Berlu Bakery — Restaurant in Portland

Tucked along Belmont, Berlu greets visitors with a sense of calm. The space is bright, minimalist, and impeccably clean. It’s the kind of place where every detail feels intentional, from the sparse décor to the curated display of pastries.

Berlu’s menu is modest, and unapologetically so. You won’t find rows of croissants or a rainbow of macarons here. Instead, the offerings lean toward refined. For newcomers, that can be both exciting and intimidating. Many of the pastries aren’t instantly recognizable, and prices tend to run high for the size and familiarity of the item. If you’re not sure what to choose, asking the friendly staff for guidance or their bestsellers is a smart move.

On my visit, I came with a friend, and we split four items between us, a practical strategy for sampling without breaking the bank. The flavors? Unique. Some bites...

11/10 for the pastries and quality of baked goods. Seriously you never miss the gluten or dairy. There is some serious wizardry going on because everything is sooo good and full of flavour. It’s amazing.

When it comes to pick-up you set a time slot to pick-up the pastries, but when you arrive to pick-up you wait in a line with even people that haven’t pre-ordered. If the people ahead of you are slow to order you could be waiting for 20 minutes after arrival. That said, it’s worth the wait. Once you do get to the pick-up window it’s very quick and they are super nice.

FYI- The minimum pre-order amount has recently jumped from $20 to $30 which is a lot of pastries for one person 😅 if you are ordering ala carte, arrive early for...

The only cerebral dining experience I've had in Portland, thus far. Good food is everywhere in PDX, but a dinner engaging all of the senses & the imagination & curiosity... that's Berlu. It's edible art. The ambiance is intimate, spotless, simple, & chic. It's a clear canvas highlighting the beautiful dishes & allows you to focus in on the delicious food. Thoughtful, luxurious touches in the David Bowie bathroom. Service is intuitive, genuinely kind, & unobtrusive. The Omnivore & Vegan menu are both sublime & the wine pairing is fun. One pairing even blew my mind & I've enjoyed many pairings around the world. And the chill music completed the perfect touch. Tip: the entrance is on 6th, BETWEEN...