I always smelled this shop going past it, but somehow only ever thought to visit on Sundays (when it's closed). I finally remembered on a Saturday and was able to get a look! Lots of parking :) They have a ton of great extremely cheap bread options (like 2 loaves for $3, or $1 each, or for the pies, 2 for $1), and a couple others that are cheap but not suuuper cheap (the fancier loaves, ending up to be about $4 a loaf when I can get it for ...$4.50-5 a loaf in the grocery store). On our checkout I saw they also had sourdough loaves for $2 each but I'd already committed to bagels and a half loaf of Hawaiian so I couldn't justify getting more (despite the price!). That said, I noticed that the due dates were less than a week out from when I purchased, so I guess be aware that the breads may spoil sooner than expected! (I shoved mine in the freezer so it'll be fine.) Not sure when it would realistically make sense to take a trip here-- it's not exactly on the way to anything, though not far from home-- if I really needed bread I'd likely also need other groceries, and the savings for a single loaf of bread isn't really worth it. Maybe if I had a giant carb party or this was actually on the way to or from work, this would make sense. Still, I'm glad I finally got to peek around the shop! read more

I always drive past the store and smell fresh bread being baked. Notice I was close to the outlet so I had to stop by to see what it was about. I got me some muffins for a quick snack in the morning some bagels and boy oh boy are they soft and some cinnamon raisins bread. The ladies in the store was very informative and made sure I was able to find what I was looking for. read more

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Great customer service! Besides good prices on delicious bakery goods. The store is conveniently located near West Seattle & downtown corridor. read more

I love coming here to pick up some bread or bagels when I'm too lazy to drive to an actual grocery store. Everything's reasonably priced and I recently discovered their mini bagels which are so addicting. Franz always smells sooo good from blocks away in the mornings. The owner (?) let met bring my dog inside today and gave him some treats / gave us a little bag of ginger cookie treats to go after! So sweet of her! read more

A CD institution! My husband and I often play a game of "What's baking at Franz?" and we have to guess the current bread or pastry based off of the drifting smells from the bakery to our house. This is an easy choice when we need just a loaf of bread, some burger buns, or those last minute English muffins for breakfast. They stock a handful of other staples like milk and eggs, peanut butter, tortillas, salsa, condiments, etc. Daily specials and a markdown section too. read more

Franz Bakery Outlet Store - menus and prices - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is carb heaven! This place is within walking distance if you're local to International & Central District. There's a huge selection of various breads that you can find at normal grocery stores. The price difference from the Outlet Store and grocery store is pretty miniscule. The best part of this place is the wall of bargains where you can mix and match certain selections from 3/$5 and 4/$5. Just be wary of dates before checkout. read more

Franz Bakery Outlet Store - Wall of Bargain - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Located on a corner, cheap place to go for a good loaf of bread. Wow this place smells good when you walk in through the front door (smells of cinnamon and baked bread on this visit). Bread is crazy cheap here, we are talking about barely $1 for one loaf (there are also specials if you purchase multiple loafs). Bread items include sourdough, burger buns, hot dog buns, English muffins, bagels, cinnamon flavored bread, etc. They also sell some cookies, jams/ jellies, canned goods and bagged candies. If only I lived here, I would definitely become a regular. read more

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My first time here and I noticed that they had a fairly large but packed parking lot. I initially came to pick up some bagels and was overwhelmed with all the different bread choices and ended up buying some potato bread and raspberry filled powdered donuts. I was so busy taking yelp pictures and picking out bread I forgot to get bagels. Everything was a lot cheaper than what you would spend at the grocery store. I spent over $5.00 and they gave me some free hamburger buns on my way out. I would suggest coming here if your looking for a good deal and a larger variety of bread choices and it may even be fresher. They also have there own creme filled sponge cakes (also known as imitation twinkies) I think twinkies taste better but these seem to have more creme in them. (Next visit: Bagels!) read more

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Need some buns quick and fast? If you have time, it's worth the stop at one of the Franz Bakery Outlet Stores. Overall, I had a pretty pleasant experience in shopping at this bread outlet. Most of the bread are priced relatively cheaper than the local supermarkets and everything was locally made. What made the experience nice was that everything was clearly labeled so if you know exactly what you want, it's pretty easy to find it. For 2 sets of hamburger and 2 sets of hot dog buns, it was less than $5 total. However, if you spend anywhere close to $5 and up, there is a stand in the corner of the store that offers free items based on how much you spent. So not only do you buy things at an affordable rate, but you'll end up with a freebie as well! Even if shopping for bread isn't your kind of thing, Franz offers freshly made donuts and other items. If you love taking food pictures, I highly recommend coming and seeing the bread art. It looks pretty cool and overall, it's a great place to take kids if they're into cool art and treats. read more

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When I tried to enter the store today, the employee working there locked the door and shook her head indicating that the store was closed. I came to the store 5 mins before closing but the employee closed early and then started vacuuming and pretended not to see me. I am very upset by this because I was looking forward to buy my daily "after-work" donuts and I am a frequent customer here. Can you please advice your employees to not close early, even if its only a few mins. The fact that the employee (Older Blond Woman) just pretended not to see me when I was pointing to my watch that it was not closing time yet was extremely rude and offensive. This location continues to prove customer's needs are not a priority. read more

The setting: a blistery night in Seattle, election day. I had just completed my duty as a U.S. american, was walking to my car when I saw a scent floating in the air. "what's that?" sniff sniff sniff sniff It's baking bread! Lord love a duck! So I changed direction, followed my nose and entered the outlet store. They do have great bargains there: cheap wonder-type bread 5 for 5. Fancier breads that cost $4 in stores, 2 for $5. And they have cookies and donuts galore, too. Just don't make the mistake I did of running back to where they make the bread and placing your face into one of the loafs...it'll burn your face and they won't be very happy with you. read more

Franz Bakery Outlet Store - two trucks parked in a parking lot - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We found the product selection substantial, the staff to be consistently friendly. Plus, they are open every day, even during this pandemic! Mask up! read more

Great selection and great prices! Employees were friendly and helpful. The peach cobbler bread was amazing!! They also gave us a free donut, and the older loaves of bread are free. I bought the peach cobbler bread, lemon bread, mini bagels, cheese bagels, gluten free cinnamon bread, gluten free hot dog buns, and gluten free bread. Everything was great! Franz makes the best gluten free bread I've ever tasted. Highly recommended! read more

I've been curious about this place for years -- what would you even get at a bakery outlet? Misshapen loaves? Irregular donuts? I finally got a chance to find out on a weekend visit. The store looks and feels like a convenience store: dingy linoleum floors, harsh lighting, metal shelves crammed with stuff. And it partially is -- the front has a candy rack, bags of chips, and soda machine, apparently for the students of a nearby school. I was surprised by how many non-bread items they had -- canned food, spice mixes, jams and jellies, etc. The brands they carried seemed kind of sad and generic, though, kind of like the random brands you see at dollar stores. They carry Granny Goose chips, which I hadn't seen in years! The bread selection is more toward the back. There are tables of boxed donuts and sweet rolls, a case where you can buy single cookies, and then shelves of various kinds of bread, hot dog and burger rolls, English muffins, and so on. They did have some interesting things I don't usually see at stores, like brioche hot dog buns. But for the most part, it was basic white bread products. Unlike other reviewers, I didn't think the prices were especially cheap. They were lower than grocery stores, but maybe by 50 cents -- not a big enough difference to be worth making a special trip. If you have a big family or are stocking up for a big party, though, it could be worth it. To my surprise, I didn't find anything I wanted here, but I'm glad I finally went. If you are in need of large quantities of bread and rolls, this place is worth checking out! read more

I used to live a few blocks away from the bakery and I remember smelling freshly baked bread in the wEEee hours in the morning, :) Who doesn't like waking up to the smell of something baking in the oven? If you're looking to buy a lot of bread for cheap, this is the place to go! Unfortunately, I only buy enough bread to feed 2, so there is only so much I can get. The price (I think) is a lot cheaper than most grocery stores. Plus it fresh and comes right out the factory! Especially the freshly baked donuts in the morning...yum. I guess that's the advantage to working nights--I still live nearby so I get to pass by the bakery on my way home every morning and decide if I wanna drop in to get a treat. Plus I LOVE the occasional freebies when they are overstocked with items. read more

The only place I will buy bread. I have been going to Gai's (as it will forever be known to me) since the early eighties. I only go really to the discount rack where they have loaves of all kinds of bread marked down to like a buck a loaf. I get Milton's whole grain or multigrain and oftentimes they have sprouted grain breads there too. They also often have those fancy $6 at Costco loaves of Apple Streudel bread that my mom-in-law goes crazy for. And you can bet it doesn't cost $6. Employees there are always really friendly, some faces I've been seeing for over a decade which makes me feel warm and fuzzy. I always leave with a bag full of bread and have never spent more than $6-$7. Oh and they usually give you a free loaf of sourdough or hotdog buns or whatever they have surplus of that day. When I was a kid this was what we took down to Ivars to feed the geese. read more

I've been coming here since I was a kid for cheap bread. I miss when it was just Gai's though, as they had way more options. Like the giant chocolate chip cookies and fresh doughnuts in the counter that have been replaced by quick dough breads. Although they aren't as low quality as hostess was. The staff here are always friendly whenever I go in and they give you deals and extra bread if it's left over. read more

This is a great place to buy discount bread, english muffins, pitas, cookies, etc. If you spend more than about three dollars, you seem to get a free loaf of bread. Sometimes the free loaf is fantastic-- once our free loaf made the best french toast ever. There are some healthy whole grain types available without preservatives, if that floats your boat as well. Cheaper than anyplace else around. read more

I've lived a couple of streets over from this bakery for 2 years. The smell of bread and cinnamon rolls and donuts cruelly fills the air and wafts into our windows. And yet, I just went into the store for the first time this week. What was I waiting for? So many breads and so cheap. $1 boxes of donut holes (favorite)! read more

I love it. It is definitely a great place to get fresh bread. I live near by so I can go there weekly, so many bread to choose!

3 Reasons to Love this place... 1) You like carbohydrates more than life itself. 2) You're cheap. (or as I call it... financially responsible) 3) You like carbohydrates more than life itself. Useful notes: They give free bread away if you spend a certain amount, they take credit cards, the staff is friendly, and it smells amazing! read more

Just down the street and such a wonderful way to wake up everyday. We can smell the fresh baked bread every day. Their store has very reasonably priced items, and great selection. read more

I can NEVER find Texas Toast at the local grocery store and if I do it's an off brand that I've never heard of.. with a price tag not worth buying. Franz is mi go to spot for any bread need. I love the cashier she always has something great behind the counter.. warm cookies, fresh baked bread or even a smile. This places is great read more

When was the last time i"ve left this bakery empty handed? let's see... never? Their low prices are really a grab. the cleaver ways to sell goods. Putting then im packages and the organization is really good there, if you know what i mean. read more

Great deals with nice people. It's right up the street from home, we walk to it on Saturday afternoons and get a great deal on fresh bread! What more can you ask for? Some other reviewers have mentioned lack of customer service, but each time we've gone in, cashier has been very nice. I'll keep going back for the 21 grain organic bread! read more

So, many times I have gone to this place after Church on Sundays to get some cheap, but, high quality bread. This week I got like 5 loaves of Special Dark (like a rye bread) and flax bread for like $5.75. It's cheap, day old bread that's sold at this outlet, and it's saved me so much $ now. Like I said in my earlier review, for the best quality or pot-lucks I go to Grand Central Bakery, but, for my mid-week needs when I'm working I go here. Cool place. Thanks Franz. You're a cool dude. read more

This place saves me so much money! Not only do they sell cheap bread, they also have condiments and dry and canned goods. I go in here to buy shelf staples like tomato sauce, pasta, oatmeal and so on. When you spend a certain amount, you get to pick free bread from their extras. Since most things are better toasted, I tend to just freeze what I can't use. read more

This place sucks! The bread is horrible and tastes like it's old. I much rather buy my bread and bakery elsewhere! Also, their tracker drivers are very rude and racists!!! I had accidentally parked in the back and one of them came out shouting at me and telling me to go back to Mexico! Very rude and racist! Went inside to buy bread and this is how their trucker drivers treat their customers. Horrible place, would never buy anything from this place again or recommend to anyone or my dog. I rate this a zero if I can not even one rating. Hope Amazon close them down too! I would never spend a penny here! read more

If you live in the area and still purchase your bread at the grocery store then you're missing out. Prices on fresh bread beat any grocery store hands down, plus they have tons of deals. You even get a free loaf when you purchase a certain amount. Pro tip: buy surplus loaves and keep them in the freezer. read more

The staff is always friendly and quick to help you. Bread is 1/3 the price and I just stock up by throwing it in my freezer. The frozen bread helps my kids' whole lunch to stay cold and fresh. And they have Texas Toast bread. Fabulous for french toast! read more

This place is great if you set your expectations to "bakery outlet". You go here for affordable baked goods. We get some cinnamon bread, garlic bread and some dough-nuts usually after a dim sum breakfast. Not sure exactly how it works but I think for every $5 you spend you get a free item off the shelf behind you when at the cashier, we spent $10 today and came home with two items its great, garlic bread and english muffins for free :) read more

Ohh how I wanted to give Franz Outlet 5 stars!! I mean c'mon everyone around here knows Franz and I kind of knew what I was walking into when I visited. Im really not trying to knock Franz, the prices are simply unbeatable, for $23 and change I was seriously struggling to carry everything out! The staff was amazingly friendly and helpful, and to top it off you get free items as you walk out with purchases over $10! Ill admit if i was planning on a big backyard bbq or by chance needed to feed the entire U.S. Army, im fairly confident its within my budget at the Franz Outlet. But at the end of the day, between the bread and the buns, the cookies and everything else....its just Franz! Its nothing special! Its all standard grocery store bread, high production low quality folks, like every other bread you see in the grocery store. What can i say, if you want a lot of Franz bread for cheap go here. If you want good quality bread, definitely go somewhere else. Either way just be glad that if General Mattis ever calls and the troops need bread...you'll know where to send em'. Franz!!! read more

Really like the donuts and bread, and cheaper here than at the grocery stores. Friendly staff too