Pearl Bakery, Portland

Address 102 NW 9th Ave., Portland, OR 97209 Map, Tel 503-827-0910 Call, Hours Weekdays 6am-6pm; Sat 7am-5pm; Sun 8am-2pm Website

Known as the best bread bakery in Portland, and I have to say that I agree. Not only are the fresh breads delicious, but they also have excellent pastry and takaway sandwiches. On a recent trip we picked up Peanut Butter and Jelly for my son, yougurt for my daughter, and chevre, prosciutto, and fig jam sandwiches for the grownups. The convenient location makes it a great place to pick up a picnic lunch.

Kids will enjoy watching the huge bread ovens in action in the back.