Batter Bakery

New Year, New Breakfast... and Lots of News.

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As we settle into 2016, lots of changes here at Batter are in the works.

First, let's talk about breakfast. We know you've always thought of us for our scones (deemed the best in the city by many avid scone eaters). Those scones will still be popping out of the oven as always, BUT we've added all sorts of new breakfast offerings to the Polk Street cafe menu. Even better, they are healthful, fill-you-with-goodness ways to start & snack through your day. We have chia + almond overnight oats (pictured here), breakfast quinoa, Greek yogurt + grains, quiche and fritatta. Kale & farmer's market salads are packed up ready to grab & go for lunch, or enjoy here. Don't forget to add an egg (from our friends at Rolling Oaks Ranch, who have the best eggs EVER). Despite what you may think, bakers like healthful food, too, and are excited to share these new goods with you.

Next, let's talk about cake. Now you can come in for a slice of cake, or grab a small cake for that last minute dinner or birthday party. Give us a ring to see what we have in the case!

Finally, let's talk about change. Change is always a bit scary, but very exciting. The biggest change you will find when you come into the shop is that 2127 Polk is now ALL bakery (which is why we have all these new, lovely things to fill the case). Our sister company, Square Meals, who we have shared this shop with for four years, has decided to close. We wish Alison the best as she embarks on the next stage of her life adventure.  "What does this mean for Batter?!" you all ask.. It means that exciting changes are afoot!! We will be here until late Spring, while we work on building out our new bakery kitchen just a short jaunt up the hill (to earn you those cookies), at 1517 Pine Street. We'll have all of our Batter favorites, as well as new cafe items, and espresso (finally!). We'll also be adding many more baking classes & events to the agenda, to fill our cozy new space with friends, learning, and fabulous baked goods.

Stop in and enjoy some new treats this New Year, and we'll keep you posted on all the New News as we go!

Let's Celebrate! It's {almost} 2016!

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Another year has flown by. How are we in the last few days of the year already!? Holiday decorations are slowly disappearing from the streets. The neighborhood has an unusual excess of parking spots. The silver & gold sprinkles & boozy baked goods are waiting to shine this Thursday night.

2015 was a mixed bag... plenty of challenges & obstacle courses presented themselves throughout the year. Who said owning a business is easy? No one, EVER. What stands out, though, is the amazing number of fantastic memories from 2015. A new van (albeit a sad goodbye to the Battermobile MINI). Clever Valentine sandwich cookie names.  New shortbread boxes! Naked cakes taking the wedding scene by storm. Saturdays at the Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market, sharing food & "wisdom" with Devoto, Nana Joes & Rolling Oaks. Almond butter chocolate raspberry cookies. Upside down cakes galore. Launching a new website. An epic Summer Celebration. Filming a Christmas cookie show smack in the middle of summer for Food Network. Expanding Batter to Portland. Gold stickers. Delirious late nights singing songs with staff. Signing a lease for our new store (more to come on this soon!).

The past year deserves some celebratory cookies, and a rainbow of icing. In the upcoming year we'll toss on the extra sprinkles.

Reflection aside, it's time to celebrate the beginning of 2016! We'll be at the Thursday market (Ferry Plaza) stocked with boozy & sweet party treats, closed Friday for some R&R, and waiting for you Saturday with open arms & recovery goodies [read: ice cream sandwiches],  as well as a slew of healthful new breakfast items at the shop.

Happy 2016, everyone! Cheers to another great year!

'Tis the season to make cookies, fa la la la la, la la la la

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The holiday season is here in full force! Orders have been flooding in, gingerbread men have been running out the door, and gift boxes are being adorned with a little extra jingle. Christmas music has NOT graced the shop yet, but just wait. The Love Actually soundtrack will be looping soon enough.

Haven't started planning for your holiday festivities just yet? Don't worry, we'll help take care of all the sweet details. Find hand decorated shortbread, boozy cookies, snowballs, and gingerbread men aplenty. Looking for the perfect gift? Pre-order a Christmas Cookie Decorating Kit (pictured above) for pickup or shipping.

Client gift boxes, staff team-building cookie class, office party dessert bar... You name it, we can make it. The Batter elves are (quite literally) baking around the clock to make your holiday season A LOT SWEETER!

Don't forget the cookies for Santa.

Christmas Cookie Challenge - FOOD NETWORK Appearance November 28!

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Karl Nielsen Photography

Tune in Saturday, November 28 at 6pm PST for Jen's TV debut on Food Network's holiday special, Christmas Cookie Challenge!

Christmas is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season than a holiday cookie show!?! Put yourself in the cookie-making mood while watching me face off with four other bakers from around the country as our cookie host Jonathan Bennett delivers sweet challenges. Duff Goldman, Sherry Yard, and Damaris Phillips judge our cookie prowess - eek! 

Let the Christmas holidays begin!

Time for Pie (and other Thanksgiving treats)!

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With one major Fall holiday under our belt (or apron!?), we are gearing up for the next! Make your Thanksgiving dessert foolproof with a Batter pie, or pie components to bake at home.

9" Pies available in three delicious Fall flavors
Fresh Roasted Pumpkin ........ $26
Tart Apple Cranberry................$28
Bourbon Pecan ..........................$31

Pre-order your pie by Friday 11/20 for pickup Tuesday 11/24 or Wednesday 11/25 at any of our retail locations. Limited quantity of mini pies will be available Thanksgiving week as well.

Bake your own pie at home with a formed pie crust & ready-to-bake pumpkin pie filling, available at Polk Street for pickup Monday 11/23-Wednesday 11/25.

Not a pie fan? We'll have pear mesquite upside down cakes, pumpkin cakes, apple crisp, biscuits, hand decorated turkey cookies, quickbread loaves, and many more Thanksgiving-worthy treats! Select treats available for delivery through Good Eggs .

We'll ALSO be at CUESA's special pre-Thanksgiving farmer's market Wednesday 11/25 at the Ferry Building, 10am-2pm.

Last but not least, don't forget a sweet gift for your host or hostess!

*** WE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 at Polk Street. Open limited hours 9am to 4pm on Saturday, November 28.  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!  ******