Best French Bakery 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."

"These little guys are made to order right in front of you, expertly fried then dipped, glazed, and topped with the specialty of the day. Flavors include cinnamon sugar, honey, bacon, and everyone’s favorite: gooey nutella. They’re perfect for little mouths—the small size makes it easy to treat everyone without committing to an overload of sugar."

"At Pip's Original in Portland, you'll find good old fashioned deep fried mini doughnuts. Creations range from simple sugar and cinnamon doughnuts to more elaborate creations like doughnuts covered in Nutella, honey, cinnamon and sea salt. These mini doughnuts are in high demand and on weekends there is often a line out the door for them."

"Pip’s is a casual coffee cafe specializing in (to die for) mini donuts, which are made fresh as you watch. While you wait, you can enjoy some coffee or espresso made by local roasters Extracto Coffee. If you are a chai lover, like myself, they have an amazing Chai Flight that comes with six different flavors."

"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."

"In what might be the most Portland origin story ever, Matt Higgins bootstrapped Coava out of his garage by repairing motorcycles. According to the company’s website, the name means “unroasted, green coffee,” as well as “a northwest coffee roaster notoriously fueled by good folks and Led Zeppelin.” The company has a relentless focus on sourcing, conducting “agronomy surveys” on each one of their handpicked farms to ensure that the farm delivers a consistent product year after year. All of their shops are absolutely stunning, but for the most impressive experience, check out their flagship on Southeast Grand."

"Downtown, check out Revolución Coffee House, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 175 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the cafe, which offers coffee and pastries, by heading over to 1432 S.W."

"Baker & Spice first came on my radar due to their cult-like following for cake. Thanks to the massive success of their custom cakes, they opened a great bakery right next door where they serve great coffee and perfectly baked treats like croissants, coffee cake and sticky buns. You’ll notices tons of happy customers rushing in and out but if you’re in a mood for a slow weekend (or weekday) morning, I suggest snagging a small table and people watching while you enjoy your treat or the morning paper."

"Baker & Spice’s The Cakery is entirely devoted to creating jaw-dropping custom cakes, offering a wide range of cake and frosting flavor combinations but also selling cookbooks, cake stands, and tools dedicated to the art of cake making. For those looking for delicious baked goods beyond cake, head next door to its cafe, Baker & Spice, where you’ll find a selection of croissants and other morning treats. Both are open for walk-ups and online pre-order."

"Don’t mind the line if there is one when you go because your sweet treats will more than make up for it. So order a cup of steaming coffee and a maple twist or a savoury bread pudding for breakfast. Don’t forget to get an epi du sel to take home too."

"Located inside the Hawthorne branch of Powell's Books, the Fresh Pot is a great place to get delicious Stumptown coffee. Beans are fresh and strong, prices are low, and the toy collection is fun to play with while you wait for your drink. They also serve donuts from Voodoo Donuts and muffins from Sweetpea."

"Taco Bell stays open late, and it has criminally inexpensive price points, but it's no secret its food tastes nothing like what would come out of Mexico—or even, California. Fortunately, Nick Zukin’s Mexican spot features painstakingly researched tacos de guisados descended straight from the actual streets of Mexico City. Superior to: Taco Bell."

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"A downtown Portland classic since 1994, The Roxy serves hearty diner fare (including the “Big Fat Heart Attack Special) 24 hours a day, Wednesdays through Sundays."

"I had the Mongolian Tofu my husband had the Hong Kong style fried noodles and we shared veggie egg rolls."