About Slice Garden
Slice Garden is a family-favorite chicken & wings spot in Portland, OR, with a warm feel and a sunlit dining room with banquettes along one wall. The kitchen leans into chicken & wings done well, smoking their meats in a custom offset pit out back.
The signature item to try first is the Spicy Tenders, which has earned a loyal following. The rest of the menu rounds it out with options like Nashville Hot Sandwich, Buffalo Wings, Chicken Tenders, plus rotating specials that change with the season. Portions are generous for the price point ($), and the kitchen is consistent — orders come out fast even when the place is full.
On a typical day you'll find couples on date night and groups celebrating birthdays, especially around the lunch and dinner rushes. The bar pours a tightly curated list of regional craft beers and natural wines. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are clearly marked on the menu. The dining room is clean, the music is at a reasonable volume, and the wifi works.
For ordering, they offer a small loyalty program — every tenth visit is free. Expect a short wait at peak hours, but the line moves quickly. Whether you're new to Portland or a longtime resident hunting for a reliable chicken & wings fix, Slice Garden earns a spot in the regular rotation.
Menu highlights
A snapshot of the most-ordered items at Slice Garden. Prices and availability change — call ahead to confirm.
Customer reviews
Recent ratings averaged 5 out of 5 across 1,179 reviews.
Honestly impressed. We tried three different items between the table and the Nashville Hot Sandwich stole the show. The staff genuinely seemed to enjoy being there which makes a difference. Cannot recommend enough.
Slice Garden has become my regular weekday lunch. Consistent quality, generous portions, and the staff has started to recognize me. I usually grab the Nashville Hot Sandwich but I've worked through most of the menu and haven't had a miss yet.
Solid spot. The Chicken & Waffles is a standout — bold flavors, well-seasoned, comes out hot. Took off a star only because the wait at the counter was longer than I expected on a weekday. Still, I'd come back without hesitation.
Brought the family on a Saturday and we all walked out happy. Kids loved their food, my partner ordered the Nashville Hot Sandwich and finished every bite. Prices feel fair for the portions. The dining room was a little loud but that's expected on weekends.
I work nearby and stop in at least twice a week. The Spicy Tenders hits every time. Service is quick, the space is clean, and they take dietary requests seriously which I appreciate. Easy five stars from me.
Location & neighborhood
Slice Garden is located at 2769 Jefferson St in Portland, OR. Street parking is generally available in the surrounding blocks, and most public-transit routes that serve the downtown core stop within a short walk. The neighborhood around the restaurant has steady foot traffic during lunch and dinner, with a mix of office buildings, apartments and other small businesses on the block.