Lauretta Jean's

"For those who rank, this homey spot is easily one of the city’s top three pie shops, if not Portland’s best: The crusts are always crisp and the fillings fresh. Lauretta Jean’s is a leader in both summery and holiday-vibed pies — the sweet potato marshmallow meringue screams Thanksgiving, while the coconut Key lime tastes like Fourth of July in Florida. Kate McMillen particularly shines with her cream pies, as well as the standout salted honey pie. Order pies by-the-slice or whole pies from the pie window on Division, or pre-order pies online." - Michelle Lopez, Eater Staff

"What once was as a farmer’s market booth has since expanded into a bright and cheery bakery on Division. Buttery crusts give just the right amount of flaky goodness to inventive and classic fruit pies like tart cherry and raspberry chiffon, or quiches like asparagus bacon Swiss. After operating as a takeout window for much of the pandemic, Lauretta Jean’s since reopened its remodeled interior, serving slices, pastries, coffee, and beer. Larger orders can also be placed through the weekly bake sale." - Thom Hilton, Paolo Bicchieri

"Any Portland pie lover is likely well-acquainted with Lauretta Jean’s, easily the city’s best pie shop. Owner Kate McMillen doesn’t settle for frozen fruit for her marionberry pies, so the version at this Southeast Division pie shop is only available when the fruit is in season, bursting with fresh, whole berries with a zing of lemon juice and zest. The fruit is encased in a supremely flaky, nicely golden brown butter crust, which complements the not-too-sweet filling. When the season begins, it will be available for pre-order or by the slice out of the bakery’s pie window." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"Despite the spotty service, Lauretta Jean’s offers a cozy, homey setting similar to your grandma’s living room, as well as some of the best breakfast biscuits in town. Originally a pie bakery, the restaurant has upped its brunch game significantly, crafting biscuits are on the crisp side and are adorned with house-made jams and sausages. Don’t miss the LJ Classic and the Sausage Cheddar Biscuit." - Michelle Lopez

"Of course you go for the pie, but they have so much more deliciousness, like brunch and even cocktails. Whenever you connect with the Lauretta Jean's crew, whether it be here or the Farmers Market or a music festival, they just want you to be happy. The space is cozy diner meets Grandma's kitchen and that solidifies Kate's homage to her shop's namesake. And always, always butter for those flakey layers of biscuits and pie crust, that makes all the difference!" - Factory North