Saint Cupcake - Portland, OR

Yes, this is cupcake heaven. Available in normal size or as half-size dots, these circular lovelies are homey more than fancy; each of the ones we have tasted has made us exclaim that it is the Platonic ideal of its flavor, as the frosting – cream cheese on red velvet, for instance – is nothing short of perfection.

100% Approval Rating (2 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Cupcake ($3.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"For a short while a few years ago, food writers proclaimed cupcakes to be the hip pastry of the moment. That fad seems to have passed, but excellent cupcakes remain a Holy Grail for many Roadfoodies with major sweet tooths. In fact, Jane considers herself quite the ..." [Read More].

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Map & Directions

407 NW 17th Ave., Portland, OR
503-473-8760

http://www.saintcupcake.com

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Dessert
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	Yes
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	Yes
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	Yes
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"Legends abound about the origin of red velvet cake, and it may or may not be loaded with cocoa, but the one sure rule of thumb is: the redder the better. Saint Cupcake's is tender and elegant, crowned with a mantle of cream cheese frosting."
Michael Stern

"This crumb close-up shows just how red the red velvet cupcake really is."
Michael Stern

"Jane declared the toasted coconut cream cupcake to be the best of the best: essence of coconut with a vibrant toasty halo."
Michael Stern

"As you wait in line to get to the order counter, you have a good view of the kitchen, where batter is mixed and poured into tins."
Michael Stern

"Portland is a vegan's delight, with plenty of opportunities to avoid eating animal products. Saint Cupcake has a wide variety of vegan offerings, including day-olds at half price."
Michael Stern

"My personal favorite: a moist, extremely chocolaty cupcake topped with intense fudgy frosting."
Michael Stern

"This is one of two Saint Cupcakes in Portland. The other one is at 3300 SE Belmont."
Michael Stern