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No longer a place for freelancers to work and loiter (see the "no laptop" sign) unless you've come for the food. Formal dining room in the rear, casual café in the front, garden way back. Dressed up all rustic and French-like: brick walls, wide-planked floors, vintage chandeliers, wobbly chairs. Raison d'êtres are homemade pastries like delectable chocolate espresso brioche and sugary scones, but savory menu holds its own. Sandwiches, salads, and soups include favorites like French onion and a homemade corned beef Rueben. Brunch scores big time with French-style omelets, lox on freshly baked sourdough baguettes, and Stumptown coffee.
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