In 2018, NPR ranked this as the #148 greatest song by a female or nonbinary artist in the 21st century, saying:

Emboldened by Rilo Kiley’s evolution from alternative country to More Adventurous indie rock, Jenny Lewis' performance on ‘Portions for Foxes’ is forcefully carefree and infectiously fun. ‘C'mere!’ she growls halfway through the song, a moment that may as well mark the beginning of her solo career. Conor Oberst came running and invited her to record an album for his new label, which resulted in 2006’s Rabbit Fur Coat. Rilo Kiley released its final album in 2007, and Lewis went on to collaborate with the likes of Elvis Costello, Ryan Adams and Beck over the span of two more solo albums and two side projects, Jenny & Johnny and Nice as F***.