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Ken's Artisan Bakery

4.4 (1.1k reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Good for kids

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Patrick S.

Easiest 5 star review! It's all about the goods, baked goods. Breads. Treats. Sammies. Coffee and all the drinks are fine but everything in display was made by hand with quality ingredients. People line up until it's gone. Some days we've waited thirty people deep but in this day it was about a dozen. Service is quick and although there is seating, it's often full. We always go with the intention of eating somewhere else. The jamon sandwich, French pastries and especially the perfectly crunchy carmelly palmier are my faves. The Annex next door has a paired down list of options that often keeps the line from getting too long at the main store. We love both. It's always part of our Portland itinerary and sometimes multiple mornings in a row.

Oregon croissant
Austin K.

This is just for the Oregon croissant. I came during the afternoon with no line. The croissant was just fine? It said that it had cream but there was just a whisper of it, and I think that would have tied this pastry more together. I'd like to try other pastries from here but this one seemed overhyped.

Mocha with chocolate croissant
Amada P.

Good menu, pastry and fresh baked bread selection. Nice atmosphere. Great location. Very busy cafe but line goes quickly.

Mark C.

A must-visit Portland staple that absolutely lives up to the hype. Started with a London Fog, which was smooth, comforting, and the perfect pairing for a slow morning. The quiche was rich, flaky, and packed with flavor, while the chocolate croissant had beautifully laminated layers with just the right balance of buttery pastry and chocolate. The fresh bread was the highlight, beautifully crusty on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, and everything you'd hope for from a true artisan bakery. You can taste the quality and craftsmanship in every bite. Service was swift and easy, making the experience seamless from start to finish. There was also a decent amount of seating available, making it a great spot whether you're grabbing something on the go or catching up with a friend over coffee and pastries. The atmosphere feels warm and inviting without being overly busy or rushed.

Sherluna V.

Stopped by Ken's Artisan Bakery before we hiked and went to the Japanese Tea Garden. We paid for street parking and walked over. The inside is cozy and I love that you can view the kitchen with the staff making all the baked goods! We got the chai latte, jambon sandwich, and the vegetable quiche. Prices were reasonable. Jambon sandwich 5/5 - tastes exactly like the one we had in Paris. Bread was crispy; butter, cheese and ham tasted good together. It was the best item we got here. Vegetable quiche 3/5 - it was really affordable at $6, however the taste was a bit disappointing. The salt was lacking so it didn't taste like much. Chai latte 3/5 - the drink wasn't that creamy and tasted more on the watery side. I wasn't too impressed with this drink. Overall, the jambon was the real winner. The other items I got were disappointing, but I would come back to try more items.

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Francine L.

Ken's artisan bakery was recommended by the hotel staff where I was staying. So I made it a point to go and check some of the places they recommended. This bakery was actually pretty busy inside. The pastries looked really good! The taste was amazing and yes I would say come to this spot. The macarons were delicious and so was the Oregon croissant.

Mango
Suki Z.

There is no designated parking for this bakery but there are 2 hour paid parking on the street and 4 hour paid parking on the other street. On a Saturday morning (Valentine's) there is a lot of foot traffic and activity in this store. By the time we left at 10:30 there was a line through the door. The amount of pastries offered gave me some choice paralysis but knowing that we were headed to another bakery after this, we settled for a Mango Escargot. This was our first time having escargot and according to the place card it's made using croissant dough. Since it has a layer of mango icing on top?, it wasn't crisp but it did have the airiness characteristics of a croissant. The mango tasted typical of mango flavored powder (used in some bubble tea drinks) so it was on the sweeter side. Love the ambiance and the selection here! You can see the bakers in the back making fresh batches constantly and there were a couple of patrons who purchased baguettes.

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Vince P.

Ken's is a popular local PDX bakery well known for their delicious baked goods. Definitely get here early before their selection is gone! To get here, street parking will be your best bet. Inside, they have a cozy setup with some tables for seating. Wifey and I ended up grabbing a Brownie and a Ham, Thyme & Gruyère Croissant. Both items were delicious! All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming here. There is a reason why this spot has over 1,000+ positive reviews!

BLT, Croque Monsieur
Breanne O.

Cute bakery with great quality pastries and sandwiches. It gets really busy in the mornings as this spot is quite popular so I'd recommend either going early or going late so that you can get seating indoors. Their pastry options seem to a bit different day to day. I really like their fruit tarts and their tuna salad sandwich.

Jiaxin G.

Came here 45 minutes before closing and there wasn't much left, so I got three macarons (the only flavors they had left) and one apple tart for $17.25, what a deal! The staff were friendly and helpful. We Seattleites have been gaslighted so much in the Seattle bakery world, smh. The raspberry macaron was my favorite. It was a bit moist on the inside, and the best part was that it wasn't too sweet compared to the other two flavors. I liked the subtle sourness of it. The salted caramel one was rich! It tasted kind of like a decent tiramisu. Pumpkin spice was my least favorite, but note that I do have a relatively Asian palate when it comes to dessert. If you're a PSL fan, go for it. The apple tart was good too. After reheating it, the almond flakes were super fragrant and crunchy, and the crust itself had a strong creamy, milky flavor.

Karl K.

The pastries themselves were absolutely delicious. We had the morning bun, chocolate croissant, and ham-and-cheese croissant, and all of them were excellent. The drip coffee was great, and the latte was creamy while still having a strong coffee flavor. The downside was the cleanliness of the seating area. We sat at a table facing the display, and after we finished eating, I noticed spider webs all over the walls(as you can see in the pictures). It made me wonder how a place with such a big reputation allows the establishment to get to this point. Please clean the establishment more thoroughly. Dust and spider webs should not be falling near the food your customers eat.

Terrence M.

Order: 12 ounce vanilla latte, hot, and almond croissant. Pros: the vanilla latte is really really good. There's no need to add any additional sugar because it is made perfectly. The almond croissant is a little crunchy yet soft and flaky really good pairing. Service was nice and the ambience reminds me of being in a small little bakery. It was packed which signals how good it is or rather how good they are. Cons: no

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Devin R.

This is one of my favorite bakeries in Portland! There is almost always a line out the door, for good reason, but it usually moves pretty quickly. All of their croissants and pastries are wonderful and today we tried the croque monsieur, which did not disappoint.

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Great little bakery, sandwich shop. Wide selection of sandwiches. Beautiful breads and pastries. Appears to be a neighborhood staple.

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Can I get a gift certificate by text/email/any way not in person? I don't drive, but I have a scary appointment with Dever's Eye Clinic in mid January - they are not scary, I'm 72 and scared of glaucoma. I would love to treat my wife 34 yrs after?

Nothing on their website so I would call them but maybe during the week on an off time when they might not be so busy. They are usually very friendly so maybe will work something out with you.

Are there any sourdough items made with culture starter and long fermentation process instead of quick yeast?

I know they have sourdough items, but I'm not sure about all that as I've never asked but I recommend calling them or contacting them directly on their social media services.

Are there any gluten free options?

Yes, but I'm not sure which ones...

Still open for takeout?? The website says they're closed

Yes wed-sun 8-3

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