Carina's Bakery is located near my Son's apartment. I stopped in a couple of days ago to check out the selection, and ultimately purchasing a really tasty cherry on dark chocolate cookie. Both sides of the counter started to channel black forest cake, and the advantages of enjoying fruit and chocolate together. I saved it for as long as I could, and by the early evening it was gone and with great satisfaction. read more

Carina's Bakery was so warm and welcoming during our visit! The owner came out to thank us for dining in, which was a wonderful, hospitable gesture that I don't think I've encountered in a cafe setting before. So 10/10 service for sure! The food was delicious! Everything on the menu is vegan and my veggie pot pie had so much flavor and goodness. We shared an almond loaf that came right out of the oven and it was incredible. We also enjoyed our tea lattes. Carina's is perfect for an individual or small group (~3 people) outing. We saw several people order to-go during our visit, so that's also an option. I highly recommend Carina's Bakery to anyone looking to have a delicious baked good or small meal. Our dine-in experience was perfect! read more

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Also, a very lovely place owner was very nice and conversational excellent muffin and coffee

Lots of gluten free options when we went. They were pretty cleaned out of everything! We did show up 20 min before closing. Husband loved it all. Boston cream cupcake, brownie w Carmel, ginger cookies (i loved these)! read more

Carina's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Little local (vegan!) baked good shop with a heavy emphasis on Scandanavian goods like semlor and rye breads. I was surprised by the varieties of both sweet and savory goods. I did end up getting the semla, which as a little dense and dry at the same time but the cream was so, so good. The chocolate on the peanut butter cookie I got tasted as good as it looked: delicious, but very melty. I really appreciate a cute spot like this that's located within walking distance of the train station. A great hangout spot/shop to grab a picnic snack. read more

Carina's Bakery - Peanut butter cookie, eat with a drink - Bakeries Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Love this place, tastes amazing and I did not know it was vegan the first time I tried it. Quick service and very friendly people.

What an amazing spot! Great location right in front of a cute park. Staff were so friendly, even had some furry pets in there who were adorable. Everything we got was fantastic. Savory- the biscuit sandwich is so unique and bursting with flavors like cheezy, plant based protein, pesto, and a perfectly cooked biscuit Sweet- We got cupcakes, cookies, peanut butter bites, snickerdoodle cookie was great! More savory- sausage rolls, a Smorga which was very authentic! Our first time trying Scandinavian food. 1000% recommend to support this local shop! They cook with love you can taste it read more

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I called them at two pm for a vegan cake that I needed the same day. She baked it and was ready by 5 pm. and it was a great cake. The crowd that was mostly Indian vegetarian people loved it. read more

Love this place. My son has severe allergies and Carina's is awesome to have in the neighborhood.

Manny years ago when Carinas first opened, we tried them and were not overly impressed. However we finally decided to give them another shot a couple of days ago. Everything we got was so good this time! We got some chocolate dipped cookies, a pound cake, and the stand out was the chocolate cupcake with hazelnut frosting.... Waoaw. Now I'm thinking of ordering a cake from them for my husband's birthday. Specifically the chocolate hazelnut! Or maybe more cupcakes. read more

I specifically asked for a Heart shaped cake when placing my order last week on Thursday 11/20. I was told the job could be done and picked up today 11/26. When I pick up the cake, it looks nothing like a heart shaped. When i complained about the cake i was told by their manager that everyone in the bakery believes this looks like a heart and its all about one artist eye vs another artists eye. When it comes to shapes, there is no such thing as an artist eye. Its a shape. If i said to think of a circle you wouldnt think of a triangle Another thing was the finish of the cake as well, the icing was not smooth, pretty rugged if you ask me and she told me its not possible to be smooth. I've seen cakes have smooth finishes so thats not true Lastly, the manager told me i rushed them in making this cake because i placed the order so last minute, i didnt realize giving you 6 full days was rushing you I'll include pictures of the cake I received and what a heart shaped cake really looks like read more

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Carina's Bakery is truly such a gem in every aspect. It is an honor to be able to support such an amazing bakery ran by an owner with a heart of gold. They highly prioritize inclusivity here by providing work opportunities to those with various disabilities. Each time I visit, I'm always greeted with warm and uplifting energy by staff that I can see really love what they do. The love doesn't just show through their presence but also their ability to create such delicious pastries and food. I will always highly recommend checking them out! read more

Recently ordered a princess cake for a family party (unbeatable flavor and texture). After pick up we realized that a few extra things we ordered were not packaged with the pick up. I called the next business day and the owner made things right! This is truly a one of a kind place. Amazing products, friendly service, well cared for location. Thank you Carina! read more

I ordered the 2-person holiday meal kit for Christmas and each and every item was absolutely delicious! The portion sizes were very generous as well. I received the veggie pot pie, 3 sides, the apple caramel cream pie and some extra items. Every item was made with such care and high-quality ingredients. It was all so incredible and a great value. I really hope they offer the small meal holiday package next year too! In general, I love this place all year round and am amazed at the variety of treats offered. Carina is a very talented baker and person and it's great to have this place nearby, especially if you are vegan and/or have egg/dairy allergies. Thank you Carina! read more

This is such a lovely bakery that excels in their offerings of sweet treats for vegans and non-vegans alike. I sampled an assortment of baked goods and everything was delectable! The raisin cookies were one of the best I've ever had (even compared with non-vegan options). The chocolate cupcake was moist and the frosting was decadent with a sprinkle of sea salt to enhance the flavor. It's apparent that a lot of thought was put into the process of baking every treat-not just to replicate, but also elevate the original dessert into an even more delicious, guilt-free version. I'm not vegan, but have started being more conscientious about where my food comes from so this was a nice foray into the world of vegan eating. It's great to see that you don't have to compromise taste for more ethical options. read more

Carina's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

The desserts are wonderful, especially anything with pistachio. I'm not even vegan but love stopping here for snacks because it's so tasty. It's small but clean and bright. The staff is always lovely & kind. It's one of my favorite places around read more

This is a fun place to just go and relax, eat. I liked this Bakery so much, I got a job here.

Carina' Bakery is fully vegan with many gluten free options. They have savory and sweet and lots of options of both. Our favorites are their pistachio cake, almond cake, brownies, and cupcakes. I also live that they have hemp milk as one of their drink options (plus oat, soy, & coconut). The staff are very friendly and kind, many have visual impairments (there is a sign about it). There's also a little window along the counter where you can see the staff dog, if he's in. My daughter always hope to see him. The bakery is small so recommend planning your order to go but there are a few tables inside and a few more outside. read more

Love this food so much. Highly recommend these pastries they're all amazing but especially the almond loaf. WOW!!! So yummy soft and gooey and tastes so great!! I love the pastries so much I bought gift cards as Xmas gifts for a baking class for my siblings and me to do. Can't wait to learn how to bake such yummy traditional Swedish gf vegan pastries. read more

I've been vegan for a little over 4 years and tried a lot of vegan pastries. Carinas is exceptional. The gooeyest brownies, a great balance between sweet and flavorful. Would recommend their food to anyone, vegan or not. read more

Stopped in for lunch and enjoyed the carrot locks. Creative and delicious! Also picked up some baked goods to bring home to the family. We loved the pistachio cake and mocha balls!! So many great gluten free and dairy free options - I will definitely be back! read more

I can't say what my favorite is because everything is wonderful! Carina is a very talented baker!

This the best bakery in Beaverton! It's hard to believe the items are vegan (could have fooled me). Carina's Scandinavian heritage influences her products. My favorites include: coffee cakes (lingonberry, almond, pistachio and chocolate hazelnut). The Samoa cookie is light speed above other Samoa cookies. My favorite Scott is the cheeze and scallion biscuit! This was the first item I tried! I heated it briefly in the microwave and the first bite brought tears to my eyes it was so delicious! I also love the fact that her business provides employment to people with visual impairment. Having been an optician for more than 30 years I serious admire this . read more

Flavorful | Excellent variety | Not so welcoming **Update: For those looking to write an honest review, please be advised you may be contacted by Yelper troll named Ashley M.** What a unique find! It was our first time coming here. We were in the area and wanted something from a nearby bakery, so we checked Yelp and came here! They have delicious vegan/gluten-free treats. There is a lot to take in. We were overwhelmed (not really in a bad way) with all the options behind the glass and the menu. We wanted to pick out items we knew we couldn't find elsewhere, so we went with a few things our toddler loved and some unique finds--cardamom bun, pistachio cake, molasses crackles, chocolate cinnamon crinkles, hazelnut pan au chocolate, and Drommekage (Danish caramel and coconut treat). Every single item we ordered has amazing flavor, no doubt. We aren't sure if these are baked the same day though. It doesn't matter to us because we still enjoyed each bite, but it didn't taste fresh from the oven. Perhaps it was the time in the day that we came too... we came around 2 pm. Our favorite was the pistachio cake and cardamom bun. Definitely recommend those! The only reason why I knocked off one star on my review was very similar to another Yelper's comment (Preston C) about interaction with the staff. (Maybe it's because I'm Asian too. I don't know) Upon walking in, we were so excited to try this place out, but our level of excitement began to diminish with an awkward atmosphere. One person greeted us while the other stayed at the cashier like a statue. She didn't offer any help with the menu or ask us about what we were thinking of ordering. No conversation whatsoever. It was as if her one and only task were to attend to the cash register and that was it. The other lady came out to tell us what the most popular items were/what she liked, so that was helpful. Overall, I just didn't feel like I was welcome on my first visit and felt more like another customer they were waiting on to finish ordering. In my opinion, I (the customer) shouldn't be more friendly and engaging than some of the staff. Customer service is a little lacking. I think their menu could be written better because I was overwhelmed with the wall of text in two colors. I could digest the information better if the titles stood out, guiding me to what I was more interested in. Bottom line: This place has excellent flavors with a lot on the menu. It's a plus for being a vegan bakery. I don't feel like total crap after eating treats here. I would come back if I'm in the are read more

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Came here because I'm celiac and reviews stated GF options. The worker told me that it is not celiac safe which is a very common thing. The way she said it was in such an awkward and uncomfortable way though, almost like I was being lectured. Maybe hire or train employees better in how to handle those conversations. If you're going to have GF items expect celiac customers. read more

I'm gluten free, but not vegan and wanted to give this local spot a try. Mind you I only tried the cupcakes during this visit. Surprisingly to people who are not GF, GF cakes are honestly better than regular flour cake desserts due to not having that added protein. They're always fluffy, light and moist. However here, and it may be due to the vegan component, these cakes were very dense. Almost like a corn bread or even more than that. It was not a pleasant texture. The icing was also too sweet--which I've heard is a trend w vegan dessert--maybe the creaminess of dairy cuts the sugar flavor, but I wonder if adding a little citrus to the icing would help. That's what I do at home w a buttercream. For 5$ a piece, these were not it. I didn't even finish them. I may return to order another item, but for cupcakes, I'll go elsewhere. read more

In a world of $5 cookies, Carinas bakery is changing the game. A little over $1 a cookie and they are so good! They are a more normal sized cookie which is appreciated. I don't need one the size of my head. The staff is wonderful and kind. Highly recommend. read more

*update* The owner reached out to me several days after the last review and graciously addressed my concerns. Although my review of the cake still stands, I appreciate the willingness to accept criticism and to offer a resolution for what I thought was a product that did not meet my expectations. For that, I think they deserve a better rating. read more

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I have tried to go hear numerous times, but it seems as though are schedules just weren't jiving. We finally had a free moment mid-day, mid-week, and decided to get some pastries. We got three different pastries, our fav was the marionberry bar. The owner was super sweet, and the dog house she had for her guide dog was adorable. read more

We just tried their Girl Scout inspired Thin Mint and Samoa cookies. They were exceptionally delicious!!! Wasn't able to take any pics because we dug in to try them right away. My kids told me I should have bought more, and they were right. Don't miss out on these if you see them! read more

I wanted to like this place so much but it really fell short, I got the pistachio cake and version of a cinnamon bun and both had a very weird flavor I can't put my finger on it, I do a decent amount of baking (vegan too) and I'm not sure if maybe I just got a weird batch? Also I got a lavender latte and the syrup they used was soo bitter it basically ruined the coffee, also inside definitely needs a little love looks sort of messy, overall unfortunate visit but maybe they'll turn things around! read more

Overall: YES FOR VEGAN DESSERTS! This place has delicious vegan/gluten free pastries and sandwiches with great prices. Will be coming back for sure. Atmosphere: There is no indoor seating but there was outdoor seating. There is a nice displace of all the pastries they have for the day which was helpful and not helpful at the same time as everything look really good! Food: First I got the hazelnut brownie and it was delicious! The brownie wasn't dry and was covered into chocolate and hazelnuts. Would highly recommend try it! Also tried the cheese and scallion biscuit, had it warmed up. It was very very good. It wasn't dry and was full of flavor. Would definitely get again. Lastly I tried the Single Smörgås which is a open style sandwich with a selection of veggies on top. Was very yummy! Service: The girl that took our order was very friendly and sweet. She answered all of questions and was very patient with us. read more

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I was so excited to check this spot out since it is so close to my home and I have quite a few vegans in my life. I thought at first that it was a cafe but it is more of a simple bakery. Me and a vegan buddy wandered over not long before closing so they probably have a lot more options during the day. They still had quite a few cookies, cakes and such. We grabbed a bit of an assortment for later and Carina was super sweet in telling me which cookies to consume quick to avoid the mush factor. We were not able to get to everything till much later and it all was pretty awesome. We tried the apple cake, vanilla meringues and the vanilla chocolate shortbread. read more

Carina's Bakery - 2/19/2019 - The crumbly item was the meringues which were delicious even crumbled. - Bakeries Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Environment: Small and cute little area. There were a few small tables for seating but mainly display for the food and the kitchen in the back. Staff: Very friendly. Also, the coolest thing is that they hire people who may have some visual disabilities. I think this is great and can open more jobs for different people! Food: I got the chocolate hazelnut cake. It was $4.50. It was vegan and gluten free which I was surprised. I'm usually afraid to try those kinds of foods because if you alternate the flavor can differ and it can make the food harder or dryer. I had to microwave it a bit just because like many desserts, they do harden a bit. After heating it, the texture was better. There were a lot of hazelnuts and it was not that sweet. Again, first time trying vegan and gluten free food. Maybe I'll try a few more to officially decide on how I feel about it! read more

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I am not a fan of Vegan or GF baked goods but Carina's is thus far the lone exception. I was surprised by the moist texture of the Earl Grey muffin, which had a terrific taste profile. The sticky bun was also enjoyable as well. I now look forward to trying their other offerings in the near future and having a more open mind towards Vegan/GF baked goods. read more

Absolutely love Carina's! I can never only get one treat. Everything is delicious, light, and flavorful. As a recently diagnosed celiac, I've had a hard time finding both vegan and gluten free bread and treats that aren't dense, flaky, and off putting. Carina's Bakery was a treasure to find! I bring friends and family whenever I can and we all leave happy with our treats and coffee. You can ask any worker for a recommendation for both treat and drink and you'll be satisfied. They have such a variety of treats, savory items, and drinks (coffee, tea, sodas). 10 out of 10 recommend! read more

Carina's Bakery - Left to right: Peanut butter brownie (gf, vegan), almond cake (gf, vegan), cardamom donut (gf, vegan), lemon blueberry scone (gf, vegan) - Bakeries Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Carina's offers the best gluten-free treats and breads in the greater Portland area, hands down. There's sweets, savory items, coffee, and even seasonal specials and meal items. Hot tips: order holiday catering or special orders in advance using their catering menus (they sell out quick) and join the rewards for promos and cool opportunities. All this amazing food and service provided by one an amazing mission-based owner and team. A real gem! read more

Amazing chocolate cake! Lovely frosting - light and not "greasy". Chocolate & raspberry filling is perfect with the raspberry more like jam or jelly. Very good. Carina's is our go to for special occasion cakes. read more

Carina's Bakery - Amazing chocolate cake! - Bakeries Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Every time I've been here the service has been quick and wonderful. The workers and Carina are a treat. Coffee has been good and never burnt. I am not usually a fan of GF flour so I usually go with the cookies instead of branching out into the "bready" things- though the almond cake I had was really good. If you're also cautious about GF things I recommend letting this place warm you up to them. The carrot lox is interesting in a good way. Definitely worth the stop! read more

The dessert was OK, but the problem is that when I look up 'sugar-free bakery's' this was the first to pop up and as a diabetic I was ecstatic. When I got to the bakery I asked if they had any sugar free items, but they said that they "aren't really a sugar free bakery." I got a brownie anyway and it tasted ok despite the fact that the sprinkles were store bought and the cocoa in the brownie tasted bitter and stale. I ended up going to a place next door, and it was pretty good! read more