Runner-up: Danish Maid Bakery, Astoria

Honorable Mention: Cottage Bakery, Long Beach

Voters have named Astoria’s Blue Scorcher Bakery & Cafe as the top bakery in the region.

At Blue Scorcher, you can order a fresh, organic, made-from-scratch pastry from the deli-style counter, then enjoy it with a cup of fairtrade, locally roasted coffee from Astoria Coffee Co.

Browse the Scorcher’s eclectic magazine selection or take in the view of the Columbia River from the historic Fort George building, located at 1493 Duane St.

The worker-owned cooperative uses organic, often stoneground flours to bake several kinds of bread, including traditional French breads, naturally leavened hearth loaves, yeast-risen pan breads and enriched specialty loaves. Visitors will also find seasonal breakfast and lunch plates from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.