Ken's Artisan Bakery — flaky croissants, fresh pastries, and bold coffee in Portland.
Located at 338 NW 21st Ave in Portland, Ken's Artisan Bakery is a bustling spot for flaky croissants, pastries, quiches, sandwiches, and coffee. Reviews highlight fresh ingredients, a welcoming aroma, and lines that move quickly. Favorites include butter, chocolate, and almond croissants, berry Oregon croissant, cheese & leek croissant, seasonal vegetable quiche, tuna salad sandwich, and assorted tarts and macarons.
338 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA
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Freshly baked croissants, tarts, macarons, and seasonal specialties made daily with premium ingredients.
Gourmet sandwiches like tuna salad and grilled cheese, plus quiches and savory croissants.
Handcrafted bread loaves including sourdough and rustic varieties, perfect for take-home.
Expertly brewed coffee, espresso, and mochas using high-quality beans for a rich, smooth experience.
Enjoy pastries in our bustling shop or take them to go for convenience.
Overall rating
YD
Came in on a Monday morning, first time we ever saw the full collection on shelf. Returned on a Friday morning, the line was from outside of the store! My favorite bakery in town. Love the berry Oregon and savory cheese &leek croissants. Bead loaf was legit too. Be back soon!
Estela Lee
Very busy and warm inside, and the line moved quickly — I waited about ten minutes. I picked up a butter croissant, chocolate croissant, and almond croissant, and they made a perfect breakfast once I got home and added a little filling. I’d love to come back when I have more time and sit down to enjoy everything in the shop.
Bryan “Dad of 4”
Our family stopped in at Ken’s Artisan Bakery and overall had a very solid experience. We ordered a variety of items to get a feel for the menu. The croissants were well-made with good texture and flavor — light, flaky, and satisfying. The ham, thyme, goat cheese, and Gruyere croissant in particular was excellent and stood out as the best item of the visit. I had the tuna salad sandwich, which was very good. The addition of pickled onion brought a bright, sharp contrast that elevated the whole sandwich. We also tried the grilled cheese, which was just okay — not bad, but something we probably wouldn’t order again. The pumpkin macarons were a hit with the kids, and we took home a few extras. One of the highlights for me was the coffee — genuinely some of the better coffee I’ve had. Rich flavor, smooth, and well-balanced. The only real drawback was the customer service, which felt a bit impersonal and transactional. Not rude, just not warm or welcoming. More of a “big city, stay in your lane, order and move along” feel. If you’re looking for a cozy, friendly small-town bakery vibe, this is not that. If you want excellent baked goods and quality coffee, this place delivers. Would return, especially for the croissants, macarons, and coffee.
Pooja Chaudhary
TLDR; amazing tarts, may probably have to take it to go since tables might not be available We came in late in the afternoon and just got a small mocha, an apple tart and a chocolate hazelnut tart between the two of us. We did get lucky enough to get a table because someone left as soon as we ordered but the place was absolutely FULL when we arrived! The coffee is nice - not too sweet (which is always an issue with mochas), not acidic, super smooth. Love that they have an 8oz size! The tarts were delicious too - I did like the apple tart more than the chocolate hazelnut (which surprised me) - the apple almond combination really was what did it for me! The chocolate one is still pretty nice too- again, not too sweet, very rich with a hint of bitterness. The crust on both was really good - broke easily, not dry, not soggy.
Emma Vande Krol
This bakery has been on my favorites for a while and I finally got around to trying it. It definitely lived up to my expectations. I got the seasonal vegetable quiche and it was soo good. My friend and I both got the Oregon croissant which was delicious. The ingredients and bread here are so fresh. You walk in and it smells amazing. However, it was definitely busy and had a line around 9:30am but I would wait for another pastry here anytime.
