Crema's Take
“Carlton Bakery's real draw is the pastries and bread—flaky croissants, crusty loaves, and shortbread cookies that justify the drive from Portland if you're heading that direction. The coffee is solid but secondary to the baking; this is a stop for someone who wants exceptional croissants and a charming, tight Main Street space, not for someone prioritizing service or a relaxed experience. Fair warning: the small footprint and occasional inattentive staff mean this works better as a quick pastry grab than a lingering coffee shop visit.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Terrible customer service just to get coffee. Tall kid just mindlessly handling orders in the back and repeatedly walking like a zombie by two customers waiting by the register without checking in or engaging in any way. And then, the tall kid acting like it is a hassle just…
Outstanding! We took a little road trip from Westside PDX metro area. Definitely worth the drive. Flakey croissants, crusty bread. Highly recommend a stop of you're going that way.
Wonderful pastries. Short bread cookies are amazing. They have some wonderful bread and offer sandwiches. Decent coffee.
Excellent bakery! Everything we tried was flavorful and tasty! Good coffee but the baked goods are excellent. They also have a fun selection of syrups and jams/curd. We are only in town a couple of days but will stop here everyday.
Charming but tight space. High ceilings help a lot in a very small Main Street vibe area. Food was fine by not that special.