Ken's Artisan Bakery is a bakery in Portland, Oregon's Northwest District, in the United States.
History Ken Forkish established the bakery in 2001 and operated it until his retirement in 2021/22. Longtime employees Randy Dorkin and Theo Taylor are now co-owners.
Reception
In 2022, Eater Portland's Brooke Jackson-Glidden called Ken's Artisan Bakery "an iconic Portland destination for bread and pastries". She also included the Oregon croissant in a 2024 overview of "iconic" Portland dishes. Michelle Lopez and Janey Wong included the business in Eater Portland 2025 overview of the city's best bakeries. Michael Russell included the business in The Oregonian 2025 list of the 21 best restaurants in southeast Portland.
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