02/16/09

Nobody makes gibassiers like these guys.

by juicylou

Everything about this place is amazing. The chewy, savory olive bread, the best ham and gruyere croissants in town, pillow soft petite brioche and truly great coffee....and it isn't Stumptown!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? They have complimentary parking across the street and great people watching. They also have delicious (cheap) sandwiches and they've recently added fresh, hot soup. All those old one star reviewers can go back to their Krispy Kremes and Folgers crystals...

• Pros: The fig-anise paninis
• Cons: Too many delicious options!

05/10/07

Best PB & J ever!

by vivaciousmuffin

I'm not sure what others are complaining about- Pearl Bakery has fast and friendly service. Get your sandwich or pastry to go- not wrapped in plastic, but in nice white paper. Their pastries are average, but their sandwiches are sublime. Particularly the peanut butter and jelly sandwich on paesano bread. Not sure if it's the bread, or the fact that they spread the perfect amount of jelly and peanut butter, but the sandwich is so good. MMmmm...

• Pros: Complimentary parking across from bakery (in the Pearl, no less!), great food.
• Cons: Bakery can be a bit cold.

04/21/07

Bad Service is right!

by fooddude123456

The pastries are average the bread is good. The service is horrible it took 20 minutes for a latte and my PLASTIC WRAPPED sandwich - did I say plastic wrapped how is that gourmet. I know Portland has this whole cool crowd moving in but give me a break! I go to Three Lions now down on Nw 5th and Davis. Better pastries and better service - they atleast try there. Sorry Pearl but give me an eye roll because I ask for my latte twice!

• Pros: Nice location - that is where it ends
• Cons: quality, service, service, service

12/02/06

New to Portland; other bakeries just as good are closer to home

by doctor_stu

Good bread and pasteries, but nothing exceptional. Petite Provence is a lot closer to my home, and even better

• Cons: parking

10/23/06

Good bread and pastries, bad service.

by lilith_382

We have been to the Pearl Bakery quite a lot since we moved here a year ago. The pastries are delicious, as is the bread, but the employees are obviously not interested in serving customers. The attitude is just short of an eye roll. It's like you are putting them out by asking them to serve you a pastry. God forbid you should order an espresso drink.

• Pros: Delicious pastries!
• Cons: Poor customer service

10/10/06

Fantastic Croissants and Coffee...Horrible Service

by let_in_snow

This place has amazing pastries. The coffee is well done as well. However, the service is cranky and slow. It literally takes 25-30 minutes to get a pastry and a latte to go. I've gone back a couple times just hoping that the service would get better, but its consistantly poor. If you have a job to get back to, I recommend getting brewed coffee vs. espresso drinks!

• Pros: Great pastries, wonderful espresso drinks
• Cons: Cranky and slow service!

09/18/06

A dangerously delectable bakery, known for its artisanal loaves and sweets.

by Contributor

In Short
Bakery cases filled with goodies take center stage in this local darling. The wide-open, tiled foyer is more inclined to pick-ups, rather than eat-ins, although fancy footwork can gain you one of the few, prized café tables. Crispy, rich loaves like olive ciabatta are surefire crowd pleasers, as are warm chocolate croissants and moist, heavenly chocolate chiffon cake. The smoked turkey breast sandwich with Muenster cheese, creamy Dijon and roasted red peppers is a lunch standout.

09/02/06

Wonderful

by gingerrogers

From the inspired sandwiches to the delicate pastries, this bakery is not to miss. Try the asiago apple croissant for a real treat.

• Pros: selection, breads
• Cons: stomach capacity

07/25/06

Amazing pastry

by dantebrin

Went a little bit later and got a table, no problem. Love the almond cros, and the coffee was nice and strong. very friendly service, despite the morning rush. And it's right around the corner from Powell's!

07/19/06

Coffee, breakfast pastry, wheat walnut bread

by mms8790

This place is awesome, with a very friendly & knowledgeable staff. The coffee, roasted just days before they brew it for you is smooth and delicious. The bread is absolutely out of this world! If you value true artisan breads, don't miss this place!

• Pros: Fresh, original craftsmanship of the staff of life
• Cons: None