I adore their curry chicken salad & buy a tub every week! Staff are extremely helpful & I always…read morefind something new to try each time I am there. Had the french dip with au jus & horseradish just a couple days ago. It tasted heavenly and was big enough to split

Who doesn't love a delicious weenie on a nice sunny day!! :) always kind people, always a vibe!read more

This place is so cute!! What a great stop on our drive and the kids enjoyed all they had to offer…read moretoo. The staff was friendly and very helpful. My kids had never had hazelnuts and they let us try samples to be able to decide on what ones we wanted to buy. They had lots of choices between fresh fruit, fruit smoothies, sherbet, and drinks such as lattes. We were able to check out the hazelnut trees and machine that sorts them after being picked - October is harvest season the staff said. I would definitely recommend stopping for anyone wanting some fresh offerings.

First, gentle reader, know that the Oregon hazelnuts from Ken and June's farm are delicious. I…read moredrove here specifically for the dark chocolate covered hazelnuts because I wanted to save on shipping charges, and I love driving through the Willamette Valley farmland. I called first to ensure they were open. When I arrived, the service was flawless and funny. I got what I wanted and was on my way within 10 minutes. The retail shop is a small space in a large barn. It's tidy and everything is well displayed and easy to find. One can also order online and pay a modest shipping fee (in hot summer months they ship with ice packets to keep the chocolate from melting). Local grocery stores and Amazon also carries the hazelnuts and the chocolate covered hazelnuts. You can't go wrong with this outstanding, family owned company.

Met with three friends and had lunch at Alea Bakery and Cafe today inside the market. Between us,…read morewe had the custard quiche with salmon, spinach and cheese, the falafel plate with hummus and veggies, and the chicken salad sandwiches. My quiche came with a green salad. The food was universally superior! Presentation was perfect. Generous meal sizes. Excellent lunch spot with delicious coffee and baked wonders! Do yourself a favor and do not miss this opportunity to treat yourself to an outstanding lunch or treat with coffee!

We did the sit back and it was phenomenal. The house made bread and pickled veggies were a great…read morestarter. We then got the sweetbreads with chanterelles and a sweet potato puree, it was amazing. Third course was an amazing salad. The pasta with pork with perfection. The poached salmon was lovely. The star was the dessert though. Who would have thought a tomatillo puree would be this amazing. Can't wait to go back.

Awesome BLT! Especially if you like a lot of bread. That said, this is a pretty huge sando, and the…read morebread it's on is a wonderfully fresh baguette of large proportions, fluffy inside and a bit of crust outside. Bacon was perfect, not too overdone, and it all came together nicely. TBH, the bread kinda overpowered the fillings, but so it goes. Came with a lovely mixed green salad, small, but much appreciated. Service was quick and to the point, bathrooms clean, and indoor ambiance homey and chill, good enough for a quick bite but nothing to linger in. Also? No WiFi. Bummer for a coffee shop.

SCW and I stopped into Carlton Bakery kind of by mistake in between wine tastings for some lunch…read more We intended to visit a different sandwich shop however they had no vegetarian options. So we saw Carlton Bakery and they delivered on the veggie options. We both ordered local mushroom sandwiches without meat and a couple of croissants all to go. The sandwiches came with small salads with radish and soy beans (very tasty). I probably could have bought half the items in the store as everything looked delicious. The sandwiches were tasty, good bread which was lightly toasted. The croissants were very good as well, pretty close to those in France. It took about 5-10 minutes for our order to be ready. The service was great, friendly and quick. I'd definitely return to Carlton Bakery in the future.

This place is a gem. The garden room looks right into the forest and that alone makes this place…read moreworth coming too. A beautiful respite from the hustle and bustle of Portland life. Staff were super friendly and accommodating. The food was SO DELICIOUS. I got the special which was the chicken fried steak and my wife got the crab Benedict - both were phenomenal! They serve sisters coffee, which is a great coffee brand that's local to Oregon. That's a point for me the coffee was great! We didn't have to wait very long to sit or to get the food. It was such a great way to end our anniversary weekend! Please check it out; be advised it's often very busy! - there are some reviews complaining about them not offering allergy friendly alternatives. I think that should not be a reflection of the place. That's not really a review... . Do you go to a steak restaurant and ask them to not serve steak? Part of the experience here is their wildflower toast which is fluffy and thick and delicious!

We stopped by on Saturday mid morning and got a table right away. The service was good, fast,…read morefriendly and efficient. The rooms were cute and the back room is where you want to sit with the beautiful view. The food was amazing! The party we were with all got omelettes and they were to die for plus great portions. You'll be stuffed when you leave. I definitely recommend eating here!

Located in a residential area, this looks like a fairly large establishment but only have a few…read moretables set up. This allows for patrons to wait inside without feeling congested but also means you'll have to be quick whenever a table does clear out. The selection of items here aren't much so most people probably come here for their lunch/entree menu. They assemble everything fresh it appears-- they heat up croissants at the griddle and use the toaster oven to heat up others. The cookie was intensely dense and rich in chocolate. The larger sea salt flakes added such a nice contrast to the sweetness.

After visiting another bakery in town and finding that they had sold out of all their croissants,…read morewe decided to visit Little T American Baker as a backup. In contrast to a lot bakeries that are primarily takeout only, Little T has a much larger footprint with plenty of seating. When we walked in on a weekend morning, there were lots of people sitting around, sipping on drinks, and working. Kouign Amann ($6) - The top of the kouign amann (the bottom while baking) looks nicely glazed with plenty of sugar. They layers look well defined and it looks like a crispy flaky treat. The other side looks like a sad wrinkly croissant. The interior consists of really thick laminated layers that have a ton of air gap in between that has more in common with risen puff pastry than croissant. This makes it thick, bready, and doughy and gives it a wheat flour-like taste rather than sugar or butter. There isn't that much crispness and other than a bit of sugar glaze on top, the pastry isn't very sweet, not is it buttery at all. I didn't like this kouign amann much. (2/5) Chocolate Praline Croissant ($6.25) - This croissant looks like it has decent layering and a great flaky crust at first glance. The croissant is indeed very flaky and crisp on top, making flakes and powdered sugar fly everywhere while eating. The lamination is again a bit questionable, with very thick layers and huge air pockets making the croissant very bready. At least there's no wheat flour taste. There's only a single line of chocolate in the center rather than the more typical two chocolate baton configuration. The chocolate leaks out of the sides of the croissant, caramelizing against the baking sheet and creating different flavors. (3/5) Masa Baguette ($5.75) - This baguette has a great crust combined with a moist and chewy interior. It's much darker in color than a typical baguette and has a very well developed taste, like sourdough mixed with corn. A very interesting take on a baguette that's quite delicious. Also of note is how they serve the baguette - wrapped up in butcher paper with an end of the baguette sticking out. (5/5) Unfortunately, I didn't find the laminated pastries to be very good at Little T. Size-wise, the pastries seem to be a bit smaller than competitors but with similar pricing. Their breads seem to be the superior choice and the only items I would order again if I revisited in the future. Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms

When my favorite bakery closed several years ago, I was faced with needing to find a new source of…read morebirthday cakes. I seem to be the birthday cake guy in my circle of friends... I firmly believe a birthday celebration isn't a celebration without a cake! Helen Bernhard Bakery has been a consistent source of last-minute birthday cakes when I need them. The greatest thing about this bakery is that there's almost always a few cakes in their case that are ready and available. Because I'm not super picky, a Frozen princess works for random occasions like my 48-year-old friend's birthday! But there are generally nondescript cakes available that can be personalized. Did you know Helen Bernhard Bakery is over 100 years old, and it's one of the first woman-owned businesses in Portland? There are many stories circulating about Helen's fiery personality, and her no-nonsense business tactics. I love celebrating the few remaining businesses that have roots going back to the early days of Portland. It's wonderful hearing stories from longtime customers, and learning about the positive impact these businesses have made in the community, and the sense of nostalgia many people have for them. It means a lot to me to live in a city that values history and tradition, as well as what's hot and new. Thanks, Helen Bernhard Bakery, for always being dependable, and having lots of great products that make celebrations and entertaining a breeze.

Previously I have been coming to this bakery for all of my last minute cakes so this year I thought…read moreI would purchase a custome cake because my daughter wanted a very specific cake. She wanted red velvet. She also wanted a very specific color ( burgundy/bordeaux) and unfortunately they could not match the color. They did say they would try, but it ended up being a purplish eggplant. That's ok, I understand it might be hard to match a color. But as a result of adding color to it they had to use buttercream on top and the cream cheese inside. Here's where I feel like if I had known what I know now, I could've helped remedy the issue I had with this cake and hopefully my review can help them or someone else. It's not that the cake was dry, but I believe the ratio of cake to frosting was really bad. I posted my photo to demonstrate. The cake had 2 layers but they were very large layers and the cream cheese frosting in the middle was very thin. As thick as these layers were, they really should have cut each layer in half and frosted them to make it a 4 layer cake. So it's not that the cake was dry, but we couldn't really swallow it down because it was all cake. I would also like to state that this cake cost $85. But when I picked it up the refunded be $13.25 so it was a $72 cake, which is still very pricey for this cake. I had better luck and it cost less when I would just buy their cakes out of the case last minute. They were cheaper and had more filling to them. I don't think I will custom order a cake from here again. It just wasn't worth the cost and it didn't look like the photo I sent for inspiration.

Love La Provence. This was our first time at the Petite location on Alberta. We visit Portland a…read morecouple times a year and always end our trip with brunch here. Sunday morning at 11am my husband and I got a seat at the bar. It was pretty busy. As usual the fresh croissant was amazing, flakey, and buttery. I had the chefs omelette for the first time. It was exactly as I wanted it and the hash browns were nice and crunchy. My husband had the corned beef hash and it was so flavorful and delicious. I will order that next time. Ambiance is great and service was fast and friendly.

I have been going to this location since the year they opened. Back when they had dinner. Before I…read morecould consume alcohol (I was 20, it's been about 15 years). I was treated crappily by staff who I observed saying my order was not their responsibility. Not everyone there was bad. The initial service I got was good, but my coffee was so poorly slapped together because I spoke up. My sandwich was also slapped together missing ingredients I paid for, so enjoy the extra money I guess. Here's how the interaction went. I was assured my mocha would be ready in a few minutes, before my food, from a really nice staff person who too my to-go order. They instructed me where to stand. I watched the person put together my mocha. All that was needed was ice. My food came out quickly and I took it while waiting for my drink. 15 minutes passed. Two staff members looked at my drink and one said "who put this here " and another person said "I don't know, not my problem". I spoke up and said "hey that's my drink and if you put ice in it, I promise I'll get out of your way" - it was busy and packed. I was trying to be understanding. One of them made a disgusted face at me and said "I was gonna put ice in it!!!" ... wow. Eventually they did. And did it so sloppily that there was mocha all over the drink. The top was put on poorly and the drink spilled all over me. I tried to tell another server who was greeting and seating people but they kept saying "oh it's okay! It's totally fine" - no, it actually isn't. I get it. You don't want my business of 15+ years, but there are nicer ways of conveying that. I was ripped off and treated in a way I don't treat my enemies. But just like my order, that's "not your problem", right?