Bakery

Jonathan Daniel Berkey

5/5

a month ago

Great place to check out the original Voodoo Donuts. While this wasn’t my first time having their donuts, it’s a quaint location that has monthly and seasonal selections. Just be aware of your surroundings as there’s a reason they have a security guard. However, there are good photo spots in the area.

Abhijit Ahir

5/5

3 weeks ago

Incredible donuts at a great price. I am not a huge donut fan, but I tried this place after a friend recommended it to me. I didn’t regret it. Situated in the Old Town area of Downtown Portland, this place is surely worth a visit. There is always a line here, and getting in can take 10-20 minutes. The donuts come in many flavors, and making a choice could be difficult. Just go with anything, and you’ll love it. The area around it is a little shady, but it’s okay. I highly recommend this donut place.

Dri Cristina

5/5

a week ago

Must visit every single time we are here in Portland. The flavors, the creativity and the magic is felt right away as soon as you walk up to the building. This one is my favorite location. Enjoy all the delicious treats they have to offer. Customer service is exceptional. Thank you for the magical experience Voodoo 💕✨

Jasmine Fi

5/5

2 weeks ago

I liked the sandwich I got so much (egg salad) I bought a loaf of the bread it was made with (pain rustique) to take home. By far some of the best made bread I’ve had. The Oregon Croissant was perfectly sweet and tart. I would have been willing to try any of their sandwiches or delicious pastries. From out of town but will definitely be going back again!

Sara Gleasman

5/5

a month ago

Was pleasantly surprised!
I really love anything laminated dough, and they had so many options!
I loved their escargots, they were so different and delicious! I had the passionfruit one, and they have a raspberry one too.
Their Almond Croissants were amazing as well.
Will definitely be back 🥰

Sourabh Jain

5/5

4 months ago

A really good bakery. Their Oregon croissant is delicious. It is crisp outside and filled with delicious berries. It had raspberry, blackberry and blueberry. Other stuff is nice too. Usually their is s line though and it may move slowly you plan for that. Parking is mostly street side. Usually there are spots available.

Siok Cheng Tan

3/5

in the last week

I loved the color of the blueberry donut! unique ingredients used for such lovely donut. From a distance, the purpish color looks like it is made of grapes ingredient. Tasted cold and too sweet for me. I couldn’t really taste out the bourbon or the basil. It tasted like jelly jam on the top.

Helen Thurlow

5/5

in the last week

OMG! Blue Star Donuts is now open in Goose Hollow! First time customer and had the Mexican Hot Chocolate and Orchata. Loved the chocolate one!

Stori Scardino

5/5

in the last week

I’m visiting from Louisiana. We have great traditional doughnuts there, but I’m currently sitting on the floor of my hotel room having just tasted 4 doughnuts from here and I’m questioning why I haven’t been eating doughnuts right all my life. The Mexican Hot Chocolate, Blueberry Bourbon Basil, Raspberry Rosemary Buttermilk, and Carrot Za’atar Friter. Each one blew my mind! None of them sickeningly sugary or densely made. Each has layers of flavors that go together perfectly and the right textures in the right places. This is art in desert form. PLEASE COME TO NEW ORLEANS, BLUE STAR!!! You’d make a killing there! Thank you for this experience.

Ozzie AL

1/5

10 months ago

Don’t order custom cakes!, you show them a design, they agree to do it with some changes and then you go pick it up and it’s completely different, it’s not even close. it wasn’t like a dinosaur cake or a crazy design. do you expect customers to spread the word and say they did a great job when you intentionally didn’t care, never dealt with unprofessional business like that before. Horrible people. Would recommend Unicorn Bake Shop ✔️

Di Wu

4/5

3 weeks ago

A little far from where I live but it’s definitely my favorite cupcake place. Moist cake and frosting not too sweet. Wish it’s more affordable.

Angela Hill Roe

5/5

4 weeks ago

I’ve been coming to this bakery for 10 years and I love the big top cupcakes they are my favorite followed by the coconut. I highly suggest driving a 12 pack for your kids next birthday.

Jonathan Russell

5/5

a week ago

My wife and I came across this place when we were visiting from BC, and boy, did we love it, the pies were amazing and the portion sizes were generous, this is an awesome little place with a lot of character. We’ve been dying to go back but haven’t been able to due to the pandemic, but will definitely be coming back once the borders open back up. Loved this place a lot.

high genevievee

5/5

3 months ago

I drove 25 minutes out of my way to come here and was very pleased with my experience. They have lots of sweet pies and the revised to choose from. Perfect to grab something quick for lunch or bring home for later! I loved the chocolate salted caramel tart so much

Ramona Carpenter

5/5

4 months ago

Magical, AMAZING key lime pie, chocolate peanut butter pie, STRAWBERRY MARGARITA PIE, just a few of my faves. The place has such a charm too, magical.

Cherry Perez

3/5

2 months ago

Cute location. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly, just hope for more dairy free options

LOURDES HENDERSON

5/5

3 months ago

Fast and professional staff. Clean store and great prices. Delicious ice cream and good location.

Anonymous

1/5

a month ago

May taste ok, (tho not quiiiite as creamy imho as HaagenDaaz & a couple others…) but we kinda lost our appetite for B&J over the company making grumpy political stands lately. Dessert is supposed to be relaxing, without cares & negative overtones.

Connie Kuhn

5/5

in the last week

If you can afford the prices, this is a top notch store that has extremely good quality of fresh fruits and vegetables, including pre-packaged. Deli has very good salads, bakery very good variety of pastries, pies, cakes with both large and small portions. I get fresh poke here as well as they have the best quality outside getting it from a good restaurant…or Hawaii! This store is well stocked and has very good variety of imported and local goods. They are a local family owned store and the staff friendly and helpful. High recommend this and their other stores.

Dominique Garofalo

5/5

a month ago

I went to this store today on the recommendation of an acquaintance. Such lovely items! Very helpful and friendly staff. I’m in a wheelchair and I felt welcomed and like I could get around easily in the store. It’s very expensive but there are lots of items there that you couldn’t find anywhere else. I would definitely come back, especially if I was looking to get treats. They have a beautiful deli. Their meat department and produce section are outstanding as well.

James 5385

5/5

2 months ago

Zupan’s is like an upscale Whole Foods. Excellent produce, great cheese and bread sections, wide selection of freshly prepared premium meats, and all the little specialty things you can’t find anywhere else. Only place in Portland that has Bellwether Farms whole milk basket hand-dipped ricotta, which has a texture like gelato, and makes superb Italian dishes like lasagna and raviolis. The store also has an extensive handmade pasta section. You definitely get what you pay for! If you are having guests in town and want to make the best dinner possible, this is the place to shop.

Reuel Warkov

5/5

a month ago

In town visiting and stopped by for a late breakfast. I’m not a fan of corned beef in general but theirs was delicious. I also liked their take on pastrami (below) not traditional but very good nonetheless. With an onion bialy. I’d go back.

Kyle Getsla

5/5

3 months ago

My friend and I stopped here this afternoon. This place is a hidden little gem for lovers of bagels, their common companions like lox, and sandwiches. I had the L.E.O. scramble; delightful egg scramble with lox and onions. Don’t worry, they don’t skimp on the salmon at all; I was shocked by the amount of fish in my scramble. Most entres come with delicious potatoes and at least the breakfast comes with rye toast which can be subbed out for their bagels. Highly recommend.

I overheard a customer asking for off menu items, and they were told politely that the menu has been slimmed down due to staffing. That isn’t to say that the menu is small. On the contrary, it still took up a front-and-back of a 8.5×11.

So, whether you’re familiar with this place and coming back after COVID or new to it as you’re rediscovering the city, I would recommend you stop by.

Brenda Morgan

5/5

7 months ago

Love this place! By far, the best deli in Portland. Staff went out of their way and called a bakery in another part of the city that they thought might have an item that they didn’t have. A really friendly, delightful place. Amazing lox cream cheese & whitefish!

Ozan Ugurlu

5/5

a month ago

They have really worked on their service issues. I went back here again after a long time and noticed that service is much better now. Food quality and taste was always excellent!

Aimee Marentette

5/5

a month ago

Cozy atmosphere. I went in here to get out of the cold while I wait for my cat to he finished at the vet up the street. Will make this my go to place for that now. Best. Hot chocolate. Ever. Would give 6 stars if I could.

Ashley Yang-Thompson

5/5

2 weeks ago

I definitely can’t afford to go here as often as I do, but I do it anyway bc i am terrible with money & avoid looking at my bank account until it’s too late. The staff dresses like the cast of the cult classic 1999-2000 television show Freaks and Geeks, and i adore them all. What better way for me to face the heart of my loneliness, what better way for a poet to engage with her violent, mute fear, than with the world’s best avocado toast and the sad, hilarious unfairness of hospitality work reflected in the beautiful faces of Lovejoy Bakery’s employees?

Michie Adams

5/5

5 months ago

This place makes me so happy. To be able to go to a bakery that makes amazing gluten free and vegan baked goods? I don’t know how they do it but I always stop at Petunia’s when in Portland. Try the cheesecake. It really impressed my husband.

Kathryn Stelloh

5/5

in the last week

Celiac from Denver – such a great treat to be able to visit and get a waffle cone ice cream! I definitely went back the next day to try as many pastries as possible. The only thing that made me sad is donuts are only available on weekends… staff are amazing, food is amazing, can you open a store front in Denver??

Elizabeth Lester

5/5

2 weeks ago

What a cute spot! It’s in a convenient spot downtown with enough on street parking right out front. When I called to see what type of gluten free options there are, the person on the phone was very friendly and knowledgeable. The cupcakes were delicious and I would absolutely come here again.

Ted Huang

3/5

a month ago

My wife normally loves CoCo donuts, so picked a dozen premium donuts for her family this morning. Got 3 Boston creams (Bavarian cream) as part of the dozen…but all 3 were not filled with anything. Fairly disappointing. I’ve never actually had that happen before at any donut shop. And when I called to let them know, all they said was “Sorry.” Disappointing customer service this time around. Hopefully next time is better.

Kali Mustafa

5/5

3 months ago

I love this place. It really has the best donuts and the staff is always incredibly warm and friendly. Sunshine in particular is a great asset to the shop and I always look forward to seeing her when I get my weekly coffee and donut. We’re lucky to have both her and the shop in our community.

Anu

5/5

4 months ago

The service here is wonderful. If you are in a rush just call them to keep your order ready especially in the early mornings they keep it ready for you!! I absolutely recommend this place and they are customer focused, friendly and great quality. They have happy hour as well.

GJ Bishop

5/5

2 weeks ago

Always warmly greeted by any employee there. The shop is clean and smells delicious with fresh baked waffle cones. I especially enjoy their custom cakes which are affordable and easy to order online. My go to is a Coffee Buzz Buzz/ Peanut Butter Cup Shake with whip and I appreciate the paper straw.

Phil Garcia

4/5

3 months ago

Great service and nice chunks of chocolate in my ice cream

Aziz Ghaddar

4/5

a month ago

Clean shop and delicious ice cream

Tenley Spencer

5/5

2 months ago

Best coffee shop in the neighborhood! The oats and honey latte is my go-to. The staff are excellent and you’ll always feel welcome here. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating making it a great place to work and meet up with friends.

Alan Muench

5/5

2 months ago

First time my wife and I have been here and we both agreed it was some of the best coffee we’ve had. Pastries were very good also. And a great vibe in the shop. Highly recommended!

William McKenzie III

4/5

a month ago

Nice staff, quality coffee and nibbles. Outdoor seating in small two-somes or several park benches under canopies. Knocked one star because there were two people working behind the counter but one was at the far end talking to a regular and ignoring the line of customers.

Jessie Ogden

5/5

3 weeks ago

I highly recommend eating here! One of my favorite places in Portland by far. Wonderful breakfast food at great prices, and the owners are so sweet and friendly. If I could go here every day I would. Love it!!!

Jesus Torres

1/5

3 months ago

Hello good morning, today is the first time in the donut place, the service is aggressive to my person. Example (I comment that it takes a long time and she answered me do not come anymore) I m sorry not expected this attitude. Thanks for you services. God it’s great

Kim Boyce

5/5

a month ago

One of the Best apple fritters!! All there donuts are good and they have unique donut names and flavors that other donut shops don’t have.
The owners are a married couple and work there and are VERY friendly!! They have family pictures all over the place it’s super cute 😍

Chris Miller

5/5

a week ago

I grew up eating authentic NY style bagels on the east coast, and I can tell you Bowery Bagels are legit! I can’t go a week without coming here.

I would respectfully argue that any reviewer claiming these to be “too hard” may not be totally aware of (or perhaps just do not like) what an authentic NY bagel is. They are boiled for a few seconds before they get baked. This seals the crust and gives it that authentic bagel crunch on the outside that bubbles slightly when toasted and develops another layer of flavor, while also remaining chewy on the inside. This is what makes a great bagel. Most store bought and inauthentic bagels are soft because it is simply just enriched wheat flour bread shaped in a circle. Not here. These are quality. I don’t think it’s fair at all to criticize a bagel shop or dock them stars for having authentic NY style bagels, which is what the website even states they do.

Bowery is the best and the staff are lovely too

Anne Bunster

5/5

2 months ago

I ordered the Dan Burnside Bagel on Garlic Herb, and got an iced vanilla latte from Bowery, both were amazing!! I literally took a bite and went “oh my god…. Oh my god!” it was so good. Coffee was perfect, and one bagel sandwich kept me full all day. Definitely coming back soon!

Michelle Meek

5/5

2 weeks ago

Clearly anyone who left less than 5 stars doesn’t know how bagels should taste. I got an everything bagel with herb schmear and it was absolutely divine! Perfect level of crunch. I recently moved to the PNW and y’all like your bagels doughy and dense for some reason – these bagels are definitely not that.

Gaby Breiter

1/5

6 months ago

EDIT: I have been a long time customer of this bakery for 3 years, I’ve never been disappointed until today.

We arrived at 8 am waited for 30 minutes, and were met by an exasperated staff who was answering phones as we tried to order.

It’s clear nuvrei has shifted their attention to subscription boxes and selling cookie mix ($15 are you serious). We could see people prepping a huge amount of pastries in the kitchen below but their upstairs inventory was DISMAL.

I’m almost convinced the pastries in the case were a day old. I’ve had maybe a dozen or so berry brioches over the years. They’re normally soft and so good! Today the one we ordered actually crunched as I took a bite it was that over baked.

It’s sad when a business who once operated with so much care and attention to detail falls by the wayside but I guess that’s just how it goes sometimes.

I would encourage you to find another local bakery as it’s clear this one is past its prime and doesn’t care to maintain quality for walk up service.

Old review:
Best bakery and staff on the west coast.. possibly the world.

Lydia Cheng

5/5

a month ago

Great spot for croissants and macarons. The croissants are the best in the city – perfectly flaky with a soft and open crumb inside. Not sure if they do dine in (not many chairs/stools around) but great spot for grabbing coffee on the go. Can’t wait to try their pistachio and everything croissants!

David Davenport

5/5

a month ago

We went for the coffee which was great. The surprise bonus was a Parisian perfect croissant. It was buttery and flaky, and nice to dunk in my cappuccino.

Joshua Kim

5/5

4 weeks ago

To me, hands down THE best donuts and fritters in the Portland metro area. Their donuts and fritters are not overly sweet and fritters aren’t oily, which are common complaints I tend to have with others.

Hugo Tak

5/5

3 months ago

Recommend this shop if you are looking for the donuts with different tastes from others. Specifically their mochi donut is really tasty. Go bite one.

Luke Bradshaw

5/5

2 months ago

Just got myself a lavender latte and it’s perfect! Just the right amount of sweetness, and the foam is perfectly smooth!

Diana

5/5

in the last week

My friend and I were visiting from Utah and came here 3 days in a row! Super nice staff, fast service and amazing food. We will be back next time we are in town!

Maggie O’Neil

5/5

2 months ago

I usually don’t leave reviews, but the amount of service I was given here was so amazing! So me and my girlfriends were in town visiting and stopped in to get some donuts; we were not disappointed! Thomas, the young man who works there with piercing emerald eyes was so kind and thoughtful helping us out. (Which helps because I usually take FOREVER to decide what I want.) I had their organic cold brew, which was a bit pricey but totally worth it! For donuts, I had a their Devil’s Glaze and Rose Water Donut! Both were extremely yummy and delicious! If you are in the Portland Downtown Area, please stop by!

Lucas Kerper

5/5

a month ago

Awesome donut shop! Quaint and cozy atmosphere. Good place to read a book or hang out with friends.

Gaby Breiter

5/5

a year ago

Nice slice at a decent price. Dig their seasonal flavors, Hawaiian is the best.

Linn J.

5/5

a year ago

I did a back to back pizza slice eating day. Checkerboard has by far the best slices in Portland. It’s gotta be the best slice I’ve ever had, actually. Great slightly charred crust, perfect tomato sauce & funky cheese with a little bit of a bite to it. 5/5, easy.

Karen Strickland

2/5

a year ago

Went by on a Saturday evening around 7 and was told that they ran out of dough…? What kind of pizza place doesn’t have enough ingredients to make it through a Saturday night?