If you haven't tried the lemon cake YOU MUST! It was super moist, very lemony and beautiful. We…read morehad 12 guests who were blown away by the flavor. The staff is very accommodating and friendly. You won't be disappointed by anything at the "lovin' oven"

We were heading to visit family in the area for dinner and were asked to bring dessert. While…read moredriving through Stayton, my wife remembered The Lovin Oven from years ago. We also recalled that there was some connection to Gerry Frank's Konditorei in Salem, which immediately caught our interest. After doing a little research, we discovered there's a deep and fascinating history linking the two businesses. The Lovin Oven began in 1983, when founder Doreen Helmemn operated the bakery out of her home. In 1993, the business expanded into a small storefront in downtown Stayton after being purchased by Mike and Valerie Schultz. Mike, who was formerly a logger, was personally taught cake decorating by the original founder, an origin story that adds to the bakery's charm and authenticity. One of the most interesting details we learned is that The Lovin Oven is the primary baker for Gerry Frank's Konditorei in Salem, a partnership that dates back to the 1980s. That relationship grew even stronger in 2017, when the Schultzes became co-owners of the Konditorei. Many people enjoying desserts at high-end restaurants throughout the region may not realize that their cakes were baked in Stayton. The Lovin Oven is especially well known for its Champagne Raspberry cake, Marionberry cheesecake, and an impressive variety of gourmet bars and cookies. Their menu also includes cakes, cheesecakes, cinnamon rolls, brownies, cupcakes, and more, something for just about every dessert preference. The bakery itself is housed in an industrial-style building that includes the production bakery, a storefront, and a small seating area where you can enjoy your treats on site. The outside is a unique with a black painted brick exterior. The customer facing area of the inside is industrial. We picked up a selection of cupcakes to take to dinner and were quickly back on the road. The cupcakes were a hit, everyone loved them, and they disappeared fast. It felt great to share something local with such a rich backstory. Overall, this was a fantastic experience, and we're glad we stopped. If you find yourself passing through Stayton or looking for high-quality desserts in the Willamette Valley, The Lovin Oven is absolutely worth checking out.

Came in last minute because the previous person making the cupcakes and cake for my wedding…read morecanceled. Brandy was fantastic in meeting my vision and giving me options for everything. Unfortunately, the cupcakes were so good that there were no leftovers and I didn't get to try any :( Everyone was shocked at how good the cupcakes were and loved them!

I originally emailed and after receiving a response ~a week later, I learned texting or calling…read morewere preferable means of communication. No concern there just an fyi if you send an email inquiry. Brandy worked with my request, yellow Minnie cake for my three year old and the cake was beautiful. I wish the yellow was more vibrant, but that's a minor critique. The only really issue was that the cake was dry and lacked flavor. It's a real shame it doesn't taste as good as it looks. Picked up Saturday afternoon for Sunday birthday.

This was my first time walking in and it smelled wonderful. I looked in the show case and chose a…read moregluten free triple berry bar I believe it was. It was enough to last me two days. I ate every last crumb... dangerous, but delicious! Will be back to try more gluten free options. Sorry no full pictures I ate it all before I thought to leave a review. -Victoria Hart

My son & his wife used this bakery with a poor outcome. (Ordered naked cake, received thick enough…read morefrosting to give an elephant a coma). However, I will share my own experience. They paid extra for gluten free/vegan & gluten free/keto cupcakes so those of us with dietary restrictions could enjoy dessert. First, the color was awful & nothing close to what they requested. (See other reviewers who also experienced leprechaun green when requesting different shades of green). Aside from the color, they tasted awful. All of us with dietary restrictions were so disappointed. I have been gf over 15 years & took one bite & spit it out. I went to another table & those at that table (vegan/gf) had not eaten more than 1 bite. Unfortunately, even 1 bite that included the green frosting stained our tongues, lips & mouths. This was present in pictures throughout the night. As a warning to anyone considering using this bakery for your wedding: read reviews & know that you & your guests with & w/o dietary restrictions will be better served with another bakery. Luckily, an Albany bakery knocked it out of the park last minute for 1/2 the price & that included delivery & set up over an hour away!

We had cupcakes by Jenuine Desserts and their coffee cart at our wedding. We appreciated them…read moreaccommodating a special request to use our own mismatched mugs, and guests loved the variety of menu options! The cupcakes had a heavy frosting-to-cake ratio and the frosting was very rich, which I personally prefer, although it might not be for everyone. I had a pumpkin spice latte cupcake and it was divine. Perfect amount of spices. And a great value to boot! Thank you for making our event so special.

Jenuine Desserts is a cake and cupcake business, generally open for catering events. However, you…read moremight currently find Jen Adams' cupcakes for sale at Adam's Rib Smokehouse in Salem, Oregon. Walking inside Adam's, there was a female employee at the ordering counter. I closely examined her mannerisms, intentionally asking random questions to test her. Not a lot of smiling. A semi-disinterested look, with similar responses. I've seen worse, but I'd hardly call such demeanor acceptable for the front of the house. Adam's should be lucky I wasn't there to rate the staff. Four cupcakes were available from Jenuine Desserts on my visit to Adam's. Chocolate Peanut Butter sounded great, but seemed too heavy for me at the time. Toasted coconut sounded lovely, and the confetti cake with vanilla buttercream was basically screaming at me to pick it. So of course, I went with the last option: red velvet with a cream cheese buttercream frosting. After placing my order, the young female employee went to the back, even though four cupcakes were sitting under a glass dome at the ordering window. I couldn't gauge how long they had been under there, but I got there a bit past 11 in the morning. She brought back a red velvet cupcake in a plastic see-through container. Pink edible sprinkles caressed the top of the buttercream for a great color contrast. But alas, the container was cold. At that moment, I had negative thoughts that the cupcake was cold and not fresh, perhaps refrigerated. In other words, the actual cake would be heavy and dry. And I was correct. It pains me, because I'd think people would yearn for fluffy, room-temperature cupcakes. I can only assume I came at an unfortunate time when staff needed to make sure the older products were sold first. I'm happy that any red food coloring was kept to a minimum, because I've seen those solid red cupcakes that just make me fear a bit for my health. The cream cheese buttercream was well-prepared: smooth and not overly sweet. The buttercream appeared to go to the middle of the cupcake, doubling as a filling. I personally like filled cupcakes, so I felt that was a plus. The overall flavors were palate-pleasing. I'll award at least a small happy panda dance for such fine work. Jen should have other attractive creations available, depending on the season. I'd bet a good amount of money you'd see her at a Farmer's Market in the coming months. Such events are great ways to get your name out there without enduring ridiculously high business/startup costs. I'm unsure if cupcakes are made fresh each day. I'd consider making some for lunch and a few for dinner. Adjust the number of cupcakes made accordingly. It's probably understandable that even this is a tall task, assuming Jen has catering events and other online orders to take care of. The cupcake has promise, but the non-freshness of the product significantly destroyed the experience. I'd consider giving these cupcakes another try, and hopefully, I'll get a fresher cupcake next time.

Well you thought it was a u-pick fruit farm thanks to an online search. Still a nice farm produce…read moremarket with excellent ice cream! The watermelon were too expensive but looked nice.

I love this farm , fresh vegetables , fruit , I love their pickled garlic …read more And their granola

Discovered this place by accident. Only took a few photos of all the stuff they offer. I was…read morefascinated by the different tea selections. Bought some and will be back to buy more. Need to see for yourself.

Wow! They have warm, fresh-baked, dark rye bread that is out-of-this-world delicious. I haven't…read moretasted anything remotely this good since a trip to Germany decades ago. Regular grocery stores can't hold a candle to the bread they offer. It doesn't need butter or anything on it, although sometimes I add honey. No weird ingredients. Very satisfying and filling when served with a cup tea and slice of cheese and a hardboiled egg for breakfast.

Excellent service, excellent selection. All the things one would hope for in an Indian market: lots…read moreof bulk spices, good selection of teas, big bags of rice, lentils and sauces. Really friendly and helpful service. They also have great homemade desserts and a few other sundries like gifts and cooking utensils. Very happy that I came down here, been meaning to for awhile and my trip was indeed a success. Will return again ASAP.

Update: Everything was delicious, I'm going back for more and buying for friends in Portland…read more Absolute gem. Perfect place to get your hands on food items for aspiring chefs, too. I'm an aspiring chef now. The hubby is attempting to teaching me how to cook, Please pray for him! hehehe

I bought a custom-made cake from Candied Walnut and I was amazed and delighted!…read more We got the Tuxedo Chocolate cake and it was beautiful, delicious and impressive. It was 4-layers of chocolate, with a flavorful white filling and a layer of chocolate around the entire cake. It was amazing! The service was reliable and professional. I highly recommend Steph and her cakes to anyone for any occasion!