Freya Bakery and Cafe has a good ambiance and solid food. I came in needing a balanced breakfast from an East Coast flight and ordered the healthy bowl with bacon. It had eggs, tomatoes, pineapple chunks, cheese, arugula, mushrooms, onions, and of course- bacon! It was warm and filling, which was just what I needed. It came with a side of toast that was solid too. There is plenty of seating here and lots of people doing work on laptops or catching up with friends. I would come back! read more

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Great coffee shop/bakery that took over the Specialty's space. The remodeling inside makes the place look sleek and modern and there's a ton of seating for groups and solo diners. Cool overhead lights, too. I had a blueberry danish which was fresh and sweet and crispy and chewy - all the things a danish should be. Also had a vanilla latte which was great. Service was fast without being rushed and friendly. read more

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I think this establishment is just fine. Was early for a shift and wanted a coffee. The staff were friendly, the coffee was fairly quick and overall was a solid beverage. I ordered an iced caramel latte. This place is huge and I suspect great for lunch, I would be willing to try if I was in the area. Also, if you are looking for bagged beans, they have that and they also list their roast date. For those that know, you know! read more

Pricey! 2 medium Americanos and an applet tart - just under $30 service was quick and they brought coffees to table. Americano was weak! Skimped on the coffee but apple tart was tasty. For the prices, not likely a place I would frequent often. read more

Freya Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I got an iced butterscotch latte with a tomato & ricotta cheese croissant and both items were 10/10. Butterscotch is not a flavor I normally come by at coffee shops so I just had to try it out and heavens almighty was it delicious!! It was sweet but not too sweet, the espresso wasn't burnt or bitter, and it reminded me of when my grandma gave me this candy as a kid when I'd beg for a sweet treat. As for the croissant it was a winner for me as well. I mean it's tomato, cheese, and flaky buttery bread so not much space for things to go wrong. Service was quick and if you choose to dine in they'll give you a number so once you find a spot to post up in they'll bring out your order right away. Seating here was also immaculate, so many options to choose from tables to stools to couches to booths this places has it all. I was only in town for work so I'm sad I can't come here on the regular but if you're in the area definitely please check this place out!! read more

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I've been watching this place come to fruition and it looks like it's worth it. The inside is like a beautiful French cafe. And I love a separate pastry counter and coffee bar area - one of my favorite looks. You just feel like so many good things are going on. I enjoyed a delicious jasmine tea with honey and a slice of buche de noel. A delightful treat. read more

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This gives warrior goddess vibes. lol I came just cuz that. Got a small coffee and service was great. Quick and simple. Seating areas were my favorite. There's so much space here. read more

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We came here after seeing a show at the 5th Avenue Theater. It is really close by. On a Saturday afternoon, it was about half full. It was not very noisy. They were playing music that we could hear pretty well. We had a choice of multiple different types of seating and tables. There are some comfortable options and some more business type options. We ordered iced lattes and blueberry lemon cake. We took a number to our table and waited for it to come. It all came out really fast. The servers and cashier were all nice and helpful. The coffee was really good. The cake was also really good. It had a nice layer of cream that was intensely lemony. It was a nice place to sit, talk and eat for a bit after a show. I had a nice time here. read more

Freya Bakery & Cafe - Blueberry lemon cake, iced lattes - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The baked goods, food, and coffee are delicious here. It's such a pretty cafe to sit and chat for a bit. The salmon we had was cooked well and tasted fresh. The bakery items were soft, pillowy and just the right sweetness. You wait in line and place your order, they'll call your name to get your order for the coffee and place your food at your table if you're sitting. I totally forgot to take pictures of the bakery items...too eager to eat them lol. Well worth it though. read more

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Beautiful relaxing space with lots of seating. Iced mocha is really good. Service is good, employees will bring drinks and food to your table if you dine in. read more

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Food & coffee absolutely on point - the best of both worlds, Hagen coffee and Freya pastries. Absolutely worth getting something to go from here. The space is modern with a good mix of tables and bar-tops. However, relaxing or conversation is impossible due to the loud euro-house music constantly blasting through speakers that can't handle the volume. I'm not an audiophile but the sound quality is absolutely terrible and not helping anyone. The service is so-so - I get the feeling from the staff that they're doing you a favor by fetching a croissant from the counter and putting it on a plate. Overall, this venue can't seem to decide if it wants to be a relaxing, high-end city cafe or a trashy Ibiza nightclub. Your best option is to get your stuff to go, then sit in relaxing and beautiful architecture of Cedar Hall just next door. read more

Upon arrival can't help noticed SO MUCH CRUMBS on the tables, chairs, floor After we got one pastries, we get in!! All the pastries are so deliciously flakey! Baristas were kind and answered all our questions, quick service, we ordered multiple items so we got a number and they brought our food to us. The ordering area where the pastries, coffee bar is on on side of the cafe while the sitting area on the other side. They had a beautiful Christmas tree which made it feel really homey. There are table/ chair or couch/ chair areas. We had our 2 kids with us and it was comfortable for us read more

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Cafe across from our hotel with great matcha drinks and breakfast croissant sandwiches. read more

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My husband and my cousin are OBSESSED with chocolate, specifically chocolate cake so when I read all the amazing reviews of this "Dutch Chocolate Cake" I said, we HAVE to come here and I'm glad we did. It was perfectly moist and not too decadent where you couldn't finish it. Absolutely worth it. My other cousin got the Cardamom Knot, but unfortunately, that was more on the dry side. The next time I'm in town, I'm very curious about the Mokka Dome and Matcha Dome! Their interior is so beautiful and carefully crafted; was totally my style that I took photos for inspo. There's ample seating and just a great place to visit! read more

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Not Scandinavian style pastries. For example, had a Kugelhopf listed as a Scandinavian pastry (that's German/Austrian, not common in Scandinavia), which tasted like bland overproofed pizza dough lightly coated in plain granulated sugar. Feels like an attempt to appropriate "Nordic chic" imagery for what's basically a chain cafe with an eclectic array of pan-European influenced pastries. If the pastry I had was good, I'd forgive the reach on their branding, but it was not good. read more

This is a beautiful cafe with ample interior seating. There is a kiosk at the front where you're able to order drinks or anything from the breakfast or lunch menu but it doesn't include pastry items-- super convenient for folks who don't have time to wait in line if there is a long line of patrons. There is also quite an assortment of pastry items in the case to select from as well. My sister and I ordered the København Latte, Golden Pear Cappuccino, Churro Cruffin, and a Pear Creme Brûlée. For the latte I had the option of either ordering a hot drink or a cold one and I chose regular milk as my base. I wasn't sure if I was going to finish the drink and the Creme brûlée so I requested for my order to be "to go". Since my sister's order was a dine-in, we picked up a number card and found a seat. A server then came by with our drinks. Neither of the drinks really impressed us. The Cappuccino felt more "peppery" than "pear sweetness". The latte had faint almond notes and a stronger cardamom after taste. The pastries were a home run for us! The pear Creme brûlée has actual cut slices of pear in the center with some creme layered underneath. It wasn't super crunchy or crisp but the brûlée exterior was very tasty. The cruffin was slightly more oily on the outside than I would have liked but the layers on the cruffin were so good-- crisp on the edges yet soft on the inside. I'm not sure why it's called a "churro cruffin" since I don't taste much of cinnamon but the vanilla filling was really nice and paste-y-- not the runny liquid type. Would love to come by again next time I'm in the area to try out more of their pastries! read more

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Seattle is known for it's Scandanavian community, and Freya is the perfect place to experience coffee and pastries in downtown Seattle. The cafe is large and light filled, but well laid out to create areas of coziness and "Hygge". Menu items are a little pricey, but you will be happy with whatever you order, and you'll enjoy hanging out here for quite a while! read more

Freya Bakery & Cafe - Cup of coffee in the spacious, light filled cafe on 5th Avenue - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped by because all the pastries looked so pretty. We ordered the avocado toast and ham/cheese toast with an egg. Both were so pretty, very well presented and the food tasted very fresh. Definitely on the pricier side, but the space and presentation is very upscale, great spot to bring friends/family. Parking: street parking, definitely will be difficult to snag a spot since it's in downtown. read more

Freya Bakery & Cafe - beet avocado toast, ham/cheese toast - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Morning drop by- one latte $5.5 and one breakfast bun $13. Walked in 8:45am, acceptable line and got food in about 8 minutes. The coffee shop is clean and neat, modern black around the outside and inside has neat white marble countertops. Easy to find seating and enjoy the food. The breakfast bun is dry ( definitely did not taste like a freak bakery) and latte is ok no special wow wow here. Considering the price I paid, only 3 stars for the overall experience. read more

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I was really excited to come here and grab a pastry, and the blueberry one looked so good. Naturally, I asked if they could warm it up... and was told no. Which was interesting, considering they were actively warming other breakfast items. Apparently pastries don't qualify? Not sure what the cutoff is, but okay. So now I'm sitting here with a pastry I haven't even eaten, because I wanted it warm and that was somehow too much to ask. On the bright side, my husband's quiche was great. Probably because... it was warm. Overall, it's fine, but I wouldn't come back if you're hoping to enjoy a warm pastry. That seems to be a luxury item here. read more

Very nice cafe that replaces the old Specialty's Cafe & Bakery. The place looks like how Specialty's looked like when it was still open. The staff are all very happy and helpful. - Strawberry-Coconut Cloud iced latte with macadamia milk: Pretty tasty drink. - Blueberry Danish: so crispy yummy. read more

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Just wanted a quick bite and came across this place Vibe is nice and relaxing with good music choice The latte flight was soooo cute!!!! I actually enjoyed them all! Im normally a basic vanilla latte girly and i braved out of my comfort zone. So glad I did! The Salmon plate was soooo good! Cucumbers are spicy so be warned lol I set my mouth on fire . Service was quick and friendly and helpful on deciding what to get. Def would come again read more

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This place is great. Picture it: I'm hungover in the hotel the morning after a Mariners game. My wife gets up early and walks there while I'm still sleeping and purchases an assortment of sweet and savory items. When she woke me up, we tried each one together. Every single pastry was to die for! Please try this place, both the savory and the sweet ones. read more

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Cafe Hagan is a steeple of mine. This Freya bakery Café location is one of the bigger locations with lots of seating and room. They have a toco bar. You could also order with somebody at the front. They make a lot of baked goods fresh daily and in-house, which you cannot go wrong. My only complaint is that the matcha it was served a glass cup container and it was a hot drink so holding it was a bit difficult. Other than that, I would be back again. read more

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Wish we went here on day one and I would have went every single day of my trip. Of course we went on the last day. Everything smelled yummy and the decor was Nordic and grounded with plants all over. We went right when they opened and it was popping. Literally felt like we walked into a club. Vibe was on and our moods were made for the rest of the day. Such a fun breakfast and experience. read more

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This cafe/bakery has been on my bucket list for a while, and it did not disappoint. They were founded by Cafe Hagen, and it's an extension of the Hagen coffee brand. Freya is ultimately the bakery piece to the Hagen brand. The pastries were so delish, I am already dreaming of going back to get the blueberry danish. The espresso flight was described perfectly by the team, and presented in a way that should be consumed. The overall location is not in the best area for parking as you will most likely have to park in a garage, or walk/take public transportation. However, the overall interior was great as it had so much seating, smelt so sweet inside, and had a nice vibe/energy to it. Music was an interesting choice as they were playing EDM at 8am, but whatever works I guess. read more

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The coffee and service are really good! Great flavors, maybe a little on the sweet side sometimes, but a nice treat overall. I am a bit disappointed in their baked goods, though. I've had the red velvet muffin and the blueberry lemon coffee cake. Both were over-baked and the muffin tasted a little burnt. Also the frosting on the muffin was grainy. read more

An absolutely GEM! Beautiful interior with plenty of space to work and meetup with friends/coworkers. Extensive pastry selection with house baked sweet and savory selections + their own menu with traditional lunch specials and light bites. Coffee was INCREDIBLE - smooth, robust, and rich. I can't recommend this spot enough. If you love the original Freya location, but want more space to hangout and enjoy a quality cuppa then this is the spot for you! Perfect for team meetings, a cute date, or just a space to relax and people watch! read more

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I wanted to love this place but their service isn't always consistent or the best. I'll still come back here because their pastries are pretty tasty. The first time I came here was with a few friends. We ordered sweet and savory pastries. When we ordered the pastries they didn't ask us if we we wanted it warmed up and I totally forgot to ask. But because we were dining in I assumed they would. So when our order came out, our savory pastry was not cold but not warm either, so room temp and it didn't taste as good as it could've. They also brought our drinks out to us and when we took a sip we realized it wasn't what we ordered and they had switched our drinks. So we waiting for them to make us new ones. Not the best experience. The second time I came here, got some different pastries and asked them to warm it up which tasted pretty good. Lots of seating inside and people come here to work, catch up, or just chill. read more

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I was in Seattle visiting and I just happened to be staying right near this coffee shop. Every single pastry on this countertop look so delicious it was really hard to choose. I ended up getting a chocolate chip croissant and a caramel cappuccino. Both items were amazing. The place offers a lot of seating where you can do homework, group hangouts which seemed really nice. not to mention the service was really good. read more

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This is my go-to coffee shop when I visit downtown Seattle for specialty lattes and bakery items. They have danishes and croissants ranging from pear creme brûlée to spinach to croissant muffins! Absolutely delicious. The rose berry latte is so smooth, not overly sweet like Starbucks, and has a hint of rose. So easy to drink. I went at 8am on a Thursday and the line was to the door. However, if you're just ordering coffee, there are two tablets where you can skip the line and order. I didn't see them until I was standing in line looking around for 10 minutes. The line was a bit slow but if you want a pastry, then you need to stand in it. This is a great place to study or hang out with a friend. There's lots of comfy seats around to hang out. read more

Loud music, expensive pastries, slow service, and this is just about all i have to say but less than 85 characters

we came here to get a cake and it was genuinely one of the worst experiences we have had. we specified the pick up time between 4 and 5 PM. They made us wait 20 minutes and when they finished and we took the cake home, it was completely frozen. We couldn't even stick a candle through it. Additionally, I had specified a message and they completely misspelled the name. I would love my money back if possible, because this is actually absurd. We had to microwave the cake four or five times before it was actually edible. This is very unfortunate because I never like leaving one star reviews and the sandwich was actually quite good. But this cake experience was genuinely so disappointing. read more

Freya Bakery & Cafe - Could not stick the grey candle in. Also look at the ice on top - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We had just parked in downtown, when I spotted "Freya" at a corner that has been dark for several years. My curiosity got the best of me, and we walked over. Behold, Freya is a bakery, coffee shop, plus sandwiches, toast, brunch, serving cookies, cakes, and more. Woohoo! This darkened corner vacated by Speciality's has come back to life with a local company (I later learned). The interior layout is the same as before - baked goods and ordering on the right, several standing tables at the front for those enjoying coffee and a snack, more seats in the back. The cashier was super friendly. I bought my standard chocolate chip cookie ($4.50). Oh my, it is soooo good. It has a brown outer rim, soft horizontally except outermost edges, a slight crisp, and I can hold the cookie without it breaking. I like tasting the browned-sugar-ness of a cookie. (Is that a word?) Their version is thinner; a bit thicker would be good, too. We looped back to buy a second cookie after visiting SAM, because I liked it so much. We were eyeing their cake slices too (requires refrigeration), but we weren't going home yet. Next time! The toast and sandwiches look/sound really good, too. They are named Freya, because they serve Scandinavian dishes also. The cashier said they opened two weeks ago, and business has been busy. I am excited to have this addition here and to have a place for a snack so near 5th Avenue Theatre again! Cookie - 4.5 Stars, rounded up overall rating for service and location read more

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a great cafe in downtown seattle and super spacious! there's a bunch of pastry options and drinks as well. i got the churro cruffin which to my surprise also had a cream filling inside. it was super delicious just wish it was a bit more flakey (per my liking). i also got the matcha latte which was unfortunately very milky. the music inside can be a bit loud so slight warning if you are trying to get work done. the workers here are super sweet and i'll definitely be back to try the other pastries read more

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This is a shiny new cafe. I visited in the late afternoon to grab food for supper in my hotel and breakfast the next morning. The selections were picked over, but I still found plenty of options. The croissant club sandwich is probably one of the best cold sandwiches I've had in a long time. Good bread, lots of turkey, plus cheese, mustard, avocado. It was filling! I also got a raspberry slice for dessert, which was like a freshly made Pop Tart. The next morning, I had a kouign amann and chocolate croissant; even though they were not fresh, they were still delicious and highly enjoyable. read more

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I ordered the best chocolate cake slice I've had in a while. Wow!! Creamy chocolate. Moist cake. I could tell they were using some sort of liquor. Perhaps Cherry. That really emboldened the flavor. I would definitely order this again. The servers were friendly and direct. Prompt service! That's all you need. There wasn't any seating issues for me. Thank goodness for that. I enjoyed my treat. Two thumbs up! read more

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I dined in and stayed for a few hours to complete some work remotely on a Friday morning and stayed through lunch. There was plenty of comfortable seating options, although there were limited seats near an outlet. The wifi worked well and bathroom was tidy. They had plenty of food and beverage selections. I ordered a small hot coffee and the chicken meatball lunch plate. Both were great! I appreciate the use of real silverware, plates, and mugs when dining in (compared to eating and drinking out of to-go containers). The lunch plate was prepared quickly, and the staff delivered the ordered items to my seat. Staff was very kind and constantly went around to wipe down tables once unoccupied. I would definitely return and recommend this location for anyone needing a place to hang out with folks, working remotely, or just looking for a chill modern cafe. read more

1st time visiting Seattle Washington, 1st morning and this place caught my eye from the good reviews and beautiful pastry case. It did not disappoint either. I order 3 different pastries and they were happy to cut them all in half. Coffee was wonderfully bitter and silky smooth. If in the area I would give this place a shot because the effort shows. I got 5 drinks and 3 pasties total, everyone was happy. read more

Beautiful cafe in the heart of downtown Seattle. It's kitty corner from the Rainier Square Building (aka The Boot Building) on 5th and Union. I caught the bus up here after work. Staff member at the register was friendly. You can take food to go or dine in. I ordered a croissant sandwich and they offered to warm it up. I liked the interior design. Lots of table space for gatherings. I liked the space for the barista too. They can move around comfortably. The music was a cool lounge vibe. Definitely a good spot to chat with friends or co-worker besties. I haven't tried Hagen coffee yet. That will be for my next visit. read more

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