The Best Bakeries in Portland, Oregon | Eater Portland

"Nationally celebrated baker Ken Forkish developed a reputation for the breads at this neighborhood artisan bakery he founded: Loaves are dark and crusty, with an airy crumb and subtle tang from sourdough starters. Although Forkish has since retired, the bakery on Northwest 21st continues to serve exceptional laminated pastries, like its goat-cheese-and-leek croissant or its passionfruit escargot, made with a swirl of croissant dough topped with a vibrant yellow passionfruit glaze. The Oregon croissant, filled with marionberries and hazelnut paste, is a particular stunner." - Michelle Lopez