Portland, Oregon is a city of very cool people, hidden gardens, quirky museums, and of course, cafes with hot coffee for the cold weather. While you are there, do check out Portland Saturday Market, the nation’s largest weekly open-air arts and crafts market in Waterfront Park. Handmade, unique creations are sold here. There is also the landmark bookshop, Powell’s City of Books, that covers an entire city block. With nine colour-coded rooms, this is the world’s largest, independent, used and new bookstore. Fancy visiting Portland’s sister city, Suzhou? You don’t have to travel far; Lan Su Chinese Garden, a Ming-Dynasty style garden, is built in the style of Suzhou. The garden’s teahouse serves light snacks and traditional teas. Apart from these unique attractions, the city’s many museums and its zoo will provide days of endless amusement. When you get tired and need a doughnut, these gluten-free bakeries in Portland will provide a much-needed coffee break! Check out this list of gluten-free bakeries serving up sweet treats in and near Portland, Oregon.
1. New Cascadia Traditional
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
New Cascadia Traditional started as a stall at the local farmers’ market and has now evolved to be a wholesale production facility slash cafe that sells gluten-free bread and pastries. The founder has gluten intolerance, and from this, a desire to bake bread and cakes that he can eat became a business. The baguette comes highly recommended, and the pizzas are also a fan’s favourites!
New Cascadia Traditional
Address:1700 SE 6th Avenue Portland, OR 97214
Website:New Cascadia Traditional
Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM - 5 PM; Sat: 8:00 AM - 4 PM; Sun: 9 AM - 2 PM
Average price for two people: Under 20 USD
2. Gluten Free Gem
This independent, family-run bakery was born out of a mother’s love. The owner started baking gluten-free treats for her daughter, diagnosed with Celiac disease. A GFCO Certified bakery, they continually research on ingredients to ensure that the facility and products served are 100% gluten-free. The employees are also educated about the risk of cross-contamination from other allergens. The lemon poppy cake seems to be a reviewer’s favourite.
Gluten Free Gem
Address: 140 NE Broadway St, Portland, OR 97232
Website: Gluten Free Gem
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 7 AM - 4 PM; Fri & Sat: 7 AM - 5 PM
Average price for two people: Under 20 USD
3. Back To Eden Bakery
Editor’s note: establishment is permanently closed
Back to Eden Bakery is considered a community bakery, as its founders believe in creating a space that everyone can come and enjoy gluten-free treats. They promise to serve food items that are completely free of gluten, wheat, dairy, eggs and meat. The menu is plant-based and free from common allergies such as soy, nuts, potato, coconut and so on. Everything is made completely from scratch without any artificial flavours or preservatives! Any icing on the cakes is made from spices like turmeric and saffron. Definitely, an interesting place to visit!
Back To Eden Bakery
Address: 2215 NE Alberta St Portland, OR 97211
Website: Back To Eden Bakery
Opening hours: 9 AM - 9 PM
Average price for two people: Under 20 USD
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4. Petunia's Pies & Pastries
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Petunia’s Pie and Pastries sells a plethora of innovative baked goods, all gluten-free and vegan-friendly. The owner has battled a severe intolerance to gluten and diary despite a love of baking, and her journey to eventually start this business is inspiring. The products here are made with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Their pastries are so delicious that even non-vegans rave about them online. The Cookie Monster Babycake gets a lot of mentions in reviews. The interior of the cafe is also a huge draw for its princess theme with the walls painted pink, matching tables and chairs to complement the whimsical design.
Petunia's Pies & Pastries
Address: 610 SW 12th Avenue Portland, OR 97205
Website: Petunia’s Pies & Pastries
Opening hours: Sun: 9 AM - 7 PM; Mon - Thu; 9 AM - 8 PM; Fri & Sat 9 AM - 10 PM
Average price for two people: Under 30 USD
5. Piece of Cake Bakery
Photo by @eatsportland on instagram ?
Posted by Piece of Cake Bakery on Thursday, 25 January 2018
This quirky bakery offers fabulous cakes and desserts. The vegan, gluten-free cakes are elegant and get many return customers for various occasions, be it weddings and birthdays. The food designer and founder also has a special education degree and has combined her expertise, making cakes that are gluten-free, perfect for many children with autism on gluten-free diets. The signature chocolate cake has won praises at cooking shows, and many customers also give their thumbs-up for the cake.
Piece of Cake Bakery
Address: 8306 SE 17th Ave. Portland, OR 97202
Website: Piece of Cake Bakery
Opening hours: Mon-Thur: 9 AM - 8 PM; Fri: 9 AM - 10:30 PM; Sat: 10 AM - 10:30 PM; Sun: 12 PM - 5 PM
Average price for two people: 30 - 50 USD
6. Cupcake Jones
Cupcake Jones serves exclusively handcrafted cupcakes, with all of their cakes, fillings, frostings and garnishes handmade in the bakery. The cakes are made using high quality, natural ingredients and come in a variety of flavours. From Velvet Painting and German Chocolate to Pumpkin Pie and Strawberry Lemonade, the cupcakes are a healthy treat for all!
Cupcake Jones
Address: Pearl District 307 NW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Website: Cupcake Jones
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 10 AM - 8 PM; Sun: 12 PM - 6 PM
Average price for two people: Under 20 USD
7. Bliss Bake Shoppe
Bliss Bake Shoppe is in the Bethany Village shopping centre. A spacious bakery, it sells vegan and gluten-free options for those who have special diets. Apart from cupcakes, there are also birthday cards, candles, chocolates and condiments for sale. The chocolate covered cherries and chocolate chip pancake are favourites amongst customers. Apparently, on Mondays, the cupcakes are just 1 USD!
Bliss Bake Shoppe
Address: 4708 NW Bethany Blvd Portland, Ore 97229
Website: Bliss Bake Shoppe
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11 AM - 8 PM; Sat: 9 AM - 8 PM; Sun: 12 PM - 7 PM
Average price for two people: Under 10 USD
8. Kyra's Bake Shop
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Kyra’s Bake Shop’s claim to fame is that they are a four-time cupcake war winner on FoodNetworks. Apart from cupcakes, the cinnamon rolls are also a sweet treat for those with gluten-free diets. The founder uses French classic baking techniques for the pastries, and there are also grain-free options available.
Kyra's Bake Shop
Address: 599 A Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Website: Kyra’s Bake Shop
Opening hours: 7 AM - 5 PM
Average price for two people: Under 20 USD
9. Liberated Baking
Liberated Baking is a gluten-free facility that specialises in bread, deli items, and pastries. Many of the selections that they sell are also dairy free or vegan. No wheat, rye, or barley is used in the bakery. They have an extensive breakfast menu and many customers enjoy the sandwiches and coffee. A popular choice is the cinnamon roll.
Liberated Baking
Address: 16100 SE 82nd Drive Clackamas, OR 97015
Website: Liberated Baking
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9 AM - 6 PM; Sat: 9 AM - 4 PM; Sun 9 AM - 2 PM
Average price for two people: Under 30 USD
10. Fehrenbacher Hof
“The Hof” is a coffee house that has many goodies, amongst them gluten-free pastry from GEM. All baked items are baked from scratch with the freshest ingredients. The extensive menu has breakfast sandwiches and burrito with an array of fillings, from ham to potato patties. If you require gluten-free sandwiches, just let the staff know and they will prepare your food separately from the rest with gluten-free bread. The unique coffee house showcases the former owner’s antique collections, an eclectic mix of musical instruments and collectables from around the world.
Fehrenbacher Hof
Address: 1225 SW 19th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
Website: Fehrenbacher Hof
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 6 AM - 6 PM; Sat & Sun: 7 AM - 6 PM
Average price for two people: Under 30 USD
Plenty of gluten-free options in Portland
The chilly weather, laidback atmosphere, and many coffee clubs mean Portland is a place where you can tour at leisure, enjoy the many twists and surprises the city brings. Gluten-free options, as shown above, are plenty. This is good news for those with severe allergic reactions to gluten, as they don’t have to miss out on the sweet, baked treats that are a joy to have with a cup of coffee. So book a vacation at Portland now, and look forward to that delicious doughnut with a great coffee!
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