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These 5 Donut Shops In Portland Will Have Your Mouth Watering Uncontrollably

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Published Nov 12, 2016

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Katherine Green

Donuts are serious business in Portland and people will wait in long lines just for the promise of a sugar fix. If you are ready to take the plunge and splurge on some of the best donuts around, get ready to line up and head over to these donut hot-spots around town.

1. Voodoo Donuts

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The prized donut shop of our town, Voodoo Donuts does crazy donuts best. If you want a donut with all the extra fixings on it, like your childhood favorite cereal or bacon, this is the place to go.

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The wait at the downtown location is downright crazy most times of the day, but you can head to the eastside location for quicker service. Voodoo Donuts is located at 22 SW 3rd Avenue and 1501 NE Davis Street.

2. Pip's Original Donuts

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The relative new guy on the block, Pip's serves up some impressively addictive small donuts. Topping the cake morsels with extras ranging from honey to Nutella to seasonal jams, these little donuts are just what you need in your life right now.

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Pip's is located at 4759 NE Fremont, and also shows up at community events in its donut truck.

3. Blue Star Donuts

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Blue Star Donuts are great. They are slightly more expensive than others, and the flavors are all grown up, but still don the brightly colored fantastical look of kid's donuts. With multiple locations around town, there is surely one close, making eating a Blue Star donut a no-brainer.

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Blue Star Donuts is located at 3549 SE Hawthorne, 3753 N Mississippi, 1237 SW Washington, 921 NW 23rd, and 672 SW Gaines.

4. Annie's Donuts

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Annie's is where you go for the classic favorites. Featuring a wide variety, the old-fashioned donuts draw the strongest following. Get there early to ensure you get fresh donuts.

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Annie's is located at 3449 NE 72nd Avenue.

5. Helen Bernhard's Bakery

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Another bakery of a time past, stepping into Helen Bernhard's is like stepping into your grandmother's house. Stock up on time-tested favorites here.

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Helen Bernhard's Bakery is located at 1717 NE Broadway.

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What is your favorite donut shop in Portland? Let us know in the comments below.

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These 7 Places In Portland Have The Most Incredible Chocolate Chip Cookies

Discover the best places in Portland to enjoy delicious chocolate chip cookies.

Updated Feb 9, 2023

Written by 

Katherine Green

Nothing says delicious like a fresh, warm chocolate chip cookie. This perennial favorite can be found in epic form all around town at these seven bakeries and restaurants that shine at making this simple treat. Next time you want to enjoy some of the best chocolate chip cookies in Portland, head to these local spots to get your cookie fix. Of course, that's not all these bakeries are known for, make sure you sample a little bit of everything.

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1. Petunia's Pies & Pastries

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What could be better than a warm gooey chocolate chip cookie? Two warm gooey chocolate chip cookies smashed over a scoop of creamy cold vanilla ice cream! Petunia's Pies & Pastries is one of the best places in Portland to satisfy your sweet tooth. Even better, the entire shop is gluten and dairy-free!

Learn more about how Petunia's Pies & Pastries came to be in this video:

2. Courier Coffee

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As you know, Portland has some amazing coffee shops. If you are downtown, stop by this small no-frills coffee shop and bakery for a delicious chocolate chip cookie and a cup of coffee. You might just find yourself going back again and again for more.

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3. Dove Vivi Pizza

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Finish a delicious pizza feast with these chocolatey treats from Dove Vivi. This NE shop delivers quality flavor and you will definitely want to come back for more.

4. Ruby Jewel

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Ruby Jewel may be known for its ice cream, but its cookies are pretty great too. While the chocolate chip is a standout, the snickerdoodles are pretty amazing too.

Learn more about the Ruby Jewel test kitchen on NW 23rd Street and how it makes its delicious ice cream cookie sandwiches in this video:

5. Baker & Spice

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Excellent bread, pastries, and cookies are what you will find at this SW bakery that makes fantastic chocolate chip cookies. Once you have your fill of the bakery, you can head to the neighboring cakery for all things cake. Baker & Spice is one of many delightful restaurants in the area.

6. Woodlawn Coffee & Pastry

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This NE shop serves a lovely breakfast, creates delicious pastries, and makes a noteworthy chocolate chip cookie, among other scrumptious cookies.

7. Grand Central Bakery

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The classic chocolate chip cookie shines here with these epic-sized cookies that are so amazing. With seven Portland bakeries, these cookies are close by wherever you are in Portland. The one near Multnomah Falls makes for a tasty treat after a day at the falls.

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Learn more about how Grand Central Bakery's founder Gwen Bassetti, got started in 1972 and how it led to the opening of Grand Central Bakery in 1989 in this video:

Portland chocolatiers really know how to tempt us with a deliciously crafted cookie. Where do you go to find the best chocolate chip cookies in Portland? Do you have a favorite chocolate chip cookie, not on this list? Let us know in the comments.

If you have a truly dangerous sweet tooth, be sure to visit one of these places that serve up the most unique desserts in Oregon.

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The Unsuspecting Portland Bakery That Serves Up Some Of The Best Pizza Around

Roman Candle Baking Co. in SE Portland offers a unique combination of bakery items and pizza, using locally sourced ingredients.

Published Jan 23, 2018

Written by 

Katherine Green

You may not think of a bakery as a place to go for pizza, but think again. This SE Portland bakery does all of it, and has some amazing breads to take home with you after your meal is over. If you are looking for a new favorite pizza spot, this is one great shop you must try to believe how good it really is.

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The Roman Candle Baking Co. serves breakfast, lunch, and all the breads and pastries you need in between.

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A Roman-inspired bakery, The Roman Candle Bakery Co. uses locally sourced ingredients in its kitchen.

Its bright and airy storefront is a lined with so many amazing treats that you will be hard-pressed to select just one.

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For example, these Pistachio Cruffins, drizzled with luscious rich white chocolate, are amazing.

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And their breads are pretty delicious too.

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From ciabatta to sourdough to whole wheat, the bakery has something for everyone.

But the real showstopper is the pizza.

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The slab-style bread used to make the pizza is similar to a focaccia and loaded with flavor.

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Pizzas are available by the slab and slice, making this a perfect stop with a group or for a solo lunch.

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Enjoy a made-to-order original, or try one of their amazing specials when you stop in.

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This mix of prosciutto, mozzarella, mushrooms, basil, and pickled peppers looks delicious.

As does this special: white cheddar, poblano peppers, apples, spicy prosciutto cotto, and garlic.

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If you are feeling like a vegetarian pizza, this special is just the thing to satisfy your pizza craving. Topped with pesto, mozzarella, shredded chicken, grilled onions, maitake mushrooms, and red peppers, the flavors nearly pop out of the picture.

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Whether you stop in for a slab or a slice, you won't be disappointed.

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And on your way out the door, pick up something for later.

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Roman Candle Baking Co. is located at 3377 SE Division Street. They are open daily from 7 am to 4 pm, and serve lunch from 11 am to 4 pm.

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