Namesake of our county, the marionberry is not just a cultural icon of the area—although (no surprise) we are the leading producers. It is also a tart, juicy fruit found in numerous local treats. Here are a few of our favorite marionberries on the menu.
EZ Orchards crafts a line of preserves and syrups that include marionberries. Plus, watch for fresh berries available when the season rolls around (that’s July to August). 5504 Hazelgreen Rd NE, ezorchards.com
At Gerry Frank's Konditorei, you’ll find two standard marionberry offerings: a seasonal yellow cake with marionberry filling, vanilla whip, and vanilla buttercream icing, plus a year-round marionberry cheesecake. 310 Kearney St SE, gerryfrankskonditorei.com
Manna Bakery’s marionberry twist is a sweet, flaky delight featuring buttery layers topped with berry goodness. We won’t judge if you get two—‘later pastries’ are always a good thing. 237 State St, instagram.com/mannaoregon
The marionberry scone at Urban Grange is the perfect accompaniment to your tea or coffee. Good thing you can get all three there. 1594 Edgewater St NW #180, urbangrange.coffee
Willamette Valley Pie Co. offers marionberry pie, cobbler, and frozen berries, so you can have them on hand for whenever your craving arises. 2994 82nd Ave NE, wvpie.com
PS: Marionberries aren’t just a sweet treat—they’re also Salem’s newest baseball team (The Marion Berries), kicking off their inaugural season in May 2025. Part of the West Coast League, they’ll bring games, family fun, and local pride to a newly renovated downtown stadium at Bush’s Pasture Park. It’s sure to be a berry good time! www.marionberriesbaseball.com
This story originally ran in Press Play Salem issue 23 ( Spring 2025)