The Sycamore Kitchen is the kind of place where you’ll want to arrive early with your dog in tow, especially if you’re hoping to grab one of their pastries before they’re gone. The handcrafted pastries—particularly the Salted Caramel Pecan Babka—are legitimately worth planning around, and they pair beautifully with Stumptown Coffee Roasters’ excellent coffee program. If you’re not in a pastry mood, their sandwiches built on house-baked bread deliver real substance. The Double B-LTA combines crispy and braised bacon with balsamic tomatoes in a way that actually justifies the hype, and it’s the kind of lunch that sticks with you.

The breakfast menu covers both ends of the spectrum. If you want something savory, the Croque Madame hits all the right notes. Heading toward sweet? The Cinnamon Brioche French Toast comes with creme fraiche and grated apple slaw—not overly fussy, but clearly made with attention. They also rotate seasonal market salads that feel genuinely seasonal rather than token gestures toward the produce section.

The outdoor seating arrangement works well for dogs. You can settle in at a table, order at the counter, and your dog gets to people-watch while you eat. The staff doesn’t make a fuss about dogs being present, which means you can relax and actually enjoy your food instead of feeling like you need to apologize for bringing your companion along.

Breakfast runs from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on weekdays and until 12:30 p.m. on weekends. Lunch service goes until 5 p.m. daily. They’re open every day, so there’s no guessing whether they’ll be operating when you plan to visit. Just time your arrival before the mid-morning rush if you want first pick of the pastries.