Papa Haydn

"There’s no way to go wrong at Papa Haydn, an old-school Portland institution that’s famed for its extensive pastry case. Among the options is a boccone dolce made with layers of French meringue, whipped cream, and seasonal fruit, drizzled in semi-sweet chocolate. The stacked dessert is a showstopper, and best eaten within four hours of pick-up. The restaurant has several other desserts worth sampling as well like its famed chocolate cake, and the old-school NW location has plenty of room for groups looking to skip straight to dessert." - Rebecca Roland, Michelle Lopez, Janey Wong

"Papa Haydn is one of the pillars of the Portland cake scene, running strong since 1978. The bakery and restaurant’s two locations offer standout classic American cakes and single slices for dessert. The Triple Chocolate Cake is hard to beat, and the Mt. Adams is a thoroughly Portland creation with hazelnut-coconut cake, praline, Viennese buttercream, wild huckleberry compote, and huckleberry buttercream. There are always slices of cake available in the restaurants, but those wanting to order a birthday cake can do so online. Cakes start at $40." - Michelle Lopez, Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"The dazzling selection of layer cakes on display might be Papa Haydn’s calling card, though this Portland mainstay with locations on both sides of the river also has a robust savory menu with a standout French onion soup. Papa Haydn’s version is quintessential, house-made beef stock teeming with caramelized onions, layered with a crostini smothered in melty Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses. It’s best followed by a slice of cake, or course." - Krista Garcia

"Many restaurants close at 9 p.m. or 10, which means popping in for a Papa Haydn boccone dolce shouldn't be an issue." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"Fresh off celebrating its 45th anniversary, this Portland cake mainstay is offering an array of festive desserts, including large format items like cranberry walnut tarts, maple pecan cheesecakes, and mascarpone and maple gingerbread cakes; bite-sized treats like spiced apple tarts and caramel pecan tarts; pumpkin cremeux or panna cotta shooters; and a Thanksgiving cookie box. Orders close on November 17 at 11:55 p.m. — remember to select your preferred pickup location and pickup time (on November 22) at check out." - Janey Wong