Portland is in the throes of a dessert breakthrough, with cozy cafés reimagining classic cakes, innovative pastry chefs whipping up sweet fever dreams, and local kitchens buzzing with chocolates and ice cream. Grab a spoon and get decadent. It’s February, after all—we deserve it.
The Next Generation of Portland Dessert Classics
Portland's pastry chefs push the boundaries of sweetness—with help from surprising savory ingredients.
The Ultimate Portland Chocolate Box
We chomped through chocolate collections and candy aisles to curate the city’s defining expressions of cacao, from bars to bonbons.
Throw-Back Decadence from Portland’s Top Bakeries, Cakeries, and Pie Shops
By the slice or the spoonful, we’ll never grow tired of pure nostalgia.
Portland Bakeries Give You 6 Reasons to Eat Dessert for Breakfast
With texture and finesse, local bakers make a definitive case for devouring dessert before 10 a.m.
Portland’s Most Creative Ice Cream Dreams
Local spots, from restaurants to pop-ups, flaunt fresh churns on ice cream—and yes, fro-yo!
Sweet Secrets from Portland’s Best Pastry Pros
Five local dessert dreamers share tips and tricks from their sprinkle-flecked arsenals.
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