rowan2•9d ago

I finally visited that famous bakery in Portland and came away disappointed

Last weekend I drove two hours to try Tabor Bread in Portland after hearing bakers rave about it online for years. Their sourdough had this beautiful crust and a nice ear, but the inside was gummy and underproofed if you ask me. I paid $8 for a loaf that felt like it needed another 30 minutes in the oven. The staff were nice and the place had a good vibe, but I don't get the hype. I've been baking at home for 12 years now and my weekly loaves come out more consistent than what they served me. Maybe I caught them on an off day, but I expected more from a place with that reputation. Has anyone else had a similar experience at a bakery that gets talked up like that?

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victorb749d ago

Paid $8 for a loaf that felt like it needed another 30 minutes" - I've had the exact same thing happen there, total letdown.

rileyellis9d ago

right? $8 for a loaf that feels like it's still raw in the middle is basically a crime. i had one last week that i swear i could have kneaded into a dough ball again and started over. like, did they pull it out of the oven when the timer went off and just say "good enough"? at that price, i expect it to be golden brown and singing to me, not pale and sad.