Shocked by the bad reviews! This place is my guilty pleasure. I have been here at least a dozen times. Their pastries are delicious, they have the best coffee cake I have literally ever had. Their biscuits are also to die for (they make a killer breakfast sandwich). I'm not shocked they are packed on the weekends. Service has also always been friendly and prompt. The only order they ever messed up was to give me a chia tea latte instead of a regular latte, and I gotta say, it was way better than what I actually ordered. In fact I now come here regularly for their chai tea lattes read more

Grand Central Bakery - Cedar Mill - Chai tea latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This was a great find, being new to the area. Pretty decent coffee, but the stand out is the bread and sandwiches. And the best thing I think I've had for breakfast sandwich is their cheese biscuit egg sandwich. That biscuit is amazing! Service and staff are very friendly and helpful. read more

Used to visit the NE location so when I was driving through Cedar Mills, I stopped in to get some bread and a pastry. Both were as good as I remember. I didn't try any of their sandwiches or menu items so can't comment on them. Was there during lunch hour and it was crowded so expect to wait in line if you go during prime time. otherwise go early or mid afternoon, but recognize they may be out if items if you go later in the day. read more

Sunday, May 10, Mother's Day. Line out the door, almost to the pizza place, only to get to the front and have the ladies in front of me order every single croissant in the place, plus a bunch of other pastries. And the employees sold them everything! That is something you pre-order - they should have put a limit on what they could order! Was so angry, I walked out. And all the people behind me? Well, nothing is left so you might as well leave.... read more

My husband and I regularly go to Grand Central Bakery because we like the freshly baked loaves of bread. We usually get the Sourdough (5 stars) and Sourdough Potato (5 stars). They have a crusty exterior with a soft interior that's perfect for sandwiches or as is. We also like the Goldendale Whole Wheat (5 stars). When I want something sweet, I usually get the Chocolate Chip Cookie (5 stars). The cookie has that nostalgic homemade flavor and texture that is simply satisfying. I also like the Blueberry Muffin (4 stars), Chocolate Croissant (4 stars), and Blueberry Scone (4 stars). I once tried the Sausage Egg Biscuit (3 stars). It was good, but I don't think I would order it again. I prefer the bakery items, and it's why we return. I like the variety of options with 4 star service. read more

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Went here for breakfast/brunch. There was a little bit of a line which went out the door but it moved fairly quick. Once inside, pastry orders first then register for the rest. I got a BLT since #itsback. That sandwich was amazing my goodness. Big ol stack of lettuce, juicy tomato's, plenty of bacon. Mayo was great, bread was amazing. Very solid spot. Don't listen to the lower reviews. read more

Grand Central Bakery - Cedar Mill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I've been here so many times and always look forward to my next visit. The staff are always so friendly, and the pastries are AMAZING. We've never had a bad pastry here - all have been flavorful, fresh, have perfect texture (flaky/soft/smooth, etc), and SO delicious. Our family favorites are the pecan pull apart and the cheese danish. The bread options are also wonderful! My favorite loaf is the sour rye, which is really affordable (~$5.50) and makes awesome sandwiches or toast. HIGHLY recommend coming here! read more

Grand Central Bakery - Cedar Mill - Pecan pull apart, almond croissant, cinnamon roll, cheese danish, fruit danish, fruit biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I had to make time for this review because this place has the best customer service ever. It was like being at Disneyland. That is how nice each person was. I must have encountered 4 service people. Each one as nice as the next. I enjoyed them, They were kind, helpful, sweet. I mean this is the model example of how great they made me feel just picking up an order to go. Abby was as nice on the phone as in person. This is a happy place and those people are making it happen. I have had such opposite experiences at other Bakeries in town ...like Hillsdale. You never know how you will get treated there. Night and day vibes. Thank you for being such a great group of people. Life is hard right now and places like this can bring a bright spot. I choose you to spend my dollars! Also not sure but I would think the person hiring is putting together a good group when picking all great persons. read more

Good brunch food and good bakery products. Staff here really take care to ensure they serve with quality. Not ample seating available except maybe in summers as they do have outside seating. But still good ambience - and it gets busy during weekends so expect long lines and wait times. read more

The bread, baked goods, and sandwiches are good albeit a little pricey. The staff is always friendly but the lines are long and the wait for food such as breakfast sandwiches feels really slow. I love the biscuits and the local jam choices and my partner always enjoys the egg and sausage breakfast biscuit. We also like getting a loaf for the week and pastry for the next day. read more

Grand Central Bakery - Cedar Mill - Latte and some treats for later. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Awesome. I was really craving for some good sourdough and tried this place on a weekend. Got my hands on the sourdough bread along with coffee and a plain biscuit. The sourdough is delicious and freshly baked. And the best part is it's way cheaper than the normal bread and any other artisan bread in Safeway or trader joes. The service is good and the ambiance is very cozy. Definitely visiting this place again and again for baked goods. The coffee was decent too. read more

Grand Central Bakery - Cedar Mill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Sausage breakfast sandwich on a bolo roll , perfectly toasted and a medium over easy egg Thank me later read more

Grand Central Bakery - Cedar Mill - Breakfast sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Not sure why this bakery has less than 4 stars. One of the best cinnamon buns I've had! The staff was friendly. The bread and sugar and coffee smells automatically take away all your worries when you walk in the doors. The vibes are warm and chill. I got the traditional cinnamon bun 9/10 and a sourdough loaf sliced to-go. Very excited to come back and try all the additional pastries and maybe splurge on a specialty coffee. The only thing is parking is a bit tricky as it's a small lot with designated spots for neighboring businesses. Just a couple loops around the lot and I snagged a spot. Hopeful to return soon. Thanks Grand!! read more

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Friendly staff. Abundance of choices of very yummy treats. I love their small quiches. And my favorite is their molasses cookies. Yum.

I love their sandwiches. They're the perfect size and always on the softest bread. Everyone was very friendly, plenty of seating inside and outside. I need to get one of their loafs next time! read more

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It is a great place to get some bakery items and freshly made food. I had a craving for a grilled cheese sandwich and also a turkey deluxe sandwich. I was pretty hungry during this visit. I liked that the lines go by pretty quickly, and you also get your food fast. There's both indoor and outdoor seating. The grilled cheese here is done well and has the right amount of cheese oozing out. The turkey sandwich was solid. read more

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Wow another hit. The coffee was great, my frittata sandwich also was spot on. Nice friendly people. Seating was good. Parking kinda sucked, but that might been because it was close to lunch. In any case I plan on coming back soon read more

Grand Central Bakery - Cedar Mill - Frittata sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Fantastic breakfast sandwiches and baked goodies. The tomato paste mix they put on the sandwich was delicious. I also enjoyed my vanilla latte. It took about 10 minutes to make my breakfast sandwich, which is decent for timing. read more

Really good food here and coffee! So cute! Great service. Not a ton of parking per small parking lot. Still a place to visit. Plus, you can get really good fresh bread. I was visiting family amd am glad that we found this place to get coffee at. Come and check it out! read more

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Came to grab breakfast with a friend and it was such a treat! The staff were so hip and friendly. My biscuit breakfast sandwich was tasty. My friend and I both got a seasonal mint mocha which was a bit pricey but homey and fun. I also brought two danishes home with me that were delicious. In terms of ambiance, the store was definitely very busy, even on Christmas Eve. The parking lot is a nightmare so beware if you drive a larger car. read more

Grand Central Bakery - Cedar Mill - SEC biscuit sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great sandwiches and always pleasant service and I stop by at least 2-3 times a week.

The staff is so nice and the food is great. I came with my two small children and everyone was so kind and helpful. From helping me to the table to stickers for my toddler customer service was great and the food is always good. I just wish we could warm the pastries :) thanks read more

Amazingly friendly and smiling staff, superb bread and a comfortable work environment for free wifi. Less one star. Sandwich was amazing and hit my macros but I felt it needed more salt. Other than that, everything was epic. Id come back again. read more

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Not a nice staff. I have tried on multiple occasions to get good service here hoping it was just a certain day or time. Unfortunately, it never seems to get better. I will not go back and neither will my friends and family. The odd thing is I can't shake the feeling that it's my sis white male presentation because it always seems like the women next to me in line get significantly better treatment. They walk up to the counter and get asked what they want right away but then come up and I watch as multiple staff members mull about and ignore me, only taking my order when theres 10 people behind me. IDK maybe the reverse bigotry is only in my head but then why do they snap at me rudely and give me a mean tone. I don't do anything to deserve this other than show up to spend big money on a pastry that isn't the best but at least scratches an itch for a decent french pastry. The decor is fine, nothing too bad or good in my opinion. I have been to several other bakeries in town and gotten way friendlier service. The pastries are mass produced, and while good, not enough to put up with rudeness and hostility. read more

Fantastic experience. Good food . good service. Attention to detail of the order was superb. Offered a taste of a new item. This is normally uncalled for. read more

A favorite but boy selection is limited! Baked goods and coffee still top notch but can't give it a 4 or 5 star until selection picks back up. C'mon Portland - we are rooting for you to bounce back from lockdown! read more

Grand Central Bakery - Cedar Mill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

There was a small hiccup, which was quickly resolved. The food is delicious as always read more

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Great food! Lots of jelly on pb&j sandwiches, great croissants! Quick and friendly service!

Passing through and looking for a decent, sit down breakfast. The croissant sandwich with bacon and egg was SO delicious! And not greasy like one might expect. The croissant was fluffy and the bacon just crispy enough while maintaining texture to bite into. I added cheese and a small glass of milk. I made it all the way home (4 1/2 hours later) without my tummy growling. I fly through PDX frequently and this is a stop to repeat!!!! read more

Grand Central Bakery - Cedar Mill - Yummy croissant breakfast sandwich. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I live nearby and has been a royal customer. But recently I visited two times, both time they forgot my latte orders. The blue ribbon sandwich I ordered yesterday was just so so. The French baguette was hard as rock. Even the scones were cold, dry, and hard. The quality as a bakery is going down. The food in the cafe of lifetime gym is much better quality than this supposedly professional bakery. Although the cashier and server are nice and can strike a friendly conversation, the bread and coffee need to be improved. And please remember the customer's order after the chit chat. read more

One star off for crowds and parking. But seriously, there's a reason they've been around Portland and Seattle for decades. :-) This location can get slammed so if you don't want a wait, preorder online. For coffee, pastries, and breads though they have enough staff and keep the lines moving. Highlights year round: Como (Italian) bread. I haven't seen a petite on sale for a while, but that was the perfect size for my small household ahead of molding. Monkey bread / pecan pull aparts - mmm Cookies with your sandwich Bolo rolls New favorite - sour rye. Dark rye bread with sourdough touches. Seasonal rock stars: Irish soda bread Cookies Pies Note: no cakes here, this isn't that kind of bakery. Parking at this location is rough, but if you're in walking distance walk... Say after your Target run ;⁠) next door or while waiting on the laundromat. read more

Grand Central Bakery - Cedar Mill - Marketing label over a sour rye sliced loaf - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is right near my house, and when the morning really gets going between eight and ten o' clock, the line to order usually extends outside of the door. The tiny parking lot is always full, and it's easy to see why. The menagerie of improved household staples and tasty treats in the display case is impressively diverse, with cinnamon rolls, muffins, coffee cake, and cookies sitting next to quiche, baguettes, croissants, and como breads ready to be sliced for sandwiches and toast. They make a pretty good cup of coffee or tea, and you can also order their in-house variety of sandwiches, which are very nice, but this is a bakery and the bread is always the star of the show. I would say the people here understand that the key to great baking in the French tradition is texture, and that's where all of their products really shine. The outer coating of most breads is a paper-thin layer of crunchy goodness with fluffy and gooey in various degrees just beneath. I worked at a top local bakery in my twenties and we never got close to this level of perfection. Honestly, it's amazing that the staff is able to handle such a wide selection and I struggle to imagine just how much work must go into it when crowds aren't milling around. And speaking of crowds, "Grand Central Bakery" is an appropriate name, because the ambiance in this place is like a bustling train station, always packed, with people rushing here and there to get breakfast and a loaf of bread to take home. For the sheer volume of people moving through it, the staff is always fast while still managing to take the time to smile. Truly, this must be one of Portland's best culinary franchises, and perhaps the best bakery I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. read more

Grand Central Bakery - Cedar Mill - From left to right, the pecan pull-apart, sausage and egg biscuit with cheese, and the twice-baked ham and cheese croissant. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I'm not really sure where to start to explain how oh send it and disappointed hi was at the service I received today. I've been a pretty regular customer at Grand Central bakery for the last few months. Today I entered the restaurant, placed my order and found out that their POS system was down. They demanded that I go to my car and get cash which I did. I paid for my order and I dropped a tip in the jar, baby telling everyone behind me because their POS system was down the food was on. Then proceeded to tell me they were out of what I had ordered , and make a substitution without asking if I was OK with it. I wound up, dumping my drink, and taking my pastry to go. I won't be back. read more

So... I definitely don't like to complain. At all. But, this experience might be worth sharing so you don't go spend $50 with tip on some sandwiches, coffee, an egg and be disappointed. This is just one experience, but the first, and the experience was not ideal. With gas prices being outrageous and widespread inflation, I suggest spending your money elsewhere. I will say that the people at counter and coffee area were polite. Being new to the area I was told I had to try this place. Stopped in around 11:30am on a Sunday for a quick bite with 2 yr old and her mom. The line was maybe 5 people from 2 different parties long. Not long at all and there was ample seating available. So my assumption is that it was not busy. First, our food took over 45 minutes to get at the counter. Order consisted of two veggie sandwiches and a scrambled egg for the little one. We already had our toddler's pastry from when we ordered at the counter. After about 30 mins of waiting patiently and seeing people behind us in line getting their food, I had to politely ask the sandwich maker where our food was. I was told "we're working on it." There was no ask of name, or order. I replied, "how do we know if you don't know which order is mine?" The order: Ordered a Happy Garden sandwich for the pregnant lady, and the sandwich consisted of bread and avocado. See picture. When we asked what veggies were in it since the menu read "seasonal veggies," we were told avocado. I am no horticulturist, but an avocado I thought was a fruit. To boot, the pickle looked like it sat out of it's jar for a good week or so. See pic. But back to the sandwich, how can you call a sandwich a "Happy Garden" if it has one ingredient which is avocado. There was no ask if we wanted to try something different after the inquiry and shared dissatisfaction. Simply, "there you go," with a smile. I also ordered a PLAIN scrambled egg for a 2.5 yr old. The egg came with pepper all over it. Doused in pepper. Now, in any situation like this, where the customer has now expressed dissatisfaction, it should be asked if the customer wants a new egg. No ask came from the staff. And, even if I did ask, did I really want to wait another 45 mins? Overall this experience just left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

Grand Central Bakery - Cedar Mill - Happy Garden sandwich (they forgot the veggies? - nope, was told seasonal veggie was avocado). - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Nuuummmm! This is my favorite place to stop for specialty baked goods for the office. They have incredible variety with savory and sweet available. My favorite items to snag include their buttery quiche, chocolate croissants and cinnamon sugar donut muffins. I have always found the staff to be kind and playful, which makes this fun treat even more enjoyable. read more

Food is serviceable though highly overpriced. God awful customer service. I called ahead to make an order and interrupted me before I could finish and hung up just saying they don't take phone orders. I call back and note that I cannot order online since it will not allow for me to specify sandwich changes (pressed, no tomatoe), at which point they don't even recognize they hung up before and just state then I must go in the store to order - they refuse to take my pick-up order unless I drive over?! God awful experience. read more

Here again for some coffee and breakfast with a colleague on an early dry Sunday before the rains Good selection of baked goods, decent coffee and a limited amount of outside seating, once the rain comes this will be only to go. Not as good as Ken's but close, no complaints and good enough always a long line. Will be interesting to see if there is new completion across the street. read more

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Food isn't bad but it takes around 20-30 minutes for them to prepare a sandwich and that's not even during peak hours. I'm honestly getting tired of it and provably will start going elsewhere. It's also a dufficult location to get to jfyi. Maybe management should hire another cook for a store as popular as this one. read more

Always my favorite treat on a cold day. The pastries and drinks are delightful. Usually very busy, and for good reason. read more

Grand Central Bakery - Cedar Mill - Chai and cheese danish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I went and got a sourdough loaf for a special occasion. For a place that specializes in baking, I thought the loaf was pretty bad. The outer crust was so tough, very hard to chew. Not much sourdough flavor either. Their other baked goods like fruit tarts looked pretty good but I've had much better bread at Mexican bakeries. read more