kitchen sink so this isn't anything new) Maybe I need to try the less expensive options and rate those but for the $10, the value was lacking. (I grabbed some more food from a Thai cart later. Yes, I'm a piggy)

    (3)

  • Nicole G.

    yesi*CAN*hascheezeburger here! I can has it meat or veg! I can has it for 5.50! I CAN. YOU CAN. WE ALL CAN. The buns are two texas toast grilled cheese sandwiches. You will want to pass out but you will enjoy. I strongly echo the feelings of fellow yelper forrest s. in saying that though some of the burgers here may *actually* cause you to die...it truly would be a beautiful death.

    (5)

  • Trevor M.

    I like me a burger and I think I'm pretty good at cooking them up myself as well. Let me tell you, this place has it going on. For a cart, the menu is BIG, with lots of different options. They have some standard burgers they make (of which most of them are pretty non-standard when you read 'em). Then, you can even build your own burger from the ground up and the price is damn unbeatable. All sorts of sauce options, cheeses, eggs, bacon (for the pork inclined) it just goes on. Heck, you can even do a turkey burger. To top it off you can sub Texas Toast for the bun and I'm going to tell you, you'd be wise to do it because it rounds out one of the best burgers I've had in a long time.

    (5)

  • Sue C.

    Okay, so 3rd time in 5 days. Love this place. The burgers are fabulous and the breakfast sandwich to die for. And fast. Soundtrack. not so much.

    (5)

  • Kalon W.

    This place was so well reviewed that I went out of my way to try it. Boy was I disappointed. I had the OMG! Burger. It should be called the "OMG where's the beef! Burger." The meat patty was tiny and crumbling. This was at MOST 1/8lb patty, if that. There was a generous helping of ham and other toppings on there, which were flavorful, and completely drowned out the beef, or lack thereof... The biggest downer on this burger was that it was drenched. On my first bite I had ketchup dripping down both hands down to my wrists, and juices from the ham and toppings as well as grease streaming down into my lap. Wear a full body bib if you try this place. I've never eaten a puddle claiming to be a burger until today. The prices were reasonable and the time I waited wasn't too bad, but I expected a lot more in a burger and I don't think I'll be back.

    (2)

  • Christine Z.

    Brunchbox works the corner of 5th and Stark like a hardworking hooker!!! Brunchbox burgers are the business! The ones that keep us coming back are: - OMG: all beef patty + bacon + ham + spam + egg = OH MY GAWD! duh! If you aren't afraid of all that protein, do it! You'll love it! - Trial by Fire: pepperjack cheese + grilled jalapenos + bacon + aardvark habanero hot sauce = heaven slapped between two buns for any lover of spicy food! - Slaughterhouse IV: beef patty + turkey patty + bacon + egg = everything but the barnyard! Holy moly this thing is huge! But it's really good! And, if you can put your mouth around the whole stankin' thing to get a little bit of everything in one bite, bravo to you! - Black & Bleu: I am a sucker for bacon... and bleu cheese! So, I get this whenever it's on the menu. Brunchbox's B&B is one of my favorites! - Grilled PB&J: creamy PB - yum! blackberry jam - double yum! texas toast - ahhh! i wish the PB&J sammies my mom made me as a kid were just as tasty as these! This box is laced with crack - once you experience Brunchbox, no trip to PDX is complete without a taste!

    (5)

  • Connie H.

    Holy schmokies, I'm glad I tried this place. We came into town with a mission--to eat our faces off. And that is why we started out at Brunchbox at 9am. Screw logic! We were eager to start noshing. We went for the famed youcanhazcheeseburger, that monstrosity of a cheese burger sandwiched between grilled cheese sammies. I wasn't sure about getting in this deep in the morning, but my moon, stars, partner-for-life had tunnel vision. All he wanted to do was to shove this abomination into his face hole. It was good. Really good. I don't usually like grease upon grease married with grease, but I lost my mind while I ate this and want another one. I might have to try to make it at home. They will have to break down my walls to carry me out.

    (5)

  • Jessica N.

    Definitely worth the 10 minutes late from lunch break... And that several block walk from my downtown office. They may not have sides such as fries or the works, but Sidecart right next door adds to the awesomeness that downtown food carts have to offer. Brunch Box burgers are superb and delicious, totally shreds the other burger places to pieces. [Please do we REALLY need a mobile Burgerville? Although good at times.] If you haven't tried it yet, you have no idea what you're missing. Often you find yourself having burgers that are dry from other domains, but these burgers are juicy and mouthwatering. The OMG Burger is great; Spam, ham, egg, bacon? What more is there to ask? I recommend washing down this delicious lunch with a Mandarin Orange soda from one of the Mexican food carts and get yourself some fried okra from Sidecart... You won't regret it.

    (4)

  • Hayden N.

    I am not quite sure what the rave is all about--the Brunch Box is mediocre to me. Upon getting my sandwich, I thought they had messed up my order because it was on a normal bun instead of Texas toast. I proceeded to eat it because, I figured, it's only the bread they switched by accident because it still had barbecue sauce, but after a couple bites I realized it was a white cheese not cheddar and missing a lot of the ingredients. They were nice enough to remake my order, but I still thought it was just okay and nothing unique. The prices were decent.

    (3)

  • Shane S.

    Let me start by saying this: If there was ever a burger that reached into the depths of my soul, found the source of my hunger, kicked it's ass, and then sat down with my stomach for a candle-lit massage... It was here at the Brunchbox. I frequently drive from Vancouver into the heart of Portland's thriving food cart communities to tantalize my taste-buds and indulge my carnie food cravings. On this particular trip, however, I was hungry before I even left my house. By the time i got to Brunchbox I was so hungry that I was all shaky and dry-heavey, if you know what I mean. Who knows, this state of being could have contributed to my enjoyment of the experience as a whole. I was a bit indecisive as I stared at the many combinations of beautiful burger combinations, and I was a bit worried about ordering something so big that I couldn't finish it. So I asked the guy if he thought I could handle the 'YouCanHasCheeseburger'. His response, "Actually, it's not really that much food". Seems easy for the 275lb beef-cake-powerhouse looming in the shadows of the tiny compartment to say. "What the hell, lets do it. In fact, add some bacon to that rig" I said, in the very moments before my life would change forever. here it came, a giant bacon cheeseburger with grilled cheese sandwiches in place of the buns. I ate every bite. Every last delicious, golden-crispy, melt-in-your-mouth bite.

    (5)

  • Jessie N.

    Benedict Sammie. A sandwich made of YES.

    (5)

  • Ross H.

    there's just something so simple about good texas toast sandwiches, and brunchbox has seemed to master this art. The breakfasts are to die for, they had a special up (not removed) that was 2 eggo waffles for the bread, sausage, bacon, ham, 2 eggs, and syrup! I think I ate it solid for about 2 weeks straight for every meal. The burgers (sandwiches) are also really really REALLY good too! When I moved back to Portland from living down south for a few years I had heard rumors of a place that serves a burger between two grilled cheese sandwiches. hmmm, I though, sounds too good to be true. It wasn't! What I think makes BB's icanhascheez burger :the burger between two grilled cheese" so good is that even under all that weight, the texas toast remains firm! i have to admit that yes I have tried grilled cheese grill's version and the bread was super soggy and limp (lol) under all that weight. Def wasn't worth the price in my eyes. BB's icanhascheez burger was much better and less strain on the wallet as well! Keep up the good work, i'll be back soon!

    (5)

  • Liz M.

    Yow, I think my arteries hardened just reading the menu. I went with a 'simpler' option - basically a burger on texas toast and a diet coke listed on the menu for $6. I had a "duh" moment when I belatedly remembered that Oregon has no sales tax and my meal really was just $6. The burger was pretty tasty and the toast was an interesting variation, although I'm probably more of a bun gal. The guys running the stand were very nice and quick. I'm jealous of my Portland coworkers since Seattle doesn't have a parking lot of food stands that I can walk to for lunch. Listening to the guy playing Girl from Ipanema while waiting for my food was fun too.

    (4)

  • Allana B.

    My Husband and I were visiting Portland, we found this place through yelp on our second day dinner, and lets just say we went back the next day right before we left for lunch. The customer service was great and did not seem to mind my little changes to there masterpieces. My husband was in love right from the get go when he saw the grilled cheese buns. He had the Monstrosity and I had the Steak House. Coming from the land of In N Out and Hodads in San Diego, we have turned into the Burger enthusiasts, and my husband said " this is the best burger I have ever had". After much discussion we came down to the source of what made this burger amazing, and this was the heart of the burger itself. The meat is so juicy! Of course this make the best burger, I do not know what these guys do to the meat but whatever it is, this is what make this small burger place stand out from the rest!

    (5)

  • Jazz M.

    I love me some burgers, I eat a lot of them, and so stumbling across the food carts downtown while looking for lunch with a friend, Brunchbox caught my eye. I was not disappointed. It all tasted amazing, the prices were unbelievable, and I will definitely be heading back for more delicious meat sandwiches. There are so many more combinations to try!

    (5)

  • Marie M.

    Best burger cart by far in Portland. Being able to customize your burger is such a great option, I wish more carts offered that - and the grilled jalapenos are amazing. Otherwise I tend to keep it simple - ketchup, pickles, and onions. And you can get veggie patties too!! I would like 5 of their burgers right about now. And I just ate one.

    (5)

  • Jasmine L.

    I did it - I had the Redonkadonk and it was actually incredibly flavorful and delicious! What's a Redonkadonk? Here's the breakdown: - A Burger topped with american cheese, bacon, fried ham, fried spam, egg-over-easy, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, ketchup, mustard & mayo stuffed between two Texas toast grilled cheese sandwiches!!!!! Now granted, it was HUGE and VERY MESSY (I had egg in my hair and all over my face) but what I couldn't believe was that it was actually delicious - it wasn't just a sandwich with everything in it just because - it was made with care and really, really flavorful and delicious! Hats off to the visionary chef(s) behind Brunchbox that came up with this incredibly ridiculous sandwich and made it taste AMAZING!

    (5)

  • Amanda P.

    Best breakfast sandwich I have eaten so far is their Black and Bleu. WONDERFUL!

    (5)

  • Keith B.

    Redonkulous. The new menu is as massive and amazing as the imagination of these owners. These guys are masters of the flat top. Perfectly toasted bread, great ingredients and loads of options. The food that we get to eat here is art for your mouth!!

    (5)

  • Brett F.

    Loved the icanhazcheezburger.

    (5)

  • Phil M.

    For decadent burgers, this place has no equal. I had the YouCanHasCheeseburger, mainly for the name, but also because it's a burger sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches. Let me repeat that. A burger. Sandwiched. Between TWO OTHER SANDWICHES! Oh sure, I made it a turkey burger patty to "go healthy". That's not the point. The point is, this burger is only in the medium rung on the ladder of crazy burgers that this place has established. Take, for instance, the burger my wife had: the Monstrosity. It's a Li'l Mo sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches. And what is the Li'l Mo? 2 beef patties, double cheddar, 4 strips of bacon, ketchup, and mayo. So, for fans of Hardee's, it's a Monster burger SANDWICHED between 2 grilled cheese sandwiches. On this day, my wife out-manned me. There is lighter fare, so don't be scared away by my story of "OMG THESE BURGERS!" You can, as I did, go with a turkey patty or even a veggie patty, and they have regular non-grilled-cheese-sandwich bread to put it between. They have a vast array of add-ons and toppings, along with some items for the kids. Basically, if you're a fan of burgers, these guys really give it to you your way.

    (5)

  • Lily L.

    One guy doing it all! I seriously have no PITY for restaurants that are slow after going here. There were 2 people in front of me, and I was with a group of friends. We all got our food in a timely manner around 5-7 minutes. After getting the food, I walked a couple blocks to starbucks to grab a drink. Then I walked to the park near Nordstroms. After that good 10 minutes, I ate my sandwich. It was NOT SOGGY!!! It was still quite warm after all the walking. The flavor was good. I really enjoyed it. I had youcanhascheeseburger or something. The concept of this place is pretty simple. At japanese place they offer pencils and paper to order. At this place, they use a dry erasable menu. I can't wait to go here again! If you go here, don't count your calories =) or you might want to head to the gym for the next 10 days! I went here on July 4th! Thank you for not taking a day off!

    (5)

  • christopher n.

    For my money, Trial by Fire is the best burg in Portland.

    (4)

  • Forrest S.

    What can I say about Brunchbox that hasn't already been said? The burgers here are to die for, and some, such as the Redonkadonk, may actually cause you to die, but it would be a beautiful death. Today I had the spicy burger, which had roasted jalepenos, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions and bacon. It was $5.50. I could pay twice as much at a sit down burger joint and it wouldn't be half as good as this burger is. It was perfect. From the amount of toppings, to the slightly crispy on the outside, but oh so moist and tender on the inside burger, it was perfect. Easily one of the best burgers I have ever had. Why the hell didn't I get two? I want to go back. NOW. I could probably eat here every day, but money and a desire to not have a massive heart attack before I hit 30 are keeping me from that. Even if you aren't downtown, this place is worth the trip.

    (5)

  • Susan C.

    Don't expect any healthy options here, but give one a try and then call your doctor because a heart attack is bound to be eminent. Try not to think about that and you're sure to feel like you've bitten into a piece of heaven. The BLT was just divine. I could appreciate the perfectly grilled Texas toast, thickly sliced tomatoes and each bacon sliced seemed to be cooked to perfection.

    (4)

  • Jason G.

    This is what the food truck scene is all about.

    (5)

  • Edward J.

    I don't get the big deal about this place. Its too greasy and oily. I tried three burgers and one breakfast sandwich. Each has unique taste but all has the same greasy after taste. If you like grease and fatty animal oil soaked texas toast on bacon. Sure! But I'm gonna pass on these guys. Just not my cup of tea. Sorry!

    (3)

  • H T.

    my first meal in portland was at brunchbox. i got a breakfast sandwich which was an omelet w/ 3 veggies of my choice, on grilled wheat toast. it was really tasty and reasonably priced. hubby got a veg burger, which i liked, but he's super picky about his patties, so he didn't enjoy it as much as i did.

    (4)

  • Marcella G.

    Brunch Box is the illegitimate father of my unborn food baby. I ordered the Monstrosity (the most expensive item on the menu: $11.50). What I received was nothing short of a religious experience. Two beef patties, two slices of cheese, four strips of bacon... all settled between two grilled cheese sandwiches. But you don't have to be fat-minded like me to enjoy this food truck--my girlfriend ordered a double vegan burger and is insisting we move to PDX. I loved that the paper they wrap their sandwiches in has their cute logo printed all over it--definitely not necessary but I felt it was a polished finishing touch. Did I mention they have great hours?

    (5)

  • R G.

    I tried their Omelette

    (3)

  • Rad P.

    As my coworker and I pulled onto the freeway heading toward downtown the rain was pouring hard and traffic was a bitch, however our appetites kept us going. I'd seen Brunch Box profiled on the Cooking Channel show Eat Street and she already had it on her to eat at list so it was a lunch date. As we parked, the rain stop, the clouds parted, and there were blue skies overhead - a definite good sign. An even better sign was the super awesome guy working the front of the truck who handled our inability to decide with chivalry and humor. Quickly tho it was decided that we should have an omg! breakfast sandwich on a bagel and a newish outlaw burger (of course we were sharing, oh gluttonous ones, although really we probably each could have devoured a redonkadonk). Wow. Like, wow. The burger was perfectly cooked, the bbq and bacon were scrumptious. Even bigger wowsers to the omg! sandwich - there's just something about a fried egg, cheese and lots of fried meat products (yes, there was spam involved but I swear to whatever god(s) you may worship it has to be eaten to be believed) that makes me want to roll around on the ground moaning loudly in ecstasy. Fear not, I refrained - we were in public, after all. And yes, I'll be going back.

    (5)

  • Ryan T.

    Ok, so I was a skeptic. But when there was a groupon for $6 of food for $3 I figured I could take the plunge. Well guess what? No disappointment here! Everything was perfect. The meat was tasty and well cooked...not too raw not too tough. The bread was good though I would not say it is high quality as in "Dave's Killer Bread". But I wouldn't have it any other way. Who wants a fancy ass grilled cheese sandwich on top of tasty burger and special sauce? Not me! Besides, the american cheese would have been out of place. I seriously enjoyed my lunch. It was really really good. So will I go back? Duh, YES. Often? No, heart attacks and clogged arteries are nothing to be triffled with. So take it in but do so sparingly. Besides, you'll enjoy it all the more. And as they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder (and healthier in this case).

    (4)

  • Kelly B.

    Yum, the blue cheese burger is great and you must add the bacon. It's not highly advertised but they do have a frequent buyer card which is worth getting. Just ask the person working there. Hint: be prepared to order when you get to the window as they try to help as many customers as fast as possible, but if they need to be at the grill they will be at the grill. This also means that if you get to the window and they are not instantly greeting you, don't feel bad - your burger will get the same attention! Make sure to grab extra napkins, you can also grab a soda and chips and walk five blocks to the Waterfront to enjoy your lunch! Next time I may request double extra bacon.

    (5)

  • Asher B.

    Top-flight burgers to enjoy as you stand around in the rain? What more can you ask for? Seriously though the burgers are amazing! Juicy, messy and delicious, just as God intended. I had the Trial by Fire and it totally lived up to the hype. Don't miss this joint next time you find yourself wondering around the Rose City car park foodtopia wonderland.

    (5)

  • Drue C.

    The frequent buyer card at this place actually frightens me. I am pretty sure if I ate 9 redonkadonks I would die of a redonkadonk cardiac attack that involved blockage in just about every orifice of my body. No matter, I only ate one of these monsters that consists of; 2 Texas toast grilled cheese sandwiches nestling a cheeseburger, spam, bacon, ham, egg, mayo, ketchup, mustard and some of that produce that is supposed to make you feel better about the whole thing. Who am I kidding? I got about 1/3 of the way through that puppy, and couldn't eat for the rest of the day. I would do it again. Maybe not 9 times, but perhaps 7, maybe 8. I won't get the freebie, but it is not needed. The food speaks for itself, a gluttonous mess of all things bad for you and good, no freebie required.

    (4)

  • Scott S.

    This is quite possibly my favorite non fancy burger in town(meaning you don't specify doneness level) Just a solid great burger nothing more......nothing less.

    (4)

  • Chad P.

    Excellent breakfast sandwich! I had a lumberjack (French toast bread, bacon, ham, sausage, onions, and maple syrup) and it was good, but a little on the messy side. The others in our group enjoyed their sandwiches as well.

    (4)

  • Bennett L.

    Hands down the best food cart in Portland town. Brunchbox just makes the good shit. No pantywaste vegan crap you're only eating because of your liberal guilty conscious. No ethnically charged concoctions that only cater to a small segment of the market. No waiting 15 minutes for hand-crafted artisan pasta or fair trade pizza whateverthehell. This is burgers, grilled cheese, breakfast sandwiches and all the other artery clogging delicacies that regular blue collar folk like to chow down on. I've probably stopped at Brunchbox half a dozen times in my two months living in Portland. In fact I just had sausage, egg and cheese on a bagel before I went to work today. I usually get the grilled cheese on texas toast. (Most of their breads are homemade) My next comment is going to be easy to understand... BRUNCHBOX MAKES THE BEST GRILLED CHEESE. No gimmicky school bus. Just two slices of bread, one slice of cheese, one oiled up hot griddle, and a crispy piece of heaven in your hand 3 minutes later. Best of all it only costs two bucks unlike the overinflated prices at other spots around town. The staff aren't weird hippies or hipsters. Just regular dudes. Super friendly too. They know they're loved and they show it back. Try the Redonkadonk if you dare. It was just took Oregon's spot on the 50 fattiest foods in America list on health.com or something. Another great thing about Brunchbox is that you can use your debit card. Yes, it's an extra 25-cent charge, but at least they give you that option. Beware of vagrants who like to frequent this stretch of food carts at 5th and Stark, but it's totally worth it. Go there and eat something.

    (5)

  • C L.

    I decided to try this food cart after hearing about and reading reviews on Yelp. You can create your own burger or try one of theirs. I settled on the blue cheese burger and it was great selection. The service was fast, despite being noon on a weekday. Will definitely eat hear again if I am ever at this food pod.

    (4)

  • Liezl S.

    WOW! Food carts galore! Innovative way to order, re-useable cards to customize the burger the way you want it! Had the outlaw burger on texas toast, decorated with crispy thin onion rings, a tang of bbq sauce to give it some kick, the outlaw should be outlawed! I was literally full for 5 hours after that! Great prices and friendly staff! Great hidden gem in the sea of food carts!

    (4)

  • André M.

    Great food, great guys, great price -- I only have good things to say about this food cart!

    (5)

  • Dave N.

    Best food truck/cart/stall I've ever been to. Prices are incredibly reasonable, but maybe that's because I'm used to paying $15 for an equivalent sandwich in SF. During a trip here, I came here twice for breakfast. No line or anything (pretty sure if this was open in any other city there'd be a line around the block). Guy working the counter was super nice. Double-Down baby. Which I had some Tabasco with me or something.

    (5)

  • Terry S.

    Never frozen. Portlands own in-n-out! Will be open this summer until 8:00pm.

    (5)

  • Tim W.

    Best breakfast sandwiches in town! Cures your morning woes with every bite. Try the sausage, egg, American cheese, jalapeño, on Texas toast. You'll be in heaven.

    (5)

  • Drew L.

    If you want a delicious sandwich/burger at a good price, and pretty fast, this is the place. Top notch food from some cool fellows. Easily one of my faves.

    (4)

  • Henry L.

    Now, I don't really get the food cart thing. I'm from Seattle area and don't experience the fascination of food carts. But I must say, this specific cart (along with couple others) is helping me to realize what I am missing in my life. When I saw the descriptions of the burgers/sandwiches, my mouth dropped. Not by the price but by the ingredients that I can consume at once. The gf got a breakfast sandwich, which I thought it was good. But I got the OMG Burger and let me tell you, OMG! When I took the first bite, it felt like Usher was singing OMG in my head over and over. It didn't end until I finish my burger. This burger has everything I love and wanted in a burger. It contains burger, spam, eggs, ham, bacon and cheese. There was so much going on with this burger that at times, I couldn't taste the spam. Not complaining. If you were to ask me "what could BB can improve on?" I would say add fries, onion rings or tots. It would of defiantly complete my meal with a side dish or even in the burger. Something just felt wrong without any fries along with my wonderful burger. So please read this review, go get yourself a burger, come back with a better yelp than this. Burrrrr, Gucci.

    (5)

  • Zachary C.

    Deeeeelicious! The juiciest burger ever at an affordable price, I would definitely go back to Oregon just to get another 5-Oh Hawaiian burger.

    (5)

  • Lauren D.

    What a treat to stumble upon! Visiting Portland we knew about the food truck scene, but did not know the popular ones. I ordered the breakfast sandwich (fried egg, bacon, cheese). It was made perfectly and tasted great! My friend ordered the monte cristo which was very good, but a bit too sweet for me. Another great find and worth the hype!

    (4)

  • Ashley B.

    Turkey burger was delish! Quick, cheap, yummy lunch. And nice guys working too.

    (4)

  • Mac M.

    So my dl and I decided to go downtown to sample the fare of the local food carts on 5th. First stop was the Brunchbox, and we got a 1/2 lb burger or rather two 1/4 patties. Our toppings were a fried egg, tomato & lettuce with the usual condiments. It was pretty darned good; the meat was cooked perfectly and was very fresh tasting (that's what she said) as were the veggies. I will be going there again someday soon.

    (4)

  • Jordan K.

    I just ate here for the first time, and I say that Brunchbox is a great addition to the food cart lot! Their menu is quite unique (which is nice on a block with multiple thai carts and multiple mexican carts). For example, they make homemade English muffins for their breakfast sandwiches. I don't know how they are though, because they were sold out when I got there! That's OK, though, cause I had something else on my mind: the You Can Has Cheezburger. Besides the name (I have an aversion to anything LOLCatz-y), this was amazing. Its a burger in between two Texas Toast grilled cheese sandwiches. MMMMMMMM! Like a heart attack wrapped in paper, but I'm oh so OK with that. I saw it on their menu after I'd unfortunately already given my money to another cart yesterday, and I was NOT going to make the same mistake twice. I'm looking forward to heading back to try their other stuff. Also, one of the owners said they'll be opening on Saturdays also, which is nice for those of us without Mon-Fri jobs. Anyway, highly recommended, especially if you like cheeseburgers.

    (5)

  • Tai T.

    I don't get it why there are so many 4 and 5 star ratings for this place. The burgers were not that great as it came out like someone stepped on them (quote from a friend that saw the picture of the burgers) and the beef was bland and super greasy. If you are ever in Seattle, try the Counter, Blue Moon or Charlie's Flame Broiled Burger and you will agree that this place is no 4/5 star burger joint. I would like to add that there were some positives such as the uniqueness of the menu and the staff that works there were pretty friendly.

    (2)

  • Sean S.

    First of all they have Baconnaise. It's amazing. Bacon + Mayonnaise = Baconnaise. Secondly their food is ridiculous. Ridiculously imaginative. Ridiculously fun. Ridiculously good. The "Secret Twitter Password Specials" give me all the more reason to return regularly. I keep bringing friends to this cart and I later learn that they are bringing other friends to this cart as well. I have nothing but positive things to say about the Brunchbox.

    (5)

  • Colby A.

    The burgers are heavenly. Keep it up, guys!

    (5)

  • Lindsay W.

    Mmmmy- they can make one delicious burger. The black and blue burger was perfect. Staff was super nice and service was quick. Can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Joe C.

    I had the basic cheeseburger with some cheddar and bacon and it was fantastic. Very flavorful and served up quickly. I highly recommend them. This is one of the best food carts in town.

    (5)

  • Nils B.

    BrunchBox is a great grease-bomb sandwich place (as you've perhaps gathered), complete with the occasional gruff service. (Regarding episode below - owner swiftly contacted me to apologize and explained that normally they have a sign up, hence the confusion - I've accordingly revised my review upwards and softened wording some, though with the caveat that service can still be a bit rough. Not "Soup Nazi" though.) Regarding service: to start there's a typical "ignore the customer" - don't expect "I'll be right with you" or even acknowledging eye contact until you've waited. Now the tale of "Saucy with the sauces": Today I ordered a sandwich and then wanted to add sauce. When I asked for sauce, I was *scolded* by the cook/server ("We never do this - if you want a sauce, ask for it and we'll put it on (when making it)."), which is inexcusable, first because it's rude, and second since I was not *asked* "Do you want any sauce on that? We have X, Y, and Z." when ordering (and subsequently asking what sauces they had available was like pulling teeth). It's fine if they prefer to put sauces on themselves rather than leaving them out, but being presumptuous and condescending is not. [Normally there's a sign, hence the confusion.] Note that this was *not* a busy time - there was no-one waiting. The food is admittedly tasty, and the price good value, and this may have been an isolated incident, but expect some 'tude with your brunch. (Admittedly, you *probably* don't need mayo with your bleu cheese, but you know you want it.)

    (4)

  • Christina G.

    I got the regular burger, with cheese--less than $4. I'm sold! I asked for the standard lettuce, tomato, and onion (no extra charge). To my delight, I discovered that the onion was not raw, but caramelized, at no extra charge! Awesome!

    (5)

  • Alana K.

    Visited the Brunchbox this week for the first time and was pretty excited after reading all of the reviews on here. I ordered the YOUCANHASACHEESEBURGER and thought it was good. Very cool idea to put a burger between 2 grilled cheese sandwiches, but the result was not as life changing as one would expect. The meat was cooked perfectly, but I didn't think the sandwich had much flavor to it. But, I'll definitely be back to try more next time... My mom had the Black and Bleu and just LOVED it.

    (3)

  • Kathy T.

    SO GOOOOOOD!! this was the first food cart we went to and it was just amazing. i got the fire by trial and it was so juicy and and the toppings were fresh. my burger was huge too so it took quite awhile to eat. awesome burger for an awesome price. plus the cook was fast.

    (5)

  • Garet M.

    Not much to say aside from cheap and really, really good. Try the Black and Blue Burger, or, if you don't mind feeling your arteries harden while you chew, the You CAN Haz Cheezburgr.

    (5)

  • jered H.

    It's real good

    (5)

  • Heather S.

    Wow! Let's just say the Slaughterhouse is the best burger ever. I thoroughly enjoyed this burger. Wish they were everywhere but I guess that's what makes it special though.

    (5)

  • James D.

    Killer burgers and milkshakes. Dont like their breakfast sammiches quite as much. Cool people working there every time I've gone. They are open a lot too so that's awesome. Create your own is the way to go. It's cheaper and you get exactly what you want. I will be back again fo sho.

    (5)

  • Renalen C.

    "You Can Haz Cheeseburger" are you kidding me? a bacon cheese burger with grilled cheese sandwiches as the buns? the concept alone is genius and surreal. 3 of us ordered that. but just one. to share between us all. & it was a symphony of cheesy, burger-y goodness, with a small (okay fine medium-large) side of guilt. i remember the experience going by too fast for my own liking. i suggest you should try this at least once. youre gonna want it all to yourself. but i guarantee you wont feel as bad afterwards if you invite 2 other friends to help you finish it. :D

    (4)

  • Joe M.

    On my very first day in Portland, I absolutely had to give these food carts a try. Wanting to go balls to the wall right away, I decided to tackle the popular Brunchbox cart. Always game for some ridiculous, I stared at their menu in awe as it was so hard to decide what kind of heart attack I wanted to suffer. I ultimately decided to go for their redonkadonk, an OMG with their grilled cheese buns. It's got beef, cheese, bacon, ham, spam, and an egg with all the fixin's and of course, the Texas toast grilled cheeses. Simply, ridiculous. Simply...delicious! Well, at least the first half. After that, I started feeling my heart slow down but I powered forward. Nonetheless, it was pretty good considering how crazy it was. However, besides being a novelty, I'll stick with their normal burgers in the future which I might add are very reasonably priced. Service was pretty cool at Brunchbox and I really like their green method of taking orders with the dry erase menus. The food was really tasty (and really horrible for you) and it's clear to see why they're so popular. They're located outside so your dog is obviously welcome. Brunchbox is worth checking out if you're a glutton like me but otherwise there are lots of carts vying for your attention. I'd go back though and would encourage you to give it a try! Food: 8/10 Service: 9/10 Price: $ Atmosphere: 8/10

    (4)

  • Tom T.

    There is some serious "fauna" going on with my "redonkadonk" sandwich. I have waited a long time to try this food cart. Delicious. I'm in cholesterol overload, and lived to write this review. I wish they were closer in to the S.E. Thank God "thermal dynamics" helps the sandwich stay warm from here to my house. Great value, too. Very hard to compete against these guys.

    (5)

  • Mel B.

    Bomb bomb bomb. I have eyes for this food truck and this one alone. I have only ever ordered the montecristo sandwich and probably will never try anything else. The wonderful man(sandwhich God) hands it to you wrapped and with a promise that it will drip maple syrup all over you. Fine. By. Me. Grab a bench if you can and be ready to be punched in the mouth by pure, sweet, awesomeness.

    (5)

  • Brad E.

    Today, we decided to find out what the big deal is with Portland's food carts. The big deal was a monster burger served between two grilled cheese sandwiches with bacon added for good measure. This creation is known as youcanhascheeseburger. The burger is good but it wasn't as insanely good as I expected. The grilled cheese sandwich buns were made on texas toast. This fact gave the burger a large amount of bread or bun. The grilled cheeses had plenty of American cheese. This was one of the highlights. I wanted the sandwiches to be a little more buttery. They were good grilled cheese but not over the top good. The burger was a good sized patty and was juicy and cooked perfectly. With the bulk of the grilled cheese sandwiches, the burger gets a little lost. The toppings were more noticeable than the cheeseburger. The flavor of the burger was good but it got a little lost in the grilled cheeses. The bacon I added to this burger added some good flavor. I'd recommend bacon on it. If I were to do it over again, I'd get one of their burgers on a bun. The novelty and concept of the grilled cheese bun made it irresistible but I left without really knowing whether they made great burgers. The burgers were certainly good.

    (3)

  • Terry D.

    Great food cart. Got the Outlaw and loved it. Pricing was very reasonable and the service was quick

    (4)

  • Brennan D.

    Wow! These are no ordinary burgers. I had ordered the monstrosity and it was AMAZING. 2 burger patties, bacon, and cheese tucked between 2 perfectly made grilled cheese sandwiches. My only regret is that I didn't have any room left for voodoo donuts around the corner.

    (5)

  • Sam B.

    Hands-down my favorite, favorite breakfast spot in Portland. The sandwiches here are so good Brunch Box is one of the things that keeps me traveling back to Portland every few months from Spokane just to get a fix! I've tried perfecting my own version, but it's never going to be the same. Cart or brick-and-mortar, you can't go wrong. I would give anything if they'd open a cart in Spokane, but until then, I'll just keep coming back for more every chance I get. Plus, go on a Sunday and they'll give you free hashbrowns! Who does that?!

    (5)

  • Ehow C.

    My heart says yes, but my heart also says no. It fears the Brunchbox heartache--and by that, I mean the cardiovascular kind of ache--but Portland can't deny its greasy goodness. The cart is open every day (and stationed next to my favorite Thai cart), serving up breakfast and lunch for those who only crave one meal for the day. Try their Hawaiian with spam; it's the real deal.

    (4)

  • Bryan I.

    My heart stopped after seeing the Colbert Super Mac and I knew that was the only thing I could order on my first trip to BB!!! It's a beautiful blend of 5 sandwiches in one: - 3 grilled cheese - 2 bacon cheese burgers w/ lettuce, pickles, & secret sauce - over 1/3 foot tall and weighing in at well over a pound (honestly, I'm not ever sure if Mick Jagger or Julia Roberts could fit their world-class kissers around this beast) - all surrounded with THICK Texas Toast CAUTION: Predosing with aspirin and having morphine and oxygen on-hand is STRONGLY recommended since 1 in 4 will likely suffer a coronary finishing this colossus!!! It's some serious heart-stopping greasy goodness (both figuratively and literally), only 11 bucks, and the best part: all of the proceeds go to the Colbert SuperPAC!!! :-D It's like the Cheesus from Grilled Cheese Grill, but bigger...and it's kind of like a BigMac, but WAY better....honestly, you have to see it to believe it. I can't imagine one person eating it without throwing a clot, so best to have a friend or two help you out so you don't bust a gut!!! My only critique is that it's processed american cheese, certainly not worthy of such a behemoth....and using some local curds like Tillamook (or at least REAL cheese) and/or some thick peppered bacon instead of average would take this bad boy over the top...but alas, it is quite the spectacle, regardless. There are healthier and veggie options for those that can't afford to smack over 1000Cal & probably 200% of your fat for the day in one sandwich, so don't let this impressive tale scare you away if you're on diet :-) Final note: be cautious of their limited hours! Unfortunately they're closed on Sundays and only open for Lunch most other days!!!

    (4)

  • Elizabeth L.

    Mindblowing burgers. Had the OMG on Texas Toast - YUM. Beats Skillet in Seattle by a mile - spam, ham, bacon, egg. Genius combination. Ordered with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mustard, which complemented the burger well. Friends split the Redonkadonk and weren't disappointed. Fast, friendly service - loved these guys. Tip: If you want to split with a friend, they can halve the burger for you - just ask when you place the order.

    (5)

  • Danielle C.

    I probably tried the most boring item you could get at this food truck. I got the bagel with cream cheese. It was only $2.50 and I didn't feel like eating greasy bacon egg and/or cheese at the moment. The bagel was pretty good. They had listed that the bagels were boiled, so that's good. The consistency was that of a bagel I'd expect on the East Coast (although a little flatter). I wish they had these bagels in Seattle! The other sandwiches looked amazing though. Breakfast sandwiches that include bacon, egg, cheese, maple syrup, spam, etc. The names were really cute too. The wait time is pretty long though, so don't expect a quick breakfast.

    (4)

  • Momo B.

    FOR SURE YOU NEED TWO HANDS Their sandwiches are not for the light eater. They are serious mounds of grilled meats in all sorts of wonderful combinations. Sort of reminds me of a Hawaiian plate lunch sandwiched between two pieces of bread. It can be sloppy yet so good to the tummy especially during these very cold months. What's even nicer is that they're open seven days a week. Check out my photo of the "OMG". It's the real deal.

    (5)

  • Tara S.

    I ordered two Cheezasaurus Rex sandwiches from the kids menu to take back to my conference, with a plan to give one to a friend. We like T. Rex! RAWR! Yeah, I'm almost 40 and have no kids. So, what? I order the sandwiches, and the guy asks, "But do you want them in dinosaur shapes?" I presume he is trying to do me a favor--I'll get more sandwich if he doesn't cut them. Maybe he thinks I think this is the only way to order a grilled cheese? Anyway, I say, "YEAH!" Because that's the whole point. I don't even want a grilled cheese sandwich to eat. I just want the dinosaurs that happen to be cheese sandwiches. While he makes them, I tip him, which he thanks me for--I want him to know I appreciate him cutting dinosaurs for my adult self. I probably would have tipped, anyway, but I made a point of having him see it, because I was thankful. I know I'm silly for wanting weird/kid-like food (in shape, color, or taste), but that's how I roll. I get back to the hotel, ready with this Portland awesomeness. There are two grilled cheese sandwiches wrapped up. Normal, boring-ass grilled cheese sandwiches. Maybe they were good, but it doesn't matter. We didn't want to eat them, though we probably would have. We wanted dinosaurs. We gave them away. So mad and sad. I ordered with the appropriate name. I enthusiastically replied that I wanted dinosaur-shaped sandwiches. I don't know if the sign on the cart that says "As seen on TV" is true, as it's next to a sign that says "Voted best burger" and in small print: "by other burgers." If that cart was on TV, it was for disappointing people with probably good but normal-ass, not-appreciated grilled cheese sandwiches that SHOULD be shaped like T. Rex. I got off the Max several blocks early, just to get those damn things. FEH! May slugs flock to this cart!

    (1)

  • Edgar N.

    Brunchbox was the first food cart I got to try out in Portland and, well, let's just say they set the bar pretty damn high. I dusted off the cobwebs (ok, I was kinda hung over....DONT JUDGE ME!!!) and made my way from my hotel to a corner of food carts. My buddy told me he had heard great things about Brunchbox and they did breakfast. So, decision made. For a food cart, these guys have their operation down to a science. You get a small menu, wax marker pen and you fill it out with what you want. A breakfast sandwich included 2 kinds of cheese, 2 kinds of meat and your choice of bread. I saw one of the options was a grilled cheese sandwich AS A SINGLE SLICE. I thought "oh wow, I may not be man enough for that sandwich." So I opted for an english muffin, american & jack cheese, sausage and bacon along with eggs. What I got back was a breakfast behemoth. I think my sandwich actually taunted & dared me to eat it. After a good 20 minutes of digestion and cholesterol spiking, I sat on a street bench both satiated and delirious. "Now THAT was a breakfast sandwich", I thought.

    (5)

  • Kat M.

    Three words; Thai Bacon Burger. They grilled fresh jalapeños for it. So yummy. Even though they had no napkins we still give it a five, a burger that good, you can lick your dam fingers, right? Fill out your order card and get ready to be delighted!

    (5)

  • Lolo F.

    The food tasted pretty good but am confused as to why this place has such a following and high ratings. This food would be a great idea for the binge drinker in need of a hangover cure, otherwise I don't understand how most of you, the reviewers, seem unfazed by such greasy food.

    (2)

  • Lyric A.

    One of the best food carts in Portland, serving up delicious carb-loaded breakfast sandwiches to die for!

    (4)

  • Lina W.

    A French toast sandwich with sausage patty, bacon, bleu cheese, over easy egg and house made Oregon blackberry preserve from Brunch Box was good... but not $8 good. For $8, the sandwich should be larger or it should come with sides. Otherwise, the idea of the sandwich makes me drool, but unfortunately did not meet expectations. It was good, but flavor of the bleu cheese and the bacon did not really come through. Chicago's 694 black and bleu brunch sandwich really puts this sandwich to shame.

    (3)

  • Burzum V.

    Incredible breakfast sandwich custom made to order! My only regret is not going here for breakfast every morning. Free coffee and hash browns too. I love this place!

    (5)

  • Christine R.

    My partner-in-crime and I were looking for a great place to eat while visiting PDX this past weekend and Brunch Box definitely hit the spot. We shared the Monstrosity which was two beef patties, bacon, and cheese (added onions and an egg for $0.50) and made it a combo (fries and a medium drink for only $2.50) that was put between two grilled cheese sandwiches. I was happy, full, and the service was pretty fast. Next time I want to modify or build my own burger but the selections they had were awesome. I also want to try their breakfast items! Yum! Highly recommended and easy to get to (:

    (5)

  • Bethany K.

    What is there to say that hasn't been said? SO GLAD they're open on Saturdays! Most of the food carts/stands are closed (I get it, M-F is prime time) but weekend visitors miss out... except on BrunchBox. Lucky us! Will give a little background because I'm not local and didn't understand the whole food cart culture. Unlike LA (with our food trucks that move around from day to day/week by week), Portland has these blocks/alleys where food "carts" (they're more like mini restaurant stands) prop up... and in droves! There's one on Stark/5th (near us) and there are more in other places... with different popular spots in each. Details foodcartsportland.com :) Just know you should stop by at leeeeeast one or two if you come to visit, even on a weekend. If you're here on a weekday, game over--you won't be able to stop trying new things! We were staying just a block or two down the street and came by as soon as we checked in to grab a post-flight lunch. As a veggie/vegan, I couldn't really enjoy a burger (I technically coulda done a veggie burger ($0.50 more) but I don't love veggie patties, unfortunately). My husband, the burger aficionado, LOVED his OMG burger and said it coulda been perfect if it had an avocado (which isn't one of their add-on options). I think it had bacon, ham, an egg... and more. He opted for no spam so they threw in a couple slices of toast (which is what I wanted, but was technically off-menu). Love flexibility! (and free toast... which was delish! def. not vegan because I could tasstteeeeee the butter... but I heart carbs and it hit the spot! NOTE: $0.50 to use credit card, so bring cash. Also, there are some benches available to sit outside after if you want, but we opted to just stand around and use one the ledges of another closed cart. I'm pretty sure my husband wants to go back again before he leaves (and maybe he will...) but basically, it's a GREAT burger and definitely worth a stop if you're in PDX and love yourself a good burger.

    (4)

  • Wendy T.

    So bomb! First food cart I've tried in Portland and its convinced me to try more! Got "The Outlaw" !!! It's awesome! Shared it with my sister and it's left me wanting more! Probably will come back tomorrow! The dudes who make the burgers are so nice! :) TRY IT!

    (5)

  • Tram N.

    I like burgers! I like food trucks! I like Texas toast! I like jalapenos! I like pepper jack cheese! I like spicy food! Get the Trial By Fire. This burger comes on a bun but I requested for Texas toast. How could you eat a burger on a bun after seeing so many enticing Texas toast style burgers? My burger - patty w/ pepper jack, grilled jalapenos, BLT, grilled onions, ketchup, mayo, and habanero hot sauce. The meat was juicy but a little too well done for me but everything incorprated well and it actually had a kick to it though it's nowhere near "Tram spicy" but that is OK. This was my first meal in Portland. I wouldn't exactly call this a food truck but it's like a food truck... or is it a food truck? Haha.. I can't tell but they have a line of choices to entice you to spend and sabotage your diet. Oh vey.. this is where my diet went downhill like totally.

    (4)

  • Dave J.

    Holy F, feaking killer burgers are served up at the Brunch Box. Portland's food car seen is unlike anywhere else. The Brunch Box is a standout for artery clogging ground meat heaven. The man knows how to make cow taste good! These burgers are some of the best you'll find, cooked on a flat top this is burger perfection. My personal favorite is the Black & Blue (Cajun spices heaps of blue cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, mustard, ketchup, mayo) with double meat on Texas Toast for $7.50. Not enough you can order it sandwiched between 2 grilled cheese sandwiches. The 5-OH burger is a must try also, in fact all Brunch Box burgers are. If not in the mood for Texas Toast traditional burger buns are offered. FYI - get lots of napkins. A kids menu is also offered. Brunch Box serves great burgers at great prices. Now that's a tasty burger!

    (5)

  • JP R.

    Went here a couple of weeks ago. Food is good prices are very reasonable. If busy nowhere to sit, very few tables. Food can be a bit greasy --- more so than a greasy spoon diner. Gave free hash browns with meal so tried them. Took one bite...ick! Put on my napkin soaked right through. Soaked with grease. Had the bagel breakfast sandwich with egg bacon and cream cheese. Good, messy, and yes greasy. A good place to eat if in a hurry but not if you are watching your grease/cholesterol intake.

    (3)

  • Pegah Y.

    If you are a lover of food trucks and/or are generally a foodie, definitely make sure to stop by the Brunchbox food cart for their iconic square-shaped sandwiches. For a very reasonable price, you have quite a selection of sandwiches and burgers to choose from. I personally opted for the "Outlaw," which came with: cheddar cheese, bacon, crispy & grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, bbq & mayo. I grabbed mine to go and escaped from the chilly December weather to eat it indoors. That's the beauty of food trucks. Brunchbox did not disappoint!

    (5)

  • Josh And Tara N.

    Yum! On a whim we went here while wandering Pdx. Awesome burgers!

    (5)

  • Daniel H.

    thank you Yelp, up from Phoenix and hungry! missed it because we were looking for a sit down restaurant and found a small box of a kitchen with a menu and a scratch pad to mark our order. I went big with the burger, Texas toast blue cheese jalapeños bacon fried egg mushrooms Lettuce tomatoes ketchup mustard mayo, I got carried away but when all of those goodies are there for the taking... got it pretty quick, the mix was exactly what I needed, I could taste all of the items and the portion was big but not over the top. if you are in the area and want a quick bite, delicious bite, stop in and get whatever the hell you want in it, taste better that way.

    (5)

  • Claire V.

    Dinosaur shaped sandwiches!! I feel disappointed though. They promised me a Grilled Cheesasaurus Rex, and what I got was a Grilled Cheesasauropod. At least it was very buttery.

    (4)

  • Teresa U.

    Perfect breakfast sandwich. Hit the spot without hitting the wallet too bad. Awesome tastes.

    (5)

  • Mike R.

    Just had the Lil Mo... It was soooooooooo good. It was $10.50... But very much so worth it. Try this cart!!!

    (5)

  • Kazar L.

    What's better than a grilled cheese sandwich? TWO grilled cheese sandwiches. What's better than two grilled cheese sandwiches? Taking those two sandwiches and smacking a deliciously seasoned burger between them. You'd think it would be overkill, but Brunch Box has found the perfect equation to balance all those things into the perfect harmony that is just one of their signature sandwiches. Located in Portland, Oregon, you'll find Brunch Box among a city block's worth of food trucks. What it offers, though, excels itself head and shoulders above its neighbors. Though they offer a standard fare of breakfast and lunch burgers with as many toppings as you're willing to order, replacing the buns with two grilled cheese sandwiches is what makes this a go to spot. The Texas toast is light and fluffy, housing a gooey slice of American cheese. The burger was nicely seasoned with a light punch of extra pepper, and opting for the extra fried egg and bacon was just icing on this savory cake. It was unfortunate that the sandwich had me full the entire day, otherwise a second one would have been right up my alley. Do yourself a favor and make this part of your next trip into town and skip breakfast if needed! Décor: n/a food truck Service: 4/5 Food: 5/5 TL;DR I will be replacing all buns with grilled cheese sandwiches.

    (5)

  • Sabrina M.

    Soooo...they have a sandwich on their menu that has a half pound of beef, a quarter pound of bacon, 5 slices of cheese, and 4 pieces of bread (if I am remembering correctly the top and bottom of the sandwich is made of 2 grilled cheeses). That is a little much for me. I just got a simple bacon, egg, and cheese bagel. 5 stars! My boyfriend got the OMG breakfast sandwich and he loved his, too. If you are looking for a light and healthy meal, this is obviously not the place for you. Everything is super greasy, which is what we were looking for on this particular morning. I come from the midwest where food carts are not a thing. They do not exist. My boyfriend has been trying to get me to a food cart for three years now. I am officially a fan of food carts. The service was great and the prices were very reasonable. I will definitely be back, and I'm going to bring all of my friends.

    (5)

  • Kim N.

    WOW! First meal of the trip was def redonkulous! How can something be so disgusting and so delicious at the same time?! We stayed at the Courtyard and were so excited to see a line of food cards right across the street on Oak and 5th. Most of the carts were closed but Brunchbox was still open and on my list of carts to try, yay! We got the REDONKADONK to share, oh my...what ISNT in there? It's a burger, with a grilled cheese as each buns, ham, egg, spam, bacon, lettuce & tomatoes. Add some mayo, and mustard and ketchup. Holy, SO GOOD! I really enjoyed the grilled cheeses and patty. The spam and bacon added a lil too much salt but overall it was very yummy! I would def visit this cart again when I come back to Portland but get something less redonkulous ;P

    (4)

  • Rock G.

    Well, it's been 11 months since I was in Portland for work. Just landed less than 2 hours ago. Pick up the rental car, checked into my hotel, dropped my bag, and went straight over to Brunch Box. I have been craving a Slaughterhouse IV since I was here last. Still fantastic!!!!! Price went up $1.50, but at $8, still a great deal. So happy I get 2 more days of Brunch Box before I go back to Los Angeles. Portland? How do you do it? I'd weigh 400 lbs. if I lived here! Visitors, check out Portland's Food Cart scene (starting with Brunch Box). It's awesome!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Mike C.

    Brunch box is the bomb. Love the made to order burgers with Texas toast ! Decent prices, good food, good location , good service. I'll be back for sure.

    (5)

  • L O.

    Uh, no. I honestly don't know about the quality of the food. When the person took my money and also various credit cards, handled greasy reusable order cards that are probably full of germs also handled my food when he wrapped it, I threw it in the trash at my office and ate something else. Really? That's the first thing to learn about about food safety. After handling money or anything else that is a potential contaminant, WASH YOUR HANDS before handling the food. Won't be back. Gross.

    (1)

  • Jane B.

    TWO grilled cheese sandwiches with a burger in between. Ridiculous. Delicious.

    (5)

  • Dian K.

    My very first impression as I bite into the $8 OMG burger? Salty, not worth the price... It's a good burger, but I can get the same in a restaurant.. maybe with a side of fries too. They do have a variety of burgers, I might try some of the more unique one next time.

    (3)

  • James C.

    I work across the street from this food cart and I must say say the food is amazing. The Monte Cristo is one of my favs and I highly recommend it. The cart has a cool and hip crew and very nice. These guys clearly know how to keep us fat kids happy and full.

    (5)

  • Sarah C.

    The #8 bus is just steps away from Brunch Box. After eating a "YouCanHasCheeseburger", or maybe the "Trial by Fire", you may feel the need to seek medical attention due to tachycardia. That hospital on the hill could help you with your rapid heart rate but why spend thousands of dollars for a physician to diagnosis you with cardiac overload, aka love? YouCanHasCheeseburger is manageable. You'll feel gross & ashamed yet happy & satisfied at the same time but I want to tell you it'll be okay. The burger is made up of beef or veggie patty, lettuce, tomato, american cheese & grilled onions. What's holding all of this together? Two texas toast grilled cheeses. Holy butt Jesus! Why didn't someone think of this sooner? The one change I'd make is substituting the processed cheese with Tillamook cheese. BTW, the mayo, ketchup, mustard concoction tasted a lot like the special sauce on a Big Mac. My bf ordered a veggie Trial by Fire. I don't know if I was more impressed with the burger or how quickly he ate it. I guess it was good. Along with the same veggies as YCHC, the TBF is different in that it contains pepperjack cheese, grilled jalapeño, bacon & Aardvark habañero sauce. Being the vegetarian that he is, the bacon wasn't added & the regular hamburger bun was substituted for texas toast at no additional charge. Damn, that's awesome. Plastics are accepted with an extra $.50 cent charge. BB is open until 8pm weekdays so don't pay attention to their website. It lies but I'm sure it's not intentional. Toss an extra $2 & you've got yourself a combo meal. Breakfast is served ALL day. So what you need to do is grab an order form, mark what you want & within 10 min you'll be in burger heaven. Have a good day.

    (4)

  • Tomohiro F.

    This place is delicious. Good for adults. The fried egg sandwich in the kids menu had a bit too much black pepper for younger kids to enjoy. Other than that, this place is a great place to stop by for a quick lunch

    (4)

  • Ellen T.

    I grew up on Spam and eggs, so naturally when I saw the Hawaiian on their menu the Pacific Islander in me got excited. But sadly, I couldn't finish it. I think the problem is the teriyaki sauce or the fact that there's too much of it. I would suggest that the whole sandwich would be more enjoyable if it were excluded from the sandwich completely, because otherwise the combination of spam and teriyaki sauce tastes like the equivalent of pouring half a can of Morton salt down your mouth with an occasional sweet hello from the pineapple. I couldn't even taste the egg. The sandwich is a good idea but let's be honest, it's a sodium fest in your mouth. I'm not giving up on Brunchbox just yet though, some other parts of the menu looked appealing. I also appreciate that they keep later hours than other food trucks along "food truck alley."

    (3)

  • Robert L.

    I don't often hand out 5 stars...it makes me feel like I didn't even try to critique a place! In this case, I have to. I'm still thinking about that well-seasoned patty in between the Texas toast with the fresh veg. I don't care if it wasn't healthy. I was hungry and it was good. The guys took the order, cooked it quickly and it was just right...staying nice and neat in the wrapper while I devoured it on the walk back to the office. Oh man. I'm going back.

    (5)

  • Renee T.

    The BYOB option makes it easy for someone with allergies to eat here. The quality of food is great--perfect for getting a bite to eat and booking it to the nearby fountain or park.

    (5)

  • Matthew W.

    As a newbie to the Portland area I knew I needed to spend an entire day eating from the wonderful food truck scene. Admittedly, this was not my first stop. I tried to go over the the Egg Carton but they randomly are closed on Wednesdays. On to Brunch Box! I did a build your own breakfast sandwich. Everything Bagel, Egg, Bacon, Sausage, Pepperjack, and the secret ingredient Sriracha. It came out in under five minutes, it was spectacular, and it was only $6.75. What more could you want?

    (5)

  • Sheryce S.

    Brunchbox, you had me at burgers on grilled Texas Toast. There are so many options here...which may be difficult to handle with other carts. However, Brunchbox has a unique and solid ordering system down, that just works! They have laminated cards with their items and you check off what you want with a dry erase marker and then write your name at the bottom. Ta-da! Simple, yet genius! Let's just say I was feeling not too great upon arriving here for lunch. And, I honestly wasn't too hungry. However, this place was closing up shop soon and desperate times call for desperate measures. I did order a burger, and it had healing powers. I felt so much better after eating it! And, all of the sudden I was famished! Like I said, huge menu, lots of options, but I chose to make my own burger...kind of similar to In n Out style, because that's what sounded good at the time. And, it turned out superb! Beef patty, cheddar, lettuce, onion, pickles, and 1000 Island dressing on TEXAS TOAST. So gooooooood! And, it cost me around $4 and some change. What a deal!! This has got to be one of the best carts in the area.

    (5)

  • Vincci L.

    I think my arteries clogged a bit after consuming the 'YouCANhascheeseburger', but it's worth it. Our first food cart stop in Portland, and of course, where else but Brunchbox? A burger between 2 texas toast grilled cheese sandwich? Quite a feat, but I just had to try it. The grilled cheese sandwich part was actually quite good-the bread perfectly toasted, and a juicy patty in between. Amazing.

    (5)

  • Nicole W.

    The burgers are good BUT beware they do not wash their hands in between nose blowing. Customer service could improve.

    (3)

  • John I.

    A solid burger overall, but I felt the bun was lacking something. Not sure if their bread has the most flavor, but the meat was cooked well. Burger toppings were varied and were incrementally solid but I felt Brunch Box just under performed my expectations. Sorry.

    (2)

  • Shane S.

    First visit here on Oct. 8th and I'm a fan for life... Had the Outlaw burger and it was awesome...this would make any couch potato weep...not for the diet conscious... The two slices of the grilled Texas Toast that keeps everything together was heavenly...add-in the crispy onions and you've got a well-rounded meal...when visiting PDX in the future, Food Cart Alley will be my first stop...

    (5)

  • Amy L.

    I'm sorry my stomach can't handle the food here. I've tried it twice both end up with me having heartburn...... Vegetarian burger: Super greasy......resulted in heartburn afterwards Breakfast sandwich: Super greasy......resulted in heartburn afterwards

    (2)

  • Garth C.

    It's been a few of hours since I've been to brunch box and I thought I would take this time to write up a little something about this place while I recover from my Redonkadonk food coma. Yes, the Redonkadonk - fried egg, cheese, bacon, ham, spam, lettuce and tomato served between a couple of grilled cheese sandwiches. There was no doubt when I saw this that it was a "sandwich" meant for me. There was a lot to this guy, I'm actually glad it only came with a 1/4 lb patty because everything else compensated for the small beef burger. The icing on the cake? The price, for $10 you are getting a lot here, great product at a great price.

    (5)

  • Dorothy T.

    The Outlaw sandwich was super tasty and cost only $6.50. The bread was perfectly toasted and flavorful and the meat was juicy. It took about 4 minutes to get our order and the workers were extremely friendly.

    (5)

  • Thee I.

    Let's get down to it. BB is friekin awesome. I have been countless times but only ordered the Trial by Fire. It's incredible every time. If you want fries, hit the restaurant version. I love Brunch Box.

    (5)

  • Jeff H.

    Can't get over how delicious the food was. I got their hot/spicy burger and loved it. Sliced jalapeno that was fresh, not canned. Can't wait to eat here again!

    (5)

  • Lucas R.

    Awesome burgers, been here only 3 times but I have had 3 different specialty burgers and all are amazing. I am so impressed this comes out of a tiny little trailer! 5 minute wait, 5 bucks, 5 minutes of eating pleasure!

    (5)

  • Jessica L.

    Delicious breakfast sandwiches, good quality ingredients, fast, and friendly service.

    (5)

  • Brit M.

    Hit up their cart--DELICIOUS fresh food! :)

    (4)

  • David A.

    I got the redonadonk sandwich when I went here last. It is difficult to describe, but basically the best sandwich you will ever have.

    (5)

  • Don B.

    I did it. I tried the Redonkadonk. It was delicious. My heart cried one, single, solitary, greasy tear.

    (5)

  • Mike R.

    Ok...after eating here I need to reorder my personal list of top food carts in Portland because this place now has a spot in the top three. I've walked by many times going to and from work. I must say I was honestly a little intimidated by the selections and all of the choices, but today being a holiday...and me having plenty of time and craving a burger...I decided to give it a go... All I can say is I am glad I did. The food here is phenomenal. Amazing. Some of the best food cart food I have had in Portland. There are a ton of choices and everything they have is completely customizable. The service is friendly and quick and the price is reasonable. From now on when I have out-of-town guests or if I run into someone looking for a food-cart recommendation, this cart will be at the top of the list.

    (5)

  • Gladys H.

    Very good burger! I liked all the different burgers they have.

    (4)

  • Rona L.

    I've been wanting to come to Brunchbox for quite some time now, on the recommendation of a friend. My boyfriend and I decided to share the 5 OH burger: toast, beef patty, spam, pineapple, and teriyaki sauce. I'm usually not a fan of teriyaki sauce on my burgers, but this place did it deliciously. The "bun" smelled of carb-goodness. The patty was cooked perfectly. Beef juices ran down my hands as I took each bite and my mouth was never tired of the flavor. It's really easy to go overboard at this place. My eyes are usually too big for my stomach so I suggest sharing one of the larger burgers with a friend or picking out a smaller burger for yourself. I agree with Henry L. though - I wish they would add some fries or something to their menu; that would make this place perfect!

    (4)

  • Ryan N.

    Although my Redonkadonk was stacked with different kinds of meat, and the grilled cheese sandwiches to hold it altogether was genius....the non-diverse ingredients took away from the overall cohesion of flavors. It would of tasted better with more other ingredients other than meat. Is it possible to have too much meat? I guess you could say that for this case. Overall, it tasted a bit on the plane side. My friend's YouCanHasCheeseburger looked a little tastier.

    (3)

  • margaret w.

    I cannot be a fan even if their sandwich was good. I ordered a heart attack in a bag. Two grilled cheese sandwiches, with a hamburger patty that has the cheese inside. Good lord.

    (3)

  • Cleveland B.

    Holy $h!t! This place is awesome. Cheap prices but it doesn't taste like a typical fast food restaurant chain. Had a monte christo and it came out piping hot and absolutely delicious. The interior is a bit small but it was worth the stop in. Their burgers seem to be the way to go. Next time I'm in Portland I'm coming back for you Brunch Box!

    (5)

  • Brian J.

    Certainly the best burger place that I've been to in Portland. Lots of variety, good fries, super friendly staff and owners, and quirky little whole in the wall location. The only downside is that because it is such a tiny whole-in-the-wall place, if you want a sit-down and eat a relaxed dinner kind of place, this isn't really it.

    (4)

  • Cynthia A.

    Definitely need some Drano to unclog your arteries after one of these glorious burgers! I decided to go with the godfather of all burgers because who knows when I'll have the pleasure of hitting up this food cart again. So, go big or go home, right? Well, that's exactly what I did. THE MONSTROSITY- Double beef patties, double cheddar, 4 strips of bacon all nestled between two Texas-toast grilled cheese sandwiches. Ketchup and mayo...NO VEGGIES! I didn't even know how to hold it, much less where to start. I took 2-3 bites and I tapped out. I just couldn't finish it, I was disappointed in myself...FAIL! I wrapped it up and slowly ate it throughout my day. I was too ambitious, next time I'll pick a burger I can handle. Brunchbox has a lot of great burger choices and I like their ordering system. They hand you a menu with a marker and you can build your own master piece or pick one of theirs. Their prices are reasonable, they are open everyday, they have a kids menu, a breakfast menu served all day, and they accept credit cards. If I lived in Portland I would go once a month...place is delicious but not an every day joint.

    (4)

  • Adam M.

    Great burgers at a great price. I had the Slaughterhouse, and I'd buy it again in a heartbeat-I savored every messy bite. They easily allow you to modify your burgers for either substitutions or additions. They were slammed when I placed my order, but still managed to get my burger out fairly quickly (they're working in there like a well-oiled machine). Want 50% off your first burger? As of the time of posting, you can download the Scoutmob app (for both Android and Apple), to get 50% off your first burger. Oh, and they also have some cool-looking kids' food. Grilled cheese shaped like a Tyrannosaurus Rex? Where was that when I was a kid?

    (5)

  • Maria R.

    Great breakfast place. My hubby ordered the double down sandwich. It consist of two eggs, spam, bacon and two cheese. My son ordered the kid's breakfast sandwich which had Texas toast, bacon, egg, and cheese. He loved it! I ordered the Hawaii 5-oh burger. It had grilled pineapple, grilled onions, spam, burger with teriyaki sauce. My daughter had the OMG breakfast sandwhich. All the sandwiches were very good. I would definitely come back here when I'm back in town.

    (4)

  • Kristen M.

    I have had IN-N-OUT (my number one burger joint at heart) but I would rank Brunchbox right next to it. Oregon may not have IN-N-OUT but they do have BRUNCHBOX! This isn't a place if you want something healthy. This is a place where you get to fulfill your burger cravings and become guiltless for the moment. I've had the OMG burger, Texas Grilled Cheese and the infamous Radonkadonk (a heart attack waiting to happen - yet so worth it!). Prices range from $2 - 9 for burgers and if you add a drink or chips, it'll be a couple dollars more. This burger joint is a food cart located near the Pioneer Square. So if you're tired of shopping, and want something fast and greasy, this is a MUST place to go.

    (4)

  • bradley d.

    I love Brunch Box so much! Filled with shut-up-and-eat moments. 'Nuff said.

    (5)

  • Tso N.

    This is another food cart experience for us while visiting Portland. We tried the infamous $9 - redonkadonk - "omg! burger" (Egg, ham, spam, bacon, American cheese) between two texas-toast grilled cheese sandwich "buns". What more can I say! it's a heart attack waiting to happen but boy was it good and even better the next day when toasted up. I could only bear to take two bites and the rest was devoured by my husband who is definitely a big fan. This should only be eaten once in a decade. There's a reason why Texas has the highest rates of obesity.

    (4)

  • Mae I.

    delicious breakfast sammies! two eggs and bacon with swiss is enough to do me for the whole day! yums!

    (4)

  • Mikaela S.

    i was told about this place approximately 10 minuted before they closed and raced right over to order the "icachascheezburger" . they were out of condiments and tomatoes but hay i was the last customer so what evs. the burger was heavy and dripping and greasy and at 5 bucks i felt as giddy as a cat with a ball of catnip laced string. i was starving and dug right in devouring the whole thing in less then 5 minutes, hay i'm a tiny girl but i gotta eat too, it was incredibly delicious and i hope to go back and get all the fixings. the workers were real nice even tho i caught them as the were closing and they were more than happy to make me a burger. i love happy workers and i love giant burgers so there!

    (4)

  • Michael R.

    Ummm, have you people ever had a decent burger in your life? Its a freaking roach coach! I had a regular cheese burger. It was like eating a Big And Tasty burger from McDonalds. You guys who love this place need to take yourselves down to Ten 01 in the Perl and have a real burger. Go to Red Robin, or even go to Burger King...they're both better than this place.

    (1)

  • Brian C.

    Brunchbox is the best combination of inexpensive and tasty that exists. Their burgers are fantastic-- both meaty and meatless. Just the right amount of everything, and served wrapped up at the perfect temperature. Their breakfast options are equally amazing, as seen in the BEC (BEC Egg and Cheese) sandwich. Again, you can replace the B (Bacon) with another meat or meatless option, and it is just as delicious. I am always impressed with their speediness, down-to-business-yet-friendly attitude, and overall experience. The only thing that ever has miffed me about brunchbox is the morning hours have been erratic in the past. But to that I say "no biggie." Oh, and all you have to say to bring on the awesome is "icanhaz."

    (5)

  • Sheila J.

    I have been wanting to try this place fo a while after reading in Ptld monthly. Bought a groupon and used it today. The burgers are about $4.50 to $6. Grilled cheese $2. The burgers are 1/4 lb, filling and absolutely stacked to perfection. To die for combination for the OMG burger and the Black and Blue is wonderful too. I called ahead which was a good move and parked on 4th and Stark and walked over to pick it up on a Saturday..it was really easy. Highly recommend it for a fantastic burger at cheap prices. Havent tried the breakfast sandwiches but I imagine they are just as good

    (5)

  • s v.

    The food gets four stars, but the craptastic attitude of the surly server takes it down at least two. When we walk up he's playing on his Blackberry, and continues to do so as we stand there, waiting. Without looking up he says "what'll it be?" Okay, fine, you're not the warm and fuzzy kind, whatever. Just give us our damn sandwich and we'll be on our way. Except, guess what? Updating your Facebook page while you take an order apparently leads to f-ing up said order! So we go back and say, this actually isn't what we ordered - he throws a tantrum and slams the sandwich in the trash and says "alright fine, what are we doing here? I just stopped smoking today and I don't have any patience!" Wow! How is your lack of patience our fault? We're the ones that should be impatient that you gave us the wrong thing because you obviously weren't listening, but instead you're a total jerk and act like we're putting you out? And, you could've just used the six pieces of bacon and made the sandwich we ordered, or given it to one of the 20 homeless people standing around, but instead you just trash it and act like a big hipster baby? Regret we tipped him before his tool routine. Portland has too many good places to eat with nice, normal, mentally stable employees then to waste money here, which is too bad because the food IS good.

    (2)

  • Joe L.

    Stopped in yesterday afternoon for a Groupon-fueled Youcanhascheezeburger. Good Lord--what a sandwich! This is about as good as street food gets--filling, unctuous (but not greasy), and multi-layered. The fact that BB has evening hours is a big plus in a city of morning/lunch carts, and the friendly staff sealed the deal. By the end of the day, they seem to be running low on beverage options (which are key, since those flavor-explosions come off the grill piping hot).

    (4)

  • Robert M.

    Out of all of the food carts I have been to in Portland this probably the fastest serving cart downtown. When I order an OMG breakfast sandwich it is done in less than 5 minutes. The crew that works there are chill and down to earth. Out of all the countless times I have been there they have never let me down when it comes to the food or their customer service.

    (5)

  • Allie S.

    We stayed a couple blocks from Brunchbox. Is it sad to admit that Brunchbox was the primary reason for booking the hotel I did? If you answered this question with "yes," I don't think you and I would get along. I love grilled cheese sandwiches. As with most people, I believe I make fantastic grilled cheese sandwiches [in my case, it's actually true... but I bet everyone else would say the same thing]. Brunchbox also makes fantastic grilled cheese sandwiches. Just the right amount of buttery greasy outercrust, melted cheese and thick Texas toast. It's a way I like it, but not the way I make it -- which means I can appreciate the artistry rather than compare it to my own. Boyfriend and I shared a YouCanHasCheesburger which was delicious but not as ridiculous as I would have hoped to acquire. See, I came with the Redonkadonk on my mind but I knew we had to eat *a lot* more food that night, so we had to opt for something smaller. Just because it was less crazy didn't mean it was less delicious -- it was a very tasty, hot mess. Seeing as my mouth was almost not big enough for the YCHC, I am terrified for the stretching regime I'll have to implement prior to taking on the Redonkadonk. And by terrified, I mean I can't wait 'til I make it down and have the opportunity to try it out for myself [as if somehow I won't have a must eat list a mile long next time I come down to PDX...].

    (4)

  • Sara C.

    Fabulous!! I was full all day from the amazing double cheese bacon hamburger with fried egg contraption they served up!

    (5)

  • S Luc S.

    I love the changes that Brunchbox has made since I first started going there a year ago. The menu is bright and updated. The ordering system is pretty cool where you mark what you want and faster than you can say *insert something clever here* you have a burger built to wondrous, sloppy perfection. All wrapped in a waxy paper snuggie. I give big ups to this place because I can get a turkey patty x2! In this town, that is meaty gold in my book. Sure, it's not the highest quality of meat, though I find it endearing in a way to pull a gristly piece of something from my mouth and fling it. Gives the burger character!

    (4)

  • Jeannie J.

    My mother, she was a cheeseburger fiend. If it wasn't a cheeseburger, it had to be pepperoni pizza. My dad, he likes almost anything he knows the origins of, however, it shouldn't be overpriced, or too fancy. He likes to make day trips to Portland, and this morning he was ready for something hearty for his mid day meal. I turned to Yelp, and the pictures to show him what would be offered on a Saturday. Of course our food carts were a major player. We thought about the ham and cheese waffle from Flavour Spot, some of the Mexican and Asian carts, and of course German sausages and hamburger places. We looked at Hillbilly Bento since dad is a Southerner, but they're closed on the weekend, so I showed him various pictures. Brunchbox won. We were able to find a great parking spot on the weekend, but looked at everything that was available before making an order since it's all new to him. Of course the idea of two grilled cheese sandwiches with a burger in between was hard to resist. The grilled onions and all the fixing's including a fried egg sealed the deal. The guys working the cart were super nice, and didn't try to hurry the order. I just got a delicious grilled cheese for $2 which is hard to beat. Dad had the icanhazcheeseburger for $5 plus .50 for a fried egg on top. The grand total $7.50, so it was a steal. Dad watched them make it while I fed the meter. What a treat! The grilled cheese was perfect, and he devoured his burger. I will include a picture to show his enjoyment. Forgo the drive through, and try this. It's as fast, and way better. The service was great too. When Pop's is happy, so am I. I love the grilled cheese, but his seal of approval on the burger is golden.

    (5)

  • Bee T.

    If Brunchbox opened a second food cart right next to the pearly gates of Heaven I'd pick the food cart--it's that good. I ordered the Outlaw--a twist on the classic burger with cheddar cheese, bacon, crispy grilled onions, lettuce, pickles, tomato, BBQ sauce, and mayo on Texas toast. I am drowning just sitting here thinking about that burger. The Texas toast is easily my favorite touch as it adds a crunchy grilled cheese element (one of the ultimate comfort foods) to an already complex, textured palette. The person I was with decided to go with the YouCanHasCheesburger, which is a burger with american cheese (he got double patties), lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, ketchup, mustard, and mayo literally nestled between two whole grilled cheese sandwiches. Next time over to the Brunchbox I'm going to try the Thai Bacon and perhaps the Monstrosity. See more pictures and info via my blog: thespicybee.com/2013/01/…

    (4)

  • Vicky M.

    Nice service. Its my first time here and I got a two for one discount from them. Monstrosity is amazing and very filling!

    (5)

  • Mad M.

    I eat here more often than at any other food cart so I figured they deserve a review. The breakfast sandwiches (which you can get any time) are by far the best ever. The burgers are excellent as well. Service is fast and made to order. Prices are reasonable.

    (5)

  • Evelyn T.

    I'm pretty sure I got a good food high eating here. Endorphins rocketed sky high. It was THAT good.

    (5)

  • Aaron W.

    I finally got around to giving Brunchbox (near SW 5th and Stark in downtown Portland) another go. The more consistent high praise this cart got, the more I figured my initial experience was an anomaly. It was close to 11 a.m. on a Tuesday, but I craved a breakfast sandwich. Since Brunchbox serves breakfast all day...why not? I ordered an Omelet sandwich with three veggies ($4). I picked mushrooms, grilled onions, and jalapenos, with pepperjack cheese, an English muffin, and a free condiment...Secret Aardvark sauce! A major win! Delicious, one of the best breakfast sandwiches around. Beautiful caramelized onions and cooked mushrooms combine with the pleasurable heat of the jalapeno and the Aardvark sauce. The jalapenos added that crunchy element. The eggs were cooked well. English muffin lightly toasted. Aardvark sauce emits a tinge more heat. Just a great job all around! The ability to build our own omelet sandwich with various meats, cheeses, veggies, and condiments literally means thousands of combinations, virtually guaranteeing customer satisfaction! What's that? Bacon? The (infamous) spam that this Hawaii-born dude grew up on? Holy bleepity win! Hmm...maybe a "Redonkadonk" or a "YouCanHasCheesburger" is on the horizon now. A thousand-million calories await!

    (4)

  • Jeremy J.

    Hands down my favorite food cart so far. My better half and I split a Redonkadonk (I'm pretty sure a whole one causes immediate cardiac arrest) and it was the best burger/sandwich either of us has ever eaten. Everything about it is flawlessly executed. Grilled cheese buns are exactly as amazing as they sound. The meat-fest inside is spectacular, and the fried egg rounds out the complete experience. There is nothing bad about this except for the effects on your health. Next year once I finish burning off the calories from this meal, I will return for another trip...

    (5)

  • Kristen C.

    Stars for just being open during the 3 day weekend! I swear no one works on the weekends in Portland, especially if it's a holiday weekend!! We ordered the YOUCANHASCHEESEBURGER. Meat patty between two grilled cheese sammies = deliciousness + heart attack all in one. Thank goodness we split it three ways!!

    (4)

  • Kristin C.

    On any foreigners trip to Portlandia, a stop at one of their famed Food Pods is obviously a must. It's like going to Paris and not seeing the Mona Lisa, or going to Disneyland and not riding Space Mountain. WTF people! Anyways, I had it all planned out. I wanted to try Tabor which is in the same pod, but they were closed, for the Holidays, or because they hate me, whatever. While I still want to try them and their seemingly delicious Czech delicacies, I was very happy with my choice to stand in the rain and eat a burger from the Brunchbox! We walked around and looked at all the menus at the different trucks and when we saw the sign for the Brunchbox I turned to my boyfriend and said, "Is that a burger on a grilled cheese sandwich? Obviously we have to eat there". He did not argue with my conclusion. We had a double bacon cheeseburger on two grilled cheese sandwiches for $11. We split it, because, well, quite frankly that is too much food. I really wanted my own, but I am glad my boyfriend is trying to not die from a heart attack at the ripe old age of 26. The burger was all the things I imagined a burger served on a grilled cheese would be: Delicious. At $11 it's a steal too. My boyfriend and I were both completely stuffed. The only thing that made me sad was the rain, and that's not their fault, it's God because he is punishing all the hipsters, or, whatever.

    (4)

  • Jackie M.

    If you love burgers like really love them then this is heaven. My hubby was so grateful I took him here. It's delicious and I'm not a burger kind of girl.

    (5)

  • Connie H.

    Get the Youcanhasacheeseburger burger! You won't regret it. It's a patty sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches and it was delicious. I felt super full after eating it. I didn't get hungry again until 7+ hours later. It was well-worth the $7. Hahaha.

    (4)

  • Caitlin S.

    Oh Brunch Box, you lived up to your hype!! I typically go around the corner for an egg and cheese (with avocado) bagel sandwich around lunch time, but decided that I would instead try the little cart across the street that EVERYONE raves about. Excellent customer service - you fill out a little card saying what you'd like, and I had a few annoying questions since it was my first time but the guy working there was HAPPY to answer them and was super nice about it. I didn't have to wait that long - maybe five minutes? - for a delightful, greasy, fresh, hot sandwich. They even had FRESH (as opposed to pickled) jalapeno (which always makes my tummy happy). I'll be going back here again, and maybe trying something more adventuresome next time. (I'd also venture that it is the BEST food cart in that pod...but I've only tried three or four of those carts)

    (5)

  • Janice F.

    Num. Nom. Num. Oh, the choices - It was tough, but I settled on the YouCANhascheeseburger. A juicy patty with all the fixings, mushrooms added all nestled between two grilled cheese sandwiches - genius. All for $5.50!!! About the same price as any fast food place, but so much better. The Colbert Super Mac is a ridiculously redundant monstrosity of a burger. 6 slices of bread, half a pound of beef, five slices of cheese. I couldn't bring myself to do it, but I hope that you do!

    (5)

  • Jason H.

    Went here a few times. The Black & Bleu was a blackened Cajun-style burger with huge globs of fresh bleu cheese, which I loved and was modestly priced at $5. The other burger I had was the Big Kahuna, which had cheddar cheese, grilled pineapple, and grilled onions and BBQ sauce, but the patty itself was overly salted. Their burgers are pretty pricey, and they don't come with anything but they are pretty large, filling, and messy! The staff are helpful, and the ordering system is really easy with erasable markers and laminated menus. Their burgers are anything but typical, and there's a large selection for kids to enjoy including grilled cheeses shaped like dinosaurs. Breakfast all day is another big plus, and they're a cart that's open every day that takes cards. Where can you go wrong other than your arteries takin' a lickin'?

    (4)

  • Diane C.

    So, I've been hearing about the Brunchbox for awhile now. It's even been featured on Cooking Channel's Eat St. ...I have to admit I was skeptical that it would hold up to the hype. VERDICT: It totally does. For $5, I got the Black & Bleu Burger. Wowee (btw,i don't ever say that) !!! It was tasty. The way the bleu cheese melted over the perfectly seasoned burger created the most amazing mouthfeel. The mustard and mayo mixed with the cajun spices, putting the burger OVER the edge. I love that you write your order on a card, making everything easily customizable. Next time, I add bacon...watch for me passed out on 5th Ave. Let me just say, I'm glad I'm in Seattle and can have Brunchbox be a guilty little pleasure while traveling rather than an every day occurrence. My jeans thank me too!

    (5)

  • Matt M.

    Four of us were on a west coast road trip and we stopped here. My buddy and I ordered the burger special of the day, the Bandito burger. Best burger I've ever had.

    (5)

  • Steve S.

    Had the outlaw. Boy was it tasty. Every bite with the Texas toast and the onion and bacon. Holy cow dog. Dude making my burger was cool too.

    (5)

  • M W.

    Best breakfast sandwich I have ever had in my life! I ordered a french toast sandwich with fried egg, cheese, bacon, and maple syrup. Simple enough, but SO savory and flavorful. If I lived in Oregon I would come here everyday. Their burgers also looked absolutely delicious. The guy working was also super helpful and friendly.

    (5)

  • Amy Grace C.

    Staff are grumps. Food was greasy, which can sometimes hit the spot. But then again, I don't like being spoken down to and that's just what happened while I was ordering!

    (1)

  • Bre M.

    Vegetarian options available. I got the veggie-patty and it was good. Will be coming back to try out breakfast.

    (4)

  • Nicole T.

    Have been here twice for breakfast - yum! Hope to return for lunch some time. Recently had just a simple egg & cheddar on Texas toast and delish! Service is quick and friendly. Everything is freshly prepared and served very fast!

    (4)

  • Tracy S.

    Super fan! Food is so good, vibe is great and the prices are right. Can't wait to go back.

    (4)

  • Kate M.

    This is the ultimate in American fat-kid food love. I despise standing and eating but I go to this food cart nearly every time I am in the city. The food is so good. I definitely keep things simple with the "add-ons" but I can still mix it up each time.

    (5)

  • Eric L.

    Dude, this place rocks! The YouCanHasCheeseburger should be renamed to the double-bypass grilled cheese cheeseburger or something along those lines. I'm sure I just took in enough artery clogging calories to last me through the rest of the day and through the night. Nevertheless, it tastes amazing! This sandwichburger is a giant beef patty smothered between 2 grilled cheese sandwhiches. And these GCS' are made with texas toast with lettuce, tomato, and grilled onions. I never thought I'd say this, but I think they need to put a little more veggies in there. I'm a hardcore carnivore and I consume very little veggies but I'm going on record here and saying to add a little more lettuce, please. I never thought I'd ever say that but it's true. The YouCanHas is awesome but about 2/3 the way through I got almost tired of the taste because it was just meat and cheese. In most instances that would be fabulous for me but not on this particular day. Just to let you know, I did finish it though. If you're a meat and cheese eater as I am, you'll love the YouCanHas. It'll rock your world!

    (4)

  • Maly S.

    Only tried one burger so far. I want to try more.

    (4)

  • Sara T.

    Portland was great because of the popularity of food stands/trucks. Talk about an awesome burger! They make grilled cheeses out of texas toast and use this as the bun for the cheeseburger. You can get the works with egg, spam, etc. but I opted for just a cheeseburger. I usually need fries with my burger, but this burger was beyond fine w/out them. Be sure to bring an empty stomach for this place and you'll surely be leaving happy...and fat.

    (5)

  • Rachel M.

    My friends always yell at me for not eating breakfast on the regular.... if I could get a breakfast sandwich from brunchbox every day, I would eat breakfast every day. It's that good.

    (5)

  • Melvin T.

    youcanhascheeseburger! Awesome, gooey grilled cheese Texas Toast sandwich X 2 with a juicy cheeseburger in the middle.When they say food should be against the law for being so good and being so bad for you this is exhibit A! How your bite goes: MMmmm grilled cheese sandwich...OMG....Cheeseburger....WTF? Grilled Cheese sandwich again?!!!! In the world of overly decadent burgers, this one is tops for me.

    (5)

  • Charly S.

    Texas toast grilled cheese for $2.50. And it tasted even better than I remember from childhood, perfectly browned and crispy, cheese melted and well proportioned. Yum, great snack!

    (5)

  • Trevor B.

    My wife thinks they made her the best breakfast sandwich ever. She was more than a little squeamish at the idea of getting food from a truck. Great bang for the buck.

    (5)

  • Stephen S.

    I had 1/2 the You Can Has Cheeseburger; a burger between two grill cheese sandwiches. It was disgustingly delicious. "Out of Control" is a good description.

    (5)

  • Andrew G.

    If I could pick a way to die, it would be death by SuperMAC. GO.. Black and Bleu is my 2nd favorite after the SuperMAC which is honestly complete chaos.

    (5)

  • Randy V.

    I did a quick mash up with this place and Spoons yesterday to get my soup and charred meat fix at the same time. Here I got a turkey burger with Swiss and mushrooms. The cart was busy so the cook was in the zone. I had my burger in just a few minutes. I took it and my soup back to the office. The burger was crisp on the outside and just blushing on the inside. I generally like my burgers well done but I didn't have to bother with these guys. They know how to cook a burger. It's never raw in the middle. They either sauteed the mushrooms or cooked them next to the burger, they we just tender and had a nice slightly salty kick to them. That mixed with the melted Swiss cheese made the burger into a little slice of heaven. A note on the service: They are usually quick but not always friendly. When they get busy the service level breaks down and they can be short or even sometimes rude with customers. That's why they only get 3 stars in the service category. I go here several times a month so I'll post further reviews. Let's see if the service improves. The bottom line: Service: *** Food: **** Price: *** 3.33 round down to 3.

    (3)

  • Ryan V.

    Amazing Burgers. Go here for an amazing burger. They are original, very well priced, and will fill you up!

    (5)

  • Alvina C.

    BrunchBox was one of the first food carts I remember going when the food cart scene exploded. I ordered the 5-Oh! and was amazed how wonderful it tasted. It had a sweet teriyaki sauce and pineapple (I picked it because of that). Simply wonderful. I would recommend any of the sandwiches. One of the seasonal sandwich I hesitate to recommend is the Colbert's Super Mac. It's not because of the taste, but the size. My dude friend and I shared one and our stomach nearly burst! I would order the Colbert's Super Mac again if we have another friend to tackle it.

    (4)

  • Michelle H.

    You know it's good when I don't miss the cheese. Fresh, delicious, and full of awesome flavor combinations--most of which include bacon. They have the pre-made beauties, all of which you can substitute what you want, or you could just go wild and build your own. I am a fan of the order card, no doubt about it. The lunch rush isn't much of a wait. They know that some of us have to schlep back to the surrounding offices in a somewhat timely manner and they grill accordingly. I don't think I waited longer than 4-6 minutes. The burgers are all kinds of affordable for a filling lunch, AND they take cards for a $0.50 charge. Thank you for that. They play Hot Water Music from time to time while grillin'. Be still my heart. They've renewed my faith in Texas Toast. You can get breakfast all day. All. Day. Most of all they allow you to be just as bad as you want to be. Have that simple burger or give into temptation and cradle the Redonkadonk in your hands. Your arteries will thank you for it.

    (5)

  • Joe M.

    You can either go to a fine diner and pay $8-10 on a burger or you can come to this great food cart and spend maybe half the price for just as great quality. I went out to enjoy the last of my 3 day weekend by treating myself to some food cart goodness. I arrived about 2:30 and no line present. I studied the menu and decided to build my burger. The basic burger comes with all the basic fixins such as veggies and condiments. Stuff like bacon, eggs, cheese are extra charge but certainly won't burst your budget. At $3 to start off with, I added bacon and cheese for a $1.50 more. My total bill came to $4.50. I went to the side cart for some curly fries which were also affordable with excellent portion size. I gave my order and just a few minutes later my burger arrived wrapped intact. I immediately opened the package and the burger was perfectly made. The bun was toasted and the lettuce was not that ice berg garbage that just needs to go away. I took one bite and I was able to taste everything on the burger. The bacon was not too thin nor too thick. The burger was very juicy and tender. It was not once soggy and yet before I knew it, it was gone in under 2 minutes. A couple walked by and was astonished at what I was eating. I told them where to go and they headed that way.

    (5)

  • Jose S.

    Cheap but awesome burgers!

    (5)

  • Anna T.

    This cart makes heart attacks, forreal. I got the "youcanhascheeseburger," which is two Texas Toast Grilled Cheeses as buns with regular cheeseburger insides. I ate all of it. It was delicious. I felt like I was going to die afterwards. Yeah, die and gone to heaven more like it! My friends shared the "redonkadonk" which is a burger with spam, egg, bacon, on two Texas Toast Grilled Cheeses. God this was delicious. I mean you think it's too much and possibly too salty, but the flavor combination is great. Really really delicious, but you should not eat it by yourself. Otherwise you'll just croak on the side walk. I think this place is amazing. The dude behind the counter seemed a little intimidating honestly, but he makes a MEAN burger and grilled cheese. Even though I'm back in SF, I really really crave this... NOM

    (5)

  • Sullivan F.

    their chesseburgers make me happy!

    (5)

  • Jessie N.

    Benedict Sammie. A sandwich made of YES.

    (5)

  • Peter T.

    As they sometimes say in movie reviews, skip this if you don't want the spoiler, which is THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST BURGERS in Portland. Great beef, hand-formed, fresh-baked kaiser roll dusted with cornmeal, hot off the griddle. Had a bacon/cheese (swiss for me) with mayo, mustard, ketchup. Seriously. Thick enough to be juicy, thin enough to have crispy edges. Love it. I'll be back often.

    (4)

  • Sophia C.

    youCANhascheeseburger! Indeed! It's definitely one of the better burgers in town. It was good with the juicy, tasty patty sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches on texas toast. Just thinking about it makes me want more! FYI, in the pictures, the burger looks huge, but it's actually manageable by little Asian women like myself.

    (4)

  • Josh C.

    You can't go wrong with a breakfast sandwich but G'damn this thing was deelish. I can honestly say my experience with O.M.G. breakfast sandwich was the only good thing I had come across in portland. Fun fact of the day: Portland has the most strip clubs per capita.

    (5)

  • JW R.

    Best burger in town? That's a bold statement. One I'm not *quite* willing to make, but I will say this could easily be my favorite burger in town. It sure as hell isn't any pre-formed patty, the bun was fresh and didn't suffer form Vanishing Bottom Bun Syndrome, the veggies were likewise fresh and crispy. AND you can order your condiments and veggies individually (from a CART! OMFG). The turnaround was kind of slow but you could see these guys working (and sweating) their asses off, and it was their lunch rush, so no sweat there. If you like your burgers fancy, you can get them fancy. If you can count spam as "fancy". They seem to really like spam here, I can't begin to imagine why. They have other stuff, too, housemade English muffins caught my eye the most, but I wanted to try the burger. Mmm. I also saw the U Can Haz Cheezeburger, it looked WAY better than Grilled Cheese Grill's variety. That burger, tho. Best burger in Portland? Maybe, just maybe.

    (4)

  • Aubrey S.

    Being a fan of the LA food trucks (yes, I know, they're on the 'out'...whatever!), I was excited to try a food cart in Portland. Brunch Box caught my eye with its cute marketing and uber-fatty selections. I ordered the smokehouse on texas toast with horseradish, and I was a happy camper. The patty was so juicy! Ordering was easy too...just grab a laminated form, mark your choice with sharpie, and hand it back.

    (5)

  • Ly H.

    Texas toast is amazing. I loved the whole experience. From reading the funny menu items, to ordering from handle-bar mustache hipster dude, to the first and last bite of my spam sandwich. The sandwich was a bit salty, but that's what I get when eating ham, and bacon, and spam all in the same bite. Loved it!

    (5)

  • Brennan D.

    WHile the cart is top notch in my opinion i have gone to the new brick n mortar location twice now. the first time was okay. this second time tonight wasnt so hot. Im not really one to leave bad reviews but look if im paying 6.50 for some fries that claim to have cheese bacon and green onions on them thats what i expect. I got the fries and the bacon but hardly any to no cheese whatsoever and absolutely no green onions. If you wanted super salty fries with bacon sprinkled on them with no cheese and no green onions then by all means this might be heaven to another person. Im not really into getting ripped off like this though. Might be awhile before i come to the new spot again as i feel a bit ripped off. Sorry Brunch Box you failed this time.

    (1)

  • Le E.

    best food cart that we tried while visiting portland! we tried the OMG breakfast sandwich and wished we were there longer to go back for lunch. the sandwich had everything you can imagine, even spam, and it was awesome! i've been absolutely obsessed with trying these carts and i'm glad that we tried brunch box. next time i'm in portland, it will be my first stop!

    (4)

  • Snow M.

    Can you really ever have enough pork product on a burger? I think not. After reading all the reviews for this place I thought I would give it a try since I am now unemployed and can actually be downtown at lunchtime. Everything on the menu looked good and I didn't know where to begin. I settled on the OMG! Burger. Bun, lettuce, tomato, egg, spam, bacon, ham, cheese, patty and then bun. There was a very short wait even though I was there at noon thirty and the street was bustling. The first thing I noticed was the weight of the burger. This was no wimpy McDonald's cheeseburger. This was a serious undertaking. I had happened to run into a friend of mine (no, not Beth) while waiting, so she and I parked our butts on some out of the way stairs. She had the breakfast biscuit which also looked very good. Good enough I might have to go back and try that. I tried, I really did. I wanted to be able to finish the monument to meat but I failed. As I sat there with the meat sweats starting and looking sadly at the last few bites, I knew the burger had won. I went down swinging and burping. I will so be putting this place on the list for the next time Beth comes into town.

    (4)

  • Andrew G.

    With all the burgers out there, it is difficult for any one to stand out. Well, they got a burger here that does stand out. The meat is juicy and great quality, the toppings are fresh, varied, and tasty, and the texas toast really brings it together. You really have to go get a burger here.

    (4)

  • Nicole G.

    yesi*CAN*hascheezeburger here! I can has it meat or veg! I can has it for 5.50! I CAN. YOU CAN. WE ALL CAN. The buns are two texas toast grilled cheese sandwiches. You will want to pass out but you will enjoy. I strongly echo the feelings of fellow yelper forrest s. in saying that though some of the burgers here may *actually* cause you to die...it truly would be a beautiful death.

    (5)

  • Beth C.

    Today, the heavens opened up and a thousand Mr. T Angels descended from the heavens and sang the name of deliciousness...and Brunchbox be thy name! There's a lot of food cart hype in this town, but not everyone can deliver - which is why The Brunchbox is so special. The magic has got to be in the griddle, as everything from the ham to the Rick Perry Texas Toast to the burgers were all seared to perfection upon the superheated face of the metal. I had the Outlaw; an exquisite burger with cheddar cheese, bacon, crispy onions and bbq sauce. Every bite was packed with a combination of flavors that melded perfectly together - it was NOT the fat-bomb I was bracing for. My companion ordered the OhMyGod; a divine, many layered creation consisting of burger, egg, onions, bacon and cheese. I watched him eat through that thing like a champ, having to take breaks between bites to savor the range of flavors. We were surprised that the two gentlemen cooking said creations were able to coax such a multifaceted spectrum of flavors out of the ingredients. What more could we have desired as diners? We wished we had a ledge or table to sit at in order to eat without being badgered by homeless people asking for money. I love you The Brunchbox. It's not just because you play The Eagles of Death Metal or wear Mr. T shirts, it's because you're a food cart that's doing it right.

    (5)

  • Quisha F.

    Any place you can sub a regular patty of a turkey with no charge is an A+ in my books!! Don't let the cheap price fool ya, the quality of the burgers are amazing. Oh and not to mention they cook them in record time! Not only is the name food cart cute, but the names for the burgers are awesome. I love eating here. It's the best, cheapest, place to get a quick yummy lunch!

    (5)

  • Peter S.

    The cure for my brew fest hangover. Two grilled cheese with a Bacon cheese burger in between. Oh god! I totally youcannedthatcheeseburgerwithgrilledcheeseallovert­hatstreetcornernomorehangoverburp.

    (5)

  • Cynthia G.

    The BLT was load with bacon, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes and sandwiched between tasty Texas toast. The service was quick and the prices were reasonable. They also have Cheezasaurus Rex (Texas toast grilled cheese shaped like a dinosaur)! Oh yeah, they also take credit cards which is nice for those who don't carry cash.

    (4)

  • Jung K.

    Maybe I was expecting too much. (the hype the hype!) and the $10 price tag for their Redonkadonk had me expecting a GINORMOUS burger. I went early so there was no line and when I ordered, the food came out promptly. But....so small (relatively speaking of course)....Ok, some might consider it to be a rather large burger but when I expect big, I mean B-I-G. Flavorwise, it was pretty good but nothing that blew my mind. Just a regular burger with all the extras like eggs and bacon and cheese (I've been to many greasy burger joints that throw in everything but the kitchen sink so this isn't anything new) Maybe I need to try the less expensive options and rate those but for the $10, the value was lacking. (I grabbed some more food from a Thai cart later. Yes, I'm a piggy)

    (3)

  • Trevor M.

    I like me a burger and I think I'm pretty good at cooking them up myself as well. Let me tell you, this place has it going on. For a cart, the menu is BIG, with lots of different options. They have some standard burgers they make (of which most of them are pretty non-standard when you read 'em). Then, you can even build your own burger from the ground up and the price is damn unbeatable. All sorts of sauce options, cheeses, eggs, bacon (for the pork inclined) it just goes on. Heck, you can even do a turkey burger. To top it off you can sub Texas Toast for the bun and I'm going to tell you, you'd be wise to do it because it rounds out one of the best burgers I've had in a long time.

    (5)

  • Sue C.

    Okay, so 3rd time in 5 days. Love this place. The burgers are fabulous and the breakfast sandwich to die for. And fast. Soundtrack. not so much.

    (5)

  • Kalon W.

    This place was so well reviewed that I went out of my way to try it. Boy was I disappointed. I had the OMG! Burger. It should be called the "OMG where's the beef! Burger." The meat patty was tiny and crumbling. This was at MOST 1/8lb patty, if that. There was a generous helping of ham and other toppings on there, which were flavorful, and completely drowned out the beef, or lack thereof... The biggest downer on this burger was that it was drenched. On my first bite I had ketchup dripping down both hands down to my wrists, and juices from the ham and toppings as well as grease streaming down into my lap. Wear a full body bib if you try this place. I've never eaten a puddle claiming to be a burger until today. The prices were reasonable and the time I waited wasn't too bad, but I expected a lot more in a burger and I don't think I'll be back.

    (2)

  • Christine Z.

    Brunchbox works the corner of 5th and Stark like a hardworking hooker!!! Brunchbox burgers are the business! The ones that keep us coming back are: - OMG: all beef patty + bacon + ham + spam + egg = OH MY GAWD! duh! If you aren't afraid of all that protein, do it! You'll love it! - Trial by Fire: pepperjack cheese + grilled jalapenos + bacon + aardvark habanero hot sauce = heaven slapped between two buns for any lover of spicy food! - Slaughterhouse IV: beef patty + turkey patty + bacon + egg = everything but the barnyard! Holy moly this thing is huge! But it's really good! And, if you can put your mouth around the whole stankin' thing to get a little bit of everything in one bite, bravo to you! - Black & Bleu: I am a sucker for bacon... and bleu cheese! So, I get this whenever it's on the menu. Brunchbox's B&B is one of my favorites! - Grilled PB&J: creamy PB - yum! blackberry jam - double yum! texas toast - ahhh! i wish the PB&J sammies my mom made me as a kid were just as tasty as these! This box is laced with crack - once you experience Brunchbox, no trip to PDX is complete without a taste!

    (5)

  • Connie H.

    Holy schmokies, I'm glad I tried this place. We came into town with a mission--to eat our faces off. And that is why we started out at Brunchbox at 9am. Screw logic! We were eager to start noshing. We went for the famed youcanhazcheeseburger, that monstrosity of a cheese burger sandwiched between grilled cheese sammies. I wasn't sure about getting in this deep in the morning, but my moon, stars, partner-for-life had tunnel vision. All he wanted to do was to shove this abomination into his face hole. It was good. Really good. I don't usually like grease upon grease married with grease, but I lost my mind while I ate this and want another one. I might have to try to make it at home. They will have to break down my walls to carry me out.

    (5)

  • Jessica N.

    Definitely worth the 10 minutes late from lunch break... And that several block walk from my downtown office. They may not have sides such as fries or the works, but Sidecart right next door adds to the awesomeness that downtown food carts have to offer. Brunch Box burgers are superb and delicious, totally shreds the other burger places to pieces. [Please do we REALLY need a mobile Burgerville? Although good at times.] If you haven't tried it yet, you have no idea what you're missing. Often you find yourself having burgers that are dry from other domains, but these burgers are juicy and mouthwatering. The OMG Burger is great; Spam, ham, egg, bacon? What more is there to ask? I recommend washing down this delicious lunch with a Mandarin Orange soda from one of the Mexican food carts and get yourself some fried okra from Sidecart... You won't regret it.

    (4)

  • Hayden N.

    I am not quite sure what the rave is all about--the Brunch Box is mediocre to me. Upon getting my sandwich, I thought they had messed up my order because it was on a normal bun instead of Texas toast. I proceeded to eat it because, I figured, it's only the bread they switched by accident because it still had barbecue sauce, but after a couple bites I realized it was a white cheese not cheddar and missing a lot of the ingredients. They were nice enough to remake my order, but I still thought it was just okay and nothing unique. The prices were decent.

    (3)

  • Shane S.

    Let me start by saying this: If there was ever a burger that reached into the depths of my soul, found the source of my hunger, kicked it's ass, and then sat down with my stomach for a candle-lit massage... It was here at the Brunchbox. I frequently drive from Vancouver into the heart of Portland's thriving food cart communities to tantalize my taste-buds and indulge my carnie food cravings. On this particular trip, however, I was hungry before I even left my house. By the time i got to Brunchbox I was so hungry that I was all shaky and dry-heavey, if you know what I mean. Who knows, this state of being could have contributed to my enjoyment of the experience as a whole. I was a bit indecisive as I stared at the many combinations of beautiful burger combinations, and I was a bit worried about ordering something so big that I couldn't finish it. So I asked the guy if he thought I could handle the 'YouCanHasCheeseburger'. His response, "Actually, it's not really that much food". Seems easy for the 275lb beef-cake-powerhouse looming in the shadows of the tiny compartment to say. "What the hell, lets do it. In fact, add some bacon to that rig" I said, in the very moments before my life would change forever. here it came, a giant bacon cheeseburger with grilled cheese sandwiches in place of the buns. I ate every bite. Every last delicious, golden-crispy, melt-in-your-mouth bite.

    (5)

  • Ross H.

    there's just something so simple about good texas toast sandwiches, and brunchbox has seemed to master this art. The breakfasts are to die for, they had a special up (not removed) that was 2 eggo waffles for the bread, sausage, bacon, ham, 2 eggs, and syrup! I think I ate it solid for about 2 weeks straight for every meal. The burgers (sandwiches) are also really really REALLY good too! When I moved back to Portland from living down south for a few years I had heard rumors of a place that serves a burger between two grilled cheese sandwiches. hmmm, I though, sounds too good to be true. It wasn't! What I think makes BB's icanhascheez burger :the burger between two grilled cheese" so good is that even under all that weight, the texas toast remains firm! i have to admit that yes I have tried grilled cheese grill's version and the bread was super soggy and limp (lol) under all that weight. Def wasn't worth the price in my eyes. BB's icanhascheez burger was much better and less strain on the wallet as well! Keep up the good work, i'll be back soon!

    (5)

  • Liz M.

    Yow, I think my arteries hardened just reading the menu. I went with a 'simpler' option - basically a burger on texas toast and a diet coke listed on the menu for $6. I had a "duh" moment when I belatedly remembered that Oregon has no sales tax and my meal really was just $6. The burger was pretty tasty and the toast was an interesting variation, although I'm probably more of a bun gal. The guys running the stand were very nice and quick. I'm jealous of my Portland coworkers since Seattle doesn't have a parking lot of food stands that I can walk to for lunch. Listening to the guy playing Girl from Ipanema while waiting for my food was fun too.

    (4)

  • Allana B.

    My Husband and I were visiting Portland, we found this place through yelp on our second day dinner, and lets just say we went back the next day right before we left for lunch. The customer service was great and did not seem to mind my little changes to there masterpieces. My husband was in love right from the get go when he saw the grilled cheese buns. He had the Monstrosity and I had the Steak House. Coming from the land of In N Out and Hodads in San Diego, we have turned into the Burger enthusiasts, and my husband said " this is the best burger I have ever had". After much discussion we came down to the source of what made this burger amazing, and this was the heart of the burger itself. The meat is so juicy! Of course this make the best burger, I do not know what these guys do to the meat but whatever it is, this is what make this small burger place stand out from the rest!

    (5)

  • Jazz M.

    I love me some burgers, I eat a lot of them, and so stumbling across the food carts downtown while looking for lunch with a friend, Brunchbox caught my eye. I was not disappointed. It all tasted amazing, the prices were unbelievable, and I will definitely be heading back for more delicious meat sandwiches. There are so many more combinations to try!

    (5)

  • Marie M.

    Best burger cart by far in Portland. Being able to customize your burger is such a great option, I wish more carts offered that - and the grilled jalapenos are amazing. Otherwise I tend to keep it simple - ketchup, pickles, and onions. And you can get veggie patties too!! I would like 5 of their burgers right about now. And I just ate one.

    (5)

  • Jasmine L.

    I did it - I had the Redonkadonk and it was actually incredibly flavorful and delicious! What's a Redonkadonk? Here's the breakdown: - A Burger topped with american cheese, bacon, fried ham, fried spam, egg-over-easy, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, ketchup, mustard & mayo stuffed between two Texas toast grilled cheese sandwiches!!!!! Now granted, it was HUGE and VERY MESSY (I had egg in my hair and all over my face) but what I couldn't believe was that it was actually delicious - it wasn't just a sandwich with everything in it just because - it was made with care and really, really flavorful and delicious! Hats off to the visionary chef(s) behind Brunchbox that came up with this incredibly ridiculous sandwich and made it taste AMAZING!

    (5)

  • Kelly B.

    Yum, the blue cheese burger is great and you must add the bacon. It's not highly advertised but they do have a frequent buyer card which is worth getting. Just ask the person working there. Hint: be prepared to order when you get to the window as they try to help as many customers as fast as possible, but if they need to be at the grill they will be at the grill. This also means that if you get to the window and they are not instantly greeting you, don't feel bad - your burger will get the same attention! Make sure to grab extra napkins, you can also grab a soda and chips and walk five blocks to the Waterfront to enjoy your lunch! Next time I may request double extra bacon.

    (5)

  • Asher B.

    Top-flight burgers to enjoy as you stand around in the rain? What more can you ask for? Seriously though the burgers are amazing! Juicy, messy and delicious, just as God intended. I had the Trial by Fire and it totally lived up to the hype. Don't miss this joint next time you find yourself wondering around the Rose City car park foodtopia wonderland.

    (5)

  • Drue C.

    The frequent buyer card at this place actually frightens me. I am pretty sure if I ate 9 redonkadonks I would die of a redonkadonk cardiac attack that involved blockage in just about every orifice of my body. No matter, I only ate one of these monsters that consists of; 2 Texas toast grilled cheese sandwiches nestling a cheeseburger, spam, bacon, ham, egg, mayo, ketchup, mustard and some of that produce that is supposed to make you feel better about the whole thing. Who am I kidding? I got about 1/3 of the way through that puppy, and couldn't eat for the rest of the day. I would do it again. Maybe not 9 times, but perhaps 7, maybe 8. I won't get the freebie, but it is not needed. The food speaks for itself, a gluttonous mess of all things bad for you and good, no freebie required.

    (4)

  • Scott S.

    This is quite possibly my favorite non fancy burger in town(meaning you don't specify doneness level) Just a solid great burger nothing more......nothing less.

    (4)

  • Chad P.

    Excellent breakfast sandwich! I had a lumberjack (French toast bread, bacon, ham, sausage, onions, and maple syrup) and it was good, but a little on the messy side. The others in our group enjoyed their sandwiches as well.

    (4)

  • Bennett L.

    Hands down the best food cart in Portland town. Brunchbox just makes the good shit. No pantywaste vegan crap you're only eating because of your liberal guilty conscious. No ethnically charged concoctions that only cater to a small segment of the market. No waiting 15 minutes for hand-crafted artisan pasta or fair trade pizza whateverthehell. This is burgers, grilled cheese, breakfast sandwiches and all the other artery clogging delicacies that regular blue collar folk like to chow down on. I've probably stopped at Brunchbox half a dozen times in my two months living in Portland. In fact I just had sausage, egg and cheese on a bagel before I went to work today. I usually get the grilled cheese on texas toast. (Most of their breads are homemade) My next comment is going to be easy to understand... BRUNCHBOX MAKES THE BEST GRILLED CHEESE. No gimmicky school bus. Just two slices of bread, one slice of cheese, one oiled up hot griddle, and a crispy piece of heaven in your hand 3 minutes later. Best of all it only costs two bucks unlike the overinflated prices at other spots around town. The staff aren't weird hippies or hipsters. Just regular dudes. Super friendly too. They know they're loved and they show it back. Try the Redonkadonk if you dare. It was just took Oregon's spot on the 50 fattiest foods in America list on health.com or something. Another great thing about Brunchbox is that you can use your debit card. Yes, it's an extra 25-cent charge, but at least they give you that option. Beware of vagrants who like to frequent this stretch of food carts at 5th and Stark, but it's totally worth it. Go there and eat something.

    (5)

  • C L.

    I decided to try this food cart after hearing about and reading reviews on Yelp. You can create your own burger or try one of theirs. I settled on the blue cheese burger and it was great selection. The service was fast, despite being noon on a weekday. Will definitely eat hear again if I am ever at this food pod.

    (4)

  • Liezl S.

    WOW! Food carts galore! Innovative way to order, re-useable cards to customize the burger the way you want it! Had the outlaw burger on texas toast, decorated with crispy thin onion rings, a tang of bbq sauce to give it some kick, the outlaw should be outlawed! I was literally full for 5 hours after that! Great prices and friendly staff! Great hidden gem in the sea of food carts!

    (4)

  • André M.

    Great food, great guys, great price -- I only have good things to say about this food cart!

    (5)

  • Dave N.

    Best food truck/cart/stall I've ever been to. Prices are incredibly reasonable, but maybe that's because I'm used to paying $15 for an equivalent sandwich in SF. During a trip here, I came here twice for breakfast. No line or anything (pretty sure if this was open in any other city there'd be a line around the block). Guy working the counter was super nice. Double-Down baby. Which I had some Tabasco with me or something.

    (5)

  • Terry S.

    Never frozen. Portlands own in-n-out! Will be open this summer until 8:00pm.

    (5)

  • Tim W.

    Best breakfast sandwiches in town! Cures your morning woes with every bite. Try the sausage, egg, American cheese, jalapeño, on Texas toast. You'll be in heaven.

    (5)

  • Drew L.

    If you want a delicious sandwich/burger at a good price, and pretty fast, this is the place. Top notch food from some cool fellows. Easily one of my faves.

    (4)

  • Henry L.

    Now, I don't really get the food cart thing. I'm from Seattle area and don't experience the fascination of food carts. But I must say, this specific cart (along with couple others) is helping me to realize what I am missing in my life. When I saw the descriptions of the burgers/sandwiches, my mouth dropped. Not by the price but by the ingredients that I can consume at once. The gf got a breakfast sandwich, which I thought it was good. But I got the OMG Burger and let me tell you, OMG! When I took the first bite, it felt like Usher was singing OMG in my head over and over. It didn't end until I finish my burger. This burger has everything I love and wanted in a burger. It contains burger, spam, eggs, ham, bacon and cheese. There was so much going on with this burger that at times, I couldn't taste the spam. Not complaining. If you were to ask me "what could BB can improve on?" I would say add fries, onion rings or tots. It would of defiantly complete my meal with a side dish or even in the burger. Something just felt wrong without any fries along with my wonderful burger. So please read this review, go get yourself a burger, come back with a better yelp than this. Burrrrr, Gucci.

    (5)

  • Ben J.

    Good burgers. Tons of alternatives surrounding it if you don't see one you want considering it's in one of the main line ups of food carts downtown. Variety of different concoctions predetermined or you can design your own burger.

    (4)

  • Lue X.

    Was a bit hard to find at first due to the dodgy address but it wasn't to dissapoint. The Slaughterhouse lV was probably one the best burgers i had in awhile. Definitely will go back hands down.

    (5)

  • Mandy K.

    I saw the brunch box on an episode of Eat Street and decided I had to try it. So when my husband said that he was taking me to Portland for my birthday, I knew this had to be our first stop. Immediately after getting off the plane, we took the met straight to the brunch box. Of course we had to order the famous Redonkadonk!! A cheese burger, topped with bacon, ham and spam, with a fried egg and sandwiched between two grilled cheeses!!! Wow! This heart attack special was the size of my head. Despite the grease, it was actually extremely flavorful!! The price was decent and the cook was very friendly. Its a great place to get crazy, calorie full food, for a great price. (Of course, ours cost $9.50 plus two plane tickets) It was a wonderful beginning to our trip and I highly recommend!

    (4)

  • Nate Y.

    Heart attack in a sandwich and that is why I keep coming back. :) Veggie cheese burger with two grilled cheeses as the bun? Yes please! This is a place to take your friends who are not savvy on the food cart experience. Or to treat yourself to a new dirty secret.

    (5)

  • Liz T.

    If I lived in downtown Portland (or Portland for that matter), I would never make breakfast again. Brunchbox is fast, cheap, easy, and good. I had the omelette breakfast sandwich with egg, mushroom, onion, and American cheese. I also added bacon on it because bacon makes everything better. It was so simple, savory, and scrumptious. My friend had the special hamburger, which was good but nothing revolutionary. Being from Hawaii, I also liked that spam was one of the meat options on the menu. Portland reminds me of home! =)

    (4)

  • Dawn P.

    I've been here once after having had it recommended to me by several people. I tried the big kahuna burger... Ummm...what I received was a dripping-down-the-arm juicy burger slathered with BBQ sauce, topped with pineapple and if all of their burgers are this good...I could get fat really fast. Holy moly. Just grab your wet naps and go.

    (5)

  • Leslie F.

    This place is okay. It's a good cheap burger but not the best. My husband really likes it though, (he's usually happy about most burgers haha). Husband also likes their breakfast sandwiches which I haven't tried yet. The staff is nice and the food cart is always busy so it's quick. It's not my favorite but it's not bad.

    (3)

  • Pingle I.

    They make GREAT burgers and I love the types of burgers made, it tastes delicious and fill my belly satisfyingly !

    (5)

  • Jenny T.

    The guy in the food cart was helpful. My friend and I were hungry and were not sure what to get so he recommended the spam sandwich with an egg and pineapple. It was very good. The price of most the sandwiches were reasonable too. check it out!

    (4)

  • Allie R.

    Great burgers, fast and friendly service. What more can you ask for?

    (5)

  • Brett W.

    Cardiac-clogging breakfast sandwiches on Texas toast... now that's my idea of a proper breakfast! The only gripe I've got with this food cart is that menu items appear larger in the photos than they actually are. But that's not necessarily a terrible thing considering the heart (and gut) damage these bad boys are capable of!

    (4)

  • John T.

    Sinking your teeth into a buttery and cheesy grill cheese sandwich has to be one of the greatest feelings there is. How can you make it better? It's so simple that I'm surprised that it hasn't been invented before. What you do is shove a hamburger patty in between, dress up the sandwich and trick it into thinking it's a cheeseburger and there you go. I hate paying for food that i can replicate at the same level or better than it's being sold at. But for 2 bucks you're not going to get a complaint out of me. And the icanhazcheeseburger, so yum I'm even willing to drop a 5 to have it again. It's worth it.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth B.

    I CAN HAS CHEESEBURGER!!!!!! ?!?! WOW. Burger at good price and unlike anything I have ever seen. I got the " you can has cheeseburger" ...... best thing ever! They use Two texas toast grilled cheese sandwiches instead of the plain ol' sesame bun. Cheesy, buttery and meaty.... with compliments of the veggies of course. Sandwich was smaller than I expected but it filled me up good! Will try more of the menu soon!!!

    (4)

  • ANTHONY L.

    I thought the first burger I had here was pretty good so I came back a 2nd and 3rd time. It's really a hit or miss.

    (2)

  • Leason H.

    Favorite downtown food cart by far. Amazing breakfast sandwiches served ALL day, amazing burgers and turkey burgers, built to customize... and the best part is that it's always only a couple bucks. SO GOOD. Fast, delicious, filling, and cheap!! I DEFINITELY urge you to try it!

    (5)

  • Lelio M.

    OK, so I had to give this place a second chance. First time around, cheeseburger not bad, but didn't make much of an impression on me. 2nd time around I tried a Black & Bleu burger, which was good, I have to admit, especially for the price. The folks that work there are very nice, and the owners are pro-active with their customers, which I think is great. I'm looking forward to trying some of their other concoctions. I do feel that their meat is under-seasoned, on both trys, and could be really good with a tad more seasoning. Given my two experiences here, I'd give them 3.5 stars, and wouldn't hesitate to refer a friend to see them....

    (3)

  • Nina N.

    Dear sweet baby 9 pd Jesus, this was amazing. This was the best thing I have ever put in my mouth! well not really, but one of my top ten foodgasms!!!!! So on my quest to get my maple bar with bacon on top from the voodoo; which was delicious by the way. I got the heads up that they owned this delicious food cart, and God knows I love me some food cart. :) So I had to go!!!! one word..... YOUCANHASCHEESEBURGER! two grilled cheese - cheeseburger! holy crap, I was torn, I was going to get the sandwich with the spam and fried egg burger but I wanted to save my heart attack for another day. All I have to say, do go to the brunchbox, and get ready to feel utter foodgasm!!!

    (5)

  • Lizzie V.

    Yeah, I did it. I lost my Brunch Box virginity this morning, and I am so glad I did. It's everything everyone says it is. I had the OMG breakfast sandwich sin queso, add lettuce. Part of me was nervous about eating so many animals, and I've never taken the plunge to try Spam, but once that baby hit my mouth there was no turning back. delight-FULL!

    (5)

  • Mia R.

    long story short. my friend wanted to hit up a few cities before the end of this year. portland was on the list. i'd been out here before but only for 1 hour. she made an itinerary of ALL restaurants / food trucks that we will hit up. brunch box was the first. after a longggg & cracked out drive due to the 2 cans of sugar free pink rock star i consumed, the youcanhasitburger was the best thing i ever had in my life. seriously first off, the guy working in there is nice, friendly & gives off good vibes. when i bite into the burger there was all kinds of juicy goodness going on in my mouth and in between my braces brackets. after a couple bites i thought to myself oMG i need some fresh jalepenos in my life. so i asked him and he gave me some sliced up jalepenos & in that moment i was feeling so blissful. the next day i had to come back for breakfast. he greeted me so kindly & gave him my order of a egg & spam sandwich but to surprise me with the the type of cheese & bread. again my mouth was as happy as a fat kid entering charlie's chocolate factory.

    (5)

  • Brian P.

    Now this is a food stand! Greasy Buttery Texas Toast, Bacon, Ham, Egg, sausage... THE OMG Breakfast Sandwich. That is what you call a breakfast sandwich! Heart and Artery clogging sandwich that makes you crave for more. Probably one of the best stop I've made in Portland.

    (5)

  • Manuel S.

    Wow!! Had the triple decker youcan bacon cheeseburger. (think it was a special). All I can say is ....Ive been looking for you for awhile now, thanx for living up to the hype!! Prices are reasonable and food is awesome!

    (5)

  • Zack L.

    I had the Outlaw yesterday and it was just as satisfying as the meal a few days ago. I wish they were a bit closer to my office, I would probably eat here almost ever day for breakfast. Stay Classy, Brunchbox!

    (5)

  • Hugo C.

    So f***ing good! I've sadly only had breakfast here, but the OMG is the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had (and I HATE Spam normally)! I always get bagels for my bread choice, but my friends/family swear by the Texas toast, which is amazing as an option. I make it a point to visit Brunchbox on every visit to PDX--highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Kristine A.

    I had a real and medically sound fear that my husband was going to die while eating the Redonkadonk burger. That one day I would have to explain to our young son why his dad's tombstone reads, "It was Fing Good." Sometimes it's worth the gamble.

    (5)

  • AP A.

    The only food cart that we ate at more than once while visiting Portland. Every food cart was really good, but this one was amazing because we got a Hawaiian breakfast sandwich, and it had french toast instead of bread, and it was smothered with blackberry jam. WTF! We're not from the NW coast, and we had never heard of this kind of taste fantasma. So awesome!

    (5)

  • Jessica R.

    Soooooo Good!!!!!! Why don't they have anything like this in San Diego?????? I enjoyed a Reuben burger and boy did I enjoy it. The prices are reasonable. I will go back next time in Portland.

    (5)

  • Bearded M.

    We made a day trip up to Portland and Brunchbox Food Cart was on our list to do. It was a gorgeous day in Portland and we brought our appetite to try out the YouCanHasCheesburger with Bacon. There are times when you just want a juicy burger with all the fixins to satisfy your inner child cravings. The Brunchbox satisfied that need in spades. This burger is just wrong...but wonderful. Two grilled cheese sandwiches surrounding a juicy burger with bacon added....uh....AWESOME! This is great street food and we just sat down on the sidewalk, devoured the sandwich, and watched the characters walking by. Okay, it is not a five star restaurant with 5 star pretentious food BUT to fill that childhood craving for juicy, messy food when your desire is there it is PERFECT! I will return and try some of the other unrealistic creations when the urge hits.

    (5)

  • Jessica L.

    Didn't get to try their English muffins from scratch, but did have the Black N' Blue and the YouCanHasCheeseburger, both amazing delicious delights all for about $5 each! If you're a meat lover or a cheese lover the smell will draw you in... my YouCanHasCheeseburger (I mean, I can't even resist the name!) was divine a lovely seasoned beef patty between two perfect Texas toast grilled cheese sandwiches. I thought it would be over the top but I could not put it down. This is probably something I wouldn't recommend for an everyday meal but every few months when you're feeling a blue and the sky isn't? Oh yeah. That hits the spot.

    (4)

  • Camden F.

    Their food is insane, fatty, huge, and likely to put you in a food coma. There's no reason not to try it.

    (5)

  • Chris G.

    I ventured downtown with a carful of coworker friends earlier this week to sample some of the fine cart cuisine that we usually miss due to our office's Milwaukie location. At the top of the list were Brunchbox and Built to Grill. The latter was closed, so the choice was clear and the choice was GOOD. The very thought of the YouCanHas is definitely intimidating. I mean, 4 slices of Texas toast? It sounds like way too much bread for a single-patty burger. But then you stand in line and you see them making one (at least half the orders we saw were YouCanHas). That patty is substantial and looks like it was made to sit betwixt two grilled cheese sandwiches. One of my coworkers got one. He liked it, but couldn't finish it. For $5, how can you go wrong? I went with the black and blue burger (blackened seasoning and bleu cheese). Wow. It was an awesome combination. Every bite was filled with flavor. The meat was definitely not a frozen patty of any sort. It tasted fresh and was skillfully grilled. If you like bleu cheese as a complimentary flavor, the black and blue is a great choice. The other two in our group had the pastrami burger... rave reviews there as well. There's no question in my mind why it's the #1 Portland Yelp restaurant as I type. Cart food? Good! Burgers? Good! Brunchbox? Gooood!

    (5)

  • Neal K.

    Left my monkey cage on Wacker Dr Cheeckahgo for a 4 day food and wine bender in Portland last fall with my girl. No relatives, no friends in Portland, just wanted to get into the food cart culture and check out "obscene"-ly priced peen-ohs. Portland is a beautiful city. But you can have your views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Rainer, your riverwalk, and your walk-up mountain top parks in the middle of your fair city. For me the most beautiful and awe inspiring thng I saw in Portland was the YouCANhascheeseburger. Fresh off a plane in mah super-sweet Nissan Cube, I didn't know whether to eat it or make love to it. Both i'm sure would have been equally pleasurable. With a side of waffle fries from SideCart next door, i'd be hard pressed (against this sammich obvs) to think of a better burger al fresco option. Go here for breakfast too. Just an aside: try taking the FREE public transit. If you drive downtown (like I did) you will need to make a minimum of 3-4 right turns to get here. I literally saw dust on some of those side streets that you can't turn left onto from 5th and 6th streets. I'm 99% sure that nobody uses them, they are just for show.

    (5)

  • Fei C.

    I can't like this place too much. It'll probably take 10yrs off my life. The question is it worth it?? Somedays yes!!:) The omg breakfast is gut busting good.

    (4)

  • Gene X.

    All I had was the omelet breakfast sandwich on Texas toast but it was AWESOME! I wish I was hungover so it would have been even more tasty but damn it was good. I just happened to stumble by it after setting the high score on Tempest at Ground Kontrol while chilling out in Portland waiting for my friend to get done working. Glad I stopped in and I can't wait to try their lunch sandwiches as well!

    (5)

  • Graham B.

    "The next person who asks if it's hot in here, I'm going to punch in the face." It's a tiny foodcart with a grill in half of it cooking hot meat to order. It's 98 degrees and I'm still hungry for what they're serving. I like a foodcart, and this is no exception. I've got a frequent buyer card to prove it. They make a tasty burger in a variety of combinations (veggie too for those of you who do that thing). The prices are darn reasonable, and the service is friendly with a side of sass. And here's the part where I rave about an internet meme turned sandwich: The "YouCanHazCheezburger" is a cheeseburger between two grilled cheese sandwiches on Texas toast for buns. Think about that for a moment. Think about the sheer enormity of this splendid situation of saturated cells. Put a little Baconnaise on that thing and wash it down with a cola on a hot summer day. It won't refresh you, but it'll probably make you feel like you accomplished at least one stupendous task on a lazy Sunday. Believe me. I haz had cheezburger. Insert cat jokes here.

    (5)

  • Mar M.

    I didn't try their breakfast sandwichs or Redonkadonk or anything with TX-Toast. What I DID get was a bomb ass double patty burger with bacon which was SOOOOOOFA good. Brunchbox is in a great location and it must be more awesome if you're stoned or drunk off your ass. Great place. Like General McArthur said...I shall return.

    (4)

  • Matt M.

    Two visits and I am still shocked at how good and very regular, at the same time, these burgers are. I think that's what makes them so damn good. They are pretty much like what I make at home. The Niagra Falls like gushing of saliva emitting from my mouth as I type this review could fill a standard bathtub. i wan 2 haz cheezburger NAO!!1!!ONE!1 I had the Say Cheese on my last visit and it was just as delicious. It was so creamy and juicy I had cheese and grease and all kinds of awesome dripping from my hands onto the sidewalk. Goddamn I love a good cheeseburger.

    (5)

  • Jason G.

    This is what the food truck scene is all about.

    (5)

  • Edward J.

    I don't get the big deal about this place. Its too greasy and oily. I tried three burgers and one breakfast sandwich. Each has unique taste but all has the same greasy after taste. If you like grease and fatty animal oil soaked texas toast on bacon. Sure! But I'm gonna pass on these guys. Just not my cup of tea. Sorry!

    (3)

  • H T.

    my first meal in portland was at brunchbox. i got a breakfast sandwich which was an omelet w/ 3 veggies of my choice, on grilled wheat toast. it was really tasty and reasonably priced. hubby got a veg burger, which i liked, but he's super picky about his patties, so he didn't enjoy it as much as i did.

    (4)

  • Marcella G.

    Brunch Box is the illegitimate father of my unborn food baby. I ordered the Monstrosity (the most expensive item on the menu: $11.50). What I received was nothing short of a religious experience. Two beef patties, two slices of cheese, four strips of bacon... all settled between two grilled cheese sandwiches. But you don't have to be fat-minded like me to enjoy this food truck--my girlfriend ordered a double vegan burger and is insisting we move to PDX. I loved that the paper they wrap their sandwiches in has their cute logo printed all over it--definitely not necessary but I felt it was a polished finishing touch. Did I mention they have great hours?

    (5)

  • R G.

    I tried their Omelette

    (3)

  • Rad P.

    As my coworker and I pulled onto the freeway heading toward downtown the rain was pouring hard and traffic was a bitch, however our appetites kept us going. I'd seen Brunch Box profiled on the Cooking Channel show Eat Street and she already had it on her to eat at list so it was a lunch date. As we parked, the rain stop, the clouds parted, and there were blue skies overhead - a definite good sign. An even better sign was the super awesome guy working the front of the truck who handled our inability to decide with chivalry and humor. Quickly tho it was decided that we should have an omg! breakfast sandwich on a bagel and a newish outlaw burger (of course we were sharing, oh gluttonous ones, although really we probably each could have devoured a redonkadonk). Wow. Like, wow. The burger was perfectly cooked, the bbq and bacon were scrumptious. Even bigger wowsers to the omg! sandwich - there's just something about a fried egg, cheese and lots of fried meat products (yes, there was spam involved but I swear to whatever god(s) you may worship it has to be eaten to be believed) that makes me want to roll around on the ground moaning loudly in ecstasy. Fear not, I refrained - we were in public, after all. And yes, I'll be going back.

    (5)

  • Ryan T.

    Ok, so I was a skeptic. But when there was a groupon for $6 of food for $3 I figured I could take the plunge. Well guess what? No disappointment here! Everything was perfect. The meat was tasty and well cooked...not too raw not too tough. The bread was good though I would not say it is high quality as in "Dave's Killer Bread". But I wouldn't have it any other way. Who wants a fancy ass grilled cheese sandwich on top of tasty burger and special sauce? Not me! Besides, the american cheese would have been out of place. I seriously enjoyed my lunch. It was really really good. So will I go back? Duh, YES. Often? No, heart attacks and clogged arteries are nothing to be triffled with. So take it in but do so sparingly. Besides, you'll enjoy it all the more. And as they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder (and healthier in this case).

    (4)

  • Lauren P.

    Amazing! Had the beef ruben on Texas toast and it was juicy and delicious! This cart has some great looking food and I'd def order more :)

    (5)

  • Wayne K.

    Oh....little brunchbox trailer, I miss you so much. I can't wait until my next visit to chow down those little morsels of deliciousness you create.

    (5)

  • berkeley f.

    Best grilled cheese I've ever had. Ever. Rainy afternoon, long morning of walking around sightseeing. Brunchbox was on my cart hit list, so wandered over and had a look. Friendly guy behind the counter. I ask for a grilled cheese and can he make it spicy. It came grilled on both sides with butter, loaded with cheese, full of hot sauce. There's something incredibly mellowing about a well done grilled cheese and a strong cup of coffee. Brunchbox, I'll be back.

    (5)

  • Hossam B.

    I was going to dock Brunchbox a star or two for the general "meh" attitude of the guy taking my order (no eye contact whatsoever, just sort of tossed my burger on the counter without turning his head from the conversation with the cook), but then I came to my senses. What the hell, this isn't fine dining! I came for a burger. And that was one tasty burger. (Now give me some of that tasty beverage, to wash this down.) I had the youCANhazcheeseburger on my first visit, and it was everything I expected. In preparation for the onslaught, my arteries opened up wide, ready for all kinds of bad cholesterol headed their way. As much faith as I have in my ticker, though, this is a once-a-month sammich, at most. I toned it down yesterday and got a Black & Blue...which was even better! What the heck is "blackening seasoning"? In any case, it was great, and people at the office were wandering into the kitchen to see where that awesome smell was coming from. The blue cheese was excellent, too, and was a lot milder than most burger blue cheeses I've had--or else the burger was so flavorful that it was like all volume knobs were cranked up. Sir, I don't care if you keep up the disinterested look. You could make grunting noises and hold up fingers to indicate price, if you want. As long as you keep serving up this kind of food, I'll gladly come back.

    (5)

  • Kody L.

    I had a hard time getting myself to try out the much-acclaimed Brunchbox mostly because I have to be in the right mood for breakfast foods. Today, I wanted a burger and I got the Black and Blue Burger. Wonderful! The mix of traditional sauces with the spicy blackness and blue cheese were oh so good. The burger was only $4, which is appropriate and one of the cheapest, yet filling option among all the carts. Their specials are incredibly creative -- reading about the Elvis and seeing today's burger with eggs and hashbrowns makes me love them more.

    (4)

  • Richard U.

    those of us in Seattle are in trouble! The Portland street food scene is kicking our collective butt! Brunchbox is one of those places. A burger cart where you can add spam? I am sold! I built my own beast adding spam, american cheese, mushrooms and grilled onions. My only complaint is I wish it was bigger! I inhaled that bad boy so quickly I was mildly ashamed. Next time will try the OMG burger and other permutations they offer.

    (4)

  • Pai L.

    I love brunch box. I've had the black and blue burger, the hawaiian five-o burger and the new BBQ burger with fried onions. They are all delicious! Being from CA where we have Inn and Out which hands down probably still my favorite burger brunch box does a good job filling that void. CHeck it out..they will not disappoint.

    (5)

  • Chris S.

    TexasToast Cheese TexasToast Black Angus Burger Seasoned to perfection with toppings of choice. TexasToast Cheese Texas Toast If it looks like modern art, or some odd, off-meter poem, that's because it is. Only instead of art or a poem or some words, it's a raucous,free-for-all cheesburger party in your mouth. Brought to you by Texas Toast. Can I just point out that without Texas Toast, the youCANhazcheeseburger would be a colossal failure in the way the Titanic was a colossal failure. Looked and semed like a great idea, but sank to the bottom of the cold, dark sea. So, thank you Texas Toast, and thank you guys from BB who dared to put a burger between two grilled cheese sandwhiches. I salute you.

    (5)

  • Josh W.

    Say NO to "drive thru!" This is THE best $5 burger in Portland. What I mean to say is...that Black & Blue burger (with bacon) brings beefiness back to me belly!

    (4)

  • Diana W.

    We have been there twice and both times we were very happy with our choices. There is nothing phenomenal about the ingredients but the way they put them together, not too salty, not too sweet and with that nice crunch from the crispy onions and texas toast...what's not to love? I doubt I will ever have the capacity to eat a Redonkadonk burger, but I love the idea of it

    (5)

  • Jeff W.

    I love me a good burger. I'm super new to the food cart scene, but I'm sure glad I started with Brunchbox. My wife and I hit this place up on a Saturday afternoon before making our way to the Farmer's Market. I had very high expectations while I placed my order for a bacon-cheeseburger. After reading all of the lights-out reviews, I couldn't wait to try. To make a long story short, I quickly placed an order for a second burger. I think it was the well done bacon and the bun that did me in. There was a certain saltiness that topped it all off. With half of the burger in one hand, I handed over cash for another. For only a couple bucks you get one of the top burgers in Portland. And, it only takes a matter of minutes to get your food! Combining how amazingly awesome the burger is with it's cheapness and convenience, it definitely has the makings for best in show. PDX BURGER RATING: A

    (5)

  • Emily H.

    My first burger in 10 years...yeah, not kidding. I almost backed out and went for the veggie burger, but I am so glad I didn't! The Thai burger is pure awesomeness - who woulda thought peanut butter on a burger would be good, right? And no cheese? All sortsa crazy! But, ohhhhh man...I had sauce and burger juice dripping down my arms as I stuffed it all in my face as fast as possible - pineapple, bacon, jalapeno, burger...NOM! These guys are great and I will be back!!

    (5)

  • Lisa T.

    Totally insane, in the best of ways. Had the Fat Tuesday Special, two, count them, two Angus beef patties seasoned Cajun style with swiss and Salt and Pepper potato chips. It was crazy, and spicy, and delicious. It was everything I shouldn't eat and I couldn't stop. Husband got the Icanhazcheeseburger. Delicious Texas toast, but I wish the cheese was real cheese and not slices of American. That goes double for my daughter's grilled cheese. All in all though, some tasty burgers at tasty prices. They don't gouge for drinks either, rare and awesome.

    (5)

  • Alex T.

    I had the omgburger after eyeing the youCANhascheeseburger for a bit. they just need to add a roflburger with some ridiculous ingredients in it. not that the burger wasn't ridiculously tasty to begin with! get the baconnaise! staff was super friendly and wtf, this place is awesome.

    (5)

  • Alex M.

    I will be honest with you, I am giving this place 5 stars and my first visit was this afternoon. Also, I only tried one thing on the menu. Portland is a magical place that caters to the health-conscious, animal-friendly vegans and other ultra picky and restrictive diet foodies. It is also a place that caters to me, a dairy loving meat eater who likes to consume as many calories as I can in one sitting. Hello Brunchbox. Youcanhascheeseburger... Burger this 2 Texas toast grilled cheese sandwiches as a bun for $5. If you are not convinced, then I don't think we can be friends. THEY TAKE CREDIT CARDS!!!!! How many carts take cards? I am sure it's not many, and that is why I will be coming back here. I guess it can get better... I was also informed that they have $1 coffee!!!!

    (5)

  • Ashley O.

    Brunchbox Roxs! Luckily, I work a few blocks from this adorable cart. Although I don't eat meat, I enjoy their grilled cheese and am excited to try their veggie burger. The guys are always nice and friendly. The first time I saw the "YouCANhascheeseburger" on the menu, I exploded in laughter. That picture is actually my desktop background right now..... I recommend this cart for sure. I get a bomb grilled cheese for $1.50 and a coke for $.50. NICE!

    (5)

  • Josh T.

    As a downtown office worker it is always a special occasion when a new cart opens near the cubicle farm...not because they are generally good food but because they are new. Brunch Box is not only new, and friendly, and funny, but DAMN GOOD! I had the Youcanhascheezburger before I new it was already becoming a cultural touchpoint...yes it is delicious. I had mine with a vegan patty and it was PERFECT. Can't wait to go back and get some fatty fatty patty.

    (5)

  • Amanda J.

    Wish you guys still had the fresh-made english muffins! Love the food. Just stopped by to say: you've been jacked! consumerist.com/2010/06/…

    (5)

  • Kerry H.

    youcanhascheezburger. Just like me, my good friend ceilingcat, and seemingly most of Portland. Two delicious, thick, and buttery grilled cheese sandwiches with a juicy burger slapped in between. Pure meltycheeseyheavenly bliss. And a damn huge sandwich. We should have shared because neither me, nor the Hubs could finish our masterpieces. A can of coke for 50 cents too. Genius. it's worth the hype and worth the price. Maybe I can convince monorailcat to wheel that food cart over to my town.

    (5)

  • Jim D.

    My breakfast sandwhich was greasy, and didn't sit well. I think we caught them right when they were opening up. We'll go again to give them another shot!

    (3)

  • Stephanie S.

    This cart was amazing! I work downtown and am constantly looking for new lunch places and Brunch Box is now on the top of my list. I've been twice and both times their sandwiches far exceeded my expectations. The lunch options were surprisingly innovative and really high quality - the 5-oh burger was one of the best burgers I've had in years. As an added bonus it was very quick and affordable. Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • K M.

    Great place! Delicious burgers, and the staff were really nice.

    (4)

  • Paul C.

    I had the Hawaiian which consists of spam, egg, pineapple, teriyaki sauce in between 2 texas toast bread. It was delicious! We came here for breakfast after going out at night so we were super hungry and it hit the spot. Now I wish I ordered 2 instead of 1. My friends ordered the crazy burgers, but I'm not a fan of sloppy burgers. I will come again next time I visit Portland.

    (4)

  • Sara C.

    Wow, seriously? I'm going to be the first one to give this place less than 5-stars? I love breakfast and could eat breakfast foods all day everyday. I also love meat and cheese, and breakfast sandwiches in particular. So I figured the OMG breakfast sandwich (egg, cheddar, bacon, ham, spam, english muffin) would be hella amazing, but it wasn't. For $5 it was filling, but the quality of the ingredients just weren't worth that much. Yes, the homemade english muffin was great--and that'd be something I'd definitely buy again! But the cheese was definitely lacking, and a good cheese can make or break a breakfast sandwich. Not sure what kind of cheddar they put on this thing, but it was really lacking in flavor--almost tasted like the cheap FMV cheese you can buy at Freddies, but maybe they just need to switch to a sharper cheddar. The bacon was also lacking quite a bit of flavor. Yes it was overpowered by the ham and spam, but a thicker/tastier bacon would have fared better. I loved the idea of having a ton of meat on a breakfast sandwich, but it really didn't work. Aside from the homemade english muffin, my sandwich was really just mediocre. Maybe their burgers are better? Cool that they have dinosaur-shaped grilled cheeses, gotta love that.

    (3)

  • bob b.

    Holy father of Christmas, that was some good burger. Excuse me sir, may I have another?

    (5)

  • jason b.

    My wife had the "Black & Blue" burger and I had the "Youcanhascheeseburger" this weekend after reading the review in Portland magazine. I've been on a diet for a few months now and this was the first burger I've had in at least 6 months... oh my GOD! Other than the sound of my arteries snapping shut this was an unbelievably good burger. It was served by a super nice lady who was working her a$$ off in that trailer in the summer heat wave.

    (4)

  • Bryan C.

    Seriously good food, fast service. No complaints at all.

    (5)

  • Tiffany T.

    So the whole cheese sandwich then a burger then a cheese sandwich thing tempted me to get lunch here this week. And for $5 it was a pretty big and rich burger. But like chocolate fudge cake it's too decadent to have every day. And I really needed a nap after eating it. Very bready and cheesy to say the least. The kid's menu is so adorable! A cheese sandwich or PBJ shaped like a dinosaur! And it comes with juice, apple sauce and a sticker!? So cute!! The menu has a lot of variety for those who would like different toppings on their burger, like pineapple or bacon or ham or spam or egg or mushrooms or ... And the prices are pretty cheap too.

    (5)

  • Erica H.

    Delicious burger! And at $5 I can't argue with the price. I will definitely come back for lunch again.

    (5)

  • Keiran H.

    Their breakfast sandwich is unbelievably good. I've normally frequented another small establishment downtown for my breakfast needs, but it's never been more than "Eh, ok". This morning I took a bite of the homemade English muffin "BEC" sandwich and was instantly in love. Support these guys and enjoy. I plan on returning for lunch. Update: Returned for lunch - purchased YOUCANHASCHEESEBURGER. This was the most amazing thing I've had in a long long time. Update 2: Returned for Omelet breakfast sandwich - Also amazing.

    (5)

  • Kelly D.

    Best egg and cheese sandwich in Portland. No contest. Love the texas toast too.

    (5)

  • Kevin M.

    Its good. Its not nearly as greasy, or gluttony as it sounds. I had the infamous WeCanHasCheezeburger. Try it.

    (4)

  • Christopher G.

    Friendly, efficient service, clean, fast and excellent food, always a variety of options and vegetarian friendly! Follow them on Twitter for awesome deals! Love this cart!

    (5)

  • Lauren L.

    So you know that website, This Is Why You're Fat? Brunchbox should totally be on there somewhere, but I would happily get fat off the ICanHasCheeseburger. (Ok, so maybe not happily, but this sandwich is so ridiculous and delicious and a caloric overload, it should be illegal.) Maybe the only thing that would save my waistline would be that I'm a veggie, and I can get anything on the menu with a veggie patty, but when you place a burger IN BETWEEN GRILLED CHEESE, that's when all bets are off. This sandwich is not for the faint of heart. I did share this, but believe me, I would eat every ounce of this. (And probably be in a coma afterward, but it would be worth it.)

    (5)

  • Nathan V.

    Hot dog sausage was perfection. Bun and meat charred so as to evoke county fair.

    (5)

  • Jess H.

    this place is one of the Top 5 reasons i fell in love with Portland last week. A must stop for anyone who loves scrumptious sandwiches. Thank you Brunchbox!!!

    (5)

  • Aaron S.

    Finally!! Epic breakfast sandwiches downtown for the hungry office set. I can't bring myself to indulge more than once a week, but it is a highlight of whichever morning I choose to do so. Let's just start with the homemade English muffins. Yum and yum. The aptly named 'omelette breakfast sandwich' is a true winner with mushrooms and onions together with American cheese (in true NYC deli fashion). Also of note to veggies...they serve Morning Star! Haven't tried the burgers, but looking forward to some angus deliciousness, and the price can't be beat.

    (5)

  • April B.

    On our mini-vacation back to the city where we used to live we know we wanted to hit eateries we hadn't been to and definitely the food carts. Brunch Box had some good press, so we went Friday morning. I ordered a veggie sausage, egg, and cheese on an english muffin (homemade). $4, very tasty. The thing that surprised me the most was that the can of Coke I ordered to wash down this very tasty sandwich was only 50 cents! No one charges 50 cents for cans anymore!! And not even an extra 5 cents for the return. So, really, 45 cents! My husband had the BEC and a $1 cup of coffee and was equally impressed. Quick turnaround (we waited maybe 5 min.) and nice people working there. I think I would eat there too often if we lived in town.

    (4)

  • Robert H.

    OK, all is right with the world! After an exchange of e-mails with the owner I went back on Friday and all of the problems that I had noted on Monday had been corrected. I guess Monday was just a bad day. Go for it!

    (5)

  • E C.

    I didnt have the stomach to stomach anything this cart had to offer. Come to think about it...can anyone? I mean...I can eat. So, if I am questioning the pheasability of downing the creations from this cart...it says something... However, we ordered one of their specialties which was a burger sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches. Gosh. At first, I was disgusted by this. But, this sandwich was like eating a Durian. At first you cant stand it, but out of no where, half of the shit is gone! Please guys, try this sandwich but only if you are in good health! Seriously, this sandwich needs a CAUTION label.... Must be 18 years old to order. Sandwich may cause brief moments of blindness, light headed ness, and cheesy euphoria.

    (4)

  • Denise C.

    Disappointing... nothing special. The meat on the burgers tasted like a standard burger you would get from any fast food place.

    (1)

  • Jen T.

    UH HELLO, brunchbox = deceptive! i ordered a CHEESEASAURUS REX and got a freaking brontosammy instead. THOSE ARE TOTALLY DIFFERENT DINOSAURS. shapes aside, brunchbox is hella delish and makes mean grilled cheese sandwiches that are only $2! who can get anything decent for that price anymore? omg rhetorical question!...unless that person is me...and it could even be YOU!

    (4)

  • Sophia S.

    I was really excited to try Brunchbox after reading all these fab reviews but I think I may have set myself up for disappointment. Yes, service was great and the menu was easy to select from. However, the 2 breakfast sandwiches were really salty and I thought the $11 price tag for 2 sandwiches was steep for food stand fare. Fun experience but I wouldn't recommend.

    (2)

  • Kan D.

    Pretty damn good. I need to go back and check out some more menu items. But it's fairly easy to win someone over with breakfast for lunch. Courteous (enough) service. Only one recommendation. I wasn't really feeling the drink menu. Also hash browns or something of that nature would put the icing on the cake for this establishment. Going back soon!

    (4)

  • Ryan H.

    wanna big greasy breakfast sandwich? then go here. on a diet? then go away

    (5)

  • Taro B.

    I love this place! The "You-Can-Has" burger, which is a burger with 2 grilled cheese sandwiches as buns, is surprisingly not that big of a burger and is just the right size due to the smaller sized toast used. It is delicious and I find myself craving it often. I just wish this place had a seating area to eat at so I don't have sit on a park bench in the rain to eat the burger while it's still warm.

    (5)

  • Ken J.

    Incredibly tasty burger, and quite a good value considering all you get on it. I'll be back for sure.

    (5)

  • John S.

    I was stuck running errands down town yesterday, and the 10 o'clock hour was fast approaching with little hope of finding a quick and easy breakfast that tasted decent. I finally gave up and asked a fellow Portland-er where the good eats was? She quickly pointed me in the direction of the long row of food carts not far from where we stood. I have to admit short of Mexican food and the occasional gyro, I don't usually eat food from karts. After my experience at BrunchBox I'll be trying them more often. Brunchbox offers a quick and painless ordering system. You write your order on a simple menu check order form, the only thing I had to pen in was my name. The cook / cashier stopped cooking long enough to take my order, money and thank me before returning to his cooking area. I built my own breakfast sandwich based on what I like, eggs, bacon, ham, tomatoes and mushrooms on a beagle. With a coca-cola included I think I paid little over 6 bucks. I could of combo'd but chips didn't sound so good for breakfast. Bottom line, the food was awesome. The sandwich was so filling, I only ate 3/4 and gave the last to my dogs. The service was fast and friendly, the ingredients were fresh and well proportioned at a great price point! I'd recommend this place to anyone and am looking forward to trying there lunch sandwich's next time.

    (4)

  • Whitney S.

    Texas toast grilled cheese meets incredible hamburger and you have yourself probably one of the best burgers in Portland (cleverly named "YouCanHasCheesburger"). The service is fast and friendly, prices quite reasonable, and a unique menu that takes a spin on hamburgers and other classic sandwiches. If you are looking for a great burger, or even an epic food cart experience, Brunch Box should be your pick.

    (5)

  • Senthil R.

    I have been to Brunch Box for lunch quite a few times and I should they have some very tasty burgers. The YouCanCheeseBurger is a must try, Cheese burger within a cheesy buttery texas toast, YUM. The drinks are really cheap - $0.50 for sodas. They don't serve fries but you can stop by SideCart right next to this place. If you are in SW Portland and don't mind trying cart food, this place is a good one. I will miss it when I leave Portland for good in a few days.

    (5)

  • Warren D.

    Checked out the downtown cart scene and the Brunchbox was the only spot that could catch my eye. Great prices, and a lot of choices! I had to try the Redonkadonk, it just looked amazing. I won't go into detail cause i'm sure there are ton of other posts detailing what goes into this baby... but this is a huge burger lovers dream!! I could only finish 2/3rd's of it! I tried. I loved the Brunchbox so much I had to go back and try a different burger before I left PDX... I tried the Black and Blue Burger and it was delicious. This is a must stop for all burger fans!!!

    (5)

  • Amado L.

    There is an ancient Filipino saying: "A breakfast sandwich is a breakfast sandwich." However, the "OMG! Breakfast Sandwich" at Brunchbox, which contains egg, ham, SPAM, bacon, and American cheese grilled between your choice of white or wheat English muffin-- O. M. F. G. Was it wrong that I was literally fidgeting on the park bench because, while I was engaged in the consumption of this beautiful creation, I had pleasurable sensations *down there*? Probably. The fact remains that all my expectations about this much-buzzed about food cart were exceeded by this "breakfast sandwich." It was that good. Too bad I wasn't hungry enough to follow it up with their "Redonkedonk"-- an OMG! Burger (egg, ham, SPAM, bacon, American cheese) between two Texas toast grilled cheese sandwich "buns"-- Holy. Bald. Baby. Jerry. I think I just suffered from a food-induced coma after having typed that...

    (5)

  • Olivia T.

    Dear Brunchbox, Why are you so awesome? I tried your delicious mouthgasm Double Burger ( 2 of 1/4 lb patties, egg, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard, and ketchup) on the long weekend with my DL (Mac M.) and both of us agreed that you served one of the best burgers in Portland. A big burger with a bottle of water for $6. Who can beat that? Also, we shared that amazing creation of yours and both of us were pretty full. Now, you just need to open after 5 pm, since usually I'm at work when you are open. Well, maybe I can come by on Saturday and try out your OMG burger by myself. Oooh yeah, I can't wait! With big love & bite, Olivia

    (5)

  • J M.

    Love the breakfast and burger here. Wish the staff would wear some gloves or wash their hands after handling cash money. That dirty rag they use isn't cutting it.

    (4)

  • Samantha O.

    I don't really eat burgers all that much. However, Brunchbox can even cater to the non-beef eaters among us and make their burgers with Morningstar Farms griller patties. This is how I came to know the glory of the Youcanhazcheeseburger. As I sat eating that monster of a cheeseburger all I could think was "nom nom nom nom nom" Yes, I had some noms! I'm also grateful that they serve their breakfast sandwiches all day! I am a bit of a late riser most days because of work. But sometimes I just can't get into my day if I don't eat breakfast, even if breakfast is at 2 in the afternoon. The omelet sandwich on one of their homemade whole wheat English muffins is more than enough to satisfy my breakfast needs.

    (5)

  • Richard N.

    So one would think that a sandwich that consists of a cheeseburger, bacon, spam, and grilled cheese sandwiches for buns would be an instant artery clogger, its only logical. Well truthfully it was not greasy at all and all ingredients tasted fresh, even the spam. One of the best burgers I have ever had, easily. I am positive that whatever the dudes in this food stand cook will be satisfying. Great job boyz!

    (5)

  • Liz C.

    Seriously....I love this place. my friend convinced me to go with him to get a youcanhascheeseburger and it changed my life and ruined me for all other cheeseburgers in the world. The combination of buttery grilled cheese on Texas Toast, the perfect beef patty, caramelized onions and all of the fixins is like a sweet symphony of salty, greasy goodness. Your tastebuds will leap out of your mouth and hug you for treating them so well and exposing them to the sheer awesomeness that lies within. And when you're done ordering your cheeseburger(the only item on the menu that's even worth ordering) hop on over to the side cart for some fried mac &cheese bites, or maybe even some cheesy tots. do yourself a favor and go to the brunchbox. i'm salivating just thinking about it.

    (5)

  • Roy C.

    I'm with Amado. The OMG breakfast sandwich on their homemade English muffin made it move. Despite consuming what was probably a good 3-4 days of sodium, I was tempted to go back for another one at lunch time. The English muffin was so soft on the inside it reminded me of a crumpet. Despite being well toasted on the outside, there must have been enough nooks and crannies to soak up the salty grease from the various forms of pork resting so delicately between them. Spam, bacon, ham, fried egg, and cheese. The combination created a salt bomb and I loved it. The sandwich is huge for a breakfast sandwich and it would be wholly unnecessary and gratuitous to order two. The girl running the grill was very nice and put everything together just right. I have a feeling everything on the menu is abundantly tasty and I look forward to finding out for myself.

    (5)

  • David D.

    Umm...yeah. For as crazy as these sandwiches are, this place is redonadonk-ly good!!! I had the OMG burger and my buddies had the Redonkadonk and the Redonkadonk minus good fixings, Canhascheese burger( sp??). We absolutely fell in love with this place. We couldn't believe that a street cart can produce such good food. The ingredients mixed very well in this burger -- ham, egg, cheese, bacon, and spam -- it was delicious! I'm sold on this place, but I'm not sure that my cholesterol is.

    (5)

  • Aaron P.

    Oh yeah this is what I am talking about. Fabulous, thinking out of the box options. Quick, easy to order, well priced. Staff was not friendly at all.

    (5)

  • Richard M.

    Picked up a burger from this spot and it was very good. I barely finished it, very filling.

    (4)

  • A. B. C.

    have you been paying attention? brunchbox RULEZ!!!1!!!11 i love breakfast sandwiches, and brunchbox has one of the best...ever. i almost always get the omelette sandwich, which has egg, cheese, and grilled mushrooms and onion, and then i ADD BACON. on TEXTAS TOAST (typo, but apt, don't you think?). it's totally awesome. the crispiness of the toast and baconz blends so nicely with the greasiness of the toast and the cheesiness of the...cheese. then one day at work we all decided that it was time we tried the youcanhascheeseburger. best. decision. ever. it's genius! genius i say! yeah yeah it's got two grilled cheese made with texas toasts for buns, but let me tell you that THAT is what makes this burger so special. it's a different texture than a regular bun. it's cheesy and delicious, and surprisingly not as heavy as i thought it would be (ie we didn't feel completely comatose after finishing). we've learned by now that portland offers a wide of specialty burgers, but when i feel like icanhascheeseburger, i'll go to brunchbox for their youcanhascheeseburger. it's definitely in the top-5 burgers that i've had. KTHXBAI

    (5)

  • Jeremiah W.

    on my first visit to portland, i discovered the area's signature food carts. the first experience was merely a late-night quickie. sort of like a crack dealer giving out a free taste, i left portland knowing i had to return... just for another sampling of one of the food carts' wares. and that was before i saw portland monthly magazine's reviews of the area's best burgers.. inside that issue there was this contraption of a burger held tightly between two pieces of grilled cheese sandwiches as buns, dripping with cheese. and the name whispered to me from the heavens: "youcanhascheeseburger" fuck yes i can has cheeseburger! but i had no idea where to buy this thing! i forgot the name of the restaurant in the review and found myself back in portland on a business trip with only an image of this heavenly brilliance somewhere out there among the bearded cyclists and coffee shops of portland. when i checked in to my hotel, i went straight to yelp and typed in "food cart" and headed over to the parking lot on 5th with no specific food in mind. perusing the various open carts (i guess they're mostly closed on the weekends around lunch?), i stopped at brunchbox to check out the menu. andthereitwasrightinfrontofme!! icanhascheeseburger!! my dream (artery-clogging) cheeseburger of all existence had found me! it called to me from across the hundreds of miles to the san francisco bay area. and only $5!? it's as if they were paying me to eat this thing!! i don't think i have ever tasted something so amazingly decadent and unnecessarily over the top in my life. and a part of me was glad that i do not live in portland (yet) and do not have access to this creation on a daily basis. i can't wait to return.

    (5)

  • Suzanne A.

    BrunchBox is BY FAR my favorite food cart to hit up. I visit these guys once, sometimes twice a week. I can enjoy either a delicious burger (made with beef, turkey or a veggie patty) for lunch or a mouth watering breakfast sandwich as they are open at 8:00am! OR EITHER ONE AT EITHER TIME. Their service is always fun, friendly and fast. Come here once, I promise you'll be a regular too. Thanks guys for the phenomenal burgs!

    (5)

  • Dyna S.

    The perfect sandwich place, Great price and you will be full!

    (5)

  • Susie Q.

    ICanHasCheezeberger and I did! Two grilled cheese sandwiches on Texas toast come together to marry a thick angus beef burger... and the marriage was epic! I think I am ruined for other burgers now.

    (5)

  • Richard R.

    I have been to burger heaven! 3 times this week and counting! I thought the 5-Oh! Burger! was my favorite burger in my 41 years. This $4 burger @BrunchBox is a killer juicy angus beef patty, topped with grilled pineapple, grilled spam, swiss cheese and a drip down your fingers (but you'll love it) teriyaki sauce. All held in place by the perfect bun. Just awesome. But wait! ... Today I met The Reggie Deluxe's (Pine State Biscuits) beefy cousin the $6 OMG! Burger @BrunchBox. Officially the best burger that I've ever had. The same patty and bun, but with egg, ham, spam, bacon, and american cheese. Incredible. I can only wonder if I'll be updating this yet again with a new favorite with the other menu items they have. Stay tuned!

    (5)

  • Cameron K.

    I am a biased burger lover since I use the following criteria a self-anointed burger connoisseur - of the following described burger of course. 1) I love a burger to have the following ingredients (old fashioned in my book): - burger (one is plenty - if I'm hungry I'll have two) - bun - american cheese - ketchup - mayo - lettuce - tomato ** Although, I will make special exception as long as the sandwich doesn't stray too far from this. 2) I don't like mustard, pickles or onions on my burgers. Never have and never will. 3) It's a minor bonus or extra credit as far as scoring goes when the hamburger buns are butter toasted on the grill. It gives the overall sandwich a pleasant buttery touch. I mean who doesn't like butter? To the review... I ordered the aforementioned sandwich - with 2 patties since I was hungrier than normal. I created my own using their handy order form. I'm not into gimmick creations. Not a bad thing by any stretch, just not my thing. Burger: A bit too grilled on the outer edge, but not a major factor. The beef was good and of a generous sized portion. Score: 4/5 Extras/Toppings/Condiments: Everything fit the bill except the lettuce. For some reason it was cooked and not fresh. It would've made a huge difference if notcooked. The bun wasn't butter grilled, again this is extra credit so no effect on scoring. Score: 4/5 Other: I ordered a kids hamburger for my son and a grilled cheese sandwich for my daughter. They were pleased. No score on this since they eat anything. Overall experience: It's hard to go 5 star on this because this flat out wasn't a top 5 burger for me. Honestly, the cooked lettuce killed it. As of this sandwich I totally and completely took fresh lettuce and it's uncooked taste for granted. Never again. If you like the gimmick burgers with all the added fix ins, then this place is definitely a must. I haven't tried them and never will since I like my burgers one way. First, I can rate each restaurant's burger equally. Second, I love it this way. PS - I have no burger that is #1, but Dick's Deluxe, IN-N-OUT's double, W&M BBQ Burger (Hawaii), Jack in the Box's All-American Jack and Pied Piper's Cheeseburger (a bar) round out my current top 5. I am this easy to please. Thanks, Aloha and have a great day.

    (4)

  • John S.

    So I am working up here in Portland during the week from California and everyone keeps saying to try these Food Pods! I've just been doing that! I went here from Breakfast today and it was great! Had the Bacon,Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich on thick cut Sandwich Bread! Awesome! It was $3.50 and hit the spot! Great job....this place is a block from my hotel so I will be back!

    (4)

  • Katherine S.

    This place ROCKS. Loved my Redonkadonk. My son loved his youcanhascheeseburger. My husband loved his Black and Blue breakfast sandwich (served at lunch too). Everyone was happy, happy but especially my taste buds. We enjoyed Portland (visiting from Texas) and especially enjoyed our tasty treat at this creative food cart.

    (5)

  • Shirley W.

    Be prepared to drink lots of water after you've taken a bite of the Redonkadonk. With spam, bacon, eggs, cheese, burger patty, and ham between 2 grilled cheese sandwiches, all that goodness will raise your blood pressure, cholesterol and make you feel thirsty as a bear.

    (4)

  • Erick R.

    Youcanhascheezburger

    (4)

  • peter b.

    portland is officially bombarded with foodcarts trying to reinvent the foodcart. brunchbox pulls no punches and triumphs solid sammys above all that noise. great music blasting out the window over the top of every order - check. attentive, spot on service (especially considering the downtown block!) - check and check . mind blowing burger and sammy concoctions to entice and climax any hardcore foodies ravenousness - triple check. best hangover cure sammy downtown - CHECK. i recently rode my bike downtown on a blurry, hungover tuesday (dont judge! i work in the service industry yo). i was pleasantly rejuvenated and satisfied with their quip service and menu options. have you read that sh*T! wow! i ordered the veggie youcanhascheeseburger! on texas fried toast with extra toms and cheez. no gruff on the cook, he was happy to please and i was happy to tip. i put the sammy in my pack, rode down to water front and fell in love with portland all over again. yes, i am a vegetarian writing a review for a brunch/burger joint. step back carnivores and listen up. if you are craving a well priced, phenomenal, "outside the box," american, hearty, sammy dtown - eat here and i guarantee you will be back and tell 3+peeps about it.

    (5)

  • Walter S.

    Yelp's two star description pretty much nails it. Meh. I've had better. I have to wonder if Portland isn't doing that thing where they get bamboozled by a gimmick or kitsch and mistake it for tasty food. Maybe I'm the crazy one.

    (2)

  • Chon N.

    Great selection of Burgers, price isn't too bad, and it is quick, and consistent. The YouCanHas burger is the way to go, its grilled cheese meets burger, and you don't need fries or anything else, its a great meal on its own. The location is great, you can fight off the homeless to sit on a bench, enjoy some people watching, and have a good meal.

    (5)

  • Ricci L.

    i totally love this place. i work a block away and often find myself wandering through the row of carts on 5th. and every time, there's a line at brunchbox. i'm pretty boring. i get the cheeseburger. once in a while, i'll get the grilled cheese. yum. both very good. then i go next door and get a side of tots. love! now that i think of it, i'm heading there now... i'll brave the rain for a good burger! hopefully there's no line.

    (4)

  • Jacob G.

    Went here again since I had the day off work and wanted some crazy burger action. I was not disappointed by the least with the OMG Burger. I'm talking about pork and beef action here. Ham, bacon, SPAM, eggs, and a cheeseburger of course. Afterwards I had the feeling that I should walk it off since it was so much food! It was delicious though. Props to the 'box!

    (5)

  • Yaeka K.

    grilled cheese was perfectly toasted. Doesn't seem like they keep to their hours very well, sometimes closing early.

    (5)

  • Jeff K.

    I need to be quick as the EMT doesn't want me to write this in the ambulance. Like everyone else says, try the "Youcanhascheeseburger". It's heart-stoppingly-good. I have to go now. My laptop interrupts the defibrillator.

    (5)

  • Steve S.

    Brilliant black n blue burger, and the dino shaped kids grilled cheese was a nice touch.

    (4)

  • chris m.

    sorry, you already missed your opportunity to experience true greatness here. don't get me wrong, there's still 5 stars worth of eating to be done here, but you can no longer go all the way up to SIX. you totally don't believe me, i can see in your eyes. well, let me tell you a tale. an extra-large and extremely greasy tale, but true as anything i've ever said. once upon a time, brunchbox opened in the more northeast of the downtown cart-blocks. they opened up amidst little else but inspiring ethnic cuisine, especially if you consider pizza to be italian, barbecue to be redneck, and cheesesteaks to be...hmm. well, my substandard metaphorical categorizations aside, this place opened up and served the least ethnic foods of all: burgers & grilled cheese. and whatever, it was fine, i'm sure, but i love burgers and i'd all but given up on the best portland burger that doesn't have the be qualified by "but it's cheap!", "gimmicky", or maybe "available late night...after midnight even!". (i'm still looking for the perfect burger that i don't have to grill my own damn self! where is it, damn it?!) and then i heard about the redonkadonk. this thing is legendary in content, even if only medium-large in stature--you can probably fit your mouth around it if you try. i've had burgers i couldn't before, and this isn't that. what it IS, is two grilled cheese sandwiches as buns, filled with every burger accessory known to man: spam, eggs, ham, bacon, cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and probably an entire small mammal in there as well (note: i experienced no mammals, but they might just have been shaved and wrapped in the spam, you know, unblanket-in-a-pig). we're talking *accessible* caloric density far beyond that of a stick of butter, which is hard to categorize as accessible anyway. so, that bad boy is cooked fresh to order and is kinda a mouthgasm, even if also a gut bomb, but we're talking a bomb of satisfaction and mouthjoy. and today, you have to end your journey there. sure, you could dip it in a milkshake or eat it while bathing in heavy cream or something, but you can't really take it to the NEXT LEVEL. what, you are by now wondering if by some miracle you are still reading this review, could possible top that dude? two of them? well, maybe, but really, once you finish one you don't want another. you have to do something crazy and wonderful to really make it more impressive without just making it more. and that something is DEEP FRYING IT WHOLE. R.I.P. sidecart, brunchbox's deep fried neighboring cart, which would deep fry any damn thing you brought them. including the redonk. one day i tried it, much to the amusement of all the employees involved. and i ate the whole thing. and i felt TERRIBLE for hours. but i did it, man. i climbed it because it was there. i almost needed medical attention, but i conquered the single most caloriffic entree known to man. and i lived to tell you the tale. but, you know, you should go have something awesome there. the redonkadonk is great, the other burgers are too, for men and women of lesser caloric needs and smaller mouths. and hey, they may be gimmicky (yes, youcanhazit) and cheap (2 for 6 bucks? not bad!), but they're still good, and quick. so there's that. this place gets the 5 stars not because it's the best burger in portland. but because it is exactly what it's trying to be. nom it up!

    (5)

  • Aaron V.

    OMG! The youcanhashamburger was epic! Best burger ever (and cheap to boot).

    (5)

  • katrina m.

    yuuummmmmmmmmmm!!!!! ...................................and suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuupppeeerrr cheap!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Rodd S.

    i'm assuming i just had some bad luck on my first visit, but i'm afraid there's way too much else downtown to bother risking it again.

    (2)

  • Maria K.

    After moving to Oregon this was one of the first food carts I tried. It was so good. of course, its not the healthiest thing to eat, but delicious.

    (5)

  • Angie Q.

    I must try more of the burgers! The spam made my burger too salty and thus not as enjoyable. Everything else was delicious though. The fried egg was a perfect addition to my honker of a cheeseburger!

    (3)

  • Amber H.

    try the texas toast! must have! so good! everything else in between dont matter. but altogether with texas toast, oh it's heaven!!

    (5)

  • Tammy S.

    It was finally my first cart food experience in Portland. The line was long for a Monday breakfast! I simply enjoyed the Texas thick bread. It was a delicious meal for a good week to start.

    (4)

  • Chris B.

    I can't believe it but I think I had the best burger ever and it came from a roach coach! I'm so going to grub there again this week.

    (4)

  • Ashley S.

    I had a cheese sandwich, yummy! I also got a free cupcake, I was happy! Yeah this review isn't that helpful, but you have to check this place out they have crazy menu items.

    (4)

  • H O.

    +: OMG, biggest burger of my life! -: I felt like the biggest fatass afterwards. !: But not really since it was after a good run along the waterfront on my birthday, :) ?: No questions.

    (4)

  • Tom B.

    Two trips here and both have been excellent. Seriously, this is not a low cal, low fat, I am on a diet place. Come on they have a friggen' hamburger smushed between two grilled cheese sandwiches. First time road bikes 15 miles AND several substantial hills to use some google, groupon, living social deal. Our event planner girl friend decided this was the bike ride objective without thoroughly thinking through the post meal return trip so we asked the guys for some help. Anything above here they said (look at the pic of the menu). So the three of us ate "lite" if you can do such a thing here. Meat is cooked perfect, just a thin layer of pink to the burgers. Fantastic flavor, seasoned just right. Really one of the best burgers around. AND the piece de resistance, I did not burp, urp, or hiccup my fantastic meal on my ride home. So remember if you are on your bike order off the top half ONLY if you have serious hills to climb. The cooks recommend that and I do too!

    (5)

  • Todd O.

    I'd give this place 10 stars if I could! Quite possibly the best burger I've ever had. The meat was good but its all about the combination of ingredients. Its like everything was engineered to be the right amount to enhance and compliment the meat. Starting with the bread (texas toast), crispy on the outside, thick and doughy on the inside, the veggies, fresh and crisp, the pickles, dill crisp and salty but not overwhelming. The sauce, moist and tangy pulling the cool and crisp together with the beef. Truly a masterpiece, thought out and tested. F'ing Good! Part of the food cart nation, a truly delectable treat!

    (5)

  • Arthur K.

    We stopped by here for breakfast before our drive back up to Seattle. I ordered 2 different sandwiches. The Hawaiian and the breakfast bennie. The bennie with bacon was amazing. They put just the right amount of hollandaise to compliment the sandwich perfectly. The Hawaiian was good but felt the pineapple gave it an interesting sweetness that it didn't really need. A musubi sauce would have been perfect for it instead I felt.

    (4)

  • Amy T.

    After Janice F's rave reviews of this place, I decided to try it out. Forget visiting any other fast food places when you get that junk craving. Seriously, just eat at Brunchbox. My husband and I shared the YouCANhascheeseburger for our first ever so tasty meal of the day and it was the perfect way to wake up. Two grilled cheese sandwiches to hold a juicy and delicious beef patty. Why didn't I think of that? Simple and fantastic!

    (5)

  • Terri W.

    The Groupon made me try it. And I'm so happy I did, the Texas toast, the bleu cheese, ohhhhhhhhhhh how I loved that black and bleu breakfast sandwich. the bleu cheese sort of competed with the Cajun spices but it was still tasted just before a long hike. give this spot a try and be ready to wait if you hit up at lunch hour.

    (4)

  • Janet R.

    Seriously one of the best burgers I've ever had. I had the Youcanhascheeseburger and it was perfection. Great value for $$. My only suggestion is that the name seems a little misleading. With a name like Brunchbox, I was expecting something breakfasty or with eggs.In any case, probably my favorite food stand in Portland.

    (5)

  • Steve M.

    This cart is the kind of place that vegetarian parents warn their kids about. Oh sure, they'll hear the heavy metal emanating from the cart look at the menu and say "they have Dinosaur Shaped Grilled Cheese! How dangerous can it be?" There's a reason why Dinosaur shaped grilled cheese rhymes with "the first time's free" kids. and who knows? Maybe those kids'll even experiment with the grilled PB&J before thinking to themselves...."Hey, if it's sandwiched between 2 grilled cheese sandwiches it's still vegetarian...right?" Maybe they'll start with the 'You can has Cheeseburger' thinking to themselves that 'it's still got lettuce, tomato, grilled onions and didn't Reagan's USDA teach us that catsup can be a vegetable? But at this point, it's sadly far far too late. As soon as they bite into the incredibleness that is a cheeseburger sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches, it's just a matter of time before you'll find them hanging out begging change for the OMG burger (double beef, double cheese, 4 strips of vegan kryptonite bacon and not a veggie in sight). and I'll be right there next to them. Brunchbox kicks ass!

    (4)

  • Jim D.

    Brunchbox is the food cart that all other food carts try to live up to, at least in terms of success. This wildly popular cart serves some of the most amazing yet ridiculous sandwiches you can find. On my first visit, I figured I'd go healthy and ordered the Black and Bleu. Superb. The next visit I had to muster up the courage to order that beast known as the OMG. This artery clogging, cardiologist-reprimanding spectacle was delightful to eat. I mean, how can you not smile while eating a burger with cheese, ham, spam and an egg? I frankly thought this was a healthier option. I was far too timid to even consider that abomination, the Redonkadonk. But it sure would have been fun to say I ate one, no? My subsequent visits will just have to serve as confidence builders. No trip to PDX is complete without a stop to Brunchbox!

    (5)

  • Caitlin P.

    My experience was okay, but I likely won't return. My breakfast sandwich tasted good but it was SO greasy. I did not anticipate a healthy meal, but the amount of grease dripping down my hand while I was eating was offputting.

    (2)

  • Jack G.

    Great hunger food from a food cart. Fun experience

    (4)

  • Matthew N.

    Simply awesome! This is a fantastic concept with a huge sandwich for a minimal cost. I recommend the Brunch Box to everyone, locals ad people visiting PDX. The location of the cart is great, grab a sandwich walk down to the waterfront and enjoy all that PDX and the Brunch Box has to offer.

    (5)

  • Ada T.

    As soon as I read about the Youcanhascheeseburger, I knew Brunchbox would be a destination on my trip to Portland. Indeed, it ended up being the first thing I ate in the city. Sandwiching a hamburger patty and lettuce between two grilled cheese sandwiches on Texas toast is completely ingenious. But the best part was that this wasn't an instance where the idea was better than the execution, or that the item was gross and fatty for the sake of being gross and fatty -- truly, it was a delicious burger! The patty was juicy and the whole concoction was so wonderfully cheesy and buttery. Yum. I'm sort of glad Brunchbox isn't near anywhere I live, or I'd have to seriously evaluate how often I would let myself go. BTW, try ordering a Youcanhascheeseburger with a straight face. I mean seriously. "Hello, erm, I'd like to order a Youcanhascheeseburger" ...

    (5)

  • Ashley M.

    The Brunch Box is a nice spot to go if you are looking to get a quick breakfast lunch or dinner bite. The last time I went shortly after they opened I created my own burger and requested turkey and was given beef. The burger was ok overall, the texas toast bread can be very greasy though. This last time I ordered one off the menu and it was the steak and mushroom burger. The burger was very satisfying and the service was quick! I would suggest stopping in if you're in the mood for some good breakfast food, or just in the mood for a good burger.

    (4)

  • Annie W.

    I came. I ate. I conquered the YouCANHasCheeseburger. Just imagine for a moment. Two grilled cheese sandwiches tired of always getting it on with that same 'ol can of tomato soup. They decide to "get a little crazy" one night and figured why not invite a burger in to spice things up a bit? The buns come off and next thing you know...that's right...GCB (grilled cheese burger) threesome!!! Yah I felt a little gross after, and in my heart (poor poor arteries) I knew it wasnt right....but man did it taste good going down.

    (5)

  • Adam S.

    This is a great deal for a huge burger. This is one of those places that I have been to 20 (or so times) and am surprised that I haven't written a review. This place has a lot to offer for great burgers. I would definitely suggest getting any burger with the grilled cheese "bun". I usually go for the "Icanhascheseburger" though one time I was crazy and went for the Colbert Super Pac burger. Don't count calories on this meal... it is worth it. I would put this as one of the best burgers in town if they were a brick and mortar location... which they will be soon. I know they are going to add beer, shakes and fries to the menu I am excited to try their new place.

    (5)

  • S V.

    Really yummy vegetarian sausage breakfast sandwiches.. A little greesy.. But the fake sausage is truly delicious. The staff is great.. Nice dudes rockin out to some good tunes and doing their thang. When I use to go to work extremely hung over- the veggie bfast sandwhich basically saved my stomach from being the death of me on my future 9hr shift.. Snapped me right back Into feeling like a real human again.

    (4)

  • Erin P.

    Great and really reasonably priced breakfast in downtown Portland. Snagged a tasty meal on our way to graduation festivities and the staff and food were totally delightful. We'll be back next visit for sure.

    (4)

  • Will E.

    Go BIG or go home!!! Double turkey patties. Double grilled cheese on Texas Toast. Fried egg!! Absolutely not the place to count carbs, abstain from gluten or worry about saving face as you dive in mouth agape! My suggestion would be to hit the treadmill before you arrive and throw caution to the wind! I've heard and read about numerous individuals in search of the ultimate burger and each time I would shed a tear. I don't eat meat so the ultimate burger had no appeal to me; and so began my search for simply, a good turkey burger. That search led me to this splendid little food cart and though I don't recommend having every meal here it is absolutely necessary to try it at least once. But again, if you're gonna do it GO BIG!! YOUCANHASCHEESEBURGER (turkey) with an egg is as big as gets with a double patty!

    (3)

  • Carolyn T.

    Small food cart on a corner with many other food carts, but we came for Brunchbox! It was our first time in Portland and unlike the food trucks/carts in LA that travel 24/7, forcing you to hunt them down via Twitter and whatnot.. these guys are apparently always here! Nice to know! I ordered a YouCanHasCheeseburger because, well, it just seemed ridiculous.. a burger patty with lettuce, surrounded by TWO grilled cheese sandwiches. WOW. I am definitely not gonna be counting my calories this weekend! My boyfriend ordered the Black and Bleu breakfast sandwich. We walked over to the waterfront to eat at the benches, since the waterfront was a nice view and the benches over by the carts were kinda grimy. I sat down, unwrapped my sandwich and took a bite.. zoh my god.. the first bite was sooo delicious! I savored every single bite and literally sat on the bench chewing and smiling like I was in a McDonald's commercial. My boyfriend said nothing the entire time, I knew he was enjoying his sandwich too! LUCKILY, I cut my sandwich in half so that I could stop myself from stuffing the entire thing down my throat. On our walk back to the hotel, a couple of homeless dudes asked for our leftovers because they were hungry. Aww, I felt bad, of course I gave them the other half of my YouCanHasCheeseburger! "YouCanHasIt!" I yelled, with a grin on my face while handing them the bag. Boy oh boy, were they in for a treat. :D

    (5)

  • Izzy N.

    Dear Sweet Zombie Jesus coming after you, after rising from the dead on Easter via levitation. This is so wrong but so right. I hear ya Ehow about one's heart saying yes but one's heart also saying no. The heart and arteries wants what it wants. Just like how the penis wants what it wants. It can't be helped! I didn't have a YouCanHazCheeseburger nor the Redonkadonk but instead I customized mine. I'll call it the IzHuge. I had a veggie burger with grilled pineapple, grilled onions and a tomato, a little mayo, a little sirarcha and some BBQ sauce with two grilled cheese on texas toast as the buns. Disgustingly beautiful... and satisfyingly delicious. You need two hands for this people, and a shower later. At this point, it seems a little pointless to be a vegetarian right? With all this fatty ass business! Cuz I'm def not doing it for the animals. I remember as a child feeling nothing but acceptance of the circle of life and food chain in full effect while watching my dad strangle a live duck quacking for its life and butchering it after removing its feathers. So I'm definitely not going meatless because I cry for animals. Bitches please. I did cry for my pet bunny named Brandon who ran away but then her body was found in our backyard by my dad after winter. Don't ask me why I named her Brandon. I recommend splitting with another person so you don't feel so ashamed of what you just did which was kill a sandwich made of two giant grilled cheese sandwiches then looking at both of your hands and exclaiming Dear Lord, what did I just do!!??! Dear Jesus, why did I fuck him?! What an awful feeling so ask them to cut it when you order or stay strong and eat it ALL. Save it for after your cholesterol test obvi. Everyone needs to try Brunch Box at least once while in Portland.

    (5)

  • Vivian C.

    A must stop when I go to Portland for work. I have been there twice for breakfast toast but each time the experience was sensational. The Texas toast with egg, ham, jalapeno are my favorite combination. I like how the jalapeno was fresh and lightly roasted. The owner is nice and friendly but I can see how it can get super busy with a one man show. This place is definitely a good quality cheap eat.

    (5)

  • Erik L.

    This place definitely doesn't need any more glowing reviews, but I feel compelled to acknowledge it is one of the only places to get a quick, good tasting breakfast sandwich anywhere near the river. The whole menu may be amazing, but I wouldn't know - the only thing I ever order is a Black and Blue breakfast sandwich on a plain bagel. 1,400 calories (estimated) and a cup of salt (also estimated) later, I am ready for my day. Its overpriced for what you get, but the food is great, the hardcore music pumping through the 'Box wakes me up, and the tattooed cook is pretty cool. If you want a breakfast that will smack you across the face with flavor and calories, this is your joint.

    (4)

  • Todd L.

    Fantastic place for a fresh made to order bfast sandwich!

    (4)

  • Desiree T.

    I'm all about excess and carnivorous tendencies and ithinkimgoingtohaveaheartattack food adventures. And I found the perfect cheeseburger that encompasses alla that at Brunchbox. Burger -- check Fried egg -- check Bacon -- check Ham -- check Spam!!!!! -- check I'm counting at least 3 animals (because who really knows what's in Spam?) in that shit and you better believe I conquered them all in less than 5 minutes. OMG! burger INDEED.

    (5)

  • Pinc P.

    My husband and I were looking for a new place to eat and found this place on here. The $5 black and bleu is what sold us on this place. Love the idea that its a food cart, but am looking forward to it having its own place. I think if given the room, they could expand on their yummy menu. Sad to see the black and bleu didn't originally come with bacon as it usually does in just about every other restaurant that I've been too, but going how it was an extra $1.25 for the bacon, on an already super cheap, super big burger--I wasn't going to complain. The burger was great size, juicy, super moist, but cooked through entirely. I was happy that they wrapped it up in thick paper. Not a drop of it got onto my husbands nice work shirt (which is a feat in itself). The smokey, earthy flavor of a grilled patty mixed with all of the other ingredients put this burger out of this world. Personally, I don't think you could ever have enough cheese. So, the bleu cheese on this burger was great. My hubby says that he felt like it got lost in the burger because he couldn't really taste it, but I felt like it was fine. Again, the more the better. I even liked the Dijon mustard they put on the burger. The sour and bitterness of both the bleu cheese and mustard were performing some beautiful ballet in my mouth. Very nice! Though, I didn't appreciate the ketchup. I don't like ketchup anyways, let alone on this beautiful burger. The only real problem I would have for this place (besides that they didn't serve any fries) is that the bun on the burger. I felt like it came off too soft and soggy because of the choice of bun. The bread wasn't thick or strong enough to hold this heavy burger. I think a toasted more dense bread for the bun would have sent this place through the roof. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE GET BETTER BUNS. Other than that, this place was great!!! We will definitely be coming back for more!!!

    (5)

  • Conrad B.

    OK I finally gave a grilled-cheese burger a try. Surprise, I am big fan. I had the YouCanHasCheesburger because, well, I can haz cheezburger! It's actually shocking to me that a 1/3 lb. patty doesn't get overpowered by two grilled cheese sandwiches (and there's more cheese melted on the burger itself), but somehow it doesn't. Patty cooked correctly, lots of onions as requested. Yes. Sorta surprising that they only offer brand name chips and cans of soda...seems very un-Portland-y, but there's about 15 food carts in the same pod, so I'd just get a burger, and a side from somewhere else. Yeah, this is a very good burger, though I'm not sure my arteries agree...

    (4)

  • Natalie L.

    My sister and I visited Portland recently and, as we were also trying food from another truck, split a burger from Brunch Box. We designed our own and picked an eclectic combination of toppings that really shouldn't have worked--but they did, and the resulting burger was amazing. I will definitely go there again next time I'm in town!

    (5)

  • Tracy N.

    I wasn't that hungry and only expected to eat half my sandwich, but I got the OMG breakfast sandwich on Texas Toast (chef's recommendation) and I devoured it sooooo fast. I'm glad my friends declined a bite. The service was suuuuuper fast. Will grab it every time I'm in town!

    (5)

  • Neil W.

    Great Breakfast Sandwich, nice spice to the Sausage patty. Texas Toast was light and perfectly crumbly. I look forward to trying them for lunch.

    (4)

  • Danny N.

    So here begins my journey into the foodie's paradise called Portland. Brunchbox was my first stop after arriving in Downtown Portland. I had the Black and Bleu and Thai Bacon burgers, both prepared quickly. Each sandwich was prepared with Texas Toast, unique combinations of condiments that really redefined the burger. The Black and bleu is topped with bleu cheese and a cajun spice which was unique, very flavorful, but ultimately the bleu cheese overpowered the burger. It was still a wonderful burger, beautifully cooked, definitely flares with the sharpness of the bleu cheese, so I could imagine bleu cheese fanatics loving this burger. I am a fan of the whimsical and unique burgers, but I think the bleu cheese may have stolen the show from this burger. I think this burger could have been a bit less bleu cheese heavy, or slightly tamed with some spinach or greens. Next, the Thai Bacon was a star. Welcome your tastebuds to grilled pineapple, peanut sauce, and jalapeno. The burger again was cooked perfectly, not dry at all, topped with a one of a kind combination that I have yet to encounter. There was a nice tangy balance from the pineapple, heat of the jalapeno, and peanut awesomeness. I love peanut sauce with Thai Satay and can now even appreciate it on a burger when done right. That's what Brunchbox did. I saw plenty of other delicious (and possible heart attacks) at Brunchbox worth a try, including those ridiculous ones where a grilled cheese acts as 1/2 of a bun. Intense. I walked away spending 12 bucks for two solid burgers. Fair value, quick service, and great quality of food to start my Portland experience. It gets a 5 for service, quality, and value.

    (5)

  • Cameron T.

    These burgers may kill you, but they're worth it. Every time I eat here my inner fat kid squeals with glee, and I devour my burger like it's my last meal. And it will be your last meal for a while, especially if you get one of their mammoth burgers that utilize grilled cheeses instead of buns. Eat at Brunchbox today, it's worth the coma.

    (5)

  • Kelsey F.

    We landed in Portland at 9:00am and needed to grab something fast to eat before going on a walking tour. Brunch Box happened to be right around the corner from our hotel. We asked the man at the counter to build us his favorite breakfast sandwich (which was an English muffin, egg, onions, and a few other ingredients) - it was good...not necessarily good for you...but still, good!

    (4)

  • Sam W.

    Maybe it's just because it's late and I can't have one, but I'm really craving an OMG burger or just about any other combination of burger from Brunchbox right now! Silly 2:30am cravings... Brunchbox serves up some of the best burgers in Portland. The bread/buns are homemade, the ingredients are fresh, and everything is amazingly delicious. They have so many toppings for the burgers and breakfast sandwiches that it's hard to pick which ones to get. They occasionally have deals on their twitter feed, so be sure to check that out. If you're going to get ridiculous, try adding spam, bacon, ham, an egg or some combination of those to your burger. Mmmm..... So tasty!

    (5)

  • Giang L.

    Walked here from the Saturday market since the food at the Saturday market looked so-so. They have two forms that you use to write down your order, breakfast or lunch. I shared the breakfast black and blue with the hubbie and we enjoyed it. It's really greasy so take some napkins with you!

    (4)

  • Jack C.

    Brunchbox is the quintessential Portland food cart, offering insanely tasty and off-the-wall concoctions on the cheap! Any first visit to BB should probably start with the YouCanHasCheeseburger. Yup, that's the one you've heard about, two grilled cheeses on Texas toast surround a burger, cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. You might think you need a friend to share this with, but that would be a mistake. I made that mistake and ended up finding out this burger will test the limits of friendship and sharing skills. Also, while it's filling, it actually is not all that heavy, so you will want one all to yourself. The hidden gem on the menu is the BLT. What a huge mountain of bacon! Lots of fresh tomato, lettuce and mayo and some very nicely grilled toast. Yummy and cheap! Lots of food for the dollar and one of the better food cart bargains, IMHO. Oh, and there's a system, so here are a few hints to prepare you: - Walk right up and get either a breakfast card (left) or a lunch card (right) and a marker. - Check off what you want, including any ingredients you want to add (I use an X for any I want to remove, it seems to work). - Don't forget to check the Combo box if you want chips and a drink with it. - Don't forget to put your name on there. - As soon as the counter is clear, put your card up there. They will give you your total and take your money. If you ordered a Combo, just grab a bag of chips and get a drink for yourself from the mini fridge. Now, just head to the "leaning posts" by 5th street where you can munch on your chips while you wait, out of the way of others who want to order, but close enough to hear when they call you. Surprisingly, even at noon, most days I have no problem finding a seat at one of the nearby benches. Making this not only tasty and cheap, but convenient too. Perfect!

    (5)

  • Nari L.

    A M A Z I N G! I've never had anything like it! I went for one of the breakfast sandwiches. I had the Black and Bleu breakfast sandwich and it was soooo goooooooooooooood!!!!! I highly recommend it! I had it on the texas toast! It's greasy but oh so good! My bf got the 5-OH lunch burger which was AMAZING as well! Everything is so good here! I highly recommend that you download the ScoutMob app and get it for 1/2 off! We forgot to use ours. We wanted to go back to eat at this place again but we were visiting for the weekend and they close much earlier on the weekends so we weren't able to. :( I wish they had a brunchbox in LA. It would do so well! The only downside was that my sandwich took FOREVER. Other people who ordered their burgers/sandwiches way later than me got theirs before mine.

    (5)

  • Emmanuel H.

    This place is out of control - easily the best burger I've had in this town, and I've been to a fair few burger joints. The ingredients are great and they never skimp. If you're looking for an amazing burger that will fill you to the brim, BrunchBox is the place to go. I tried a few of the burgers on their menu [Trial By Fire is a personal favorite] before I noticed the build-your-own-burger menu. If was a fan before, I'm an addict now. Seriously, they have all the toppings I like to use at home - including freshly grilled jalapenos - as well as a few I'd never have thought of on my own. My diet is generally gluten free and pescetarian, but I make exceptions for BrunchBox. It's that good. This is the kind of place you want to bring your friends and family when they visit Portland. In a city filled with healthy dietary options for healthy people, BrunchBox stands out as a beacon of unapologetically hedonistic cuisine for those with the urge to overdose on burger awesome. Of course if you don't feel like overdoing it, there's a veggie option [this *is* Portland, after all], but I generally like to stack my BBBs with as many animals as they can fit between the buns. That said, the service is always quick and you get plenty of bang for your buck. I can't wait to check out the new restaurant!

    (5)

  • Emily V.

    YUM!! Oh MAN. This was one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. I got the Outlaw burger which is a burger topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, crispy AND grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, BBQ and mayo. And this was the LEAST indulgent burger on the menu! And on texas toast to top it all off? Yes please. A thousand times, yes.

    (5)

  • Lindsay E.

    Funny sandwich names, breakfast all day, cheap, and there's SPAM! I'm sold. I think Portland is gonna make me fat.

    (5)

  • Tina S.

    Super salty and greasy and artery clogging! I got the spam/pineapple on texas toast. I think there was too much saltyness going on, especially with the spam, teriyaki sauce, and texas toast. It tasted okay, but regretted eating it after

    (3)

  • PollyManda A.

    SUPER greasy. Tried their PBJ, Grilled Cheese sandwhich and one of their breakfast omelet muffins, each during seperate visits (not all at once!) The taste is also just too greasy and nauseating, and I had gastric problems each time. I only went back so many times because i had a coupon i wanted to use up, but perhaps i shouldn't have.

    (2)

  • Chris C.

    Place is amazing. Ham, spam, fried egg, bacon, and two burgers between two grilled cheeses for buns.

    (5)

  • Jeremy K.

    HOLY SMOKES WE HAVE A WIINNNEERRR!! Let's us all celebrate the marriage of the classic cheeseburger the classic grilled cheese sandwich. The classic cheeseburger, honorable in its tender and juicy inside, conservative with its dressings with only ketchup, mustard, and mayo, very kind in inviting over his friends lettuce, grilled onions, and cheese, meets the classic grilled cheese sandwich, admirable in being tough (more like crispy) on the outside and soft (more like cheesy) in the inside, simple yet happy. This couple will be called YouCanHasACheesBurger. This marriage has been the archetype of the ideal marriage; Many other couples try to emulate this marriage and many have been successful. One of these is the Trial by Fire: The cheeseburger in this marriage has a bit of an edge with its pepper jack cheese. It's also brought along some spicy friends too, the Jalapeno duo and the Habenero hot sauce. The grilled cheese in this marriage is a bit more expensive to get (add 2.50 for grilled cheese), but still classic. Okay, enough of this story. I went on summer and got the Trial By Fire between two grilled cheese sandwiches. It was AWESOME. Although it was pretty big (I could barely take a bite and get the whole thickness of the sandwich), I devoured it like it was nothing. Extremely satisfying. The spiciness doesnt become so much spicy with the cheese and onions. The grilled cheese makes everything SO much better. It was cooked perfrectly. The toast was crispy on the outside, yet had a bit of softness near the cheese, and the cheese was melted. Great combination, and I would most definitely recommend this. My friend got a 5-OH, which had Spam and pineapple in it. He enjoyed it very much too. The wait time might be long on the weekends because this is a popular place. They go through orders pretty fast though. I would say you wouldnt have to wait more than 12 minutes to get your order. They have a surcharge for credit card, and they give out free Brunchbox stickers. The burger between grilled cheese sandwiches is enough to warrant this place a visit. I highly recommend this.

    (5)

  • Tawnie S.

    Insane burgers! There is not one menu item I wouldn't order. A visit here is well worth the calories consumed. A guilty pleasure I frequently crave!

    (5)

  • James T.

    Great shack--I visited from California and I definitely recommend it. Burgers are huge, I split it with a friend. Good example of oregons awesome food cart scene.

    (5)

  • Brent W.

    I had the trial by fire burger. Very good burger. Not like a wilwood or slowbar burger, but still enjoyable. Toppings and patty were good.

    (4)

  • Dan C.

    Brunchbox's name perfectly captures what this cart is all about. It's not a culinary triumph. It's simple food, standard ingredients, served up in generous portions for cheap. It's a couple dudes with fatty ingredients, heaping it on, and charging a fair, low price. The breakfast sandwiches are hearty, greasy, salty, straight up and simple. The burgers are generous with their toppings - the black and blue burger is heeping with Blue Cheese, the 5-oh has a big pineapple and generous slice of ham. I thought I might have a heart attack after eating some of their hearty sandwiches, but it's never stopped me from finishing every last bite. Brunchbox proves you can have a great food cart by doing the simple stuff well. And if you're feeling a little crazy, options like the "redonkadonk" are there to kick things up a notch - that burger certainly lives up to its name. However, if you are looking for a masterfully crafted sandwich, something that you couldn't reproduce yourself at home, this isn't the cart. This cart is cheap, good, simple, hearty eating - and it does what it sets out to do very well.

    (4)

  • Melissa E.

    Me and my boyfriend came to Portland for the weekend, and it was a mission of mine to experience these famous food carts that they're known for. Yelp brought me to the Brunchbox, and Yelp did not disappoint. We came here on a Sunday afternoon before our drive back down to the Bay area. There was a small crowd of people waiting for their orders. Basically you walk up, grab a menu and a dry erase marker, check off what you want with any extras you'd like on your burger. I love Thai food, so I HAD to try their Thai burger. It was delicious! Peppers and peanuts and a well seasoned beef patty. I love the combination of sweet, savory and spicy together. I was definitely one happy camper! My boyfriend ordered the Big Kahuna which was a burger that came with spam, egg, bbq sauce and pineapple. Also amazing, but we both agreed that I chose the better burger. :) Great food at a great price.

    (4)

  • Zoe W.

    Obviously its good, but I wasn't expecting such a heart attack of a sandwich. Go if you are either A.) super hungover or B.) love grease/cheese/fat.

    (4)

  • Cara S.

    Hubby went all in for the Redonkadonk and loved it. I had a nice greasy breakfast sandwich. Love breakfast for dinner! Good & cheap! Hubby is going to work his way through every burger!

    (4)

  • Kymberli C.

    As heart attack and greasy as the sandwiches may look... it really isn't greasy at all! We stopped by to pick one up on our way to an appointment we had, and both shared the Redonkadonk. It's made to order infront of you, it was fun watching him pile it on. The sandwich was so warm!! It served as my hand warmer as I was holding it and bringing it to the car in the 40 degree weather, . The redonkadonk is a bacon cheeseburger with an egg in between two grilled sandwiches. You would think it would be dripping with grease but it really wasn't. It was really tasty and flavorful. I thought I would be grossed out by it but it was pretty delicious! I would definitely come back to try other sandwiches.

    (4)

  • Jenny N.

    It's no wonder that Brunchbox has 100+ reviews and 4.5 star average...I can personally attest to the fact that the "Youcanhascheeseburger" special is worth the hype. Truth be told, it's more of a "patty melt" than a "burger" since the beef patty is sandwiched in between 2 grilled cheeses on Texas toast (Mmm...just savor that visual for a hot minute). But hey, lets not quibble over the technicalities...It's just a darned good $5 sandwich! I would, however, suggest splitting the sandwich so you don't give yourself a cardiac arrest on the spot. This also leaves more room in your stomach to try other cart food specialties...I was sorely tempted to try the breakfast sandwich, but I'm going to save that one for next time. Also, you really have to give props to a business that names one of it's burger monstrosities the "Redonkadonk." What makes it so redonk, you ask? Well, lets see....They first take 2 Texas toast grilled cheeses, then stack it with egg, ham, spam, bacon and cheese. Yeah, that'll put some meat on yo' booty... Since I don't live in Portland, I may have to try and replicate the infamous "Youcanhascheeseburger" at home to get my fix next time...Sad face :(

    (5)

  • Loon E.

    Really good burgers from this cart! The ordering process is simple, grab an order form, look over all the delicious options they have, make your choice, hand em the slip and wait for your food. Have split the massive burger here before with the grilled cheese ends as buns, but my favorite here is the trial by fire! It's so wonderfully spicy and has a kick that just comes up and surprises you out of nowhere! These are the kind of surprises my stomach welcomes :)

    (4)

  • Rebecca C.

    I love this place. I just reviewed Joe's Burgers which opened close by and was so sad I didn't walk the few extra blocks for the burger here. You can customize it any way you want, which I love. The meat is actually delicious, the texas toast is a fun twist and on a nice day you wander the streets while you consume the deliciousness. The only drawback is no fries, but usually i'm so full from my burger I couldn't care less about fries.

    (5)

  • Mark H.

    Portland. The mecca of food carts. Brunchbox is a box worth touching. Sadly, on the weekends only a few foodcarts were open when we went foodcart hunting. Luckily Brunchbox was alive and kicking. Their menu design is how it should be for all food establishments: WYSIWYG. I'll admit that I was pretty intimidated by the monster creations such as the 'Redonkadonk' and its derivative 'OMG'. Look at the menu to see what I mean: brunchboxpdx.com/menu.php I was lame and went with the 5-OH burger and subbed with bacon because I hate SPAM. For just $5 dollars (suck it McD), this was one of the best burgers I've had. Meat was super flavourful, juicy, and the pineapple added a great little sweetness. Make it a combo for only $1.50 more for chips & drink. And they take credit cards. Freaking awesome. Bring on more food carts. Close the chains.

    (5)

  • Bertrand R.

    I think Brunchbox is good but the name is misleading. It is more of a messy gluttonous burger place than a brunch place. So what sets this place apart from your favourite burger joint? It's small, cute and they do have some interesting offerings such as grilled cheese sandwiches instead of buns.

    (4)

  • R S.

    I was in the neighborhood for work. I'm from a place where food trucks are still called roach coaches for good reason. A kindly doorman told me to check out the food trucks or trailers or whatever near my hotel. Anyway, headed for the one with the largest herd of scruffy hipsters loitering in front. Ordered a Reuben, my fave sandwich besides a cheeseburger, assuming it would just be a Reuben. Threw it in my bag and headed to the airport. Figured I'd bust out some sauerkraut on the plane, which could be the most obnoxious act I've committed in flight. But I cared not, for the sandwich that was revealed to me was a Reuben and a cheeseburger united in sacred matrimony. Were it not for the sighted passengers around me I would have licked the paper wrapper. This hybrid earned a position on my top 10 burgers of all time list, even after an hour of getting smooshed and turning lukewarm in my hobo bag, which now smells like a hobo due to the lingering kraut odor. I only wish that bag yielded a steady supply of Reuburgers.

    (5)

  • Victoria J.

    I found the food to be just okay, but the quality was pretty good. And the price was definitely great with 50% from Scoutmob. I tried the Steakhouse burger. I did like the system of ordering, how you just fill out a form with a dry erase marker and can add any extras or substitutions easily. I suppose for the price, it can't be beat, but for me, it was just another burger.

    (3)

  • Katherine M.

    I went there with high expectations after reading numerous 5 star reviews on Yelp. I gotta say that I was disappointed. I ended up getting the Youcanhascheeseburger with a veggie patty. The grilled cheeses were greasy and the patty was kind of bland. All I could taste was cheap American cheese that they used for the grilled cheeses. I don't know if I went there during an off day or something, but I really wasn't impressed. I'll still give them a chance in the future, but I'll probably get something else.

    (3)

  • Anissa T.

    Thought I had to give it a try, thanks to you yelpers, and I'm thrilled I did! The OMG! Burger was my lunch - actually, my only meal for the day. The soft bun barely held up to the fantastic angus beef patty with sauteed onions, american cheese, bacon, ham, spam, fried egg, and fixin's. Personally, I don't know that the spam added that much, but the combo of beef, cheese, ham, bacon and egg was intoxicating. Go for it. Your mouth will thank you!

    (5)

  • Mike M.

    I won't waste time telling you what you can read from better writers before me. Went Saturday. Had the 5-Oh. Loved it. It was inexpensive ($5). Could afford it. It was messy as hell. Loved it. Will be back again to try something else. Will love it. The end.

    (5)

  • Lauren G.

    Go to this place when you are in the mood for a messy juicy burger explosion in your mouth. Each time I am craving food carts and am downtown, I find myself here. Recently took someone and we agreed our burgers scored an 8 (on a 10pt scale). In a city filled with great burgers, that's pretty impressive.

    (4)

  • Curtis C.

    Finally got around to trying Brunchbox. The Outlaw was a steal at $5! Hand pressed patty, cheese, bacon, grilled onions, tomato, lettuce, BBQ sauce and mayo, all sandwiched between two perfectly grilled slices of Texas toast. Delicious burger and a nice cold coke really hit the spot and pretty much got rid of my hangover. Bonus? I got a $3 for $6 worth of food on Google offers. Score! I will be back to try out the Trial by Fire because you know who likes hot things with Aardvark sauce? This guy!

    (4)

  • Tyler R.

    It's basically a gut-bomb factory, but a good one. Enormous masses of meat, cheese and grease - but not cheap meat or cheese, and not accidental grease. IT's all very intentional and well done. If you love that sort of thing it's more of a 4-star spot. For me, not so much. This is a short review because I think there's not much to say about this place, really. It does one thing and does it well, and whether you'll like it depends entirely on your taste.

    (3)

  • Feuy S.

    I love me some sodium. Cup O Noodles. Frozen dinners. Canned foods. Salt and vinegar chips. Fish sauce. I don't discriminate. I hella love them all. Equally too. And it pains me to say this, but the radonkadonk burger has a tad too much sodium. Just a tad. But what else would you expect from a burger that consists of a hamburger patty, ham, fried egg, bacon and spam all in between two grilled cheese sandwiches? I ate one fourth of a randonkadonk, and 6 hours later, I was still hella dehydrated. Hella thirsty! If I were queen, I would hella make a law that says ONLY people with a systolic blood pressure under 140 mm Hg and a diastolic blood pressure under 90 mm Hg or people with LDL levels lower than 130 mg/dL be allowed to eat here. In normal people talk, this means if you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, you should not be allowed to eat anything from Brunchbox. In dumb people talk, if yous fat, stay away! In Oakland talk, if yous got a big ole badonkadonk, do not eat a radonkadonk. HELLA!

    (3)

  • Keven W.

    The brunch vox was very good, and was priced good too. They were greasy, but it was still good. They had a grilled cheese with a hamburger inside. It was very juicy and moist. Definitely get a heart attack if you have it very day. It is very filling and large, definitely worth the money

    (4)

  • Frank G.

    Not pretty, but delicious! The Trial By Fire was a hot mess, and I loved it. This place puts out bigass burgers in a hurry, and they're really good.

    (5)

  • Sara Q.

    Awesome grilled cheeses. I usually am not a huge fan of Texas toast, but these people have the most soft and fluffy Texas toast in Portland. It was super tasty, ever single bite. The OMG burger was good too. Lots of meat so I kind of lost track of all the taste (the spam esp, which sucks bc I love spam.) over all it was great. Will be coming back very soon bc me and grilled cheeses are bff.

    (4)

  • Liz T.

    The ultimate glutinous food experience ever, well I guess it depends on what you get. But we got the redonkadonk: egg, ham, spam, bacon, cheese, burger, between 2 texas toast grilled cheese sandwich buns. Everything is piled so high you can barely wrap your mouth around it to take a bite. I think the owners had to kill 3 whole animals just to make this burger/ sandwich. I guess they balanced it out by adding some lettuce and tomato. Delicious and artery clogging.

    (4)

  • Heather S.

    I go once a week and order a bacon egg and swiss on an english muffin. It is the best! These guys are very awesome. One day I'll diversify and try one of the many other delicious looking things on their menu (hear that, BLT?) but in the meantime if you want a good burger or egg sandwich and are in downtown Portland say about SW 5th between Stark and Oak, I highly recommend you check them out.

    (5)

  • Peter C.

    Love this stand for breakfast or lunch. Lumberjack yum.

    (5)

  • Jarrod S.

    To all of my "friends" and "yeeps." Up yours, damn you all I thought we were friends!? The fact I haven't reviewed this place should have sent up red flags, Gigantic flags with WTF all over them. I FINALLY tried brunchbox after lurking for months and months, and I have to say; to everyone i have ever met that has been here, FOR SHAME! WHY HAVEN"T I BEEN HERE UNTIL TODAY?@??@?@?@?@? The OMG! breakfast sandwhich could be summed up in one word...BOMB! The sandwhich was being split and was delivered as such. Plus 1 brunch box. The sandwhich had spam on it Plus 1 brunch box The entire transaction from ordering through tossing the wrapper out laster a whole 6 minutes and costed 6 dollars with water! Yes Yes Yes (que up the orgasm faking scene from "When Harry Met Sally" and add some rain) Good sandwhich, good value, friendly service served ninja quick. Favorite foodcart PERIOD YOUCANHASORGASM

    (5)

  • Lake G.

    The burgers are worth 5 stars, no doubt. Variety, quality, and bold flavors!

    (5)

  • Adam O.

    If you're looking for something just remotely healthy without 6 pounds of crispy fried bacon with cheese and double mayo this probably isn't the place for you. That being said, this place makes some intense, incredible sandwiches. Super tasty, and every time I feel like a 1600 calories sandwich is the way to go, ill def go here for another triple grilled cheese mayo bacon double decker with extra spam.

    (4)

  • Evan S.

    Awesome sandwich shop, got the youcanhas, delicious. So good in fact that I went again the next day. The build your own was an awesome way to customize. The restaurant is a little cramped but that won't deter many from hitting up this Portland gem.

    (5)

  • Jo C.

    Went there with a group of friends and my bf and I shared an OMG! with texas toast! lucky we did! it was ginormous! I asked for fries and the guy told me, we don't have fries, you won't be able to eat fries with this burger! so true! It had bacon, it had spam, it had ham, and it had burger! yum! Note: don't eat it over ur lap...juices everywhere!

    (5)

  • Sasha S.

    So, I tested it. I kept seeing Brunchbox on the top of the food list- and I thought, "Yah. I'm going to go and FIND a reason to de-rate them! Muhahaha" I can't do it.. to start the prices are just lovely. Angus beef patty burgers start at $3.75 and go up as you add toppings ($0.50 for cheese and such, $1.00 for meat and such). I almost went for the "ICanHazCheezburger" but.. I knew it would be amazing- but too much. So I got a beef burger add cheese, add bacon. I almost added chips, but they were out. No sauce- wanted to taste it free of change. One bite, I was hooked. I would drop a star for the fact the burger was wellwell done- but that's not their fault, that's silly Oregon food laws. The bacon was crispy, and clearly normal sized, the cheese goopy on top of a solid 1/4 lb burger patty. The only thing were the dudes were a bit... uhm... angry? I guess I'm not payin' for service- but they weren't much for that Portland customer service spirit one usually sees. I was kinda hoping for like some cool dudes, but got some pushy attitude- that's all right though, the burger made up for it. Thus I drop a star, because.. well. I'm a stickler for customer service. Over-all it's definitely a great eat, quick made, eaten on the street or the nearby benches.. I'd definitely do it again.

    (4)

  • Holy-foo' X.

    They should re-name this cart "PIMP MY MAN-WICH!" The all-time heavyweight champion of satire, Jonathon Swift, would have difficulty satirizing this food cart. The editors of "The Onion" would just shrug their sardonic shoulders and say, "She's good, as-is. Not a thing we can do to make her more absurd." Indeed there are so many varied and absurdly spectacular menu items, it warms the cockles of my cold, black heart (and indeed, makes my arteries positively shudder in terror) that I have barely scraped the surface of this menu, the "breadth" of which is as thick 'n' tasty as the thick slices o' Texas toast. Yow-za! Speaking of heavyweights, on to the featured menu items from the past 2 visits... The Thai Bacon was an embarrassment of riches, w/jalapenos and peanut sauce and pineapples permeating every last bite, saving you from every worrying "will there be one bland square millimeter here?" Not. A. Chance! The Outlaw probably should be outlawed for its caloric excesses and seems to laugh in your face about it. But it's the Redonkadonk, in all its ostentatious splendor, that is truly over the top. There are easily 2, even 3 man-sized meals on this monsta! I envision it as a movie villian of old, tying the damsel to the train tracks, and twirling one end of its pencil-thin mustachio, shaking its fist at the hapless hero/viewers. Whoever the evil geniuses are behind the culinary creations of Brunchbox, hats off to you. And hats off to Big Bad Bud, for the solid recommends for this place. It most certainly did NOT disappoint, and again, there's a good 6-8 more trips to this place before hitting the end of the original creations. Can't wait to try some of their breakfast sammies...

    (5)

  • Tom W.

    Pretty fun and tasty - get one of the burgers with the fun Texas toast on it, otherwise it's basically just a burger you could get anywhere. Small place, not a ton of seating. Tasty enough.

    (3)

  • W R.

    Bacon cheeseburger b/w two grilled cheese Things (cant call then sandwiches bc couldn't eat them solo--Way to dry) cost $9.25 bc had to order that a la carte--It didn't fit any of the "signature" options on the menu. I asked if I could get any mayo and ketchup. They said "no can do." Did I mention I paid extra, almost 10 bucks? Anyway, without any condiments the burger tasted like you would expect--pretty crappy. Also, again because no condiments and because the grilled cheese sandwiches weren't really sandwiches (very dry, etc), I was forced to eat it open-faced and throw the second sandwich away. In conclusion, good luck. PS. the only extra item I ordered was grilled onions and I think I tasted and saw two little pieces. That's it, but at least Those two pieces were "free." U Got to be thankful for what you get.

    (1)

  • Andy N.

    ummm ... $5.00 and you get an awesome sandwich out of a food truck?! yes please. pretty cool ordering system. mark out what you want on your sandwich and pass it on over the counter. Cash transactions makes things go smoothly

    (5)

  • Amanda P.

    Best breakfast sandwich I have eaten so far is their Black and Bleu. WONDERFUL!

    (5)

  • Keith B.

    Redonkulous. The new menu is as massive and amazing as the imagination of these owners. These guys are masters of the flat top. Perfectly toasted bread, great ingredients and loads of options. The food that we get to eat here is art for your mouth!!

    (5)

  • Brett F.

    Loved the icanhazcheezburger.

    (5)

  • Phil M.

    For decadent burgers, this place has no equal. I had the YouCanHasCheeseburger, mainly for the name, but also because it's a burger sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches. Let me repeat that. A burger. Sandwiched. Between TWO OTHER SANDWICHES! Oh sure, I made it a turkey burger patty to "go healthy". That's not the point. The point is, this burger is only in the medium rung on the ladder of crazy burgers that this place has established. Take, for instance, the burger my wife had: the Monstrosity. It's a Li'l Mo sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches. And what is the Li'l Mo? 2 beef patties, double cheddar, 4 strips of bacon, ketchup, and mayo. So, for fans of Hardee's, it's a Monster burger SANDWICHED between 2 grilled cheese sandwiches. On this day, my wife out-manned me. There is lighter fare, so don't be scared away by my story of "OMG THESE BURGERS!" You can, as I did, go with a turkey patty or even a veggie patty, and they have regular non-grilled-cheese-sandwich bread to put it between. They have a vast array of add-ons and toppings, along with some items for the kids. Basically, if you're a fan of burgers, these guys really give it to you your way.

    (5)

  • Lily L.

    One guy doing it all! I seriously have no PITY for restaurants that are slow after going here. There were 2 people in front of me, and I was with a group of friends. We all got our food in a timely manner around 5-7 minutes. After getting the food, I walked a couple blocks to starbucks to grab a drink. Then I walked to the park near Nordstroms. After that good 10 minutes, I ate my sandwich. It was NOT SOGGY!!! It was still quite warm after all the walking. The flavor was good. I really enjoyed it. I had youcanhascheeseburger or something. The concept of this place is pretty simple. At japanese place they offer pencils and paper to order. At this place, they use a dry erasable menu. I can't wait to go here again! If you go here, don't count your calories =) or you might want to head to the gym for the next 10 days! I went here on July 4th! Thank you for not taking a day off!

    (5)

  • christopher n.

    For my money, Trial by Fire is the best burg in Portland.

    (4)

  • Forrest S.

    What can I say about Brunchbox that hasn't already been said? The burgers here are to die for, and some, such as the Redonkadonk, may actually cause you to die, but it would be a beautiful death. Today I had the spicy burger, which had roasted jalepenos, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions and bacon. It was $5.50. I could pay twice as much at a sit down burger joint and it wouldn't be half as good as this burger is. It was perfect. From the amount of toppings, to the slightly crispy on the outside, but oh so moist and tender on the inside burger, it was perfect. Easily one of the best burgers I have ever had. Why the hell didn't I get two? I want to go back. NOW. I could probably eat here every day, but money and a desire to not have a massive heart attack before I hit 30 are keeping me from that. Even if you aren't downtown, this place is worth the trip.

    (5)

  • Susan C.

    Don't expect any healthy options here, but give one a try and then call your doctor because a heart attack is bound to be eminent. Try not to think about that and you're sure to feel like you've bitten into a piece of heaven. The BLT was just divine. I could appreciate the perfectly grilled Texas toast, thickly sliced tomatoes and each bacon sliced seemed to be cooked to perfection.

    (4)

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