The Fair Food King Of Portland Oregon | Street Food Icons

Isaiah Bostic is the mastermind behind Batter on Deck, a food cart he started in Portland, OR devoted to his favorite food: corn dogs. Batter on Deck takes food served on a stick to new heights with creative concoctions like steak and cheese tornado potatoes, extra spicy Hot Cheeto corn dogs, and much more.
Isaiah has since moved his business to 8218 SE Holgate Blvd in Portland.
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[@corgeousgeorge]

"If I"m gonna be tired, I'm gonna be tired for me." Words to live by!

[@ATR-_]

@SHAKRA OPERA It's all turkey sausage wym

[@geniocristo5297]

Shut up brian

[@polythewicked]

A-fucking-men

[@Beeman2892]

Hear hear 💛💜👍🙏🔥

[@zion-jabezrobello7853]

That phrase was absolutely mental 👌

[@creepyjanitor]

guy is grounded, radiates good energy, and is inspiring to everyone around him. True hero.

[@kborton99]

Love these type of stories. Man had a drive to better himself and did it! I'm planning a trip to Oregon summer of next year, definitely going to pay his truck a visit

[@kborton99]

@AUTISMO appreciate the heads my dude!!

[@kborton99]

@AUTISMO I've seen some of what's been going on out that way. Sad that the politicians basically gave up the city to criminals. Heads up and take care of you and your own!!

[@victorbenner539]

@AUTISMO sad to here you say this. Maybe you should move. I have been to every major city in America and Canada. Their all good and bad. Don't waste your time hanging with the wrong people. Find and hang with the great people everywhere. I hope you eventually find joy and happiness, good luck.🌤

[@victorbenner539]

@AUTISMO young man ( I apologize if my assumption that your a male is incorrect, I do not wish to offend) I'm 62 years old and lived in the Great Pacific Northwest all my life. I grew up in Vancouver WA. So with all due respect I have a great deal more experience with the area then you. Life is what you make of it what you will. If you're not happy do something about it. You're location is irrelevant. There is greatness no matter where you go if only you would look for it. However if where you are does not please you then move. But until you look for what is truly troubling you and meand that you will always be looking for a new place to be because the trouble you have is from within. Portland is a wonderful city. Sure it's not perfect, none are. I do hope you find happiness, I truly mean that. And just so you understand, I'm not your enemy. Here's a idea. Look not for enemies. Instead look for friends. Start with strangers. I believe a stranger is a friend I have not yet met. Maybe someday we will be friends. Fyi, I'm going to try to find Isaias foodtrailer tomorrow by noontime or there about. Maybe we will run into each other there. My best description of me is without trying to do so I look very much like Santa 🎅. The 5 year old kids this time of year love me. It's fun. Anyway have a great day even if that's not your goal for the day. 👍🌤🍻🌭

[@victorbenner539]

@AUTISMO sad. You call me " boomer" as though it's something insulting. Now who is naive? Look ,of course this isn't Facebook. It's KZbin and it's the Munchies channel. So what is your game? Why so much hate? Like most Munchies videos this was a good video. I don't see what you're problem is? Truly this is sad. Apparently you are in need of attention. But this is not the way. Last time. Have a great day. 👍🌤🍻

[@jpshanuson7192]

“If I’m gonna be tired imma tired for me” 👊🏻. Respect for making that happen.

[@matthiasscott3284]

Best wishes to you Isaiah and your brother, I grew up with your Dad....

[@isaiahbostic4788]

Thank you

[@zakariyyamccullin1005]

@@isaiahbostic4788 Best wishes to you man. You’re line of “If I’m gonna be tired I’m gonna be tired for me” keeps me going champ! Looking forward to the updates!

[@MariselaCantu-i6b]

Wow really

[@SachiBean]

Now this is a man. Not judged by his past, but by the person he's built himself to be despite his flaws.

[@Bongaboi151]

He's just built different.

[@MariselaCantu-i6b]

Yup he did

[@timothyhart687]

Proud of you man. I know how hard it is to really jump off a food business. Ten years in now myself but most quit in the first 2 years because they didn't anticipate the difficulties so I know you really persevered through something. CONGRATULATIONS BRO. Stay unique, delicious, and polite. YOU WON.

[@danielcoronado6483]

Stay delicious??? 👀👀👀👀

[@marcustoney7762]

He snapped when he cut the corn dog in half and put the toppings on it!🙌🙌🔥🔥

[@ItsaCriticalHit]

Love to see this content from Portland. My city has seen a lot in the last couple years since becoming a political battleground and the pandemic. Support Portland’s small businesses!

[@drewheller7400]

Homie we've been a political battleground forever

[@obijuankenobi420]

Hard to support small businesses when a bunch of white crazy people dressed in all black are terrorizing everyone.

[@juliuscarter1944]

Long live Portland!!! I love my city :)

[@lepz503]

Portland forever🙏🏾

[@metalfacemartinez]

@SHAKRA OPERA Disrespectful to who, the hotdog?

[@arubajamaica8563]

Beautiful story, very soft spoken and respectable

[@suzannes5888]

You had me at "hot fried potatoes and melted cheese" 🥳 ...kinda like Hasselback Potatoes on a stick - so creative!! Congrats on all you've accomplished Isaiah - keep up the great work!

[@frogmeister2407]

I love how Bostic is soft-spoken, respectful, chilling. It's that vibe that we all need to get us through!

[@hossafat]

Cheers! "If I'm going to be tired, I'm going to be tired for ME"

[@Jake.r606]

respect to this guy for getting his life together.. oh and the food looks delicious!!!

[@h.crawfin4423]

Sent this video to some of my chef friends and some temp chefs, their response was the same as mine. We need that

[@isaiahbostic4788]

Dope💪🏿

[@b1k2q34]

Um.. why do I doubt that?

[@abob2457]

Love how he talks us through his business struggles. Not all sunshine and rainbows. Great story

[@tyannaist]

I'm also from NE Portland and love to see brothers do good for themselves after turning their live around. Much respect 💞🙏

[@scrooglemcdoogle]

I'll have to check it out next time I'm in Portland, looks dope. Makes me happy seeing anybody turn their life around and be able to start a business after being in jail. Very few people can get back on their feet after being imprisoned, much less start a business. Mad respect.

[@michaelz9538]

My boy Danny Bostic big brother. Applegate school days doing his thing I'm proud of you bro keep up the good work..

[@oregonizesavage503]

Glad to see my Brother from the City do his thing much blessings fam.

[@OliverKelso]

I love to see the Portland food scene popping like this. I can't wait to get back to town someday and try it!

[@polythewicked]

I live in Tacoma, but now I wish I lived in Portland. Also, it always makes me so happy to see someone turn their life around. It’s never too late. Kinda wanna give him a huge hug. I wish him continued success.

[@janicejohn6979]

Wow someone understands the amazingness of corn dogs! Everything looks amazing!

[@robertlahue83]

A Zenner's sausage, Tillamook cheese, if there's some Bob's Red Mill in the batter you got an Oregon-made trifecta.

[@timlevier5748]

I remember Isaiah ever since I worked at the Urban League where he was a student. So proud and happy for you and your wife my guy!!!

[@BennyGreenheart]

"If I'ma be tired I'ma be tired for ME" .............that's the TRUTH!!!

[@andyzielinski9381]

"If I am going to be tired, I am going to be tired for me.." much respect for that!

[@therealrxx2674]

I like how he said that he had 3yrs to think of what he should do to better himself for the future. Great job my man!

[@KIrvin_The_Scholar]

Glad to see this bro. Show our youngsters that it's other ways to be successful & fulfilled besides entertainment, sports & the streets. Salute you.

[@chilidog1]

Much Love & Respect Isaiah !!! I wish you and your wife much success along this journey. Keep up the great work my dude! Cheers! 🌭🥂

[@naturallygreen4685]

So great to see someone using upscale ingredients. That's what makes a good product in the end

[@mayzerramadan7776]

Hard work and dedication pays off 💪🏼👍🏼

[@antwanefort]

I am in FL , and I promise , I am going to fly out there someday to try this out.

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Man, I was thinking the same thing. That flight from JAX can’t be too bad right?

[@b1k2q34]

Pretty sure you can find something comparable near you. I mean, just saying.

[@joenuts5167]

Portland food scene is amazing

[@BruinsPastaSauce]

THIS LEGEND IS ONE OF THE MANY BIG ASS EXAMPLES ON NEVER TO FUCKING GIVE UP. ITS MONDAY AND I DONT KNOW WHOS READING THIS BUT KEEP IT GOING.

[@MikeSkrzynski]

One way I know this man loves what he does, first and foremost, is that he travels from Beaverton to Gresham. That commute is essentially penance. Thrilled to see it's working out well.

[@obijuankenobi420]

It's a 30 minute drive.

[@MikeSkrzynski]

@@obijuankenobi420 It's not about the time spent on the road, but the quality of the drive, specifically the segment of Sunset Highway, eastbound on the approach into downtown Portland. However, depending on rush hour, that part of the drive can sometimes add 15-30 minutes. It's not LA traffic, but I think it still sucks.

[@DoingNothingKing]

Huh??? Thousands make that drive daily for work lol having to drive 30min to work is prob around the normal time for commute

[@MikeSkrzynski]

@@DoingNothingKing have you made that commute at rush hour? If not, the stretch from the Sylvan Highlands to downtown is sometimes 20-30 minutes all on its own. It sucks! But perhaps for anyone who has become used to the routine it turns into the background noise of their lives.

[@jaquelinevillarreal1303]

Isaiah you’re so inspirational! We all have a purpose and I’m glad you found yours! I can’t wait to find mine, you give me hope to lose my fears and try out the food industry.

[@jaquelinevillarreal1303]

And a huge happy birthday to your father! ❤️

[@isaiahbostic4788]

Thank you so much

[@BeyondMezure]

"If I'mma be tired, I'mma be tired for me" love it!

[@banzy5387]

Congratulations brother…continued blessings!!!

[@tiffanythompson5072]

I had to like this! Like almost everyone likes potatoes. All his stuff looks so yummy! I wish I lived there. When you start mailing stuff out Isaiah I'll be the 1st to order lol.. I love what cha do.

[@jonnyogden7274]

It’s awesome to see how good food can bring people together… Happy birthday dad! He’s so proud!

[@dvbeatz503]

503! Proud of you family! Keep up the good work!

[@TheBarberTeezy]

Portland stand up!! Proud of you bro!

[@anelson97212]

Awesome to see a Portland business run by a local family featured on my favorite food channel. Can't wait to try one of your hot links! Go get 'em, Isaiah!

[@revoslawter3628]

Rip to his dad sounds like my dad I can relate to him you see it every day growing up you can’t help but be successful

[@777gotkog2]

These are the types of videos that need to be shown and promoted and and I just applaud you

[@_A4A]

Soooooooooo glad I'm an Oregonian "Born & Raised" I will definitely be stopping by this weekend to show some love & support my Brotha's & Sista's!... 👊🏽👊🏽

[@rickysaucedo5002]

Such a humble dude he’s like the Goat of street food

[@Jay-Tee58]

Hot link corn dog is a great idea 👍 & those tornado potatoes I gotta try those

[@sandraboyd68]

Happy Birthday king. Hello king jr. Handsome and cook i also love cooking working on my first restaurant. I learned from south Carolina an Alabama family do your thing king.

[@MrFresh3333]

my guy! Stay Blessed and keep grinding. Me and the fam love the food. Especially baby girl.

[@senderupwords7720]

Good for you Brother! Love and Light from Laos!

[@HeatherMaderArt]

I'm a local Portland Chef - love seeing all the local items you use - Zenners & Tillamook! :) These look amazing. :)

[@3rdPablo]

Wish you the best. Anything but success, king!

[@kenderay99w.60]

This makes me so happy. So happy for them.

[@nufi20]

Spiro papas, spiral papas, old dish they sell at the flea markets in South texas.. mainly mexican usually dressed in mayo sauce and lemon

[@connyc23]

I’ve been having spiro papas at Ochoa’s flea market in mission tx since the 90s! It’s mayo, Valentina hot sauce, lime juice, salt pepper.

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

Isaiah Bostic is so inspirational. Thank you for this video featuring him!

[@DanielDenoted]

I love these videos, these icons I would never know without them being showcased like that. I just wish there were more trucks around my way in the dmV

[@maxmilli_EsLos]

This menu would get u alot of customers here in LA 💯

[@greatscott636]

I still call it the Rose Garden too man Rip city baby

[@jacobriggs8185]

I like how dude is nice polite yet calm quiet food looks good

[@HowToCuisine]

This looks so delicious! 😍😍

[@johnthorpe1349]

The way this man is so gracious n just fuckin proper some of us just need that little mess up sets us straight Manners respect of course the food would b Bam 👍❤️Stay Up💯

[@dabbernaffyjones4063]

This guy is a great inspiration!

[@aplanefliesabove]

Wow. Love seeing stories like this. I will definitely look for you when I visit Portland again this Spring. 💜

[@nwgambler6405]

See you soon! Much love from Vancouver!!!

[@Mikephx23]

My sis is starting her Hot Dog Food Truck here in Phx, AZ. This video is much motivation. I’m rooting for you Big Dawg. Your corn dogs look bomb asf.

[@stackinkickz7449]

Proud of you bro!! This is amazing!💯💯🔥🔥🏁🏁🏁

[@isaiahbostic4788]

Thanks bro

[@hannajewellhamilton3660]

Live in the Portland area and definitely going to try batter on deck soon !

[@gustavogarcia8312]

It will always be the Rose Garden to the locals support small businesses like this from the home town always feels good👍

[@unbiased000]

First of all I love corndogs, and i love hot links. i love to see an authentic brotha doin his thing and gettin paid independant

[@changeoffocus1074]

*I use to be tired working for someone else* !!! Never fully self sufficient working for others!!! Making money for someone else’s future generations!!! If you must start out wrking for others to get to the first step of creating your business go for it & keep your goals at the forefront, always!!!

[@sistaeishapowell8372]

God bless you and your family brother 🙏💕

[@fantasiafox22]

As God wills it. Blessings be upon you my brotha. ❤❤ you got this man.

[@bumpyride69]

bless this man!

[@laurens4479]

Respect to this guy.

[@connyc23]

“If I’m gonna be tired, I’m gonna be tired for me.”

[@gamingunderworlds1619]

Shoutout Portland man. Looks so good

[@Ms.Magic94]

So creative I never thought of making corn dogs Into this. this is ART wow amazing I have to go here ❤️❤️❤️

[@fabsoflyy718]

I used to be tired for someone else's company...FELT that

[@emmuhhhh]

omg this is so exciting! i live in goose hollow, i'll definitely stop by soon!! :) looks absolutely delicious!

[@mrhappy5236]

Happy birthday Mr Bostic, RIP good sir.

[@MrT9822]

I love how he sounds stoned while cooking. This man is a master at his craft!

[@Cestenwololol]

place is around the block, fire if ur in town fish on a stick is in the same lot and great as well

[@TheNYBully]

Keep winning my brother ✊🏾💪🏾💯

[@nat.1998]

Incredible. My eyes are popping out of my head. This food looks spectacular!!!

[@Castle24]

I'm coming home in 6 months. I'll be going here. This all looks straight fire.

[@MrBlazemaster525]

Damn this is amazing - bless up man 🙏🙏🙏

[@pnwajs3532]

Just saw this video pop up on youtube tonight. Gonna go check this place out very soon! Looks amazing.

[@Jukeboxchigg]

I like how he dips that hot link in a batter jar with the Vegan label lol. I am definitely going to stop by. This food looks so good!

[@antawnmartinez4269]

Loved in oregon most of my life before joining the army and I remember loving this food and how much I miss it

[@antawnmartinez4269]

Lived*

[@alvinlee140]

Thank you for showing this street food

[@yellow_rhombus5199]

man worked his ass off for it, respect!

[@orlandotorres243]

Bout time Oregon is here 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@pdxrocket]

Great! Now I want a corn dog. Must check this cart out tomorrow afternoon. Food and owner both seem amazing; can't wait.

[@erica_thecreator]

Portland is definitely on my culinary destination bucket list 🤤

[@michaelgoober3079]

Please stay 🙏 away

[@JOSHWAAHHHH]

Have fun dealing with our crazy antifa stuff while you come.

[@michaelgoober3079]

@@JOSHWAAHHHH 👈 And don't forget the huge homeless problem

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

Go to Seattle instead.

[@michaelgoober3079]

@@Woozlewuzzleable Are you sure? It has the same problems as Portland and San Francisco

[@dakers9906]

He's an inspiration! I wish I was on the west coast I have a pregnancy craving for those potatoes like no joke!

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

This is the type of guy I can share a blunt with, super chill dude.

[@AdaptiveApeHybrid]

Also this guy is pretty inspiring imo. I wanna start my own business too, more on the agricultural side of food but yeah This genuinely makes me feel better lol

[@SkkyJuse]

Looks like I’m heading to Gresham next weekend. I’ve had this on my Yelp list for a minute but this is making me go. Looks delish and perfectly shareable!

[@bassthumper7331]

Inspirational