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    Lovejoy Bakers

    3.7 (555 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Breakfast sandwhich
    ThuyVy N.

    Went here for a quick bite and overall it was not bad. Service was nice and friendly. They were doing deliveries when we were here which was a bit loud and distracting and they dropped some boxes and knocked our table a bit but they were nice about it. The mocha was good and the orange juice is fresh squeezed apparently but isn't fresh squeezed in / is brought in. The breakfast sandwiches were alright, didn't have much flavor so needed to add sauces they provided to add it in. The egg part was really big but not very flavorful. Overall not a bad spot to chat or grab a drink.

    Lena C.

    Was craving something sweet, and this was the perfect spot. I got a snickerdoodle cookie and a chamomile tea both were amazing! I definitely want to come back because the breakfast looks so good. Seems like a great spot to study or get work done.

    Sophie H.

    DE-LI-CIOUS. This place is kind of mind blowing in a cold day. I got a sandwich and the butter crust on it was incredible. Super high quality and quick service. Staff is pretty friendly and you should be able to find somewhere to sit!

    Darren Y.

    As others have stated I find it interesting that their main menu sign has no prices and you need to look at the printed menu for prices. I get that times are tough but staff didn't point it out and didn't acknowledge when I mentioned it which comes across as snooty. 2 eggs, protein and salad is 17 bucks which is insane. Breakfast burrito was more affordable and decent. Sticky bun was dry but sweet. Coffee ok

    My Avocado Toast with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil
    Rika M.

    Surprisingly low ratings for the kind of place this Lovejoy Bakers is. As my early morning bite on a chilly 7am in Pearl District was perfected by their Avocado Toast with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil, I must write to up their ratings. I needed to eat with no coffee. After searching for a good place for some healthy food, this place was one of the recommendations on Yelp. As I perused the photos uploaded by the previous diners, I was convinced that this place would be IT!! I was the first customer for the morning as I arrived at 7am sharp. I was warmly greeted (and that is the start I wanted!) The display of all sorts of baked goods were right in front of me which I was compelled to take a photo of while I was paying attention to the lady (who greeted me). Like I already stated, I simply couldn't think of anything else besides the Avocado Toast. There are three ways to enhance your avocado toast: 1) Olive oil and lemon zest, 2) Roasted cherry tomatoes and basil and 3) Bacon and sunny side egg. The lady said all of them are equally good so I went with the middle one: Roasted cherry tomatoes and Basil. This ended up being a really good choice. It's a GOOD size/portion for the price. All the ingredients tasted so fresh and delicious. They didn't overly season the avocado. To be frank, I felt that I could use a little more touch of salt but since I hate salty foods more than typos (lol!) , I went as is (don't you hate the feeling of being thirsty after eating something with noticeable amount of salt? Yuck!) The shop is quite roomy with ample amount of tables/chairs (both high top seatings and low top tables.) Decors on wall are simply just right to create the perfect ambiance for the type of coffee shop it is. This is definitely a place for some healthy food especially if you want to avoid fast food places. It's centrally located in Portland's Pearl District, walkable from other places within. Enjoyed it!

    Breakfast sandwich. Egg, cheese, and avocado on ciabatta. They have bacon and stuff too if you're into that kind of thing.
    Zen X.

    What a great breakfast sandwich. I got egg, cheddar, and avocado on ciabatta. The sandwich was just very soft. Super soft bread. Good flavor of egg and cheese, and good coffee!

    Coffee And Smashed Chickpea Sandwich
    Steve A.

    Came to get a light lunch at this bakery in the Pearl District. It certainly wasn't the best one we had been to, even in that week alone, but it has some good things about it. Lovejoy gets its name from the street it's located on. Has a lot of what to expect. There's coffee, cookies, pastries and more. Basically it's more like a bakery than a restaurant, but there's a few tables inside. It's got many customers who get things to go so they have counter service. The orders are placed at the counter, and if eating here they bring the stuff to you. Lots of breads and pastries in the display case. They also have the full menu. It's about $3 for coffee. There's a few non dairy milk options. Basic. It's about $10 for a sandwich. Each of us got the Smashed Chickpea. This has chickpeas, pickled onions, and roasted red peppers. Happens to be the main vegetarian choice. This was good but for sure wasn't anything fantastic. For a local bakery it's okay but it could be a lot better. It's located on NW Lovejoy Street between 10th and 11th. The menu includes a few things for vegans and vegetarians.

    Great food amazing service and the pumpkin chia mocha was amazing definitely coming back!! :) 10/10 recommend
    Lena S.

    Great food amazing service the pumpkin chia mocha was Soo good definitely recommend this place 10/10

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    Tarra T.

    Decent coffee shop, some seating (inside and out) and common pastries. Could be good to work here or meet someone from a chat. Grabbed a few lattes and an almond croissant. The croissant wasn't super fresh and I wish I would have asked them to warm it up at least. Okay spot for a AM coffee.

    Breakfast burrito
    Olive M.

    This would be a perfect spot to come and read, work, or just relax. The windows let in so much light. Solid, very filling burrito. The burrito is definitely mostly potatoes, which makes it feel very heavy on the stomach. It was overall very salty, which is what I happened to be craving at the moment but for someone else might be a bit too much. A little on the pricey end, but that can be expected of the area.

    Lila C.

    The food was surprisingly delicious and great price! Everything we ordered taste good, big portion with real ingredients. The chai tea was really good, I can taste the chai really worth the price. Nice friendly service, cozy open environment with beautiful view of the city street. Would love to come back again!

    Espresso, Latte, Avocado Toast ($8.25), Breakfast Burrito ($9.95)
    Wendi K.

    Cozy cafe located in Pearl District. Great drinks, a beautiful pastry display, and fresh sandwiches / breakfasts. Avocado Toast ($8.25) - fresh and lemony, on hearty seeded sourdough. Just wish the bread had been toasted and that there was more avocado. Cardamon (+.75) Latte with Oat Milk - the latte art was so beautiful and the micro foam was perfect - I just do wish the cardamon flavor was stronger. Order at the counter and they bring food out to you.

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    Thanks for giving us a shot, Lena! Can’t wait to have you back!

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    The breakfast sandwich so good and enjoyed my cafe Mocha. The service was great and enjoyed the atmosphere.

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    Magnifying glass case makes product look bigger than it really is. Croissant was mediocre, coffee cake day old, no personality to the staff.

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    Food awesome service fast love the ambiance we had 2 breakfast burritos and massive salad. Mmmmm mmmmm mmmmmnnm

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    Thank you for visiting Ben!

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    Food is excellent. Service is so slow and the front end staff could not care less if you get your food or you don't.

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    Food is great, service is great, ambience is spectacular, the vibe is super cute and super Portland!

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