I picked up a Coconut Cake from the Marsee retail location. The staff on the phone was incredibly…read morefriendly and courteous. Kudos to Marsee Baking for the excellent customer service! The cake itself was perfect. My wife and I like coconut cake with white cake, not yellow, which is how Marsee does it. We both agreed it was the best cake we've had in Portland in the five years we've lived here. Just outstanding - light, fluffy, perfect cake and frosting. We will be coming back!!!

I picked up a cake which stated was chocolate and raspberry. We got home and cut and served was…read morenot even close to what was advertised. The cake was dry and no flavor. Apparently the picture online does not even match what's in box

Very flexible and great service. The cake we ordered was as good as ot could have been. The shop…read morehas a great intimate setting, perfect for any tea party.

Went in today because I saw their shop looked cute and had an advertisement of a new drink in the…read morewindow that looked really good. It was a mango lemonade with guava foam. Got my drink and it looks nothing like advertised. Talk about false advertisement. I already understood when the lady said they didn't have any guava foam but this honestly felt like a bait and switch. My mom went in to ask why it didn't look the same, the lady just said "oh that's Ai. That's why it doesn't look the same."

The sweet pastries did not disappoint! I literally had a chocolate chip cookie at the farmers…read moremarket and headed over to the cafe the next day. The tarts were delicious! I love how the tarts absolutely melt in your melt! The fruits are fresh! I also really enjoyed the olive oil cake. So yummy. Perfect for tea.

The moment I bit into my Cardamom Orange Blossom Brioche, I knew I had to review Orange & Blossom,…read moresimply so I remember to come back next time I'm in Portland. I was in Portland for an extended weekend trip to visit a friend last month. This was definitely a side quest that I had not planned for. But we had an early start on my last day and stopped for a quick bite while waiting for some friends. And OMG! The cardamon orange blossom brioche is soo soooo good! I'm still thinking about it today. I was this close to buying a box to bring home. Only thing stopping me: I had a long flight (with a layover) and they're $6 each. $6 isn't bad when I'm having one. But for a box? It adds up..quickly! Plus my goal is definitely not to gain a million pounds, as would happen if I bought a box (because I would likely eat it all without realizing it lol). That said, amazing pastries! Definitely on my TO-VISIT list on my next trip to Portland :D

I found this hidden gem located in SE! It was a great find and I got what I was looking for. They…read morehave a couple options for cheesecake sizes and also cheesecake cupcakes! Recommended to Call in advance for big orders. All reasonably priced and well packaged. Lori was very helpful and if you buy bulk you can receive a small discount. She even offered to take my cakes to my car. Very sweet. thank you! It was a pleasant walkin first visit. :) Everyone enjoyed all of the sweets and we didn't have any leftovers! I will be sure to come back for a sweet treat! Keep doing what you're doing! No bags available for large orders. Might be a good idea to keep a Costco size box in your car to hold your. Minimal Street parking. No real place to dine in but always nice to enjoy them at home! Open m-f only.

After Afuri, we stopped by here to get some cheesecake to go…read more We chose the Classic Vanilla and Marionberry Cheesecake. Marionberry is a type of blackberry so it's on the tart side. Both were really delicious! I preferred the Marionberry because I love tart desserts, and the bf preferred the classic. Some of the best cheesecakes I've had. I love supporting small family shops! If you love cheesecake and other baked goods, definitely come here to try them!

Hidden gem, charm overload serving delicious, rustic baked goods. Both outside and inside is pink,…read morewith lots trailing plants, vintage cake dishes and tiered platters, and an entire wall of framed pictures; another with dried flowers; with lots of hearts and stars sprinkled in. The footprint of the bakery is tiny, but there is ample seating at their various tables. The pastry counter has a variety of baked goods that changes by the day. The gentleman behind the counter explained that it's challenging to determine the traffic during the week, so weekdays do have a less varied selection. however, there are still plenty of options! The weekday I visited, after seeing someone on Instagram devouring several cookies, scones and muffins, they had all those items plus pinwheel pastries, biscuits, popovers, quiche, hotdogs in pasty, mini chocolate lava cakes, and tarts. Hard to choose! Especially when I no longer over indulge on sweets and pastries So I limited myself to just one item. Opted for the popover freshly filled with Bavarian creme upon ordering. The popover was light and airy, but it was the sweet, delicate Bavarian - or maybe French - creme that took it over the top! They need to be eaten there, not saved for another day. On weekends they also have frittatas and breakfast sandwiches which I love. lily coffee is also available. And they have a dish with day old items for $1.50. The only downside is the tiny parking lot shared by several other stores so it's always packed. I drive a tiny Smart car and still had to maneuver and do a few k-turns to get out safely. Recommend parking on the street!

This is the cutest spot! It feels like being on vacation. We loved how it was decorated. Lots of…read moreitems to pick from. Friendly owners

Delicious pastries & breads! We picked up 4 types of pastries, 2 savory & 2 sweet, and a loaf of…read morerye bread, at a pop-up event they were at. The people were so nice & mentioned they will be opening a new brick & mortar location in Milwaukie sometime this year. Looking forward to trying more from them in the future. In the meantime, follow them on Instagram for updates as to where they'll be & what they're baking.

Call it what you want... Pop Up, Co-Op or Business Collaboration…read more Babcia Bakery is the BEST. I found them on TikTok and put them on my PNW Hit List. Let start off by saying that the customer service was great and everyone was friendly and helpful. The pastries are so fresh and delicious to say the least. Babcia has made my Platinum Star List of must places to try when in the PNW. So let it be written... So let it be BAKED.

Cute vibe, quick service, and loved the tea. I ordered a chamomile tea and it came out in a super…read morecute pot and mug.

Good coffee. Warm and slightly sweet and bitter. Decent amount of seating. Sell pasties as well…read morenext to the register. You'll be sure to buy one haha

We had our wedding here last weekend and we couldn't be more pleased! Morgan was a breeze to work…read morewith and our event went off perfectly! I would recommend this venue a million times over. Plus it doesn't hurt to know that your hard earned money is going to a good cause!

What a gem we stumbled upon when we found The Village Ballroom!! Connected to The Oregon Public…read moreHouse, The Village Ballroom is a nonprofit event space where 100% of the profits are donated to a local charity!! Pair this with the fact that it ended up being the most reasonably priced venue in town, and my husband and I were absolutely sold. The space is beautiful, with very little need to decorate because it is so lovely on its own. The entire event staff was so helpful and responsive, getting us answers right away and clarifying with us along the way. All the costs were explained very clearly and they were up front with us in how cost might be affected whenever we wanted to add something or change something. For a very reasonable fee we opted to use their staff for bartending, as well as the purchase of non-alcoholic beverages. Additionally, we chose to pay their staff (again, a very modest fee) to take care of clean-up after the event, as we didn't want to burden our parents and friends with that task. The venue has very nice chairs to use as well as a good variety of tables of different sizes (included in your rental fee). They also have linens which can be rented through them, saving the hassle of renting from another company and paying for deliver/pickup fees. The venue coordinator even worked with my wedding coordinators, offering suggestion for ways to expedite setup and the flip (we did both ceremony and reception in the ballroom). I really feel like this space is an under-appreciated treasure, and can't imagine why more people haven't caught on. Because my husband and I met working with a homeless community, we felt so good about our choice to go with The Village Ballroom, considering their direct connection to social justice and giving back to the community. It was the absolute perfect setting for our perfect day.

Loved Jet Black so much on my recent visit to Portland. The vibe of the space was so chill and…read morecomforting, and the coffee was delightful. As its an all vegan spot they also had great pastries from a variety of local bakeries. I went up to the counter a few times to get more and the staff member was equally kind and friendly each time.

I like this location, and liked it when it was a different coffee shop before. It's a little…read moreindustrial with high ceilings and old floors but still welcoming. (They could use a couch :) ) It's tucked away in a residential neighborhood a block south of Killingsworth and a few blocks north of Alberta. And yes, it does have a tiny skate park adjacent. I've never seen anyone use it. This is Jet Black's second location, their other being in Gateway. They roast their own coffee. lt is a vegan shop, meaning they offer coconut, almond, oat, or soy milk. They have pastries from an assortment of local bakers that are also all vegan. If you can, enjoy your coffee in-shop for some awesome latte art. On my most recent visit, I got their special (pecan pie latte) to go. It was good. The shop is definitely in my rotation of locations to visit when in the area.