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Vegan bakery cafe est. 2017. Makes Scandinavian inspired treats that are free of dairy, egg, and soy. Offers daily range of baked goods and sweets, open face sandwiches, savory pot pies. Open Tue-Thu 9:00am-6:00pm, Fri 9:00am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm.
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 09 Apr 2024 by OperationChowhound
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29 Reviews
First Review by MichaelMiranda
wiseharts
Points +1816
Delectable! - Edit
Cheesy biscuits are incredible! Soups, coffees, everything is good, but the Scandinavian almond cake is fantastic!!!
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JaneWeil
Points +19
So good! - Edit
It's all vegan with other ellergens clearly marked
Read morePros: Allergens clearly marked for each item, Pastries taste fresh even after a few days
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WholeFoodLovers
Points +660
Fantastic Flavors! - Edit
We were in the area and wanted lunch. Turns out they have amazing soups and pot pies. The dishes were so delicious! Would definitely come again. We got a couple breads to go and finished up our meal with a scoop of mint and Daim delicious ice creams. Both wonderful.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere , Extensive list of bakery items, Friendly staff
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WeCanVeGan
Points +259
Delicious treats! - Edit
Carina’s Bakery had a stand in a local fair, and gosh the treats were delicious! My partner and I ordered some extra to take back with us!
Read morePros: Kind staff, really welcoming and friendly!
Cons: Treats are so tasty that you’ll want more and more
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themisfitdreamers
Points +18
Great little bakery - Edit
I’ve been here a couple times and loved it! My favorites are the pistachio cakes and the lime cookies
Read morePros: Price, Taste, It’s vegan!
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RWK
Points +12
Terrible customer service and honestly terrible cake! - Edit
I ordered a cake approximately 2 weeks prior to Mother's Day as a surprise for my wife who is allergic to dairy and therefore would think a vegan cake would be perfect. I placed an order for a red velvet cake with raspberry jam filling and what I received was not anywhere close to red velvet. I am not entirely sure what flavor the cake was, but most likely it was their Swedish spice cake.
Read moreI contacted the bakery through email several times notifying them of the situation. Because it was not the cake that I had ordered, I requested to receive a refund. After 72 hours, I have not heard anything back from the bakery. Not even a simple apology for the mix-up. At this time, I am out $55 for a cake that I did not order nor did we enjoy.
In regards to the cake itself, we were only able to get through one slice. The frosting honestly was not too bad, but the cake itself was actually quite disgusting. It was dense as a brick and lacking in any particular flavor, which was why it was hard for my wife and I to identify whether this was an off-colored red velvet or the Swedish spice cake.
I am disappointed as this was one of the only bakeries that had a wider than normal selection of vegan or dairy-free cakes around town. Will stick with more reputable bakeries.
Cons: They made me the wrong cake and refused a refund!, The cake just honestly was not very good, Can't give this place 1 star due to site rules
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igguana
Points +207
Super cute, really good - Edit
The almond cake was so good! And so were the biscuit and meat pie. The samoa was disappointing but it was exciting to go to a swedish restaurant that doesn't smell like fish haha. Excited to go back and try their sandwiches.
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markmyzen
Points +77
All Good Here! - Edit
Friendly staff, friendly atmosphere, delicious sweet and savory treats. Great back story of the owner and the employees. Good vibes. Beaverton is lucky to have this here.
Read morePros: Food, Staff, Atmosphere
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bEzz
Points +1439
Get the almond cake! - Edit
There really are no words to describe how incredibly delicious the almond cake is. It doesn’t look like much, but it is perfect. Moist, not too sweet, with a crunchy-chewy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior. I couldn’t believe it was gluten free. We lucked out and got some that were still warm out of the oven. There is a huge variety of other vegan (deceptively) gluten free goodies as well.
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SleeplessEngineer
Points +105
Mostly good - Edit
Some of the best food and some of the worst coffee lol
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Shayth88
Points +99
A veritable cornucopia of vegans treats - Edit
So many choices of fantastic sweet and savory vegan offerings. Very rich and filling, I like the chocolate hazelnut cake and the carrot “lox”. Caring service with a wonderful story behind the business. Feels good to support these folks.
Read morePros: Plentiful options, Ethical company
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chefshannon
Points +274
Charming bakery! Pastry case loaded with delicious looking options - Edit
Huge variety of pastries and beverages. I had a delicious Matcha latte made with oat milk and a breakfast sandwich. The best part of the sandwich was the homemade biscuit it was on.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-13
Pros: So many options, Seem to cater to people with Celiacs? Many gf , Extra clean café, friendly staff
Cons: I enjoy baked goods made w flour rather than gf
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jay-gee
Points +57
So good! - Edit
Since I don’t live on this side of town I wont be able to go in frequently. All I could say is that mushroom shmeet pie and cardamom roll was amazingly good. With so many different options I wanted to take one of each but got what I could at the moment. I will be back to try everything on the menu.
Read morePros: Lots of options , Real good , You wont regret it
Cons: Its too far away from me
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notamandolin
Points +219
My Fave - Edit
I absolutely love Carina's. I always go for one or two pastries and end up with a box of them. There are always dozens of things I want to try and it is nearly impossible to make a decision. I apologize for holding up the line.
Read moreMy sweet favorites are the Scandinavian almond cake, Swedish cake balls, and the seasonal fruit danishes. They occasionally have some marzipan/Swedish princess cake-type thing which is my extra extra favorite! On the savory side, I love the biscuits and biscuit sandwich.
Pros: Great sweet and savory treats, Supports people with disabilities
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jenna33
Points +286
Vegan heaven - Edit
Amazing desserts! They are creative and fun.
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Chlillieroos
Points +27
Vegan Scandinavian Bakery in Portland - Edit
The scandinavian authenticity in vegan form brings back childhood memories.
Read morePros: All vegan, Scandinavian authenticity , Phenomenal staff, they also speak some swedish.
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OperationChowhound
Points +6109
Carina Cares - Edit
There were so many choices, but I picked a Scandinavian almond cake. It had a lot of flavor packed into that little loaf. I appreciate they offer food most other bakeries and cafes do not. Also, they employ people with disabilities.
Read morePros: all vegan, employs people with disabilities, uncommon offerings
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iloveart11
Points +49
Yummy all-vegan bakery and Cafe - Edit
Thoroughly enjoying our sweet potato salad and open faced sandwich. There's nothing healthy here that appeals to our 3 year old, but she'll be overjoyed with the pink cupcake.
Read morePros: Plenty of vegan dessert and quick meal options, Can grab and go many items, Healthy food options along with the desserts
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FlopStar
Points +237
Try and find what works - Edit
Stopped in and tried a cheese/scallion biscuit, a bean sausage wrap and a chocolate almond bon bon. I really liked the biscuit and spouse liked it more that the biscuits from off the griddle. The bean sausage was interesting because it had a sausage-esk feel, but ultimately tasted more like beans and felt on the dry side. For me the best was the little chocolate bite, perfect moisture and sweetness. I think there is enough to try to find what you like, just may not love everything.
Read morePros: Great story, staff and doggie
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dajo0620
Points +75
Fun cafe - Edit
Cute place with Swedish stuff
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agood
Points +20
great food, kind staff, cute place! - Edit
i was really excited to discover this local vegan bakery! we tried the thin mint cookies, almond cakes, muffins, and mocha brownie. we were impressed with everything! will definitely be coming back soon to try more
Read morePros: completely vegan , has a rewards program
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KaitlinBaumgarten
Points +748
Nice staff, good food - Edit
Got the mushroom pie and a donut
Read morePros: Nice staff, Interesting food
Cons: A lil pricey, They didn’t see my online order, I would call
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BreannaBorchert
Points +26
Delicious Options - Edit
The store is adorable and has a very heartwarming story behind it. I’ve gone her for coffee and a few treats which have been pretty delicious. Even ordered cupcakes for my birthday. I had a wide variety of allergies to avoid and they were very adaptable to my needs which I greatly appreciate. The combination of chocolate cupcake with berry frosting wasn’t my favorite. The frosting was extremely sweet and the batter was almost like a brownie (not a bad thing to me). This all could have been due to the allergy restrictions. Wonderful staff as well!
Read morePros: Amazing staff, All vegan, gluten free available, Wide variety
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KyleHeiner
Points +174
four cookies - Edit
one slapped, two were good, and one flopped
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AllisonHarvey
Points +16
Excellent coffee, treats, and sandwiches! - Edit
I work in downtown Beaverton and often bring in treats for my office from Carina's. Everyone LOVES them. Yes they are vegan, but my non-veg friends can't even tell. The coffee is so good too (Sisters Coffee) and it's cheaper than anyone in the area. Also, the seeing eye dog under the counter for the visually disabled employees are so cute. Love this place!
Read morePros: Baked Fresh, Friendly Staff, Wide Variety
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Tesswipfli
Points +16
How unfortunate - Edit
Being brand new to the Beaverton area. I was super stoked to find out there was a vegan bakery near my house.
Read moreI love the story for the bakeries creator. Who wouldn’t? The place is adorable and it’s vegan! Unfortunately, the fact that it’s vegan doesn’t automatically and magically make it fantastic.
The staff was friendly, yes. A lot of the reviews I have read mention the staff. Staff can make or break a place and it’s review however the wonderful staff is not enough to carry this place to anything above 2 stars. I will go to this place again because I like to support local business and vegan businesses especially and I will go again because I believe in second and sometimes third chances. All I had was a cinnamon roll and coffee the first time. There are other things to try.
Pros: Local business, Vegan, Friendly staff
Cons: Not good food
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foodinyourfaceable
Points +102
Yay Bakery!! - Edit
Even in larger cities it can be difficult to find a spot for breakfast foods that are dairy free. The Lingonberry coffee cake was EXCELLENT! And the Carmelita bars were very tasty too. This is a great spot.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Coffee to suit everyone
Cons: None. This place is great!
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