Baker and Spice Bakery (6330 SW Capitol Highway)

My sister bought this cake for a friend's surprise party last weekend. Baker and Spice Bakery did a great job of customizing this cake with a Vespa - and as it turns out, the pastry chef knew the birthday boy! I'm definitely going to be checking out more of their sandwiches and pastries in the near future.

Three Lions Bakery (1323 NW 23rd)

So after the long walk/run on Saturday morning with Portland Fit, we decided to hit Three Lions Bakery for breakfast. I actually wasn't that hungry, but the attractive smell tickled my nose as soon as I got out of the car. The place was filled with people, (NW 23rd on a Saturday morning, of course!) and their display case looked yummy. I ordered an Oatmeal Raisin Scone, because it looked just like the ones my mom used to make when we were kids. It was buttery, crumbly and delicious. Just like the first one I ever tasted.

My friend got a breakfast sandwich on a croissant that looked great, along with some fresh fruit. The service was good, and it's a comfortable place to fill up on carbs after a good workout. Three Lions Bakery has five other locations. You should definitely check them out.