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!

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.

It's hard to find but worth looking for! They have a parking lot too!!!!…read moreI had the gyro and kid had the skewer plate. Baklava and th spinach thing was amazing! Glad we stopped! Order at the counter. They have drinks Super nice staff Outside covered seating. Nice little cozy spot.

The food was fresh and delicious! The service was excellent, friendly and knowledgeable.read more

Honey Pie Pizza is in the Mac Building with other fun businesses…read more They have pies, slices, and salads, wine and beer. I had a pepperoni slice and and the small Greek salad. The pizza is thin crust, uses a better quality of pepperoni, and the bottom is crisply done. The Greek salad was a generous size, a large could easily be split. It had great quality ingredients in sliced kalamata olives and Mama Lil's peppers. If you threw them in whole, they would dominate the dish, sliced they complemented the dish along with the feta crumbles and cherry tomatoes. What was striking in a great way was that all the salad was ice cold and crunchy. Few restaurants take the care with that little detail. The self serve water was perfectly chilled too. They make deep dish as well. Honey Pie is order at the counter, they bring it to the table, and you bus. There is a covered patio outside, and inside long tables to share with chairs and seating upstairs. The staff was great and the service fast. Portland has been suffering from pizza problems of rising prices, shrinking slices, faulty financing, and general grumpiness. Honey Pie was a welcome break! Reasonably priced and tasty!

Here for the UFO Festival and decided to walk down here for pizza. It did not disappoint!…read more Located inside Mac Market (nice space with some minimalist, high quality groceries - think "co-op") The staff were super nice! This is some of the best pizza I've had anywhere. Perfect crust for the style, well seasoned and cooked to perfection!! The Bianca was one of the tastiest slices I've ever eaten! The Bacon Date was good and unique, but not as good as the Bianca. I can't wait to try more. The shop salad was also fantastic! We had a couple of decent beers and the patio had live music. What more could you want!?! Great spot.

The place is best known for their pizza and it definitely is the star of the show. However the…read moreentrees and salads are also amazing. If going as a couple or a four top I would recommend a reservation. That's how good it is. Indoor space is tight but enough to accommodate. They supplement with outdoor seating it is out doors not tented. A true family run restaurant. Great service attention to detail. Attention to details. Inside of a house and fabulous artwork. I recommend the special whatever it is. They always do something tasty and delicious. Desserts are made in house also. Be prepared for foodgasm. Highly recommend.

To start the menu is weak. There just isn't much options…read more We made reservations but they acted like they weren't ready for a party of 4 Took quite a while to get water or attention at all. Water came But no menus. We brought wine and were told 3 times about corking fee from same girl. Ok. Yes we know. About 10 minutes go by and we get wine glasses because the manager noticed. She had to come back to open the bottle after bringing glasses. We get a couple appetizers. Fries and panna bread. No dishes or napkins yet. Or silverware. We stole them from two tables to use Our pizza shows. $87 for 3 small/ medium pizzas. Mine a meat stuff double. Hardly 5 pieces of pepperoni and I had to dig for the buried sausage and I don't think saw much else. $37 for that ugh. Fried were good tasting with aioli and fair for $8. Really don't know what their value out is there? And one final comment for our waitress, I don't want to know you have Calvin Klein underwear on, please wear a shirt that covers up your stomach or some pants that aren't low hip hugging. Dropping $100 at a place to stare at someone's underwear band while you're ordering isn't very appetizing.

Great food and service yesterday at the Newbergundian Bistro. We had been at Stoller for our spring…read morerelease, and wanted to find a new restaurant to try. We are glad it was the Newbergundian Bistro. We had to start with a Croissant. It was very flavorful, but it was bit soft, not the perfect crunch that we love. The fresh squeezed grapefruit juice made an excellent greyhound. The Bistro had my favorite...Escargot as a special. WOW. So good. We then shared the Potato Croquettes. The accompanying fondue was so good to dip the Croquettes into. We finished with a Ham and Brie Sandwich that was excellent, accompanied by crisp and hot french fries. My wife had the Grilled Five Cheese Sandwich with Mixed Greens. She loved it. Traci was terrific and helped us throughout the meal.

Great brunch at this new spot today! Small restaurant with…read morelimited tables. We started at the bar, which was not comfortable for my mom but eventually we were able to sit on the patio which was great. Potato croquet appetizer - yummy. The cheese, pickle, mustard and croquettes go together as one perfect bite. I got the open face Ruben. It was delicious. I tried the grilled cheese which my sister got too - yummy, but there's a sticky cheese on there that I didn't love. Greens that came with all items were weird. Didn't eat them - don't know what they were.

The service was almost as good as the food. And for the service to be as good as the food it would…read morehave to include a Shiatsu massage. Cara was absolutely perfect in timing and knowledge. I eat out frequently. On my birthday my wife knew what I needed. Cara was there to deliver the perfect pizza and burrata and it was the best meal I've had in months. Absolutely the best birthday in the best restaurant l McMinnville. After a dozen meals there I can honestly say they're so consistent it's unrealistic but somehow they make it happen every day! That you Cara and chef for the best birthday in as long as I can remember.

We are so happy we finally had the opportunity to try Pizza Capo after seeing it several months ago…read morewhile passing through town. We stopped in on a Friday night on our return from the coast. We arrived 30 minutes before they closed (too close for comfort, but we wanted to try), so I asked the host if they could still seat us. And while they weren't enthusiastic (I know I wouldn't be), we got a table and were promptly and warmly welcomed by our server. Even with only half an hour to close, we didn't feel rushed, and they took the time to explain the menu and offered suggestions. My lobster and I split a small arugula salad (which was indeed plenty!). It was simply dressed and packed full of flavor. I don't know why my basic salads at home don't taste this good. He got the sausage calzone, and I ordered the mushroom pizza. Both of our mains were delish. The sausage in the calzone was fennel forward, which we love. The fried sage atop my mushroom pizza was a delightful addition, and I'm not even a big fan of sage. Hey, people grow and change! The space itself is cozy and inviting. We look forward to returning for an earlier dinner so we can try the cocktails and dessert.

Different year and almost the same order. :-) We were…read morepleased to see that the Carlton Coffee Company is still going strong! Wonderful service! Delicious coffee and treats, we ordered a Ghirardelli's mocha, a chai latte and a brownie today - yum! The brownie was fresh and decadent! Cute little spot with Comfortable seating and lots of light.

We rolled in in a rush with six ladies for cappuccinos and pastries. This adorable staff helped us…read morehappily and quickly with amazing coffees and pastries. Fast courteous and lovely service, especially the cute little helper. Fabulous to go when other establishments and coffee shops in the area are closed on Mondays or Tuesdays.