A TOTAL HIDDEN GEM -- MY NEW FAVORITE BAKERY IN OREGON CITY!…read more
I cannot believe I've lived just 10 minutes away in Gladstone and only just now discovered Small Baking Co. Today I had to run out to Molalla for a plant delivery and, on a whim, typed "bakery" into Maps... and THANK GOODNESS I did, because this place is an absolute treasure! Tucked just off Beavercreek Road near 213, it's hidden among the warehouse spaces -- but trust me, once you turn off the main road, it's right there and so worth the stop.
The moment I walked in, I was hit with THE most heavenly smell. You know that warm, cozy, life-is-good kind of aroma? Yeah, that. Fresh cinnamon rolls, hot focaccia, cookies just out of the oven, quiche, sandwiches... it was sensory overload in the best possible way. I genuinely wanted to buy one of everything.
I ended up grabbing both focaccias -- the rosemary sea salt (perfection) and their special mascarpone version -- plus a ham & cheese quiche made with locally raised ham from Campfire Farms here in Oregon City. The fact that they source local ingredients whenever possible? Huge bonus. And let me just say... this focaccia might actually be the best thing I've ever tasted. Dipped it in olive oil, herbs, and a drizzle of caramelized onion balsamic and suddenly remembered that simple, high-quality food is pure magic.
Inside, the space is ADORABLE -- a beautiful mural, shelves filled with local goods, tea, and giftable goodies. It feels homey, creative, and genuinely cared for.
Everything here is freshly baked DAILY, and they're only open Thursday-Saturday, so plan ahead! They're also taking Thanksgiving pie orders (and likely more holiday desserts), so if you want to impress your guests this season, place a preorder ASAP. Trust me.
I've been missing Singer Hill Café ever since they closed, and finding a spot with this kind of warmth, quality, and genuinely kind people makes me SO happy. I'm already planning my next visit.
So grateful I found this gem -- and I'll absolutely be back again and again.