A Brunch Stop Where the Pastry Counter Comes First

The sensible way to begin here is at the pastry counter, where a breakfast decision can become pleasantly more complicated. Croissants, savory pastries and other bakery treats sit in view before the full brunch menu has even entered the conversation.

This is a French-style boulangerie and patisserie with the welcome addition of a serious breakfast and brunch kitchen. You can take a pastry and coffee on the run, or choose something downstairs, find a table and turn the stop into a proper meal.

The croissants are a recurring reason to visit: light, buttery and properly layered, with the flaky exterior that leaves a few crumbs behind without becoming a mess. They are especially appealing with berry or raspberry jam.

The jams add brightness rather than a sugar rush. Strawberry jam has a tart edge, while the berry version keeps its sweetness restrained enough to let the butteriness of the pastry stay in charge.

The case has also included pistachio-chocolate croissants, tomato-feta croissants and spinach-and-cheese pastries. A caramelized, croissant-like pastry makes a fine pre-brunch indulgence if a plain croissant sounds a little too disciplined that morning.

There is an appealing little sequence to a longer visit: pick out pastries at the counter, then settle into the dining room for coffee and a main plate. In the upstairs seating area, selected pastries can be warmed and brought to the table with the meal.

That small service touch lets the bakery and restaurant sides of the place work together. A warm croissant beside coffee is not merely an opening act when eggs, hash or French toast are still on their way.

Among the more unusual breakfast choices, the risotto cakes deserve attention. They arrive with poached eggs and offer a satisfying contrast: crisp at the outside, creamy through the middle, and seasoned with enough spice to be noticed without overpowering the plate.

They are a useful choice for anyone tired of ordering the same Benedict every weekend. Quinoa cakes also appear on the menu, giving the kitchen another departure from the usual breakfast-potato routine.

There is no shortage of recognizable options for a traditional brunch table. Eggs Benedict, including a West Coast Benedict, French toast, steak and eggs, BLTs and a croissant sandwich give a mixed group plenty of common ground.

The Northwest salmon hash is a more substantial direction, with a notably generous amount of salmon and the option of dill dressing. For a sweet plate, banana French toast and tiramisu French toast have both appeared among the offerings.

Baked eggs come in variations with mushrooms, cheese and toast, making a warm, spoon-friendly alternative to a standard scramble. Corned beef pasta is an unexpected entry on a brunch-oriented menu, and even the kids menu has included chicken pasta.

Meat-free choices are identified on the menu, with several dishes that sound satisfying on their own terms rather than like an afterthought. Risotto cakes, quinoa cakes, baked eggs and avocado toast provide a range of breakfast approaches.

The pastry counter helps here, too. A tomato-feta croissant or spinach-and-cheese pastry can make a quick savory bite, while the vegetable-filled pastries offer something beyond the usual sweet morning case.

Freshly squeezed orange juice stands out as more than a routine beverage option. It is the sort of bright, straightforward drink that works with a pastry at the counter and still holds up alongside a full breakfast; an extra order for later is easy to understand.

Coffee, bread and pastries remain close at hand throughout the visit, but the main plates are generous enough that lunch later in the day may already be handled. Taking leftovers home is not unusual with the larger breakfast dishes.

The dining areas are cozy, charming and French-inspired, with indoor tables, counter seating, an upstairs section and outdoor patio or terrace seating. Where you land changes the rhythm slightly: the counter suits a brief bakery stop, while the upstairs area gives brunch a more settled feel.

The room works for a solo coffee-and-croissant visit, a couple’s breakfast or a family meal. Staff are welcoming and attentive, and they can help make sense of a menu that ranges from a simple pastry to poached eggs over crisp risotto cakes.

Street parking is free, though finding a nearby space can vary. Seating is spread across several areas, so a visit may look different from one table to the next.

Waits have often been minimal, though a short wait can happen, and reservation needs can vary with the day and time. The carryout pastry counter remains the easy alternative when there is no time to sit down for the full brunch.