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.

Our favorite bakery in town. Today, we enjoyed Ken's Blueberry Lemon tart and Northwest Cherry…read more (it's cherry season here) tarts. An assortment of Ken's amazing breads including their Raisin Pecan liaf, Brioche and my favorite: Ken's Country Brown. Service was fast, friendly and efficient!

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.

One of my favorite bakeries alongside berlu bakery and babcia bread. Their croissants (butter,…read morealmond, chocolate, savory) are my absolute favorite thing to get. If you can't finish the croissants day of, make sure to retoast them in the toaster oven! It will still be buttery and flakey and delicious! I love getting their bon bons as gifts for others (too expensive to just get for myself ) and my favorite pastry is their snickers bar. Gosh, not much else to say because others have such a good job with their reviews. They're currently looking for a new location and I'm sad to see them leave their old spot on Williams.

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!

Dropped by again after awhile (I don't always go to uptown) but when I do I need to drop by!…read moreService was great as they were kind and friendly-especially telling us they taped the base of the cake to avoid it from tilting and falling. I got the chocolate noir again because I loved the richness! It was delicious and strong! I also got their croissants this time! It was one of the best croissants I've ever had! It was light, airy, and the butter taste was not overpowering. It was fantastic! Yes, this area is a little more $$ but it's worth going and if I ever drop by an Artisserie Fine Bakery, I will get it (and try their other goodies, too!)

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!

Stopped in to hear the free jazz concert that is given on some weekends. The musicians were…read morefabulous. The place gets pretty packed because who doesn't want a good pastry and coffee while listening to fantastic jazz. We were able to try the vanilla cream, puff and the cheesecake. I wish we didn't split the vanilla cream puff it was that good just have for yourself. The bakery is decorated really pretty and bright colors makes you feel like if you're in a Candyland. Stop by and try their desserts. They were so good. I forgot to take a picture.

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!!!

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 best bakery in the world. I would love to live here, I wouldn't even mind if an evil witch made…read moremy brother and I live in a house made of Lauretta Jean's desserts, even if it was only to fatten us up and spell our eventual demise. Their Victoria pie is my happy place, blueberry flavor. It would likely be my last words, "Blueberry Victoria Pie... Lauretta Jean's..." RIP with Victoria Pie on my tongue. If that isn't heaven what is? Oh yeah don't have single pic to share as I have inhaled both individual slices and whole pies when I have received them. I cannot imagine anyone who has the self control to wait on their dessert long enough to snap a pic. If you do props to you for your impulse control. I think my neural wiring snaps and I devour it in a single breath, not unlike my Australian Shepherd's behavior when he sees any morsel... Family diner kind of ambiance albeit I have only taken pieces or wholes to go. If anyone has been to NYC Two Little Red Hens, similar vibe and similar level of deliciousness, long lines, and quality desserts.

The crust isn't my favorite here. It's really hard and stiff…read more - raspberry rhubarb: so excited to see another place serve this combination. Extremely sad that this pie slice was so very bland. - strawberry shortcake: loved all the whipped cream. The pie crust was kind of weird with it. - chocolate peanut butter: not bad. Very rich. - smores: my favorite! I love the toasted marshmallow topping. The service was super friendly! The packaging was weird... just chocolate sticky smears all over the outside of the box... and not even a bag to at least stop from getting your car sticky from the mess.

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.

My wife and I have been here three times now, and there is a lot to love. Every baked good we've…read moretried, both sweet and savory, has been amazing. We've had a couple of their sandwiches, which were fresh and delicious. You can also get a salad on the side with fresh vegetables and a tasty dressing. The only thing we haven't liked is the coffee. No matter what kind of drink we've had, it just hasn't been good. Otherwise, it would be 5 stars, easily. As for the service, the people who work there come across as a little intense and overly serious, but they are also quick and accurate. The restaurant itself has a nice cafe feel. I definitely recommend it if you're looking for some tasty treats and delicious breads.

This is the best cake I've ever had in Portland, so much better than any other cake shop I've…read moretried. It's a very down-to-earth little bakery, and you might never be drawn in by the storefront while passing by. I ordered a durian cake with extra durian, and I even got to choose the color of the frosting. My family couldn't help but laugh when they saw the vibrant colors I chose. It felt incredibly personal for a once a year occasion and it didn't look like one of those generic cakes you can get anywhere. The cake itself was scrumptious. The sponge was light and fluffy, and they used real durian, which completely satisfied my craving for this tropical fruit that's hard to find outside Southeast Asia.

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.