1847 Food Park: A New Place To Eat, Drink And Gather In Milwaukie

By Guest Author: Molly Allen

When Steve Smith stumbled upon the property for sale at 1925 Scott Street in Milwaukie, he was inspired by its potential. He knew it was calling to be turned into a community hub. Now, there is a new food park to visit in town, and it is a destination you'll want to come hungry for. Add 1847 Food Park to your list.

“When we first started this project, downtown wasn’t necessarily thriving yet, but you could see that things were beginning to move in the right direction,” says Smith. “I felt there was still something missing. There wasn’t really one central place where people could come together, meet friends, run into neighbors, meet somebody new, bring their family, have something to eat or drink, and just spend some time enjoying the community. We liked the idea that we weren’t simply opening another restaurant or bar. We had the chance to create something that could become part of the fabric of downtown Milwaukie.”

Bake on the Run features the only Guyanese food on the West Coast.

Throughout construction, a shuttered funeral home was demolished, and a small two-unit apartment building toward the back of the property was repurposed. “We realized we could utilize that foundation and build on it. That idea eventually evolved into the three-story 1847 Taphouse,” says Smith. “From there, the project continued to grow. Instead of simply creating a collection of food carts, we began thinking about how the entire property could work together as one open, inviting space and ultimately become a gathering place for the community.”

Now, the 1847 Food Park and 1847 Taphouse are fully open to the public, as of early 2026. The space is expansive, truly offering something to eat and drink for every visitor. From the choice of 11 food trucks, find a variety of cuisines including sushi, Thai, Greek, Mexican, burgers, pizza, BBQ, waffle sandwiches and the only Guyanese food on the West Coast from Bake on the Run. 

“A group doesn’t have to agree that everyone wants the same type of food. Everyone can choose what sounds good to them from a different cart and still sit down together and share the same experience,” says Smith.

The melty-meets-crisp Monte Cristo from Smaaken Waffle Sandwiches features ham, Swiss and house made strawberry jam on a waffle.

Each food truck is parked to form a perimeter, with plenty of seating next to gas firepits throughout. The space is also outfitted with heaters for the cooler months, making this a year-round destination. The food park is ADA-accessible, with an exterior elevator to get up to the upper level near the opening of the taphouse. In the taphouse, choose from 32 taps for a cold, crisp beer, with 25 of those rotating regularly and the 1847 West Coast IPA specifically brewed by Migration Brewing for the location. A full bar, wine, cider, and non-alcoholic beverage options are available as well. 

On the second floor of the taphouse, find plenty of seating with a selection of games and garage-style roll-up doors that open to let the outside in on a beautiful day. On the third floor, there’s an open-air rooftop with cozy seating. Plus, dogs on leash are welcome in all of the open-air and outdoor seating areas. 

During my first visit, I tried incredibly flavorful and saucy Monster Fries from Greek God Gyro, while my friend ordered perfectly tender drunken noodles from Soi Thai and creamy tea from Bobablastic. We also tried the melty-meets-crisp Monte Cristo from Smaaken Waffle Sandwiches, with ham, Swiss and housemade strawberry jam on a waffle. Everything we tried was fantastic, and we loved sitting next to the stone fireplace while we enjoyed our food. Now I’m looking forward to coming back again soon to try the pizza made from slow-fermented dough from Pizzeria Stellina.