Papa Haydn Northwest

“Great place to get a slice of cake and tea/coffee and just relax. Staff are always welcoming and attentive. Great selection of desserts! Their regular food menu is fantastic as well. But I mostly go for the cakes 😉😋”

“Papa Haydn never disappoints! Our first visit felt special, and the cakes were some of the best we've ever had. The desserts were absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was cozy, and the service was amazing. The staff were friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended if you have a sweet tooth! 🍰”

“Great happy hour. Came here to celebrate my birthday and our group had a great afternoon. The food choices were plenty, the wine selection was great. Our waitress was very attentive and made sure our experience was a good one.”

“Some places are more than restaurants — they are Portland institutions woven into the very fabric of the city, and Papa Haydn is exactly that. Since 1978, this beloved NW 23rd treasure has been spoiling Portlanders with the kind of desserts that make you close your eyes on the first bite. My sweetheart surprised me with a warm Sunday evening date on their charming outdoor patio — the kind of spontaneous, romantic gesture that becomes a treasured memory. Our server was warm, unhurried, and genuinely helpful in helping us choose between an impossible array of beautiful options. We settled on the Chocolate Raspberry Torte — a rich chocolate crust filled with silky chocolate mousse, crowned with glistening fresh raspberries and a ribbon of raspberry sauce — and the Chocolate Truffle Cake, a towering masterpiece of dark layers, ganache, and a cloud of whipped cream. Decadent and delightful don't begin to cover it. What makes Papa Haydn extraordinary is that behind every dessert is a real story — a Berlin baker's family recipes, a sculptor sister who turned pastry into art, a dream that has now spanned generations and 700 tons of chocolate. That history lives in every bite. If you haven't been, go. If you have, go again. Portland is lucky to have them.”

“We decided to head up to NW 23rd for a quick Sunday night dinner and were happily surprised to realize it was the first day of Portland Dining Month. We started with martinis and Old Fashioneds, shared a few appetizers, and then dove into our main courses and everything was fantastic. And of course, you really can’t top the dessert creations at Papa Haydn. They’re absolutely top-notch and the perfect way to end the evening.”