Candes Homemade Goods

If you haven't tried the lemon cake YOU MUST! It was super moist, very lemony and beautiful. We…read morehad 12 guests who were blown away by the flavor. The staff is very accommodating and friendly. You won't be disappointed by anything at the "lovin' oven"

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

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Panezanellie Breadstick Shoppe

4.9(140 reviews)

6.2 km

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Incredible food and service! The owner clearly takes pride in their product and customer service. I…read morenever miss a chance to go here and judging by the line to order, neither do others.

Great pizza the best I've ever had in my 45 years. You can taste the quality in each bite. This was…read moremy first time going and it will not be my last.

Carrot cake!!!!

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Front of restaurant

Gardner House Cafe and Bed & Breakfast

4.8(72 reviews)

7.7 km

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Went with a friend for the first time recently. I had never even heard of it being that I'm not…read morefrom Stayton, but it was really good. Had a turkey Panini, a half sandwich and some kettle chips. It was very tasty. My friend had a portobello mushroom and she said it was delicious. She had really wanted a piece of their coconut cream pie that she says is fabulous, but they were sold out. Hope to come back again and try it!

Sorry to say, today was the day to try Gardner House. So I Thought. Checked Yelp tonfind something…read moreamazing. Drove out of town just to find a note on the door. Do I have Bad Luck? Or should I have called and not trusted Yelp??

Dining Area

Belgian Waffle w/ Fruit

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Entrance to our cottage

Covered Bridge Cafe

3.4(123 reviews)

7.8 km

Relaxed breakfast and lunch restaurant. Service was polite and patient. Helped explain the menu,…read moreand made accommodations for dietary needs. Super helpful young waiters made sure our drinks never emptied. Corner location , popular with seating outside for waiting. And you may need to wait. We had a party of 7, all had a great meal, and bill was only $120! Highly recommended

The Covered Bridge Restaurant was a pleasant experience all around. I was warmly greeted…read moreimmediately, even though they were very busy. The menu has a nice variety of choices for breakfast and lunch and today I was there for breakfast. I loved that they always made sure my coffee was filled up and hot. I ordered their bacon and eggs, and the bacon was very thick! They eggs were fixed over medium as I requested and the toast came with homemade jam. The atmosphere was cozy, well lit and the clientele were obviously happy to be there. I will definitely come back with friends.

View from our booth! Bacon and eggs here rule!

Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs

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The covered bridge

Cuppa Joe

4.4(25 reviews)

5.7 km

The woman who served my coffee made my entire day special. She was so sweet! And, she made good…read morecoffee. My Nutter Butter frappe even had real peanut butter in it!

Cuppa Joe is good and service is usually okay. Not super friendly like other places are and…read moreunfortunately they don't have loyalty rewards anymore so I don't go as often as I did in the past even they are the closest place to my home. Old ownership was much different which, I think, made it a much different environment. Wish it was as good as it was back then.

Infuse Red Bull

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Roth's Fresh Markets - Stayton

3.9(18 reviews)

5.8 km

Wonderful price friendly store. And staff was excellent when searching for a certain itemread more

Very disappointed in the burgers we ordered, they were SO good the 1st time we ordered a month ago…read more Tonight was a waste of our money. They didn't taste fresh,they were sloppy and had barely any Veganise mayo on them. We won't order them from here again. Service was ok at least.

How do you like them apples?

Wine for days

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Some cute little dessert

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

1.7(84 reviews)

6.8 km

Watched a worker bend down put hand on floor, use other hand to pick up something off the ground…read more Then walk over and without washing his hands made my ice cream cone.

I mean, I guess they tried?…read more I will start with the good: The message is as requested and handwriting is lovely. I scheduled my order of this Blizzard cake about a month in advance of the day I needed it and it was ready on time. Easy and quick to pick up. Unfortunately, this design looks incredibly rushed and the flowers are just so tiny. I ordered a "puff border" and the border is just not at all the same. I believe the brown sides are due to the flavor of cake that I ordered-- although, I would have appreciated an associate communicating that such would by the case before creating my cake. Overall, the process of ordering the cake online is not at all straightforward. Their website page for ordering custom cakes seems broken on mobile devices- which is why I went with a Mother's Cake design in the first place. After ordering, I waited two days for an associate to call me( per the online instructions), so that I may pay. They didn't call, so I called. Not a huge deal! Although, upon calling, the associate I spoke to was initially rude and less than friendly/ service oriented. It made the phone call unnecessarily negative and I do wish that I had cancelled my order right then. Instead, I brushed it off and trusted the process... Overall this was a disappointing experience!

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Quesadilla Wizards

4.5(11 reviews)

6.8 km

my wife and I LOVE this place. we've been coming here for 3 years now, and are addicted to the…read morevampire repellent. Always consistent, and served with a smile.

OMG. We had the Emperor's New Zhoug and the Horcrux, and both were amazing. The Emperor's was…read moreexactly what I was hoping for -- full of cilantro, rich flavor, lots of cheese, grilled to perfection. The only thing I'd wish for is more vegetables either as optional add-ins or combinations.

Horcrux

Applewood smoked bacon, shredded chicken, and house made ranch!

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Rare Item: July Sith Lord: deviled eggs, green onions, seasoned baked potatos

Candes Homemade Goods - desserts - Updated September 2026

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