Lovejoy Bakers

I was visiting Portland for two nights this week, and stayed at a hotel close to Lovejooy Bakers. I stopped in for a quick bite on my way to Powell's Books. I ordered a salad, a hot tea, and a pastry. The two women working there were very warm and friendly. I came back the next day near closing time. I was hoping to get another salad but didn't want to inconvenience them if they were closing up. They let me know they were here to make sure people got fed and had what they needed up until the minute of closing. I felt very welcomed and really enjoyed the setting. I would visit often if I lived in the area. It just felt like such a safe and comforting place.

Unfriendly staff, almost as if I was bothering them by ordering. Overpriced for what I received. Not worth it. Chocolate croissant not even heated, so pretty much unedible.

I really loved the vibe here! The coffee was GOOD - as I’m still a rich coffee flavor but without sacrificing the flavor of the syrup I chose (cardamom). For food, I had the egg tapenade sandwich and a cookie - both were satisfying in the way that they weren’t huge but still kept me full for hours. I also really enjoyed seeing how comfortable other customers were and how lively the staff were. It’s a true community here and brightened up my whole week

I recently visited for a friend’s birthday and we had a wonderful experience. I was able to get in contact with the owner, Matt, to reserve a table in advance. They had reservation signs especially made and set out for us, and were so accommodating the entire time. The food and coffee is always incredible, and we will definitely be returning!

The service workers are excellent. The food choices are good and delivered quickly to your table inside or outside on the side walk. The bathrooms could use a deep cleaning, but they were better than most

I been coming here for a while now. It’s sad to say that today was the worst service. The young lady with reddish brown hair does not have the best attitude for customer service. I know it’s been changes in staff. She’s not friendly. Her tone is rude and she doesn’t even greet anyone with a smile. If she’s here.. I’m not coming in. Everyone else is delightful, respectful and welcoming.

I met up with some friends here and had a mimosa, houjicha latte and strata. I enjoyed everything and it was a nice place to relax with friends. Their bread looks amazing, I'll have to get some to take home next time.

The food and latte was mid. Service was great. The environment was a little dirty for dine-in.

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!

Yum, yum, yum!!! Awesome place, great breakfast. It was my first time, just visiting and stopped for some grub, and it was delicious!!! Had their Love Joy breakfast then some bascotti to take away. All their food is yum, a must try. The staff is great; very polite and friendly. The atmosphere is very casual. Highly recommend!

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.

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.

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!

Breaks my heart to say this but it was not up to par. I used to work near this bakery when they first opened years ago. I came back for nostalgia's sake on a trip to Portland. None of the pastries were fresh. I'm talking 2-3 days old. I'm talking flies buzzing around and hanging out on the croissants. My kid ordered a snickerdoodle. They placed it in a pastry bag. When we opened the bag, a fly flew out! Like a scene from a Looney Tunes cartoon. Sorry Lovejoy - you were good back in the day. :(

Grabbed some bagel sandwiches from this spot on a rainy weekend morning. The place was quiet at 8 AM with only a few other customers. We got both of the egg and cheese sandwich offerings - wish they had a few more varieties to choose from. Both were hearty, delicious and a good price. We liked the tapenade inclusion especially. Good service, we'd return.

Saturday afternoon. Just after lunch rush The two people behind the counter don't really seem to care. I bought water only to find out it is available free. Had the lox sandwich. The scrambled eggs were very good. The lox was mid quality at best. Menu said it had onions on it. Could not find many. The brioche was excellent but it overwhelmed everything else. Too much bread Ambience gets a 5 in 10. Awkward seating. Not very comfortable chairs. Would have sat outside but none of the empty tables were bused. Still aren't. Fair food. Non committed staff. Drab and uncomfortable atmosphere

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.

Great corner coffee shop in NW. They have tons of seating, solid menu for food and beverage. I ordered a iced black tea and breakfast burrito. The breakfast burrito was good but basic. Soyrizo or chorizo with egg and potatoes. No veggies included. It could be spruced up with a sauce or cheese perhaps. Front counter server was nice and the check out process was quick.

Conveniently located. Nice outdoor space to enjoy their offerings. Good coffee. Service was fast, friendly and efficient!

Fantastic lunch. Tuna on crisp baguette halves, topped with sliced green olives and served over a spinach & raddichio salad. Delicous combination of salt, bitter, and a balancing sweetness from the green dressing seeved along side. Added a pastry to go and my day had significantly improved. Conveniently located a short walk from Portland's Union Station.

Today I came across a photo of Lovejoy Bakery that I snapped in 2007. That's how long we've been enjoying this neighborhood staple. Brought back lots of memories. By chance today we also stopped in for a croissant, a Lovejoy Deluxe sandwich, and coffees. Still one of our favorite places for breakfast. Today was particularly nice, sitting at one of the outside tables in the wonderfully cool morning air. Always nice folks working here too.

The almond croissant tasted like it was being served at a 2 star hotel's complimentary continental breakfast. The peanut butter cookie crumbled into 9 pieces upon first bite. Bathroom was dirty. Service was on par with the "Portland Freeze" vibes. Don't be annoyed when people ask you for your bathroom and wifi codes if you are going to require codes/passwords! Also I really wish these places would reconsider their tipping process... it's the dreaded screen turns towards me with employee staring at me as I make my selection thing. Tipping for what?! Am giving 2 stars because chai and avocado toast were good, but they aren't good enough to come back.

This place just raised prices and printed a new menu sign with no listed prices. Lame. More than $15 for a vegetarian sandwich is insane. Guess I'm bringing lunch from home to work

This place may be good for coffee and a nice ambiance but not much else and to be honest I didn't have coffee when I came here. My friend and I showed up on Veterans Day weekend bc most places in the area were closed. I got a avocado toast and she got an Italian - everything was bland bland. Thankfully you can't mess up avocado toast too bad but for the price something more unique is left to be desired.

As many others have said, the reason I come back to Lovejoy Bakers is simply because it's close by. They do have a decent selection of pastries and a solid breakfast menu but that doesn't overshadow the mediocre customer service I receive 80% of the time and the mistakes made on my order 100% of the time. I'm hoping things will improve because I like the food.

Pastries are beautiful & delicious. Their bread is so good, I'd be 400lbs if I lived nearby. Cappuccino & Latte was delicious. Staff was inviting. Highly recommend

Lovejoy Baker's was once the benchmark for great place to get coffee with a vasta selection of delicious pastries and sandwiches. Nice vibe inside, lots of people chatting, some doing work, a bustling takeout counter. The last few times I stopped in, the vibe was different and the choices seemed limited. Could be a result of employee shortage and changes due to pandemic. The wait times are definitely longer, service not as welcoming and efficient. Sure hope they are able to turn this around and come back as strong or stronger than before.

It had been some time since going to LJ Bakers. I've always enjoyed their Turkey Cranberry sandwich for an easy meal. Unfortunately, even this has gone downhill. Same original recipe, but the turkey now seems processed and brined instead of fresh and the bread seems to be cut much thinner.

Came in on a Saturday morning 8:30 with no wait. The egg and tapenade sandwich was so simple, but so delicious! I think it's that amazing bread!

Ordered takeout. Breakfast burrito a bit dry and the olive tapenade/egg sandwich very salty! Wouldn't NOT recommend though? Convenient and fine enough option in the Pearl.

Customer service sux at this location. I said good morning and the cashier said nothing and just looked at me with a resting bitch face. Not coming back. Also i got a quad shot esspresso and the price was WAY to much. Its double what i normally get charged.

What a treat this place truly is! A few weeks ago I met up with some friends for breakfast at this location, what an awesome meal! Staff were pleasant and welcoming plus super helpful in helping our group figure out where to sit. I appreciated how fast they worked in getting our orders prepped and ready for us, a group of six of us all got our drinks and meals pretty quickly (which we appreciated)! The coffee was fantastic, and the baked goods were out of this world. Although not pictured, I got to try a couple different items ranging from cookies to chocolate croissants. My favorite however it was this coconut vegan scone- it was amazing! I haven't had many successful vegan pastries lately and was pleasantly surprised with this gem. My eggs, toast and potatoes were also delicious! I want to especially think the staff for keeping customers safe. While we were there a customer seemed pretty upset for having to wear a mask indoors. I was impressed by how composed and professional staff were in maintaining this policy.

Surprised to say that this was my first time at Lovejoy Bakers and I never made it to the 23rd St location so I can't comment on pre vs post pandemic. I appreciate that they serve breakfast all day and lunch, in addition to pastries. They were also one of the few places open during the ice storm so that was appreciated. Service was slow due to a large order in progress and thus we didn't order hot food, even though I was starving and the pastries were a little picked over. It was also packed and difficult to find seating, but the staff was extremely friendly and considerate and let us know upfront about the delays and helped us find seats. I had a vegan scone that was kinda dry. My herbal tea was ok and served in a great big mug. The sandwiches looked good, although my parents returned the following day and said they were ok. I'll need to return to try food and update.

Yay! NEW owners have made Lovejoy Bakers a success story in the Pearl District! It's a pleasantly satisfying place for a hot breakfast or lunch. Great location at Lovejoy & 10th Ave. The food and coffees are consistently good. Overall, the ambiance is casual counter service, espresso menu, bakery choices, indoor and outdoor seating, online orders, takeout and it's pet friendly. And, the service staff are all welcoming. Brandon is consistently helpful and always offers my dog, Cokie, a treat :) The manager is hands on and runs a friendly tight ship. Recommend.

Highly recommend the chai here and I got a great pumpkin muffin. Like the vibe and the coffee is good too

They had two delicious gluten free items this morning when I stopped by for the first time. They were not labeled as such so I had to wait in line and then ask. I'm not sure why they keep the GF items a "secret." There's no info about gluten free items on their website, which needs help - 404 error if you click Order Online and if you view the "menu" it's just photos. Argh. Aside from their digital issues, really nice physical location with a fair amount of outside seating.

I was so excited to try this place because the pictures of the pastries look amazing. Right when I walked in I was hit with a massive odor of BO. No one was there except me and the employees (who also are not friendly). I ended up walking out because of the smell and the lack of customer service. Super disappointed.

Oh how I used to love the Lovejoy Deluxe. They no longer pile on the fresh frisee instead you get a lettuce blend. I mean hot lettuce? Ew. The blue cheese is barely present and mixed with the sauce. Egg cooked hard. Ciabatta had to be at least a day or two old it was so hard. Pretty sure the lack of care and quality in this dish is indicative of the rest of the joint.

Yesterday I ordered the Italian Sandwich. It was toasted so much I could eat the bread. Today I Ordered the same thing and asked for it not to be toasted. They didn't toast it but the bread was so dry I still couldn't eat it. Plus the casing wasn't pealed of the meat. It's a shame. I'd love to keep going there but I never know what I'll get.

Customer service has been bad. Burnt food 3/4 orders not excused just "come again. I asked for help a few times but was told "no manager on site "

It is not my favorite for bakery items but they have amazing sandwiches and their lattes are some of the best around. The best is the salmon lox sandwich!

Nice people. Lovely pastries. Not much seating but pleasant place and good breakfast choices.

This used to be my favorite bakery when I worked in downtown. I would stop by for the eclairs with real custard and heavy layer of chocolate. It's been a while since I left work last June, and haven't had a chance to come over since then. Now it's limited to 3 people per entry, so I waited outside. I've learned to layer up clothing for these reasons, and it was good to see it being busy. I was saddened to hear eclair was taken off due to its short shelf life, and probably wasn't suitable with less foot traffic. So I went with veggie (roasted bell pepper) croissant, as I wanted something I can walk and eat. It's $3.75, but I was charged $4.75 (price for the ham filling) - I let it go, since it's a new item and mistakes happen. I already paid 15% tip too, so it came out higher than I've initially expected. I bit into the croissant and cheese. It was soft, moist, and satisfyingly savory. What was disappointing is the filling - it was almost empty. I had to eat half just to reach the stuffing.... barely a teaspoon. For the price point it wasn't worth it, and I am still quite hungry as I write this. Even Costco croissants are more filling than this for fraction of the price - without fillings. I'm aware profit margin is slim in food industry, but little extra love on the filling would be appreciated.

Cinnamon pull-apart tasted like a stale day-old. Chai was bland with almost no spice to it.

Good lattes and decent sandwiches. The people that work here are nice and friendly. Ambiance feels a little too industrial on the front side of the store but it's cozy towards the back.

Best avocado toast in Portland. Simple and delicious and not $15. Thick layer of chunky perfectly ripe avocado drizzled with lemon, olive oil, coarse salt on thick grainy bread that's not too crusty. Oh also, the customer service is awesome . I showed up on crutches recently and they went out of their way to help me open the door, etc etc.

Came here for the Avocado Toast and I would say its pretty good! Great price for two slices of toast, $6.25 and $1.50 to add two eggs is a good deal in this area. I added tomato which was free and it looked like they had some other free add ons for toppings too. The toast was seasoned with salt, pepper and lemon zest. The first thing I noticed was that my over-medium eggs were underneath the toast. Kind of odd, everywhere else I've gone the eggs were on top. I ended up rearranging it so I could eat it all together. It was really tasty and tomatoes were a good addition. ATR: 7.5 out of 10 Synopsis: (+) Great value for what you got, I love free add ons. Avocado was perfectly ripe and the lemon zest was delicious (-) The presentation was lacking, egg underneath the toast was strange. I also rearranged the toast before I took a picture because it was not picture worthy at first. Toast was a bit limp and my toppings fell off easily.

Excellent sandwiches and pastries. Staff is great too! One staff member in particular (had a hurt foot?) has one of the nicest smiles around - great way to start the day!

Very disappointed. Tried their bread before but was walking by today and decided to stop by to grab a sandwich. Ordered a turkey sandwich on toasted sourdough with just lettuce, tomato, mayo and cheddar. First the order sat at the pass for several minutes and was only handed to me after I asked. Then, I got home and opened the sandwich to find it had no turkey and no mayo, on a turkey sandwich. This level of service is inexcusable at their prices.

Lovely and open space with many seating areas. I loved the design of their glass canopy that covers the outside seating area. Got the Tuna Tartines for a quick afternoon snack. The dish came with an ample amount of argula salad that was crispy and refreshing with minimal dressing. The tartines were made with delicious baguettes, toasted and halved. The baguette slices were topped with albacore tuna salad that was meaty and filling. The fresh fennels on top added a surprisingly crispy texture to the tartines; this tartine was perfect for a quick snack/lunch.

Strolling through the Pearl District yields several temptations as hipsters need their sustenance, too. Jamie W. and I were in the mood for something sweet and couldn't help noticing how popular this airy bakery cafe was. As with any nutritionally correct operation, they offered all sorts of gluten-free and vegan options, and a tantalizing array was on display on the marble counter (photo: http://bit.ly/2NCpXq4). We set our sights on the Crunchy Dark Chocolate-Covered Ginger Star Cookie. The name was a mouthful as was the cookie (photo: http://bit.ly/2x2IWA0). Somehow we found ourselves with an Oatmeal Raisin Cookie as a sort of amuse bouche (photo: http://bit.ly/2OcXtAj). We certainly amused our bouches before we found ourselves on our merry way. COOKIES - 4 stars...fail-safe cookies that satisfied AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...nice open space but awfully crowded SERVICE - 3.5 stars...they moved us along efficiently TOTAL - 4 stars...cookies to turn that frown upside down RELATED - Going to Portland? Here are the places I visited and reviewed: bit.ly/2B0haJD

Delicious oat latte, homemade bread, yummy vegan options, a wide space and ample natural light, wifi and charging stations and the kindest most attentive customer service as Portland does. I mean what else do you need?!

We stopped by with the family, and we loved the pastries, food and coffee, everything was delicious and well prepared, We will be stopping by again!

#fatjared say...this place gives nothing but good times and good food! This is the best bakery I saw and visited during my trip to Portland! The only small complaints I have are the portion sizes (a bit small for the price), and the coffee selection (also a bit restricted for a bakery in my opinion). The layout is absolutely amazing!! Such a great rustic and fun place to just hang out. Noise level is great and the chairs are both outside and inside. You can come and hang out for a ling time a no one will bother you. They have a great selection of pastries and the bread itself that they make is absolutely awesome! I also was surprised by the sandwich list. The lamb meatball sandwich was really enjoyable with great flavor and a good potato salad to go with it! I really enjoyed this place!

As a neighborhood regular, I have huge respect for this establishment. The staff us unerringly friendly and attentive, the pastries are consistently good, and the breakfast and lunch choices diverse and exceptional. Five stars.

I don't like leaving negative reviews but the place warrants it. I don't need to get into how it's changed and new management. I'll just say my experience was subpar and overpriced. A single espresso was good but 4$ is steep Garbanzo bean sandwich was underwhelming for 11$. Flat, sparsely populated with food, and just alright flavor. The kicker was ordering bread afterward. I asked for a brownie for the gf (chocolate addict) and she slipped in their seasonal desert instead. That hurt when I discovered the mistake at home. The last part was taking a baguette home. It was 8.50 for the bread and desert which is pricey. Let me tell you as a baker, the baguette was on its last day. Dry white appearance on the inside. Definitely a day or two old. Overall just not worth it. I heard the girl tell another customer who asked if the bread was fresh baked "um...within the last day or two" At least she was honest. Go to another bakery and thank me later

April or 2023. Good news, the Lovejoy Deluxe is much Better than my last review. I've had two since being back in Portland and both were very tasty. Service is good, as usual.