Hawthorne Asylum Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing Hawthorne Asylum, a unique culinary destination located at 1080 SE Madison St, Portland. This lively spot, nestled in the historical context of an old insane asylum, offers a vibrant menu brimming with delicious options. With a variety of food trucks, you can find everything from savory bacon dishes like the Elvis Bacon, featuring peanut butter and bananas, to classic turkey and ham sandwiches complemented by housemade jams.
The atmosphere is as eclectic as the menu, boasting communal seating around cozy fire pits and covered areas, perfect for enjoying a meal in any weather. Customers rave about the extensive selection, allowing groups to indulge in a little bit of everything. Whether you’re drawn to cheesy noodles or seafood, Hawthorne Asylum ensures that there’s something for everyone. Prepare for a culinary adventure that not only satisfies the palate but also enhances the dynamic community vibe.
Smoked Meats
Three Ribs
6 Ribs
9 Ribs
12 Ribs
Brisket
Pulled Pork
Chicken
Sausage
Brisket Mack
Award winning
Coleslaw
Mack & Cheese
Beans
Sides
Drinks
Soda
Water
Southern Fried
Classic Bbq
Chill Verde
(Hot)
Signature Wings
Sandwiches
El Filette
Skirt steak, cassage slaw, caramelized cron, chipolle mayo, cilantio vinaigrette, pico
Loco Pollo
Grilled chicken. Pickled jalepeno, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato and poblano mayo
Mad Rooster
Spicy crispy chicken topped with roasted poklanos, lettuce and house pico. Dressed with chipotle mayo
Ceredo
Slow cooked marinated pork, cabbage slaw, pickled jalepeno, caramelized onion, cilantro vinaigrette
House Salad
Roasted bell pepper with spanish rice, black beans, queso & pico
The Rio
Roasted bell pepper with spanish rice, black beans, queso & pico
Veggie
Mac
Spold
(Creamy cajun spiced)
Old
(Creamy garlic)
Cheddar
(Velvety cheddar sauce)
Spicy
(Cajun with an extra kick)
Vegan Old / Spold
(Vegan version of old / spold)
Pesto Mac
(Creamy garlic pesto)
Serena's Fave Burrito
Bacon or chorizo, egg, potato, cheese, sour cream & guacamole
Alegria Burrito
Grilled nopalitos, egg, rice, beans, guacamole, cheese & sour cream
Chile Relleno Burrito
Poblano pepper, eggs, rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & cheese
Rip City Vegan Burrito
Grilled tofu, bell peppers, lettuce, rice, beans, guacamole & grilled nopalitos
Tica's Vegan Wrap
Seasoned tofu, tomato, sweet corn, bell pepper & chipotle vinaigrette
Mojito Vegan Wrap
Seasoned grilled tofu, romaine lettuce, bell pepper, rice, sweet corn, tomato, mint leaves & tequila vinaigrette
Nyssa's Veggie Burrito
Grilled zucchini, squash spinach, rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream &
Chicken Tinga Burrito
Chipotle shredded chicken, rice, beans, sour cream & cotija cheese
Sw Chicken Wrap
Romaine lettuce, tomato, sweet corn, bell pepper, black beans, cheese and chipotle
California Chicken Burrito
Grilled chicken, potato, cheese, cream and guacamole
Chicken Fajita Burrito
Onion, bell pepper, rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & cheese
R.kai Asada Burrito
Seasoned steak, pico de gallo, rice, beans, sour cream & cheese
Fernando's Special Burrito
Seasoned steak, grilled onion, jalapenos, tomato, rice, beans, sour cream & cheese
Al Pastor Burrito
Pork carnitas, grilled pineapple, rice, beans, cilantro, onion, sour cream & cheese
El Coyote Burrito
Grilled chorizo, green onion, cilantro, rice, beans, sour cream & cheese
Breakfast Burritos
Kids Menu
Cheese Roll
Burrito Roll
New York Dog & Fries
Sauerkraut or onion, spicy brown mustard
Chicago Dog & Fries
Onion, tomato, pickles, mustard green sweet relish
Seattle Dog & Fries
Cream cheese, grilled onion, jalapeno
Polish Dog & Fries
Grilled onion, mustard
Philly Cheese Steak & Fries
Onions, bell peppers, choices of cheese (provolone, american, cheese whiz)
Large Waffle Fries
Large French Fries
Cheesy Fries
Lamb Cheese Steak & Fries
Onion, bell peppers, choices of cheese (provolone, america, cheese whiz)
Lamb Steak On Fries
Chicken Philly Steak 7 Fries
Onion, bell peppers, choices of cheese (provolone, america, cheese whiz)
3 Corn Dogs & Fries
Cheese Steak On Fries
Grilled Cheese & Fries
7 Mozzarella Sticks & Fries
7 Jalapeno Poppers & Fries
Cheese Burger & Fries
Double Cheese Burger & Fries
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, fry sauce
Double Chicken Burger & Fries
Cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles
Dr Philly Cheese Steak
Tempeh Burgers
The Dude Burger
...With grilled & caramelized steak onions, mild horseradish ranch, cashew cheese spread, lettuce, roma tomatoes, & a pickle.
The "Daily Fuel' Burger
...With cashew cheese spread, avocado, red onions, yellow mustard, lettuce, roma tomatoes, & a pickle.
The Basic-B Burger
...With our smoky cheddar cheese sauce, organic ketchup, yellow mustard, red onions, roma tomatoes, lettuce, & a pickle.
Berry Good Shake
With a whole lotta mixed berries & a banana.
Strawberry & Lime Shake
With strawberries & lime.
The Dirty Shake
With cold brew coffee, coconut flakes, agave, & chai.
Lavender Shake
With lavender, strawberries, & lemon zest.
Orange Cream Shake
With 100% orange vitamin-c electrolytes & vanilla bean.
Matcha Green Shake
With super green powder, vanilla, matcha, agave, & pepitas.
The B.o.s.s. Shake
With banana, orange, & strawberries.
Thin Mint Shake
With cacao nibs, chocolate, & peppermint.
Banana & Pb Shake
With peanut butter, bananas, & gf-oats.
Mocha Shake
With cold brew coffee, cacao, ground coffee beans, & agave.
Chocolate Pb Shake
With gf-oats, peanut butter, cacao, cinnamon, & turmeric.
The "Surprise Me!" Shake
Can't decide? We'll surprise you!
20oz. Daily Fuel Shakes
• 16oz. Slushies & Beverages •
Old Brew Coffee
Like you've never had before! Brewed for 96hrs with reverse osmosis alkaline water, & the beans being soaked in coconut oil & roasted wtih green tea extracts.
Reverse Osmosis Alkaline Water
(Free refills)
Asada
Beef
Marinated
Pastor
Pork
Pollo
Chicken
Chorizo
Pescado
Fish
Meats
Sauces & Sides
Avocado Sauce
Green Suace
Red Sauce
Habanero Sauce
Side Of Rice
Side Of Beans
Just Fish
No chips, just our pacific cod, small slaw, lemon, and tartar sauce
Fries
Shoestring cut, fabulous seasoning
Drinks
Fish & Chips And Seafood
Savory - Eggs
Brightwood
Eggs and maple butter
Eggs And Maple Butter
Eggs and melty tillamook cheese & maple butter
Tabor
Egg, veggie sausage, cheddar & maple butter
Windmill
Egg, pork sausage, cheddar & maple butter
Holla
Thick cut bacon, egg, cheddar & maple butter
Sardou
Egg, smoked gouda, braised spinach & artichoke with lemon aioli
Vitsmijter
(Outsmiter) egg, black forest ham, cheddar & maple butter
Bacon Maple
Thick cut bacon and maple butter
Van Gogh
Bacon, melted tillamook cheddar & maple butter
Smaaken
Brie, spiced apples, bacon & maple butter
Blt
Bacon, lettuce and tomato with mayo
The Brit
Bacon, brie, cucumber, house-made mint jelly & maple butter
Bacontella
Nutella and thick cut bacon
Elvis
Bacon, peanut butter, bananas & honey
Savory - Bacon
Savory - Sausage
Sausage Maple
Cascade farms sausage patties & maple butter
Dutch Treat
Sausage, melty tillamook cheddar & maple butter
Rembrandt
Sausage, spiced apples, cheddar & maple butter
Amsterdam
Sausage, smoked gouda, braised spinach & artichoke with lemon aioli -or- maple butter
Blackforest
Black forest ham, melted smoked gouda & maple butter *optional honey dijon
Monte Cristo
Ham, melted swiss, house-made strawberry jam, maple butter & dusted powdered sugar
Monte Carlo
Turkey, melted swiss, house-made raspberry jam, maple butter & dusted powdered sugar
The Belmont
Turkey, chevre goat cheese, cucumber & house-made mint jelly
Tcb
Turkey, cheddar, thick cut bacon & maple butter
Club
Ham, bacon, turkey, swiss, cheddar, lettuce and tomato with mayo & honey dijon
Savory - Ham & Turkey
Savory - Vegan
Vegan Maple
Vegan sausage & vegan coconut maple butter
Vegan Delight
Vegan sausage, coconut maple butter & spiced apples
Vegan Sardou
Fried ota tofu, braised spinach & artichokes with vegan lemon aioli
Vegan Melt
Fried ota tofu and melted vegan cheese with coconut maple butter
Vegan Club
Fried ota tofu, lettuce, tomato & cucumber with vegan sriracha garlic aioli
Powdered Dream
Maple butter & powdered sugar
Whip It
"Powdered dream" & fresh whipped cream
Jam On It
Maple butter
Jamilicous
"Jam on it" with fresh whipped cream & maple butter
Chocola
Smaaken's house-made, fair trade, warm chocolate
Double Dutch
"Chocola" with whipped cream
Raspberry Truffle
Raspberry jam, warm chocolate ganache & fresh whipped cream
Berry Me In Chocolate
Strawberry jam, warm chocolate ganache & fresh whipped cream
Peanut Butter Cup
Peanut butter & warm chocolate ganache
Peanut Butter Delight
Peanut butter, warm chocolate ganache, sliced banana & fresh whipped cream
Coconana
Vegan whipped coconut cream, sliced banana & toasted almond
Almond Joyous
Warm chocolate ganache, sliced almonds, coconut whipped cream & toasted coconut
Dutch Baby
Spiced apples, fresh whipped cream & caramel sauce
Bananatella
Sliced banana, nutella spread & fresh whipped cream
Blue Moon
House-made, lemon-vanilla bavarian cream with blueberries & fresh whipped cream
Bavarian Queen
Raspberry or strawberry jam with lemon-vanilla bavarian cream & fresh whipped cream
Sweet
Sweet - Kids' Favorites
Plain Jane
Organic whole wheat, folded waffle
Powdered Dream
Maple butter & powdered sugar
Grilled Cheese
Melty tillamook cheddar cheese with maple butter
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Peanut butter with house-made low sugar
Peanut Butter & Apple
Peanut butter & cinnamon apples
Peanut Butter, Banana & Honey
Texicano Bowl
Spanish rice, black beans, grilled poblano, onion and pepper. Topped with lettuce, cheese and house made herbed-crema.
Fried Artichoke Hearts
(Vg) artichoke hearts dredged in our house made cajun dredge and fried to crispy perfection served with house made lemon dill aioli
Nacho-Ronies
House made tortilla chips, topped with cajun pulled chicken, nacho cheese macaroni; fresh cut pico de gallo, and cilantro (the best dish you never had!)
Jambalaya
(V can be made vg or gf upon request) a spicy, louisiana rice dish made with, onion, celery, tomato, and cajun gravy
Giant Salad
Spring mix topped with assorted veggies with choice of dressing and croutons
Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Veggie Mac
Chickpea noodles (25-30g of protein), cashew cheese sauce, baby spinach, sweet peas, broccoli, hemp seeds & fresh chives.
Tacos X3
3 corn tortillas, cabbage, corn, red onion, tomato, hemp seeds, & avocado.
Noodies, Veggies, & Jackfruit Salad
(Best choice for kids!) Chickpea noodles (25-30g protein) in avocado-pomegranate-basil pesto, w/red bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, baby spinach, grape tomatoes, corn, purple cabbage, parsley, pepitas, & hemp seeds... w/jackfruit, thyme, dill, scallions, celery, red onions, capers, cranberries, lemon juice, parsley, pink sea salt, soy-free mayo, mustard, sage, & black pepper.
Island Buddha Bowl
Smoked pineapple-jackfruit, pinto beans, green & purple cabbage, tri-colored quinoa, amaranth, long grain brown rice, colucari red rice, topped with a big scoop of mango, pineapple & peach pico de gallo.
The Beastly Nachos
(They're over 2 pounds!) Corn chips, our house made cashew cheese sauce, a generous serving of our braised & seasoned jackfruit, w/sweet potatoes, sweet mini-peppers, baby spinach, green & purple cabbage, red onions, sweet corn, emp seeds, scallions, grape tomatoes, & avocado.
Grilled Jalapeno Poppers
3 freshly grilled jalapenos stuffed with smoky cashew cream cheese. *** Please order these first when placing your order. ***
Quesabirria
Three tortillas dipped in consomme, griddled until crispy, layered with melted cheese, onion, cilantro, and braised beef. Served with a side of consomme.
Huarache
Beans, lettuce, sour cream, cheese, guacamole sauce, and your choice of meat.
Tacos
Made with handmade tortillas, choice of meat, topped with cabbage, onions and cilantro
Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, shredded cheese, cabbage, pico de gallo, guacamole sauce, sour cream, and your choice of meat
Torta
Mexican bread, mayonnaise, beans, lettuce, cheese, tomato, onions, avocado, pickled jalapenos, and your choice of meat
Enchiladas
Four corn tortillas rolled with chicken or ground beef, topped with black mole, toasted sesame seeds, cheese, onion, and parsley. Served with a side of rice
Taquitos Dorados
Four taquitos filled with your choice of chicken or ground beef. Topped with lettuce, cheese, and sour cream
Empanadas
Three empanadas filled with your choice of chicken, ground beef, or cheese. Topped with lettuce, sour cream, and avocado sauce.
Taco Salad
Tostada bowl filled with salad mix, beans, your choice of meat, onions, cilantro, cheese, sour cream. avocado, and cherry tomatoes.
Pork Belly Fries
French fries with pork belly, thai chilies. Served with creamy siracha sauce.
Drunken Hot Wings
Wings with spicy herbs topped with crispy basil. Served with sticky rice and sweet chili sauce
Southeast Asian Steak & Rice Bowl
Stir-fried steak with green onions, topped with a fried served with jasmine rice
Peanut Tofu Buddha Bowl
Stir-fried tofu with peanut sauce, broccoli, and peanuts. Served with jasmine rice
Pad Thai Burrito
Choice of chicken or tofu, bean sprouts, ground peanuts, fresh lime, and peanut sauce wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
Spicy Chicken Rice Bowl
Ground chicken with bell pepper, onion, authentic basil sauce. topped with a fried egg. Served with jasmine rice.
Spicy Steak Burrito
Steak with bell pepper, onion, rice, lettuce, authentic basil sauce, wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
Coconut Shrimp
Fried coconut shrimp with sweet & sour sauce.
Halibut Slider
Fish Chips Special Albacore Tuna
2 piece served medium rare w/ small slaw, regular seasoned fries, lemon, tartar sauce
Steamed Clams
Fresh washington manila clams white wine, garlic, chili flakes homemade rustic toasted bread
Burnt Tails
3 tail pieces of cod fillet , double battered, fried extra crispy
Halibut Toast
Battered & fried halibut skins, jalapeno slaw, tartar & cocktail sauce
Chicken Blt
W' thick cut bacon, lettuce, tomato & sriracha aioli