Baker & Commons

Great food like old fashioned buttermilk biscuits that are too trad to find anywhere else in the area, but every single time there is a problem with my order. Either it takes an hour, or they forgot that they don’t have an ingredient, or they tell you they’ll bring it but you actually have to pick it up for yourself.

Recommended by our nurse - who overheard our conversation post checkup and chipped in gasping with full blown passion “you guys looking for a bakery nearby? Baker & Commons!”

So 5 minutes later we met this neighborhood gem - a vivid yellow little beautiful bakery at the corner of Russell & College.

It’s not the everything-perfect type of bakery that wows you with flawlessness, but it’s charming nonetheless exactly because of its laidback attitude and the tolerance of imperfection - just like HOME. You care less, because you can be real.

It features home baking goods, in pan, in tray, in down-to-earth paper cups and containers; its latte is in a bowl (kinda cute); it picks seasonal fruits and turns them into golden shiny turnover; it slices tiramisu upon order.

Dog friendly. Kid friendly. Book nerd friendly. Life long relationship friendly.

If you didn’t fall in love at first glance here, that’s fine, you will gradually sink in, gently.

Good coffee, great pastries. Definitely on the pricier side, but with an interesting atmosphere and delicious baked goods! Also, there is something so hilarious about drinking coffee out of a cup the size of a large bowl. Whenever I've been around, there's also a pretty sizable line but deservedly so. I can't help but appreciate the sizable selection of their menu too--from baked goods to beverages to classic breakfast/lunch staples, there's something for everyone.

Love the food options and ambiance of this corner cafe! The poached egg sandwich was just what I was looking for but the avocado toast and chai latte were the stars of this breakfast. The avocado toast has a delicious layer of roasted garlic and the chai latte comes in a small bowl with cinnamon on top. I will be coming back for more!