From a PB & J served on the best bread in town, to the Lovejoy Roast Beef (pictured above), it would take you nearly a month to sample each of our sandwiches.  Speaking of the best bread, when is the last time you had a freshly baked Kaiser Roll?  A taut exterior, soft and chewy interior and all [...]]]>

From a PB & J served on the best bread in town, to the Lovejoy Roast Beef (pictured above), it would take you nearly a month to sample each of our sandwiches.  Speaking of the best bread, when is the last time you had a freshly baked Kaiser Roll?  A taut exterior, soft and chewy interior and all those nutty poppy seeds are the perfect package to hold our house-made roast beef.  We season and slow-cook it ourselves, slice it thin and stack it tall – then add melt-in-your mouth caramelized yellow onions and organic sharp white cheddar. A devilish horseradish aioli adds just the right kick to each bite.  Served hot… and with lots of napkins.

The turkey sandwich - voted by our customers as ’most popular’ - is a glorious combination of salty + sweet, soft + crunchy, light + rich. House-roasted turkey is generously layered on our rustic country bread with perfectly ripe avocado and smokey planks of bacon. A shmear of slightly sweet mascarpone cheese plus another of house-made cranberry chutney act as the icing on the cake, so to speak. If you haven’t had this re-imagined classic yet, you must…  read what a fellow Portlandian writes about it: click here.

Taking a break from bread?  May we suggest the Lovejoy Salad?  Weighing in at over a pound, this bountiful array of meats, cheeses, brine-y olives and soft boiled eggs is a meal and a half.  Organic baby lettuces are gently tossed in our signature tarragon dressing, then topped with tender white meat turkey, dry-cured salami, kalamatas, and an egg cooked so perfectly, you could cry.  What makes this salad extraordinary is the Italian San Daniele prosciutto (cured for 16 – 18 months) and the Bleu d’Auvergne imported from South central France. Truly a feast.

P.S.  Once you’ve had a Lovejoy lunch, you may not need dinner!

…Chocolate.  These popular heart-shaped gems – our version of the oreo – are hard to resist. Vanilla bean butter cream is sandwiched between two chocolate butter cookies… then dipped in dark chocolate ganache and dusted with crystal sugar.

So, if chocolate is the key to your honey’s heart, these homemade “oreos” are sure to open the door… We are [...]]]>

…Chocolate.  These popular heart-shaped gems – our version of the oreo – are hard to resist. Vanilla bean butter cream is sandwiched between two chocolate butter cookies… then dipped in dark chocolate ganache and dusted with crystal sugar.

So, if chocolate is the key to your honey’s heart, these homemade “oreos” are sure to open the door… We are selling them individually, or by the 4-pack. Available now at the bakery.

Also available are Lovejoy’s “forget-them-not” shortbread cookies. These whimsical cookies are edible works of art.  Make sure to *remember* your sweetie this Valentine’s Day, and bring them heart-shaped cookies from Lovejoy Bakers!

Decadent with a capital “D” is the best way to describe this salty + sweet + buttery beauty. Notice the three distinct layers, starting with a dense shortbread crust, a soft caramel center and dark chocolate ganache topping.

The crowning glory is a sprinkling of delicately-flavored sea salt.  These (magic) crystals intensify the dark chocolate and [...]]]>

Decadent with a capital “D” is the best way to describe this salty + sweet + buttery beauty. Notice the three distinct layers, starting with a dense shortbread crust, a soft caramel center and dark chocolate ganache topping.

For many, the first sip of coffee is a treasured ritual. Some sip this hot drink delicately to not burn their tongues, while others add cream and drink deeply. However it goes, there are few things quite so satisfying. All particulars regarding foam, sugar, caf/decaf/half-caf, cream/no cream, rich/skinny milk, are of utmost importance to us. [...]]]>

For many, the first sip of coffee is a treasured ritual. Some sip this hot drink delicately to not burn their tongues, while others add cream and drink deeply. However it goes, there are few things quite so satisfying. All particulars regarding foam, sugar, caf/decaf/half-caf, cream/no cream, rich/skinny milk, are of utmost importance to us. Because… we get it, we cherish our coffee too. From our creamy lattes to dark Americanos, all made with Stumptown beans, your treasured sip will not be disappointing.

*Also, if you’re in the mood for something new, we now serve Stumptown’s Cold-brewed Coffee Stubbies.*

For the perfect accompaniment, look amidst the bountiful array of puffy croissants, exquisite danishes and bursting muffins to the quiet scone in our pastry cabinet. Featured here is the peanut butter & jelly scone inspired by the classic sandwich. But (!) this is so much better than the gooey, stick-to-the-roof-of-your-mouth sandwich from your lunch box.  The consistency of the scone — somewhere between cookie and biscuit — is the perfect companion to peanut butter, and neatly holds the berry jam center.

We invite you to make Lovejoy a habit — to start your morning with perfection.  That g-o-o-d feeling will last throughout the day.

You will be delighted when you taste this fresh, savory AND sweet sandwich. Full of flavor, the Vietnamese Bahn Mi mixes thinly sliced Tri-Tip steak with crisp vegetables (including carrots, cabbages and cilantro). Chopped peanuts are added for extra crunch, and all of this neatly fills a freshly baked ciabatta. A finishing spread of Jalapeño [...]]]>

You will be delighted when you taste this fresh, savory AND sweet sandwich. Full of flavor, the Vietnamese Bahn Mi mixes thinly sliced Tri-Tip steak with crisp vegetables (including carrots, cabbages and cilantro). Chopped peanuts are added for extra crunch, and all of this neatly fills a freshly baked ciabatta. A finishing spread of Jalapeño aioli makes these flavors shine.

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Now a tradition, Lovejoy’s Christmas Cookies are edible works of art.  Rich and buttery, these exquisitely decorated trees, ornaments and snowflakes are made from our signature shortbread recipe.  With whimsical frosting and sugar crystals, no one is alike — but each is as lovely and delicious as the next – a most memorable holiday treat.

Great in gift baskets or as  stocking-stuffers — hostess gifts or dessert trays.

Wishing you a Wonderful Holiday and a Happy New Year, from your devoted bakers and staff at Lovejoy Bakers. 

One-stop-shopping at 10th and Lovejoy!  Pictured above is our holiday gift basket filled with an elegant assortment of our signature treats.  New this year are house-made jams: Honey Crisp Apple with Crystallized Ginger, and Rustic Raspberry with real Honeycomb.  We also have a generous portion of Almond-Cranberry Granola, an Iced Lemon Pound Cake, two Chocolate [...]]]>

One-stop-shopping at 10th and Lovejoy!  Pictured above is our holiday gift basket filled with an elegant assortment of our signature treats.  New this year are house-made jams: Honey Crisp Apple with Crystallized Ginger, and Rustic Raspberry with real Honeycomb.  We also have a generous portion of Almond-Cranberry Granola, an Iced Lemon Pound Cake, two Chocolate Hazelnut and two Orange Almond Biscotti, plus a sampler of our most popular cookies.  The basket itself has a linen canvas liner and is great for storage after all the goodies are gone.  $40. Pre-order is available. Click here.

“The people who make Lovejoy Bakers hum, have hit a high note with their Roast Turkey Sandwich. Paper-thin slices of house-brined bird stack up to a layer of perfectly ripe avocado and a shmear of slightly sweet Mascarpone cheese.  Smoky planks of un-fatty bacon (do they trim these before [...]]]>
Here’s what a food critic might say:

“The people who make Lovejoy Bakers hum, have hit a high note with their Roast Turkey Sandwich. Paper-thin slices of house-brined bird stack up to a layer of perfectly ripe avocado and a shmear of slightly sweet Mascarpone cheese.  Smoky planks of un-fatty bacon (do they trim these before cooking?) flavor each bite and a lively cranberry chutney covers all, bursting forth with plump berries and citrus zest.  One might forget the bread with so much else going on.  But the humble glory of Lovejoy’s simple Country Bread is a legend in the making.  Crumb, crust and grain… I bought a loaf on my way out, daydreaming of toast for breakfast the next morning.  I give Lovejoy’s Turkey Sandwich an A, withholding the ‘plus’ for a future visit when they prove to me they can create perfection – again.”

Stuffy nose or not, we invite you to experience the restorative effects of our housemade chicken and rice soup. Every steaming spoonful delivers shredded chicken and wild rice, and is packed with vitamins and minerals derived from the fresh carrots, celery, parsley, onions and root vegetables that make up our slow-simmered broth.  It’s our prescription [...]]]>

Stuffy nose or not, we invite you to experience the restorative effects of our housemade chicken and rice soup. Every steaming spoonful delivers shredded chicken and wild rice, and is packed with vitamins and minerals derived from the fresh carrots, celery, parsley, onions and root vegetables that make up our slow-simmered broth.  It’s our prescription for a delicious lunch!

If you’re in the mood for something a little richer, our fire-roasted red pepper and tomato soup should do the trick.  Thick and satisfying, it has a kiss of cream for a silky texture, and is brightly flavored with basil, thyme and chives.  Lovely on its own, you may want to consider pairing it with one of our sandwiches…

… our grilled organic sharp cheddar and fontina on brioche bread, perhaps?  Not exactly like Mom used to make, but a good, hot meal on a cold day.  She would definitely approve.