Alea Bakery & Cafe

The absolute best spot for breakfast or lunch in McMinnville! Run by a husband-and-wife team of chefs, these two serve truly amazing food! A favorite dish is the beautiful custard quiche and breakfast salad. Who doesn’t love a breakfast salad? The second favorite is the seasonal chop salad, loaded with pork belly, crisp greens, and the most incredible herby dressing. But wait, there’s more! They offer incredible European-style pastries and bread daily. Great coffee, excellent service, and a charming atmosphere make Mac Market a must-visit. Absolutely love this place!

The people of McMinnville are lucky — and if you’re visiting from outside, count yourself in that group if you make it to Alea Bakery and Café. We drove down from Portland, and it was absolutely worth it. This is the kind of food that could easily be going for twice the price in PDX. The space itself is unique: modern, converted-industrial, with a few different seating options and a welcoming outdoor area. We went with the special of the day, the Beef Fry Bread — loaded with succulent strips of beef and shaved beets, a playful mix of richness and brightness that was indulgent but never heavy. The tartine, piled high with seasonal vegetables, hard-boiled egg, and fresh greens on a thick slice of their house-made country sourdough, was so perfectly done we had to come back for a whole loaf.

This was a very cute place with a warm atmosphere. I didn't know I wanted my eggs coddled with creamy leeks, but it was so delicious. It was so balanced with the side of pickled vegetables and crunchy sourdough toast. The service was friendly and food was out quickly. I will definitely come back when I am in the area.

Came for the coffee. Came back for the pistachio croissant… twice. The baked goods here are truly some of the best! Simple, made with fine detail, and absolutely delicious. The breakfast sandwich deserves a permanent spot on the menu, my wife and I loved it and still think about it to this day. Alea Bakery & Cafe is a must-visit gem !

We had such a delicious breakfast here! The breakfast sandwiches, pastries, coddled egg on toast, and the coffee... All SO good. Would highly recommend.