This place rocks and it's not just the world-class baked goods and killer name but the whole vibe. The staff here keep it real and fun, helping lower the walls that separate the two sides of the counter so you really feel like you're just having a regular ol conversation as you drool over the tantalizing treats. I came in right as someone came out to say "last call" which I thought was a rad 'heads-up' for potential customers, and I just so happened to be the last one of the day. It had to be destiny that I found this place. I did my usual with new spots and just kinda shotgun approached whatever looked up my alley and got myself a twice-baked almond crossiant, a chocolate eclair, and a kugelhopf. And you know what? It was all FIRE. The twice-baked almond crossiant was the star of the show, and it sounds like that's what they're known for. The kugelhopf disappeared quickly after first bite, but beware the classic granulated sugar coating that will get everywhere. The eclair was filled with rich chocolate that wasn't quite my bag but I could tell it was well made and perfect for chocolate lovers. This was perhaps my favorite bakery in Seattle so far and I understand why it's an absolute staple. Excited to see what else the city has to offer, and thanks Noveau for the delicious memories. read more

This is my first time visiting this West Seattle location as I have been a big fan of their Capitol Hill location. Their croissants are definitely the best whether it's the original, chocolate or almond. I got a sourdough bread as well. I like that even if it was later in the day, there was still a lot to choose from. The Capitol Hill location gets a bit busy so I usually need to get there early to get all the goods! This place is a must try when you're in West Seattle. read more

I love this bakery. I ordered a cake for my Mom's 86th birthday. Dense chocolate with Raspberry creme. It was absolutely divine. Everyone loved it. The inscription on it was so well done. It was work of art. The Macaron was a lovely touch. The staff were wonderful from ordering to pick up. A slice of heaven. Thank you!!! read more

I want to meet these people who are not giving Bakery Nouveau five stars and figure out what bakeries they do like because this is pretty objectively one of the best bakeries I have ever been to I have tried many things here, including a last minute carrot cake secured and artfully personalized during COVID times! My most recent visit I had a "unfair scone" and a twice baked chocolate almond croissant. Unfair scone is in homage to the not-happening Washington State Fair but it's way better. The scone was somehow light and fluffy and substantial at the same time with a delicious fruit jam and gingery cream. Twice baked chocolate almond croissant is a unbelievable decadence / buttery, chocolatey, almondy with a delightful crisp as you bite into it. Washed down with a iced oat milk mocha - I basically didn't need to eat until 3 p.m. And COVID procedures are great - there is a long line but everyone behaves and is masked and the staff could not be safer. read more

Bakery Nouveau - Unfair scone and twice baked chocolate almond croissant. - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Simply delicious and worth the line sometimes. I'm baffled what they bake into that bread but it's the best baguette I've ever had.

On occasion, about once a month, I will go here early on a Sunday morning. Spinach quiche and Spinach stuffed pastry high on my list. Everything I have ever tried here is delicious. read more

Definitely get their almond croissant here. It is mouth watering buttery goodness. Their chocolate and almond croissant is really good too. Regular croissants are okay. I wouldn't say they are exceptionally good. I wish they had this bakery on the east side! read more

Bougie Bakery at its finest. Excellent quality breads and chocolates. They also have delicious cakes and the way they package them with ribbon elevates it all even more. Coffee baristas are friendly. Highly recommend, it is small but grabbing all these goodies to go is also great ! read more

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*Visit in July 2020* OMG everything at this bakery is amazing. I'm so thankful a local friend took us here for coffee and baked goods. It is 120% worth it to wait in line. Due to social distancing, the line usually goes on the sidewalk. Shhhhh...don't tell anyone but we came back a second time a couple of days later. So what were my favorites you ask? +Farmer's croissant - With scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, and white cheddar in a béchamel (?) sauce, it is like a breakfast dream come true. I would seriously eat it for breakfast EVERY SINGLE DAY. My advice, eat it as soon as you get it and don't share it with anyone. +Strawberry pistachio cake - If you are looking for something light (perfect for summer), try this cake. Besides being moist and spongy, there was also something crunchy as well. Interesting. +Chocolate mocha cheesecake - If you like rich, creamy cheesecake, this is for you. It has a strong chocolate flavor with the addition of coffee. I may move to Seattle for this Bakery... read more

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From truffles, cake slices to quick lunch (pizza, sandwiches) , breads, pastries and coffee. Your choices are created to delight your palette. I never walk away without a box of croissants and baguettes. It's a weekly treat that satisfies. I miss having a table to sit at. But alas times have changed. Staff are usually courteous although some have a 'hurry' attitude. And can be obvious. Especially when it's slow. But there are always tasty additions or changes on the menu. There are a few tables in and outside. Now that the pandemic has ebbed. Parking is available. There is a small lot and handicapped parking as well as access. Street parking is available also. read more

Best pastries, we always stop in for a visit when we are in Seattle. Huge variety from macarons to cookies & cakes and much much more read more

Bakery Nouveau - Apple danish, cherry cheese danish, chocolate croissant, twice baked almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This bakery is my happy place. Fresh pastry with the freshest fruits. Apricot, blueberries, cherries, strawberries on danishes(seasonal). Each one special. Love the cream cheese or lemon curd on the danishes. Sandwiches are equally delicious! read more

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I believe this is the best bakery in Seattle. This morning having a quiche with a goat cheese and mushrooms, and a blueberry scone with ginger. read more

Out of the all the locations, the West Seattle location is by far my favorite. The staff is wonderful and you can count on this bakery to have a really grand assortment of fresh French pastry, breads, fine chocolates, etc. every day of the week. For anyone visiting the Seattle area, I always recommend stopping here to try some of the best twice baked almond croissants and soft chocolate bread loaf you'll ever have. Need to grab a quick breakfast and coffee? Or order a speciality cake with beautiful decorations? This is one of the best options in Seattle. The only negatives I will mention are that this location is quite small so seating inside is limited and street parking can be busy but there is a large pay lot in the back of the bakery that currently has low parking rates by the hour. read more

Bakery Nouveau - Twice baked almond croissant, pepperoni pizza, ham and cheese baguette sandwich, and latte. - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Items are DELICIOUS!! I wish they didn't chill some of their pastries, I feel like it takes away from the freshness, but overall fantastic.

Saw all the reviews and wanted to see what the hype was all about. Overall pretty satisfied with the three pastries I split with my mom! We got a Kringler, an Apple Danish, and a Cranberry Vanilla Croissant. My absolute favorite was the croissant! They all had wonderfully flakey bites that just ooze well made but the croissant was the best tasting! It was softer than the other two and that warm cranberry creme was fantastic. Second favorite was the Kringler. Not quite as soft as the croissant but still plenty soft and the copious amount of toasted almonds on top with the sweet drizzle covering was a great combination! Least favorite was the Apple Danish. I still loved and appreciated the flakey crust but the overall flavor was quite bland and nothing really stood out. I did notice after we were finished eating that there is a small station at the back with a bottle of maple syrup, a shaker of cinnamon, and container filled with what I believe was a sweetener (sugar perhaps). I'm sure the Apple Danish would have been better if I added a drizzle of maple syrup on top but each pastry was eaten as is and I'm telling you, that croissant was top notch! I'd come back for that again for sure. read more

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This is supposed to be an update. This rainbow cake pictured... not only is it set but it's legit the best cake I've ever had in my life. Funny how I did my Carrot Cake taste test between Deru Market and Hoffman's yet.... Totally forgot about this place.... BLAME THAT BRIDGE!Grrrr nobody stands between me and carrot cake. I'm coming back for carrot cake. read more

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I have a long list of bakeries in Seattle to try and Bakery Nouveau was one of them. I'm glad that I was able to stop by one of the locations (the street that it's on is super busy but we were able to find street parking a couple of blocks away, so walking wasn't a big issue). There was a little line on a Saturday morning but the line moves pretty fast because there are a couple of people taking orders at a time. I love that they offer well-known pastries as well as savory offerings (saw sandwiches, but really only stopped by for the pastries). I got the kouign amann, chocolate almond croissant, and the chocolate raspberry mousse dome. I thought the kouign amann and croissant were flakey and buttery. The chocolate raspberry mousse dome was good as well but I felt that it could've used a little more raspberry as the amount of chocolate felt a little overwhelming. Very pleased to have checked a super solid bakery off my list and I'd stop by the next time I'm near one of the locations. read more

Super yummy treats that are more unique than the average bakery items. Great place to pick up quality goodies for brunch with friends. Staff are friendly and their coffee and espresso drinks are also fantastic. read more

This place is legit for pastries. We tried the croissants, kouign aman, and kugelhopf. All were notable.

Be careful. Everything here is delicious. It's hard not to want everything. It's worth the price. read more

I have only tried the twice baked almond croissants, due to them being recommended. Absolutely....,,Delicious!!!

I can't believe that I haven't reviewed this place yet. Not only do they have the best (insert whatever baked hood your looking for), but they are a short walk from my front door. Honestly, amazing macarons, chocolates, fresh baked bread, heavenly twice baked almond croissants, quiche, pizza, whole cakes (round, square & loafs) for any occasion. I have tried them all since they opened over a decade ago. William Leaman and his team are a gift and icons to those of us in Seattle that eat bread and like sweets. Go. Enjoy. Comeback for more. I dare you not to read more

This is a 4.5 stars review. It would be a full 5 stars review if the place gets a touch of remodeling or at least update the display case enough to eliminate the condensation. Just a tiny bit of upgrading. :) Onto the important food stuff: Amongst the most talked about is their macarons, I'd say they are two of the best in the greater Seattle area (Lady Yum is the other). Perfectly imperfect shape wise, they are handmade and their flavors pack a punch. Their blood orange is strong enough to give you that citrus cringe. My other favorite is Cassis. Honestly, all their flavors are delicious! Next up is their cake case. Their best seller and my favorite too is their chocolate cake. One of these days I'll force myself to eat through all the flavors rather than the favorites. Amongst their pastries, the almond croissants and the chocolate croissants are my favorites. By the time I go through all of the above, I never made it to the breads. One of these days! read more

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Where have you been all my life, yummy pastries? :) This is such a quaint bakery, with plentiful display windows of amazing treats, and room inside to sit with coffee/treats. Staff were welcoming and helpful, though it was super busy. Expensive? About on average for what you get in most bakeries these days, even in the Seattle area. Quality is excellent though. I took away a Twice baked chocolate croissant, ham and cheese croissant, and a slice of vanilla pound cake (which was the best value out of all of them). These all managed to last me 3 days worth of eating, so the price is justifiable, and they are quite filling, but obviously the pastries were all best on the first day. The pastries were buttery and flaky just like they should be, while the pound cake was lovely and light, no dryness at all. Parking around the area can be hit or miss, but will be worth the pain just to visit here! read more

Bakery Nouveau - Twice baked chocolate croissant - one of the best I've had. - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Who doesn't love the fresh smell of bakeries early in the morning? Besides having a real cup of coffee, that's probably the best way to start your day in Seattle. Based on the twice baked chocolate croissant alone, I would give this bakery 5 stars. This beautiful masterpiece of a pastry was so delicious! The croissant was so flaky and soft. All the flavors incorporated in this pastry tasted amazing. The chocolate on top, which was like the cherry on top, was about room temperature so it was easy to bite (think opposite of a kit kat bar I suppose). Not sure if the "twice baked" in the name meant it was literally baked twice but either way, this croissant was one-of-a-kind. Definitely recommend visiting Bakery Nouveau if you get the chance! They have plenty of other pastries and food too! read more

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Consistently delicious pastries, plenty of variety, staff call out my obscenely long fancy coffee orders with admirably straight faces. A+

The food is amazing!!! The service is great and staff is kind. The freshness of the pastries last all day. My family loves this bakery.

Their twice-baked croissant is hands down the most delicious almond croissant I've ever had! I've gone on a bakery binge and most stuff is really good, but doesn't knock it out of the park - this place does. The almond paste inside was custardy and creamy. I liked how the layers of the croissant slightly melded together like a sweet, buttery mille crepe cake. The almonds on top were crispy, caramelized toasted perfection. The chocolate layer cake is also good, but not as good as the croissant. I'll definitely be back to try their other stuff. read more

I've given this place a few tries since I don't live too far. My first time was upsetting. I had heard SO many good reviews for the croissants here. I was so excited to try it but was incredibly disappointed when I took my first bite of the recommended twice baked almond croissant. It was not flaky and it was not warm. I stayed away for awhile, bummed that I had paid $7 for a subpar croissant. Decided to try this place out one more time last weekend on my walk around the neighborhood. Got the chocolate croissant this time and it was better than the almond one BUT ONLY BECAUSE I took it back with me to my house to warm it up. If I hadn't warmed it up, it would have been cold again, like my last experience. Service was great both times there, that's a non issue. I would say I recommend if you're in the area and plan to warm these up via microwave. Otherwise, your money my be more worthwhile spent elsewhere! read more

Ahem TWICE BAKED CHOCOLATE CROISSANT TWICE BAKED CHOCOLATE CROISSANT TWICE BAKED CHOCOLATE CROISSANT what, good things come in three's. Guys not only is the croissant so so sooo good they have a chocolate cake and it's the best chocolate cake I've ever tasted in my life and guuuuuyyyysss ppl keep saying that all these other places have great chocolate cakes but your wrong ugh so so wrong, mousse is not cake frosting is not cake THIS THIS IS CAKE!! Everything I've had from here was so utterly glorious I'm so envious of anyone who's able to stop by frequently aaaahhhhh I LOVE IT!! read more

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Amazing baked goods and good customer service. Seriously the best croissants I've had outside of France. Their sandwiches are fantastic as well. Be aware there's no dedicated parking and street parking can get tight. It's also not uncommon to see a line form outside on the weekend. read more

My most recent outing for treats was to the shop I have wanted to go to the most, but for some reason had not yet, Bakery Nouveau. I cannot say enough good things about this place. The counter was full of a variety of deliciousness. I chose a bunch of different goodies to take home and share, but I could have easily ordered the entire store! Here are just two that I picked up: Photo one is the Blackberry Vanilla Croissant. It was croissant on the outside, the blackberry goodness on the inside. It had a beautiful diamond pattern on the top. I loved how it was like eating a croissant and a pastry with a filling at the same time. I have never had a croissant with a filling before. I really like this one and my mom did as well. Photo two is the Pear Danish. This one was probably my favorite. The pear was refreshing and a wonderful complement to the flaky danish. I have never had a danish this delicious. Never. Ever. I do not know why it took me so long to go to Bakery Nouveau. It is so close by, too! Now that I have tasted so many treats, I know how amazing it is and I have to go back. Repeatedly. Accessibility: Bakery Nouveau is accessible though the fridges go pretty high. It is a small space, but navigable. You can order online or in store. Online orders are for 48hrs in advance. Call if your needs differ. read more

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Amazing croissants! Had the twice baked almond and the chocolate, both were flaky and delicious. read more

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Finally, a bakery with cinnamon rolls the way I like them: big and fluffy, not those semi-hard type. And this was at noon, mind you, so I bet the roll I had was even better earlier this morning. The frosting was lemon, the roll was delicious, their overall selection of pastries, both savory and sweet, was huge and delicious-looking. Their coffee tasted burnt and left something to be desired but the pastries are great! read more

I've seen a long line outside of this bakery numerous times already during my trip here in Seattle and I can see why! They're known for their croissants and boy do I love croissants! They also have cakes which I'd love to try but haven't had much of a chance to. Anyways, I tried their California club sandwich on a croissant and got the chocolate croissant. The sandwich was very flavorful, I like that they put some lemon on the avocado and gave it a nice tangy taste. Turkey and bacon were fresh and no wilted lettuce! The croissant that the meat sat in were super good, so flakey and light and buttery, the perfect croissant, and not hard as a rock. I always get skeptical about pre made sandwiches that sit on the counter so I was hesitant to order it but it was actually super good! read more

Well I had big expectations for the carrot cake and let's just say it fell way short.

Got a croque monsieur & lavender latte -- both were stellar. There are so many beautiful pastries, sandwiches, etc. on display that it's hard to choose, but I'd love to go back & give some of them a try. Service was very efficient & friendly too! read more

Bakery Nouveau - Dessert display. - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's everything I ever dreamed a bakery should be! What a gem It's the place I love to share with friends who are visiting from out of town. read more

Great. This is my first bakery stop in all of Seattle and it sets a very high bar! We got several patties and quiche selections as well as kouign aman . All were warm and delicious! read more