Petite Province

dissapointing experience (Alberta St location). Saturday morning and no seating unless you are getting table service and breakfast. It is unfortunate when places like this try and be everything and end up doing nothing really well. Also, the woman at the counter offered to heat up my croissant, which sounded good. I didn't think anybody at a good bakery would ever consider microwaving such a pastry. One soggy croissant later I realized that I had assumed too much about this place. Not worth going back.…

WONDERFUL!. Ate at lunch time but had breakfast...mine was corned beef and eggs and friend had Eggs Benedict. We had no complaints. Staff was friendly, we were seated immediately, food came very quickly. This is not low-fat diet food but wonderful...the bakery looked magnificent.

I'll be going back in two days with a different friend and having salad for lunch so I can have a nice big dessert!…

Best cheese brioche ever. I love Saturdays because it's my splurge day: pastries in the morning and pizza for dinner. We've truly enjoyed some tasty mornings, but today was the best morning EVER due to Petite Provence. We got our food to go because I have a 1 year old that wasn't in the mood to wait for a table, next time I'll come a little earlier and order the berry french toast.

The pastries: cheese filled brioche- a perfect weight, something to sink your teeth into and yet soooo tender and just perfectly flaky without being dry in anyway and the cheese is creamy and smooth not sweet or savory, just perfection.

Raspberry brioche- the raspberry is not too sweet and just a little tart, with the same perfect brioche. I wish I'd bought a plain one because it is just so awesome.

Poppyseed brioche- reminded me a little bit of the homemade strudel that my grandmothers used to make (although it is technically completely different), very yummy.

For my dad- a chocolate bear claw, he loved it, called it decadent and evil!

They have tons of options and I can't wait to try one of the tarts or apricot papillon. I'll be back next Saturday! Or we might try out the Alberta location.…

Portland is indeed fortunate to have this jewel.. I will definitely make a return visit to the Petite Provence. I enjoyed everything about it. The bakery case was a wonder of meticulously prepared bakery goods. All my favorites... Lots of chantilly and chocolate. I lived in France for a year and believe me this is as good as anything I observed overthere. On the down side...I wish they would have earth friendly doggie bags.…