Our Story

β€˜St. Beatrix was created in honor of my grandmother, Bea, and many other women like her; women who left impressions on me and others about the appreciation of food, the joy of cooking for others and all the instances where the two meet.’

- Jess Smith, Founding Creator

Nestled in the vibrant and diverse King neighborhood of Portland, St. Beatrix is a woman-owned and queer-operated bakery that has captivated the community's taste buds 2019 to January 2024. Under the skillful stewardship of Jess Smith, a former employee of Bushel & Peck Bake Shop, St. Beatrix challenged traditional notions of your average bakery.