Bakeman's Restaurant

12/15/09

Better Places Than This

by NeoPDX at Citysearch

Cold and dry turkey on dried out bread... this was the worst! I would not eat here again.

Stop by Huber's or Downtown Freddy Brown's in Portland, Oregon for turkey done right - fresh, hot and juicy, served opened face with gravy and mashed potatoes. You'll come back for more!

• Pros: ?
• Cons: Many

06/20/08

Great food beats the sometimes mediocre service

by Jupiter45 at Citysearch

This place is the place to have lunch in downtown.

Salmon Friday is a day to look forward to on a weekly basis. The daily specials are good, the turkey sandwich are always good.

The owner can be a pain... but you either love him or not

However good food beats the attitude!

• Pros: Great price, huge serving
• Cons: Long lines, cash only

06/09/08

Catering

by ColleenBrowne at Citysearch

Jason always comes through--even in a pinch--with good food, more than reasonably priced, more food than most "per person" caterers. I think he's a complete gem as is his staff. He may seem "crabby" to some, but it's just the soul of the place shining through.

• Pros: Ready when you want, what you want
• Cons: He's crabby--get over it

04/22/08

A Hidden Seattle Landmark

by Mac206 at Citysearch

My mom has been going to Bakeman's since the 70s. When she is back in town we always go to there and Jason at the register still recognizes her. Bakeman's is a classic Seattle restaurant. It seems like most people I know have never heard about it. Yet every time I go in it's packed. Its not the kind of place where you should expect to get royal treatment but that should be obvious when you walk in to the cafeteria-like setting. Bakeman's is fast efficient and they make the best damn turkey sandwich this side of Thanksgiving. Where else are you going to find a sandwich made on fresh homemade bread with real roasted turkey that was cooked that day for only 4 dollars? I know they have other sandwiches but I have yet to get past the turkey, its just too good. They are only open on weekdays for lunch and they only take cash. I think some people can be put off by the abrupt service. But keep in mind the place I always really busy and it's faster for everyone when you know what you want and keep the line moving. If you get yelled at just roll with it and be nice, half the time they a just messing with you. Go there get a turkey sandwich and tell your friends. Trust me you won't regret it.

• Pros: Best Turkey Sandwich Ever! Cheap and Fast.
• Cons: Don't take credit cards, cash only.

09/13/07

keep walking

by hicktastic at Citysearch

Mediocre food. The tomato basil soup tasted like a came out of a can and while I was impressed that they used real, whole-roasted turkey meat for their sandwiches, the wonder bread and cheap toppings made me pass and have a salad instead. The lettuce was brown on the edges by the way. The guy at the cash register was extremely rude to his customers which I didn't get -- it's possible to run an efficient line and be nice to your patrons at the same time. Tat's (Pioneer Square) proves it. Next time I feel like a cheap sandwich and quick turn-around I'll walk down to McDonald's. At least they're nicer.