There’s a little corner of Northeast Portland where the scent of authentic German baking drifts through the air like a siren song, luring carb lovers from across the entire state to Fressen Artisan Bakery.
This unassuming spot has quietly built a reputation that extends far beyond the city limits, drawing devoted fans who make regular pilgrimages for baked goods that would make a Bavarian grandmother weep with joy.
The modest gray exterior with its simple signage gives no hint of the culinary wizardry happening inside, which is probably exactly how they prefer it.
You might expect flashy neon signs or Instagram-worthy murals from a place with this kind of following, but Fressen lets their products speak louder than any marketing campaign ever could…