People flock here for their pastries. They have the typical breakfast pastries like croissants, rolls, quiches, coffee cake...etc... and they also have a variety of different pastries that are very unique like their nutella puffs. Def worth a try. Unfortunately, their coffee can be better. I'd get it just cause I'm there at the store, but its not something i desire or crave. I'd rather go to starbucks or storyville for coffee. Overall, a really cute local coffee shop that I would go back to time and time again. read more

Mushroom and cheese brioche was SO good! My husband had the egg and ham sandwich which he said was great as well. Great lattes as well!

Sinful, sinful, sinful! Do NOT take a friend who's dieting here. She will curse you as she stuffs her face with gourmet cookies, cupcakes, and cakes downed with cups of sugary coffee. Macrina Bakery is the the ONLY real bakery in Upper Queen Anne. It's also E-X-P-E-N-S-I-V-E. $4 for a red velvet cupcake? Mind you, it could feed 2 but unfortunately, for this Southern girl, I had better red velvet cake at the QFC in lower QA for only $2. Otherwise, you must try their cookies which are worth their money (and less painful on the wallet). The apricot chocolate cookie is crazy delicious and the variety of breads they sell are dizzying. read more

Just like the Belltown location, the QA Macrina bakery exceeds expectations. I met a classmate here for brunch and we both enjoyed our meals very much. 1. Three brunch specials which vary on a weekly basis (depending on the weekend, produce available, etc.). No brunch on weekdays, though. 2. Amazing baked goods. 3. Good coffee. 4. Friendly staff. Minus one star for crazy overcrowdedness. But hey, what can you do if you're that awesome of a place? Tip: Go early to snag a table if you're meeting someone. Order coffee first, then order your meal when your friend arrives. read more

Pretty characteristic of Seattle's reputation for killer experiences and great food. Staff is friendly, food is amazing, and they make a mean cappucino. Note: NOT a low carb lunch destination. They're in my neighborhood, as I only live a block away. Some interesting things to know about Macrina: -The founder has a recipe in one of Julia Child's cook books and appeared in an episode of Julia Child's show -They have three locations, the queen anne location was the second opened -If you're at a classy restaurant in Seattle and you're eating bread that wasn't baked in-house, it was probably baked by Macrina -There isn't a single thing you could buy from here that isn't high quality, delicious, and made with love -Macrina is not open for dinner, but is a damn good spot for breakfast or lunch read more

I work just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Queen Anne's Macrina Bakery, and usually take my breaks there. West Queen Anne is a lovely place to walk around, so I enjoy the opportunity to walk a few blocks and get some fresh air on my way. Approaching Macrina you can see just how much the place functions as a social hub of the local community. Families, couples, and individuals young and old negotiate their ways in and out of the door with friendly hellos and nods. Often a dog is tied to a post outside, where there is a bowl of water set out. Inside the bakery, it can get crowded in the mid-morning to early afternoon because it's so popular. People come for anything from a cup of coffee (me) to tasty pastry treats, all the way to full meals and shopping for loaves of bread. I am usually there in the mornings, and know that they have delicious breakfast pastries, quiches, and sandwiches. I have frequently seen people order wonderful-looking bowls of fresh oatmeal with fruit toppings. I particularly recommend the spinach and cheese dumpling for a light breakfast. I have not tried the sweeter items in the bakery case, but the cupcakes look amazing and I hope to come by sometime for a treat. The staff are very friendly and help you make your choice from their wide selection of items. They have not only coffee punch cards, but also bread punch cards as well. There is ample seating for small and large parties, indoor and outdoor, but the place is still small enough that you feel you are in a bakery, not a restaurant. All kinds are welcome and there is a community cork board for local businesses, groups, and artists to advertise their services, announcements, and events. Macrina Bakery is an important artery of the Queen Anne neighborhood and one of my favorite spots in Seattle. read more

Great food -- had a delicious breakfast there last week -- but there isn't nearly enough seating. And while pastries and a coffee are fine to go, a full breakfast isn't. I know extra space isn't cheap, but it's no fun to have to wonder if you're going to be able to have a place to sit to eat your breakfast, and to have to rush to claim a table before someone else does so. Rated high for the food, but this place is just too small during the weekend breakfast hour. read more

My favorite bakery in Seattle. Never had a single thing below average here. Everything is wonderful. I especially like their savory breads and pastries. Rustic potato is probably my favorite. All the people who work here are so kind and helpful, and they almost always have line of hungry people. They also serve Cafe Umbria which is the best coffee in the land. read more

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

Best bakery in Seattle. Morning Rolls are addictive (my kids love them too). Casera bread is a great staple for breakfast or sandwiches. I also recommend the coffee cakes. I stop here for a take out sandwich when I am in a hurry and looking for a light lunch. Atmosphere at the QA location is classic Queen Anne. One imperfection is that the to-go coffee sizes are relatively small. read more

Busy place, but didnt take long at all to get an order in. I went for the Bhan MI, not sure why but it looked good. Wasnt half bad, meat was a bit dry but the flavor was there. GF had the coffee, Americana, I usually just take a small sip and this was a bit bitter and acidic with tones of sharpness. I prefer the cafe' at Le Reve, even if its just a sip. IMO this places best card in is there baked breads. I had gone there hoping to get a baguette, but they sold out so I picked up a few small loaves which use the same dough. They went PERFECT with the lentil soup I made last. Decent cafe and food, Great breads. read more

Just got into Seattle yesterday and popped in to Macrina for lunch. We were immediately impressed with the cool vibe- oversized artwork and chalkboards, muted colors, great music. Michelle, our server, was incredible with our two year old- super friendly and fun! She was very attentive and made great lunch recommendations. I started with the Potato Leak soup and it was the best I've ever had. My hubby got a butternut squash and fontina cheese ciabatta sandwich and I got the chicken BLT- smokey thick cuts of chicken, cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce and thick bacon on ciabatta with dijon aioli- out of this world delicious! The side salad was tasty but plain. We finished the meal with Michelle bringing our son a chocolate chip cookie the size of his head (he was thrilled) and we ordered a loaf of the sesame seed fennel bread to go. Damn I wish we had this in PHX! This place would be part of the regular rotation if we lived here! read more

Holy cow this place is crazy crowded on weekend mornings. And the bakery counter is right in front of the door so everyone is blocking the entrance gawking at all the beautiful rolls and muffins and turnovers. I am very much enjoying my multigrain raspberry muffin, flavorful and not at all dry as the "multigrain" aspect might lead you to think. At the coffee foofing counter they have - get this - VANILLA SUGAR, which is absolutely delicious and just the right touch of flavor to not over power your coffee. Well played, Macrina. Well played. read more

The food is really good, highly recommend any of their baked goods. The lady working the front, she had short dark hair, was rude and had no manners. We didn't feel welcome at all, the guy at the cash register, on the other hand, was genuinely nice read more

I can't believe I just paid $7 for a cold bacon and egg sandwich straight out of the glass cooler. And when I asked about heating it up, they suggested putting it in the oven. I appreciated the advice. Should've ordered the quiche or brioche I guess. Maybe that was why the first girl just walked away from me after asking what I wanted to order. read more

Granted, I only read through some of the reviews, but could it be that I did not find one addressing the oatmeal? And when I say oatmeal, I don't mean any ordinary oatmeal. This is not your grandma's Quaker Oats. I mean THE Macrina oatmeal with fresh fruit compote, nuts, and brown sugar. THE oatmeal that comes with warm milk. THE oatmeal that fills your stomach to perfection. Okay-- that was a little dramatic. But Macrina's oatmeal is fabulous. In fact, it's what I had for breakfast on my wedding day. Have to start a day like that off right. Almost forgot to mention, our wedding cake was from Macrina, too. That's the way to start and end a day-- with Macrina. You will live happily ever after (though I can't speak for your waist line). On another note, Macrina's vanilla sugar lattés are wonderful. Iced? Hot? 12 oz? 16 oz? All delicious. I noticed several people had negative experiences because of the customer service; I have to say it's always been great. And I've been to Macrina many a time. Give it a visit, you won't regret it! read more

The new peanut butter crunch cake they reveal during sweet sweet was amazing. A mixture of peanut butter and chocolate, like a Reeses pieces. Hope they keep this year round. The harvest squash bread is great too read more

Their breads are completely heavenly, I think I could live off them! They have good coffee and a cool location. Employees are very helpful and service is typically pretty quick, despite long lines sometimes. I highly recommend this place. read more

I have always wanted to try Macrina Bakery, but for some reason when I lived in Seattle I never made it. We were visiting this weekend and needed a quick, easy, and delicious breakfast on our way to the zoo. Macrina fit the bill, so we stopped in around 8:30 on Saturday. It was bustling inside, but there were only 2 people in front of us in line. We wanted something hearty and a pastry or two (you really can't resist). They serve brunch on the weekends so I settled on a classic breakfast with eggs, sausage, potatoes, and toast. I figured my 2 year old would nibble on my breakfast so I rationalized a pastry as well. I went for a fruit braid, it had a sweetened ricotta, blueberries, and nectarines all wrapped in a flaky pastry. We all dug into that while we were waiting for breakfast. It was really delicious and not overly sweet, which I appreciated, I would totally indulge again. The breakfast was good. The eggs were nice and fluffy, the potatoes were cooked well although they lacked a little seasoning, the sausage was good but a little on the cold side. My husband had the fried egg sandwich and he loved it. It was hard to eat but he managed. He also got a cinnamon roll on the side and we ended up eating it the next day. It was good, although I would have preferred it heated, but it had a really delicious cream cheese icing on top. Overall, I was impressed with their pastries and they fill a really great niche. Definitely indulge in a pastry, or two! read more

I pre-order the red velvet cake for a 12/24 pick up. The person on the phone and pick up was super nice and the transaction was very smooth. The cake however was complete crap. Red velvet is a classic fool proof cake imo, but the final product was anything but that. The cake part was FINE, but the frosting was not edible. The website quoted "cream cheese butter cream" , no sir, no way. There was zero cream cheese flavor and the texture of the frosting was pastey, hard on the tongue and slick(?) It was NOT creamy what so ever. My 6 and 4 year old couldn't even finish it, they both hated the cake. Usually they yell for more. Did the recipe change? Utter disappointment. Such a wtf moment. read more

Coffee was Okay tasting. Not many options for coffee, but is cool spot to sit down and hangout.

There is no way around this, you cannot make french bread without either baking your own loaf of Brioche or if you are in the area (which I am not but can only pretend for most of the time) pick up a couple of loaves and slicing pieces thick enough to absorb the eggy and cinnamon combo for a creation that can only make the walls of your house and kitchen salivate like Niagra Falls. Normally, I am not a fan of breakfast foods like muffins, or sweet breads and what not. But if and when someone has a Macrina craving I most definitely put misgivings aside and will likely order something spectacular. My favorite is a basic blueberry muffin, mainly because they are baked to just the exact point of moist and dry, savory and dry. The Rustic Potato bread is wonderful and goes splendidly with light Italian dishes because the bread tends to be a little heavier than usual loaves but packed with flavor. Seeing the likes of the lemon lavender coffee cake and Dill Scones makes me want to spend more time in the kitchen learning to bake properly rather than focus on cooking because I forgot to snag one of each of these on my way out for tasting purposes. Next time I guess... Macrina, I love thee. Your lines can be a little long but it's only because everyone standing in them knows that they are picking up baked masterpieces. read more

Great ambiance, very comfortable, wonderfully designed, open layout, alot of sun. The latte's are the best I have ever had, the veggie quiche was so rich and fluffy and the crust was perfectly buttery & flaky. I also has the Bialy on another day, the sandwich could have used a tad more chevre, but the combination of eggs, chevre, dijon, & perfectly made bread, go together unbelievably. The morning roll is also a great treat, light & sweet, pretty much rolled up fluffy croissant dough. They sell day-old bread, which is great for those days you just want to eat 12 (at once amazing) rolls at a cheap cost and for matter of not being wasteful. The week old baked goods here are probably 9-10 times better than baked goods you would get anywhere else. The staff, no matter how busy, is very pleasant and helpful. They don't mind answering any questions and they all seem to care about the final product. It is fairly crowded at all times, we were here on weekdays and weekends in the morning & afternoon, there are people; which is a good sign. Guests don't linger, so the turn over is pretty fast, except for Saturdays/Sundays they serve larger breakfast portions. read more

BEST FRENCH TOAST EVER!!! I love love looooooooooooooooove their super thick and fluffy brioche French toast with loads of airy fluffy whipped cream. I've never seen such picture-perfect gorgeous French toast. I really wanted to pick it up and nuzzle up to it. (Have I told you I love their French toast?) I'm really tired of eating dish-sponge-like (thin, chewy, and yellow) French toast, so I almost cried when I saw 3 thick slices of French toast on my plate. Their vegetable quiche was cheesy and creamy goodness baked in a super flaky crust. They don't give you a huge slice, but it is pretty rich. Personally, more vegetables would have been nice. Nonetheless, it was pretty delicious. The blueberry scone was light, crumbly, and not overly sweet. I also love how they serve organic tea. Well done, Macrina Bakery & Cafe! Before you go home, you also got to check out the Day-Old bin. I'll definitely go back there and try more delicious baked goodness. (Sandwiches looked super yummy too!!) read more

Bfast with our son while visiting Seattle. A small and somewhat noisy place for conversation but the vibe here is working bakery. Leave your order at the counter and they being your food to your table. Several cases are filled with a variety of freshly baked breads, scones, cookies etc. We ordered pumpkin in celebration of the upcoming Day of Thanks. Moist and full - but not too full - of pumpkin flavor. I had the granola with yogurt and fruit - very good. The other main fare were egg sandwiches served on fresh brioche bread. My son and husband raved about them with every bite. I am not a bread eater so was disappointed to find out that no other eggs were available during the week - only the precooked kind for the sandwich. That was my only negative on this establishment. Coffee was good with a choice of medium roast or dark roast for the drip. It was served in old fashioned round cups vs. normal mugs. I really like drinking coffee from this sort of cup:) It's the small things.... read more

Macrina is a cute little neighborhood cafe. It's small and often times packed in mornings, but I love stopping in here for a deliciously flaky, fresh out of the oven, just a tad sweet, morning roll. The onion rye is also one of my favorite sandwich breads. The caraway seeds are a nice touch! The breakfast sandwiches and weekend brunch items are also pretty good. My only complaint is that the coffee/espresso drinks aren't the best, but the pastries more than make up for this! read more

Macrina is known for there delicious breads and delectable sweets but they have much more than that. Stop in for breakfast and get a bowl of their hot oatmeal with seasonal fruit for under $5! Try one of their well-seasoned sandwiches for lunch. And, yes, pick up a loaf of bread after work to pair with your meal at home. Great backed and prepared food, so-so coffee. read more

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

We first heard about Macrina because a restaurant we like to frequent uses their bread for the "bread and butter" appetizer on the table. We liked the bread so much we asked them what kind of bread it was and learned about Macrina Bakery. We finally made it over to the Queen Anne location the other day. Just loved this place. Great food items - not just bread, but desserts and lunch/sandwich items too. Staff was super courteous and helpful too. Prices were also better than expected. Overall, I give them an A+. read more

I came here for a casual breakfast with my parents. We didn't feel like doing a full on brunch meal so we just ordered their cauliflower prosciutto quiche and their oatmeal. Their quiche was absolutely amazing. It was a perfect balance of cheesy and savory. The cauliflower had been roasted so perfectly and the prosciutto gave it that perfect savory flavor that resonated throughout the rest of the quiche. The crust was cooked so perfectly flaky without being dry. I also love how our server gave us two slices, stating that while he was cutting one slice, the other piece broke and it would have no meaning in life because no one would buy it and therefore he just gave it to us. I feel for that quiche. The oatmeal was also really great. I loved the blueberries (although hot fruit is never really a fav, but I like that it wasn't overly sweet), almond slices, and brown sugar. On the side, they also provided steamed milk. I loved the attention to detail in this dish, even though it's just oatmeal. I would definitely love to come back. I like how they have some outdoor seating, which allowed us to bring out dog. read more

The best bakery in Seattle amazing breads, pastry, cakes, and cookies! The soups are awesome sometimes. Great quality.

Bustling bakery with limited, but excellent brunch choices. I gambled on the celery root & turkey quiche with fontina cheese... I'm normally not the adventurous type, this makes me question my normal MO. This was the best quiche I've ever had. Is has a small seating area, but the line flowed quickly and a good number of people picked up bakery items to go. Will go back new time in Seattle. read more

Food is good and place is nice but the cashier was very rude to me! I was picking up a cake and told them my name but when they couldn't immediately find it the person accused me of coming into the wrong bakery and overall made me feel bad with her very negative attitude. She also was rushing customers in signing their receipts and being rude to other customers. Did not appreciate it at all! read more

Nice local spot in the neighborhood. Great food and nice people. I went for brunch, they accidentally got my order wrong but quickly put in the right order. Street Parking available. It wasn't too crowded on Saturday afternoon, was able to get seats. Lines moved pretty well. They had samples of the food so you can see what the brunch dishes were too which made my choice difficult lol! Been to 3 locations now and all really yummy! read more

Cookies can be orgasmic. I discovered this when I came in for a visit oh so many years ago. Now that I don't live in Seattle anymore, I've debated about ordering a cookbook to feed the Macrina cookie demon inside. As for the location, Queen Anne doesn't really have seating or a lunch menu (since the last time I came), which means better efficiency especially if you drive and need to get in/out before feeding a meter. As for Belltown, its pretty crazy ANY day/time of the week, but if you're looking for a place to sit and a full lunch this is the better location. Honestly, if you pick up cookies anywhere in Seattle please pick 'em up at Macrina! Highly recommend peanut butter btw.... read more

This is one of the few places we can walk to in our neighborhood and feeling very European we set out to get some tastiness on a nice Sunday morning. A refreshing walk uphill led us to attentive staff, on pins & needles for our selection. Beautifully displayed cupcakes, cookies, sandwiches, breads, and more awaited our indecisive pointed finger. Prices weren't rock bottom, but ok for soemwhere in Queen Anne that carefully labels its bread "partially-organic". A "house sandwich" was a perfect balance of roast beef, vegetable, bread & cheese. I joyously chose the bread pudding for breakfast & loved that it came warmed up with a fresh fruit compote. An Americano and devil food cupcake rounded off the meal- what can I say, we're not health nuts. We eagerly waited outside at a tiny table (that got quite cold in the shade). I was not crazy about the frosting on the cupcake. I wouldn't say it was bad, but was not quite to my personal liking. The bread pudding revealed itself to have blue berries, blackberries and other deliciousness cooked into it and was an utter steal at $3.75, but the lady at the counter did forget about it & it was a bit too crispy up top. Watch your food when it enters that oven! We wandered home on one of those perfect days that is slowly ambling toward summer and thought that we missed our German bakeries a little less. read more

the Good: Olive Focaccia - super good and best deal Oatmeal - Solid and perfect. Whole oat goodness with real cream and fruit. Hot bread pudding - broke da mouth Plum rolls - Mmmm Mexican Mochas - Seattle's best Olive Loaf - makes the tastiest toast on the planet Staff are the homies fresh squeezed Juices and pretty much 95% of the things pretty grubbin' - Serious, it's hard to go wrong Not so good: Prices keep going up - life Rolly pollys are not the same...bread is but cream cheese topping last couple times - might be a fluke though They don't have the Bacon focaccia anymore The red Devil cupcakes are not stuffed with goodness anymore - though they are still better then anything else out there. read more

Smells of yummy cinnamon and spices blended with a warm and enviting atmosphere. Busy for brunch on the weekend. Seating is first come first serve with no table service. But lovely baked goods and artfully crafted cups of tea and coffee. read more

Pros: Delicious breakfast food and pastries. We ordered an almond cake from them once for a birthday - that was a very tasty cake! Cons: It's pretty popular so can get very crowded. read more

This is becoming a favorite of mine when I'm looking for a delicious yet casual breakfast on the weekend. I never knew I would like oatmeal so much before I came here and now I actually CRAVE it on some mornings. Picture this: perfectly made oatmeal with fruit compote, brown sugar, almond sprinkles, with a side of warm milk. It's especially awesome on those rainy mornings when all you want is something warm in your tummy. Be forewarned - there are others out there who have also found this to be their favorite and Macrina has, on occasion, RUN OUT before 10 a.m. hits - GASP! read more

Macrina Bakery & Cafe - The oatmeal with fruit compote, brown sugar, almonds, and a side of milk is simply to die for! - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place does some good breads and cakes. They've lost a cake order I placed and the last pastries I bought were undercooked. Shop with care. read more

This is the best bakery in the city! The chocolate cornetto is heaven on earth! The sandwiches are incredible. Only thing I would change is to serve the Chocolate Cream Pie by the slice. read more