We were heading to visit family in the area for dinner and were asked to bring dessert. While driving 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. read more

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Stopped in after seeing some fun videos online. Wasn't in the mood for cake - instead, we got a brownie and a cookie. They were ok - not bad, but nothing to write home about either. Staff were friendly. read more

This is a really good bakery. The homemade products are awesome. The prices and quality are better than stores. The staff are very polite and professional. The bakery is clean and has a large dining area if you want to eat there. Skylar is a rockstar. read more

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Can't believe I didn't know about this awesome business til last week. Silverton Connections suggestion. The caramel apple cheesecake was beyond fantastic. My new favorite place for goodies. Thank you to the gentleman who assisted us. read more

Absolutely delicious! I had a piece of carrot cake and a peanut butter bar. The carrot cake is to die for! Made from scratch, so moist and tasty! Icing is just as delicious. And the peanut butter bar, that's just a little slice of heaven on earth! If you like peanut butter, this is a must have. I will be going back on my way out of town tomorrow morning to try a cinnamon roll and several more slices of carrot cake to take home! The ladies working were very nice. There were no carrot cake slices out and when I asked if they had any she said she had a cake she just needed to cut it, if we didn't mind waiting. It didn't take but just a minute and it was well worth the wait! The store is very welcoming. Cute decor, friendly atmosphere. So glad I stumbled upon this gem I highly recommend visiting, you won't regret it. read more

Good selection of cakes and other baked goods, but the cakes are the best! Only here for a week and already tried chocolate blackout, afterschool cake (chocolate frosted yellow cake), carrot cake, and a cinnamon roll! Do I have a sweet tooth? The blackout was my favorite! They also serve a very good coffee and have a dining area if you want to enjoy your cake there. They've got a large busy cake kitchen meaning these guys are well liked in this community. The cinnamon roll was good, but I recommend they just can it cinnamon roll cake! Even make it look like a cake. The dough is very cake textured not like a traditional cinnamon roll. Not bad but I would give it a perfect score if it were just called a cake! Needless to say, I'll be back! Many more cakes I'd like to try! read more

I thought I would try the bakery my daughter keeps taking about. There was a group of people ordering when I arrived, but my wait time was short. Their pastry cases are packed with individual slices of cake and the selection ranges from the traditional (the "Afterschool", which is yellow cake iced with chocolate buttercream) to the fancy (Champagne , white cake filled with champagne mousse, iced in buttercream). I selected the Raspberry Lemonade (Lemon cake filled with lemon filling and fresh raspberries, iced in raspberry cream cheese icing). My slice was generous and tasted as good as it looked. I took my slice to go, but they have a great area for sitting. I'm already planning what I'll try next time and can't wait to serve one of their creations at our next family event! read more

I hate to give a negative review to something that tastes so good but...We had ordered a strawberry cake early in the week to pick up on Friday. When we got there, they brought out the cake to show us. I told my wife there are no strawberries on top. They said "oh, yeah, we need to get those for you". They went to the back for a minute and came back to tell us they were out of strawberries. They said we could wait for him to run to the store to get some. It bothers me that they knew that strawberry cake was going out but didn't have any for it. Didn't offer to compensate for the inconvenience either. We stopped by a store on the way home and picked them up ourselves. read more

What a gorgeous bakery! Their bakery items are so pretty and delicious. I was visiting my sis who lives in the area and got a selection of their goodies and each one was confection perfection! Honestly, I'd be 500 lbs if I lived closer to this gem. Beautiful shop, treats, and lovely nice staff. Stop in and experience this amazing bakery! read more

Such lovely cake every time. Grab some slices or order a whole cake, you will be thrilled.

Wonderful memories...always a best friends stop and must have! Best desserts in the area! Lunch menu simple warming! read more

They have the best muffins and their cakes are good too. I haven't had anything that I didn't love!

Best cake and treats! Awesome that you can purchase by the slice or call ahead and order a whole cake! Definitely recommend stopping in to try their delicious treats! read more

Our family was celebrating two milestone birthdays together in one special party. We wanted two unique cakes for each guest of honor. The one we ordered from The Lovin Oven was an amazing Lemon cake. Not only was it beautiful, but it tasted as incredible as it looked. It was more expensive than we were used to paying, but if you have an occasional which warrants the best, do yourself a favor and check out The Lovin Oven. read more

The Lovin Oven - Our special cake. - Bakeries Near Me - Stayton, Oregon

Best cake around. I have never had anything here that was even just "good". It has always been the best! You will not be disappointed if you give them a try! read more

I have been a fan of this best kept secret for YEARS. I remember having cakes and baked goods from here when I was a teenager and always being so excited after I moved from the area to go back to make it a must do on my list. I was so excited when I recently came back to town to see this new larger storefront. The selection is so much bigger than I remember but the cakes and treats are still amazing. The tall cake styles have always been my favorite. They look so elegant. Seriously the best place ever and always friendly service! read more

The Lovin Oven is a wonderful bakery! Their cakes are amazing and you should definitely try their cinnamon rolls!

Love the service you get at Lovin Oven. Everybody is so cherry, you can tell they have such passion for their cakery/bakery! And the deserts are the best you will find!! You will want one of everything! read more

Best cake ever! Will drive here from Salem! Cakes so far tried: Truffle, Birthday, Champagne, Chocolate! read more

The Lovin Oven - Truffle cake - Bakeries Near Me - Stayton, Oregon

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My all time favorite is the tuxedo cake! YUM! But all the goodies are great. Make sure you try the shortbread cookies!! Their new location is lovely. Nice place to read a book & have a treat. Not crazy about their coffee but everything makes up for it. Can't wait until they get their espresso station set up! PS-nice clean bathrooms!! LOL read more

Best place to get dessert for dinner, friends gathering , wedding , or even big event. We ordered 45 big cakes for an auction and they were all Perfect and wonderful. Lots of flavors daily !!! Give this bakery a shot you will not be disappointed read more

Beautiful and delicious cake! I came in hoping I could order a next day cake after we had to make a last minute change. Walked out the same day with a gorgeous cake. Customer service was A+++ We will definitely be back! read more

The Lovin Oven - a birthday cake with lit candles - Bakeries Near Me - Stayton, Oregon

The best not so secret secret!! The most amazing confectioner....shhh don't tell everyone. The yum factor is off the charts.

Absolutely amazing cakes. Worth the drive. Reasonably priced considering what other bakeries charge for cakes that are not half as good.

We ordered a cake to be used at a wedding. While the cake was delicious and what we ordered, it was put in a box that was to small, the lid wouldn't close without damaging the cake. And there were no bumpers to keep it from sliding around and hitting the edges of the box in transit. Once it arrived on location we had to do some work to fix it and add decorations to the cake to hide all the imperfections. read more

Yummy cakes by the slice or whole. Great stop for a treat or date night dessert! They have cookies and other goodies too!

Went in to get my daughter a birthday cake. She wanted the birthday cake flavor. Didn't see any in the case. Asked if they had any and the very nice girl at the counter not only went in the back and found us the last one not spoken for, she also wrote Happy Birthday and my daughters name without me even having to ask. 10/10 on customer service. What about the cake you ask?? The cake was AMAZING!!! 12/10!!! Even thing about that cake was perfect and delicious. There was only four of us and we might have eaten a quarter of it. Took several pieces to family and one to the neighbor and still half the cake left. This will be the only place I buy cake from now on. read more

Every time we come into Stayton this place is a MUST. First off the owner is an absolutely amazing and hospitable gentleman who truly cares and wants his customers to have the best experience possible! I'm a brownie snob, and theirs is one of the best!! Always so excited to try the different cakes in their case. Looking forward to what they'll have next time! read more

Super friendly staff and amazing desserts. My son and I shared a piece of truffle cheesecake and it was amazing. Will be back for my daughters upcoming birthday and many occasions after that. Also incredible reasonable prices. No complaints! read more

Best cake in the valley! So many flavors and options! Oh and their brownies Best thing to do, go get like 8 slices and turn it into an 8 flavored cake so good! read more

Home town hit. We have used them for several events and leaha have a win for their products.

Best cakes around. Impresses everyone we serve it too. We (our families) have ordered probably close to ten times and have been extremely happy each time. The raspberry lemonade cake is my favorite but we have ordered a champagne cake, red velvet, German chocolate.. they even put the cutest poinsettias on my daughters cake for her nutcracker themed birthday. read more

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Did you know this is the restaurant responsible for baking the decadent, unimpeachably delicious and utterly consistent cakes at the Konditerei? I found a little piece of heaven in the form of big piece of cake! read more

Delicious cakes for any occasion, have used this bakery for all our special occasions. Very professional, beautiful looking cakes.

We LOVE this place! The prices are reasonable and the goodies are delish! We have never had a bad purchase. The staff is friendly and it is worth the drive. read more

Chuck B. is right! Lovin' Oven can always be counted on for tasty fare in the heart of downtown Stayton. Well, "always" means Wednesday through Friday....but nevertheless! If you go for lunch their soups are great, if not a little gloppy, but the best on the menu is the Spicy Jack sandwich, piled with meat and a little kick with pepperjack cheese. Cakes are all delicious, especially After School if you can get your hands on it, but the prize treat is the mint brownie. Always satisfying, always cool and creamy, and never makes you feel the "I-just-ate-a-huge-piece-of-cake" guilt. Sigh. read more

Been going here since preschool and have always been delicious! I placed the eyelashes hence why they look a little droopy.. but my daughter LOVE LOVE LOVED her unicorn cake! read more

The Lovin Oven - a cake with a unicorn horn on top - Bakeries Near Me - Stayton, Oregon

Well, at this point we have bought dozens of cakes and cheesecakes from The Lovin' Oven. They're always the best, and everyone is so nice. They also have super yummy sugar cookies! read more

Can you say yum, yum and yum. Lovin Oven cakes are the bomb!!!

amazing desserts! Good sandwiches. Wish they would expand the days open... but would you?