Al & Ernie's is a must if you're in Battle Ground! My favorite item of theirs is the cinnamon roll. It's one of the best cinnamon rolls I've ever had! I tried the s'mores one this past weekend and I definitely prefer the original cinnamon roll. The Marion berry one is a good option if you want some berry flavor with the traditional cream cheese frosting. This past visit I also tried the ricotta hash brown bake. It had a lot of flavor and I loved it. I would get this again. I also really enjoyed their hot mocha. It wasn't too sweet but still had the chocolatey flavor. This past visit was the first time I tried their danish. I had the blueberry lemon one and it was great. I also like to get their bagels. Next time, I want to try their quiche. Anything you get here is going to be delicious! Al & Ernie's is the best!! read more

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My boyfriend works in battleground & someone had brought scones in & he brought some home. So finally, I had to go & see what else they offered. We walked in & they were busy. Line was pretty long, but it moved pretty quickly. Everything in the case looked delicious. I went with the cinnamonroll, Nutella cornetto, & the gluten free earl Grey scones. The scone was amazing. Very light, with a good earl great flavor. Youd never know it was gluten free. The cinnamonroll was nice & moist. Cornetto was crispy filled with Nutella inside. Stop in if your in the area. Definitely try the scones. read more

AL & Ernie’s Bakery Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Battle Ground, Washington

This is an interesting little cafe. The staff was super friendly when we came in. The place is far bigger inside than it looks. We got in line and were politely greeted by an employee who gave us the skinny on the layout. We ordered a couple of cinnamon rolls, one gluten free and one espresso. Both were beautifully baked and the frostings were delicious. The espresso roll had the perfect hint of espresso flavor, just enough to dial this roll up a notch. The coffees were ready a couple minutes later. They were decent, pretty mild on flavor. We did stay and eat. I wouldn't recommend this for peaceful conversation. The buzzers they give out to let you know when your coffee is done are annoyingly loud and are constantly going off. We had to switch to to-go cups to escape the pinging. The pitch is awful and my ears hurt walking out. Good service, great rolls, decent coffee read more

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Love this Bakery!! It's my Favorite- we recently moved back to Washington after residing in Arizona for 20 years. This little gem reminds me of a favorite there- so many delicious treats it's difficult to choose. Love the maple goodies that make a maple bar hold its head in shame. The sugar cookies are so tasty!! I love the hash bake and the cinnamon rolls are awesome inspiring! My favorite is the bacon and Brie crostini!! read more

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Stopped in with a friend for breakfast on a Wednesday morning around 9am. No line and only a handful of tables occupied. Based on other reviews, we came at the perfect time! Employees were friendly and helpful. In addition to breakfast, we purchase a few baked goods to take home. I ordered the bagel breakfast sandwich on an Everything bagel with chive cream cheese and bacon. It was delicious! My friend enjoyed hers as well. The restaurant was clean and I really like how they have different table areas. I think it helps cut down on the noise when it's super busy. Parking can be challenging since it's street parking. Overall a great first visit! I'm looking forward to bringing my husband next time and trying one of their quiches and ricotta hashbrown bake. Would highly recommend! read more

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Extensive selection of delicious, beautiful pastries. Strong coffee. The ricotta hashbrown bake was SO tasty, full of flavor. Fast, friendly service. Very cute setup, plenty of seating. Kid friendly! This is a great spot. read more

AL & Ernie’s Bakery Cafe - Ricotta hash brown bake - Bakeries Near Me - Battle Ground, Washington

Seems like a really good bakery. All the wonderful bakery items like scones, cinnamon rolls and bagels in the window is so tempting. I got another 1/2 order (which is one biscuit and a little bit of gravy). This is my second time here and I pretty much got the same thing except last time I think I got a full order of biscuits and gravy. So when I mean that they give you a little bit of gravy, I mean just that. I barely got enough to cover my cut in half biscuit. This happened to me the first time I went there. I do not understand why they can't give you more gravy with biscuits and gravy.. I think they think it might be gold or something. It would be really nice to at least have enough gravy to have with each bite of your biscuit but that was not the case today or even the first time I went there a couple months ago. Oh well. The gravy is really nothing to brag about. It's a sausage gravy with really no taste to it at all. I will think twice before I order that again from there. But maybe next time I will try one of those huge and what looks very delicious cinnamon rolls. read more

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Al and Ernie's is easily the best coffee shop around town. They have mouth watering pastries, delicious breakfast and lunch options, and there's something different and delightful about their coffee. It's just so smooth! Staff and service are great, they're always packed, so plan to wait a bit for a table if you go on a weekend. Overall, this place delivers quality service, fantastic products, and is cozy warm cafe! read more

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Cinnamon roll is 5 stars. Try everything else because it's pretty good too but oh man that cinnamon roll is legit! Good atmosphere and good pastries. Their menu has expanded and those lunch Sammie's look pretty good. Well executed and super cute place. Service is always good too, down home feel. Happy to have you in BG guys! read more

Such a great addition to Battleground. The Cinnamon Rolls were BOMB!!! Delicious Sourdough bread too. Looking forward to a bagel sandwich soon. Forgot to take pictures before I ate both cinnamon rolls and yes I did share with my wife.... read more

Great service and wonderful food. Highly recommend their hash brown bake and pastries.

If you haven't visited your local bakery... why haven't you?! Al's & Ernie's in Battle Ground is exactly the kind of spot that reminds you why small bakeries matter. Everything feels homemade, comforting, and made with care. Their cinnamon rolls are everything. Soft, warm, perfectly iced, the kind you think about later in the day and immediately regret not getting two. And if you're stopping by for something savory, their tomato soup with a grilled cheese on the side is the ultimate cozy combo. Simple, but done so well that it hits every single time. The bakery has that welcoming, hometown feel, and it's the kind of place you end up returning to without even thinking about it. Support local and treat yourself! Al's & Ernie's is 100% worth the visit. read more

Can I give 6 stars? 10 stars? I wish I could eat here every morning. The atmosphere is beautiful, spacious, and clean, filled with lovely and friendly people who all feel like you know them already. Even though it was PACKED the line went quick, and we actually got a table through I doubted we'd be able to. The macchiato was amazing and strong, with incredible foam. The pistachio cream filled cornetto was DIVINE. And it wasn't too sweet. Do you realize how hard it is to find a sweet that's not too sweet? With loads of the perfectly balanced filling too. Oh my goodness. The owner was so kind, the place had babies and kids smiling everywhere, I mean if heaven has coffee shops, this would be one of them. read more

Highly recommend this bakery in Battle Ground. An amazing assortment of pastries, breakfast, and lunch items. Large portions as well. The hash brown bake was loaded with ham, ricotta, peppers, and onions. The Americano was perfect. Busy so be prepared for a line, but it's worth it. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating as well. A little on the loud side for this large open space but the aesthetic is gorgeous. I will definitely be back soon. Highly recommend. read more

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Unfortunately, I am not a local I am from Boston and I spend a month out in battleground every summer. This past summer, I finally got to try. Al & Ernie's bakery Café. And all I can say is this place is absolutely divine and fantastic. The atmosphere is like no other everyone that works there is beyond friendly and helpful when it comes to trying to decide which of their many delicious treats to get. Their coffees are amazing. And their food is above and beyond. I had a pistachio croissant, which was so airy light in that delicious creamy pistachio filling was just the right balance, I also tried their strawberry cream croissant, and that reminded me of a strawberry shortcake, their regular chocolate croissants are also a must try if you like chocolate and finally, I had tried their pesto pasta salad after trying that I think I went back about seven or eight times just to get that the pasta almost taste like it was homemade and fresh. The pesto was out of this world and all the lettuce and tomatoes you could tell were freshly picked or freshly bought. I cannot recommend this place enough. I know when I go back next summer I will pretty much be living in there so I can try one of every single item they have because it is that good. The quality is just perfection. read more

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Edit: A bunch of cowards complained about this review trying to force it to be taken down. I removed the mention of the OPB article so hoping that stops your tears, you giant and soft babies. The food here is bad and here is why. Breakfast sandwiches: I remember loving the first sandwich I tried, but each subsequent sandwich I ordered was a bit worse until I could no longer stand them. The main issue is salt. I'm not one to mind a little too much salt, but the final sandwich was nearly inedible due to the salt content. Cronuts: And again, I remember enjoying these initially. Pretty sure we most often got the nutellaesque ones. But again it just seemed like the quality dropped, in particular the filling. On my last and final one, it left a waxy feeling which from what I understand...indicates the use of vegetable shortening (Crisco) instead of butter. I'm not reviewing the random cookies and wrapped treats as I assume they're not made on premise, rotate, and to me there is no expectation of quality if you're buying wrapped baked goods. I was torn between 1 or 2 stars, and started this on 2 but I have to go with a 1. I'm sure the people are nice and eating in has a solid ambiance based on the other reviews, but strictly based on taste...it's a 1. McDonald's is more palatable and cheaper. I recommend Devs just a few blocks down Main Street for breakfast sandwiches. You'll have to leave BG for solid baked goods, unfortunately. read more

Checked out Al & Ernie's for the first time and I should have sooner. From fresh bread & cinnamon rolls to quiche, you can find it all here. The menu is stacked with options for the entire family and you will feel right at home. This is by far one of the best bakeries I've been to since living in Battleground. read more

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I just recently tried Al & Ernie's and I strongly recommend you do too if you haven't already! The service is always great too. This spot is pretty busy all the time, so prepare for a potential bit of a wait, but it's worth it! Other than that, the parking situation can be a little tough too (especially on weekends!) so plan accordingly! The vibe is casual and the space is nice and open and you don't feel like you're cramped in there which is great. If you go, anything you try I'm sure you'll like! But if you have to choose anything.. the cinnamon rolls are amazingggggg! But like I said, everything is.. so there is that! Haha read more

You know how when you see something, your brain already fills in what you think it's going to taste like? Everything here has always exceeded my brain's expectations. Which means that everything I have ever eaten or drank here has been better than I imagined. Everything is so fresh and delicious. Always. The espresso is pulled perfectly and I just keep thinking to myself that we are so lucky to have this little gem in our area. The people who work here are so friendly. You can see how busy it is. You can see the line is long and the work is unrelenting, but each and every person on staff gives you all of their attention and it makes it worth the wait. I have been here several times and every time I hear the people around me commenting about the vibe of Al & Ernie's being so on point. It's hip, but down to earth. It's small town, but big-time quality. It's new, but it's full of history. It's busy, but the owner will stop by your table for a chat. You're getting quality at Al & Ernie's. read more

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So far the latte is awesome! got the chocolate chip cookie, excited to come at lunch to try their food! update: the lattes and soups were only what i liked i dont like the sandwhiches i usually prefer like a cheddar cheese and all and a tomato soup is a must for the soup but you only get the daily soup.. service wa kind and nice great atmosphere! :) read more

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Man. Man . Man. I absolutely love this place. The atmosphere is amazing. Huge spacing that can be used as family gathering as well as work space. The pastries... omg.. all amazing. It's all made in here and you can tell. The taste is very authentic and homemade. Staff here.. always amazing. I know everyday isn't a good day but everyday I've been here they have been having a good day it seems. Seems like I found a place that I absolutely love to support as they support my taste buds :) Again everything here is amazing.! read more

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Enjoyed our food- great ham baguette & cinnamon rolls! While in line to order, you can get your items heated- but the line takes a long time to pay for your order, so your food ends up cold again. We really did not like the suggestion of leaving a tip! You move through a cafeteria style line, pick up coffee orders at the counter and also bus your own table. They should remove this from their register. Ambiance is nice & clean. read more

AL & Ernie’s Bakery Cafe - Jambon on baguette - Bakeries Near Me - Battle Ground, Washington

I loved the space itself - super cute However the food honestly is pretty mid. When I spend what $10 on a breakfast sandwich I expect a real egg. The frozen microwaved egg patty and sausage patty was pretty disappointing for the price. The pastries were decent however! Coffee was tasty as well. I also just genuinely hated the "flow" of the restaurant. Why are you giving me a table number if you're just yelling out my order to come get it ? Make it make sense! And that was a whole other thing I ordered 2 drinks and 2 breakfast "plates" you called me up there 4 separate times and I literally sat down, got up, sat down, got up, sat down, got up, sat down got up sat down finally one last time. It's annoying just reading that yeah? That's what happened Just wait a darn minute till at least both drinks are ready or the entire order. Just overall I'd say disorganized as hell and not well thought out on the concept or design (why is there no menu above where you actually order?!?) read more

Visiting from Miami, Florida, and my mom recommended this spot--and it absolutely did not disappoint. The food was amazing; I had a cinnamon roll and a sandwich, both of which were delicious. We did have a small issue at first, but the owners immediately came out, fixed it without hesitation, and made sure everything was perfect. You can truly tell they care about their customers. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Okay, so I went to Al and Ernie's when it first opened and there were a lot of growing pains and room for improvements... well, they have definitely made those improvements and more. The menu is updated and more accommodating. The bagel sand-which is to DIE for their chocolate croissants are a dream. It's now become dangerous to have this delicious place just walking distance from my work. We love coming here as a family and grabbing some yummy food and delicious treats. So thankful for this beautiful little nook in our town! read more

The coffee was decent but not great. The biscuits and gravy were just ok as was the advacado toast. The quiche was good with great flavor. I don't think I'll be back for a second time. read more

Great service! Inviting environment. We got Bagel sandwiches and the Cardamom Bun...yum. The chive cream cheese on the bagel is a bit overpowering, but that's a personal preference. read more

AL & Ernie’s Bakery Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Battle Ground, Washington

Parking Pie: was told if you order a specific pie slice you see in the case you get pie but not always the same kind of pie Food did not deliver, had to ask if I got overlooked then they brought my order Terrible acoustics; hard to visit with your guests Had to STAND in line for 10 - 15 minutes to order. Had to find own table. Sit at tables with others and unruly children. read more

Cute and spacious bakery cafe, there are a lot of seats but it tends to be busy so seating can be a little bit of a challenge at times. Friendly staff and fairly quick service. I got the half order of biscuits and gravy, was tasty! Also got a cinnamon roll to go. The cinnamon roll was so soft and the cream cheese icing was so good. I do wish it was a little more cinnamony honestly! But I still enjoyed it thoroughly. I can't wait to go back to try more menu items. read more

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A very warm and inviting greeting started out visit out well. Drip coffee (that's me!) is self serve and the barista offers some hand crafted beverages. My dining partner, who is a world renowned latte enthusiast declared "this is the best latte I've ever had!" which is really saying something. My coffee was good. We shared a half order of biscuits and gravy, a cinnamon roll, and a breakfast sandwich with bacon made on an everything bagel. A half order of the biscuits and gravy was a large serving and the biscuit was spectacular. The gravy was full of sausage, not like that white gravy made with "essence" of sausage. The cinnamon roll was absolute perfection. I would, and probably will, make the nearly 50 mile round-trip here just for the cinnamon roll. The breakfast sandwich was tasty, and had the perfect amount of herb cream cheese on it. I will say that the everything bagel had a very generous amount of kosher salt on it, which doesn't make me mad, but won't be to everyone's liking, I'm sure. Great dining space with ideal décor. read more

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The food was great the drinks were just okay. The whole ambiance is nice, they have the interior aesthetic down well. I will say though the service is not anywhere near hospitable. People in here look at you like you're insane if you so much as have a nose piercing, it's absurd. You should probably think about hiring some more welcoming staff. If you have colored hair/piercings/tats or any type of slightly edgy look then I recommend staying far away from this place. read more

AL & Ernie’s Bakery Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Battle Ground, Washington

Swung through for a quick Saturday morning pastry, and can't say enough good things!! The vibe inside was amazing, the staff was attentive and kind, and the pastries were SO GOOD. I don't even have a picture because we ate them too fast, but if you're in the area, come try this place! read more

My first trip to Al & Ernie's Bakery Cafe was a touching experience. Mostly because it made me miss the old Al & Ernie's Grocery store so much it almost felt like a small personal loss. We ordered coffee that was about as good as what I make at home every morning. The only real difference was the price, which was roughly five times higher. It is comforting to know my kitchen apparently runs a premium café now. Then came the bagels. Calling them bagels almost feels generous. These things had the structural integrity of replacement bricks for a fireplace. If the café ever decides to diversify into construction materials, they are already halfway there. The muffin was actually pretty good. Not "best muffin I have ever had" good, but definitely "best muffin I have ever had at this particular price" good, which I assume is the category they were going for. The chocolate croissant was just okay, although it did manage to upset my wife's stomach, which really added a memorable touch to the visit. Needless to say, we will probably never visit again. At this point it just feels like one more annoying traffic jam on Grace Ave, except this one charges you for coffee and hands you masonry disguised as breakfast. read more

One cookie $6!!!! R u kidding....yes it's gluten free, the price of gf flour doesn't justify that price! Near closing they're out of 90% of desserts! And A Lot of food items! B u t ...the quiche was wonderful! Most items pricey! Serving would not fell up the average person. read more

Cardamom buns are FABULOUS. Menu is nice. Sourdough bread is expensive but delicious. The staff are wonderful, friendly full of smiles. The acoustics are a bit loud for coffee meetings but honestly that's what you expect when the place is full of customers. Great place! read more

The Chick-fil-A of refined artisanal coffee shops. Food quality - excellent. Staff friendliness - high. Coffee - right on the money. Atmosphere - Joanna Gaines meets restoration hardware. Flaws? The music, which sounds like a Panera playlist and is out of place in an otherwise bespoke experience. In Portland this would be a nice coffee shop, in Battle Ground it's a tribute to revitalizing a small town and showcasing what smaller cities have to offer. read more

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Food is good; however long lines and seating is hard to find. Atmosphere is very loud and parking can be difficult.

Each of the items we had were a very sour sour dough. It was very expensive for what we got after waiting for 25+ minutes in line. There wasn't enough seating and people were hovering over patrons that were sitting down. Not worth the wait, cost, and atmosphere. We thought the hype and the crowd was a sign of something we were missing, meh read more

We traveled from Washougal many times just for the cinnamon rolls, they're truly the best! However 3x in a row now we got there and they were sold out. I can see it if it was late in the date but right around noon? They need to make an abundance of them, obviously they're a favorite and if there's any left at the end of the day sell them the next day for 'day old" maybe take a dollar off? Seems like good business sense to me. Its a great place for baked goods and coffee. read more

It took just over 30 minutes to receive three breakfast bagel sandwiches. It would have been helpful if at the register they would have told us an approximate wait time, we would have delayed the latte order so it would have been hot when we left. A little pricey as well. $5 for a small caramel pecan pull apart pastry and $5 for a muffin read more

AL & Ernie’s Bakery Cafe - Caramel pecan pull apart pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Battle Ground, Washington