Founded in 2001, Ken's Bakery has been serving Portland for more than 20 years and the notoriously long lines prove Portlanders can't imagine living without it. The bakery was founded by Ken Forkish, arguably Portland’s most famous baker (his book Flour Water Salt Yeast, is considered the holy grail of bread making). This well-decorated bakery has earned praise from Travel + Leisure, USA Today, the LA Times, Food & Wine. Order the leek and goat cheese croissant or the Oregon croissant.

Specializing in delectable French baked goods that require great technical skill to master, Bakeshop is one of the most regarded bakeries in Portland. In 2011, Bakeshop's founder, Kim Boyce, won a James Beard Award for her cookbook Good to Grain: Baking with Whole Grain Flours. And in 2016, she was nominate for the prestigious James Beard Award for Outstanding Baker. Local's Tip: Local’s Tip: During COVID, the bakery is only offering online orders for pickup during the weekends, reserve online.

Lovejoy Bakers is one of the most popular bakeries in Portland. The sun-soaked space is full of heavenly smells and delectable baked goods. The buttery croissants have a satisfying flaky bite, the muffins are perfectly moist and the tarts can satisfy the most ardent sweet-tooth. Local’s Tip: It’s not uncommon for the line to be out the door during weekend mornings. Baked goods sell out quickly, don't skip the Lovejoy Deluxe breakfast sandwich.

St. Honoré is consistently listed as one of the best French bakeries in Portland. The quality of the pastries are a testament to St. Honoré's commitment to fresh and local ingredients. The best pastry on the menu are the chouquettes (buttery and sweet puff pastry balls topped with rock sugar). But honestly you can't go wrong with the Napoleons or a classic eclair either. Just make sure you don't miss their lunch salads and sandwiches, they always seem to hit the spot.

Baker & Spice first came on my radar due to their enthusiastic birthday cake fanbase (trust me, you can't help but notice these cakes are every birthday party in town). Thanks to the massive success of their custom cakes, they opened a great bakery right next door where they serve smooth coffee and perfectly baked treats like croissants, coffee cake and sticky buns. Local's Tip: Seating is limited, arrive early if you want to sit down and enjoy your treat at the bakery.

Expertly trained in French techniques, Marius Pop opened Nuvrei when he moved to Portland from New York City. He's no stranger to innovation and his creative treats are a testament to the joys of creative experimentation. You'll find Nuvrei treats peppered throughout various Portland cafes for good reason -- they're irresistible.

It didn't take long for Little T Baker to win the hearts of locals and rise to the list of Portland's best bakeries. Their French baguette could launch a thousand ships and the perfectly airy pastries would keep the crew going for months at sea. The founder of Little T Bakery, Tim Healea, interned at Pearl Bakery and won numerous awards for his undeniable baking talent before opening Little T in 2008. Local’s Tip: Baked goods sell out quickly on the weekends, arrive early.

Maurice is a Nordic/French luncheonette specializing in fika, which is a Swedish custom that entails a break from activity during which people drink coffee, eat cakes or other light snacks, and relax with others. Local's Tip: If you'd like to get a table, arrive early. There aren't many tables inside and they fill up quickly on the weekends and during lunch hour.

Opened in 2019, Jinju Patisserie is the new kid on the block but we can't remember what we did before them. Offering fancy(ish) pastries in a city known for looking down upon anything fancy, their pastries are completely worth the praise and adoration they've earned in such a short time. Local's Tip: There's no seating inside, but there is a picnic table outside, show up early if you want to enjoy your treat on location.

Originally started in Seattle, Grand Central Bakery made its way south to Portland and locals were quick to embrace the bakery as one of their own. Since first opening in 1993, the bakery now boasts seven locations in Portland. It's not hard to see why though, they churn out warm pastries and perfectly-executed baked goods on a daily basis. The bakery is best known for their bread, which is offered in various local grocery stores.