Awesome! We stopped in for a quick coffee selection. Service was outstanding. The various coffees were wonderful.

Dry flavorless bread. Even dryer service. Like I was bothering them by asking about bread. Uhm it's a bakery right? read more

Macrina Bakery & Cafe - $6 white bread. Subway bakes better bread. - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

3.5 stars. I have had their bread in the past through buying it at QFC, it was good but not my favorite. However, I had a friend bring a fresh loaf over for dinner recently and my GOD, it was delicious. 5 stars on the bread. :) However, I recently went to their SODO location for just a quick lunch. I ordered their house sandwhich for around $8. I was fairly disappointed in the lack of items on it. It had one TINY piece of ham, just one slice of bacon and a ton lettuce and two small slivers of tomato. For $8 I guess I expected something with a little more substance. With that being said, it was still delicious... mainly due to the bread. Just be wary that their sandwhiches are overpriced for what you get. read more

Breads, pastries, sandwiches, salads, soups - a classic selection of the weekday lunch fare. The sandwiches are OK, though they tend to be on the dry end of the spectrum. I could definitely add a spoon of mayo. The same goes for salads; lots of dry leaves, a couple slices of cucumbers, tomatoes or olives, and very little dressing. I know, it's the healthier option, but at the same time I don't want to choke while swallowing. What I really really like are the breads and baguettes. They're freshly baked right on location and smell and taste delicious. The only downside is that they don't slice the breads, so you have to put some effort into it back home. Still, the breads are super yummy and combined with a soup make for a great lunch. It's not the most spacious location. Ordering and picking up can feel somewhat awkward and cramped, especially if you're visiting for the first time. They have outdoors seating when the weather's nice, but let's be honest, 1st Avenue S with its fairly heavy traffic is no match for a promenade on the French Riviera. read more

Macrina in SODO is a beautiful little spot made even more beautiful by the fact that it's in a completely random area. My husband works down there and I had to borrow his car one day, so driving back from dropping him off, I noticed this Macrina and thought maybe it would be an industrial version with a little bread counter or something . . . no! It's a well-designed, cozy modern cafe with a pretty good range of breakfast and brunch items, and of course a variety of breads, pastries, quiche, etc. I've stopped in a few times since, and my favorite is the day old section. Of course everything Macrina makes is spectacular, but I really love their sourdough bread and they had an awesome morning glory muffin in the day old bin too. I actually prefer day old bread and pastries because I like the drier quality, and the muffin was perfect day old. Guess what else - no pesky paper baking cup on the muffin. I have yet to try any of their meals, but I am constantly conspiring now to be in SODO so I can raid the day old section. I'd been to the Belltown Macrina and of course bought their bread in the stores around town, but this is my new favorite way to get my Macrina fix. read more

Macrina is lucky to get more than two stars from me, and that's only because of their butternut squash soup- the most amazing soup I've ever had in my life. EVER! But otherwise, they're waaayy too overpriced for what you get. I once ordered a quiche for like $6 and it turned out to be the skimpiest piece you'd ever seen. Obviously, they didn't have the butternut squash soup that day- easily another star deduction; serving butternut squash soup available everyday should be made mandatory! Lastly, which I didn't experience first hand but I need to tell ya'll on behalf of my Cupcake Connoisseur Coworker Commission (C4 for short), Macrina apparently makes the world's worst red velvet cupcake. I wanted to try for myself but when I saw they are like $5 a piece (again, severely overpriced!), I decided not to risk it. Sorry, Macrina. Though I actually like the contemporary, minimalist decor and pretentious atmosphere; when it comes down to it, the food just doesn't justify the cost. read more

This location is aesthetically AMAZING! The high ceilings, large glass windows, the industrial look (so appropriate for location) and visibility into how your food is prepared! I ordered the market fresh brunch plate which included potatoes au gratin topped with two fried eggs! The dish arrived with fresh fruit, bread and house potatoes. The dish was overall too starchy for me, so I will request another side next time. The fruit cup was everything I could ever want. I completed my meal with a chai tea latte and quickly learned that the Thai Chai tea is a Summer beverage. This made me oodles sad, but did not take away from my experience and meal in any way. The service was quick and pleasant. I will definitely go out of my way to go back to this location. And it's only .3 miles from the nearest SoDo bus stop! read more

Enjoyed the smoked salmon bailey for brunch. There was onion roasted right into the bread. Enough pouched egg to make my take home left over? Yes. The bakery did not skimp out on the smoked salmon too. The sandwitch can with potato wedges, a pleasent surprise. The dish itself looked pretty. Parking on a Saturday morning was easy, I found a spot five feet from the front door. It looks like tables turn around fast enough that you didn't have to wait long if you wanted a table (a friend held mine for me). One great thing I liked about the location, I could see into the kitchen behind glass, the glass helps to not overwelm my smells... unlike other location. Georgetown ' s I would say has the best atmosphere. read more

This place is a local favorite, and it took me about 3 months to give them a GO. I am happy to say that Macrina lived up to its word! Two words: Expertly-crafted, Expensive. I rarely have to use my personal funds to eat meals during the work-week, so it really isnt something I'd have to worry about. However, I do not understand how some folks can afford to eat this type of food regularly. One more observation: Hispanics. The entire bakery staff (the ones you will NEVER talk to are 100% Hispanic). The girls at the front are always the exact opposite: his read more

This Macrina location didn't provide me with the best experience. It was raining outside so my friend and I quickly rushed in and waited in line. We grabbed menus that we could find and hurriedly scanned it to see what we could order. Not a lot of choices, in my opinion, so I just picked a muffin and my friend ordered an open-faced breakfast sandwich (she didn't know how much Macrina charged). When I went to pay at the register, the cashier told us that all that cost $27! WHAT!? She had mistakenly put in the wrong order and fixed it but then everything still cost $20! Super expensive! For some reason, the other Macrina location in Belltown had more options that were worth the price than this one. Will definitely try other places to eat next time as this was just too much. read more

I usually go on lunch which is packed, but the people are very nice! They gave my friend a cookie since it was her first time there. They food was very good. And they also have vegan dishes! read more

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Went there today for an informational interview, never been in before. The lady behind the counter was rude and arrogant, like I was disturbing her! I saw on the menu nitrobrew options for 8 oz and 12 oz and I asked for 8oz, she harrumphed and took out the can of nitro brew and smacked it on the counter saying "this is all we have" . I said oh I thought it was like Starbucks , she said "I don't know what that is. I said I saw the option for the 8oz or 12 oz that's why I brought it up. She stomped out and brought our two cup options and of course I chose 12 coz 8 was small . And she showed me their cold brew so I chose that as well. Early I had said I wanted it wIth hAlf n half but in her frustration she probably didn't hear aNd asked me again . I explained this was my first time here and I said "sorry to have inconvenienced you". It was my birthday and it was sad to see miserable people working in jobs they don't like and serving people with their negative energies . I hope she finds happiness ! read more

Driving in from West Seattle you have to make a weird U-Turn at the espresso machine business near Holgate and then park on the street. Seems like your toenails will be pulled out individually if you dare park in the lot to the south of Macrina. That being said, I popped in this morning to buy a day old loaf to make some croutons, and could not resist getting a sandwich to start my day. Got something called a Carne blah blah blah sammie and busted into it when I got to my desk: really nice ciabatta loaf with spinach leaves, turkey, portobello mushrooms and gorgonzola. I tried to just eat half but gluttony got the best of me and I ate the whole thing. Loaf of bread and the sandwich totalled $9.50ish. Kind of an expensive start to the morning. read more

Great pastries here and lovely for early morning people watching. The roly poly is awesome, so is the ham & cheese brioche. Lattes were delicious and if you look closely at the condiment table you see vanilla sugar - try it!! read more

Had a meeting at the nearby starbucks and afterwards saw that Macrina was just across the street so I stopped by to try something. The space is very bright and there are all sorts of treats and items to try or take home. Got the dill scone and it was great. Crunchy melted cheddar on top, buttery-almost biscuit like. I'll definitely be coming back to try more! read more

Mmmm. Can we say bakery perfection? I very rarely review a place right away, but while today was my first time there, it wasn't my "first time there". Apparently they cater to my work place, so I've been having their delicious food for awhile now. At work I usually get the Nutella Brioche. It is light, fluffy, chewy, rich, and light at the same time. the pastry is fluffy and chewy, its really light. and the filling is rich and Nutella-y and it tastes like it's whipped. Goes great with a cappuccino! Today when I went there for lunch, we had the Demi Baguette, and the focaccia, both breads were amazing. they were crispy and crunchy on the outside, not too dense in the middle, and not too hard. once you get past the crunch, its light and soft in the middle. a nice blend! Probably the best bread in a sandwich that I've had. The Demi had ham, cheese, and greens. It was really good, a great lunch. The focaccia had some sweet and tangy bits to it, that was probably my favorite. Bottom line is, the bread makes the sandwich, and Macrina has the best bread that I've tasted. i also had the cappuccino, it was good, foam wasnt too dense, and the ratio of milk to espresso was just right. If i worked by here, I would go here every day. read more

The baked goods are delicious, the coffee is solid, the staff are friendly and the location is convenient, but I thought the brunch food was just ok. The eggs/potatoes/sausage was standard fare, the french toast was a soggy and underwhelming, and I can't even recall anything about the other dish we tried. If I'm in the south end I'd prefer to have brunch at Brass Tacks or Geraldines. read more

Macrina Bakery & Cafe - Standard breakfast fare. Chicken sausage, eggs, and brioche - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Brunch at the SODO Macrina is probably overpriced, and yet I always leave feeling good about life. It might be that I like the food, the coffee, and the vanilla sugar I put in my coffee. I definitely like the small menu (the fewer choices there are, the faster I make up my mind, and before you know it, I'm eating). I really like the space, too. It's nice enough to meet your parents there, but not so nice that you feel like you've got to wash your hair to show your face there. What really puts SODO Macrina over the top, though, is ease of use. The wait is short or nonexistent and, as long as there's not a game going on in the big stadiums, parking is easy. Order at the bar, find a spot, and watch the bakers work while you wait for your fancy eggs. read more

Yum! I remembered reading some great reviews about this place and finally decided to try it out since I was in the 'hood. You can smell the bread baking even from the parking lot, and there is so much to tempt you while waiting in line to order. Great sandwiches for very reasonable prices, and the best snicker doodle cookie I've had. There's even a shelf of day old bread for great prices. The pastries looked delicious. Parking is easy on the street, or pretty cheap in the gravel lot next to it. Just be sure you pay up because I saw a guy there patrolling the lot. I'll consider ordering a dessert from this place for my next dinner party. read more

Excellent baked goods. A pleasant surprise in the middle of a barren industrial district. Go figure! read more

We had breakfast here this morning and picked up a couple of loaves of bread for our trip. The multi grain oatmeal was delicious. I'm glad I didn't order anything with it, I would have never been able to finish it. Coffee was a nice dark roast...pretty hearty. We dove into the Seeded Macrina Baguette for a snack and weren't disappointed. At first, I thought adding anise seed was an odd choice, but it didn't affect the taste the way I thought it would. A delicious loaf. The only reason I singed them is there was an heir of pretentiousness that was off pointing. I can't put my finger on a specific thing that happened, but there was a feeling of staff feeling put out because we weren't regulars and had a lot of questions. If I was to say do more of this, I would say be more warm and welcoming...especially to strangers. read more

This particular Macrina is great for its wide open design and delicious looking and tasting baked goods. I don't know if it's the lighting or what, but they look particularly good here. And there seems to be a wider variety. Plus, you can still find free parking on the street (that's true of the one on Upper Queen Anne as well), but knowing how fast the city is adding parking meters, don't count on this to last for long. The downside is that it isn't the greatest for a meeting. The music was just too intrusive. Perhaps we could have asked them to turn it down a bit. read more

I was on my way to Dick's restaurant supply, and this stopped me in my tracks. The ladies at the register were really helpful and cheerful. I had a Rocket muffin.. It was a pretty good muffin, it had a lot of flavors going on. Maybe that's where the "rocket" portion of its name came from? Haha! I want to come here again for lunch, and when i have a bigger appetite! It was a nice spot and I really liked the huge windows and the seating. read more

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What a treat. Was killing time before meeting a friend. Loved the energy of this place. I took home a baguette w/ seeds, mini coconut maccaroons, mini brioche sliders, spinach and cheese thingy and a rosemary and bacon scone. Service was fast and friendly. Loved all my treats. read more

We came in for bunch on a Saturday to the SODO location. Food: SO GOOD! I got the market special that week which had spring onions, asparagus, potatoes and poached egg with a delicious sauce. Everything was perfect, except it said it came with fruit which was equivalent to one strawberry which I found to be comical. S/o got pancakes which were fantastic as well. And a strawberry lemonade that was fresh and delicious! +1 Ambiance: Very open space with more seating than the other locations, not crowded at all and very pleasant. +1 Service: You order at the counter and then they bring it too you, beyond that, there isn't really any service per say. Self serve water, etc. No complaints +1 Convenience/Price: Price seemed on point with what I'd expect for quality and size of the meal. +1 Other Factors of Awesomeness: Nope. +0 All in all, a very delicious brunch! read more

Great bakery - delicious pastries, desserts, sandwiches, soups. I frequent there for their breakfast sandwiches and lunch! Their grapefruit juice is one of my favs. :) read more

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Excellent in everything. Had breakfast here a few weeks back. I loved it. It's quick with good quality ingredients. Can't complain. Price could add up fast though. read more

Decently tasty sandwiches. Good location if you're on your way in or out of west Seattle. Try the fresh banh mi! read more

Macrina Bakery & Cafe - Love the artwork here and high lofty ceilings! - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Would not go back. Went in a Saturday at lunch. It was busy but there was lots of staff. Yet, everything took forever! They were out of silverware. Both of our sandwiches were cold. My wife's was a sad excuse for a sandwich too. One egg and a piece of ham. read more

I like this Macrina best of them all - except for the location. Street parking is no fun, but the space is large and airy with lots of windows. Plus treats to tempt you..... delicious sandwiches and salads, coupled with tempting treats finished off with a latte (no syrups, mind you, except for the house made vanilla). I tried the apricot espresso chocolate (thats a mouth full!) cookie again today, and remembered how I really liked that unique flavor. Lunch is busy, but if you go later, lots of room and no line. Their treats are just as tasty as they look - a little on the spendy side, but well worth it. read more

Based on decor alone and the beauty of the food itself, I would have given Macrina Bakery & Cafe a 4 or 5 star rating but I just can't. The visual quality of the food is great. Very photogenic. But the flavor and skill used to make the food is lacking and it shows bite after bite. I had the Banh Mi and a slice of the lemon tart. I'll start with the Banh Mi. For $7.25, it would have to have been amazing for me to be content paying that and from the look of it, it seemed it would be. I'm not one to balk at the price tag of a delicious morsel. This wasn't though. It wasn't bad, just kind of meh. It was more like a salad stuffed into a sandwich configuration. I was definitely disappointed seeing just how much veggie filler they were relying on. If you're going to lean on the veggie aspect so much, at least throw in more daikon and other things. Maybe dial up on the spice. Something. Anything. But they didn't. It was lettuce, lettuce, lettuce, cilantro, spice, other stuff, lettuce, and a teeny bit of meat. Just adding more flavor would have balanced the mass of greens. The only real winning quality of the Banh Mi was the bread. That was definitely a selling point. But you can't carry the entire sandwich with just the bread alone. At that point, why even MAKE a sandwich at all? Now the lemon tart. I love lemon dishes and I find that in most cases, lemon tarts and bars, when less than stellar, tend to be offensively sweet, lacking in lemon punch, and either gritty in texture or just off on consistency. I would say I'd give Macrina's lemon tart about 3-ish star rating. It wasn't offensively sweet, which is a plus. And it did have lemon flavor enough that you knew it had lemon actually in it. But the lemon flavor was unremarkable, really. Lemonish. My preference would be for it to have more tartness than it did but it was okay enough to eat. Not amazing, just okay. What really weirded me out, though, was the texture. It was almost...lumpy. Not gritty, thank goodness, but not smooth. That's not a good sign for whoever made the filling and really makes me doubt their ability. Beyond that, the crust was also kind of odd. Crusts can be a pain to make for sure but a tart crust shouldn't give as much resistance as this one did. It wasn't exactly tough...just chewy-ish. All around odd, though. Almost forgot: I got an iced mocha as well. Sigh. I assume they use grated chocolate in their mochas instead of a liquid, which is fine, but if you're going to do that, you might want to make sure it's melted before adding the milk or ice. Otherwise it's gritty like drinking sand. And there was an aftertaste faintly of cinnamon? Not bad, just didn't expect it. Maybe that's part of their blend? I'm not entirely sure. The gritty bit was the part that I didn't appreciate, though. I wanted to like Macrina's and maybe someday I'll go back but I was majorly disappointed in their execution of their food products and mocha. Bread is obviously their strength. But with the prices and flavor quality of the non-bread? I didn't really feel it was worth it. read more

Decent brunch, but not amazing. Had the breakfast special which was a rueben with an egg on top plus potatoes on the side. My wife had the buttermilk waffles which had an excellent whipped cream on top and the side of bacon was nice and crisp. The blueberry scone I had was good but nothing to rave about. Overall, the food is good but there are still a bunch of better bakeries in Seattle. I got an Irish creme cheesecake to take home. I'll add more after I eat it. Just had the cheesecake and it was decent still.stocking to my rating. Good but not great food. read more

I was assigned the task of retrieving 8 coffee drinks for an office meeting. I walked in with a barely legible order list and the gentleman went about his business politely - every single order was correct! Coffee delivery success + someone (not sure if she was an employee or just an awesome bystander) even helped me carry the second tray of drinks to the car outside. Positive experience all around. I appreciate the kind staff and will definitely come back. (I anticipated some hesitation/snarkyness with a list like the one I brought them - not even the slightest!) Thanks folks! read more

We bought the olive bread - great flavor and perfect crust, and the nectarine upside down cake- amazing! read more

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Perfect for enjoyable "me time" morning on a week day. I am here on a Thursday morning and siting to the right of the espresso counter I have a great view of the Coffee Mistress at her art. This is a cafe for adults, not little ones. No one's feet touch the ground sitting in the very tall stools and benches. This is a wood meets cement and stone environment when one can enjoy the smells and sounds of flour being molded, baked, and sliced. The tea is loose leaf and coffee is Umbria. I got the Multi Grain Hot Cereal and the medium roast drip coffee. It was simple and elegant and after a poor sleep's night it was perfect. I also caved and got the Italian Plum Role. It tasted of the old country, of yeast dough and Italian Prune jam (it's an Eastern Block thing). I'm tempted to get the Lemon Meringue pie slice or the Lemon Bar slice, or dare I say: both! read more

Macrina Bakery & Cafe - Porridge and medium roast coffee. Perfect for a hard night's morning. - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food was amazing and so tasty. Not too loud for the high ceilings but there are a nice twist on some classic food!

Meeting a friend for lunch during the week, I found it easy to find street parking near this 1st Ave Macrina and, despite the place being packed with Starbucks employees, the service was fast. In fact our sandwich and salad arrived at our table just as we were taking our coats off. The menu isn't vast but there is plenty to enjoy. My ham and fontina on a fresh demi baguette with field greens and dijon hit the spot. Often sandwiches like this can either be over-dressed or dry, but this one was nicely done. While many modern industrial restaurant interiors feel cold and uninviting Macrina SODO is an exception. Maybe the use of natural materials such as the oversized driftwood handles on the door and the marble server station help to strike a nice balance that makes you feel a bit more at home. read more

Recently started working nearby, and all I have to say is that is dangerous! This place is delicious, cozy, and I love that they have windows so you can see the preparation of the bread being made. I recommend their pizzeta(so yummy), and they always have delicious soups! For coffee... Get an iced Americano with vanilla sugar and a splash of almond milk.. Perfect! Cheaper and taste better than my usual Starbucks Americano! Definitely recommend this place for lunch or breakfast! read more

I had the veggie verdure sandwich and a portabello quiche, the food was just lovely. The service was super friendly and prompt. Great design, if you can find a place to sit. Did not try any of the baked sweets but they all looked delicious! Will have to return to sample the desserts. Great place for lunch or a latte. Look forward to eating here again. read more

Enjoyed a leisurely brunch of a Meze salad and Bialy Egg sandwich. They were excellent. Macrina has high quality food and coffee. Brunch is ideal, but their lunch menu looked tempting as well. If you are in the Seattle downtown area, do yourself a favor and treat yourself to gourmet meal and coffee. read more

Macrina Bakery & Cafe - Bialy Egg sandwich, dark roast coffee, meze salad, and blueberry tartlette - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington