No stars if possible Bought a Too Good To go bag last night. Drove over 45 mins to get to this Byen Bakeri today to pick it up. When I got there, just got a text message that they had none left. There were dozens of items left in the cases. Surely they could have gathered a few cookies and a cake slice or SOMETHING to create another bag for me. I was willing to pay again. She refused. Will never go there again. And by the way everything was way overpriced. Do not recommend read more

Very very mid cake. The green layer tasted very artificial and there were lots of cream. The sponge cake was somehow hard. First time I feel sad after eating a cake. $8 well wasted read more

Byen Bakeri - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wow, everything in here is just top notch. We came for the Princess Torte slice, but since it was Christmas eve afternoon there was only the round cakes left, so we got an amazing Apricot slice with marzipan and an eclair, both super high quality. The wait staff were amazing and friendly and she made us an incredible Hazelnut mocha with oat milk that was divine. Very clean cute place with yummy looking savory pastries as well. All in all top shelf Swedish bakery, wish we'd found it sooner! read more

...updated June 2023. This used to be our special treat destination. What happened? Yesterday 2 pastries and 2 coffees cost $27. Coffee was too bitter to drink, and the pastries dry and flavorless. No more customer restroom access either. Uff da. Sorely disappointed. read more

Arrived just now at 6:30 am. They open at 6 am. They had virtually NO items out. Girl said they would start putting items out around 7 am. Drove 20 minutes for nothing. read more

Everything I had was very good. Went on a Sunday late morning so line was pretty long, but that is to be expected for a good bakery on a Sunday. Staff were very friendly. Did not feel rushed at all to make my decision amongst the many desserts in the case, which I really appreciated. The almond coffee cake was amazing - a cross between bread, pastry, and cake. The raspberry thumbprint shortbread cookie was also delicious and buttery (a steal at 60 cents). Didn't think the cinnamon roll was too mindblowing, but the other goodies I got certainly made up for it. To top it off, went at 11:30am and there was plenty of selection still left! Will definitely be returning for more pastries! read more

Byen Bakeri - Almond coffee cake, so good - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really sweet bakery and good customer service, just a wee bit mixed on what I ended up trying. We had an assortment of pastries--an apple danish, a cinnamon roll, and a brioche like roll stuffed with pastry cream. Of the three the brioche like roll was by far our favorite. I have a really sweet tooth but the danish and cinnamon role were just too sweet. I also picked up an assortment of cookies and the Russian like tea cookies were delectable but the almond horn cookies were a bit stale and dry. I'm guessing it was just an off visit and will plan on trying it again... read more

Service could definitely be improved a whole lot. The lady at the front taking orders gave us the most attitude while waiting for us to decide what to get. She was very unprofessional and quite racist. I noticed that she would say welcome in to all of the customers that came in after us but did not when we came in. Would not come back to this place just for that. For her to be the first one for the customer to encounter and she has an attitude and unprofessional behavior like that is not very pleasing and welcoming. read more

Love this bakery! Great Scandinavian breads, desserts, etc. I always recommend to friends and family!

Beautiful bakery with delicious looking desserts. The display case was full of amazing looking pastries. I came around 11:30 AM and most of the case seem to be sold out but was able to get my hands on a few scrumptious looking desserts and a bag of "poor boys". My first time trying Semla and it was definitely new for me. A good hint of vanilla, cardamom and almond paste inside with a very light cream filling! I enjoyed that the pastry wasn't too sweet but didn't realize that the breading was a little more dense then imagined. Poor boys were also unique to me. A lot more heavy and dense as compared to a regular french baguette. Overall a great experience and staff was friendly and quick! read more

Byen Bakeri - Semla and Cream Puff - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

SEA BUCKHORN TART-- sweet specialty, good textures. CHOCOLATE CAKE--not my choice, but fluffy/sweet. CREAM PUFF--looks like it, but it's not--very appetizing. LOCATION--nondescript marine/industrial area near waterway. SIDEWALK TABLES--pleasant to try pastries even w/ adjacent road traffic. read more

Finally had a chance to try this bakery! I heard so many good things about it and it did not disappoint. Upon arrival, they were running low of their pastry items. I ordered two sandwich boxes which came with large sandwiches, chips, drink and an eclair. I also ordered a few pastries, which I completely forgot what they were called. I'm not a huge fan of the bread, but their cream and custard in the eclair/pastry I ordered were amazing. I can't wait to come back and try more of their pastries; might need to order in advance online. read more

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Rating 4.5 TLDR: If you're a student/faculty at Seattle Pacific University, or anywhere close to SPU, you should definitely come to this bakery for your pastry cravings; PERIOD. HOWEVER, come early so you can choose from their entire selection FRESH-ly made goods. We came at 11 am, and we could only choose what was left. Regardless, stop reading already and get there when they open! My mom and I were dropping off my sister at SPU, and she was craving something sweet. Fortunately, this Bakeri is about a one block walking distance from the campus. That is a huge boon already. Upon entering, the bakery smelled really good; hinting of fresh baked goods - which they do bake fresh every morning. Sadly, there weren't options (which attests to the popularity and quality of the food) but we were not disappointed with what was left. We ordered 2 croissants that were more than enough for sharing with between 2 people. The butter croissant was light, fluffy, not too dry or moist; perfectly delicious. My mouth is watering thinking about it, and I can only imagine how their almond and chocolate croissants are. I will definitely try those next time. The 2nd croissant was a savory caramelized onion and swiss cheese. I honestly didnt even know you can make croissants like that. My sister had this one, and said she enjoyed it. It smelt really good. Overall, SPU students and staff are lucky to have this place so close to campus. This place is a MUST TRY. I can only wish I had something like this when I was in college. They also make sandwiches - which were also sold out. I will definitely make it a habit to come here when I come visit Seattle. read more

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I found my new favorite bakery! I wish I could give 6 stars - everything I ordered on my first visit was perfect! It's more than a 6-mile bike ride away for me, but absolutely worth it! I arrived at 3pm on Saturday. They still had plenty of bread, were running a little low on cookies, and still had several options of cakes. Fortunately, what I wanted to try was still available. The three ladies working were very attentive. They had a steady stream of customers and a few people were eating at their outdoor tables for two. -Apricot pinch/fold cookie (40 cents) and raspberry thumbprint cookie (60 cents) - lightly sweet and soft. Tasty filling. Perfect! These bring back childhood memories. I could literally have just eaten these and been happy the rest of the day, but there was more indulgence ahead...... -Butternut cookie (Mexican wedding, 80 cents) - larger, less sweet and less powdery than Russian tea cakes that I've had most recently. I feel like you can never go wrong with this. -Cardamom Braid ($6.75) - Woah! This is so incredibly flavorful, lightly sweet and fluffy, and topped with pearl sugar. I was so amazed that I immediately texted my friend and said she had to try it the next day. It's so easy to pull apart to share with a friend and eat a chunk each day. Try it with some melted butter - it enhances the experience!....Btw, my friend did try the bread, and she went on the website later to see what else would wet her appetite. -Carrot Cake ($6.25) - Sensational! It's gooey and has so much texture. The carrot, nuts, raisins and fruit give it an abundance of flavor! The cream cheese frosting just melted on my tongue. Usually I have to carve off some of the frosting on cakes because it's just way to sweet for me. Not so with this cake! Every bite was enjoyed (over the course of 3 days so I could savor it longer). I also appreciated the nuts on the outer edge of the frosting! Prices are affordable and fair. I didn't think it was possible to find cookies for less than $1 in Seattle. I love being able to get an assortment of small cookies. They also gave a very generous coupon via Square for the next visit. I'll definitely be back soon to try their coffee cake and cookies! Thank you Byen Bakeri! read more

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Super bakery that I just happened to stumble upon while taking a friend to near by classes A nice selection and the strudel and other Danish were melt in your mouth Selection was somewhat limited as 1 pm in afternoon I went back another day at 7:30 in the morning as thought I would have first crack at a bigger selection but bummed as hardly anything out So went another day at around 2:30 and almost all sold out so missed again So maybe hit or miss and I will keep trying Staff always pleasant and accommodating and the little inside seating as well as outside tables most clean and inviting For sure one of top bakeries in Seattle and the quality was fantastic Jim at Maplelag in Minnesota Most aware of Scandinavian baking traditions Every Thursday we would take 50-100 pounds of potatoes and make lefse at our Nordic ski resortn read more

Stopped in to this bakery when I was in the area and needing a quick breakfast prior to a 3.5 hour appointment. I got the cinnamon roll for breakfast as well as a few other delicious treats (i.e. various cookies). I spent about $15 total which is not too bad for the items I received. The cinnamon roll was probably the best of everything, very delicious. I would come here again when in the area next. read more

Their bakery and everything is soooo wonderful Can not love it more The service is wonderful The coffee is gooooood I love it so much Pastry was not too sweet Love it so much right on the spot read more

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I strolled in looking for some lunch options and decided to get the NY pastrami sandwich. The ingredients in the sandwich were all fresh and the bread tasted fine, and it was overall pretty good sandwich. I wouldn't go out of my way to get it again but I'd go for it if I'm in the neighborhood. But it's kinda pricey, where half a sandwich costs $10.. read more

Wonderful Scandinavian-ish bakery, which will be my go-to if I need a kringle. The kringle was buttery, flaky, and had the perfect toasted almonds without being too sweet. It was a large size, nicely packaged as a gift or something with pizazz to bring to a party. The princess cake was decent, but tasted somewhat lacking in flavor/stale. However, the marizpan was fantastic - not overly sweet, the subtle almond comes through, and the simultaneously soft and crumbly texture is addictive. Cardamon bun was okay. I loved the idea of it more than the execution, which was a bit too sweet for my taste and slightly dry. read more

What a delicious cake i ever tasted, thank you, Ms Kate! I will be coming to see you Byen Bakery. read more

Byen Bakeri - This is one delicious cake ^_^. Thank you, Ms Kate! - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Heard great things about the danishes here and the raspberry one was well-balanced. Loved the tart raspberry center and flaky dough. Cardamom latte was a sweet counterpart. Just a stellar bakery overall and enticing to revisit and work through their large selection of pastries and breads! read more

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I moved to the east side and I would have to say the ONE place I miss (since the QA Wick closed) is Byen. Since I've last reviewed I have watched all of the British Baking Show and I'm convinced that even Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood would approve of the perfectly flaky laminated pastry and the not too sweet cheese and Marionberry Danishes. Their cookies are good, their cakes are good, their cardamom loaf is good - wait.... maybe it's good I moved away. Anyway if you're around the area I recommend coming here. Come EARLY because they do sell out of the good stuff. read more

Service is always great here. I had the chocolate ganache cake hitch hit the spot. Leave it out and let it come to room temperature before eating as it gets soft and decadent. read more

One of my favorite cakes is Swedish princess cake and what better place to find it than A NORDIC BAKERY! I finally had a chance to check out Byen Bakeri! This Scandinavian style bakery is super cute - there's a really pretty mural inside. The main reason I wanted to come was to try their princess cake, which they sell by the slice! (You can also order a whole Swedish cake too!) I also picked up one of their seasonal decorated sugar cookies - it was an adorable Viking cookie! The princess cake was soooo good!!! Definitely one of the best i've had! The cake part was good, the cream was fluffy, and the marzipan was yummy. The Viking cookie was yummy too! Can't wait to go back for more princess cake and to try their other goodies! read more

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Sooooo delicious for all things SScandi in the bakery and pastry department. During Christmas is the best time because you can purchase saffron buns and other fairly complex breads. Cookies and chocolates are a must to try here. The homemade truffles are best hands down to the creamiest thickest dense chocolate center. However, the main thing that drew me to this place is that they offer Princess Cake which is hard to find here in Seattle. They offer both mini and larger sizes. Absolutely worth a stop for the pastries and to take a little walk along the river. read more

So disappointed after all the great reviews. Came early on the weekend and picked out a selection of different pastries to try. Some were underdone inside and stale on the outside, and blanketed in too much icing. Flavors were underwhelming. I doubt I'll be back. read more

Loved the coffee and dessert. I ordered one from their specials and one another dessert Both were very delicious. read more

Byen Bakeri - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I went here for a pastry and sadly witnessed someone who seemed to be a manager berate an employee. It seemed unprofessional and I also feel like all of the pastries taste the same. Will not be returning. read more

We bought pricey but pretty tasty sandwich and pastry. A few tables available for dine in. A fairly large selection of breads. The sweet pastries and treats looked amazing - I wish I could've tried more of them. read more

I was so exited to try this place after driving by on multiple occasions! I got the marionberry danish, and it was super delicious. The pastry was buttery & flakey, and the filling was not too sweet & packed with a rich jammy flavor. The cream cheese was slightly sweet and complimented the jam well. I also got a drip coffee, and I would be back for the coffee alone. It has a deep cocoa flavor, which I love. They have a full case of delicious sweet & savory pastries along with a breakfast/lunch menu and a full espresso bar. This will not be my last stop at Byen, and I look forward to trying their smør toasts (especially the salmon & cream cheese one) read more

As a Norwegian-rooted American, it was exciting for me to find out that there is a lot of Scandinavian influence here in Seattle, something I haven't seen since my Wisconsin days. This bakery gets understandably busy on weekends, but despite this, I still had great service. The girl behind the counter made great pastry recommendations. Even the ones I saved for the next day remained soft, fresh, and not at all tasting day-old. My husband loved his jalapeño cheddar "cheese puff" which was a pretty big savory croissant-like pastry covered in cheese. I suppose it's kind of difficult not to love something like that. read more

Just delicious. A more modern take on Scandinavian pastries than Larsen's or Nielsen's. (These places are also great!) My personal favorites include anything with marzipan (esp the princess cake), their rye bread and anything with vanilla cream. I've been less impressed by their breakfast sandwiches, but will continue to keep Byen Bakeri in the sweet tooth rotation for a long time to come. read more

Yummy bake goods. Crispy and enough sweet. They also sell handmade cards. Friendly service. Outdoor seating is also available. Nice friendly ambiance. read more

Byen Bakeri - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing bakery! (As a professionally trained baker myself) Went for the first time today. Their bread and pastries are so good - I got the mini baguettes, a danish and a little breakfast sandwich. Their chai latte was also amazing. Perfect amount of spice and sweetness, not watery or sharp. Very nice customer service. read more

Byen Bakeri - Croissant (forget the name it's a special berry curd with candied lingonberries) - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Friendly staff, but an extremely disappointing experience. I am out of the country and had placed an order for my brother's birthday cake to surprise him. I recieved a phone call saying that the cake was ready for pick up, and that they would hold it for an extra day for him, no problem. He showed up the next morning and was told that the cake had been sold to someone else, so they just gave him a gift card instead. The woman on the phone said the front of house cannot see the invoices. There seems to be a big lack of communication within Byen which results in mistakes being made. My intention was not to give him a gift card to a bakery he doesn't go to, but to surprise him with a cake. I regret the tip I left, and wish I had the money back. I used to love this little bakery but will now steer my friends away from it. Plenty of other places to patronize. read more

Planned my visit here this morning last minute but have been wanting to come try the baked goods since it's a Scandinavian bakery! As someone who grew up in Norway, I was a bit disappointed with my experience. I was hoping to get some Skolebrød (literal translation is School bread), which is a staple in all Norwegian bakeries, but they were all out - even though it was only 8:30am. But that's not why I'm giving a 3-star rating. I couldn't help but notice that most of the items at the bakery didn't really seem to be Scandinavian - sure they had the famous Swedish Kladdkake and of course Kransekake, but I didn't find there to be many things I recognized that I would find in a traditional Scandinavian bakery. In fact, I felt that many of the pastries were more "Americanized" than they needed to be. I ended up buying the cinnamon roll, for example, and in Norway, we never use cream cheese frosting for them. Though it was good, I definitely felt like it lacked the Scandinavian flavor I was looking for. If you're looking for a bakery with classic goodies that you can find at most bakeries, this is a great place, but if you're after traditional Scandinavian baked goods, this might not be the right place. The coffee I got (a mocha) was very good. read more

Byen Bakeri - Cinnamon roll - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

great cookies. bread, and scandinavian specialty items like pastries, etc. Also huge and excellent sammies! I am halfway between Byen and Macrina and while I appreciate the Macrina cafe (basic as it is, its a nice palce to run into neighbors over a coffee), Byen is superior. Sorry, Macrina! read more

First good coffee we've had in Seattle. Best croissants since Luang Prabang. Wish we could come back more often.

We ordered deli sandwiches for lunch. A full Scandi Turkey on Swedish Rye with cardamom mayo and lingonberry jam and a half caprese with mozzarella, fresh tomato, pesto, and fresh basil on sourdough bread. We waited ten mins for the freshly made sandwiches. Both had enough sumptuous filling and tasted delicious. The staff were helpful and gave good suggestions. We did a takeaway although they do have places to sit inside. They sell other baked goods as well and seemed to be popular for birthday cakes. We were happy with our sandwiches. read more

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The pastries are awesome! The service was top notch! The bakery is clean and smells so yummy when you enter!