We've been meaning to try this place forever. We tried both the sandwiches and pastries, and both were great. You should know that the sandwiches are huge. Luckily you can order a half sandwich--most people will have trouble finishing that! The lunchbox (which comes with chips, a dessert, and a drink) is a really convenient and well done option also. We tried both the roast beef and the turkey. I liked both but the roast beef was really stellar (and I'm not normally a roast beef person). If I went again, I'd definitely order the roast beef. The cookies were very good here (also huge, and with a little salt to balance out the sweet, plus chewy in the middle). I'm looking forward to coming back and branching out! Be aware that this place can get very crowded at lunch time on a weekend! Be ready to wait for a table or, if it's convenient, get the food for takeout. The restaurant itself is super cute. Being that it is so crowded, I wonder if it will end up expanding! It's easy to park in the neighborhood, and it's right next to a biker cafe which is fun for people watching. read more

I'm such a sucker for flaky, buttery dough in sweet or savory pastry form. It's what I got here and now I'm a big fan. Lovely little shop full of modern pastries as well as some Scandinavian favorites. Got the lingonberry danish, ham and cheese croissant and a cheese/onion roll. Everything was superb, especially the danish. It was creamy, sweet, flaky and a bit salty from the dough. My one gripe is that they don't have signs/placards to tell you what all the pastries are. How am I supposed to know? I asked the dude what everything was and he was really put off by that question, it was a chore for him to go down the line. Dude, I donno! As a firm believer that service shouldn't really affect places too much, I still loved this place. read more

A gem hidden on the Main Street! Terrific coffee drinks, amazing varieties of bread and authentic Norwegian pastries. Bustling place with regulars and a perfect place to meet friends for coffee and things. Cozy and comfy neighborhood bakeri with amazing aroma coming out of the Owens behind the counters. Byen it is! Love pastries and variety of breads from this place. I had asked friends to stop by and pick some baguettes on the way to my home. They did. In the process they fell in love with pastries and breads here! Busy bakery along the ship canal not too far from the bike trail. A perfect stop- anytime of the day. Discover, Explore and Treat yourself! read more

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Another amazing find in Seattle, Byen Bakeri!! If I were to visualize a European Bakeri, this is it!! Everything from Bear Claws to a Maple Bacon concoction that looks amazing!! read more

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Seattle has so many great bakeries, and this is among the best (maybe the best!?). Everything was good, including the pastries, cakes, and breads. They have coffee/espresso drinks too, both hot and cold. Try the cheese bread--it's not in the case, or on the side shelf. I think it's only behind the counter on the shelf, so you might need to ask for it. Anyway, it's excellent. As others have said, just go. And if you attend SPU, you owe it to yourself to walk a few blocks and treat yourself! read more

Is it bad that I don't want to review this as I don't want it to get more popular? Ok, yes it is, especially since Byen really is that good. If you love almond paste...this will be your favorite bakery in all of Seattle. The almond logs...my gosh the almond logs. What a surprise! I'm an addict, and my belly wishes I wasn't read more

With all the ridiculously scrumptious things here, I always come back for the rosemary baguettes! Pair that with some delicious smoked salmon and it pure nirvana! And it goes without saying that you then pick up as many things as you can carry from this uncommonly excellent place! read more

I first visited Byen Bakeri during the infamous "snowpocalypse" of Seattle in February 2019. Surprisingly, it was one of the few places still open during that time, and even more surprisingly, still pretty busy. I soon discovered why, and have since been come back to Byen many times to explore more of their menu. TL;DR, they're probably my second favorite bakery in Seattle thus far. == Food == I've mainly gotten the pastries here, and I've yet to find one I haven't liked. My favorite items, thus far, have been the Cream Cheese Danish, the Princess Cake, and the Almond Croissant. The Cream Cheese Danish and Princess Cake are probably what you'd more likely expect from a Scandinavian bakery like Byen, and they're probably the best I've had of the Scandinavian bakeries I've been to so far in Seattle (which include Larsen's and Nielsen's). The Almond Croissant, while it is of more French origins, is also very well-done here, being plenty buttery, with a lot of almond flan within it. It's maybe my second favorite almond croissant so far in the city, behind Bakery Nouveau's. I've also had the Kringle, the Boller, and the easy-to-miss Weekender (which, apparently, you can only get early on a Friday). The Kringle is also another Scandinavian pastry staple, and despite looking like a simple large piece of bread, it's very soft, sugary, and has a bit of flan in the middle, too. It's probably on the cusp of being among my top favorite things to get here at Byen (probably 4th favorite). The Boller (which I'd best describe as being almost like a Boston Cream donut with 80% custard inside) and the Weekender (which is like a cinnamon roll with maple frosting and a ton of bacon on top) were also really nice, but maybe a little too much for me to have too often; they tasted amazing for my first few bites into them, but I got tired of the heft they carried very soon after. Still, great to try at least once! (but maybe share them with others, which is advice I'll echo again further down for other reasons) Overall, the pastries here are good enough for me to try and find some time to visit Byen every few weeks or so. Rating - 5/5 == Value for Price == Something to note with Byen is that almost everything here is pretty much super-sized. The cookies are as big as your head, and the diameter of the Danishes are probably 3/4 the width of an average-sized person's torso. Accordingly, the price of the pastries you get at Byen scale with the size, so you'll wind up paying around $6 per pastry (circa early 2019). Compared to most Seattle bakeries (which often charge $4.50 for similar pastries), that's quite a lot. However, since the pastries here are often 1.5x to 2x the size of those elsewhere, it's actually not too bad of a deal. Plus, given that these are some of my favorite pastries in town, there's plenty of value for the price you pay. The main drawback I can see here is that, while you do get quite a good value out of what you pay taste-wise, you can't really opt for smaller portions in order to pay less. The only way you can really mitigate this is to plan sharing your orders with someone else. Given the portion sizes you'll be getting, this would seem to be the reasonable thing to do, anyway, unless you're super hungry and want a lot of food for yourself. Rating - 4.5/5 == Service == The service at Byen is decent. The folks behind the counter will give you pretty helpful advice, if you ask for it (like if you're new, and want suggestions on what to try). I guess the main drawbacks I've encountered was that it's not too easy to tell what the price of anything is until you try and buy it, and it's not even clear what some of the items on display are until you ask about it (labels seem to be non-existent). Furthermore, the line can get a little confusing to navigate, as after you take your order, the person serving you can sometimes just head to a cashier machine that you won't notice until well after. Overall, it can be a little chaotic to do your ordering, but I haven't encountered anything too bad with the service during my time here. Rating - 4/5 == Overall == So far, Byen has been one of my favorite bakeries in Seattle. I definitely think it deserves more attention that what it's currently getting (right now, it just seems popular among those living near it, and is not as well-known as places like Bakery Nouveau or even Larsen's). I would recommend checking this place out, especially if you're a fan of Scandinavian pastries. Rating - 4.5/5 read more

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Great little bakery. My friend couldn't stop raving about the cold brew. We all liked our sandwiches and treats. Definitely coming back to try this princess cake! read more

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I get excited at pastries a little too easily, so my ceiling for high stars is generally low. HOWEVER! The pastries we picked up today were absolutely delicious and they came with a wonderful service staff who was kind and very patient of my (atypical) indecisiveness. I'll be back on the regular. Super excited to have this place in my neighborhood. read more

How am I supposed to drink Starbucks after drinking a coconut cold foam cold brew from here. The cold foam was creamy and delightful. It was overwhelmingly rich and you could taste a hint of the coconut. These people know what they are doing. Not to mention the real treats. My girlfriend and I shared a croissant (8/10) and a blueberry danish (10/10). The croissant was flakey and baked to almost perfection. And the Danish... oh my lord. Forget about it. The cheese filling was cloudy and soft. Melted in your mouth and you could feel each layer of bread as you bite into the danish. read more

I'd give you negative stars if it allows, not only one star. I love European bakeries and don't like racists service in all white bakeries. This is not the first time. Can you be more racist?? Smiling and apologizing to white people behind me coz I asked for a bag?? And frowning to me the whole time Iam asking questions aboutyour goods?? For real?? You didn't do that the white lady in front of me, and I ssw that you didn't either for the lady behind me! I have spent a lot of money buying your products and tipping your staff. It doesn't matter how good your food if you're and your staff are intolerant of non white people. This is unacceptable, and I will not be okay with it. I will not only never come again but I'll make sure that everyone knows. This is the third time, I am done giving you the benefit of the doubt. Racism is real and it exists in your store. read more

Away from Queen Anne Ave, this little bakery is close to Seattle Pacific university and is a bit of a hidden gem. Their baked products looked great but we were hungry and opted to get two of their full sized sandwiches. The sandwiches weren't grilled but super tasty and for $9 we got 2 lunches worth of food. The full baguette sandwich is basically 2 baguette sandwiches. They don't skimp on toppings and have really nice packaging. One thing that I didn't care for was that there is no pricing or labels for the baked stuff so you have to ask the staff for every item. It's not a huge issue as the staff was friendly and helpful but would make it so much easier if they did have signage. There were a lot of people picking up online orders so we definitely need to go back and try some of their baked goodies! read more

Byen Bakeri - A full caprese sandwich and fresh lemonade - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Absolute heaven on earth! I have been here much too often due to my work location. Which is only a problem for my wallet. Everything I have had here is delicious. For lunch I highly recommend the ham and swiss sandwich on a croissant. The weekender (maple glazed cinnamon doughnut with the optional bacon on top) is another favorite of mine. read more

Great ambiance. I could smell the aroma from outside which is definitely almost a necessity for a bakery, in my opinion. The bread collection was somewhat limited in my view. Definitely expensive (let's remember this is Seattle not Paris and six bucks for a cardomam loaf may only be justified if it was flied in or baked using flour flied in on the ghost of the Concord directly from Paris on that morning!). However, the baguettes were fresh and well done. I think my biggest disappointment was when I brought one of their pastries home and it tasted frozen. That -in my book - is blasphemous for a fresh bakery. read more

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Stopped on a Sunday morning to grab some bread and pastries. Walking in was reminiscent of the times I used go to the bakery as a small boy in Baltimore. My mother used to take me to the bakery for a loaf of rye bread (and a sugar cookie) before going to the butcher for meat (or maybe the fishmonger). Then supermarkets changed that but the pendulum is swinging back. The aroma of the amazing assortment of breads and pastries wafted in the air, almost overwhelming in the most delightful way. The design of the store is modern and simple, allowing you to see the staff baking that days breads and pastries. Quickly decided on a selection of breads for a Nordic smorrebrod lunch with friends. The counterperson was so knowledgeable and helpful in describing the breads and desserts. read more

The pastries are amazing! A sweet treat for almost any taste. Everything is always fresh and delicious--I'm particularly fond of their cinnamon sticky buns. We've also special ordered some cakes from them, which not only looked amazing but were equally delicious. Albeit they are a little on the pricey side but no much more so than any bakery in town. Highly recommended! read more

A little too sweet but the pastries are diverse. Next time they make a sandwich ask them not to include bread ends or tomato ends.

An amazing bakery that has been around for awhile. I have been coming here for years and never disappointed. During the holidays , I point and take at anything I can haul out with my two hands. Breads are always fresh, their pastries cmon! They have so many kinds of pastries, how does one choose? I had this cookie thing with cream and raspberries on top, wow! Sorry on pics! On a busy Saturday during the pandemic there is a long line out the door. Be patient and show up early. Weekdays not so bad, no lines, the pastries and cake slices are so worth it with an espresso. They have fun lattes like lavender etc , which changes often. Grab a sandwich also, again fresh bread, enough said. Its a Seattle go to for sure! read more

We ordered the princess cake for a very special birthday (70th). We had ordered it a week ahead of time, yet, when we called, nobody had a record of the order. When we picked up the princess cake later that afternoon, they STILL couldn't find our order, and somehow managed to get it. when we ate our $75 cake, it was still frozen inside, and honestly, it was a bit disappointing. I am sure the cake could have been fabulous, but I would say customer service here needs improvement. read more

This business purports to be pet friendly going so far as posting a water bowl and "we love our pets" on social media, yet we were asked to leave our dog outside citing company policy. When I brought this to the attention of the employee who made this request we were told they would look into it. If that's the policy then don't cater to pet friendly patrons - you can't have it both ways. I have no idea whether they sell anything worthy. I took my business elsewhere. read more

Clearly the dessert gods knew I needed a bakery within walking distance from my office because my boss took me to Byen Bakeri last week for the first time; and now I'm smitten. The warm doughy aroma mixed with the sweet of sugar and almond paste had my nose by both nostrils the moment we opened the door. This "designer bakery" has a small seating area with tables and chairs, but what grabbed my eyes first was the display of breads and other Scandinavian goodies lining the wall above the pastry case and their beautiful offering of treats behind the glass. Traditional cookies and danishes, croissants, fruit tarts, coffee cake and little baked puffs with handmade cream spilling out of them are all here, including the coveted Kringle. Bonus: they have GF butterhorns and they are so good! With a personality to match the blissful scent of fresh bread and visual artistry of edibles, the staff of Byen Bakeri are ready to greet you right. read more

Byen Bakeri - I want everything. - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

While moving my daughter into Seattle Pacific University, I stopped by on a whim. I was blow away by the selection of delicious baked goodies. Highly recommend the sour dough bread, cream puffs, and croissant. Can't wait to return on my next visit to the PNW read more

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BEST lingonberry pastry plus others I've had in my life. Such a sweet staff, they put Norwegian flags on our pastries. Probably best place in all of Seattle!!! read more

Byen Bakeri - Lingonberry pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Would you like to be the most popular person at the next potluck you go to? Bring a KRINGLE from Byen Bakeri. I would have included a photo - that's the way I Yelp - but I can never capture a complete Kringle before someone in my family has consumed part of it. I admit I may be part of the problem. Anyway, when I go to Byen Bakeri I'm usually on a mission to just get a Kringle and leave but that is usually impossible because it's almost impossible to not 'impulse-buy' when you're there. And as they say in Star Trek - I'm usually fully impulse powered. Their strudels are also awesome, as are their savory selections. To be honest - and I'm always honest with you, faithful Yelp reader - I'm giving this 5 stars EVEN THOUGH the prices here are not cheap, and the parking can sometimes be tricky: Am I allowed to say I usually park in the 7-11 lot next door and hurry? If not, I'm not saying I do that because that would be wrong. Byen Bakeri - For what it is, it is excellent. You can quote me. read more

For my son's 19th birthday I decided to treat to lunch and a treat at this bakery I had passed by frequently, and we went to explore. I wanted to like this place, but it was a difficult experience. Couldn't find a parking place and all the street parking we could find was off limits. I finally parked illegally at a nearby convenience store so we could try to complete our adventure. The food looks really delicious, though expensive, with a limited menu of sandwiches. The staff were super friendly and helpful. They seemed to be mostly cute college age girls. Sadly, there were no tables to be found since the Seattle Pacific students were studying at them so we couldn't relax and enjoy our visit. So, we ended up ordering a wide variety of individual treats ($28) to try out and I was happy to try my first slice of Kringle. I found I prefer another bakery in town, so I will probably not return. read more

Sunday I found myself in Fremont (technically northern lower Queen Anne maybe) on Nickerson midway between Tully's and Byen Bakeri. Tully's was the safe, albeit boring choice but I am so very glad that I decided to try Byen Bakeri. It was like an oasis, or walking into Heaven on earth - there is just nothing like the aromas from a good bakery. It's a simple yet elegant space where the focus is on a long display case of Scandinavian baked goods. The only challenge is deciding which one you will have. I chose a raspberry coffee cake, and it was a great decision - it went so nicely with a cup of English breakfast tea. The service was warm and accommodating on a blustery January day. There is a selection of newspapers proving print media is not dead, and they do offer free Wi-Fi. I am already conjuring up reasons to go back. read more

Byen Bakeri - Oh man, walked into Heaven on Earth. - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Texting while eating is a beautiful thing. A friend in Sweden texts a photo of 'semla' traditional pastry eaten around Feb/March to end fasting. It's 6am in Seattle (dark and early) and a savory cream roll with almond paste seems like a perfect breakfast treat. Seattle being one of the most Scandinavian influenced cities, 'semla' was easy to find. Byen Bakeri is like flying to Stockholm or Copenhagen and walking into a pastry shop. They offer hundreds of baked goods with a variety of fillings such as almond paste, cardamon paste, creams and beautiful wedding cakes. After tasting the twice baked almond croissant dipped in brandy, I relinquished all past cravings for Tartine. Getting back to semla, they are made to order in 20 mins for $3.75. One of the happiest pastry moments...still smiling! read more

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This bakery is one of my aunt's go-to places in her hometown of Seattle, and I was excited to try it out with her. She highly recommended the cinnamon roll, so I couldn't resist trying it. It was absolutely outstanding. The roll was as large as my entire hand, filled with cinnamon, and topped with a ridiculous amount of rich, tangy, cream cheese icing. Thank goodness I don't live locally or I'd be eating these frequently. read more

This bakery was recommended to me by my coworker and also the instructor at my recent ACLS health training and I can see why. The bakery is cute, warm and inviting. The guy who helped me was kind enough to explain the delicious looking pastries on display as well as to recommend some of his favorites. I ended up leaving with the infamous princess cake (which was a technical challenge on the great British baking show -- I've been wanting to taste one since!) & the lemon lavender cake to take home to share with my boyfriend. In house I had a slice of quiche and a cardamom latte. The quiche was great- the crust was buttery and flaky just as any good patisserie should be. The cardamom latte was spot on as well- not too sweet and highly caffeinated. The pastries held well as I lugged them through class an a few errands before I returned home that evening. My boyfriend especially liked the princess cake due to the marzipan. I favored the lemon lavender- the cake was dense yet moist, and loaded with boats flavors. I want to come back as soon as possible and try all the other items! Parking seems to be limited in the area, but not sure as I walked from my healthcare training class. read more

Didn't get a chance to eat my almond croissant until 2 days later and it was still one of the best pastries I've ever had! Glad my kid is back on campus so I can visit here, I mean her, often! read more

Love this bakery. They kill it with their pro' boy rolls and baguettes. Excellent coffee preparation. They have a selection of doughy rolls with things like jalapeño cheddar or ham with gruyere and they are GOOD. I must try their lunch sandwiches. Their pastries are delightful and my wife and kids are big fans. Nice staff. Uplifting decor that brightens your day. Prices are good or great. Can't miss. read more

Big selection of traditional Danish pastries and croissants....Good, strong coffee...Would have given it 5 stars except for the price...Ordered a plain croissant and a large drip coffee, IT WAS OVER TEN DOLLARS!!!! The croissant was excellent but NOT $10 excellent...They said that ALL pastries are $6, not too bad for a large cherry danish but insanely expensive for a plain croissant....possibly the most expensive croissant in the continental United States... If you go order the fancy stuff :-) read more

New owners. New branding. Less selection. Sloppier looking pastries. They're still tasty-ish, but i miss the impeccable and delicious Nordic-inspired creations of the old bakers. UPDATE: while i appreciate the new owner's reply, i have to disagree. This was not a one time experience. The old Byen was our long-time favorite. We gave the new format several tries since the rebranding and the range and quality just haven't rebounded. Like i said, still tasty and better than QFC, but hardly the robust bakery of a year ago. Hopefully, they'll find their own niche and bakers style. Perhaps start by losing the Byen name. read more

Byen Bakeri is excellent. Their pastries and sweets are amazing, some of the best I've found in Seattle. Highly recommended, with the only drawback being the counter staff. Not friendly or welcoming, at all. Kind of too bad. Otherwise it would be a totally awesome experience. read more

Byen Bakeri at 15 Nickerson Street is a dream come true. A Norwegian bakery with a beautiful assortment of giant cookies, cakes, pastries, quiche, bread and sandwiches matched with coffee or a latte makes you want to come on a regular basis. The shop is tiny so you may want to get your order to go and parking can be a challenge so be prepared. The food is worth the effort. Those baguettes and half baguettes to take home for dinner and the divine cakes or just a slice of cake for a special event. Pastries for a Sunday breakfast treat will make you feel so spoiled. Not really wheelchair friendly because it is so tiny. A tad bit on the pricey side but treat yourself! read more

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We look hard for a great bakery every time travel. Byen ticked all the boxes for us. Flaky buttery melt-in-your-mouth fresh pastry. The fruit was more than canned, corn-syrupy generic filling. Local Lingonberry and Marion berry well represented. Tasty and perfect. Our hands down favorite was the spinach and cheese croissant. Coffee is good too. Just remember to ask the person who's adding the sugar to stir it a few more times so you don't gag on the last sip. read more

So I like to give a place a few good weeks before I leave my reviews and I cannot be more excited to do so for Byen Bakeri. If you haven't been to this bakery yet, I guarantee you are missing out. Their pastries are SO GOOD. You'll get the most amazing variety of flavors, textures, and sizes of sweet and savory delicious goodness. Now, not only is the food here good, but the hospitality of the owners brings this place up to par. There were a few times my order got messed up, and the owner was very quick to accommodate and make up for the mistakes. They definitely strive for excellence here! I could leave a list of items to try, but I won't because my advice is, TRY EVERYTHING, you'll quickly find your own favorites. Pros: -You get more bang for the buck! -They always keep things interesting. -Free 2 hr street parking right outside the shop -Friendly staff -Great neighborhood -Their pastries are obviously made with some good ol' TLC -GET THEIR LUNCHBOX DEAL (you'll thank me later so, YOU'RE WELCOME.) -Get there in the morning to get a freshly baked cheddar jalapeño roll! OMGGGG it is to die for. -Awesome owners -Strong coffee Cons: -They get busy fast and seem understaffed most of the time. If you're on the go, don't expect a speedy visit. Sometimes you'll be lucky and get to have a quick visit, but still, each time you visit do so with a little wiggle room in your time. -The layout of the bakery makes it feel very cluttered -Old ladies WILL cut you in line! Stay on your toes! -It's hard to browse what you want especially when it's crowded because you can't keep your place in line AND look through your options bc you have you walk up and down the line to see your choices. -Sometimes it seems EVERYTHING has some form of almond on the pastries...I think they really love almond. I don't mind it, but after a while things all seems to taste or look really similar to this. BUT give them a chance, they've got surprised up their sleeves *wink* -Def. not Gluten Free! read more

Byen Bakeri - Cookies bigger than your FACE! - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We get all of our baked goods here--from really creative birthday cakes, to their huge cookies, to jalapeño cheddar bread, and even challah. They do marzipan really well and truthfully we've yet to find a bad thing on the menu! The staff is also very helpful and cheerful read more

I don't know how I haven't found this place before now, but it's amazing. It's my new favorite bakery. I've tried several bakeries around Seattle in the last few months, and this is definitely the best one I've tried. The royal croissant ($4.75), which is a huge almond croissant, is the best I've ever had. Even better than the one I previously claimed as the best I'd ever had at Bakery Nouveau. The outside is crispy with crackly sugar, and the inside is bursting with almond paste and has a strong almond flavor, which I love. I also tried the Scandia roll ($4.40), which is croissant dough with cardamom, almond paste, and I think a little bit of custard inside. Also amazing. I also picked up a poor boy roll ($1), which is big enough for two sandwiches, and I made myself a sandwich for lunch. The bread was delicious, soft on the inside with a crispy outer crust. Also, the girl behind the counter was super nice and patient and described everything that I asked about. I had a bunch of questions, since there were so many amazing looking options. I was able to sit here for a few hours and get a lot of work done, and saw several people come in and out. There were lots of people just catching up, some having lunch, and a few others doing work like me. One thing I would watch out for, I got here around 10 in the morning and left around 1pm, and when I first arrived the pastry case was totally full, but by the time I left it had shrunk down to about 2/3 or 1/2 the number of pastries, with several options selling out, so come on the earlier side for the biggest selection. I'll definitely be returning to try out more pastries! read more

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