Sock Dreams and Grand Central Bakery and Cafe

This afternoon a friend and I went on a Portland adventure to find socks for our middle school daughters' air band that will be performing next week!!! After searching Google, we came across the site for Sock Dreams -- so we headed out in the POURING rain to SE 13th Avenue in Portland.

The store is located on a corner lot, 8005 SE 13th Avenue, Portland, OR 97202

A photo of their "St. Patrick's Day" selection!!!

Another display of their sock supply. We came with a list of 5 pairs our girls had chosen from their website and were able to find 3 of the items. The other two items, we were told could be ordered online and if time was an issue (which it was) we could then go to the warehouse in Downtown Portland to pick them up. We opted for alternate socks -- that would meet the requirements of the two girls!!

While checking out, we asked the woman helping us for a restaurant recommendation (you know socking works up an appetite) and we were told that the Grand Central Bakery and Cafe, across the street had great soups and sandwiches.

Bread and pastry selection near the counter!! They had everything from cookies, to chocolate croissants, to huge loaves of bread and baguettes.

My lunch choice --- Vegetarian sandwich with a side salad. The salad was fresh and the dressing was perfect!!! Croutons to die for!!! The sandwich -- well lets just say I plan to become a regular of the bakery/cafe any time I'm in the SE part of town!!!

My friend's quiche, fresh bread slice and side salad. Once again...EXCELLENT food and highly recommended!!!!