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Sweeten up your 4th of July celebration with Cake, cupcakes and cookies from Helen Bernhard Bakery.

Come to pick up yours or Call and place your order. Sponge Cake Strawberry jam filling Strawberry French Cream icing

Just in time for summer. Peach pies now available.

Cake of the month for June. Pink champagne cake, lemon filling, lemon, French cream icing. $36 all month

National doughnut Day is tomorrow. June 6th. Come in and make everyone at the office happy. Grab a shirt while you are here.

The big day is here run down and grab a dozen. Be everybody’s favorite. NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY!!!!!!

We have many different graduation designs. We can even do picture cakes if you want to reminisce back to early years.

Mother’s Day is fast approaching (this Sunday!) so don’t forget to swing by and grab the mother figure in your life her favorite cake, cupcake, cookie, pastry, or donut! Order ahead to make sure her favorite is ready and waiting.

We received our favorite email of the year so far describing a great cake journey. With their permission, here is the text and pictures….. Hello! I wanted to follow up regarding two very special rolled log birthday cakes you made for a friend. I picked the cakes up on April 3 for a friends daughter… Read More »A great cake journey

We are happy to announce we have partnered with a new coffee provider. Umbria Coffee is now going to be supplying beans and many other essentials. We are now offering Chai and will soon have a selection of iced drinks and cold brew. Stop by and try the new flavors.

We offer tres leches cake and festive cookies

We have Star Wars cookies available

We didn’t forget about 4:20 on Sunday #cookies This product doesn’t contain the actual THC

Hop on down to the bakery for your holiday sweets.  

We now have cakesicles!

Call and place your order or stop at the store and get your easter treats. We are open Monday through Saturday from 6am to 4 pm we are going to be closed on Easter Sunday.

We have 4” French silk Easter cakes

Poppyseed cake filled with lemon, French cream icing and lemon cream cheese drip.

Poppyseed cupcakes, topped with cream cheese and ether lemon, Marion blackberry or raspberry jam

St. Patrick’s day is here and we have cookies ,macarons ,cupcakes,baileys brownies and little cakes ready for purchase

Banana cake with caramel French cream filled and iced

We have cream pies too!!! PI day is Friday. Call us today to be the most popular person at the office. 503 287 1251      

For those who want to start celebrating Mardi Gras this weekend we have some cookies ,cakes ,king cakes and lots of treats ready for pick up at the store

Come in and get yours today!!!!

Lots of delicious and beautiful treats ready for pick up at the store. Or call and reserve one at 5032871251 #valentinesday #portland #portlandoregonbakery  

Starting up the monthly cake special again. White cake, strawberry jam filling and strawberry French cream icing. $36 available all of February.

Date Bear Claws are back. Found a source so hopefully we can continue this tradition.

Lovely monsters are here German chocolate cake filled with chocolate French cream icing

Pink champagne and red velvet cake Filled with a layer of cream cheese and a layer of strawberry French cream

It’s back ,only until valentine’s day. Pink champagne and red velvet cake. Filled with a layer of cream cheese and a layer of strawberry French cream.

Due to overwhelming requests, we are starting King Cakes early this year. Call today to order. Will have them through March 4th #kingcakes #mardigras

If you didn’t get enough almond ring for Christmas we have a ton at half price today. Come see us today. Also a lot of bread, rolls and cookies.

12 packs of Christmas meringues 6 or 4 packs of macarons

Some today’s orders … YULE LOGS! Either call and place an order or come In store and pick one up ( limited stock available on hand ).

We have lots of sweet treats ready to pick up

Whoops. Baked too many pies yesterday. All pies $10 each while supplies last limited to stock on hand.UPDATE all sold out thanks for the support. !!!!

1 pound bag of cookies and an Anniversary Mug or Travel Mug. #christmasgifts #bakerygifts

We started making some festive cookies for the coming holidays Call and place your orders

Our decorators are getting their Halloween on. First up…. Macarons.

And we’re making some fun stuff

Pumpkin cake filled and iced with pumpkin cream cheese

Our decorators are getting their Halloween on. First up…. Macarons.

Holidays are right around the corner and we start doing all kinds of delicious treats like the Spice cake filled with apple French cream and iced with caramel French cream and caramel drip . Pumpkin cake filled and iced with pumpkin whipped cream

Pumpkin cake filled and iced with pumpkin cream cheese

Today we say goodbye to our longest serving employee after 46 years. As much family as employee, thanks Rob Fisher for all the hard work and laughs along the way. Enjoy sleeping in and Saturdays. You will be missed!

As we end our celebration week we want to thanks everyone for joining us and supporting us for 100 years. #HBB100

 Come celebrate. Spin the wheel for a prize (7am-1pm). Participate in the donut eating contest. Take advantage of our birthday specials!!!!! Oh pumpkin donuts!! #hbb100

First special of the week. We are bringing back all of our monthly specials for the year. Available all week at the special price. More to come!!!!  #HBB100

We aren’t the only ones in the neighborhood hitting the century mark this year! Congratulations to Grant High School! That’s a lotta CAKE!!  #HBB100

Today’s special. Eclairs!!!! .50 off small 1.00 off large.    #HBB100

Photos of some of our staff celebrating 100 years. Come in and take a photo and let us know how long you have been apart of the family. #HBB100

#BackToSchool #backtoschool2024 #cookiesoffacebook

4” banana cake filled and iced with caramel French cream and caramel drip . Yum 😋 yum 🤤

White chocolate cake Orange dreamsicle

Available in the store, or call and place your order #cookies #cookiedecorating #cookiesoftheweek #cookiesoffacebook

Thanks Fox12!!!!

Our featured cake of July is a longtime favorite of our loyal customers. Our banana cake is complimented wonderfully by a fresh banana and custard filling with a refreshing whipped cream icing, perfect for a hot summer evening. 7” Fresh Banana cakes will be available in the case every day for the rest of July… Read More »100 YEARS OF CAKE: FRESH BANANA

Celebrating Independence Day with Festive 4th of July Cookies The 4th of July is a day of celebration, marked by fireworks, parades, and patriotic displays. It’s also a time for gathering with family and friends, enjoying barbecues, and indulging in festive treats. One delightful way to add a touch of patriotism to your celebration is… Read More »4th of July cookies

Graduation season is around the corner and we have so many options Call and place your order (503) 287-1251

On June 7th, we will be celebrating the 86th National Donut Day. To go along with celebrating our history over the last century in Portland, we will be celebrating the history of Donut Day. Established in 1938 by the Salvation Army, the holiday was an effort to raise funds for those in need during the… Read More »National Donut Day Coming Soon!

Poppyseed cupcakes topped with cream cheese and lemon, marion berry, or raspberry #seasonalitems #seasonal #portland #helenbernhardbakery

Our celebration of 100 years continues This month we have a favorite of Helen’s. Lady Baltimore (white cake) with butter cream icing and a coconut cover.

Mother’s Day is fast approaching (this Sunday!) so don’t forget to swing by and grab the mother figure in your life her favorite cake, cupcake, cookie, pastry, or donut! Order ahead to make sure her favorite is ready and waiting.  

4/20 this weekend and we have some fun cookies (these items do not contain the actual CBD or THC) #420weekend #portland

Poppyseed cupcakes topped with cream cheese and lemon, marion berry, or raspberry #seasonalitems #seasonal #portland #helenbernhardbakery

We want your pictures! As we celebrate our 100th year of baking dreams come true, we also want to celebrate our loyal customers who have been with us for generations. If you have any photos of people celebrating with our product, visiting the little white house, sporting our shirts, or anything having to do with… Read More »Photo call: We want your pictures!

Helen Bernhard started her bakery in 1924 baking cakes for neighbors and friends. Now 100 years later, the business has thrived to become a Portland favorite Watch video        

Our first cake, features the oldest tradition we have. Boiled Icing! This icing dates back to the 1600s and has been a tradition here since we opened in 1924. This is one of Helen’s most popular icings from those early years, and its texture is light and sweet, similar to marshmallow. It has a beautifully… Read More »100 YEARS OF CAKE: BOILED ICING

This year is our 100th year of baking your dreams come true. In celebration of this centennial, we will be highlighting a special cake and its history each month. These cakes will be available at a celebration price in our case to purchase. Stay tuned!

#helenbernhardbakery #genderreveal #cakesofinstagram #portland

Fresh Hot cross buns and more

12 pack of Easter meringue 🐣 🐥🐰💐🌷

6 pack Easter macarons 🐣🐰

4” tie day cake filled with rainbow sprinkles French cream

Just for Easter Rainbow cake filled with sprinkles French cream

#stpatricksday2024 #stpatricksday

4” chocolate cake filled with baileys mousse

#stpatricksday2024 #helenbernhardbakery #GoodLuck

Our favorite day of the year. PI day.

Delicious Baileys brownies to celebrate St. Patrick’s day    

Our chocolate cheese cake squares have new friends. The strawberry cheesecake square is now available.

Now through Easter.

Try a cheesecake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream or a fresh strawberry shortcake!

Wedding show weekend. We are in booth 304. #portlandbridalshow

A sweet lovely treat for this valentines Swan cream puffs

Getting ready for the Portland Bridal Show come see us in booth #304!!

It’s back ,only until valentine’s day. Pink champagne and red velvet cake. Filled with a layer of cream cheese and a layer of strawberry French cream. Sugar cookies filled with strawberry jam.

 It is still very slick out there so only stop by if you feel comfortable in this slushy mess. We did clear steps and sidewalks. We will be open for a long as we have people to serve you. A few of our employees are still stuck at home so we may have to close… Read More »Well, we slid in here today and have a case full of goodies.

Our delicious King cake is here, Come and get yours or call and place an order #helenbernhard #kingcake #freshfood #portland

First entries into Gingerbread House Contest. Like the picture of your favorite entry. Entry with most likes wins a gift card. More to be posted as they come in.

We have treats.

Call and place your order at 5032871251

 We made extra just for you!!! Come see us before 4 pm

Big selection of cream pies Call and place your order at 5032871251 #helenbernhardbakery #fall2023 #Thanksgiving

The turkeys are lined up to attack 😮🤣!!!!!

A beautiful and delicious center piece for your table on thanksgiving . Two layers of pumpkin cake and a layer of spice cake filled with cream cheese, iced with caramel French cream

We have dark fruitcake available today and light fruitcake coming soon. Put your best fruitcake joke in the comments.🤣

A sweet treat for this coming holiday  

These beautiful meringue cookies are light as air, perfectly sweet. Great with a cup or coffee 😉

We are now offering 7th Heaven Chocolate Cake. Currently available in 7 inch. Will be taking special orders soon.

Starting to scare up some cookies for Halloween.  

Sometimes you just need to smile and then eat pie.

Just out of the oven. No preservatives just natural goodness.

Some call them sticky buns, some call them Carmel nut rolls, we just call them delicious. Come see us today😋

Wake up to fresh baked cinnamon rolls.

Come on and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Pumpkin cupcakes with pumpkin cream cheese, pumpkin French buttercream or just with plain cream cheese. Spice cupcakes with apple French buttercream ,spice French buttercream or cream cheese with caramel drizzle.

Pumpkin cake filled with pumpkin cream cheese. Iced with whipped cream and garnished with walnuts.

We celebrate each one of them Come and get your favorite treats

#helenbernhardbakery #portland #yummyfood #newtrend #birthdayparty #birthdaycake #AlwaysGood

#helenbernhardbakery #portland #yummyfood #newtrend #birthdayparty #birthdaycake #AlwaysGood

Easter meringue’s 4” cakes #eastertreats #easter2023 #helenbernhardbakery

Easter macarons #eastertreats #portland #helenbernhardbakery #bestbakery #yummyfood #easter2023

Strawberry shortcake’s Yummy for your tummy!! #helenbernhardbakery #portland #strawberryshortcake #yummyfood

What about a slice of Lady Baltimore cake filled with green mint or baileys French cream. #helenbernhardbakery #goodfood #portlandbakery #irish #yummytreats

We have a variety ready for you. Stop and get yours or call to place an order. 5032871251

#goodfood #portlandbakery #helenbernhard #portlandoregon #irish #irish #irish

St. Patrick’s is around the corner and we offer some delicious treats like this green and gold lady Baltimore cake filled and iced with white chocolate mint French cream.

Filled with cream cheese icing 👌

4” little cakes Halloween/day of the dead #funfoodforkids #TrickOrTreatSpookyAndSweet #bakery

Just in time for fall 🎂🍁🍂 New and delicious!!! Come and try are new Pumpkin chiffon cake filled with pumpkin cream cheese and iced in whipped cream. Moist Light Delicious #pumpkincake #fall2022 #portlandbakery #bestintown #yummyfood

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Birthday Cake – Buzz Lightyear “Best Birthday ever – being the kid that gets this cake. Maybe at two years old age they wont fully appreciate it – but two thumbs up to Helen Bernhard for knocking it out of the park – Buzz Lightyear wise!” Lynne Miller

Just in time for Donut Day 84 west is a parking lot. Take the surface streets in and stop by for some donuts

We are starting a new trend. The college reveal cake. This is for the boss’s daughter. Everyone at Helen Bernhard Bakery but the boss knows where she is going. Check back in an hour for the results!

#mothersday #mothersdaygift #helenbernhard #helenbernhardbakery

Strawberry mousse cake

#easter #easter2022

  #easter #easter2022 #macarons

#pieday #cookies #helenbernhard

Sweet little present for your loved one! Box of 6 mixed flavored macarons

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Halloween is all about the candy, but we’re here to advocate for Halloween cookies too. Bring Halloween Cookies To Any Hallow’s Eve Party.

Our apple spice cake will be in stock for the season. This is a warm spice cake filled with apple. We wanted more apple in our cake so we are now icing it in apple french cream. It is moist and refreshing and comforts with warm spices. Call in to reserve one or stop by… Read More »It’s back and better than ever.

Our apple spice cake will be in stock for the season. This is a warm spice cake filled with apple. We wanted more apple in our cake so we are now icing it in apple french cream. It is moist and refreshing and comforts with warm spices. Call in to reserve one or stop by… Read More »It’s back and better than ever.

Hey look what list we ended up on!!!! read more www.lovefood.com

Yes, the movie that was filmed here in 2019 survived Covid-19 and is now in theaters. Had the privilege of going to Portland premier last night and loved the movie. The bakery did make it into about 4 scenes. We have done remodeling since so true fans of the bakery will be able to spot… Read More »Have you seen my Pig?

#pridemonth #Pride2021 #pdxeats #pdxlocal #RespectAndLove

 Donut miss this years addition. Pre order your dozen donuts today. We will see you on Friday!!!!!  

#MothersDay #yummycookies #loveyoumom #perfectgift #bestmomever  

We are open this morning with hot coffee and fresh pastries. Check back later in the day as we may close up early due to weather.

The Buck Family wins with this amazing creation. Thanks to all that participated in the contest and those that just built them and did not submit pictures. We had and amazing response in the number of kits purchased as well as pictures submitted. There were over 150 kits sold this year. Thanks so much and… Read More »Gingerbread House Winner!!!!!!

Here are our first three entrants for the 2020 Gingerbread House Kit Contest. Please like your favorite on our Facebook page.  

Today as we take a break from the holiday rush I just wanted to say how thankful we are for all of the support from our customers. It has been a trying nine months but you have been loyal and supportive both financially and emotionally. Always asking how we are doing and dealing with required… Read More »Thank You

We are creating wonderful desserts to fit implemented restrictions. Smaller portions for smaller household gatherings. This is a Spice Roll cake with Apple French Cream. We are offering it with either Caramel or Spice French Cream icing. Call in to reserve one or stop by. 503-287-1251 1717 Ne Broadway Portland, Or 97232 Curbside pickup still… Read More »This Thanksgiving we are thankful to still be open and have your patronage.

Come see us for your Thanksgiving treats while you are here drop off an unwrapped toy to the toy drive and get a free donut.  

 Thanksgiving is around the corner and before you know it it will be Christmas. If you want some wholesome family fun this Thanksgiving stop by for a gingerbread house kit. Stop by or call to reserve one.

Holiday Hours Starting Next Week We will be open 6 AM to 6 PM 11-18 through 11-25 Sunday will be normal 8 AM to 3 PM We will be closed Thanksgiving day. Please place orders early We will be offering curbside pick up and pre pay options.

Tell us which is your favorite cheesecake. -Pumpkin with caramel pecans -White chocolate Marion berry Or -Pumpkin with pumpkin cream cheese Come in and get one. Don’t they look good?

We lament to inform you that we have a spider infestation and need your help to get rid of these spidy friends. Only available until Halloween. This spidy friend is made of chocolate and has squishy raspberry guts. View Video

So we’re doing things a little different to match. New to the list of cakes we keep on hand every day is🎊🎉This warm comfy spice, apple filled, cake will be available until the season is over. 🎂🍏Spice cake-apple filling- Caramel French cream- caramel and apples to garnish🍎🍰 As always you can stop by to pick… Read More »2020 has been different to say the least.

Today we celebrate 96 years of being in business. Thanks for sticking with us through fires and plague. Special for the day will be Red Velvet cake with chocolate french cream icing. $19.24.

Give one to you favorite home school person. #covidcookies #zoomcookies #backtoschool #bakery #cookies @ Helen Bernhard Bakery

#wigglescake #bigredcar #bigredcake

This Mother’s Day Whether you are able to gather or not, we are here for you. We have lovely treats of all sizes or buy one of our new books and slip a gift card inside to celebrate later. Books are 20% off with purchase of a gift card. #mothersday #mothersdaygift  

No fundraising or point other than a little extra congratulations. If they are missing a graduation or a birthday let everyone know they are loved and appreciated.

Do you need to say thanks from distance? Give them cookies. Open Saturday 6 am to 3 pm @ Helen Bernhard Bakery  

Hours Saturday are 6 am to 3 pm. Place orders by Friday via phone, email or in person for Saturday pick up. We will be closed Sunday for the holiday.

We have been asked so here you go. 2.5 lb bags of granulated sugar and 4 lb bags of all purpose flour. 1 each per customer per day.  

We are now accepting orders for Saturday, April 11th for your small family gatherings. We will be adding staff to handle phone calls and email. We will be open 6 AM to 3 PM that Saturday. We will be closed Sunday, April 12th. We will set up a prepay area/curbside pick up so we can… Read More »Easter Orders!!!!!!

We will open Friday and Saturday 6 am to 2 pm Sunday we will be open 8 to 3 pm for 1/2 price day. Will up date on Saturday

Limited inventory but we have most of your favorites. Take note of X’s on the floor to help with spacing. We will have a few cakes in the case.    

Come see us at a comfortable distance or call and we will bring out to the car. 503 287 1251 @ Helen Bernhard Bakery  

Still making lots of bread. We are practicing distancing and cleaning practices. Stop by if you are able. Curbside service is available.

We have been having some light hearted fun for the past few days. Today I would like to say thanks to all of our employees who are sharing shifts and hours so all can meet needs. Thanks to customers who are healthy and feel like coming in and to those who are staying away out… Read More »Update

Due to current situation. We will be postponing all wedding tastings until further notice. We will call all that are currently scheduled.

Good morning. Update for Tuesday, March 17th. Happy St Patrick’s Day. We are open and made a little extra as we ran low yesterday. We have put up all of our dine in tables and chairs but have everything available for take out. If you would like to call in orders and pay via credit… Read More »St Patrick’s Day

If you have any need to cancel an item please call by 4 PM the day before so we can make arrangements. We will update you if anything changes. We understand that many gatherings have been cancelled and will work with all of our customers to do what we can. Stay safe and wash your… Read More »With all of the news we want to let you know that we are still open and producing all items.

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day we have made two special limited time items. – A Baileys Mousse topped Brownie snuggled into lavish dark chocolate. -A rich and tender White Chocolate Cake with our cool Mint French Cream. Gilded, of course, for that Patty’s day flair. 🧁 Only available from now until St. Patty’s Day

Hard to believe 5 years ago we didn’t know what these were. #kingcake #fattuesday #mardigras #helenbernhard #bakery

Look how fast they go 🙂

#kingcakes #mardigras #epihany

This time old tradition is thought to bring good fortune to families in the year to come. The perfect addition to the holidays. Call in or stop by to reserve one of these beautiful Yule log cakes. Quantities are limited now. 1717 Ne Broadway Portland, Or 97232 (503)-287-1251 Our hours are: Monday 6 am to… Read More »Yule tide greetings!

Trick or treat. We choose treats!!!!!! #halloween #halloweencookies #treats #trickortreat @ Helen Bernhard Bakery  

  Are you ready? Happy Halloween!!!!! . . . . . . #scream #clowncake,#pennywisecake,#itcake,#halloweentreats,#trickortreat Posted by Helen Bernhard Bakery on Friday, October 25, 2019

Gonna fry up some raised donuts for the afternoon then full steam tomorrow.    

Here’s to the weekend and Andy #cakes #birthdaycakes #beercakes

We are donating to Oregon humane society as this year’s charity. 1$ per dozen and 2$ per tee shirt sold. #nationaldonutday #donutday #donuts Come see us FRIDAY

Celebrate the special day those goals have come to life with a just as special custom cake. Bring everyone together to honor you Graduate and enjoy that moment to the fullest.  

We made some extra special cakes for the case. Chocolate Cake Fresh Strawberry. Tiramisu . Vanilla Cake Fresh Strawberry Strawberry Filled Angel Food Cake Call in or stop by to reserve your cakes before it’s too late. 503-287-1251 1717 NE Broadway Portland, Or 97232 (We will be quite busy Saturday so pull a number when… Read More »Just because we are feeling the Easter spirit!

Put your order in now for Thursday. Give us a call today! Phone: (503) 287-1251 For more information, send us an email!

King Cakes everywhere.

Pink champagne cake ,cherry filling and French cream icing brownies $.50c off  

Gingerbread House Competition Winner. Thanks for all who participated or just had fun building at home. Jean Rose is the winner of the $50 give card.

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Saturday 6 AM to 6 PM. Sunday 6 AM to 4 PM NO DAY OLD Fresh product only. Monday 6 AM to 4 PM. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Deck your… dinner tables with some beautiful cakes. Drop in or call to place your orders soon. 1717 Ne Broadway Portland Or 97232 (503)287-1251 Reminder: We are closed Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. Open regular hours the rest of the week.

Come in in costume for a free donut.

Give us a ring or stop on by. We have a variety of Halloween goodies for those last minute parties. Want a show stopping cake? We have those. Want fun cookies? We have those too. Want cupcakes? Mhm those too.

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In light of the news of the Beaverton Bakery closing, we will be working with anyone who needs a wedding cake or other special items that were ordered. If possible please call, come in or email your requests. We have a talented group of people waiting to meet your needs. We will do our best… Read More »announcement

Pumpkin cheesecakes are back for the season. Call or stop by to fix that PSL craving. Pumpkin Cheesecake- with pumpkin cream cheese rosettes And Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Cheesecake 🍂🍁🥧 🍂🍁 And if these decedent Cheesecakes aren’t enough to satisfy that PSL craving why not order a pumpkin spice latte also? https://www.facebook.com/110889132279294/videos/182147332682482/

OK Portland We have been training all year for this. June 1st is National Donut Day!!!! We will be donating 1$ per dozen and 1$ per shirt sold to charity. If you have not prepped enough,🍩🍩🍩 come by and start training today. We will have a limited supply of National Donut Day shirts available 1st… Read More »June 1st is National Donut Day!

We are toasting marshmallow frosting! (Now you don’t have to go far to feel like you’re camping ⛺️ ) Friendly reminder: Mother’s Day is this weekend so come in or call in your orders to make sure you get the perfect treat for her. (T minus 3 days) https://www.facebook.com/110889132279294/videos/1971537129547809/  

We have an assortment of cakes and pastries available. Deck your holiday with cute bunnies and chicks and beautiful flowers. Sugar ones, that is! (We’re closed Easter Sunday so don’t wait too long)   https://www.facebook.com/110889132279294/videos/1926491877385668/

Wednesday March 14th is Pi Day. Order ahead to share with your friends and co-workers. Pi(e) cookies

Let us help you sweeten your evening.  

Before The boss gets any comments yeah I do have a problem holding still and may have had too much caffeine Thursday morning. It was a lot of fun. Thanks Ashley and Cathy. read more on kgw.com

We have some special heart cakes being made. Limited quantities being made so call in your orders in now.  

Bon Bons are on sale this week so you can treat your sweetie with some good chocolate.

Starting to prep for Portland Bridal Show Jan 13th and 14th at Oregon Convention Center. If you would like coupons stop by we have a few on the counter. Gets you discounted admission to the show. Portland Bridal Show 2018 .

Heat your Halloween party up this year with a witches cauldron. Come in and order your gouls and goblins.

Do you know some who doesn’t. Order ahead for #Halloween

Samantha Kairer She was the only exact guess 139 cookies

All case cakes are $3.00 off Saturday Sept 30th

Cake special is a layer of white cake a layer of chocolate cake and strawberry filling for $19.24.

Looking through history today found a picture of Helen on her 85th birthday.

10% Off All Case Items Bread, Pastries, Donuts, cookies, and Cold Case Items Excludes $19.24 Cake Special and special orders

#pasteries #portlandoregon #helenbernhardbakery #smallbusiness #summer #bakery

The latest and hottest trend, the mirror cake, has arrived at Helen Bernhard Bakery.

In honor of Star Wars Day. We are re sharing a classic!

Boss had a rough week and the great crew here took care of the place so I could be with my family. To top it off at the end of the week I got this sympathy bouquet.

Stop by the bakery to replace lost carbs. Open till 3pm half price day.

Merry Christmas. We are making everything as fast a possible.  Please call your orders in so we can have what you need for the holidays.  We will be open Christmas Eve until 4PM.  We will be closed Sunday and Monday the 25th and 26.  We will also be closed Jan 1st.

We are having our annual competition.  Show us your decorating skills.  Come in a pick up a gingerbread house kit, take it home and build you masterpiece.  Email us a picture and we will post it on Facebook.  Picture with most likes wins a Helen Bernhard Bakery Gift Card

We will be open Wednesday 6 AM to 6 PM. Call your orders in today.  We will be using number system so grab one on the way in.  We also have gingerbread houses out and the competition will be happening again this year.  Pick one up for the after turkey entertainment. We will be closed… Read More »Thanksgiving Is Here

We will be closed Dec 25th and Jan 1st We will be open until 4 PM Dec 24th and Dec 31st   Thanks

We have all kinds of cookies to give as gifts and take to parties.  Cookie trays and boxes, come see all we have to offer. We will not have a cake special until the new year.

September is Customer Appreciation Month! We will have daily specials. Those will be updated in store and on Facebook each morning. Come in to find out what the special is each day.  

We are strong into wedding cake season.  If you have a need for a last minute wedding cake, please call us as we may have availability on certain weekends. As it is very hot, please plan to keep your cakes cool until the last possible minute.  It is best to have the car A/C on… Read More »Summertime Wedding Cake….etc

We are getting many requests for custom cakes involving copyrighted characters.  Mickey Mouse and many others.  While we would love to create some amazing things, we cannot do this in many cases.  It is a violation and we could be fined upwards of $10,000.  If you would like us to use cakes involving these characters,… Read More »Copyright Characters

Wedding Cake Tastings How to prepare for our wedding tastings Call to make an appointment 503 287 1251 Gather any and all ideas you have for your cake (pictures, color samples, etc) Pick who is coming with you.  This is a fun event but seating is very limited and with many people it can be… Read More »It is wedding time again-Cake Tastings

Cake Special this week. We are trying something a little different. 9″ Pink Champagne with Strawberry French Cream Icing and filling. It will only be 1 layer so it will feed 6-8 like the 7 inch and it will be split and filled. Hope you like it tell us what you think!! Still $15.o0

This week’s cake special Pumpkin Cake with Spice French Cream and Filling 7″ Cake for $15

We are back in business.   We have all new wood floors.  The place is polished up and ready for visitors.  Thanks for all your patience.  Come by and see us.  We are starting to roll out the pumpkin treats for fall.  So far we have pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, pumpkin donuts and pumpkin scones. … Read More »Re Opened!!!!!!!!!!!

This week’s cake special Poppyseed Cake, Raspberry Filling, with French Cream Icing 7″ Cake for $15.00   Last special before our remodel starts!!!!!

We will be closed to put in a new floor and new oven.  We will update web and Facebook as it progresses.  Thanks for the patience.

This week’s cake special Banana Cake with Carmel French Cream Icing and filling.  Chosen by one of our college workers that is heading back to Corvallis soon.   7″ cake for $15.00

This week’s cake special White Cake with Apricot French Cream Icing and Filling. 7″ Cake for $15.00

This week’s cake special Pink Champagne cake, Raspberry Filling and Raspberry French Cream Icing 7″ Cake for $15.00

We will be remodeling the bakery in September. We will be closed from the 22nd to approximately the 30th of September. We are not taking Orders for that period of time.  We are hoping to be done faster but do not want to take a chance and have someone’s wedding cake not ready. Sorry for… Read More »Upcoming Remodel This Fall

This week’s cake special Red Velvet Cake Vanilla French Cream Icing and Filling 7″ Cake for $15.00

  Berry Blast 1 Layer of Pink Champagne 1 Layer of White Cake. Raspberry Gel filling Marionberry French Cream Icing 7″ Cake for $15.00

We will be discarding all uncooked product made as of Tuesday. We will also attempt to contact any customers who picked up any affected product.  We will not be taking any new orders for tomorrow but all current orders will be remade with clean product tomorrow.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but safety… Read More »Portland Boil Alert

This week’s cake special   White Cake with French Cream Icing and Filling   7″ Cake for $15.00

This week’s special Red Velvet with chocolate french cream icing and filling 7″ Cake for $15.00

No cake special this week.  Doing lots for Mom and the Blazers so check back next week.

This week’s cake special Pink Champagne Cake with Custard Filling and French Cream Icing. 7″ Cake for $15.00

Place your order today for pickup tomorrow.  We will be closed Sunday 4/20.  We have cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and many other items that will make your Sunday table look like Spring.    

Helen Bernhard Bakery does deliver wedding cakes. We have a limited area we deliver to which is included in the price of the cake.  This includes downtown Portland.  Outside our free delivery area, a good estimate is 2 dollars per mile.  If you want to use Google Maps and find your wedding location then get driving… Read More »Wedding Cake Delivery

This week’s cake special Banana Cake, Custard Filling and French Cream Icing 7″ Cake for $15.00

This week’s cake special Poppy Seed Cake, Lemon Filling and French Cream Icing 7″ Cake for $15.00

This week’s cake special 1 layer of white cake, 1 layer of pink champagne, raspberry filling and raspberry french cream icing.   7″ cake for $15.00

This week’s cake special White Cake with French Cream Icing and Filling 7″ cake for $15.00

This week’s cake special Pink Champagne Cake, Custard Filling and French Cream Icing 7″ Cake for $15.00

This week’s cake special Poppy Seed Cake, Raspberry Filling, French Cream Icing 7″ Cake for $15.00

With our new point of sale system and increase in benefit costs we are adjusting prices of some items.  Many will stay the same but there will be a few changes.  Thanks for patience and hope to see you soon

We have started making Hot Crossed Buns for the Spring.  Come in and try some.  

This week’s cake special Red Velvet Cake, Fudge Filling, Chocolate French Cream Icing. 7″ Cake for $15.00

This week’s cake special Carrot cake with Pineapple French Cream Icing and Filling   7″ Cake for $15.00

Place orders early for your Valentine.  Give that special person something sweet. We have Heart shaped cookies, cakes, petit fors and many other items.

Helen Bernhard Cakes, NE Broadway, 1929

Thank you so much for patience this past week as we get used to our new Point of Sale system. Due to our Credit Card Processor being changed.  We have to reload all gift cards that were sold before Jan 24, 2014.  We have a list of all current balances so we can make sure… Read More »New Cash Reigsters and Gift Card Updates

This week’s cake special Chocolate Cake with French Cream Icing and Filling 7″ Cake for $15.00

Valued Customers, We are in the process of updating are point of sale system.  This will allow us to store order history among other things.  Please be patient as the staff is learning all of the dynamic things this new system will help us do.  We are doing it in phases to lessen the stress… Read More »Exciting Changes Coming

Looking forward to seeing all the brides this weekend.  We will be handing out samples, brochures and coupons.  Come by and see what are decorators have created for the show.  We also have $1 off coupons at the bakery for online ticket sales.

Happy Thanksgiving Week. No Cake special this week as we will be elbow deep in pies. We are taking orders for Wednesday and will be very busy but always have room for more. Call ahead and order your pies, rolls, and football game treats. We are open until 6 PM on Wednesday, closed on Thursday.… Read More »Happy Thanksgiving Week!!!!!

Announcing our Gingerbread House Competition for 2013. Come in today and buy a Gingerbread House Kit.  Decorate it any way you like.  Send us a photo at [email protected]. We will post your house on our Facebook page.  The picture with the most likes wins a $50 gift certificate. We will start posting pictures December 2nd… Read More »Gingerbread House Competition 2013

This week’s cake special White Cake with French Cream Filling and Icing   7″ cake for $15.00

We have Fruit Cake available now.  Dark Fruit Cake is ready to go while Light Fruit Cake will be ready Saturday along with Plum Pudding.  We can ship these items if you have someone in a far away land is interested in some of the best hand crafted fruit cake in the Portland.  Call us… Read More »FRUITCAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This week’s Cake Special Apple Spice Cake. Apple French Cream Filling Spice French Cream Icing 7″ cake for $15

This week’s cake special Banana Cake with Carmel French Cream Icing and Filling 7″ Cake $15.00

Cream Pies We recently were told that our cream pies were delicious and extremely under promoted and deserving of more publicity. I have to agree that they are full of sweet awesomeness.  This post goes out to one of our big fans and posters, Kyle Ryan.  Thanks for noticing how good they really are and… Read More »Cream Pies!!!!!!

This week’s cake special Pink Champagne Cake with Custard Filling and French Cream Icing 7″ Cake $15

Here is something we are proud of.  Thanks   http://www.huffingtonpost.com/thrillist/best-donuts_b_4100817.html?utm_hp_ref=@food123#comments  

This week’s cake special   Red Velvet Cake Chocolate French Cream Icing and Filling 7″ Cake for $15.00

This week’s cake special White Cake, French Cream Icing and Filling   7″ cake for $15

Customer Appreciation Month September, 2013 5% off all paid in full purchases. Celebrating 89 Years!!!!! Excludes 1/2 Sundays and weekly cake specials

Pink Champagne Cake French Cream Icing and Filling   7″ Cake for $15

This week’s cake special Red Velvet Cake Chocolate French Cream Icing and Filling   7″ Cake for $15.00

Lady Baltimore Special White Cake, French Cream Icing and Filling.     7″ cake for $15

This week’s cake special Chocolate Strawberry Chocolate cake, Custard filling, Strawberry french cream icing.   7″ Cake for $15.00

This week’s cake special Carrot Cake with Pineapple French Cream Icing and Filling

New Promotion!!!!! Buy a Helen Bernhard hat or shirt and everytime you wear it in you get a free cup of coffee or a free donut!!!!!!  Bakery Love for Bakery Pride

Back to the cake specials This week Red Velvet with French cream icing and filling.   7″ cake for $15.00

The final total is $959.00 I will be sending a check with a few extra cookies as well.  Thanks for all the support and we wish them luck.

It is Father’s Day Weekend, Grad Week, and the start of wedding season.  We will bring back the cake special next week.  

To help celebrate, we will be giving away a cake donut to all who come in to see us on friday.  We will also be raising money for victims of the tornados in Moore, OK.  1$ from every commuter sold this week will go to the Highland East Jr High Band.  They lost their gym… Read More »National Donut Day Friday, June 7th!!!

This week’s cake special 1 Layer Chocolate Cake 1 Layer White Cake Chocolate French Cream Filling and French Cream Icing 7″ Cake $15.00

This week’s cake special Banana Cake, Carmel French Cream Filling, French Cream Icing 7″ Cake for $15.00

This week’s cake special Pink Champagne Cake Custard Filling and Strawberry French Cream Icing 7″ Cake for $15.00

We will have no cake special this week. We are busy getting you ready to treat Mom to something sweet.  You can order these or come up with your own unique idea.

This week’s cake special The Black and White 1 Layer of Chocolate Cake 1 Layer of White Cake Vanilla French Cream Icing and Filling 7″ Cake for $15.00

This week’s cake special White Cake Lemon Filling French Cream Icing

This week’s cake special Carrot Cake with Pineapple French Cream Icing and Filling.   7″ Cale for $15.00.

Do you ever want to hand out a cookie that is made just for you?  Do you have a logo you want to be smart and sweet? We can help. Helen Bernhard Bakery offers sugar shortbread cookies with an optional edible image put on top.  We will take your photo and then scan and print it… Read More »Personalized Cookies

This week’s Cake Special Pink Champagne Cake Strawberry French Cream Icing and Filling 7″ Cake for $15.00

For real Chocolate Cake Raspberry Filling with Rasberry French Cream Icing   7″ Cake for $15.00  No fooling!!

3-11-13 Chocolate Cake with Mint French Cream Icing and Filling.   7″ Cake for $15.00

We now have hats for sale. 12.95 Each Get one to match your bakery shirt.  

Roses are Red Red Velvet Cake Raspberry French Cream Icing and Filling 7″ Cake for $15.00

Great special this week Chocolate Cake, Vanilla French Cream Icing and Filling.   7″ Cake for $15.00

This week’s cake special Hawaiian Daydreams Carrot Cake with Pineapple French Cream Icing and Filling 7″ Cake for $15.00

This week’s cake special Banana Cake, Custard Filling and French Cream Icing   7″ Cake  $15.00

          We have cookies, cupcakes and more for this weekends festivities.   We also have great breads for dips and sandwiches.    

Just wanted to say thanks to Rich B and the city.   With there help over the last year, we are now using 60% less water here at the bakery.  It helps fight inflation and helps us be better stewards of the enviornment.  They don’t get thanks very often so we thought we should let… Read More »Thanks to City of Portland Water Bureau

This week’s Cake Special Hoping for Sunshine White cake with Lemon Filling and French Cream icing. We are hoping for sunshine and maybe some warmth. 7″ Cake for $15.00

After a few slow weeks we are back. Cake Special for the week of 1/7/13 is Chocolate Cake, Chocolate French Cream Icing and Filling 7″ Round cake $15.00

We will be open Sunday and Monday  6 AM to 4 PM.  No day old this week.  We will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Vote today on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Portland-OR/Helen-Bernhard-Bakery/110889132279294?v=wall

You only have 2 days left to vote on our facebook page for your best creation with our Gingerbread House Kits.  Winner collects at $50 Helen Bernhard Bakery Gift Card!!!!

This week’s cake special is Peppermint French Cream Icing and Filling with White Cake.   7″ Cake for $15.00

Now through Dec 21st we are having a Gingerbread House building contest.  Come in a buy a kit.  Put it together.  Send us an email and we will post to Facebook.  The house with the most likes wins $50 Gift Card from Helen Bernhard Bakery.

We have all kinds of cookies, fruit cake, plum pudding, gingerbread houses.  Come in and take a look.

A Spooky Treat for Halloween Pumpkin Cake French Cream Icing and Spice French Cream Filling Pumpkin Decorations on Top Try this and many other treats for your party on Wednesday….. Cake Special is a 7″ cake for $15.00

This week’s special Chocolate Cake, Raspberry French Cream Filling, French Cream Icing.

We just got our order in for T-Shirts. Now have Women’s Medium to Men’s 3XL. Show your Bakery Love!!!! All Profits go to World Vision Hunger Relief.

Pumpkin Cake Spice French Cream Icing and Filling A chill is in the air, why not enjoy some Pumpkin cake to bring in Fall 7″ Cake $14.00  

This week’s Cake Special Summer’s Last Stand Pink Champagne Cake Marion Berry Filling French Cream Icing

This week we are trying the first Pumpkin Special of the Year Pumpkin Cake Carmel French Cream Icing and filling Carmel Drizzle and pralines.

This week’s special Chocolate Cake Raspberry French Cream Filling and Icing 7″ Cake for $14.00  

Celebrating 88 Years of Sweets 5% off all paid in full orders for the month of September Exlcudes 1/2 price Sunday Items and Weekly Cake Specials

Custard’s Last Banana Stand Banana Cake Custard Filling French Cream Icing

Poppy Seed Cake Lemon Filling French Cream Icing 7″ Cake for just $14

The boss is on vacation so the crew will have surpises for these two weeks.  Call us to find out what the special is????? 503 287 1251

Peppermint Patti Special One layer of Chocolate Cake, One Layer of White Cake Chocolate French Cream Filling White Mint French Cream Icing and a Genache Drip 7″ Cake for $14.00

This week’s cake special Lemon Sunshine White Cake, Lemon French Cream filling and French Cream Icing 7″ Cake for $14.00

Fourth of July Special 7″ Red Velvet Cake with French Cream Icing and Filling $14.00

We are now selling T-shirts to show your bakery love. $15.95 with all profits going to charity. Sizes Men’s M to 2XL

Chocolate Passion Chocolate Cake, Chocolate French Cream Icing and Filling 7″ Round for $14.00

This week’s cake special White Cake, Marion Berry Filling and French Cream Icing $14.00 for a 7″ Cake

For Father’s Day Poppy Seed Cake Raspberry Filling French Cream Icing   Poppy for Pops   7″ cake for $14

While we are very proud of the designs we have, we always like to be challenged with something new.  If you have your own idea for a cake or have seen a picture of one you just have to have, bring it in or attach it to an email and we will do our best… Read More »Customize Your Cake

Congratulations on your graduation, Opening a door not easily reached! Now go through it: on the other side Great mountains become hills, and then just fields Rolling eastward towards a rising sun. All now is success and celebration, The music of deeds done and barriers breached. Underneath, uncertainties still glide Lean and hungry as the… Read More »Graduation Time Is Here

Our mother is the sweetest and Most delicate of all. She knows more of paradise Than angels can recall. She’s not only beautiful But passionately young, Playful as a kid, yet wise As one who has lived long. Her love is like the rush of life, A bubbling, laughing spring That runs through all like… Read More »Happy Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day Cakes Petit Fors Heart Shaped Cakes Cookie Trays Cake Pops Special Order Cakes

Wedding Cake Tastings How to prepare for our wedding tastings Call to make an appointment 503 287 1251 Gather any and all ideas you have for your cake (pictures, color samples, etc) Invite a friend or 2.  This is a fun event but seating is very limited and with many people it can be hard… Read More »Wedding Cake Tastings