I have tried varieties of their pastries, and I am a fan of certain pastries :) I am Japanese, and love the sweet Azuki bean paste, but I was not a fan of Azuki bean danish or the Green tea and Azuki bean muffins. They did not seem to go well together. But, their croissants, chocolate croissants, macarons, and green tea cookies are amazing and to die for!! I was there today and bought some Earl Gray macarons. They were really yummy!! read more

Came here for the macarons... they are smaller than other places but also cheaper ($1.35) so we got a lot. Green tea is my favorite! Earl grey is second. The passion fruit is tart but tasty The black currant and raspberry are also tart, but not as fragrant as the passion fruit so i didn't like them as much. The chocolate was meh... tasted cheap. Got a green tea pastry with red bean - dad said it was dry lol Def would come back for more macarons . We wanted to try Honore bakery but they were closed for 2 weeks (LAME) read more

I like Fresh Flours, don't get me wrong. The coffee is great, and the pastries, well, it's no Honore, that's for sure. But still, tasty enough. What irks me is getting overcharged for already pricey coffee. Maybe it was just an honest mistake, but I got an iced coffee with 2 shots in it yesterday, which should have come to just a little over 3 bucks, and got charged almost $4.50. I should have said something, like I said, maybe it was an honest mistake. The barista tried to engage in some small talk afterword, which I just took to be a little over the top considering that I just involuntarily tipped. I was going to leave him an extra dollar anyways. Oh well, back to Honore next time... Thanks for listening. read more

I came in yesterday morning for the first time and was impressed with not only the selection, but the freshness and flavor of my pastry! There is plenty of seating, the staff are very friendly, and it's a cute and clean space. The layout of everything is intuitive, making it easy to spot your sugar-glazed victim before you get up to the register (and I am all about avoiding the fumbling have-to-make-a-decision-now-because-you're-staring-at-me-and-I-don't-even-know-what-you-have-yet encounters). I got a peach danish and it was delicious! Fresh fruit, lots of butter, flaky just as they should be. My only complaint (and it's not the establishment's fault, but a review has to be a total overview) is that I don't think pastries should be as expensive as local bakeries/shops have them priced. Regardless, I am sure I will be back. As a side - I would definitely recommend this as a nice place to take a date or a visiting relative. read more

Fresh Flours is conveniently located on Ballard Avenue. It's the perfect place to grab a quick espresso as you wonder around the Sunday Ballard Market. That's what I did yesterday. They make great cappuccinos. They also have a nice variety of delectable and original goodies. For example, they have green tea muffins. The staff is very friendly. Check it out. read more

My company moved from a building with Starbucks in the lobby to a building without. For the first couple of weeks, I drank the gross office coffee, bemoaning the loss of my morning Starbucks on the way upstairs. A coworker pointed me toward Fresh Flours and I now bemoan the lack of Fresh Flours on every corner. One by my house? One by school? Please? The employees are friendly and hilarious. The pastries are peerless and the coffee is O . . M . . G to die for. Seriously, the smoothest, richest Americano I've had in Seattle. read more

Wow Carmelized onion and Swiss cheese croissant was lovely on a drizzly day sitting in the front window with a delicious coffee watching the farmer's market foot traffic. read more

Nice to have a good bakery/cafe in Ballard. Good stumptown coffee, wifi, nice mugs! That's what the people want. We enjoyed our coffees sitting in the window watching the farmers market shoppers wander by. I'd still call Cafe Fiori better, but I'm influenced by the cool chairs out back! read more

One of my Minneapolis Yelp friends suggested we stop here during my trip. We were so excited when we realized how close it was to my friend's place! We stopped in for a sandwich and a treat to take to the gardens by the locks with us. We got the yam, mushroom, artichoke sandwich on multigrain. The veggies were really fresh. Our mistake for not adding cheese and having it grilled. That would have made it even better -- and held it all together more. We got the basque cake, which had good flavor but was a little dry. The Ethiopian blend coffee more than made up for it though! Ethiopian is by far my favorite, so I drink it often. This one was quite possibly in the top five I have ever had. It had the nice, earthy, slightly berry flavor to it, but it also had a hint of apricot. Delicious! read more

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Cold Quiche. Overcooked pastries. We stopped there for a quick bite. the place is cute and trendy, but the service is average and after waiting almost 20 minutes for a small quiche that after a couple of times of re-heating was still cold, it is pretty difficult to give the place anything better than a 2. The pastries were all a bit on the burned side and the macaroons were good, especially the 5 flavor box we took home. The passion fruit was bar far my favorite and worth trying for sure. Unfortunately given the quiche experience, I would say there are plenty of cute coffee shops in the area that should be a lot better than this place. Would not go back other than to grab a to go box of macaroons. read more

I got to try the Azuki (red bean) croissant and the coconut carrot cake thanks to the 50% pastry Happy Hour that a fellow Yelper shared about. Both were very mild in sweetness (in a good way) and very well worth the $3.20 I paid total. I am obsessed with red bean and was pleasantly surprised to find such an item on their menu! Would definitely advise locals to visit between 4-5pm to snag some deals before end of day! read more

Visited today and was not dissapointed, tucked away off of Market Street in Ballard was a small shop that features house-made baked pastries, Japanese fusion treats, bagels and other small bites. There's a large chalk menu board hanging on the wall with readable text. There is a trey with two pitchers of water and small plastic cups for self-serve iced water. While pour water I got a peak at the kitchen, of which is huge! When I visited there was a bit of a line, but customer service was great! The cashier was able to multi-task multiple orders. What impressed me the most was when he was pouring an espresso for another guest asked if I wanted a drink and prepped it amongst his other orders. I ordered a chocolate croissant, box of macaroons, and an 8 oz latte. I'm a big fan of Stumptown roasters and they did justice to the brand. What impressed me most about my interchange was, after I paid and before I put my wallet in my purse the cashier had all parts of my order ready! Bit of a wait, but great service. I'm excited to return but will definitely visit during off-peak times. read more

This is my favorite coffee shop in Ballard. Actually, this is consistently the best coffee shop I have ever been to. The latte art is beautiful, the milk temperature is right on, the coffee never tastes burnt, and when you order your drink for there; it is served in a proper cup with a saucer. They offer an abundant of delicious looking pastries that are baked in house. My personal favorite is the raspberry oat muffin. Probably my favorite thing about this place is the ambience. I enjoy staying here for a couple of hours to do homework or chat with a friend. The baristas are super-nice in a non-phony-kinda'-way, the seating available is comfortable, and the internet is reliable. They also play good music here (good volume too). read more

Nice find on Ballard Ave. They were giving out free cookies today for their grand opening! $1 coffe drinks too! Fresh Flours has a nice modern space with wxsposed brick and a peekaboo view of the back baking area. A+ for serving stumpyoen and my free chocolate chip and butter cookie was delightful. Just the right amount of crisp outside and chewy, chocolatey, and nutty goodness. We'll be back to try the other baked goodies! read more

Cafe has a really nice variety of bakery goods, both savory and sweet, which is always appreciated. Their chai is really great. The staff was very nice and helpful. The seating was a little sparse and not the most comfortable. read more

I like small businesses like this one. I enjoyed their coffee and pastry. They are affordable ill definitely coming back again when I'm Ballard. read more

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Cute bakery/cafe with a bit of Japanese infusion and twist. Husband and I tried their Azuki red bean paste croissant and the black sesame cookie-both reasonably priced. Croissant was crispier, almost seemed over-baked, than others we've tried around the area. The beans inside were perfect, not too much and not too sweet; it complimented the croissant really well. The black sesame cookie I expected to be buttery and melt-in-your-mouth feel but got more of a crunchy crispy taste. Still good but not what I had expected. Next time, I want to try their matcha tea pastries. Sounds amazing! They also have a variety of other baked goods- quiches, macaroons, muffins, bagels, etc. Service was amazing. The guy working was really friendly, conversational and approachable. It's very spacious inside with plenty of chairs, bench space to sit at inside and outside of the cafe. read more

Killer little cafe with breakfast sandwiches, muffins, and croissants. I was looking for a quick bite to eat while on the go and this place hit the spot. I grabbed two bagel, egg, bacon, n cheeses along with a ham n cheese croissant, strawberry rhubarb Danish, powdered sugar almond croissant, and a lemon crusted muffin. Of course I had to try a bite of each. The croissants were just the right amount of flaky while still being moist and buttery on the inside. The lemon sugar crusted muffin was incredible. i thought i was eating birthday cake. yummy. Service was friendly, quick, and the interior made me want to stay. About 12 little tables, fresh coffee, and some window seats to watch all the daily hubbub of passers-by there in Ballard. My wife loved the Mocha with whip cream and she's a super coffee snob, so thumbs up! Location: can't beat it. Right in the heart of Ballard and represents it well. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Cute place tuck in a quiet corner with a good collection of baked goods. Almond croissant was my personal favorite!

Super cute, located in downtown Seattle right next to an apartment/ condo building. Super yummy food and coffee! I was only visiting the city but I would go back! read more

The last time I visited Ballard, I searched for cafe and bakery like this but wasn't able to find one on Ballard Ave. This is a great little addition to the neighborhood. Still on pursuit of the best croissant in every major city across the US, I am pleasantly surprised to find that Fresh Flours produces an excellent one. I'll definitely come back the next time I'm in town. read more

The baked goods are pretty good, with interesting varieties. The coffee is fine, but they charge a rather steep extra fee for iced drinks. Big time not cool. The green tea latte is interesting. The wifi also works fine. I haven't had any issues with the baristas. I try to be friendly to them, and they respond by being nice. One concern is that there always seems to be flies in the store, another not cool. The music can get pretty loud too. Get rid of the ice drink penalty and deal with the flies, and this place would be better. read more

There's not much that beats the Ballard farmers market on any given Sunday. And when you're down here watching the market, make sure it's from a warm chair with a warm cup of anything from the window chair in Fresh Flour. Here I sit in Fresh Flour, a relatively new addition to Old Ballard Ave with a latté in hand and the market's endless line of walkers. Fresh Flour is one of the few bakeries in the area that provide a wide variety of pastries, sandwiches and coffee drinks. Not much seating to pick from but if you can score a window seat it will make your visit all that much better. The beverages are made with as much love as the pastries and the staff aren't too stand-offish. I'd you are in Old Ballard you must stop here at least once. With that: 2 stars for the seating 4 stars for pastries 4 stars for coffees read more

Pros: tasty pastry with sausage and herbs, decent green tea selection, clean surrounding, cute macarons Cons: barely any place to sit, indifferent staff, lots of table hogs (ppl who buy a latte and sit around all day), no place to park on Sundays Worth the trip? Meh. read more

Still can't believe I hadn't stopped in here before! Delicious coffee (uber-silky/creamy mocha) and croissants (especially the ham and cheese, the caramelized onion, or even the chocolate). I really wish I had been hungrier so that I could have tried one of the bagels with some of their fresh creams. Service was also awesome as well: when they had mistakenly burned a croissant for leaving it in too long they just handed over a fresh one with a sincere apology. Will be back and will try the one in phinney too! read more

How do you have one worker for 6 customers, I mean if they were speedy I'd understand but jeez pick up the pace. No one is gonna stand around and wait for the simplest coffee. read more

I must admit that I feel that Fresh Flours has the best Almond Croissants I have ever had. Although all their pastries are tasty. The Peanut Butter Cookie, Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie, Green Tea Cake, Chocolate Croissants, and Quiches - all good. The coffee here is great, using Stumptown. My short Soy Latte is always the pick me up I need. Not to mention that coming here on a semi regular basis, the Barista knows you and remembers your drink. Always makes you feel welcome. I am so happy I stumbled upon this place. Makes those long damp days deal-able! read more

Great Saturday morning spot! So many tasty options, it was hard to choose! I got the carrot coconut muffin, husband got a chocolate croissant and mocha. My muffin was so good! He loved his croissant. The mocha was extra chocolate-y, in a good way. There was ample seating (9:30am Sat), though I assume the place is packed on Sundays. Free wifi--another plus. We had great customer service. Some reviewers had bad service here--I guess it depends on who is working. Will definitely come back the next time we feel like a little indulgence at breakfast. read more

I came for the macarons. Although they had quite the variety and original flavors to boot, the macarons I had, clearly tasted like fridge when I first took a bite. I was not pleased. After you get over that first bite, it's an okay macaron. Definitely better than Le Panier but most definitely not as good as Honore. It's a bit too sweet for my liking. I was surprised to say that their best one was the Earl Grey! I may stop by from time to time because the macarons are only around $1.40 ish a cookie. Had they been more than that, I would have been irritated because they wouldn't have been worth it. Ambiance is great. A large variety of pastries. Customer service was good. read more

I love Stumptown coffee. So this is an automatic win for me. I usually judge a coffee place by its Americanos. Unadulterated coffee. Fresh Flours has got it down. It always has the perfect amount of water. Sometimes I opt for an almond milk latte or in the summer, Cold Brew. But the Cold Brew gives me the jitters so I try not to go too crazy. But both of those options are excellent. The breakfast sandwiches are awesome. The croissants and very light and flaky. Pretty much all flakes and it's very overall delicious. You can't really mess up a egg, cheese, and bacon sandwich. Service is good once you're a regular, sometimes they are understaffed so it can be kind of slow. They also allow dogs which is great because I hate seeing dogs tied outside. read more

I spent several hours doing work in Fresh Flours and I got so much done! The staff are friendly, they play cool music but it's not too loud, gets my energy up to do work. It's a nice scene out the window too. Green tea red bean muffin was delicious and so was the tea. read more

Although I think we came at a busy time, it took 5 minutes for someone to acknowledge the waiting customers and take orders. The chai tea was not great, but the baked goods are good. read more

fresh Flours is a coffee shop on the corner of 8th Ave in SLU. Delicious coffee, specialty pastries & cookies (macarons are sooo good!) Covid precautions include limited number of customers in the store at once. Hand sanitizer & disposable masks are available. read more

I really like their almond croissants. Loads of almond-y filling. Ok, this is not going to sound normal but I actually like the almond croissants here more than Besalu's almond croissant. I don't know about the other pastries. I always get an almond or chocolate almond croissant. Hey, I know what I like. :) Would I drive here from across town and search for parking and all that? Maybe not. I'm lucky that I live in the area. Although if you love almond croissants, yeah maybe. Save one for me, ok? They also make a nice green tea latte. read more

My favorite coffee place. Staff is always friendly and coffee is always good. They whips up my drinks pretty quick so I'm on and out which is nice . read more

My new favorite coffee shop in Seattle! Everything I ordered was so delicious, I had to come back for a second day in a row. Baristas were super friendly, too. Make sure to try a sweet and savory pastry along with your coffee. You won't regret it! read more

Great Euro/Japanese bakery. I always get croissants when I go and they are very very good, crispy, flaky, and buttery. They have Grace harbor Farms yogurt which lets me know they are quality minded. I have not tried their other pastries but they look good: Tarts, pithiviers, quiches, macaroons and sandwiches. read more

As a guest of Hotel Ballard, this roomy yet quaint coffee shop/bakery was only a few steps away. The array of croissants could make anyone drool, but they also have plenty of other pastries and cookies to choose from. The sign outside says they have the best green tea lattes, but the staff said it was just a marketing sign from the green tea company they use. The staff is super friendly and the heart in my dirty chai tea latte made me melt. Not to mention the chocolate croissant that was delectable. I recommend getting them heated. read more

Stopped by this bakery with my boyfriend and we are both fans of the ham and cheese croissants! They are comparable in quality to some delicious croissants I had while in france, so I'd say they're doing things right! My macchiato was okay, but I feel like the coffee didn't shine as much as the baked good (which makes sense). Definitely will return! read more

This review is for the staff. They are always friendly, and remember me when I come in for my coffee during my breaks. They have the perfect ratio of friendly small talk to promptness so that I never feel like I'm being rushed...and in rarely tapping my feet at the person ahead of me in line. Their pastries are quite good, and I MIGHT be in live with their blueberry and lemon curd one. Their coffee is pretty good too...although I keep my orders simple. Ive never had a bad shot. read more