Fran's Kitchen

We had a yummy BBQ meal here and the owner was a kick! Whatever you do don't ask if the have baby back ribs. You will get a look and a lecture lol! We got the Rib sandwich, bbq brisket sandwich, beans, Mac n cheese and collard greens. All of it was very tasty! The ribs were fall of the bone tender yet still had that chewy outer crust. The beans are something I will definitely be craving and the Mac was creamy, buttery and yummy! Great tender brisket too but the big surprise was the greens. I've never liked greens before but I really liked these. He said he makes them with smoked turkey and they were delicious! So if you want great bbq and to support a super cool guy give them a try! There's a distillery next door that you can sit inside but we had our pup so we sat at his picnic tables.

Super friendly service, nice conversation and good advice on what to order. The portions are very generous, certainly shareable. Grab your food to go or take it around to the back of the distillery. There are lovely tables there, private and overlooking the golf course in the distance.

Delicious!! Lovely service! Only wish they were open later. We will definitely be back. I asked for some Mac n cheese with brisket on top and he did it for me even though it wasn't on the menu. The brisket was so Smokey! Yumm! My husband had the chicken sandwich and beans, he loved it! We will be back this summer.

Flavor is there & Meat is tender . Just not really the amount of brisket I need for that price . Good but small sides . Pickled onions & white bread are sooooo cheap to make, c'mon man just saying. Would make up for the sides.

My wife and I were at Trail Distilling doing a tasting and decided to give Fran's Kitchen and try. This cart is serving great barbecue and soul food. Nothing disappoints me more when someone is advertising smoked meats and there isn't a smoker to be found. This was not the case! There was a smoker going right outside their cart. My wife and I shared their smoked meatloaf and gravy served over rice, a brisket sandwich with dirty rice, and a side of pineapple slaw. The smoked meatloaf with gravy was extraordinary! The smoke on there was perfect! There was a nice bite to it. The brisket sandwich, dirty rice, and pineapple slaw was amazing as well! The service here was over the top. They not only gave up their personal serving of meatloaf as it had sold out, but they brought it out to the tasting room, and checked in on us as well with a great smile. I'd honestly love to sit down and talk about food and life with the two running this cart. I'll be back again soon, hoping to try some ribs and hopefully some more of that meatloaf, This is a great addition to Trail Distilling. If you're in the mood for some great soul food, give Fran's Kitchen a try. Make sure to ask if they have any items not listed on the menu.

We needed a little snack so we checked out Frans and grabbed a few sides and they didn't disappoint! The only disappointment is that we had dinner plans or we would have tried they're whole menu.Their collards are amazing, and if you're southern, you'll feel like home. The slaw was fabulous and the corn bread was the best treat - and complimentary!We will be back with empty bellies and no dinner plans so we can eat all that Fran's has to offer.

We visited Fran's kitchen for the first time last night while we did some tastings at Trail Distilling. Let me just say that this food truck is hitting the ground running with amazing barbeque and soul food! They went above and beyond with super friendly service, incredible smoked meatloaf with gravy, a brisket sandwich to die for, pineapple slaw (wow had never heard of this and LOVED it), and dirty rice! What a meal! The owner came to check on us to make sure everything was good and boy was it ever! They went out of their way to accommodate us and make us feel welcome. Another table over had the ribs and they looked amazing! We will SO be back- especially since soul food is hard to find in this area. They are making a great addition to the distillery and the area and I sure hope they stick around a long time! My husband has pics to come!

Cant say enough great things! Everything we got was delicious and perfectly spiced, the people were welcoming and friendly, and they added a sample desert

Beans and rice that are so much more than rice! And pork ribs to die for! Amazing! Can't wait to come back and also try the brisket!

My grandson and I stopped here today for the first time. I have had a lot of BBQ in many states thru out the US. I have never found BBQ in Portland that compared. However today we did. The food was fantastic!! We had a short order of ribs, brisket sandwich and Mac and cheese. Nummy!! We needed more napkins. The gentleman that helped was was so kind. We will be back and bring more of the family.