Vietnamese-French family bakery open since 1995. Cinnamon rolls have a subtle coconut hint and generous icing. Also sells a Cinnamon Roll Cake with cream cheese filling. Better known citywide for banh mi.
Portland's most nationally recognized artisan bakery, opened 2001 by Ken Forkish (author of Flour Water Salt Yeast). Buttery dough with cream cheese icing.
Portland's beloved pie institution with a devoted cinnamon roll following. Brown butter icing with a hint of nutmeg. Late hours (until 9-10pm weekends) make this a destination for late-night pastry.
Founded in a former Hollywood neighborhood library by the co-founder of Pearl Bakery. Known for exceptional cinnamon punch (PDX Cinnamon Rolls gave it 10/10 for spiciness). The icing glazes deep between the roll layers.
Portland institution since 1993. Two signature rolls: the Rustic Cinnamon Roll with nine-grain dough and caramelized currants, and an Iced Brioche with vanilla cream glaze. Eight Portland locations.