With a case full of exquisite-looking cakes and pastries, a lunch menu that's both faster and cheaper than clarklewis across the street, and Stumptown coffee on offer, Bakery Bar is something of an oasis in the gritty eastside industrial district. Helpful counter people serve lovingly fashioned pastries, from a five-spice carrot cupcake to a scone with fennel and golden raisins (both $2.25). The food is well above standard coffeehouse fare, including fresh deli sandwiches and soups with fun, housemade cheese crackers (all under $6.25). (KD)
WWeek 2015