What a charming little eatery. We stopped by here on a Sunday around noon. I expected it to be…read morepacked and it was just the right amount of folks to seem busyish but not jam packed. A perfect vibe. I order the skinny Belgian waffle (which is essentially the same as a regular waffle) but very tasty and house made. I had an iced tea which they also brew onsite. They have a great back patio where you can chill outside and they have a gas fire table to enjoy. Plenty of blankets should the temperature start to fade you can still be cozy. I'm anxious to come back and try more items and they have some sandwiches if you prefer a lunch item. Definitely a must stop.

I don't like coffee so I can't comment on that but their waffles are scrumptious and the service is…read more wonderful. There are a lot of great places to sit in the place and decor is perfect.

Holy moly. The charms of a country cafe combined with the most warm and welcoming (correction:…read morenicest of all time) staff. They were flush with customers even on a Monday, but with some patience you will be seated and served with the most delicious food. You won't even mind the calories (or at least I didn't), especially after you wash it down with some fresh squeezed juice. Must gets: -Caramelized banana pancake (half portion = 1 huge pancake) -They also really know how to do a darn good hashbrown. -And for bread? That cornmeal molasses toast was completely unreal

A cute place to have breakfast. We had a Benedict and an egg plate. The service was very friendly.read more

This place has the best French toast. Great service and the portions are big enough to split. Never…read moredisappointed

The good: Our party of two were seated right away, it was a…read moreWednesday morning. The food was hot and tasted delicious The bad: The space is tiny and space to sit at a table on the floor is tight! Two waitresses were a little scrambled with the full tables The ugly: The creamer on the table was spoiled. We had to have our cream and coffee/tea replaced and they didn't come til after our food. The table next to us also had spilled creamer. The complaint that has nothing to do with the business: Why do people bring their families out to eat in a tiny place when you have an active cough, and your child has a consistent barking cough that they won't cover. Stay home or order food to go if you are sick. You never know who is dining near you

I love this place!!! My favorite menu item is the Italian sandwich and I also love the salads (I…read moreget 2 to 3 meals out of these salads!) They use very fresh and local ingredients and their quality is top-notch!

3 teenagers lost the order before me and the party of 3 waited over a half hour for their food…read more In Silverton a place of business has plenty of competition and has to have something special. Either customer service or food and hopefully both. Sadly I was disappointed! My Rueben sandwich was definitely pedestrian. Definitely not worth the money and cramped sitting.

I have been to Hawaii several times and I can attest that this is the closest I've come in the…read morestates for authentic Hawaiian cuisine. The pepper water is my absolute favorite new condiment it just add the perfect umami to any dish. Not open Monday... they have plenty of seating and great decorations. What a lovely find.

You can literally smell the deliciousness from down the hallway when you walk in!!!…read more Friendly staff and for only three people this day pretty darn fast!! For the price you truly can't beat the serving amount!! The marsh was tender and juicy and hit the spot!! What a fantastic little gem yall have!!

Sometimes you just want a salad, y'know? This is a cozy…read moregluten-free establishment I patronize at least every other week. Lots of choices although I've really only had the salads which are fresh and taste good. Friendly staff even when dealing with the braindead yams that grow around here so a good place to bring that hard-to-please family member

The entire menu is gluten-free, yummy - and some items are vegan or can easily be made vegan as…read morewell! What more could you ask for! Love this cafe and will ALWAYS stop in McMinnville on my way to and from the coast now, just to get GOOD FOOD!

I have a feeling Alea will be known for so much more than its incredible bakery…read more I had the opportunity to attend one of their curated chef dinners, and it was such a memorable meal. The chef-owners, Brendan & Haley, prepared and served a thoughtfully curated multi-course dinner featuring the freshest seasonal Oregon ingredients. Every course was beautifully executed, but the duck was, without question, the best I've ever eaten. Perfectly cooked, incredibly flavorful, and something I'll be telling everyone I talk to who plans to go to Willamette Valley. What made the evening even more special was hearing directly from the chefs as they shared the inspiration behind each dish and highlighted the incredible local farms and producers they partner with. It felt intimate, personal, and unlike a traditional restaurant experience. You could feel the care and intention that went into every detail. If you only know Alea for its amazing bread, breakfast, or pastries, you're missing one of the most unique dining experiences in McMinnville. Some meals fill you up, and others stay with you in your heart. I wish these two the very best of luck and hope to make my way back soon!

We arrived at 3:30pm (30 min before they close) on a Sunday. There were still pastries left. We…read moreparked on the street. Alea is in Mac Market. The market was mostly empty. We walked towards the back where Alea was. We ordered the 16oz latte to stay and the spelt cookie and tart. The tart was very good - we would definitely get that again. There was a lot of seating. The space is shared with a small grocery, pizza, beer and custom tshirt shop.

Hard to find but worth it. And apparently a lot of folks know just where it is, brisk business for…read morethe short time they're open. Inside a knick-knack shop, take the stairs in the back leading up to the open loft type restaurant. The stairs at the front of the shop lead down to a very cute tea shop/lounge. Spacious seating, bright and airy. Service was very friendly. Sandwiches and salads, nothing too inventive, basic sandwiches done really well, with fresh wheat bread and quality fillings. You can order a half or whole sandwich, and they have daily soup specials. We ordered a cup of corn chowder, the sage club and the cheese avocado tomato sandwiches. The bacon on the club was especially good, thick and crispy, not limp and fatty. Delicious.

How many times I have shopped in the store below and did not realize there was the great place to…read moreeat above! It's a great lunch place with the traditional soup, salad, sandwich menu. The bread looks AMAZING! My server was super great at steering me towards the gluten free options. Will keep this in my list for eating places in McMinnville!