We visited Twisted Croissant to pick up some treats to tide us over on our drive back up to Seattle. 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! read more

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Why, oh why have I never been to Twisted Croissant before? Located in Irvington on Broadway, this bakery produces some of the most delicious pastries I've had in a long time. Crispy, airy, buttery and oh, so delicate, my raspberry cruffin was the dessert dreams are made of! If you've never had a cruffin... what are you waiting for?! It's croissant dough baked into a muffin shape. And the particular version I ordered today was filled with sweet and creamy vanilla custard and raspberry jelly. My mouth is watering describing this now, a true sign I'll be returning to experience this delicacy time and time again. There are three locations of Twisted Croissant in Portland, and this is the only one I've visited. The interior has a classic Parisian bakery vibe, clad in white subway tile from floor to ceiling. The bakery case in front of the store is beautifully stocked with fresh pastries, perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea. However, be advised, there are only two tables in the back of their public space, so it's not particularly inviting space to sit and enjoy your breakfast. Given the location, I assume there is outdoor seating in the summer months, but don't quote me on that. Regardless, run here if you haven't been. These baked goods are worth the visit! read more

Twisted Croissant - Look at the interior of this delicious cruffin! Amazing! - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Used to get this at my nearest farmers market. First time at this location. Cozy but the pastry menu is extensive. Got the savory ham and cheese rosemary croissant. The rosemary is the star. Also got a seasonal cruffin special banana cream. Very flavorful! read more

Twisted Croissant - Rosemary ham and cheese croissant and then banana cream cruffin - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It was okay. We went late before closing. No croissants sadly. We had a chocolate cake. It was a little hard and not worth the price. Too sweet. Inside was dark. There are benches outside to sit on. read more

Twisted Croissant - Chocolate cake thing - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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If you're looking for a big croissant with the possibility of unique rotating flavors, you've found the perfect spot! The staff at various locations is always friendly, service is prompt, and the atmosphere is clean and simple. The croissants have great lamination, and there are other pastry choices too! Pro tip: Use the InKind app here for offers and discounts! read more

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Pretty expensive but anytime you come to a bakery like this it's a luxurious experience. We visited on a Sunday afternoon; many of the items seem sold out but what was left was still delicious. We tried their chocolate croissant and the seasonal earl grey blueberry cheesecake. The croissant has gorgeous lamination with a delicious thick filling. I had to swat my husband away from the last bite and he's not even a croissant guy! The cheesecake was also excellent, not too sweet which was a surprise. The blueberry flavor came through while the earl grey was more subtle. Both felt decadent. There's limited indoor seating, one long standing table. Self-serve water station with metal cups was a nice touch. Bus your own table. The one gender neutral restroom was very clean. read more

Twisted Croissant - Earl grey blueberry cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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love the mushroom and peach pastry. very delicious and filling. the texture with the savory and sweetness taste had a perfect balance. it's very flaky and strong. it's a small place with limited seating. came in the afternoon and it was pretty empty. service was friendly. read more

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Obsessed with my seasonal cheese danish with raspberry and pistachio. The danish was flaky and beautiful.

Talk about amazing crossaints, this place knows what they're doing!!! A super nice employee helped me decide what to order. I ended up with a plain butter croissant and the lemon poppyseed pull apart croissant. The butter corssaint was so incredibly light, flakey and buttery, one of the best butter croissants I've ever had. And the lemon poppy seed one was truly divine, I've never had anything like it. I totally forgot to take a picture because they looked so good I reflexively inhaled them. Overall a 10/10 for flavor, customer service, and overall experience. A little on the pricey side but WELL worth it for the taste and quality! read more

Pastries were cold, would recommend to go when they first open so pastries are more fresh. But they were still yummy regardless. CRUFFINS are everything! Service is kind of cold but gets the job done. Cute spot with a few tables inside. They have coffee drinks available as well. read more

Not oily, not mushy, perfectly baked croissants (and even this brioche donut). They had a char siu croissant we tried, likely inspired by LNY, and the char siu and pickled scallions balanced each other out with the crispy, crunchy, flaky sesame seeded croissant. We equally enjoyed their rosemary ham, chocolate, and plain croissants. My banana brioche donut was fluffy and lightly sweet (filling-wise) and not overly. Twisted got me twisted! Thank you! read more

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They have a Cafe in NW portland. This localtion (in NE PDX) is their main bakery to my knowledge. We tried the lemon blueberry pull apart again and it was ridiculously amazing (again!). Nice to see the consistency and a mark of a great, professional bakery. This time we also tried the passion fruit cream puff. WOW!! Also exceptional. Tart passionfruit center with a giant ball of vanilla cream on top and a perfectly baked choux pastry. I can highly recommend both those items! Having tried just 2 items thus far but both being exceedingly good, this bakery has easily risen to the top of the heap in terms of PDX bakeries for me. I look forward to (pacing myself) and trying even more items soon!! read more

Amazing worth the stop , would definitely go back , but go early the sep out , everything I bought there was delicious

The experience was horrendous and uninviting. The employee didn't greet me, the store was not kept up, and it was 4pm and the store closes at 6pm and they only had 3 items. Left the establishment disappointed and unimpressed not worth the time going. The worst part of the the bakery was the bad sign and the rude employee that seemed like they didn't want to be their. Luckily I'm from out of town and I will not be returning. read more

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I adore Twisted Croissant! I like to come here and order one of almost everything and then share it with the fam. We have lots of favorites. The kids can't get enough of the chocolate croissants and sesame donuts which are much more refined than any croissant or donut they've had prior. I'm obsessed with the Raspberry Rose Cruffin which is easily the best pastry in Portland (sorry JinJu I love you too). The savory pastries are also fantastic! I'm not big on cheesecake but my family is and they'd lay down and die for the basque cheesecake here - watching them eat this you'd think they were starving. The coffee is also outstanding. Tip: The best stuff can run out quick on the weekend so don't try to go too late! read more

My sister and I stopped by this croissant spot in the afternoon, around 3 PM, so we knew we might be limited on options and we were. Most items were sold out, so we both went with the s'mores croissant. To be honest, it was more of a chocolate croissant with some light s'mores-inspired toppings. The inside was filled with a rich chocolate mousse, and the only thing that made it "s'mores" was a drizzle of marshmallow on top and a few bits of graham cracker sprinkled over it. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't $8-worthy either. Texture-wise, the croissant was flaky but lacked that signature buttery, soft interior you'd expect. Instead, it felt a bit heavy and overbaked. I get that we came later in the day, but I've had croissants from other bakeries close to closing time that still tasted fresh, light, and delicious. If you're going to market something as a s'mores croissant, it would be great to see that theme carried throughout maybe with a marshmallow or graham layer inside, or at least more balanced flavors beyond chocolate. As it stands, this felt like a dressed-up chocolate croissant, not a true s'mores experience. Would I come back? Maybe to try something earlier in the day but I'd skip the s'mores read more

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Twisted croissant has the most beautiful pastries I have ever seen. And an abundance of them. I came here once before a little after 4pm and they were sold out of almost everything so today I came back in the morning. I got the blueberry lemon pull a part-insanely good. It was almost like a croissant bread pudding but you could still taste all the layers. It did have a hair in it that I had to pull out which was unappetizing, but I understand mistakes happen. I want to come back here and try just a plain croissant. They also have great coffee. The pull apart was 6.50$. Something to note is there is no seating. So pretty much a takeout only spot. Employees are very nice. I believe they have 3 locations. read more

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The tarts here are pretty good, but they sell out so early. We arrived around 11 AM, and all the croissants were already gone. The remaining options were limited, and they had no plans to restock for the rest of the day even though they close at 6 PM. If you want their full selection, get there early. Otherwise, you might miss out! read more

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Didn't go here in person but my friends got me some croissants from here and they were amazing. One is a rose cream one, and the other was plain butter. Just goodness, flakiness in the right places, and enough flavor. This is as good as croissants you get in Paris. Would definitely need to come back and in person read more

Twisted Croissant - Rose cream croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Every item we purchased was delicious, especially the beautifully stripped chocolate croissant. Perfectly flaky, reminiscent of Parisian croissants. The lemon basil cream on the strawberry rhubarb crostata makes for a great combo and my kid gobbled up the Basque mini-cheesecake before anyone else could get to it. Definitely would visit again next time I'm in Portland. read more

Twisted Croissant - Strawberry Crostata with Lemon Basil creme; Chocolate croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Amazing deserts! It is a fancy establishment in a hotel setting. when you walk in and are greeted by a very friendly and helpful staff. The croissants that I bought were amazing and I highly recommend! read more

Yooooo this place got you Twisted like Keith Sweat Talk bout croissants this way and that a ways. So many variations of this treat there's something for all y'all sweet and savory tooth's. Will def find a good excuse to come back and try all the diff types. This locale is smaller than the one in Sellwood as far as seating for chillaxing goes but it's where all these pastries are made so you best believe upon entering you are enveloped in a buttery scented hug. Staff is just as sweet as the offerings. read more

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Remarkable croissants! Standouts - chocolate croissant- deep rich chocolate, tender interior and wonderfully flaky exterior. lemon poppy seed pull apart bread- flavor bomb of lemony goodness without being too sweet. Cherry almond twice baked croissant- heaaaavvvy but delicious. Got ours fresh from the oven - the cherry compote was ooey and tart, similar to a cherry pie. The almond paste inside was rich but not too sweet. Very good but this one put me to sleep. Friendly staff and wonderful mochas! I think the price point is fair given the quality of what you are getting. read more

Sad we only had coffees here because the patties looked amazing! We really enjoyed the small shop's friendly, inclusive vibe. The coffees were delicious and just the afternoon boost we needed. read more

Inflation! Wow!! I came here the other day and noticed that their prices have gone up to $9 - $10 for a pastry. I had the Squash quiche. It was cold and a lil runny inside from the squash and the bottom was a lil soggy. TBH, I think this place may be just a lil too pricey for me. read more

This bakery was a great find while we were visiting Portland. My husband and I shared a Raspberry Rose Cruffin and a Blueberry & Maple Cruff Puff. I loved both of the desserts. The cruff puff reminded me of a blueberry monkey bread. I loved how soft it was. The cruffin was moist and delicious. I loved their unique variety of pastries and would definitely come back next time I'm in town. read more

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Close but no cigar. (This review is for the slabtown location on Northup.) Can't anyone in Portland make a decent ham & Gruyère croissant? First, this location may be so new that Google maps & Apple Maps show the location to be on the corner of Northrup & 21st, when in reality it is located on Northrup & 18th. The venue is very cool. It's in the lobby of an upscale apartment building and the ambiance is great. So is the staff. Friendly and helpful. Where things go wrong for me is that yet another place does not know how to make a traditional ham & Gruyère croissant. Ken's ham & cheese, while delicious, is too doughy. Paris Baguette has virtually no ham (see my other review), St. Honore Boulangerie slices theirs open like a sandwich, Jinju does ham, bacon, & cheese, Nuvrei adds mustard (sliced open)... Instead of taking a thin slice of ham, a peice of Gruyère, and rolling it up with the croissant dough, they take a big slab of ham (just lazy), and, for some weird reason, they add grain mustard. Yuk! Again, great venue, nice staff, not a great croissant. So sad. If you go, go for coffee, a cappuccino, and something else. Pass on the "ham & cheese." read more

Twisted Croissant - Supposedly a ham & cheese croissant. Lacking. - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The Rosemary ham and cheese croissant was delicious! Freshly baked buttery croissant with ham, cheese, and a little dijon mustard inside. The maple blueberry cruff puff was not as tasty. It was like a very dry monkey bread, and the flavors didn't meld well. I went definitely give this place another try and go for a brioche donut or one if their cream puffs next time. Everything on display was tempting. Service was a little cold but the place was busy as it was a weekend morning. Small location with limited seating in the back and very few tables out front on the sidewalk. Not the most aesthetically pleasing or warm and inviting space, so we didn't stay long. read more

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This is the main bakery for all the locations, so the customer area is small and limited seating. However, the customer service and quality are top notch. Pastry price is a bit high with one $8.50 and the other $7.50. However, you won't be disappointed. The raspberry rose cruffin and chocolate croissant were excellent. I was afraid the cruffin would be floral, but you couldn't taste the rose. I was surprised by the custard and raspberry inside the cruffin. Soft and flaky was you would expect a cruffin. The croissant was flaky and layers of chocolate. Not too sweet. The coffee and matcha lattes were perfect. Not sweet and complemented the sweet pastries well. Overall, it's a great place for pastries. Due to the price, this is more like a weekend or monthly treat and not a daily visit. The friendliness of the staff and high quality pastries outweighed the price and limited seating. read more

My sister and I stumbled on Twisted Croissant on a Friday afternoon while we were in the area getting massages at Zama Massage. I had a full stomach since we recently had lunch, so I wistfully walked away without buying anything. I couldn't stop thinking about the pastries at Twisted Croissant, and it tormented me. On the last day of my trip, I woke up early to beat the morning rush and arrived at Twisted Croissant when it opened at 8am. I got there a few minutes before opening time, and there were already a few people formulating a line out the door. The wait wasn't too bad though. I was served rather quickly as the parties ahead of me didn't hold up the line since they knew what they wanted to order. There were so many goodies to choose from, and there was no way I could narrow down my choices down to just one. Here was my haul: Pecan & Vanilla Tart - This was the dessert that branded its image in the back of my mind when we first stopped by Twisted Croissant. This was what I came back for. Sweetness of the tart was more subtle than prominent. The pecan crushed center was like a gooey butter. Wild Blueberry & Earl Grey Paris Brest - Paris Brest is one of my all-time favorite Parisian pastries, and it's so underrated. I'm bummed that bakeries and patisseries in the USA don't make more of these. When we stopped by Twisted Croissant the first time, this was completely sold out. I was told that the head baker may not make this next time, so I felt fortunate that it was available the second time around. It was exactly what I expected it to be. Great choux pastry, and the blueberry compote in the middle made it very unique. Didn't quite get the taste of earl grey. Maple, Mascarpone, & Pistachio (Seasonal) - Loved this donut. It had a soft brioche crumb, and the marscapone filling was excellent. I was a fan of the maple glaze and crushed pistachio. Raspberry Rose Cruffin - I ate the bottom half of the cruffin, the part that inserts into the cup. The texture of the croissant was buttery and flaky. Whole thing was covered in granulated sugar. Liked the custard filling. Sticky Toffee Basque Cheesecake - Sticky Toffee Pudding is one of my favorite desserts to eat and make. They really captured the essence of the date flavor. The cheesecake was super smooth. White Chocolate & Raspberry Torte w/ Rose & Lychee - I lived in Paris for some time, and this reminded me of a torte that I loved from one of the patisseries there. I got all the flavors in a bite - from the rose, lychee, white chocolate to the raspberry. The cremeux was delicate. read more

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Their croissants are truly a work of art gorgeous to look at and absolutely delicious. Every item is so tempting, I wanted to buy them all! During my three-day trip to Portland, I couldn't resist going back for their bread two days in a row. I even visited two different locations to stock up and brought some back to Los Angeles to share with my colleagues. Everyone loved it, especially the seasonal pumpkin croissant an absolute standout. Highly recommended! read more

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Wow, I was amazed how beautiful the pastries looked! Of course, they also tasted great! I usually rate a place based on their plain butter croissant. Not all are created equal. They can also look good but dry inside. This one was buttery and flaky, so many layers of lamination! Definitely give this place a try if you're looking for a well made croissant and other fun uncommon flavors of tarts. There is street parking in front of the shop. read more

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We arrived at 11 am on Mother's Day only to discover they were sold out of croissants!!! They only had a handful of desserts left. So, we ordered a couple of lattes, which were delicious! Sadly, we will have to wait to experience their croissants. It would have been nice to offer us a coupon for a future visit. The staff seemed overwhelmed and too busy playing the blame game to think forward on how to turn our disappointment into a future positive experience. read more

The reviews were raving like it was the best crossaint ever but it was just average. Nothing special. Not enough chocolate in the croissant itself in my opinion. read more

Great croissants and donuts! The fillings for the raspberry rose cruffin and boston cream donut were not too sweet. The cruffin had a hint of rose to it The staff was also nice and helpful with suggestions. read more

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So delicious! I enjoyed this thoroughly with my 4-year-old and 6-year-old daughters as a holiday treat. read more

Twisted Croissant - Vanilla Raspberry Rose Cruffin - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Must try if you're in the area! I've eaten many an artisanal croissant and laminated pastry, and Twisted is now one of the most memorable. We had a savory and a sweet and both were delicious but if I had to choose one, the raspberry rose was my fave -- tasty cream filling which I liked even as a cream-averse person. Staff was super patient in checking the ingredients list for allergies too -- so appreciated read more

Twisted Croissant - Mushroom hazelnut croissant and Raspberry rose cruffin - Bakeries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Twisted Croissant came highly recommend by one of my friends! Small wait when I arrived Saturday morning. I ordered the below: -raspberry rose cruffin $7.50 -black sesame brioche donut $4.75 -chocolate and hazelnut scroll $7 -croissant pain suisse $6 -chocolate croissant $6.50 -butter croissant $5 Ordering can take awhile. Could be a bit more streamlined with a visible menu with ingredients. My favorite was definitely the raspberry rose cruffin. Made to perfection! Street parking only. read more

Wow! What a wonderful patisserie. Staff was super helpful and friendly. Very cute space. On the smaller side but there is room to sit and enjoy. I got quite a few different items for a dessert potluck at work. We got butter croissants, chocolate croissants, and the wild strawberry and fromage blanc brioche donut, the apricot & almond croissant, the seasonal lemon and poppy seed pull apart croissant, the raspberry rose cruffin, the chocolate & cherry pain suisse, and finally the twice baked chocolate, peanut, and caramel croissant. Every thing was absolutely delicious. It's so hard to choose a favorite, but I'd have to say the wild strawberry & fromage blanc broche donut. It was heavenly!!! The chocolate croissants were right behind it. Swirled beautifully with the perfect amount of chocolate. Divine. I will definitely return! read more

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Cute little bakery to stop by for a pastry. There's some street parking along the front. The inside is bright and the case of deserts at the front just pulls you in I opted for their cruffin and was delighted by the light fluffiness of it. The cruffin is topped with whipped cream and filled with pastry cream. It is rolled in sugar also. The cruffin was not too heavy and just perfect for a little treat. The pastry cream was not too sweet at all and the whipped cream was not sweet either! read more

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