Best Desserts in Portland

Best Desserts in Portland

Amanda Stewart, Staff Reporter

Have a sweet tooth and can’t find the perfect place to get dessert? Portland has a huge variety of options for sweet food, ranging from pies to macaroons, and everything in between. I have tried many different dessert places in the Portland area and loved many of them. Listed below are a few of my favorites that you shouldn’t miss out on.

1. Papa Haydn

Location: West- 701 NW 23rd Ave Portland, OR 97210

East- 5829 SE Milwaukie Ave Portland, OR 97202

If you’re looking for a nice place to go to dessert with friends or family than this is the place for you. Papa Haydn has a variety of delicious desserts ranging from macaroons to pie.

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2. Cloud City Ice Cream

Location:  4525 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR 97206

Tired of Salt and Straw? Try this other unique ice cream shop that has many new and exciting ice cream flavors. Some of the top flavors served at Cloud City are sea salt cookie dough and real pistachio.

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3. Perierra Crêperie

Location: SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

If you love desserts and food carts, this is the place for you! Perierra Creperie has many different crepes ranging from nutella and banana to lemon and raspberry. This is the perfect and casual place to go on a warm summer night.

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4. Nectar

Location: 1631 SE Bybee Blvd Portland, OR

Nectar is the perfect frozen yogurt lounge located in Sellwood. Not only do they have delicious flavors and toppings, but they have a great atmosphere for a quick night out with friends.

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5. Saint Cupcakes

Location: 1138 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97205

If you are not wanting ice cream or cake, than Saint Cupcakes is a perfect laid back place to get a delicious vegan dessert. They have many mouthwatering flavors ranging from red velvet to toasted coconut cream.

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6. Cheesecake Factory

Location: 9309 Washington Square Rd, Washington Square, Tigard, OR 97223

With more than 50 signature desserts, you are sure to be able to found something you love here. The Cheesecake factory is an excellent choice for a fun and fancy night out.

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7. Pix Patisserie

Location: 2225 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214

Tired of the average dessert food? Go to Pix Patisserie for delicious macaroons and other French pastries. These great desserts can also be enjoyed with a fresh cup of coffee.

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What do you think? Let us know in the comments below which of these is your favorite, or a suggestion for a different place to try.