Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Hillsboro

"Created by the people behind Boxer Ramen, Little Big Burger, and Yakuza, it’s unsurprising that Blue Star was an instant sensation. Since their opening, the brand has become Portland’s reining donut king with eight locations in the area as well as outposts in Los Angeles. Their brioche-based donuts are topped and filled with ingredients more typically associated with that of a high-end pastry chef in flavors ranging from old fashioneds to creme brulee with a shot of Cointreau syrup."

"Ask anyone what some of the best donuts in Portland are and Blue Star will eventually make its way into the conversation. Made with brioche dough and high-quality artisanal ingredients, these donuts are the real deal. We highly recommend getting a box of 12 and sampling as many flavors as possible, but our old standbys are the buttermilk old-fashioned, valrhona chocolate crunch, and real maple bacon."

"As fun as it is to wait in line for an hour for a donut with cocoa puffs on it (plot twist: it isn’t), this donut really isn’t that great. Thankfully, there are other places in the city with shorter lines and better donuts. One of these is Blue Star."

"This is another one of those places that’s always busy, always touristy, but always really really good. Screen Door serves high quality Southern food with a Pacific Northwest customer in mind (read: organic, locally sourced, fresh produce). If you’re looking for the quintessential Portland brunch experience, come to Screen Door, put your name on the waiting list and wait in the drizzle for an hour or so."

"FREE on-street parking, high demand and hard to find parking during peak brunch time, you may need to park 2-3 blocks away. I can talk about brunch at Screen Door until I’m blue in the face and I’d barely scratch the surface. This place is SO good, but don’t just take my word for it."

"If you don’t know what you’re in the mood for, head to Tasty n Sons. Chef and co-owner John Gorham has created a menu inspired by his travels around the world, so on any one visit you can order shrimp tostadas, followed by Moroccan chicken, with a side of buttermilk biscuits."

"I lived on the same block as the bakery and found myself waking up to the smell of fresh-baked bread wafting through the air — it was such a treat. The bakery’s founder, Ken Forkish, has made a name for himself churning out some of the best artisan breads in Portland. The loaves are indeed perfect — soft, airy interiors with hearty dark crusts, it’s everything you could hope for in a good loaf of bread, which is why so many restaurants serve Ken’s Bakery breads."

"Ken’s Artisan Bakery is next on our list of the best desserts in Portland. You’ll find breads, croissants, pastries, cookies, coffee, and more here, so it’s a great place to visit if you’re after something sweet for a morning stroll or brunch. One of the best desserts in Portland, but more for breakfast style sweet cravings!"

"Primarily a bakery specializing in butter-crust pies, Lauretta Jean's (pictured) makes fruit pies, cold meringues, and less common offerings like chocolate chess. Their quiches use the same dough but add herbs to the mix. They also make one of the best biscuits in town—marked by a little crunch on the outside yet fluffy on the inside, served with butter and jam, or as an egg sandwich."

"I love so many things about you; your quaint Division street store that is a throwback to my college days, your old fashioned pies, scones and desserts. It’s no wonder that your store is always busy with an eclectic mix of happy people. They aren’t just there for the pie, it’s the whole vibe and the good service."

"9:45am and hail a cab to our farthest-flung destination, Bakeshop, where alternative-flour genius Kim Boyce (the author of Good to the Grain) creates figgy buckwheat scones, maple scones with rye and barley flour, boysenberry scones, croissants, raspberry coffee-cake muffins, and more. The sun is shining hard, and we are sweating as we eat the pastries, but they are so outrageously good we just sit there and sweat and eat and sweat."

"Sebastiano’s is a family-owned, Sicilian cafe in Montavilla quickly becoming famous for its exceptional muffaletta sandwiches made with house-made bread. But even more noteworthy are bakery offerings like candied-orange-and-chocolate cannoli with house-fried cannoli shells, petite boxes of Sicilian cookies, espresso brownies, and olive oil cake. Sebastiano’s is open from Thursday through Saturday; customers can place orders online for curbside pick-up or via a walk up window."

"St. Beatrix — formerly Bushel & Peck Bakeshop — offers creative pastries like miso-caramel and passionfruit-sesame croissants, flower-adorned layer cakes, and savory scones, quiches, and sandwiches. Some of Bushel & Peck’s highlights remain on the menu, however, like its supremely flaky biscuits. St. Beatrix is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m."

"This nonprofit comedy club is on a mission to improve the lives of Portlanders through the art of comedy. One cool way they improve our community is by offering multiple $5 comedy shows every week. Check Curious Comedy‘s calendar for dates and times."

"222 SW Clay Street Portland OR 97201 503-248-4335www.pcpa.com. The spacious Keller Auditorium formerly known as the Portland Municipal Auditorium the Portland Public Auditorium and the Portland Civic Auditorium was built in 1917 and is part of the Portland Center for the Performing Arts. The venue hosts performing arts events of all kinds ranging from Broadway productions to ballet and opera."

"While you're wandering around town you will undoubtedly run across the Portland Armory (pcs.org), home of Portland Center Stage and the Gerding Theater. Even if you aren't seeing a show, this intimidating brick fortress, in the middle of the Pearl District, is worth popping into for a latte and a looksie. For a live show, head a few blocks south-west to the Artists Repertory Theatre in the Goose Hollow neighbourhood (no geese allowed, please and thank you)."

"1515 SW Morrison Street Portland OR 97205 503-241-1278www.artistsrep.org. Founded in 1982 Artists Repertory Theatre is the longest-running professional theatre company in Portland. Artists Rep’s mission is to engage diverse audiences in fresh thought-provoking and intimate theatre."

"Founded in 1982, Artists Repertory Theatre is the longest-running professional theater company in Portland. Artists Rep’s mission is to engage diverse audiences in fresh, thought-provoking and intimate theater."

"Everything I have ever eaten here was fantastic from pizza to pasta to roast chicken. The staff knows the food and the drinks are perfectly balanced.If you... (503) 287-7372Order online"

"Laurelwood Public House and Brewery, also known as Laurelwood Brewery is an enjoyable relaxed brewpub for anyone, including families. Their onsite brewery features a 15 barrel brewery system and one of their brewers will give you a tour if you ask!. Their food and micro beers delicious, and it's all certified organic and free range."

"A list of the best restaurants in Portland, Oregon wouldn't be complete without featuring a brewpub. And where else can you find a restaurant that is not only known for its award-winning beer but has a reputation for being family friendly?. Bring the kids and let them sing along to live music while you kick back and enjoy a pint."