The Latest News & Updates

Our baking and culinary teams are always coming up with something new. Find their amazing recipes here, alongside our latest news announcements, information about our beloved local suppliers and partners, and more stories about what makes Grand Central Bakery a Seattle and Portland favorite

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Royal Icing Recipe

Decorate shortbread cookies for any holiday with our favorite icing recipe.

5 Fabulous Cookies for the Holidays

These delicious almost-homemade cookies will delight your guests and fit into your busy schedule.

HOW TO EAT PANETTONE

You don’t need to be Italian to fall in love with Panettone, a delicate Christmas bread that deserves a place on your holiday table.

Michele Amar 7/13/23 Michele Amar 7/13/23

Fund raiser for Equity & Inclusion

On Friday 7/28 we’re donating 10% of sales to The Blueprint Foundation and M.U.S.T., providing support and opportunities to Black urban youth.

Michele Amar 4/1/23 Michele Amar 4/1/23

Fund raiser for Food & Farms

Meet our two nonprofit partners focused on local food and farm systems, Friends of Family Farmers and HAKI Farmers Collective.

Michele Amar 3/9/23 Michele Amar 3/9/23

Grand Central Bakery is Coming to Hillsboro

Learn about our new westside Portland location, opening in 2023.

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Meet Victoria Richard

Portland’s new Swing Shift Lead draws from a deep well of culinary experience.

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5 Habits for an eco-friendly kitchen

Learn our favorite planet-friendly ways to cook and eat.

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Sky Valley Farm eggs

Wide open spaces and lots of grass are the secret to those bright beautiful eggs in your breakfast sandwiches.

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Bake great bread. Have some fun.

Antonio Bautista leads his swing shift crew by respecting his craft and celebrating fantastic bread.

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Donate A Community Loaf

More of our neighbors are facing hunger. Help us get fresh, nutritious whole-wheat bread to local food banks and our community members who need it most.

Michele Amar 9/15/22 Michele Amar 9/15/22

ABOUT OUR FLOUR

More than half the flour we purchase comes from regional independent growers and millers who source grain for flavor, baking performance, and rich color.