Makin’ Groceries

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Makin’ Groceries Makin’ Groceries 7137 NE Fremont is a pay-what-you-can Cajun restaurant, 501c3 nonprofit serving quality meals to all-regardless of ability to pay.

Weekend brunch: Saturday/Sunday 10am-3pm
Live Music Saturdays
Karaoke and Open Mics Thursdays

It’s that time again.Our take and bake boxes got great feedback last year, so we are doing more this year. We are starti...
10/19/2026

It’s that time again.

Our take and bake boxes got great feedback last year, so we are doing more this year. We are starting with 15 free boxes and 15 sliding scale boxes, we don’t want to over promise how much the two of us can do and afford. HOWEVER if we get food and monetary donations, and a handful of volunteers-we will bring these numbers up!!

We want to take a moment to acknowledge the huge variety of ways that individuals are effected by the holiday season, and the systemic issues around a day that at best ignores the genocide of the people who belong to this land-and at worst celebrates it.

We bring folks together through food-and we will continue to do so. If you want to help us get more food to people please consider volunteering, donating food (specific lists coming tomorrow), or sponsoring a food box for a family with a $50 donation or full priced purchase.

Free boxes go VERY fast, so be ready to text in your order at 10am on November 1st to get on the list! We will start a waitlist as soon as our number is reached and do our best to get as many boxes as possible to folks. We will also be hosting a completely free community meal on November 26th at the restaurant.

When you text your orders please include box size, vegan or vegetarian preferences, and dietary restrictions (we will do our best), and preferred pick-up day and time (Monday 11/23, Tuesday 11/24, or Wednesday 11/25 between 3pm and 9pm). We will respond with confirmation and any follow up questions.

Come for the turkey, stay for the community!

Brunch is on fire this weekend!Join us and enjoy a country gravy frittata, our special crab cake sliders with eggs. We h...
10/17/2026

Brunch is on fire this weekend!

Join us and enjoy a country gravy frittata, our special crab cake sliders with eggs. We have our fall drink menu featuring a BFK and more!! Our weekly $5 mimosa is Cherry Punch.

We have brunch Saturday and Sunday from 10-3. Come on down and treat yourself to brunch-no matter your budget. The full menu and specials are pay what you can, coffee and tea are always free! Buy some fall cocktails and know that every dollar provides free and low cost meals, dignified dining, and events for your neighbors!

Come for the gravy, stay for the community!





We are doing Halloween a week early, and we have a STACKED weekend for you!Saturday 10/24 join us for a Halloween themed...
10/13/2026

We are doing Halloween a week early, and we have a STACKED weekend for you!

Saturday 10/24 join us for a Halloween themed night of hip hop and r&b. Brought to us be Bear Simon and featuring the pleasant uprising coming all the way from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. We have Yourhomie Kyle and Fu$ion returning, and more to be announced. We will have a costume contest, pumpkins to paint, drink and food specials. It is all ages with free entry- bring the kids, ditch the kids it’s all up to you!

Sunday morning we will be hosting the return of Belly Brunch with a Halloween theme! Brought to us by Lauren The Serpent if you haven’t had mimosas while watching awesome dance performances-you truly don’t know what you are missing! Sunday 10/25 bring your singles for tipping, your appetite for delicious Cajun brunch, and a readiness to have an amazing morning!

Also on Sunday Roseway is hosting its annual costume parade in the park blocks. We will be staying open late with candy to pass out, free hot c***r if you haven’t a costume, pumpkin painting, and-as always- our full pay what you can menu!

See y’all soon!

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

A little behind the scenes magic.
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Getting ready to kick it off!It’s a late one tonight, we have bands bringing you music til midnight! All ages, free entr...
09/27/2026

Getting ready to kick it off!

It’s a late one tonight, we have bands bringing you music til midnight! All ages, free entry, pay what you can- full menu until 9, late night menu til we are done! Cocktails, mocktails, and rock n roll!

Come enjoy your Saturday night and know that every dollar spent directly feeds your neighbors!!

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Fall cocktail menu is out!Swing by and join us for a cocktail or mocktail to get your Friday started!As always, we are s...
09/26/2026

Fall cocktail menu is out!

Swing by and join us for a cocktail or mocktail to get your Friday started!

As always, we are serving our full pay-what-you-can menu, we have games, books, and art table, and a kids corner!

Feel good about having fun know that every dollar spent provides free and low cost meals, events, and a safe space for your neighbors!

See y’all soon!

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October 3rd, noon to 8pm!Join us for Fallon’ on Fremont! Our first all day parking lot festival.🎼🎸🕺 Music all day with a...
09/21/2026

October 3rd, noon to 8pm!Join us for Fallon’ on Fremont! Our first all day parking lot festival.

🎼🎸🕺 Music all day with an incredible line up of folks:
Krimsin Galáxy
Evan Church
McDavy
Batfaith Bolshet
Swamp Nouveau Duo
John Mendenhall
Holly Rohr
DISMANTLE ME

With our lovely MC’s bringing you spoken word, poetry, AND a drag performance
Feral Faucett
Desi Casanova

🎨🖼️🎪We will have local vendors with art, goods, and snacks!!

🍽️🥖🌭🍔We will have our bbq raging with sliders, dogs, Cajun sides, veggie options and of course it is pay-what-you-can!

🍺🍹🥂There will be an outdoor drink garden, as well as drinks available inside for grownups with ID

All ages, FREE to attend! We left no excuses to stay home, there will be something for everyone!!

Happy Sunday!We are heavy output and light on sales/donations this week!We could use a hand re-stocking our kitchen! If ...
09/20/2026

Happy Sunday!

We are heavy output and light on sales/donations this week!
We could use a hand re-stocking our kitchen! If you are able to drop off items (during business hours or DM for other hours) or want to arrange for us to pick up, it all helps to get food to the people!

Items we are requesting:
White Long Grain Rice
Canned DicedTomatoes
White and Brown Sugar
Honey
Maple Syrup
White Bread
Spices-onion powder, granulated garlic, dill, paprika
Chicken Thighs (skin on)
Ground Pork
Catfish
Red Bell Peppers
Sweet Onions
Celery
King Mushrooms
Potatoes-russet and gold
To-Go Boxes, Deli Container, Paper towels

Gift cards are also amazing! Winco, US Chef Store, Restaurant Depot, Amazon (if we must).

Preferred produce vendors are RINELLA PRODUCE and Pablo Muno Farms

Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo:
Or Givebutter link in bio for cash donations.

Swing through before 3pm today for Brunch or tomorrow for all day Happy Hour!

See y’all soon!





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Hey y’all! We are not feeling well today, first colds of the year. As usual we don’t open until we have had time to test...
09/17/2026

Hey y’all! We are not feeling well today, first colds of the year. As usual we don’t open until we have had time to test for Covid/flu.
If all is well with us we will be back open in the morning!
See y’all soon!
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Address

7137 NE Fremont Street
Portland, OR
97213

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 9pm
Thursday 12pm - 9pm
Friday 12pm - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+15039754655

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