Fresh from the oven · sourdough available today until 11:00
Since 1987

Artisan bread. Every morning.

Sourdough, croissants and cakes — baked in Portland, without rush and without fuss.

Fresh bread at Swallow Bakery

Favourites

What most customers take home — and why.

Sourdough loaf

Sourdough

48-hour rise, crackling crust, soft crumb.

Croissants

Viennoiserie

Croissants and pain au chocolat, farm butter.

Cake

Cakes

For birthdays, coffee or a quiet Sunday.

Baker at work

About Swallow Bakery

Three generations of bakers. We mill our own flour, rise slowly and bake in a stone oven. No factory dough — just a queue at the door at 07:15.

Master baker Jan: “Good bread needs time. So do we.”

From the oven

What clients say

★★★★★

“The best sourdough in the region. Crackling crust, airy inside.”

Inge · Portland
★★★★★

“The Saturday croissant has become a ritual. Pre-order if you want to be sure.”

Tom · Castricum
★★★★★

“The cake for grandma's birthday was beautiful and delicious. Real craftsmanship.”

Lisa · Uitgeest

Frequently asked questions

Can I pre-order?

Yes — call or message before 16:00 the day before. Large cakes please 48 hours ahead.

Do you have gluten-free bread?

On Thursdays and Saturdays we bake a small gluten-free range. When it's gone, it's gone.

Is there coffee in the shop?

Yes, espresso and filter coffee. Feel free to have a croissant with it at the standing table.

Visit us

Address

210 NE Alberta St · Portland, OR 97211

hello@swallowbakery.demo · 020 765 4321

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