A staple food truck in the St. Johns Food & Beer Porch, Falafel House’s rich hummus exceeds expectations given its lower price. Under cozy string lights with ‘80s hits setting the mood, Falafel House hawks soy curl shawarma sandwiches, falafel, and seitan gyros, as well as sides of the classic chickpea dip, served with toasted hummus, turnips, and cucumber. Falafel House has limited hours during holidays but is open most of the year Wednesday-Monday for walk-up window orders.

This long-closed Portland falafel chain re-emerged as a food cart in Southwest Portland, and most of its plates and pita sandwiches include a dollop or smear of a thick, hearty hummus, dusted with paprika and drizzled with olive oil. It’s best served with its crunchy, herby falafel, either tucked into a warm falafel or snug in a takeout box. Garbonzos is open for takeout via online order.

While the lengthy menu might be overwhelming at this buzzy Pearl District restaurant, the hummus — served with puffy house-made pita — certainly shines. An order of the fried Brussels sprouts hummus, a creamy chickpea dip-turned-veggie dish, gets a little extra perk thanks to a dose of calabrian chili oil and lemon. For those who wish to stay clear of dairy, there’s also a hummus dish adorned with maitake mushrooms, garlic, paprika, and dill for added punch. It’s open for pickup and delivery via online order.

Located in the historic Bishop’s House building, this elegant Lebanese mainstay opened in 1988. Its silken hummus, served alongside a basket of warm pita, is satisfying on its own or topped with lamb, beef, or chicken shawarma. It’s open in the evenings for curbside pickup and delivery from Wednesday through Saturday.

This family-owned restaurant has served Moroccan and Mediterranean fare in downtown Portland since 2013. Its vegetarian meze includes a za’atar flatbread smothered in creamy house-made baba ghannouj, garlicky smooth hummus, and tabouli, with a nicely-spiced spinach pie on the side. The restaurant also serves its hummus as a standalone appetizer. Call for takeout orders every day but Sunday.

Specializing in vegan varieties of dishes like mushroom calamari and cashew labneh, chef Tal Caspi concocts various versions of the famous Gonzo hummus at this rustic-chic SE Division space. Blended smooth with creamy house-made tahini, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice, the hummus is topped with anything from harissa, hatch green chili, or soy curl shawarma, to name a few. As for hummus specials, Aviv also offers a hummus dish featuring a rotating selection of mushrooms as well as a hummus of the month, where toppings range from cactus to root vegetables with chipotle aioli. Aviv is open for takeout and delivery via online orders.

Nothing says Portland like a hummus drive-through. Started in 1976 as a hippie grocery store, King Harvest roasts all of its garbanzo beans in-house, blending them into a thick paste with a bit of lemon juice, olive oil, spices, and simple ingredients you can actually pronounce. Its menu boasts an overwhelming selection of flavors, from jalapeño hummus to toasted sesame. Ten-ounce tubs of King Harvest hummus can be found at the drive-through open on weekdays, or local grocery stores like Fred Meyer or New Seasons Market.

This casual, build-your-own bowl style spot found nowhere but Portland serves an array of flavors and mix-ins to pair with a dollop of smooth, creamy hummus. Pros know to double up on the pillowy soft, freshly baked pita bread on the side for dipping. An order of fragrant basmati turmeric rice balances out the hummus’ hardcore garlic taste. Order takeout online for pickup at its Cascade Station and NE Alberta locations.

Huge murals grace the walls at this homey Montavilla standby, where visitors find homestyle Lebanese food as well as classic street fare prepared by chef Mirna Attar. A heaping plate of hummus to-go comes whipped with tahini, lemon, and garlic, topped with garlic spiced chickpeas and crunchy pine nuts. Ya Hala offers a rotating selection of seasonal hummus, too. Order online for curbside pick-up on weekends.

Since opening shop on SE Grand in 1987, the beloved family-owned and operated restaurant has become a staple for Lebanese cuisine, and has since opened two more locations, one in Northeast Portland and the other in Gresham. The creamy hummus dip has a great balance of tahini, garlic, lemon, and cumin, and makes for a nice pairing with the freshly baked, fluffy pita. The roasted red pepper walnut hummus — a blend of chickpeas, tahini, red pepper, Aleppo pepper, pomegranate molasses, and walnuts — offers a sweet and savory alternative to the traditional dip. Call or order online for takeout or delivery daily, but check each location for specific hours.