Jinju Patisserie

"A bakery known for its outstanding pastries and baked goods, nominated in the Outstanding Bakery category." - Erin DeJesus

"Jinju’s hot chocolate skips the deeply rich, ultra-dark style and instead offers a velvety, triple-chocolate version, using a blend of Valrhona white, milk, and dark chocolates with a rounder flavor and texture. Served in a jewelry box of a patisserie on North Williams, it’s best enjoyed with one of the cafe’s croissants." - Rebecca Roland, Seiji Nanbu

"For those in the mood for fancier pastries, Jinju Patisserie always delivers. The Williams bakery’s pastry chefs are Las Vegas expats, and this showmanship is evident in desserts like towering fruit tarts, silky mousse layer cakes, and jewelry-like bonbons. That being said, Jinju is also home to one of the city’s finest croissants, one of the largest in town with a shatteringly crisp exterior and a buttery core. Savory pastry fans may prefer the ham, bacon, and cheese croissant, topped with a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning." - Michelle Lopez, Janey Wong

"Since opening in 2019, Jinju (“pearl” in Korean) has quickly become one of Portland’s most sought-after pastry and dessert destinations — as long weekday morning lines for its bonbons, entremets, and gravity-defying croissants will confirm. Master chocolatier Jin Caldwell and pastry chef partner Kyurim Lee both spent significant time in Las Vegas kitchens, which appears in the showmanship of their meringue-crowned raspberry lemon tarts and glossy coconut passionfruit gateaux. Jinju offers a few picnic benches outside, but expect to grab treats to-go." - Nathan Williams, Eater Staff

"Jinju Patisserie also moved ahead in the Outstanding Bakery category." - Paolo Bicchieri