Is there a "Best Bread in Portland"? There are some excellent bakeries that specialize in cakes, pies, pastries and the like, but in many cases their bread is not that great, and vice versa. In the 2015 survey I broke bakeries into two categories - “Best general Bakery”, and Best Bread. The results surprised us … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Bread in Portland
Fleur De Lis Bakery
Reader Survey 2015: Best Bread Bakery in Portland
This year I decided to break out the question, "What is the Best Bread Bakery in Portland". My reasoning is that there are some pretty decent places that specialize in cakes, pies, pastries and whatnot, but in many cases their bread is not that great, and vice versa. Proving my point, with close to the same number of … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Bread Bakery in Portland
Reader Survey 2015: Best Bakery in Portland
Just what is the Best Bakery in Portland? Judging by the sheer number of comments in the poll, many of you feel quite strongly about your favorites. A shakeup in the top bakeries this year, with the top choice from previous years falling all the way to the 5th position. I think the shuffle may be due to my … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Bakery in Portland
Reader Survey 2013: Best Bakery
We love our bakeries like we love books and strip clubs. This category got many passionate comments, some accusing me in advance of ignoring their favorites. A total of 51 different bakeries were nominated (10 less than last year - interesting), with exactly 1000 votes cast. After the top five winners, the bottom fell … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2013: Best Bakery
Reader Survey 2012: Best Bakery in Portland
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. We love our bakeries like we love books and strip clubs. This category got many passionate comments, 61 different bakeries were nominated and over 1000 votes counted. The top two winners received 35% of the vote between them. Six others followed closely, and then the bottom … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Bakery in Portland
Review: Fleur de Lis French Bakery & Cafe
Refreshed: 6/12 - hours, text. Major update on its way! A few weeks ago I was enjoying a quiet cup of coffee at Fleur de Lis Bakery, when I overheard two women at the next table talking about “Food Dude”. This has happened to me several times, and I always enjoy hearing what people have to say. “You know his secret”, … [Read more...] about Review: Fleur de Lis French Bakery & Cafe