Who’s in for a fun trip at Portland in Oregon? If it’s you, then keep on reading! Portland has many reasons to fall in love with. Eateries from world-known chefs, a vibrant urban lifestyle, as well as many museums, theaters, and art exhibitions, make this city a popular tourist destination. In other words, it’s a place for everything and everyone. But let’s focus on food, and especially what comes after food, the dessert! If you are a globetrotter who declares himself as a citizen of the world and also known for your sweet tooth, then you’re reading the right article. Portland is home to a number of sweet and desserts spots. We gathered the 10 best sweets and dessert spots in Portland, Oregon that you should not miss at any cost! See for yourself!
1. Pix Patisserie / Bar Vivant
Pix Patisserie offers an authentic taste of French desserts, in the heart of Portland. Since 2001, they serve traditional French recipes, some as they are and some others with an innovative twist. You should definitely try their delicious decorative boxes of chocolate and their house-made hazelnut spread. And most definitely, try their ice creams, or one (maybe two) from their delicious cake selections, such as the Incognito Cheesecake with candied lemon and raspberries. Bar Vivant can be found inside Pix Patisserie, for Spanish tapas, if you want to take a break from all that sugar. It’s made to serve their large collection of fine drinks like wine, champagne, cider, beer, and many more.
Pix Patisserie / Bar Vivant
Address: 2225 E Burnside St., Portland, OR
Website: Pix Patisserie / Bar Vivant
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 4pm - 12am; Sat - Sun: 2pm - 12am
2. Back to Eden Bakery
Editor’s note: establishment is permanently closed
Next in the list with desserts in Portland is this 100% plant-based, vegan, and gluten-free bakery. You heard that right! You can try the cheesecake, cookies, fudge, cupcakes, macaroons, toffee bars, and so many more! Worth-trying is their dairy-free soft serve, and the traditional ice cream in flavors like coconut, chocolate, cherry amaretto, salted caramel and more. Try drool-worthy floats, banana split, shakes, and sundaes.
Back to Eden Bakery
Address: 2217 NE Alberta St., Portland, OR
Website: Back to Eden Bakery
Opening hours: 9am - 9pm (daily)
3. Portland Style Cheesecake & Dessert Co.
They’re baking the most delicious desserts and cheesecakes, for 27 years now. Portland Style Cheesecake & Dessert Co. uses the freshest ingredients in the market, and they are all non-GMO and all natural. Sink your teeth into their heavenly cheesecakes, moist butter cakes for every occasion, and delicious chocolate bars and cookies.
Portland Style Cheesecake & Dessert Co.
Address: 1232 SE Oak Street, Portland, OR
Website: Portland Style Cheesecake & Dessert Co.
Opening hours: Sat: 10am - 4pm; Mon - Fri: 9am - 4pm (closed on Sun and holidays)
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4. Petunia’s Pies & Pastries
Among the delicious desserts in Portland, is the tasty Petunia’s Pies & Pastries, catering for all of your special events like weddings, and pastries. Here you’ll find options for vegans and people with gluten intolerance. Try fresh breakfast pastries, layered or mini cakes, doughnuts, pies, and the list goes one. There is one thing for sure, they’re all delicious!
Petunia’s Pies & Pastries
Address: 610 SW 12th Ave., Portland, OR
Website: Petunia’s Pies & Pastries
Opening hours: Sun: 9am - 7pm; Mon - Thu: 9am - 8pm; Fri - Sat: 9am - 10pm
5. Rawdacious Dessert
Rawdacious Desserts serves vegan and gluten-free desserts. You’ll fall in love with their house-made energy bars in a variety of flavors, cheesecakes in regular and mini sizes, truffles, popsicles and many many more. All naturally vegan, without a soy base. Did we mention that they also look too pretty to eat?
Rawdacious Dessert
Address: 4520 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97218
Website: Rawdacious Dessert
Opening hours: Mon: 9am; Tue - Sat: 10am - 7pm; Sun: 11am - 4pm
6. Pacific Pie Co.
In Pacific Pie Co. you’ll have the best pies in Portland. Try the chocolate bourbon hazelnut pie, or sink your teeth in a delicious key lime pie. The non-pie desserts include chocolate coconut almond tart, and monthly flavors, like cheesecake, or seasonal fruit crisp. They also organize cooking classes for desserts.
Pacific Pie Co.
Address: 1520 SE 7th Ave., Portland, OR
Website: Pacific Pie Co.
Opening hours: Wed - Sun: 11:30am - 9pm; Mon - Tue: 11:30am - 5pm
7. Via Delizia
And our list with heavenly desserts in Portland goes one with Via Delizia. It’s a charming bistro, with savory Mediterranean and Italian flavors, specializing in European-style gelato, and freshly baked pastries. Try seasonal cheesecakes, honey crepes, tiramisu, or gelato affogato with ice cream and espresso.
Via Delizia
Address: 1105 NW Marshall St., Portland, OR
Website: Via Delizia
Opening hours: 8am - 7pm (daily)
8. The Cookie Dough Café
The Cookie Dough Café is heaven for those who prefer not to bake their cookies! Their edible, gourmet cookie dough comes in so many flavors! Raise your spoon for some Oreo-flavored cookie dough, confetti, vegan brownie batter, gluten-free oatmeal chocolate chip, or grab a mint brownie batter bar.
The Cookie Dough Café
Address: 120 NW 13th Ave., Portland, OR
Website: The Cookie Dough Café
Opening hours: Sun - Tue: 12pm - 9pm; Wed - Thu: 12pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 12pm - 11pm
9. Papa Haydn
Papa Haydn serves as a restaurant, but their desserts are the soul of the menu. Try a banana malt, or cherry forest cake, and don’t forget the lemon curd tart, or some of their classics like a delicious bourbon ball, or the German chocolate cake. They make custom cakes for weddings and celebrations.
Papa Haydn
Address: 701 NW 23rd Ave., Portland, OR
Website: Papa Haydn
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11:30am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 12am; Sun: 10am - 10pm
10. Ruby Jewel
Who doesn’t love ice cream sandwiches? Our last but definitely not least listing for desserts in Portland is the one and only Ruby Jewel with its delicious ice cream sandwiches! Get yours in an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie with butterscotch ice cream, or try brown sugar and Oregon strawberry!
Ruby Jewel
Address: 428 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
Website: Ruby Jewel
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 12pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 12pm - 11pm
Life is short, eat dessert first
It doesn’t matter if you’re a dedicated chocolate lover, or you like tarts, fruit desserts, and ice creams, or if you are vegan or you follow a gluten-free diet, these desserts will satisfy your sweet tooth! Before checking in to Oregon, make sure to note down all your favorite desserts in Portland, and why not, try them all! Sweet travels from Trip101!