Behind the Bun: An Insider Look at Bun Bandits in Portland

Bun Bandits together.

It’s been a month since the Bun Bandits debuted their tasty treats in SW Portland’s Multnomah Village. Founded by Sarah Lyman and Mackenzie Pentico, who first met while working at Dutch Bros, this handmade kolache and malasadas cart has quickly taken Portland by storm. Their sweet and savory buns regularly sell out within hours, prompting the duo to scale operations and adapt to growing demand quickly.

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Small Bites: Cannoli, The Richmond Bar, The Deck, and More

Cannoli at Holy Shanolli.
Cannoli galore. Photo credit: Holy Shanolli.

Sunday is for cannoli at Cartopia. Over at the Cartopia food pod Holy Shannoli is doing a cannoli pop-up on Sunday from noon to 8pm. You can see their menu here—much more elaborate than the traditional cannoli decorated with chocolate chips, nuts, or candied citrus peel. 1207 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

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