When we stopped in, the line wasn't as bad as went I came in the first time. Lots of employees here to help and they were fast and efficient with orders. This time around I ordered the double chocolate sable and then 5 flavors of the macarons. Note to self: Do not get the sable cookies! I'm such a sucker for them and they weren't even tasty to me... The macarons, on the other hand, were to die for. The flavors I got were chocolate, mocha, pistachio, cafe and caramel. I loved them all and enjoyed each flavor. Each macaron was $2 each and worth every penny. Delicious-o!!! read more

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For as expensive as this place is, it is delicious. But what can you say, isn't every French bakery? I'm also one to try the savory stuff and their spinach and cheese croissant was absolutely delicious. My other favorite was a lemon cream tart. read more

The best bakery in Seattle, with Macrina a very close second place. (And when in Olympia, don't forget to visit Bread Peddler and Left Bank.) read more

THE BEST MACAROONS IVE EVER HAD. I got the wild strawberry flavor and it was worth the wait and the line! Definitely check out this place when you go to Pikes Place!! read more

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I love this place. This bakery is my favorite experience of Seattle. Their chocolatine is the best I've ever had. It was so soft and buttery. The chocolate pieces were evenly placed throughout the pastry. There wasn't too much nor too little. The croissant texture was also top tier: it was crisp with the right amount of sweetness. Everyone in the bakery was also super friendly. I don't know how they manage to maintain their kindness and energy considering it was extremely hectic the entire morning. Working here seems like a refreshing break from city life. Just making bread, conversing with the patrons, yet still maintaining efficient service in consideration of everyone else. The overall atmosphere was super comfy. I definitely have no regrets waiting. I ended up stopping by to buy some of their pastries in bulk before my return flight home. It maintained its integrity after a day or two. It tasted almost just as good as having it fresh. I would definitely come to Seattle again just for La Panier. read more

Run two lines! Ready to serve and need cooked. 38 years plenty of time to figure methods to move people efficiently. Great experience if you enjoy standing in place. read more

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This 1-star review is for their macarons. I cannot understand why folks recommend their macarons. I hate to say it but it is actually quite pathetic. I got myself 2 macarons today. One was a wild strawberry flavor and the other was something else that I can't remember. The shells looked alright but the fillings ratio was way off. There was wayyyyy too little filling! Look at the pics for yourself! I know this is no Pierre Herme or Laduree but seriously...I was expecting something a little better than what I ended up getting. Maybe it's a bad batch but I guess I'd probably be better off getting macarons from Amandine on Cap Hill or Lady Yum at Belltown. read more

Le Panier - After twisting open the macaron, this is the exact amount of filling on it... - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Le Panier is under hyped: the quality is fantastic, the service kind, and if you're lucky- the line short. I passed several lines on the way here for ice cream and coffee, but this is the one I settled in to wait for and I have no regret. (Located in the famous Pike Place, lines are expected to meet the demand.) I enjoyed several baked goods, my absolute favorite being the Choquettes! Definitely grab these (if they aren't already sold out), the lady behind the counter was kind and gave me fresh ones off the tray. If you're not familiar with Choquettes, they are very light and easy treats. Le Panier uses their eclair dough and simple sugar crystals to make theirs. Easy place to add to any recommendation list for anyone visiting! read more

I visited Seattle shortly last October and stayed very close to Pike place. I had breakfast at this bakery for 3 days straight and I missed it so much. I tried their almond croissant and chocolate croissant for breakfast, paired with a cup of creamy cappuccino . On the last day, I also got a beef sandwich and a box of macaron to go. The croissant was puffy, with the perfect amount of butter and sugar. For the macaron, the cookies was slightly crunchy while the filling was soft with the right extend of sweetness. My favorite is the rose. The bakery was quite busy in the morning. The staff girl was so sweet and efficient. You don't even have to go in the store to smell the heavenly smell of roasted coffee and authentic french pastry. Located in Pike place where there is high volume of tourists, their pricing is surprisingly affordable at $2.75 per breakfast croissant. read more

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Love my afternoon treat with margirine and Eclair café. La Panier is my favorite bakery in town no question ask! It is a little long wait in line but it is so worth it after your first bite on your every single order. read more

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Best French bakery in Seattle. Consistently fresh and good. Our go-to bakery for French pastries!

Truly the best baked goods I have ever had. I am not from Seattle and immediately looked to see if there were any other locations for this business and unfortunately they are not. I would recommend this spot to anyone in or traveling to Seattle. So delicious and worth it! read more

Fast service and great pastries in a clean orderly display area All pastries were marvelous read more

While visiting Pike Place, I came inside to try a few of their pastries. I tried the chocolate croissant, a pack of shortbread cookies, and a pistachio eclair. All the pastries were delicious, but not the best I have eaten. But they were super fresh, and tasty. The staff was friendly, and the line went by quickly. For those visiting Pike Place, I would recommend visitors to come in here, grab a few pastries, sit and relax until its time to go. read more

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Best Jamón Croissants Great customer service. Long lines but they move quickly! Their iced lattes are also good.

If you are in the Pikes Place Market then Le Panier Bakery is totally unbelievabe. I got some french bread and it was totally delicious. Big store plenty of seating. The staff is super friendly and extremely helpful. They had tons of super duper looking stuff to eat. Would love to go back and get more. If I am ever in the area again you can be sure I will be going again. Definitely highly recommended. read more

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Had the Macarons here and they were good. But not a lot of choices. The place is always busy. Well if you get one of each in a box than at the end of day you would have perfectly a box of 10. Only issues is that when you are bringing them back to Canada, you have to handle with care or else they will be crushed by other macarrons in the box. As well, hard to get a picture of the whole box of 10 when once you open it people starts digging in. The macarrons are $2 each. Its a must visit place. Good pastries but a bit pricy read more

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After living in Seattle for 7 years, I have only been here twice. On my most recent visit, I was showing a co-worker around Pike Place and Le Panier had the shortest lineup. All of the food looked delicious. Let's just say I was tempted by all of the desserts. Instead, I ordered the Lyonnais (BLT sandwich with eggs) for $8 tax incl. Although the sandwich didn't look like much, it was amazingly delicious. All of the ingredients tasted fresh. The bread was especially fresh. It really hit the spot. Ordering was easy and quick. However, finding a seat was difficult around noon on a Sunday. We enjoyed eating our sandwiches at the bar by the window while watching tourists pass by. read more

Woke up extra early for a stroll around pikes place before any of the markets opened up. Was lucky enough to find la panier open so grabbed some amazing fresh coffee and croissant. The croissant was warm, buttery and the perfect amount of flakey. Glad they were open so early and I was able to avoid a queue! read more

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Delicious but poor service. Waiting in line for a drink, you get skipped over by everyone who orders bakery items.

Every time I'm in the market, I make sure to stop here to pick up a baguette sandwich with ham and brie, and macarons. I fell in love with macarons because of Le Panier and I feel like they make it right. The macarons are light, airy, flavorful, and of course, delicious. Their baguettes are soft, chewy, and made that same day. Everything they sell is made in house and is fresh when purchased. Still the best French bakery in the greater Seattle area hands down. I just wished they had more locations! read more

Love this place. Authentic French pastries and a good selection of bread fresh baked daily. Great service. And the best macaroons in the city. Fair prices as well. What more can I say!? Highly recommended! read more

While visiting Seattle I happened upon a different bakery that only sells macarons (Lady Yum), and had some of the best macarons of my life. So when I saw Le Panier I knew I had to try their macarons to compare. I'm obsessed with macarons, and good ones are so hard to find. At Le Panier, a self proclaimed "very French bakery", I ordered two pistachio macarons (my favorite flavor) and a chocolate filled chocolate eclair. The macarons were a good consistency, but the pistachio flavor was as strange...it tasted ok but didn't really taste like pistachio. The eclair was not great. The chocolate cream on the inside did not have a very good flavor. It was all good enough to eat but not really worth the calories in my opinion. read more

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The savory puff pastries are sooo worth it! Nothing like I've ever tasted before. Extremely light and layered puff perfection! The lines are long but won't take you longer than 45 min even on the busiest day. Almond chocolate croissant and Cafe Glacé (1 shot for me)- best combo! The sandwiches are a pass, spend all your money on macaroons instead! read more

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Finally made it in here! It is usually packed on the weekends but I got in during a weekday. I was excited to see the variety of freshly baked goods. They all looked so mouth-watering. In the end I decided on the pistachio eclaire and a black decaf drip coffee. These sweet and bitter flavors complemented well together. It was just what I needed while I enjoyed the waterfront view read more

Not sure I understand the wow factor here. The cases of sweet and savory pastries are beautiful to look at and the young ladies behind the counter are some of the most gracious and friendliest around town. The pastry purses we selected are filled with goodness like cheese, sun dried tomatoes and spinach. They'll heat them up for you to enjoy on the spot. The macarons are also pretty and probably quite good, but there are so many amazing French patissieres making them these days it is hard to be overly impressed. I was craving a handcrafted cafe au lait and the barista adjacent to the bakery (caffe Umbria) which happens to literally share the same cafe space delivered. My coffee drink was tasty, the steamed milk was perfect in temperature and they had beautiful cinnamon to adorn the top of my beverage. I've come to realize that the tourist factor is huge here on the Yelp reviews specific to Pike Marketplace. There seem to be thousands of reviews and the ratings for places I think are quite average, are sadly undeservingly high. So while we certainly enjoyed our food and drink here, I can definitively say that the other reviews are a bit generous in their star assignment. Still, if a French cafe experience is what you want on the Seattle coast, this quaint place is a good option in the area. read more

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100% quality year after year! For years I have sworn by their croissants! Each flake is crisp and fresh! Not doughy at all, it's light and refreshing! I can't say it enough, there is a reason for the line Up, this place is amazing! I want to give it half less star because the London fog there isn't the best, but overall this place is so good, I can't fault them and there is no way to take off half star so going to give it full points! read more

This bakery is right by Piroshky Piroshky (another popular spot) at Pike Place Market and is bustling with customers and I understand why after trying their 'Chocolatine' which is essentially an almond and chocolate croissant. Their pastries are fresh and delicious when coupled with coffee! read more

Le Panier - Eating breakfast like French gals! - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Definitely recommend the macaron. The listed price is incorrect as they went up to $2.85 each. Perfect consistency and flavors are standard

Satori to Kaigen Folks. There is no better food for a light meal prior to a skirmish, than a bread loaf. This bread (sourdough) loaf was a great decision and so soft. I bought 2 loaves and a handful of croissants. Told the gorgeous girl behind the counter who apologized for the wait that I loved her and that she was perfect. The smells of this bakery were PHENOMENAL +++ had me emotionally open. I really could understand why it queued up so quickly. 5 Ninja Stars thrown out by this culinary ninja ××××× Murder your hungers like me, with avocado toast read more

By far, thee best almond croissant! Flaky, crunchy, almond filling goodness. Had to go back the very next day to get it again and I also wanted to bring some back home for the kids to try. I waited in line twice, first time was about 30 minutes. 2nd time was an hour! And I wouldn't mind doing it again, all for another bite! Bought it early on Mother's Day morning so as expected, we knew the line would be long. Pastries were still just as fresh, crunchy, and flaky when the boys tried it after dinner. We also had their macarons, chocolate croissant, chouquettes, shortbread cookies, and chocolate and pistachio eclairs. We loved them all! Including their cold brew and latte! read more

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Got the vanilla eclair, almond croissant, and cookies here. Everything was really good! My friend really likes their chocolate eclair but they didn't have them when I went. read more

Absolutely delicious pastries and coffee. We've enjoyed the apricot croissant (which is square), an almond croissant and a napoleon, a soy cappuccino and a latte. The coffees were perfectly made with just the right amount of foam on both. The pastries were crispy pastries with delicious cream fillings. The napoleon was especially impressive, the pastry just a bit tougher than it should be but the filling was amazing. Expect it to be busy and very crowded before 10am. read more

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Glad this place is open early, its nice to walk down to the Pike Place before all the shops are open. Very different when there are no crowds. Anyways, thought I would come here to get a breakfast before going to work, staff has always been friendly, helpful and come out from the back to help with the counter. Pain au Chocolat or Amandine??? Amandine again.....its very delicious and huge! Morning time isnt very busy so its nice and calm in there. Great place!!! read more

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Very cute Bakery/Coffee shop across from the Pike Market Place with a large selection of traditional French breakfast pastries. My favorites are the Almond Croissant, Chouquettes and Sablé (The bread is delicious as well). Even when there's a line, the service is always very fast and you never have to wait more than 5 minutes for your drink to be ready. The only downside of Le Panier is the seating space. There's only a few seats so if you plan on eating there, try to come in early and grab a chair by the window! read more

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Not the best french bakery I ve ever tried but I would say it s an above-average one. We got a tuna sandiwch( 6/10) and a pistachio eclair which had a great cream filing (8/10). Took us a long time in the lineup and another waiting period for a free spot in the tables. Decor was nice and cozy , also staff were welcoming and friendly read more

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Great French bakery in the heart of Pike Place Market. Sweet and savoury flaky pastries are amazing.

I loved my experience at Le Panier French Bakery it was a hot and busy day. We walk in and it's a quaint place it's was kinda hot but we got our food quick. I had a snack of vanilla eclairs which was the most refreshing and the best thing I had in Seattle, it had this creamy inside with a vanilla top. As I sat down looking at the crowd of people pass by as I enjoy my eclairs. Great experience all around. read more

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Right on the corner across from the entrance to the Pike's Public Market is a nice little French bakery. My Lyft driver dropped me off in front of it stating: "I've been going here since I was a kid. It's delicious. " While it's been quite sometime since I was in France, I felt like I found a little slice of it inside this bakery. They don't have traditional American style breakfast foods like eggs and bacon. What they DO have instead are buttery, flaky croissants. All different flavors. With that lovely puff pastry dough you're going to have it stuffed with Gruyer, mushrooms, Swiss and ham, chocolate, etc. They even had a nice little breakfast baguette w/basil, tomato and I think, fresh mozzarella baked on top. There are rolls and French loaves of bread to take with you. They had a delicious dessert selection. And also a large display of colorful macarons. In a world full of Starbucks, it was nice to be able to get a Caffe Umbria European cup of coffee. So delicious. Smells amazing. There is hardly any parking as it is all taken up quickly by market goers. I would plan on parking elsewhere or in the nearby parking garage, and walking there. read more

Le Panier - Mushroom breakfast bread, chocolate croissant and delicious coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wow! The smell brought us in and we came for the next two days following. This bakery was amazing! The croissants are delicious and all the different macaroons were perfection! We wanted to try every flavor but went with the pistachio, berry passion, and the cassis (all amazing)! 10/10 would recommend read more

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