Pix Patisserie

03/23/08

Never even got to try it

by BrieC at Citysearch

Horrible service!!!! we walked out without ever being spoken to. They cleared our table, then brought us some tepid water in dirty glasses after waiting WAY too long. Sorry! were we not cool and hipster enough? Too bad for you, we're EXCELLENT tippers.

03/03/08

Great little coffee/dessert Place

by atsugari at Citysearch

I've came back and tried almost all the dessert at this place since it's down the block from my house. My favorite is still the royale with cheese, everything else was too sweet for me(instant cavity). Their truffles are good they are made the traditional french way, their mango friut pate is refreshing when they have it in season. Otherwise a chill place to stop by and have a cup of coffee. I've still yet to try their Carmen Miranda, they always run out then I go there.

• Pros: The Royale with Cheese
• Cons: Parking, finding a seat

02/20/08

Sad, maybe they do need better service

by Sirisak at Citysearch

I've never had anything here but their chocolates and to be honest - the waiter could have been on fire and i'd have not noticed as i was with friends and we were making our own fun. The chocolates were wonderful and unusual. I cannot remember what my friends tried, but they loved everything and i think one of them did in fact have the hot chocolate someone else besmerges on this site.

I've only been to the hawthorne locale and i've found it a fun little corner for a quick sweet treat, but maybe my expectations were not too high

01/24/08

Like to be abused by waiters? Pix is your place!

by BorkBorkBork at Citysearch

My first (and last) time at pix was an utter disaster. I was so excited to try it out as I had heard great things about their desserts. I went on a date, and we were seated promptly...and then forgotten. When the surly, holier-than-thou waiter finally deigned to notice us, we had been sitting over 30 minutes without even a glass of water. My creme brulee was torched at the table, and while it did have some flair, the end result was burned in most places, but still raw sugar in others. Ick. We had to get up from our table to request coffee after dessert, and when the check was delivered half-way through our cup of coffee, the waiter asked us "To hurry up and finish because other people were waiting" Seriously? The only thing slow about our table was the glacial service, and there were only 3 people waiting. No thanks. I'll never return.

01/05/08

Second best Pix in Town (Just stay away from Pix on Hawthorne!!!

by juniormarbles at Citysearch

This is a cosy little spot, a bit run down, a little funky (considering the prices for the sweets!) but a romantic spot, if you want to be left alone, and don't care for a fashion show of uptown proportions.

My only plea: Stay away from the Hawthorne location of Pix (their newest, which does not yet have its own review on CitySearch): This is Pix's Black Hole- since its inception, acouple of years ago, consistently staffed by surly, or indifferent, but always aloof and incompetent, service personel. And if you believe, like me, that Pix serves the second best Hot Chocolate in town (after Cacao on SW 13th) don't bother at the Hawthorne location! It's plain awful, and way worse than at New Seasons (which I thought could not be topped until I went to Hawthorne.)

• Pros: Cosy, romantic, good deserts
• Cons: Deserts are overpriced for their quality

09/25/07

Looks better than it tastes

by notyeti at Citysearch

The popularity of Pix speaks more to the dearth of good pastries in Portland than anything else. Many of these desserts look the way they should, but are a disappointment when it comes to taste. The Big CherylsGhetto cake was probably the worst thing I have ever had here. It was rubbery, tough, and bland. The Amelie had some very nice flavors of chocolate and orange, but the pieces of praline crisp were a bit of a shock in a jaw-breaker way, because they were huge and hard. This dessert would have been delightful if the praline pieces had been finer, providing a subtle crunch instead of a jolt. The Jane Avril, which includes raspberry mousse and pistachio cake, sounded wonderful, but ended up being quite bland. The presentation here is always wonderful, and I would happily pay the high prices if the desserts lived up to the expectation. Oddly enough, two of my favorite things from pix are the least beautiful. I buy the pixies on a regular basis. The pixie is a pistachio bar with almond paste and raspberry jam. It is simple and delicious. The macarons at pix, especially the creme de cassis ones, give the Parisian ones a run for their money.

09/05/07

MMmmm and Ahhhh!

by leequa at Citysearch

I went in not knowing what to expect. Well actually, I went in expecting great desserts and snobby crappy service. I was wrong about the latter. I didn't get his name, but my friends and I, walked in about the time some police officers where outside asking a man to move on as he was loitering and once we went in, the server was pretty busy. As we were looking at the menu, he was handling some irate teenagers who were angry about something. He was being very apologetic and calm. Turns out these little brats where upset with him because he would serve one of them alcohol with his fake id.

The server was friendly and not worried that we had come in a half hour before closing. He kept a smile and made us feel welcome...as if we were old friends. I go on and on about the service because I find many places here with terrible miserable people giving you a terrible miserable experience. I've been in the service industry for over 15 years, so when I find a place which has a good product AND good service, I make sure to spread the news. If we had gone in and the food was good but the service was snotty, rude, too-cool for school, and such, I would have never gone back. I've just had it with bad service and have made a very black and white stance on the whole issue....even if a place allows even one bad server/barista/cashier...whatever.

Enough about that. The desserts were obviously rocking and thecoffee was excellent. It was expensive. Whatever. You know what you're getting into. I recommend getting vanilla ice cream on your Queen of Sheba Truffle Cake when offered. Will be back! Thanks Awesome Pix Server!

• Pros: desserts, service, late night
• Cons: small uncomfortable stools...I don't care how small your butt is

08/03/07

Good for a quick drink/snack.

by pdxconsumer3 at Citysearch

The Division location trumps the Hawthorne one, especially if you can grab a table in the late afternoon. The service is usually good and as long as they're not "out" of everything, it's a very pleasant experience to dine here. The beer is particularly good but steer clear of the bacon/ham sandwich; it made me sick later on. Their trademark is the Goat Cheese/Onion Tart and their variety of chocolates, of course. The Shazam isn't bad, either. Overall, good. Somewhat pricey, but good.

• Pros: Nice tables on Division
• Cons: Tables can get taken quickly

07/31/07

Portland's Prettiest Pastries

by northwester at Citysearch

Deliscioso treats in abundance. There was so much to choose from eventually you just have to wing it. They nicely pair deserts with liqures and coffees to really round out the evening. Sit indoors or on the sidewalk when the weather is nice. Friendly atmosphere and fabulous suggestions.

• Pros: Beautiful and Deliscious
• Cons: Limited Seating

07/13/07

How Can You Give This Place Less than a Five-Star Rating?

by oneangryraisin at Citysearch

I love this patisserie. Perhaps, it is because I am obsessed with anything French. Perhaps, it is because the thought of doing nothing, but sitting around all day eating desserts from this place makes me rather content. No, it is because this little gem of a place, w/ its decor and delicacies, is a little jolt of sugar-laden joy. Prices are reasonable for what you get. On summer evenings, there may be a bit of a wait, as the Division location is rather small. But there is a new Williams location, so the problem is solved.