Papa Haydn

10/20/09

Best wedding cake!

by Beast09 at Citysearch

We loved our wedding cake! It tasted delicious and everyone complimented on it.

We can't wait until our 1 year anniversary for our free one! :)

• Pros: delivered on time, look exactly as promised

05/11/09

So lovely

by brushfire0 at Citysearch

I've only ever eaten desert at Papa Haydens, but I've been doing it pretty steadily for several years now, and the only real complaint I have is that it is ALWAYS crowded.

A sign of a good restaurant and the crowds have certainly never stopped me.

I'm on a mission to try every desert I can, and have only ever been disappointed once when I ordered the Sorbet Bomb. It's not on the menu anymore, so maybe others were disappointed as well.

I recommend the Autumn Meringue, and the Passion. I'm also a big fan of the cobbler and the panna cotta.

• Pros: Amazing Deserts
• Cons: Always Crowded

10/16/08

Papa Haydn's, just keeps getting better!

by chrysos at Citysearch

Papa Haydn's has been one of my favorite restaurants in Portland for many years but I have to say I was there last week and things have changed ...

When do you ever hear that a restaurant that has been around for over 20 years, has not been content to rest on it's laurels but has actually shaken things up and improved on a good thing?

Some of the mainstay desserts recipes have been revamped. The venerable Marjolane, my favorite dessert in the world has a crispier merinigue and a more intense flavor in the filling. The Boccone Dolce alas has not been changed, it remains the sweet wonderful bite of crunchy meringue and airy cream and fruit that it always has been.

The entree's at Papa Haydn's have always been secondary to me, it was the desserts that I kept coming back for, but no more. Last week I had one of the better meals that I have ever had in Portland. A lovely grilled Sea Bass with a Celery root puree, topped with crispy leeks.

Its great to see such a Portland tradition only getting better with age

• Pros: Great food, not just for dessert anymore
• Cons: None

08/07/08

It was like having an 0rgy in my mouth

by Shyralyn at Citysearch

The food was divine. The atmosphere was romantic. Having our dessert and coffee over a candle lit table made for the perfect evening.

• Pros: food and romance
• Cons: expensive

07/11/08

Excellent Service with pseudo-unruly kids.

by lemond at Citysearch

We always stop in the Northwest part of Portland for lunch as we head to Seattle from parts South, and we have always admired this place but were afraid to go in with our brood (two 8's and one 10).

However this time we chanced it, and even though their request were almost unreasonable (all the cheese on the side, the salmon without pepper, etc) the staff was friendly and quick and brought the food and wine promptly and professionally.

We went there for lunch, and would likely NOT recommend this at night with kids, but for lunch on a beautiful hot summer day in July in Portland the lunch and dessert were perfect.

As opposed to a recent review the AC was nice and cool without freezing us, and the salads which we also ordered were just right. The salmon was cooked to a perfect flaky point and my son ate it so quickly we had to order more.

Would definitely go back as long as the kids have not burned any bridges.

• Pros: great lunch spot for people watching and enjoying dessert
• Cons: slightly pricey for a quick lunch with kids

05/18/08

Best Burger!

by DINEBYSHOOTING at Citysearch

Okay, I love burgers! Just when I had thought I tried every burger joint in town, claiming to be the best, my partner suggested Papa Haydn's to me. I am not a huge fan of N.W. 23rd dining but I agreed to give it a shot. When arriving, I remembering passing this place before and just thinking " Oh, another schmoozy place I most likely will avoid." At the entrance is an elaborate dessert display that made my sweet tooth begin to ache! A hostess promptly greeted us and we were seated right away. We were provided with menus and told about the evening specials but I already knew what I came for! We were given fresh bread with some butter to hold us over, while the smells coming from the kitchen were wonderful. My stomach was growling with anticipation! Our food arrived and my burger came open faced with all the trimmings on the side. There was also the special house mayo! When I took my first bite I knew that this was it, the burger I had been searching for. It was perfectly cooked, with a very clean finish to the palate. I had added the house mayo and a little mustard but could have eaten this baby dry! It was hands down the best burger I have had in Portland! I also had fries that came with my meal and they were perfect as well. They were thin cut with a crispy outside and tender inside. Our service was friendly. We finished our delicious meal by ordering from the dessert case. We had the chocolate coconut cream pie. Let's just say that I left more than satisfied! My burger was under $11 dollars and I finished with an awesome slice of pie built for two! I would suggest splitting a dessert. Over all the atmosphere was comfy and not the snobby den I thought it would be. So if you are in N.W. give it a shot! No other $10 burger can compete!

• Pros: Right on the bus line
• Cons: Being on N.W. 23rd/ no parking

04/24/08

Best dessert in the Portland Metro area... GUARANTEED, but not entrees...

by computerweasel at Citysearch

The dessert is un-matched. Selection for dessert is un-canny. Service is great!

The main entrees on the other hand is so upscale, that it's not even really tasty or filling. It's kind of wierd. I mean, if you want to impress and spend a ton of money on someone who your proposing to, I guess it could work, but even then, I can think of better places for entrees.

Screw the main dishes though. People don't even come here for that. It's dessert or nothing!!! Hang out on the town, catch a movie and come to Papa Haydn for dessert and coffee or wine.

• Pros: Best Desserts in the Portland Metro area
• Cons: Entrees are so extravagent, they aren't that great. Don't recommend for a meal, just dessert. Always crowded and lines out the door

03/18/08

great dessert, wine, and people watching

by albright07 at Citysearch

i had an excellent raspberry, chocolate dessert, and my friend had creme bruelle. we had a great time people watching in the large windows on 23rd. And, the dessert was fabulous. Our service was also very good. The server was friendly and attentive. She did not make us feel rushed.

• Pros: dessert
• Cons: parking

01/23/08

AMAZING compliments, they catered our wedding!!!

by Pattilee08 at Citysearch

This is the first review I've ever written but couldn't resist. We had the most wonderful outdoor wedding last summer and in part was due to Papa Haydn and our organizer from Papa's, Tewin! She was wonderful and did a first class job!! Josh was great too but we worked mainly with Tewin.. She was patient, professional and wonderful!! We had around 150 people and everyone raved about the food.. I shopped around for a long time before deciding to use them and glad that I did with all the compliments we got. They were not the most expensive nor the cheapest but right in the middle, I felt they were really reasonable. Now, being a bride I didn't get to eat much, but the few leftovers we nibbled on the next couple days before we took off for our honeymoon were amazing.. We did the grilled salmon with risotto and a prime rib.. Instead of doing the traditional wedding cake, we did a desesert buffet with an assortment of 12 different papa cakes and people LOVED it!!! I can't tell you how many people complimented us on the food.. I will most definatly use them in the future and recommend them to all I know!!! Dave and Patti Jones... wedding July 2007

01/16/08

The best place for Wedding Cakes!

by tallisonhale at Citysearch

I struggled for over a month to order a wedding cake from Joseph's Dessert Company in Portland but they had lousy customer service, and three weeks before my wedding I had no cake. I got the impression they didn't want to waste their time with a small 30 person wedding cake! That's when I called Papa Hayden! I'm so happy I did. They came to my rescue on such short notice! They have better looking cakes then Joseph's at much more reasonable prices, best yet, they have employees that actually care about you and not the size of your order!

Thanks Papa Hayden!!

• Pros: Ambience and value for money!
• Cons: Southeast Location doesn't have the best parking.