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9 Oregon Spots Where The Marionberry Pie Is Worth The Drive Across The State

Logan Mercer 8 min read
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9 Oregon Spots Where The Marionberry Pie Is Worth The Drive Across The State

Marionberries are basically an Oregon original, and nothing shows them off better than a good pie. The trouble is, the best slices are scattered across the state, from tiny river towns on Highway 30 to busy corners of Portland.

That is why some of these places are the kind you plan a whole road trip around. Here are nine spots where the marionberry pie is good enough to justify a few extra miles on the map.

1. The Berry Patch Restaurant, Westport, OR

The Berry Patch Restaurant, Westport, OR
© The Berry Patch Restaurant, Westport, OR

Sitting right along US-30 near the Columbia River, this laid-back American eatery has earned a following that stretches well beyond the tiny town of Westport. Some people plan their route around it, arriving by ferry from Puget Island and treating a warm slice as a second breakfast.

The kitchen turns out diner classics like clam chowder, a well-liked reuben, and chicken fried steak. The real headliner is the berry pie, especially the marionberry cream version made with real berries, real cream, and a crust that keeps folks coming back.

Beyond the table, there is a gift shop stocked with jams, jellies, and berry wine you can enjoy on-site or carry home. You can even take a whole pie to go for later.

Hours run Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 3 PM, and Friday through Sunday until 4 PM. Prices land around $10 to $20 per person, parking is easy, and the country setting stays casual and quiet.

2. Willamette Valley Pie Co. Farm Retail Store, Salem, OR

Willamette Valley Pie Co. Farm Retail Store, Salem, OR
© Willamette Valley Pie Co. Farm Retail Store, Salem, OR

Word of mouth alone has sent people on 50-mile drives to this Salem farm store, all for a pie that reminds them of the kind grandma used to make. That is a strong recommendation for a bakery that shares space with kitchenware and gift shelves.

The marionberry pie is the star, praised for a berry-to-crust ratio that hits the mark. Alongside it you will find homemade pastries, scones, and coffee, plus fun seasonal touches like heart-shaped sweetie pies and marionberry lemonade.

Pi Day fans have a good reason to visit too, with options like strawberry rhubarb pie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

The store is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM, closed on Sundays. It is a quick in-and-out stop with free parking, so it fits neatly into a valley road trip.

3. Angeline’s Bakery & Cafe, Sisters, OR

Angeline's Bakery & Cafe, Sisters, OR
© Angeline’s Bakery & Cafe, Sisters, OR

Passing through Sisters on a Central Oregon drive, plenty of travelers stumble onto this bakery and end up staying for a treat. It has become a popular locals hangout, which is usually a sign you are in the right place.

The menu leans generous with options, including a solid lineup of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan choices. That makes it an easy group stop when everyone wants something a little different.

Baked goods run from breakfast bagels and cinnamon rolls to scones, pesto plates, and carrot cake. The marionberry offering earns special mention for being loaded with berries, which is exactly what you want from an Oregon berry treat.

Hours are Monday through Wednesday from 7 AM to 3 PM, Thursday until 2 PM, and Friday through Sunday from 7 AM to 3 PM. With wi-fi, coffee, and free parking, it works as a quick refuel before heading deeper into the mountains.

4. Pie Maison, Bend, OR

Pie Maison, Bend, OR
© Pie Maison, Bend, OR

Bend brings a modern, European-inspired twist to the marionberry tradition at this small pie shop. The bistro-style interior sets it apart from the roadside stands and diners on this list.

Pies come by the slice or whole, with signature flavors joined by rotating seasonal options. The gluten-free marionberry pie is a standout, so berry lovers with dietary needs are not left out.

The shop got its start with pop-up events, and creative flavors like s’mores helped build early buzz before it settled into a storefront. Service is quick, and the space is genuinely cute.

One thing to plan around: the hours are limited. Pie Maison is open Tuesday through Friday from 1 PM to 9 PM, and closed Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Prices are friendly, in the $1 to $10 range, so it is an affordable stop when you time your visit right.

5. Packer Orchards & Bakery, Hood River, OR

Packer Orchards & Bakery, Hood River, OR
© Packer Orchards & Bakery, Hood River, OR

Set along OR-35 in the Hood River Valley, this roadside orchard stop pairs fresh fruit with a bakery case that pulls travelers off the highway. Apples, peaches, and other produce fill the front, but the baked goods are what make people plan the trip.

Fresh-from-the-oven pies and empanadas are the draw, and the marionberry pie tends to top the list. You will also find apple cider donuts, marionberry cinnamon rolls, giant cookies, ice cream, and refreshing fruit shakes.

The jam selection is worth a browse, with samples to try and favorites like Hood River berry and raspberry rhubarb ready to take home. Shoppers often note the fruit here beats the local area on both quality and price.

Hours run Monday through Thursday from 10 AM to 5 PM, Friday and Saturday until 6 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Free parking and takeout make it a smooth Gorge detour.

6. Blue Raeven Farmstand, Amity, OR

Blue Raeven Farmstand, Amity, OR
© Blue Raeven Farmstand, Amity, OR

Crust fanatics have a favorite in wine country, and this Amity farm stand is often where they land. The pies here are known for the butteriest, flakiest crusts around, made with real lard.

The pie board runs long, from marionberry and the house Blueraeven berry to chocolate, chocolate peanut butter, and coconut cream. There are gluten-free and sugar-free options too, plus savory choices like chicken pot pie for a heartier bite.

Freshly baked sandwiches, jams, honey, and grocery items round out the shelves, so it functions as a proper farm stop and not just a dessert counter. Prices stay reasonable and the service moves fast.

Keep in mind it is takeout and in-store pickup only, with no dine-in. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5:30 PM and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, with free parking out front along OR-99W.

7. Banning’s Restaurant & Pie House, Tigard, OR

Banning's Restaurant & Pie House, Tigard, OR
© Banning’s Restaurant & Pie House, Tigard, OR

Late-night pie cravings have a home in Tigard, where this pie house keeps generous hours and a full menu of comfort food. It is a full-service diner with table service, so you can build a whole meal around dessert.

Homemade pies are the signature, and the marionberry pie gets called the best around, right alongside strawberry, chocolate cream, and lemon meringue. There is even a marionberry poppyseed cake for something a little different.

On the savory side, the kitchen turns out chicken pot pie, chicken and waffles, breakfast enchiladas, and hearty American plates in good-sized portions. The setting stays casual and homey, with outdoor seating available.

Whole pies run a bit higher, around $23, but the quality clearly stands apart from a grocery-store version. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 10 PM, and Friday and Saturday until 11 PM.

Reservations are not accepted, but parking is usually plentiful.

8. The Pie Spot, Portland, OR

The Pie Spot, Portland, OR
© The Pie Spot, Portland, OR

Sampling is the whole game at this Portland bakery, where pies come as whole rounds or bite-sized minis. The little pies make it easy to try several flavors in one sitting instead of committing to a single slice.

The mini marionberry pie is a favorite, with a flaky crust and plenty of berries packed inside. The crust-to-filling ratio is dialed in, which is exactly what picky pie people are after.

Savory options keep things interesting too, including chicken pot pie, a green chili quiche, a cheeseburger hand pie, and a mushroom gruyere pot pie. Sweet fans can branch out to brown sugar pecan or seasonal cherry.

One practical win: it stays open into the evening, which is rare for Portland bakeries. Hours run daily from 8 AM to 8 PM, with coffee, free wi-fi, and free street parking.

Grab a tiny pie any time of day.

9. Lauretta Jean’s, Portland, OR

Lauretta Jean's, Portland, OR
© Lauretta Jean’s, Portland, OR

Some travelers arrive in Oregon with one goal, tasting marionberry pie, and this SE Division bakeshop is where they finally check it off. It has become a go-to spot for visitors chasing that classic first bite.

The crust is the calling card here, crisp and flaky in a way that wins over even picky pie people. Beyond marionberry, the case holds seasonal handmade pies like huckleberry in fall and blueberry in summer.

Signature slices include lemon meringue with a tart filling and tidy meringue, chocolate cream, coconut cream, and a tart cherry and raspberry option. Scones, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and a marionberry cobbler round out the counter.

Hours vary by day, so plan ahead: open Monday and Wednesday through Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 9 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 9 AM to 9 PM, with Tuesday closed. It is counter service with free street parking.

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