The Willamette Valley is celebrated for its small family-owned restaurants, diners, and eateries of all kinds. Our real estate agents know well that also includes plenty of bakeries. 

Let's take a closer look at just a few of your many local options:

• Sidekicks by Pastega – 832 Lyon Street South, Albany OR 97321
  Sidekicks by Pastega has been around the Albany area since all the way back in 1995, so they have had plenty of time to perfect both their baked goods and the coffee that pairs so well with them. You can enjoy products made from local ingredients by neighborhood bakers. It's always your choice of indoor or outdoor seating, too! Sidekicks is an ideal people-watching experience with a full menu in a historic locale.
  
  
• Little Wuesten Cafe – 115 Ellsworth Street Southwest, Albany, OR 97321
  Little Wuesten Cafe brings the baking traditions of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland right here to the Willamette Valley. The Cafe began with a simple concept: Delicious Longbottom Coffee along with the beloved German soft pretzels. The idea was a hit, and Little Wuesten has since grown into an area highlight with all kinds of baked treats – each one using old-fashioned recipes and techniques.
  
  
• Yuly's Bakery – 1177 Santiam Highway Southeast, Albany, OR 97321
  Welcoming Yuly's Bakery will dazzle you with its takes on traditional Spanish and Latin American baked specialties. Delight in a wide range of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors where your baked favorites are coupled with fresh fruit. Dulce de leche, churros, and a full range of others are waiting just beside your favorite cakes, muffins, doughnuts, bagels, and the rest. Don't overlook the traditional Rosca de Reyes or "King Cake."
  
  
• Crumbl Cookies – 1705 Northwest 9th Street, Corvallis, OR 97330
  The Corvallis Crumbl Cookies location will satisfy your sweet tooth. Billing itself as the home of the world's best cookies, it provides delivery, curbside pickup, and even catering for your special events. The centerpiece of its selections is the warm chocolate chip, of course, but you'll also find fun and innovative flavors like "Nilla Bean Cheesecake" and "Kentucky Butter Cake." Many favorites are served warm, while some, like "Caramel Coconut Fudge," are always chilled for your convenience.
  
  
• Dough Hook Bake Shop – 1970 Lancaster Drive Northeast, Salem, OR 97305
  For baked goods near Salem, you can't go wrong with Dough Hook Bake Shop. "It's time to make the doughnuts" every morning at Dough Hook, which is particularly well known for its jelly donuts. Local and fresh, with vegan options to boot, it tempts your taste buds with customized doughnut boxes and striking flavors like "Churro," "Creme Brulee," "Raspberry Lemonade," and more.
  
  
• Le Patissier – 956 Northwest Circle Boulevard, Corvallis, OR 97333
  Le Patissier is devoted to introducing the authentic French baking tradition to the Willamette Valley. Led by the highly experienced Chef Didier, it has made a name for itself with its traditional Bûche de Noel. This popular "Yule Log" is usually made without flour and served in countries including France, Belgium, and Switzerland, as well as right here in your Oregon neighborhood. 

See for yourself why life in the Willamette Valley is extra sweet. Contact us today to discover more about the local area.