What started as a grandmother's recipe and a dream has become Portland's most beloved neighborhood bakery.
In 2010, Maria Rodriguez began baking bread from her kitchen — the same sourdough recipe her grandmother had perfected over decades in Oaxaca, Mexico. Word spread quickly through the neighborhood. Neighbors would leave jars and bags at the front door in exchange for fresh loaves.
By 2012, the demand had outgrown the kitchen. With the help of her family, Maria opened Sweet Rise Bakery on Flour Mill Lane — a cozy corner shop with vintage wooden shelves and the warm, yeasty aroma that still greets every customer who walks through the door.
Today, we bake over 200 loaves of bread, 150 pastries, and countless custom cakes every single day. But our philosophy hasn't changed: start with the best ingredients, respect the craft, and bake with love.
Head Baker & Founder
Third-generation baker. Maria learned the art of bread-making from her grandmother in Oaxaca and brought those traditions to Portland.
Pastry Chef
Trained at Le Cordon Bleu, James brings French technique to every croissant and éclair. His sourdough is legendary.
Cake Designer
With a background in fine arts, Sarah creates edible masterpieces. Her custom cakes are the centerpiece of every celebration.
We believe great baking starts with great ingredients. No shortcuts, no compromises.
Stone-ground from Pacific Northwest wheat farms
European-style cultured butter in every recipe
Free-range eggs from Willamette Valley farms
Local honey and unrefined cane sugar
Fresh berries and fruit from local orchards
Single-origin Guittard and Valrhona chocolate
Everything baked fresh daily — that's our promise
Every item is handcrafted by our team of bakers