Portlanders already have some experience with Berlu from its previous iteration that closed in October 2024. Fortunately, the reincarnated Vietnamese-ish bakery is back in Buckman. Since it debuted in June 2025, I’ve made multiple return visits and can say without a doubt that it’s wort h the trip for coffee and pastry fans — especially if you don’t do gluten. What to order Berlu’s springy, verdant pandan bánh bò nướng ($6.20) is a generous room-temperature cake slice with a cup of slightly salty cream drizzle over the top, but don’t ignore the rotating flavors; on prior visits, I sampled banana and coffee flavors.  The pineapple cardamom cake ($5.80) has an intense caramel flavor and a crisp bottom that’s balanced by its fruit topping; we’d recommend it over the clove canele, which has a similar flavor profile. The coconut egg custard tart ($7.75) has a snappy short crust filled with not-too-sweet cream and showered in salty shaved egg yolk.  The bánh bò nướng avocado toast ($16.10) was my best repeat bite of 2025 — a thick, chewy slice of toast topped with ripe avocado, crispy shallots, and sprouts, punched up by scoops of subtly throat-tingling chile oil and salted coconut cream laced with green globes of fig leaf oil. What to drink The jasmine tea cream soda ($7) is my go-to; it’s gently sweet and effervescent, with lots of good crushed ice.  If you like peanut flavor, the kẹo mè xửng huế latte ($7.80) is akin to a Snickers bar laced with rich espresso; make sure to mix the layers, though it’s almost so pretty you won’t want to. Insider tip There’s an option to get “One of Everything” from the pastry case for $50. However, you can arguably get the flavor and textural highlights without hitting every single item. ...read more read less