Bower's Bakery is No More
One of the first places I ever ate in Portland remained one of my favorites: Bower's Bakery on SE Hawthorne Boulevard. When I wanted to indulge, I'd head there on a weekend morning for a giant cinnamon roll or one of their fresh bagels. Later, I discovered the beauty of their sandwiches which were huge, served on their own bread, and packed with delicious, high-quality ingredients. Plus, they came with a side salad (they made a great German potato salad!) and a little cookie. All in all, it was enough food for two meals, and the price was right (around $6). Now that Bowers has closed its doors, I'm taking suggestions for what could become my new favorite bakery/sandwich shop.