The Best
I used to work at the bakery and can tell you from all of my travels that it has some of the best baked goods in the country. It is great. I am often amazed when I look around me and think of what a great place you all have in commarison with places in Houston and Austin.
I think you are the best.    [05 Jul 2003 19:38:22]

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Recommended Dishes: Anything!

     ­Anonymous   

One of my favorites of all time!
I was born and raised in Corvallis and I can remember as a little girl being so excited to go there and have my chocolate crackle cookie. (This was before any expansion was made.) We moved but came back to visit grandma on several occasions, each time making New Morning a priority "MUST GO TO." With all the variety and freshness of the EVERYTHING, you can't go wrong at this wonderful venue. Casual, comfortable and great for all ages.    [15 Jul 2004 03:06:07]

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     ­Anonymous   

Not Family Friendly
We were really disappointed by the New Morning bakery (on 2nd st. in Corvallis) today. We had three moms and a dad in our party, with three toddlers and two babies. We probably spent about $50.00 on food. At one point, as toddlers tend to do, they got loud, for about 20 seconds. The owner of the New Morning Bakery came over and asked if we would take all the kids outside (onto the sidewalk) until they calmed down. At this point the kids were already quiet. Who the heck asks you to take all your children out of a restaurant, a cafeteria style one at that? I'm never eating there again and want people to know that they shouldn't expect a family friendly atmosphere if they eat there.    [15 Aug 2005 18:21:09]

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     ­Anonymous   

Dining At New Morning
I have eaten many meals at The New Morning Bakery. Being a mom of two small children it's a great place to stop in and grab a quick bite. I have noticed a trend with fellow patrons and their children. They don't seem to watch them and let their noise level become very disturbing. I wish that people who take children out to eat would pay attention to their childrens needs so that they don't feel it necessary to become so distrupted to everyone around them. I appreciate when an establishment cares enough to say something.    [22 Aug 2005 19:19:38]

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     ­Cece Shaffer   

If you like long lines, blah food, and bussing and cleaning your tables, NMB is for you...
My wife and I went to NMB a few months back and were definitely underwhelmed by the lunch fare and service. We decided to give them another try last week.

Pros:
1) The cakes and other desserts look delicious.
2) Seating is pleasant enough, if you ignore all the signs in tacky plastic ("bus your table", "buy cakes for mother's day", "buy cakes for graduation", etc.)

Cons:
1) Long lines
2) Must wait at end of line to pick up food (my soup was cold by the time my panini was done...)
3) Food is pre-made (e.g., the quiche is re-heated in a microwave, decimating any flakiness the crust may have once had), and can't be customized (e.g., you can't hold the mayo)
4) Food isn't that great: black bean soup was watery, salads are small (and nothing special) for the price, panini was dripping and falling apart...
5) Unfriendly ambience: multiple signs on front door were offputting ("we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone", "restrooms for customers only", "water for customers only", etc.)
6) You must clean your table with provided spray bottle (!) and bus your dishes when finished.
7) The owner was yelling at the staff in front of customers.    [11 May 2006 18:00:11]

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     ­Corvallis Food Fan   

Been there dozens of times.
Same thing each time.
Good food
Okay atmosphere.
Excellent desserts.
Unfriendly service.    [02 Jun 2007 17:48:57]

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     ­Anonymous   

food is ok, but a bit overpriced. staff is rude and impatient and follows you around until you make up your mind. I was looking at the drink menu, and when I turned around, the girl who had tried to take my order had walked around to the other side of the counter and was standing there staring at me. I guess customers aren't allowed to look at the menu.    [02 Sep 2007 21:20:19]

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     ­Anonymous   

unremarkable
the bussing your own tables thing only works as long as people are invested in the process. It appears few are. The place was filthy. Even tables that HAD been bussed were disgusting. dried on food and sticky drink remains are not appetizing.

The food itself was unremarkable. reheated quiche', pre-made snadwiches... on the up side, the two soups samples were very good. All of the deserts were quite good.

My recommendation? Go in for a pastry and a cup of coffee... to go.    [04 Oct 2007 16:59:36]

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     ­bbqjunky1400   

Would not do it again...
It lives up to the bakery name... very good baked goods and deserts. Mediocre everything else. Dirty tables, which isn't a huge surprise since it's a "bus your own" gig.
Let's put it this way... just how good can a piece of quiche' that has been re-heated in a microwave be?    [19 Oct 2007 13:57:03]

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     ­Anonymous   

Don't waste your time/money
Food was average. Soup and quiche both needed salt.

Desserts - they were pretty but watch out...I was unfortunate enough to bite into an eclair filled with rancid custard. Also, my wife's cake was dry, with the icing gummed over. I wonder how long those desserts are kept in those bakery cases?

Service was fine, but I too saw/heard the owner yelling at her staff. Then, she proceeded to run around the restaurant, asking "campers" (people at a table for too long) to leave if they weren't eating.

If you want a better option, go to Big River Breads (great salads/bread/desserts), or even pizza and a big cookie at American Dream across the street.    [31 Mar 2008 21:20:54]

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     ­Anonymous