Laughing Planet Cafe

06/21/2008 Posted by jessz

Some friends and I stumbled into this place on Belmont in the early afternoon. It was not busy and we sat down at the counter...stared at the people behind the counter...they stared back, not a hello, not a word about how we needed to walk five feet feet to the cash register to order...okay, maybe we are stupid, but you could at least let us know how things work! We all ordered burritos...they all liked theirs, needless to say I did not like mine. I ordered the grilled chicken. They tried mine and agreed that it had no taste, was bland, and was "terrible". (Not my words).

03/12/2008 Posted by zalli

My dinner was tasty. A lil over priced for what I got, but I'm willing to pay a lil extra to support local business. Kinda grossed out by someone touching their nasty dreadlocks, then poring my beverage or making my food without washing their hands. The place could be kept a little cleaner, and I would frequent more.

Pros: Tasty food

Cons: Staff could use a lil hygene.

03/06/2008 Posted by smizz

I have been happy customer of Laughing Planet for several years and I usually pay them a weekly visit for lunch or dinner. I recently pleased to learn that Laughing Planet uses many sustainable practices to ensure they are taking care of our planet. On their website it says they use a central location to prp all of their food and get that food from location to location with bio diesel fueled vehicles. They do their best to fill their burritos and bowls with locally grown ingredients including antibiotic free chicken from Washington state. The best thing is they compost all of their leftovers and recycle their waste! All of this and their food is scrumptious. I am a big fan of the Che Guevara burrito. Thanks Laughing Planet for taking care of our Planet and providing us with great food!

Pros: Serving great food while using sustainable practices!

02/10/2008 Posted by HolyCowBatman

If you can get pst the horrible way they treat their employees, ie. yelling at them in front of customers, then try to get past the soggy bowls I will never eat here again.

Pros: this is a small company

Cons: They yell at employees in front of customers

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06/28/2007 Posted by lissabella75

Most of the time when I frequent a restaurant I know exactly what I want (one of the two vegetarian options). When I go to LPC, I have no idea what to order. The vegetarian/vegan options are extensive (and my carnivorous friends can only get free-range chicken as a meat option at LPC). So far I have had several burritos, chips and salsa, and the most AMAZING vegearian chili ever. As of yet, I have not had any meat found in my food, no slow service, and no problems at all. The food is always piping hot and delicious, and a good break from macaroni and cheese, and sandwiches. For those worried about bland flavor, I assure you this is not. I order my burritos without the Pico de Gallo (cilantro is yuck), but add the habanero salsa for an extra spicy kick. There is a large children's menu, with the most expensive item priced at $3.75. You can keep your lunch extra cheap with no drink (trust me, you won't have room for anything but water), and no added meat or tofu (beans and rice make complete protien anyway). Go get some today, and make sure to try the chili. It might burn your intestines, but it is the best thing I have ever eaten. Be sure and take your kids, as the Belmont location has fun dinosaur toys to keep them busy.

Pros: Quick service, delicious food, fresh and local ingredients

Cons: It is a chain restaurant.

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04/07/2007 Posted by veronicaone

It's fun but not always fast. Again, sometimes they even forget to give you soup before your other food. The chili is too tomatoey, the burritos should be a liltle smaller and the menau a litle bigger.

Pros: good food

Cons: takes a while

04/04/2007 Posted by sugarxbooger

I've been to the one on NW 21st and the new Woodstock location, so can't vouch for Belmont, but I assume the food is standard across the board. The Che Guevara burrito is awesome! Get it with tempeh, it's very tasty. The Hole Mole burrito was good, as was the spinach burrito... but really they pale in comparison to the Che. They also have vegan baked goods - the peanut butter brownie is tasty.

Pros: Tasty burritos, convenient locations

Cons: May have to wait in line

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02/06/2007 Posted by muf

I'm vegan and I am very sensitive to the fact that I am asking for something out of the ordinary from MOST restaurants. Laughing Planet is a place, one of a handful in Portland, that makes me feel pretty comfortable. I actually have never had to ask them, " Is there any cow butt in that? " Or, " It's ok. I will just peel off this mucous forming from my " vegan " 'tito. " It's one of my destination spots and soon there will be one even closer to me on Woodstock.

Pros: Bartitos!

Cons: What? You are out of stinking Bartitos!!

01/10/2007 Posted by therobert22

I've eaten at Laughing Planet at least 25 times and have never had chicken in any vegetarian item that I have ordered. If you read the reviews on this website often - you would get the idea that all vegetarians are whiny, complaining, cheap people - I swear we are not all like that. The vegan bowls rule at Laughing Planet. The food is good and inexpensive, and the people that work there are really nice.

Pros: Nice staff - vegetarian friendly

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11/30/2006 Posted by fauxxrobot

I love the Laughing Planet Cafe. I've never had a trouble with my vegetarian orders having meat in them as the previous reviewer has said (which I think is really unfortunate and odd). Their burritos are VERY good. The atmosphere is funky and fun. I love the dinosaurs! The vegan cookies are absolutely to die for too, although a little pricey. The Laughing Planet Cafe is definitely worth checking out!

Pros: food, atmosphere, service, friendly staff

Cons: prices are a little much, not many drink choices

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