The Hummus Stop

Discovered their hummus, artichoke salad and chips at a farmer’s market; was excited to discover they had a store front in my neighborhood! Went in today and met the owner, what a great man. Tasted more dips, picked up three plus a couple bags of chips, as we were leaving he threw in a tzaiki on the house. They are going to be serving sandwiches soon, and I can’t wait.

Great service and really good food.
There are some nice tables outside where you can enjoy nice salads and food.

Fairly awful product. I stopped by their stand at the Saturday Market, purchased two types of hummus and a small Mediterranean Couscous.
Both kinds of hummus tasted incredibly bland. The roasted red pepper could have been outdone by generic (cheaper) Sabra and the Artichoke… Well it didn’t taste like artichoke.
I absolutely love couscous and I love trying new presentations of it, but this couscous was swimming in vinegar. It was so bitter! Pretty disappointing. I would not recommend this business.

Their hummus is the best I have ever had! But the item I like best is the avocado basil garlic spread. I used it in place of mayonnaise for a BLT, had it with crackers and also toasted bread. It is extremely garlicky so make sure all in your party partake so no one passes out from the others breathe.

I live up near Seattle and several times at the Farmer’s Market in Astoria have picked up some chips and hummus. This last time I came to pick up some for a work party later in the week. Two bags of chips and two hummus were consumed by the guests in less than 5 mins and they begged for more. The BEST pita chips and hummus EVER!!!

Don’t be uneasy about the initial impression you get when you drive in and walk into this vacant and seemingly unfinished establishment because you’ll be delighted to realize that these amazing narcotics of pita chips and genuine hummus is really all you need to enjoy this experience. Also the older middle eastern man who manages the joint is kinda cute. Amazing garlic and amazing men

I stopped here on a whim when I got off work today and I’m so glad I did! They just have chips, hummus, tzaziki dips and pitas, BUT that was enough for my dinner tonight!
I got three different kinds of hummus and the owner threw in a fourth for free. They were all so creamy and delicious. Perfect blend of herbs and spices in all of the dips and on the chips.
I will definitely be back here.

A favorite of mine at the Oregon City Farmers Market. I ran out of Avocado Cilantro hummus from Saturdays market (it’s Sunday, ahem) and realized there’s no feasible way I can wait until Saturday for more. ALAS! Like any respectable business, their address is on my licked-​clean, plastic hummus container and I have found them on Unilocal!
Before, they were always known as «the really nice guys that give delicious free hummus samples on their pita chips that might as well be crack». I am overjoyed to know they are not two men making food out of their basement, there is a Hummus Stop and I can mosey on over here to feed my addiction. Food this addicting should really be available by prescrption only.

Mmm, me and my boyfriend came in and got to try every hummus. They were all so fresh and so delicious it was hard to choose one to buy. The pita chips were AMAZING as well. I definitely will. Be back in to get more chips and different hummus.

This place has quite an addictive effect on me, each time I am in this part of town I can’s avoid stopping by and refuel! All sorts of Hummus here are amazing, fantastic taste and so many different kinds! And all with totally natural, healthy ingredients! About their Tabuli, I have never tasted one that has a more perfect flavor, a combination of the right spices and herbs in perfect harmony, …yum. delicious! Same thing about the CousCous salad, very tasty. My favorite is their Pita bread, from the taste and consistency, it seems to be freshly baked and just taken out of the oven. And the traditional Hummus is also my favorite. My girlfriend;s favorite are the Felafel sandwiches. The people here are so nice and warm, very helpful and very good at answering your questions and explaining about all the different menu items. Each time I come here it seems I cant get enough of everything, so I always go for a second round, until I feel I have eaten too much, but it is worth it, if you have not stopped at the Hummus Stop, then you don’t know what you are missing!

A friend had told me about this place and I have wanted to try it for awhile. I finally was nearby and in-​between appointments. The owner was welcoming and offered generous samples. Super great hummus! Fried chips were too greasy for my taste but the pita bread was very good.

Be warned of the addicting nature of the pita chips. I made the mistake of putting these crispy, light chips with equally grand hummus on the table as an appetizer. Within a few minutes, we were into the second bag and the reserve hummus.
Eventually, there was no need to cook – we just ate the salad and basked in all the slightly greasy carbs we had consumed.
Sadly, this isn’t near my beaten path any more, but it is worth a 10 minute swing to get a treat for my family. The counter intelligence is nothing short of joyful – they really want you to sample and enjoy their products. Hard not to have fun here.

Once upon a time there lived a weird little boy and girl. They decided it would be a fun idea to go on a hummus diet. They were driving home one day and pulled over to heed the stop sign. The stop sign on The Hummus Stop that is.
They went through the doors and a man eager to hand out samples greeted them. He was pushy about the samples, but not necessarily about making a sale. He seemed genuinely excited for others try his concoctions. The little boy and girl settled on a $ 5 bag of freshly made pita chips and a few different flavors of hummus (including a really good kalamata olive & chive one).
They snuck these items home and gorged on this hummus diet approved dinner for the next three nights. It was delicious, hearty, and creamy.
The boy began craving pizza and the hummus diet reached The End.

Was driving home from work and saw the Wednesday Market, so I decided to stop by and see what was for sale. First stop was the Hummus Stop. I wanted to look at the products first, and was offered a sample. I declined (I have severe allergies so I like to review what I am putting in my stomach before accepting), and was asked to sample other things. I declined again and said I just wanted to look first. I was exhausted and not in the mood to engage in a conversation. The dark haired gentleman looked pissed off as soon as I said this (mind you, I wasn’t being rude at all). I told them I would be back, looked around made some purchases and bought some hummus (avocado cilantro), pita chips and pitas. So far I have tried the hummus (by far one of the best I’ve ever tried) and the chips. I haven’t eaten the pitas yet, but I am sure the are delicious as well.
The only reason I am not giving them 5 stars is because of the attitude I got from the dark haired gentleman. Just a reminder not to be so pushy. Not everyone wants free samples, and not everyone is in the mood to talk after lack of sleep and long work days.

Best hummus we have found in Portland, and we have looked in a lot of places!

Note to self: Not a restaraunt.
The woman behind the counter was friendly and there was a great selection of different types of Hummus. There were samples to be had and a lot of variety. Yay! I’m a fan!

Hummus «Wars»
I have written a couple of times about these two guys, Hummus Stop, and Baba Fresh (across Capitol Hwy from each other) slugging it out for hummus dominance in SW Portland.
I am declaring a «winner» based on having visited both establishments several times.
I am going with Baba Fresh.
For one primary reason only. The Baba Fresh proprietor is a genuinely nice guy and always appreciates your business.
The guys at Hummus Stop in the same regard? Not so nice. A bit heavy-​handed on the sales end, and really pushy.
And while hospitality alone is enough to put Baba Fresh on top for me, one can’t ignore the primary reason for visiting one of these establishments — quality and taste of the food.
I am sure there are many regional variations of preparing hummus and pita, but I prefer the products at Baba. The hummus is smoother and creamier than Hummus Stop, and the pita prepared in the traditional manner that I am personally used to.
I was especially unhappy with the Hummus Stop’s pita chips, which is one of their signature items. If you have ever been in the Southern US and eaten fresh crackling? Hummus Stop’s chips remind me of that. Thick, kinda tough, with an oily taste.
Not so hot.
When you are traveling out near PCC Sylvania, and are in the mood for a little bite, or a fancy coffee, don’t stop at Hummus Stop, but I suggest you check out Baba Fresh.

FYI: This review was written by my Mother and posted as me. I agree with her comments however… hummus stop is the BOMB!
I was never much of a hummus fan until I sampled this at the Cannon Beach Farmer’s Market. Amazing stuff!!! I ended up buying 9 containers for myself, my daughter, and a neighbor. Took it to a friend’s BBQ and everyone raved about it. If you are in Cannon Beach on a Tuesday afternoon, be sure to stop by the Farmer’s Market and stock up on this, you will not regret it. Otherwise you can get it at their store in Portland.

Yes, The Hummus Stop is that good.
I have tried several kinds of hummus and they were all terrific. «Kalamata Olives & Chives» is amazing. The falafel was flavorful and a had perfect consistency.
They seem to take fresh very seriously here and it is obvious in every bite. Everything is made daily. The prices are reasonable. They offer some quantity deals so its better to stock up.
Best of all — free samples are happily offered. You never need to buy anything here without trying it first.
Keep in mind that this is a store/​deli, not a restaurant — no tables, no falafel sandwiches, no meza plates. And, it is cash only.

As my fellow Unilocal followers know, I’m a Baristadors fanatic (thank God for Stumptown!) One night I figured I would drop in, because I knew it would be a while before I find myself at PCC again. When I arrived, I parked right in front of The Hummus Stop, which is next door to Barisadors. As I sipped my delicately made white mocha for a few hours, it was time to leave. Right as I walked out the door, a man out front of Hummus Stop invited me in for free samples. When I heard the word free, my sense of direction toward the car was redirected toward Hummus Stop’s door, also it didn’t help matters that my stomach was very hungry!
Right away the Middle Eastern/​Amercian gentleman was squeezing hummus of all flavors onto freshly made pita bread. Keep in mind I’m just a country boy at heart and haven’t had much hummus in my life, beside from what I’ve ate at McMen’s. Standing there I’m feeling bad for parking outside their business for hours, and then I’m thinking they must be going through hard times to be welcoming coffee addicts into trying out some hummus so forwardly.
After trying all the flavors in front of me, my taste buds begin to take over. My train of thought goes from resisting the man’s sales tatics to, this hummus is just too damn delicious!
There’s a reason this tiny treasure has five stars overall, and just like Baristadors, small and unheard of by most, the customers who know of these places feel a special connection and can enjoy their coffee and hummus for the taste and not for convenience. The price for the hummus is also cheap, two units has lasted me two weeks, and that’s $ 5 a unit. They usually only accept cash, they have a weak internet connection and it’s difficult for them to use cards, even though my card was accepted.
The owner’s name is Muhammad and he is a very courteous and respectful man. He even offered me a part time job. The Hummus Stop is worth stopping by with out a doubt. Just be careful because there is a business across the street that sales hummus, and they have been known to tell customers they are The Hummus Stop.