The restaurant is directly on Hawthorne Blvd but they have plenty parking. There is outdoor dining so perfect for nice sunny days! The service was great, they took my order quickly. The tea latte was nice and the pastries were delicious! I got a loaf of sourdough bread which was great for grilled cheese sandwiches. read more

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The quality and range of offerings of this bakery is equivalent to Panera - edible mass produced soul less food masquerading as a neighborhood bakery- not sure how or why it's so busy- much of these baked items anyone could make at home or get a microwaved iteration from Trader Joe's. Service was sllllllllooooow. Food is so so and it's just remarkably busy relative to it's not so memorable food. read more

Decided to walk over here while we waited for a table at a nearby establishment. We picked up a few baked goods and a coffee. They have drip coffee from Nossa coffee, one of my favorite places. Service was good. Quick and friendly. They are currently donating proceeds from their "Pride" shortbread cookies, so we had to buy some. The cashier thanked us for our donation. The shortbread cookies were my favorite and went well either way the coffee. We got an apple hand pie which was average. I didn't care much for the ham and cheese croissant but my wife enjoyed it. Overall a solid bakery with plenty of seating indoors and out. read more

Grand Central Bakery - Shortbread cookies for Pride Month. - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

When it comes to artisan rustic bread Gran Central Bakery is by far my favorite in town. With its many locations throughout the Portland metro areas is very convenient for you. Their service is outstanding as well as their options in pastries too and not mentioning their coffee selections. The atmosphere that you'll experience will be that of when you're around someone's home when you feel very comfortable that you will comeback again and again. I'm not too close to any of their locations but from time to time I do pay them a visit and bring my "office work" there. I know you'll like it as well :)) SYOY read more

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Disappointing experience visiting recently. I have not been to Grand Central Bakery in years and it was clear that this is not the same Grand Central that I grew up with. The pastries in the case looked day old and they did not offer the classic cinnamon roll with raisins which was the best thing on their menu. I Ordered a hot chocolate which was barely warm and about 1/3 of it was whipped cream. When I said thank you for my drink the girl behind the counter didn't even acknowledge me. I can get past this, but it is clear that corporate interests have taken over at Grand Central. Doing some research, Grand Central is now under the control of a Perpetual Purpose Trust which is essentially one step under private equity ownership. Great Job in ruining one of my favorite places from my childhood!! read more

A humble country boy like me was blown away by the big P (Portland). Cold brew was smooth and delicious. Wonderful atmosphere but food was meh. Word on the street is there's a better joint down the road... read more

Grand Central Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Been eyeing to come to this location for the longest time, glad to finally dropby. The iniside is modern but cozy with light wooden interior. It's pretty bustling with constant traffic all morning. We went specifically on a Friday to grab their Challah loaf that I've been thinking about for 5 months since I last had a taste. I love how fluffy the inside of the challah is. Also got a very solid crust on the outside. I ate a third of it straight and saving the rest for bread pudding. We also got some coffee and their Special Sasquatch Sausage Sandwich to share. The sandwich was AMAZING. Some of the best sandwiches I've had. Evenly toasted on both sides and filled with gooey gouda cheese, slices of well-roasted and sweet butternutsquash and a sausage patty. This was a big dub, wish they would have it all the time. We'll be back to visit this spot for sure! read more

Grand Central Bakery - Special Sasquatch Sausage Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Awesome, wide variety of freshly baked breads. They also had very yummy pastries. We loved the chocolate croissant and almond croissant. Worth the stop. read more

I've been a fan of Grand central for many years and cannot believe I've never reviewed. The level of business they have tells everyone they're fabulous, this glowing review honestly will not add to their esteem. But truly and honestly this is my favorite place on earth. I've never had a bad experience here. I love everything from sandwiches (tuna melt my fave!), soups, quiches (omggg!) to cookies, pastries, EVERYTHING HERE IS AMAZING. Bravo to these people consistently cranking out the best over the years. XXX read more

Nearly $6 for a chocolate croissant?! Someone in the central office has lost their sense of propriety. In what word is this an acceptable price? What's more, the staff attitude at the counter is consistently off-putting and curt. Am I in Manhattan? Because that's the only place where I would expect to be extorted for a danish and treated like an annoyance while being fleeced. read more

Grand pianos present phenomenal sounds for the many keys and strings that create beautiful noise. Grand central provides many different breads and pastries for your delight. In the last year, I have eaten their sandwiches, chocolate croissants, blueberry muffins, etc. Not only is this place consistent, but it's consistently good. It's definitely in the rotation for a good pastry. It's definitely a 4.5 out of 5, but I've rounded down due to expensive price tag. Another improvable could be to include an unique aspect that this bakery can bring to the table. In other words, I would love to see something that only grand central can do. Overall, I love this place and will recommend anyone to check it out. read more

Servers have horrible attitude and expect tip They laughed at me when I said my order was wrong and gave me a another order Wrong Again I didn't even get a refund I just walked out it was completely intentional how they treated me slammed the food on the table read more

Picked up a Roast beef sandwich & chocolate croissant. They were good! I loved the mayo spread & everything that's stuffed into this sandwich, along with a piece of pickle on the side. The taste & texture of their chocolate croissant reminds me of having espresso coffee & chocolate croissants in Italy. read more

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Usually just buy bread from here, but on occasion we have lunch or grab breakfast sandwiches there. Counter service and staff turnover quite a bit or maybe they go to different locations, not entirely sure. Pastries are great and seasonal. The restaurant itself has been upgraded many times since I have lived in the neighborhood and always for the better. Perfect place to meet some for coffee or a quick lunch. read more

Grand Central gave me food poisoning. I went to Grand Central at 12 pm on Thursday (1/2/25). I made a mistake in ordering the Frittata sandwich and an iced chai. I would not recommend coming here, it doesn't seem they put much care into preparing food, even my last few experiences the foods: cold, and it takes a long time to prepare just small inconvenience as such. I never thought I'd get food poisoning. I don't know if it's just this location that is the issue, or if Grand Central isn't as "grand" as their name suggests. Stay safe. read more

I had a ginger snap cookie and it was so lovely! The breads are really well made and the space is big enough for friends and brunch. Counter service. read more

Grand Central Bakery - Gingersnap cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Pricey for what it is but I'll round up because they were good quality. Got the veggie grinder which is a seedeed baguette with hot peppers, their pea and white bean spread, onion and lettuce. It could come with cheese but I opted for it without. The actual bread had some interesting flavors. It's not just poppy seeds. Maybe fennel? And the star is really that spread. The pea flavor really stands out, in a good way. Everything was really fresh. We ordered for pickup and it was ready on time. read more

Street parking. Renovated. Great energy. I would always come here after a night shift after the hospital. I came back to visit since I've moved out of town. I'm so glad to see how much it has grown and the quality is just the same, which is amazing. I love this gem. Accepts Apple Pay. read more

Grand Central Bakery - Inside - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

A 4.5* review for sure, but I'm being a bit picky with the half star. I ate here twice once for breakfast (chai and a crossiant) and once for lunch (egg sandwich, kale salad, chai). Both times, the food was good, the service was fine, and I was satisfied. However, I thought it was a bit expensive for what I got - the salad was a bit basic, same for the biscuit. The chai was a bit small. So, overall, recommend it for sure as a breakfast/light lunch place and somewhere to a bit of work during the morning. However, be wary of the expense. read more

Everything changes. I'm so glad Grand Central Bakery was able to survive throughout Covid. But I don't really feel comfortable at this location. I get the feeling that I'm in their way. I asked for PB&J with the bread toasted. I feel like this is a pretty basic ask. I got a PB&J but it was dripping with oil, it was grilled in a pan, with oil or butter. The three nice people working there all approached and were trying to understand what I needed. They literally didn't know what toast was, they looked puzzled. I finally said, "can you just toast a couple pieces of bread, put jam on one side and peanut butter on the other and hand it to me? Somebody finally mentioned that they don't have a toaster. So I said, "can you just put bread in a pan, dry, and just brown it?" And then make the sandwich with that? " It's called critical thinking. Somebody's asking for toast and you don't have a toaster, so what do you do.... It ended up being the most evenly toasted wonderful bread I've ever had. I guess they learned something. Weird times. read more

I was looking to order a sandwich. I was crunched on time with my lunch from work so I was going to call it in on my way there. I work In healthcare. Not able to make an online order ahead of time. They said they're unable to take orders over the phone. I was already driving and unable to order online. It's 2025 and businesses should be more convenient than they were 30yrs ago before cellphones were invented... so instead of spending $25 on a sandwich and chips... I called and placed a phone order with another business. read more

I'd always eye this bakery from across the street while waiting for a spot at Jam. Grand Central never had a line outside, and so I'd justify to myself that the hour-long wait at Jam must have meant they had better food... but man was I wrong! Grand Central was awesome! Their croissant egg + bacon sandwich is delightful, and their service is speedy! They also have amazing loaves of bread for purchase, and plan to be exclusively buying my bread here. Get the Colo loaf! I docked a star because the latte was just okay, but the food was amazing! Highly recommend! read more

Grand central bakery gets pretty busy on weekend mornings, although they keep the line going really quickly. The chocolate croissant was not too sweet and denser than I thought it was gonna be but I would still order it again. The jammer was a very flaky, buttery biscuit with sweet (strawberry?) jam inside. read more

Grand Central Bakery - Jammer - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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What a great start to our vacation with a visit to Grand Central Bakery! From savory to sweet offerings, there's something to satisfy everyone's palate. Hubz and I opted for breakfast sandwiches: the recommended Bacon Egg Bolo and the Sausage Egg Biscuit. Absolutely YUMZ. Our friends shared the Tuna Melt with a cup of Cream of Tomato Soup. I was so happy I got to taste that soup - it was the best I've ever had! We also ordered a few pastries for a breakfast charcuterie the next day. The perfect way to sample everything - one delicious bite after another. read more

Grand Central Bakery - Breakfast "charcuterie" - Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin, Valrona Chocolate Croissant, Raspberry Jam Scone, and Coffee Cake with Apples. - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

There are too many treats here to try. Go for you favorite or whatever catches your eye--wont be disappointed. I grabbed baguette to enjoy at the wineries today and cheese Danish with some coffee for the drive. Out of this world good. read more

Grand Central Bakery - bread and pastries on shelves - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Coffee fresh bake good fresh good service simple and effective for an enjoyable visit. Friendly service from the second you step in. Ordered a vanilla latte and a fresh baked quiche. Both absolutely delicious. Perfect breakfast on the go. The bacon quiche was absolutely baked to perfection. Full of flavor. Definitely a need to try. read more

Grand Central Bakery - Quiche - delicious - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We've been customers for 30 years and always enjoy anything we get. My favorites are the Turkey Chutney sandwich, Como bread and scones. I like being able to choose to sit in or out of doors. read more

We loved their cinnamon rolls. They were sold out the day before Thanksgiving of most bread options, but managed to grab a few items for our family Thanksgiving dinner. On our second visit, we had to have more cinnamon rolls and also enjoyed a delicious latte. Bonus to this location is the farmers market adjacent to it. A two for one deal. A little sinfulness and plenty of fruits and veggies to counter the simple guilty pleasures this world has to offer. read more

I ate breakfast here for a few days last month as the pandemic precautions started taking effect. Sitting at a table and watching the eye-popping headlines on my cell phone made it an unnerving experience. However, the delicious lattes, croissants, and various egg sandwiches were like comfort food for the psyche. I hope Grand Central can survive the pandemic and be there when conditions get back to some sense of normal. read more

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Best coffee cake I've ever had in my life. Hands down, no discussion about it. The next time I'm in town, I'll be heading here again.

Grabbed a quick chocolate croissant after eating breakfast at Jam on Hawthore and this was so buttery and tasty, packed full with chocolate. While I would have loved to try more, this was to be enjoyed later because I had no room for it at the time in my belly. I would love to stop in again as they had some beautifully baked breads and pasteries! read more

Grand Central Bakery - Chocolate Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

They are one of the few places that do croissants right-flaky and crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Their coffee is awesome too. I've had a few other pastries here and they all tasted great. read more

I love this place. The pecan pull aparts (yes, that's actually what they're called) as well as the iced brioche cinnamon rolls are to die for. The chocolate croissant is also always a classic. I've never had any of their savory stuff (like their quiche) but it just gives me an excuse to return and I"m sure like everything else it'll be great. The bread. They have wonderful bread (no surprise). You can never go wrong with their rustic baguette or their challah but probably my favorite is the como. Just try it, you won't be disappointed. read more

YUM!! There sausage biscuit sandwich and hot cinnamon rolls are bonkers good! Really glad we stumbled across this place because it was fast, easy and delicious (the other nearby brunch places were crowded with waits hours long). read more

It took 73 years, but I finally had what I would call the worst muffin of my lifetime (and that includes highway gas station stores). The Apple Cardamom muffin was gummy, tasteless and had not a hint of cardamom flavor. The tiny bit of apples were neither spiced or sweetened...making them just a texture. Like eating cardboard masquerading as food. As awful as it gets. Boy, do they have some nerve charging a premium for that! Shameless... read more

Good food and drinks, friendly quick service, and a very comfortable dining area. First time having a quick bite here definitely recommend. All pastry's looked delicious and a great menu to order from. read more

Grand Central Bakery - Brioche cinnamon roll, Chai - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I don't know what it was about today but it was the day of "stank attitudes." Me and my mom stopped in for some cookies and the lady at the front counter couldn't have been less friendly or helpful. I'm sorry you have to work on a sunny day but try to be somewhat friendly and less stuck up. I'm a baker and I was taken aback at how passive aggressive she was. read more

Really good bread, sandwiches and pastries. I would skip the coffee next time. Casual and fast.

I've driven by this place a few times and it's always looked busy, but it ended up being very quick to get food. They also have picnic tables set up outside so you can eat there if you like. The bacon egg croissant is seriously SO good. Make sure to get it with the tomato relish. read more

Cookies! We got one of each, peanut butter, trail mix, molasses and chocolate chip. Not picture is the chocolate chip because we ate that so fast! These are well baked! Soft in the middle a bit of crunch on the outside. They don't disappoint! read more

Grand Central Bakery - Cookies! - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon