Cheap Eats 2005

An unassuming North Portland storefront is home to this modest but delicious French cafe, serving pastries and Stumptown coffee at breakfast with an array of sandwiches and soups at lunch. Buttery, oversized scones ($2.25) start the day right, but stick around for a grilled panini sandwich with brie ($6.50) or turkey with parmesan and fresh veggies on a chewy, flaky baguette ($6.25). Floor-to-ceiling windows make this a pleasant spot to linger. (BL)