"We stumbled upon this restaurant while visiting Portland and decided to stop in one morning when we were very hungry. We ordered half of the pastry menu and were impressed with what we tried. The quiche was the best I've ever had, with a hearty portion size. As a bread baker with 10 years of experience working with laminated doughs, I appreciated the quality of the dough used in their pastries, particularly in the morning bun. The croissant was a bit overproofed for my taste, lacking the intense crisp exterior I typically look for, but I did enjoy the darker bake which brought out better flavor. The almond croissant was a good concept, but the filling missed the mark for me with a strong alcohol vanilla flavor. The ground almonds were a highlight, and I believe using Amaretto liquor or a high-quality almond extract could take it to the next level. The morning bun was enjoyable, although the amount of zest felt safe to me, likely baked into the dough rather than traditionally buttered and tossed in orange sugar. The service was great, with the server letting us know when freshly baked morning buns were available. The coffee was fantastic, and we will definitely be returning on our next visit to Portland."
