We had cheesecakes delivered for a special occasion and Rockstar Bakeshop was very accommodating…read more We all have special diets and they were able to fine tune the ingredients to our specifications. THANKS!

From the owner: Rockstar Bakeshop specializes in cheesecakes, irreverent confections, and classic pastries. We also…read moreoffer dietary restricted options such as dairy and gluten free options as well as vegan choices.

UPDATE: Their new location in downtown McMinnville is every bit as quaint and more scenic. The…read moreparking is much better on and near 3rd St than it was on Baker St. There are more stores nearby, so anytime you're in downtown McMinnville for anything, be sure to stop by Vadnay Chocolate for their awesome hot chocolate or other wide selection of their own chocolates and chocolates from other brands. If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

EXPENSIVE for one dang chocolate!! Absurd!!! I can get at…read moreleast 3-5 chocolates at Sees for the price of one chocolate here. Not a big selection either!

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.

Hayward is in a cute small town of Carlton. Carlton is about an hour away from Portland, a very…read moresmall town with a rustic edge, it's like going back in time. Hayward is nicely remodeled and decorated. There are bar seats, booth seats, table seat and outdoor seating. Outdoor seating is surrounded by lush green plants. There is a tasting menu for $98, but the items are undisclosed, left to the chef to chose so I didn't go with this and ordered a la carte. The bread is served warm, soft, oiled, so good. So good that I ordered a 2nd piece. Probably best bread I've had. The food is good. I wish they had more red meat options though. The cod is probably the best entree item from a consensus. They also have the cutest match boxes. Portions are on the small end. Street parking.

We had a wonderful dinner at Hayward. We had a larger party so we did the Kickback menu along with…read moresome other dishes. Service was outstanding- warm friendly greeting, they offered to take our coats, we were seated right away, great suggestions for drinks, and food was delivered in a cadence that didn't feel rushed, but didn't feel like you were waiting long either. We enjoyed some dishes more than others, but overall the food was really delicious. The stand-outs were some of the dishes we didn't catch the names, but the cod was well liked and so was the steak. Parking was a little hard due to the Christmas lights at the park across the street. This was almost an hour drive for us and it was worth it. We would recommend and look forward to going back to Hayward.

Papusas are a must!! My favorite is the pork, bean, cheese and cheese. So good. It is a hole in the…read morewall with great food and great service. Loud Mexican music which is fun ambiance for me. They also have Doritos for Mexico!! Must better than American Doritos. Mexican Doritos have a jalapeño taste but not spicy. Must try them.

I went in to get a diablito, the young girl had no idea what she was making. This drink consists of…read morespicy sour hot cold drink. What I got instead a super sugary liquid so awful I had to throw it away. I bought two so 18 dollars in the vin. To top it all of they don't have the proper prices display. For all I know they could charge me what they wanted to. So gross

Very cute shop! Lots of teas to choose from. I got the midnight rose tea and it was delicious.read more

Yeah - If you like tea, or exploring tea flavors, you need to go here!…read moreI was visiting from out of town and on a whim, went into this store _just_ before closing ... where the proprietor reassuringly told me to 'take my time'. The variety of tea choices was almost overwhelming and clearly the owners had a tea connoisseur's interests in mind when creating the shop. I found a great tea blend that I've turned into an iced tea - perfect for summer sipping! Yes, the shop had gift options that support both the lower and higher end budgets (important to me!). The only thing I wish was different is that I'd found the shop earlier in the day so I could spend more time there.

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.

Where do I even start with this place?!? I'm from California…read moreand have indulged in many mango sticky rices. Dare I say this was the best one I have ever tasted! The sticky rice was creamy and the mango was super fresh! I also ordered a cinnamon roll latte; amazing! Definitely recommend for cinnamon and coffee lovers!! The service was amazing, there were two boys running the front! They made my drinks, ran the cash register, brought food to the table, and checked up on us consistently! My family and I were extremely impressed! The place was adorable!! It was cute and pink; brought an ambiance of home! So glad I tried this spot out!!

Yes! 100% try their food. Their pad prick king is the best I've ever had. They don't cheap out in…read moreany of the ingredients. Signing up with them also provides perks. I just happened upon this place during my stay in McMinnville. We ordered 3x. When I come back to town from the coast, I make sure to stop here. Soooo delicious with large portions.