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

US$9.00

6 Ribs

US$16.00

9 Ribs

US$22.00

12 Ribs

US$30.00

Brisket

US$12.00

Pulled Pork

US$10.00

Chicken

US$10.00

Sausage

US$10.00

Brisket Mack

Award winning

US$16.00

Coleslaw

Mack & Cheese

Beans

Sides

Drinks

Soda

US$2.00

Water

US$1.00

Southern Fried

Classic Bbq

Chill Verde

(Hot)

Signature Wings

Sandwiches

El Filette

Skirt steak, cassage slaw, caramelized cron, chipolle mayo, cilantio vinaigrette, pico

US$12.00

Loco Pollo

Grilled chicken. Pickled jalepeno, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato and poblano mayo

US$10.00

Mad Rooster

Spicy crispy chicken topped with roasted poklanos, lettuce and house pico. Dressed with chipotle mayo

US$10.00

Ceredo

Slow cooked marinated pork, cabbage slaw, pickled jalepeno, caramelized onion, cilantro vinaigrette

US$10.00

House Salad

Roasted bell pepper with spanish rice, black beans, queso & pico

US$7.00

The Rio

Roasted bell pepper with spanish rice, black beans, queso & pico

US$9.00

Veggie

Mac

Spold

(Creamy cajun spiced)

US$10.95

Old

(Creamy garlic)

US$10.95

Cheddar

(Velvety cheddar sauce)

US$10.95

Spicy

(Cajun with an extra kick)

US$10.95

Vegan Old / Spold

(Vegan version of old / spold)

US$10.95

Pesto Mac

(Creamy garlic pesto)

US$11.50

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

US$8.99

Chicago Dog & Fries

Onion, tomato, pickles, mustard green sweet relish

US$8.99

Seattle Dog & Fries

Cream cheese, grilled onion, jalapeno

US$8.99

Polish Dog & Fries

Grilled onion, mustard

US$8.99

Philly Cheese Steak & Fries

Onions, bell peppers, choices of cheese (provolone, american, cheese whiz)

US$12.99

Large Waffle Fries

US$8.99

Large French Fries

US$6.99

Cheesy Fries

US$8.99

Lamb Cheese Steak & Fries

Onion, bell peppers, choices of cheese (provolone, america, cheese whiz)

US$12.99

Lamb Steak On Fries

US$13.99

Chicken Philly Steak 7 Fries

Onion, bell peppers, choices of cheese (provolone, america, cheese whiz)

US$12.99

3 Corn Dogs & Fries

US$9.99

Cheese Steak On Fries

US$13.99

Grilled Cheese & Fries

US$7.99

7 Mozzarella Sticks & Fries

US$9.99

7 Jalapeno Poppers & Fries

US$9.99

Cheese Burger & Fries

US$10.99

Double Cheese Burger & Fries

Lettuce, tomato, pickles, fry sauce

US$13.99

Double Chicken Burger & Fries

Cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles

US$9.99

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.

US$9.00

The "Daily Fuel' Burger

...With cashew cheese spread, avocado, red onions, yellow mustard, lettuce, roma tomatoes, & a pickle.

US$9.00

The Basic-B Burger

...With our smoky cheddar cheese sauce, organic ketchup, yellow mustard, red onions, roma tomatoes, lettuce, & a pickle.

US$9.00

Berry Good Shake

With a whole lotta mixed berries & a banana.

US$8.00

Strawberry & Lime Shake

With strawberries & lime.

US$8.00

The Dirty Shake

With cold brew coffee, coconut flakes, agave, & chai.

US$8.00

Lavender Shake

With lavender, strawberries, & lemon zest.

US$8.00

Orange Cream Shake

With 100% orange vitamin-c electrolytes & vanilla bean.

US$8.00

Matcha Green Shake

With super green powder, vanilla, matcha, agave, & pepitas.

US$8.00

The B.o.s.s. Shake

With banana, orange, & strawberries.

US$8.00

Thin Mint Shake

With cacao nibs, chocolate, & peppermint.

US$8.00

Banana & Pb Shake

With peanut butter, bananas, & gf-oats.

US$8.00

Mocha Shake

With cold brew coffee, cacao, ground coffee beans, & agave.

US$8.00

Chocolate Pb Shake

With gf-oats, peanut butter, cacao, cinnamon, & turmeric.

US$8.00

The "Surprise Me!" Shake

Can't decide? We'll surprise you!

US$8.00

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.

US$6.00

Reverse Osmosis Alkaline Water

(Free refills)

US$1.00

Asada

Beef

Marinated

Pastor

Pork

Pollo

Chicken

Chorizo

Pescado

Fish

Meats

Sauces & Sides

Avocado Sauce

Green Suace

Red Sauce

Habanero Sauce

Side Of Rice

US$3.00

Side Of Beans

US$3.00

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

US$7.25

Eggs And Maple Butter

Eggs and melty tillamook cheese & maple butter

US$7.75

Tabor

Egg, veggie sausage, cheddar & maple butter

US$9.95

Windmill

Egg, pork sausage, cheddar & maple butter

US$9.95

Holla

Thick cut bacon, egg, cheddar & maple butter

US$10.25

Sardou

Egg, smoked gouda, braised spinach & artichoke with lemon aioli

US$10.25

Vitsmijter

(Outsmiter) egg, black forest ham, cheddar & maple butter

US$9.95

Bacon Maple

Thick cut bacon and maple butter

US$8.25

Van Gogh

Bacon, melted tillamook cheddar & maple butter

US$8.75

Smaaken

Brie, spiced apples, bacon & maple butter

US$9.95

Blt

Bacon, lettuce and tomato with mayo

US$9.25

The Brit

Bacon, brie, cucumber, house-made mint jelly & maple butter

US$8.75

Bacontella

Nutella and thick cut bacon

US$8.95

Elvis

Bacon, peanut butter, bananas & honey

US$8.95

Savory - Bacon

Savory - Sausage

Sausage Maple

Cascade farms sausage patties & maple butter

US$8.25

Dutch Treat

Sausage, melty tillamook cheddar & maple butter

US$8.75

Rembrandt

Sausage, spiced apples, cheddar & maple butter

US$9.75

Amsterdam

Sausage, smoked gouda, braised spinach & artichoke with lemon aioli -or- maple butter

US$10.25

Blackforest

Black forest ham, melted smoked gouda & maple butter *optional honey dijon

US$8.50

Monte Cristo

Ham, melted swiss, house-made strawberry jam, maple butter & dusted powdered sugar

US$9.25

Monte Carlo

Turkey, melted swiss, house-made raspberry jam, maple butter & dusted powdered sugar

US$9.25

The Belmont

Turkey, chevre goat cheese, cucumber & house-made mint jelly

US$9.50

Tcb

Turkey, cheddar, thick cut bacon & maple butter

US$9.25

Club

Ham, bacon, turkey, swiss, cheddar, lettuce and tomato with mayo & honey dijon

US$10.25

Savory - Ham & Turkey

Savory - Vegan

Vegan Maple

Vegan sausage & vegan coconut maple butter

US$8.25

Vegan Delight

Vegan sausage, coconut maple butter & spiced apples

US$8.75

Vegan Sardou

Fried ota tofu, braised spinach & artichokes with vegan lemon aioli

US$9.95

Vegan Melt

Fried ota tofu and melted vegan cheese with coconut maple butter

US$8.95

Vegan Club

Fried ota tofu, lettuce, tomato & cucumber with vegan sriracha garlic aioli

US$9.25

Powdered Dream

Maple butter & powdered sugar

US$5.50

Whip It

"Powdered dream" & fresh whipped cream

US$5.95

Jam On It

Maple butter

Jamilicous

"Jam on it" with fresh whipped cream & maple butter

US$6.50

Chocola

Smaaken's house-made, fair trade, warm chocolate

US$5.95

Double Dutch

"Chocola" with whipped cream

US$6.50

Raspberry Truffle

Raspberry jam, warm chocolate ganache & fresh whipped cream

US$7.75

Berry Me In Chocolate

Strawberry jam, warm chocolate ganache & fresh whipped cream

US$7.75

Peanut Butter Cup

Peanut butter & warm chocolate ganache

US$6.50

Peanut Butter Delight

Peanut butter, warm chocolate ganache, sliced banana & fresh whipped cream

US$6.50

Coconana

Vegan whipped coconut cream, sliced banana & toasted almond

US$7.25

Almond Joyous

Warm chocolate ganache, sliced almonds, coconut whipped cream & toasted coconut

US$7.95

Dutch Baby

Spiced apples, fresh whipped cream & caramel sauce

US$7.95

Bananatella

Sliced banana, nutella spread & fresh whipped cream

US$7.95

Blue Moon

House-made, lemon-vanilla bavarian cream with blueberries & fresh whipped cream

US$7.95

Bavarian Queen

Raspberry or strawberry jam with lemon-vanilla bavarian cream & fresh whipped cream

US$7.95

Sweet

Sweet - Kids' Favorites

Plain Jane

Organic whole wheat, folded waffle

US$4.95

Powdered Dream

Maple butter & powdered sugar

US$5.50

Grilled Cheese

Melty tillamook cheddar cheese with maple butter

US$6.00

Peanut Butter & Jelly

Peanut butter with house-made low sugar

Peanut Butter & Apple

Peanut butter & cinnamon apples

US$6.50

Peanut Butter, Banana & Honey

US$6.50

Texicano Bowl

Spanish rice, black beans, grilled poblano, onion and pepper. Topped with lettuce, cheese and house made herbed-crema.

US$9.00

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

US$5.95

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!)

US$12.00

Jambalaya

(V can be made vg or gf upon request) a spicy, louisiana rice dish made with, onion, celery, tomato, and cajun gravy

US$10.00

Giant Salad

Spring mix topped with assorted veggies with choice of dressing and croutons

US$9.00

Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 /

US$1.50

Veggie Mac

Chickpea noodles (25-30g of protein), cashew cheese sauce, baby spinach, sweet peas, broccoli, hemp seeds & fresh chives.

US$13.00

Tacos X3

3 corn tortillas, cabbage, corn, red onion, tomato, hemp seeds, & avocado.

US$13.00

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.

US$13.00

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.

US$11.00

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.

US$17.00

Grilled Jalapeno Poppers

3 freshly grilled jalapenos stuffed with smoky cashew cream cheese. *** Please order these first when placing your order. ***

US$6.00

Quesabirria

Three tortillas dipped in consomme, griddled until crispy, layered with melted cheese, onion, cilantro, and braised beef. Served with a side of consomme.

US$12.00

Huarache

Beans, lettuce, sour cream, cheese, guacamole sauce, and your choice of meat.

US$8.00

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

US$10.00

Torta

Mexican bread, mayonnaise, beans, lettuce, cheese, tomato, onions, avocado, pickled jalapenos, and your choice of meat

US$10.00

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

US$12.00

Taquitos Dorados

Four taquitos filled with your choice of chicken or ground beef. Topped with lettuce, cheese, and sour cream

US$10.00

Empanadas

Three empanadas filled with your choice of chicken, ground beef, or cheese. Topped with lettuce, sour cream, and avocado sauce.

US$10.00

Taco Salad

Tostada bowl filled with salad mix, beans, your choice of meat, onions, cilantro, cheese, sour cream. avocado, and cherry tomatoes.

US$12.00

Pork Belly Fries

French fries with pork belly, thai chilies. Served with creamy siracha sauce.

US$7.00

Drunken Hot Wings

Wings with spicy herbs topped with crispy basil. Served with sticky rice and sweet chili sauce

US$9.00

Southeast Asian Steak & Rice Bowl

Stir-fried steak with green onions, topped with a fried served with jasmine rice

US$11.00

Peanut Tofu Buddha Bowl

Stir-fried tofu with peanut sauce, broccoli, and peanuts. Served with jasmine rice

US$10.00

Pad Thai Burrito

Choice of chicken or tofu, bean sprouts, ground peanuts, fresh lime, and peanut sauce wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

US$10.00

Spicy Chicken Rice Bowl

Ground chicken with bell pepper, onion, authentic basil sauce. topped with a fried egg. Served with jasmine rice.

US$10.00

Spicy Steak Burrito

Steak with bell pepper, onion, rice, lettuce, authentic basil sauce, wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

US$8.00

Coconut Shrimp

Fried coconut shrimp with sweet & sour sauce.

US$8.00

Halibut Slider

US$11.00

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

US$6.00

Halibut Toast

Battered & fried halibut skins, jalapeno slaw, tartar & cocktail sauce

US$6.00

Chicken Blt

W' thick cut bacon, lettuce, tomato & sriracha aioli

US$12.50

Others