Holy goddamn what a place. Pastries were perfect & unreal, not of this plane, i am not worthy. I…read morewas so delighted by the lemon poppyseed pull apart croissant. Wickedly creative & so delicious. I could actually enjoy & appreciate the poppyseed flavor too. How cool is that. We also had a passion fruit doughnut which was utterly exquisite. Flaky & tangy & juicy. So freaking amazing. & lastly the pear crostata. Again just an outta this world flavor profile w perfect pastry. There were like 10 more things to try too. A special special dreamy place. If i was a local i would be a regular.

We visited Twisted Croissant to pick up some treats to tide us over on our drive back up to…read moreSeattle. Walking in less than an hour before closing, we were surprised to see most of the items still in stock! We ended up picking four things to try: Vanilla Bean Kouign Amann ($7) - This pasty has a sweet yet salty exterior that's complementary in flavor rather than clashing. It's accentuated with a crunchy glazed and caramelized sugar layer that's on the sweeter side. The interior is interesting. There's a cavernous gap right in the center that's filled with a sickly sweet melted sugar syrup. It's unpleasantly sweet and very cloying. The puffed and filled area is large enough that it compresses the other layers so the kouign amann is dense. I've never had a kouign amann quite this sweet before. (3/5) Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Thyme ($5.50) - This cake is so moist and rich, thick and dense, fatty and rich, that it feels like I"m eating a slab of butter. I'm sure it has just as many calories too! It's quite sweet, although not nearly to the level of the kouign amann. Overall, it's just a really rich and decadent cake. (4/5) Blueberry + Vanilla Cream Brioche Donut w/ Earl Grey ($6) - The top of the pastry is dressed with a cream that has an unmistakably strong bergomot earl grey taste. I wish there was way more cream - there's essentially only a dab on top! The rest of the donut is filled with a custardy light blueberry and vanilla jam. It's not too sweet and has an excellent high quality blueberry fragrance, creating an exceptionally strong blueberry taste. The jam is not too thick and is somewhat syrupy from sugar. The donut itself is really soft and extremely airy. It's the fluffiest donut I've eaten in a long time. (5/5) Raspberry Rose Cruffin ($8.50) - This pastry has some fun dehydrated raspberries sprinkled right on top of a light and fluffy cream that's not too sweet. The cruffin base is buttery in taste and great lamination even when filled with the custard and rose/raspberry cream. This is a heavy cruffin that's very filling. (5/5) Twisted Croissant certainly does some some really delectable treats. It's one of my favorite bakeries in Portland!

First time here. Super impressed by the darts, sandwiches…read moreand just bread. Will be back

I stopped by Ken's Artisan Bakery close to 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon so many products in the…read moredisplay case had already sold out. I ended up getting a walnut roll ($2.50) and a jambon-beurre ($7.00). Although there weren't any ham sandwich in the display case, the woman at the register informed us that they'd be able to make one for us on the spot. The walnut roll had been sitting around in the case all day so the outside had developed a hardened crust that was a bit difficult to chew through. That said, the inside had plenty of walnuts, great flavor, and would have been really nice toasted up in an oven. The jambon-beurre here is as good as it gets: high quality butter on artisanal bread, with a simple piece of ham on top. The pickled onions and pickles on the side were a nice touch as well. I wish more places would offer a jambon-beurre, but sourcing high-quality bread and butter is probably the biggest challenge for businesses. If you're here to get one item, I'd highly recommend either a baguette, or the jambon-beurre.

I can't wait for their reopening! Their pastries are luxuriously delicious. They offered the…read morerich, caramelized, decadent French pastry (Brittany) known as Kouign-amann (pronounced queen ah-mahn). These superb, buttery treats (name ="cake" and "butter") are not seen in most bakeries. Their chocolates included in a wide variety of flavors and brilliant colors -- like looking into multi-tiered jewelry box. Staff were always helpful. We're looking and hoping for a location update soon.

We went right when they opened, and there was still a line for pastries. It's been a while, so I…read morecan't remember exactly what we got but I remember liking all of the pastries. They were so flaky and buttery and flavorful. I would definitely come back if I was in the area.

Walk into this little bakery and you feel like you've been transported to France or Italy. The…read moredelights inside the case always have me baffled in my next choice of sweet enjoyment. I usually end up getting a raspberry croissant because it's filled with raspberry AND cream. I miss the espresso toffee marshmallow amazingness, but there are so many options to try, I'll get over the loss. I come here once a month (ssshhh... maybe 3 times). It's my true cheat and since it's such a treat...it doesn't count toward the diet. MORE MACRONS!!

This is such a cute little shop to grab a pastry and enjoy some coffee…read more I'm a croissant fanatic and was looking for a good place to get a croissant. I'm so glad I found this place. They have a great selection of pastries. The croissants are so amazing. You can tell it's a good croissant from all the fluffy layers. It's got a good egg wash on top which makes it crispy on top and soft and buttery on the inside. I also had to get the tiramisu latte. It was made to perfection. I like my coffee sweet so this was right up my ally. I also got a cookie and brownie. When you heat up the cookie and brownie a bit, it's a little taste of heaven! If you're in the area, don't sleep on this place. It's a must try!

Such a cute space to relax in! Feels like I stepped inside an Instagram reel. We tried a slice of…read moretheir pistachio raspberry cake and got 4 macarons to go. The cake was divine! Solid without being too dense, pieces of pistachio throughout the cake, with a thick raspberry frosting that wasn't overbearingly sweet. I would definitely buy again! Service was fast and friendly. You order at the counter. There's a water station with cutlery and napkins, and we bussed our own table. Would definitely return!

Whose place is open late on the weekends and makes great pastries but they serve all around town…read moreand coffee, shops and the like. They serve frozen yogurt from their other establishment. Nice well with big windows and welcoming display cases. They also sell kombucha and other drink drinks in the cooler.

I really love this bakery when I'm visiting Portland. I've been a couple times now with family…read moreafter a friend of mine recommended it. They have a few locations, but I've only been to this one as I prefer a more relaxed environment. It reminds me of the bakery I worked at for 4 years in my restaurant industry days. A little bit rustic in a cozy way--as much as I love a modern space, this feels like a spot regulars would go to for years to come. Both times I've been, I've gotten a meal to order as well as a few pastries/desserts to take with me. The gateau is my favorite and hits the spot, and I really enjoyed the other items I've gotten too.

The counter person was either stoned or didn't care or both . I asked A simple question "are these…read moresalads made today?" I HAVE NO IDEA. After trying to get a definitive answer he started to smile and laugh WHY THE ATTITUDE Better either do drug testing or hiring staff the give a hoot about the customer. He should be fired. Get on it Abby, lead. I left!!!

A Little Neighborhood Gem Worth Finding!…read more While visiting Oregon, my friend and I decided to make a quick stop at Loretta Jean's Pie Shop, and I'm so glad we did! First off, this is one of those places where you'll probably need to find parking on a side street and walk a little, but trust me, it's worth it! The shop is tucked right into a neighborhood, and it has such a cute, cozy feel. It honestly reminded me of someone taking Grandma's old kitchen and turning it into a little diner. There's a counter, a rotating pie display case, and plenty of baked goodies to tempt you, but obviously the pies are the stars of the show! I decided to try a slice of salted honey pie, while my friend ordered the banana cream pie. Now, I'd never had salted honey pie before, and WOW! I really enjoyed it! It had such a wonderful flavor that I actually left wanting to try baking one myself. My friend let me taste her banana cream pie, and the best way I can describe it is like eating a banana cloud! The cream practically melted in my mouth, and it had that lovely banana flavor without being overpowering. It was delicious! The prices were reasonable, especially considering the portions. These aren't tiny little slices of pie. They're generous, tall slices that actually feel worth what you're paying. They also have sodas and water available if you want something to drink. The shop was a little crowded when we visited, but honestly, I can understand why! You might have to wait in line or wait for a table, but you can also take your pie to go. There's some outdoor seating as well, which is a nice option. We stopped in for what was supposed to be a quick snack, and it turned out to be one of those little places I'm really glad we discovered. Cute atmosphere, delicious pie, generous portions, and reasonable prices. I would absolutely go back again! If you're in the area and love pie, this little neighborhood gem is worth a stop!

Holy pie! How does one write a review for the best pie shop and bakery one has ever been to? I…read moresuppose it's one word at a time. So here we go... I've heard about Lauretta Jean's pies for quite some time but have never actually made it inside to get me some and when I finally did make it in, it wasn't pie that I ordered. Overwhelmed by the fabulous display of baked goods that erupted in my face as I entered through the door, I did the one thing I said to myself I wasn't going to do - I ordered something other than pie. Ok, well now, I guess I just have to go back because I know there's some pie there calling my name. Cute and adorable, Lauretta Jean's is all it's reputation makes it out to be. Service was friendly and came with a smile. Ordering my chocolate cream puff was easy and quick, even with a short line ahead of me, and I downed that delectable treat so fast it made my head spin. I wish I'd gone back and gotten some pie as well but hey, you know that just means I have to return. Check out some of the kinds of pies: salted honey, lemon chess, chocolate honeycomb, tart cherry and more. As well as pies, there were brownies, cookies, scones, biscuits, rugalach and more fabulous items filling the display case. Quick - go get you some! And have an espresso to top it off! You won't be disappointed.

I was so excited to discover St. Honoré Boulangerie was within walking distance of my hotel--it…read morequickly became an easy stop during my trip. I ordered an almond croissant and a latte, and my total came to around $11-12 before tip. The almond croissant was beautifully flaky, buttery, and absolutely delicious. The latte was equally enjoyable and arrived topped with beautiful latte art that made it feel like a little extra treat. If you're near St. Honoré Boulangerie and looking for a quality pastry and coffee, this spot is definitely worth checking out.

Pastry, viennoiseries, and bread are all very nice. Onion rolls are always a hit if you bring them…read moreto a dinner at someone's house. For a real treat, get a ham& cheese croissant warm for breakfast, follow-up by an exquisite buttery kouign-amann (hard to pronounce but *absolutely* worth the effort). This in an apricot tart for a wonderful dessert or midnight snack. The only downside is the macarons. No macaron is bad, but theirs are usually disappointing (too crunchy & average fillings). But that's a small downside for how good everything else is.

I ordered a fruit sponge cake for my birthday. It was done fast (called ahead less than 24 hours in…read moreadvance), beautiful (the frosting, fruit design, and writing), a fantastic price ($30), and delicious (everyone loved it)! They were super nice when I picked it up, and even packed a box of candles. Can't recommend enough!!

Overall - A classic Portland staple for Asian pastries that aren't overly sweet but are still…read morepacked with flavor. Location - Located in the plaza at Powell and 82nd with plenty of shared parking. Since it sits at the intersection of two major roads, getting in and out can be a bit challenging if you're going against the flow of traffic. Service - Every time I've visited, I've been in and out within minutes because the staff knows exactly what they're doing. As with any bakery, the selection becomes more limited later in the day. Flavor - I usually go with some type of pineapple bun, and I appreciate that it isn't overly sweet. If I had one suggestion, it would be a little more filling, such as taro. That said, at around $1.50 per bun, it's hard to complain.

We went with friends for lunch a few days ago. It was convent in the neighborhood where we were…read moregoing, so we tried it out. My wife and I ordered a full Bada Bing to split. It was excellent. And it could have easily fed three to four for lunch. And sauce a great combo of flavors! We opted for the non-sesame bread (I'm not a big sesame fan). The bread was fresh and delicious as was the sandwich. Our friends each got something else from the menu and they also were impressed. Very tasty!

I've enjoyed Dos Hermanos at a few different farmers markets, and I'm always impressed by their…read morefood and baked goods, from delicious pastries used to hearty sandwiches. Their jalapeño cheesy bread is a standout for me - it has a spicy kick. I've also enjoyed their Mexican desserts. The lines at their market stalls usually stretch down the block, which says a lot about how popular their offerings are. I recently stopped by the brick and mortar location on SE Stark. While I enjoyed the sandwich I tried, prices were definitely on the higher side. The space itself could have used a midday cleanup - they were quite a few crumbs on the floor and some chairs left out of place. I got the Get Him To The Greek half-sandwich, as well as a full sandwich of their special (forgetting the name now). I will definitely come back when I'm in the area and looking for lunch or when I spot them at a market!