Crema's Take
“The pastries and breads here are legitimately exceptional—reviewers consistently compare them to the best in the Pacific Northwest, and the pistachio croissant alone has people making repeat visits. It's run by a husband-and-wife chef team who bring the same care to their breakfast sandwiches and quiches as they do their baked goods, making this worth the drive from Portland if you're serious about both coffee and food.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Alea is by far the best bakery in McMinnville, heck it could be the best bakery in the Pacific Northwest! Run by an amazing group of people, kind, helpful, and damn do they make an amazing cup of coffee! Brenden and Haley who opened Alea worked previously at some of the best…
Don’t miss this quaint bakery inside Mac Market! Their bread and pastry is divine. I got the Egg in a Nest and my girlfriend got a slice of their pastrami and kale quiche (which was massive!). They also give you coffee in what is essentially a soup bowl, which was perfect for…
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…
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…
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…
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