Hungry for truly safe, small-batch baking? Here are Portland’s standout gluten-free bakeries—indie, open now, and vetted via respected sources—mixing classics and inventive sweets. Plan a sweet crawl and taste how Portland bakes without compromise.
Gluten-Free Bakery in Portland (2025)
7 Places
Hungry for truly safe, small-batch baking? Here are Portland’s standout gluten-free bakeries—indie, open now, and vetted via respected sources—mixing classics and inventive sweets. Plan a sweet crawl and taste how Portland bakes without compromise.
New Cascadia Traditional
Gluten-free restaurant
Portland’s pioneering dedicated gluten-free bakeshop turns out chewy bagels, fried maple bars, and crowd-drawing evening pizza. Frequently praised by Portland Monthly and recognized by Condé Nast Traveler for superb breads that also ship well, it remains a community staple.
Gluten Free Gem
Bakery
Family-run and 100% gluten-free, Gem grew from a mother baking for her celiac daughter into a bright Lloyd District cafe. Known for cinnamon rolls, cheesecakes, and quiche; regularly recommended by Portland Monthly and loved by locals for meticulous sourcing.
Petunia's Pies & Pastries
Gluten-free restaurant
Downtown stalwart that’s both gluten-free and vegan—cakes, pies, weekend donuts, even savory breakfasts. Featured by Portland Monthly and covered by Eater; a go-to for special-occasion cakes with a lively, candy-colored cafe vibe.
Berlu Bakery
Bakery
James Beard Award winner Vince Nguyen reimagines Vietnamese desserts—pandan honeycomb cake, cassava tart—in a dedicated gluten-free bakery. Reopened June 2025; celebrated by Eater Portland and Axios for inventive sweets and new savory additions.
Mikiko Mochi Donuts
Donut shop
A dedicated gluten-free kitchen turns out chewy rice-flour mochi donuts with rotating glazes—and weekend chicken-and-waffles. Named among Portland’s best doughnut shops by Bon Appétit; celiac-safe per the bakery’s own FAQs.
Kirari West Portland
Bakery
Family-owned Japanese gluten-free bakery-cafe known for fluffy brioche loaves, cinnamon brioche, and sandwiches. Covered by Willamette Week and Eater Portland; the Portland outpost brings Fukushima craft to NW 23rd with smoothies and bowls, too.
Sinful Confections
Bakery
Southwest Portland bakery devoted to gluten-free, dairy-free sweets with many vegan items. Started at local markets and opened its shop in 2022; noted by Eater Portland. Expect bold brownies, bars, and clear allergen labeling.
