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18 of Seattle’s Most Perfect Bakeries

Where to find perfect croissants, breads, challah, cakes, and even green tea tiramisu

by Eater Staff and Harry Cheadle Updated
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Deep Sea Sugar and Salt in Georgetown.
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by Eater Staff and Harry Cheadle Updated

There are very few problems that can't be soothed by carbs. A good bakery is a necessity, and fortunately Seattle has more than its share. From traditional French pastries to delicacies that draw on the city’s Asian and Scandinavian heritages to gluten-free shops, you can find anything you like here, and plenty of baked goods you probably had no idea even existed. We have so many incredible bakeries, in fact, that there’s no way to put all the best ones on a single list. If you’re looking for something specific, check out our doughnuts-only guide or our list of best bagels.

As always, this list is organized geographically, north to south. Did we miss your favorite bakery? Want to sound off about something? Email our tip line at seattle@eater.com

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Zylberschtein's

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Seattle doesn’t have too many high-quality Jewish delis, so when Josh Grunig (of Grand Central) opened this Pinehurst spot in 2019 it was a revelation. The bagels are texturally perfect (and even better when loaded with pastrami), and Zylberschtein’s also offers a wide array of other Jewish delicacies, including challah, hamantaschen for Purim, and matzah for Passover.

11752 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 403-1202
(206) 403-1202

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Coyle's Bakeshop

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Coyle's went from wildly popular pop-up to Greenwood neighborhood favorite in short time. The bakeshop connects owner Rachael Coyle’s solid foundation in French technique with ingredients that are in season in the Pacific Northwest; look for killer cakes, scones, tarts, and croissants, alongside a strong selection of teas beautifully prepared.

8300 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 257-4736
(206) 257-4736
A bird’s eye view of scones, croissants, and other baked goods.
Coyle’s Bakeshop in Greenwood.
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Rosellini’s Fine Cakes & Baked Goods

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If you come across this unpretentious Ballard shop on a weekend you’re likely to find a line, and among that line some of Seattle’s best chefs. They come for the kouign amann, the orange zest-flavored morning bun, the elegantly laminated croissants, the spongey-on-the-inside canele, and the delightfully light cakes. If you want to linger here over a coffee, there’s an outdoor space at the back.

1413 NW 70th St, Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 706-4035
(206) 706-4035

Fresh Flours

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Keiji Koh and Etsuko Minematsu are the husband-and-wife team behind Fresh Flours, which made its name by marrying Japanese flavors to Western pastries in Phinney Ridge before expanding to several locations across the city. You’ll find hits like yuzu macarons and croissants filled with adzuki bean paste.

6015 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 297-3300
(206) 297-3300
A top-down view of croissants, tarts, and other pastries on a baking sheet.
Croissants and tarts from Fresh Flours.
Fresh Flours

Hiroki

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Green. Tea. Tiramisu. Yes, that magnificent mash-up exists at Hiroki, Tangletown’s Japanese bakery, which serves as a lovely spot for takeout treats after a Green Lake loop. And there’s plenty more where that came from, including a generous chocolate cake and the occasional blueberry scone.

2224 N 56th St, Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 547-4128
(206) 547-4128

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Saint Bread

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Stained glass-lit Saint Bread is a Portage Bay shrine to carbs. You can find truly spectacular items here, like yuzu polenta cakes, school buns (a Norwegian delicacy), and an egg sandwich on melon pan. You can even get an amazing cheesburger here?

1421 NE Boat St, Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 566-5195
(206) 566-5195

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Byen Bakeri

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Seattle is home to a pocket of Scandinavian shops serving goodies from potato dumplings to lingonberries. Byen Bakeri, in North Queen Anne just across the cut from Fremont, is a key part of this scene, a delightful Norwegian bakery specializing in comfort food from the homeland. It’s a go-to for semlor, vesl kringle, and croquembouche, all as flavorfully complex as they sound, plus sandwiches on Swedish rye bread and much more. (Note that Byen Bakeri is one of the places still requiring masks for entry.)

15 Nickerson St Ste D, Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 218-1000
(206) 218-1000

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Fuji Bakery

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A favorite for its fusion of French, American, and Japanese flavors and techniques, Fuji has a shop in the Chinatown-International District as well as this flagship bakery in Interbay. The yeast-raised crunchy cream doughnut is probably the most popular item, for good reason, but you should sample as many savory and sweet options as possible to appreciate the breadth of styles, from beef curry buns to ube custard-filled malasadas.

1030 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 216-3616
(206) 216-3616

Bake Shop

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This relatively new spot from owner Krista Nelson and chef Madeline McDonald (of dearly departed London Plane) is a must-visit. They have a full food menu here — kudos to them for doing a leek and gouda frittata breakfast sandwich instead of going the usual bacon-and-egg route — but we need to talk about their pastries. Any of the flavors of their buns will be among the best you’ve ever had, and their galettes have the perfect amount of flake.

221 1st Ave W Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 922-3667
(206) 922-3667

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Askatu Bakery

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At Belltown’s Askatu Bakery, Estela Martinez creates allergen-free doughs for sourdough breads and pastries with the precision of a scientist, avoiding not just gluten but also dairy, nuts, potatoes, and even xantham and guar gums. Flour blends from the likes of sorghums and teff result in gooey brownies, tender cakes, and baguettes as crunchy on the outside as they should be, plus fun rotating specials like mooncakes and bagels. Askatu sells at various farmers markets and ships some treats nationwide, too.

2209 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 485-7503
(206) 485-7503

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Le Panier

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There are plenty of great places to pick up a snack or dessert at Pike Place Market, not least of which is Le Panier, a Seattle institution whose French-influenced pastries — from a kouign amann to a marionberry tart to a shattery baguette — draw locals as assuredly as tourists.

1902 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 441-3669
(206) 441-3669
Two cranberry croissant buns on a baking sheet.
Le Panier’s cranberry croissant buns.
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Batch Baking Company

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Batch, one of Capitol Hill’s newer dessert shops, specializes in the combo of childhood nostalgia and adult expertise, turning out spectacular renditions of Oreos, Nutter Butters, snickerdoodles, and even fortune cookies with personalized fortunes if you preorder. The shop can even ship many of its cookies nationwide.

808 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 822-6308
(206) 822-6308

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Temple Pastries

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Known for its thoughtful use of local ingredients, pop-up Temple opened its first fixed location in the Central District, with a selection of savory and sweet baked goods. Cream-filled cruffins, macarons, and schnecken are among the tasty treats, paired with roasts from partner Broadcast Coffee, and you can preorder to try to get ahead of the persistent lines.

2524 S Jackson St Unit 104, Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 408-4131
(206) 408-4131

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Baked From the Hart

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This Mount Baker shop has been operating since 2016, but owner Bill Hart’s baking experience goes back decades, and that dedication shows in his delightful Southern-influenced creations, including bean pies. His chess pies in particular (in flavors such as key lime, coconut, and lemon) are a smash.

2801 S Hanford St, Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 650-9191
(206) 650-9191
A closeup of a key lime chess pie from Baked from the Hart
Key lime chess pie at Baked From the Hart.
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Columbia City Bakery

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A multi-time semifinalist for James Beard Awards, baker Evan Andres does dreamy things with carbs at Columbia City Bakery. Herkimer coffee goes well with all the fantastic croissants, pistachio snails, and scones, and the assortment of outrageously good breads ranges from pretzel buns to the skinny baguette called ficelle.

4865 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 723-6023
(206) 723-6023
Several baking sheets with pastries stacked on top of each other.
Columbia City Bakery.
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The Flora Bakehouse

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The sweeter sibling to vegetarian mainstay Cafe Flora, Beacon Hill’s Flora sells a variety of wonderful baked goods and breakfast sandwiches. Among the highlights you might find: twice-baked rose pistachio croissants, unicorn horn meringues, and kimchi blue cheese scones. Take your bag of goodies and a silky cardamom rose latte to the expansive patio.

1511 S Lucile St, Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 762-0418
(206) 762-0418

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Deep Sea Sugar and Salt

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Seattle’s favorite airstream cake shop — a staple for years at the Georgetown Trailer Park Mall — moved to a bigger, more-stationary home in 2018. Deep Sea Sugar and Salt now operates out of a historic market space on Carleton Avenue but still slings fan favorites like the Earl Grey-infused London Fog and impossibly decadent chocolate salted caramel, available whole or by the slice.

6601 Carleton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 588-1186
(206) 588-1186
A collection of cakes, from chocolate to caramel, and some cupcakes to the right.
Deep Sea Sugar and Salt in Georgetown.
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Patrick's Cafe & Bakery

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This cozy house-turned-cafe in White Center has perfected Hawaiian-influenced treats like pineapple scones and colorful cakes flavored with guava and lilikoi. Patrick’s is also known for its cinnamon rolls — with or without cream cheese frosting — and haupia, topped with a light coconut frosting and crushed macadamia nuts.

10003 15th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 582-1880
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Zylberschtein's

11752 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125

Seattle doesn’t have too many high-quality Jewish delis, so when Josh Grunig (of Grand Central) opened this Pinehurst spot in 2019 it was a revelation. The bagels are texturally perfect (and even better when loaded with pastrami), and Zylberschtein’s also offers a wide array of other Jewish delicacies, including challah, hamantaschen for Purim, and matzah for Passover.

11752 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 403-1202
(206) 403-1202

Coyle's Bakeshop

8300 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

Coyle's went from wildly popular pop-up to Greenwood neighborhood favorite in short time. The bakeshop connects owner Rachael Coyle’s solid foundation in French technique with ingredients that are in season in the Pacific Northwest; look for killer cakes, scones, tarts, and croissants, alongside a strong selection of teas beautifully prepared.

8300 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 257-4736
(206) 257-4736
A bird’s eye view of scones, croissants, and other baked goods.
Coyle’s Bakeshop in Greenwood.
Coyle’s Bakeshop

Rosellini’s Fine Cakes & Baked Goods

1413 NW 70th St, Seattle, WA 98117

If you come across this unpretentious Ballard shop on a weekend you’re likely to find a line, and among that line some of Seattle’s best chefs. They come for the kouign amann, the orange zest-flavored morning bun, the elegantly laminated croissants, the spongey-on-the-inside canele, and the delightfully light cakes. If you want to linger here over a coffee, there’s an outdoor space at the back.

1413 NW 70th St, Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 706-4035
(206) 706-4035

Fresh Flours

6015 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

Keiji Koh and Etsuko Minematsu are the husband-and-wife team behind Fresh Flours, which made its name by marrying Japanese flavors to Western pastries in Phinney Ridge before expanding to several locations across the city. You’ll find hits like yuzu macarons and croissants filled with adzuki bean paste.

6015 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 297-3300
(206) 297-3300
A top-down view of croissants, tarts, and other pastries on a baking sheet.
Croissants and tarts from Fresh Flours.
Fresh Flours

Hiroki

2224 N 56th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Green. Tea. Tiramisu. Yes, that magnificent mash-up exists at Hiroki, Tangletown’s Japanese bakery, which serves as a lovely spot for takeout treats after a Green Lake loop. And there’s plenty more where that came from, including a generous chocolate cake and the occasional blueberry scone.

2224 N 56th St, Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 547-4128
(206) 547-4128

Saint Bread

1421 NE Boat St, Seattle, WA 98105

Stained glass-lit Saint Bread is a Portage Bay shrine to carbs. You can find truly spectacular items here, like yuzu polenta cakes, school buns (a Norwegian delicacy), and an egg sandwich on melon pan. You can even get an amazing cheesburger here?

1421 NE Boat St, Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 566-5195
(206) 566-5195

Byen Bakeri

15 Nickerson St Ste D, Seattle, WA 98109

Seattle is home to a pocket of Scandinavian shops serving goodies from potato dumplings to lingonberries. Byen Bakeri, in North Queen Anne just across the cut from Fremont, is a key part of this scene, a delightful Norwegian bakery specializing in comfort food from the homeland. It’s a go-to for semlor, vesl kringle, and croquembouche, all as flavorfully complex as they sound, plus sandwiches on Swedish rye bread and much more. (Note that Byen Bakeri is one of the places still requiring masks for entry.)

15 Nickerson St Ste D, Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 218-1000
(206) 218-1000

Fuji Bakery

1030 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

A favorite for its fusion of French, American, and Japanese flavors and techniques, Fuji has a shop in the Chinatown-International District as well as this flagship bakery in Interbay. The yeast-raised crunchy cream doughnut is probably the most popular item, for good reason, but you should sample as many savory and sweet options as possible to appreciate the breadth of styles, from beef curry buns to ube custard-filled malasadas.

1030 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 216-3616
(206) 216-3616

Bake Shop

221 1st Ave W Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98119

This relatively new spot from owner Krista Nelson and chef Madeline McDonald (of dearly departed London Plane) is a must-visit. They have a full food menu here — kudos to them for doing a leek and gouda frittata breakfast sandwich instead of going the usual bacon-and-egg route — but we need to talk about their pastries. Any of the flavors of their buns will be among the best you’ve ever had, and their galettes have the perfect amount of flake.

221 1st Ave W Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 922-3667
(206) 922-3667

Askatu Bakery

2209 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

At Belltown’s Askatu Bakery, Estela Martinez creates allergen-free doughs for sourdough breads and pastries with the precision of a scientist, avoiding not just gluten but also dairy, nuts, potatoes, and even xantham and guar gums. Flour blends from the likes of sorghums and teff result in gooey brownies, tender cakes, and baguettes as crunchy on the outside as they should be, plus fun rotating specials like mooncakes and bagels. Askatu sells at various farmers markets and ships some treats nationwide, too.

2209 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 485-7503
(206) 485-7503

Le Panier

1902 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101

There are plenty of great places to pick up a snack or dessert at Pike Place Market, not least of which is Le Panier, a Seattle institution whose French-influenced pastries — from a kouign amann to a marionberry tart to a shattery baguette — draw locals as assuredly as tourists.

1902 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 441-3669
(206) 441-3669
Two cranberry croissant buns on a baking sheet.
Le Panier’s cranberry croissant buns.
Le Panier/Facebook

Batch Baking Company

808 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Batch, one of Capitol Hill’s newer dessert shops, specializes in the combo of childhood nostalgia and adult expertise, turning out spectacular renditions of Oreos, Nutter Butters, snickerdoodles, and even fortune cookies with personalized fortunes if you preorder. The shop can even ship many of its cookies nationwide.

808 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 822-6308
(206) 822-6308

Temple Pastries

2524 S Jackson St Unit 104, Seattle, WA 98144

Known for its thoughtful use of local ingredients, pop-up Temple opened its first fixed location in the Central District, with a selection of savory and sweet baked goods. Cream-filled cruffins, macarons, and schnecken are among the tasty treats, paired with roasts from partner Broadcast Coffee, and you can preorder to try to get ahead of the persistent lines.

2524 S Jackson St Unit 104, Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 408-4131
(206) 408-4131

Baked From the Hart

2801 S Hanford St, Seattle, WA 98144

This Mount Baker shop has been operating since 2016, but owner Bill Hart’s baking experience goes back decades, and that dedication shows in his delightful Southern-influenced creations, including bean pies. His chess pies in particular (in flavors such as key lime, coconut, and lemon) are a smash.

2801 S Hanford St, Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 650-9191
(206) 650-9191
A closeup of a key lime chess pie from Baked from the Hart
Key lime chess pie at Baked From the Hart.
Baked From the Hart

Columbia City Bakery

4865 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

A multi-time semifinalist for James Beard Awards, baker Evan Andres does dreamy things with carbs at Columbia City Bakery. Herkimer coffee goes well with all the fantastic croissants, pistachio snails, and scones, and the assortment of outrageously good breads ranges from pretzel buns to the skinny baguette called ficelle.

4865 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 723-6023
(206) 723-6023
Several baking sheets with pastries stacked on top of each other.
Columbia City Bakery.
Columbia City Bakery

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The Flora Bakehouse

1511 S Lucile St, Seattle, WA 98108

The sweeter sibling to vegetarian mainstay Cafe Flora, Beacon Hill’s Flora sells a variety of wonderful baked goods and breakfast sandwiches. Among the highlights you might find: twice-baked rose pistachio croissants, unicorn horn meringues, and kimchi blue cheese scones. Take your bag of goodies and a silky cardamom rose latte to the expansive patio.

1511 S Lucile St, Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 762-0418
(206) 762-0418

Deep Sea Sugar and Salt

6601 Carleton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

Seattle’s favorite airstream cake shop — a staple for years at the Georgetown Trailer Park Mall — moved to a bigger, more-stationary home in 2018. Deep Sea Sugar and Salt now operates out of a historic market space on Carleton Avenue but still slings fan favorites like the Earl Grey-infused London Fog and impossibly decadent chocolate salted caramel, available whole or by the slice.

6601 Carleton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 588-1186
(206) 588-1186
A collection of cakes, from chocolate to caramel, and some cupcakes to the right.
Deep Sea Sugar and Salt in Georgetown.
Suzi Pratt/Eater Seattle

Patrick's Cafe & Bakery

10003 15th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146

This cozy house-turned-cafe in White Center has perfected Hawaiian-influenced treats like pineapple scones and colorful cakes flavored with guava and lilikoi. Patrick’s is also known for its cinnamon rolls — with or without cream cheese frosting — and haupia, topped with a light coconut frosting and crushed macadamia nuts.

10003 15th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 582-1880
(206) 582-1880

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