This bakery was top notch. What a cool little place to grab a bite, and a cup of coffee. They had delicious artisan sandwiches and breakfast foods and a ton of baked items to choose from. We had a breakfast sandwich, which was AMAZING. Coffee was delicious too. Prices on the high end, as to be expected in Seattle. You have to pay to park on the street. Clean and hip ambiance. read more

This place is so good, it's scary. I am actually REALLY afraid that I've discovered the wonderful, tasty goodness of Macrina Bakery. I decided to venture outside of Ballard to explore brunch options, and I found myself outside of their bakery windows on a rainy day. The windows were steamy, and the pastries were beckoning me..."eat me, you know you want to." I stepped inside and immediately was greeted by an employee who took my order: a demi baguette sandwich with ham, fontina cheese, arugula, and dijon with a nutella bun (OMFG) dessert and a 12 oz. drip. Let me just say...the sandwich was AMAZING. Do you have any idea what a relief it is to find a PERFECTLY FRESH sandwich that I don't have to say "no mayo, no this, no that" for when I order?! I'm telling you, this sandwich brought me back to when I lived in Italy, where the little shops would have fresh-baked sandwiches along with espresso and other pastries. They were so perfect, just like Macrina's. The nutella bun was OUT OF THIS WORLD. I haven't tasted something that I loved THAT MUCH until now. Shaped like a muffin, the dough was soft and moist like cardamom bread with some rock sugar on top and filled with a gob of the most delicious nutella I've ever tasted. Again, the only true comparison were the nutella rolls in Italy. God, it was heaven in my mouth. I ate that thing like there was no tomorrow. A lot of locals frequent Macrina. It can get a bit crowded inside, so my recommendation is to get it to go. There's plenty of street parking since Macrina borders a residential area. Things on my list to try: - Savory biscuits: Ham and Rosemary - Sugar buns - Italian plum pastry - Vegan chocolate cookies SO MANY CHOICES! Om nom nom nom. read more

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Leslie Mackie should rethink her business model and also what it means to be a part of a neighborhood and community. The prices here have become ridiculous. We all know what the ingredients of a croissant are and while prices of "some" ingredients may be slightly higher (remember we're all buying groceries and astutely aware of prices, especially now) they simply aren't $5 a croissant higher. Add Leslie and Macrina to the list of businesses that are taking advantage of consumer sentiment and too much news about inflation and exploiting long standing patrons. I'll shop the locals that are actually interested in feeding their community and focused on value in all forms, and not those that are just maximizing "their" own bottom line. read more

This bakery is one of the best I've ever been to, in Seattle or otherwise. Their carne quiche was unbelievably delicious. The pastries are exactly what I'd been looking for - traditional French and executed flawlessly. The staff is friendly and helpful. read more

Ordered a Red Velvet cake for a birthday. It was one of the best cakes that I have seen or tasted. The staff was so pleasant and helpful as well! read more

We came in for a loaf of sliced bread. Used their tap machine to pay for the bread + 15% tip. The cashier claims the charge never went thru even though it showed up as "Approved" on their point of sale device and on my bank charges. She insisted having me pay for the bread again even though I had already paid for it. I asked why I have to pay for it twice to which she replied she wasn't sure if the charge went thru (despite her point of sale device and my bank app showing the transaction). After some back and forth with her, I ended up leaving the bakery without taking the bread out of the store -- out of frustration. So now I have a bank charge for an item I never took out of the store. This outcome though is better than have 2 charges for 1 item and then being upset about the store asking us to pay twice for the item. We were treated differently from other paying customers at this store -- not sure why. Maybe it is because we are Asian and do not speak English as well as we should. How much clearer do we have to be to tell the store we already paid when the point of sale system says "Approved" and we have a bank charge on our statement? Won't be back and wish we never walked in. We're better off buying their products at Ballard market where we are treated like other paying customers. read more

I was staying with a friend who lived in Queen Anne, within a 5- to 10-minute walk of this bakery. I stopped by twice during my stay, the 1st time on a Friday around noon, and the 2nd time on a Saturday morning. The bakery is really cute, and it looked like you could have your food to stay, although I only got pastries/bread to-go both times I stopped by. On Friday at noon the place was really busy. It was less so on Saturday morning, but I'm sure it would've filled up as the breakfast/brunch rush hour progressed. My first visit, I got the ham and cheese brioche and a demi-baguette. The brioche was about $5 and the demi-baguette was about $3 (before tax). The brioche was quite large and filling; I think it could be a small meal on its own, and it was very tasty. I probably wouldn't get the demi-baguette again, as it didn't have quite the texture I like in a baguette, and was a bit expensive in any case. There was a mushroom and cheese brioche that looked really good too, but when I returned on Saturday, they didn't appear to have it in stock. Instead, I got a fruit braid, which I think was $5.50 before tax. Like the savory brioche, this was also pretty huge; I could barely finish it in the end. The fruit braid was well made, but I think I'd probably go for another savory pastry if I'm ever back in town, since they're so big and I sometimes have trouble finishing huge sweet things. The staff I interacted with were friendly and efficient. I would definitely come back if I'm ever in Queen Anne again! read more

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I have been coming to Macrina for years. I love everything they have here, but Ham and Cheese Brioche and Morning Rolls are probably my favorites. I also think their selection of treats are perfect. Some bakeries have 459 options and it's overwhelming, but Macrina has just enough things and everything they have is good. As for the coffee, I don't know that i have ever thought their coffee was out of this world, but their coffee is perfect with the sweets you get. The place can pack out really fast pretty much any day of the week, but I think it's worth the wait. read more

Friendly ,quiet, really good coffee and pastry . Love to meet up with my friends there.

Great little shop...we enjoy walking there on weekends for coffee and a pastry occasionally...it's pretty pricey so not often. Selection is not always consistent, but that's part of the adventure of trying something new. Today I got the orange hazelnut pinwheel and it was fabulous. Usually get an americano, but today wanted a cappuccino. It was pretty much a latte, NOT a cappuccino. Full of hot milk and very little foam. I was pretty disappointed, but didn't want to ask for a remake because the line was so long, it was extremely busy and we even had to share a table with a kind gentleman. I ended up throwing the drink away because I had had enough milk. read more

Baked goods were great. Esp liked the savory croissant!! Got this one twice. The breakfast sandwiches are pre made but still were tasty.

I was in the area and stopped in to grab coffee & a treat. There's easy street parking and you are greeted by someone as soon as you walk in and someone will walk you through bakery items or options. It was my first time in & the display made me want one of everything. I decided on the cinnamon apple pull apart & a chai latte with skim. I dined in and found a table quickly. My order was brought to my table and the pull apart was good, not anything to rave about and was cold in the middle. I moved on to the chai & it was unusually spicy. I opted to go at that point. I waited in line to ask for my item to go & grabbed a lid on the way out. read more

Macrina Bakery & Cafe - Cinnamon apple pull apart & chai latte - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great bakery. Prices high but quality excellent parking a problem. But can't beat the pastries

Up a few blocks in Queen Anne, I found this gem, as the boss called it a must try. Parking is ample on the sides of the street. Cute spot in Queen Anne on W McGraw Street. When you walk in, there is a little line. Setting: Perfectly orchestrated. Even flow. Through out. Upon entering, the bakery case and samples of their brunch items are in front of you, very well lit with attractive lighting. Croissants, cinnamon rolls, muffins, scones, cookies, pound cakes, tarts, cakes, fresh baked baguettes, and other artisanal breads, ciabatta, rye bread loaves, vollkorn, danish. They also have a brunch and lunch menu that change frequently. Your order is taken there at that counter, and then you proceed to the cash register. You're given a number placard after you've settled your bill. To my right is a the cold brew, in an old school Breaking Bad contraption. Doesn't get better than this! Everything is well organized and clean. It's noticeable how clean everything is, and thought out stations providing a nice traffic flow. Fresh flower vases on every table. Indoor and outdoor seating seems a little cramped, and may be the only downfall. There's a back area station (again, evenflow, thank you Pearl Jam), for iced water, separate cups, flatware, napkins, and an assortment of trash receptacles. Recycle, trash, and compost bin! Love it! Very clean and organized flatware and condiment station. An additional area for coffee accoutrements. Onto the food. I order the seasonal galette. The flavors are well composed. The crust is buttery, super flaky, and holding structure. Flavor is spot on. Egg and fontina/ ricotta cheese is fluffy and creamy. The leeks are lightly caramelized and a beautiful addition along with the herbs, making the dish a formal party in your mouth. Shitake mushrooms and shallots are seasoned perfectly. The mezze cup was less impressive on the flavor front, though I did enjoy the the addition of the fig, otherwise giving the rather bland mezze some pop. Lastly, the bathroom. Delightful air freshener and very clean. read more

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Love their unique pastries and use to love the seating area for studying. Quality is amazing! read more

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I freaking love this place. Every single pastry is delicious and also giant. The staff is always so lovely! Also, the cinnamon rolls are amazing. My boyfriend, who doesn't eat very many sweets, literally devours those cinnamon rolls and I was left so surprised. We love the food so much! read more

I love this location on Queen Ann. The bakery is in a residential neighborhood so people know each others; I find it frienly. I ordered a ham and cheese and it was excellent. I love the cheese in the croissant, it was not to cheesy. The meat was salty enough. I recommend it toasted. They performed social distancing very well. read more

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What a cute cafe! Great light roast and the morning roll and the everything bagel with cream cheese was awesome! The service was amazing super friendly and just good people! read more

I am not sure if I am lucky or unlucky that this is so close to where I live. I love their breads, coffee, pastries and sandwiches. Must try - egg bialy, rick's chocolate chip cookie, any brioche breakfast sandwich, potato rolls, zucchini bread and apple turnover. It gets crowded on the weekends but a much better option than the Belltown branch. read more

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A classic and delicious bakery right outside the heart of the Queen Anne hustle and bustle. Expect a long line if you come for brunch but don't be discouraged, the food and coffee is to die for. With in house recipes for everything on and in every plate (home made bread, jam, sugar, etc) your heart and tummy will be full. Lots of locals frequent the place which makes for a fun vibe. Lots of cute dogs and friendly owners sitting outside enjoying coffee and pastries. Enjoy! read more

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We're in town visiting. Had family over to thank them for supporting our son who just graduated. I knew I wanted to have dessert but there was no way I can cook food and bake in not-my-house. So we ordered cakes and cookies from Macrina and it was a terrific idea! The lemon curd in the Whisper cake was yummy. Yule log Fun shape. The chocolate gateau was perfect for people like me who need to have tea to cut down on sweet stuff. Only needed a sliver to be satisfied. The cookies were gone quickly and there was a great variety. We also I ordered the carne salad and I really enjoyed that! Whether it's for a special occasion or you just want something special I really recommend Macrina! read more

Wonderful bakery located in the beautiful Queen Anne neighborhood. I visited it upon my airbnb host's recommendation (she said it's the best bakery in Seattle). Enjoyed both the espresso shot and the baked goods (I got nutella brioche and seasonal muffin). The espresso is delicious! It's strong and citrusy (fruity), but it doesn't burn my stomach. Additionally, the after taste is clean with nice coffee aroma (no sour taste left at all). I could imagine it will go really well with steamed milk too. The brioche was okay whereas I really enjoyed the seasonal muffin. It's dense, moist inside With very nice flavor. Hope they will come to new york! read more

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Needed a birthday cake for my step father. Stopped here and selected a beautiful white banana cream cake. Simple but beautiful cake ... The cake was bone dry and the frosting was barely edible. Once everyone stopped being polite we agreed, the cake was disgusting. I have never had a "bad" cake. Sure, I may not love a cake but this was terrible. 6 adults at the party all thought it was missing at least a few ingredients. So disappointed! UPDATE: Pulled a mulligan on the first cake and went back for another (on the house) and it was spectacular. Lived up to all the positive reviews. Thank you Macrina! read more

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The bakery side of this operation is wonderful, offering a fabulous selection of delicious breads and pastries of very consistent quality. The cafe side of things could use some help. The Wi-Fi is great, but tables are scarcely cleaned, and spills are sometimes left to pool on the floor for hours. Only to-go dishes, cups and utensils are offered for for-here orders, which both makes for a shabby experience and is incredibly wasteful (and yes, compostable containers still have a negative environmental impact). read more

Cute and neighborly, though claustrophobic when busy. The coffee is rich and refillable and the pastries are pleasant. Would like to see more GF options and a brighter display case. Coffeeshops like this make me want to relocate. read more

Macrina Bakery & Cafe - Cute neighborhood coffeeshop. - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Immensely better than its Belltown sister. In a few different ways. I made the hilltop climb to seek out this lovely bakery for a friendly meeting. I have to admit I was skeptical considering the problems at the other location. No such problem here. At least during the weekdays. While the amount of space is not much different, the amount of clientle isn't the same. The Queen Anne location can accommodate the small amount of people in that space. The bakery items are just as tantalizing though, I must admit, they were tastier. But that just could have been that batch or just the happy bias I had from the surroundings. Great lattes here too but they were out of my favorite raspberry shot. Poo. And I didn't hear my order but another lovely customer brought me my latte when she realized I didn't hear it. How cool is that. That would never happen in Belltown. I have to say, I will be back when I need a break from the downtown "I'm yuppier than you" attitude. read more

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Every time I visit Macrina I think of Macarena, which is a decidedly bad thing. Macarena is a terrible dance that people who are supposedly your friends, make you do when you go to their weddings. Macrina is a bakery that has some really delicious baked goods (on the pricey side) but really mediocre service that you are subjected to when you shop at the Queen Anne location. I've had service that ranged from nonchalant-slightly medicated to outright rude. I know they are busy and have a lot to do but it would seem that management would be interested in the whole experience, not just the food aspect. Come on Macrina Q.A., get your staff to the level of your olive bread and you'd have a winner. read more

If you've ever been shopping in a Seattle supermarket or on AmazonFresh, you know that Macrina runs a mini-empire across Seattle. Their soulful looking version of Macrina, a fourth century mystic, looks up at your from all their products, beckoning you to try yet another plump nutella muffin or a heavenly brioche, and throw caution and calorie counts to the wind. Their products are consistently darned good. They are a Seattle success story and have been successful for almost two decades, running a fairly expansive operation that efficiently supplies bread and bakery goods to speciality supermarkets across Seattle. Their storefronts, however, tell a different story. Macrina's several retail spaces don't exude "polished bakery empire", but rather "mom and pop operation" with leisurely baristas making lattes, an eclectic set up, and a handful of great looking items in the case. If you are going to do a Macrina pilgrimage, the Queen Anne location should be your only stop. Its small, but still larger than the others, in a restored storefront in Queen Anne with real character. Its off the beaten path in a part the neighborhood that feels charming, quaint and reminds me of San Francisco. They sell expresso, sandwiches, salads and bakery goods in a cozy, hodgepodge of a cafe. Service, at times, can be almost excruciatingly slow here. I mean, if it takes them that long to make a latte, how is it that they can fill every Metropolitan Market and Whole Foods in town with abundant, tasty baked goods? Its a quandary. Macrina has a reputation as one of the better bakeries in Seattle, while competing with an all star cast (Tall Grass, Cafe Besalu, Bakery Nouveau, Dahlia Bakery) of bakery talent. The Queen Anne storefront location helps paint a pretty, cozy but completely unassuming picture of the Macrina empire, and is well worth a visit. But bring your patience. read more

You cannot go wrong with Macrina Bakery. I was kind of surprised by how small it is compared to the one in Capitol Hill, but it has its own character. It does feel more of a neighborhood place, which I liked. Coffee was tasty, the pastry addictive. Cakes not too sweet and delicious. Friendly staff is always a plus. read more

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This is one of my favorite Sunday afternoon spots in the city. The space is a perfect mix of cozy and clutter free with a beautiful mural on the back wall. The pastries and sandwiches are top notch (it is a bakery foremost) and the coffee is good and cheap. I like to sit there with a magazine as the brunch crowd and locals come and go. read more

"Bread appears as the Sun, anew each day to keep away the darkness and make the earth grow." - Macrina What can I say? I love Macrina. Just a few steps into this place and they've got you under their bakery magic spell. Everywhere you look there's something delicious waiting for you. Screaming, "choose me, choose me." But of course, my tummy can only take in a few dishes before it wants to explode into deep space nine. At Macrina, you get a sense of warmth. As locals come on in they'll grab a few sammies, maybe their morning cup of joe or sliced cake and sit by the window and read the paper. Just like that. And where I'm from, unlike the hustle and bustle of Los Angelinos, there isn't that fast paced feel here. I opted for their Dill Scone with Cream Cheese and Salmon. (fresh dill, scallions and parmesan cheese) Ever. So. Tasty. Their popular lemon tea cake is filled with dried sour cherries and topped with a zesty lemon glaze. Also grabbed the hubby a Salmon Scramble (eggs softly scrambled on an onion with Gerard & Dominique cold-smoked salmon and chive crème fraiche, served with herb roasted potatoes and our organic greens salad) Oh yeah, also grabbed a few of their shorbread cookies to go. With a cup of their tea in hand, I was ready to say farewell to Macrina. Doing double crossies and in high hopes that they'd open up a chain down here in Southern California soon. But, if they don't I guess I'll just have to make another trip to the Pacific Northwest once again. Oh, darn. ;-) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4/5 Ambiance - The mood, character, quality, tone, atmosphere. 4/5 Service - Helpful, accommodating, efficient, delivery and speed? 5/5 Food / Merchandise - Quality, taste, presentation. 4/5 Price - Reasonable, inexpensive, high priced? (Based on Irma's review rating rubric - http://static.px.yelp.com/photo/evXt-5kyL-guqoCwxaAxtQ/l read more

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This Queen Anne bakery and cafe is both precious and excellent. I went in to buy my boyfriend a dessert to eat after his conference meetings during the day. Located on a typically adorable Queen Anne street, Macrina has unusual pastries, one of which I couldn't even pronounce (it starts with a P but I didn't write it down so can't share). I chose a chocolatey thing that turned out to be gluten-free. I am not GF and neither is my boyfriend (nor do 95% of the Americans eat a GF diet need to do so for health reasons), but the lovely lady assured me that he wouldn't notice because it was more like a flourless chocolate dessert (very dense). I tested some financier-like almond chocolate thing while paying for his dessert and while I don't indulge often in desserts, this was too good to pass up. I bought it and ate for breakfast the next morning. I forget what it was called but it rhymed with "Grenache." The sandwiches looked great. Macrina would be my go-to breakfast cafe if I lived in Queen Anne. Every dessert and menu item I saw looked scrumptious as well as reasonably-priced. This is a theme in my Seattle Yelp reviews which I will collect into a list. Seattle food and booze is cheaper than LA or NYC or SB and just excellent. A real plus for foodies on a budget considering a place to settle. read more

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I can't believe i haven't wrote a review for macrina bakery yet. Along with joule and tilth's sunday brunch, macrina is one of my favorite brunch spot. The only downside to macrina queen anne location is the limited space, but customers usually seem to take out a lot, and i never experienced crazy waiting. They have awesome sandwiches, from vietnamese bahnmi to turkey zuchini sandwiches. Everything comes out fairly quickly and they just taste so good. Breads are fresh, and served warm after pressed in panini. I even tried mac n cheese once, and it was as good as Beecher's version!! I also enjoy fresh squizzed grapefruit iuice and coffee from them, which makes my breakfast/brunch ten times better. I had to take out one star for weird experience i had though. This may be TMI and it could be just me, but their red food coloring for red velvet gave me with very interesting experience in the restroom for couple days... I enjoy red velvet quite often but this was the only time that I had passed red...stuff. Maybe too much food coloring in their cupcakes, but other than that, everything is great, and i just made sure i dont get cupcake from them again :) read more

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Everything is fantastic except the coffee -- so don't order it, and get everything else (to go)! Seriously fabulous food.

Adorable, friendly, and tasty! I would love a coffee house/bakery like this one in my neighborhood back in Charlotte. The employees are very happy and friendly. When I asked what was the best breakfast treat, the guy had a grin ear to ear and said that it was difficult to say because everything was delicious. Ha! Indeed every item looked fantastic and it is all made in house. I ordered the fruit muffin and hubs got the oatmeal with the Morning Glory muffin. The coffee is unlimited! What a perk! I got the highly acclaimed Mexican mocha and it was rich and fantastic. It was fun to see this place draw in the young and older from the Queen Anne 'hood. I could envision myself making this my regular place for breakfast and getting my bakery needs filled if I lived here. The display case was lovely and breads lined baskets. Wow, how enticing! The environment was warm and relaxing. Although many people came in and out, I never felt any frenzy. My ideal public resting place! If you happen to be in the area, drop in and sit a spell. read more

Macrina Bakery & Cafe - Best way to start the morning. - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really good baked goods, pastries, breakfast and lunch items. We've been going there for over a decade. I would give them 5 stars if they didn't screw up my to go order 50% of the time. It's really frustrating when you tip ahead of time only for missing bacon on the bacon bialy or missing cream cheese for a bagel. Eat at the cafe for better results. read more

A friend and I came here for coffee and catching up, I had a dill scone with salmon, and a lovely cup Of their drip coffee black - it was all quite yummy! Pretty flowers on the tables made the whole place look chummy. It was quite crowded on a weekday morning, but not overwhelmingly so, Especially since most patrons were taking their baked goods and drinks to go. I'm from the east coast, but I'd come back here in a heartbeat. There's more coffee to try and more delicious things to eat! read more

Living down the street from a bakery has never been more dangerous to my waistline. I have to make a concerted effort to not go here more than 1-2 times per week. Often, I fail. But it's okay. The kind individuals who work here (obviously) don't mind. Some favorites: the Morning Bun, Cinnamon Roll, Parmesan Ham Rosemary Biscuit, and the Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oat Cookie. AMAZING. All of it. And the coffee is great, too! read more

Quaint little neighborhood bakery and coffee shop. Stop by here while making a morning walk through unfamiliar streets. It was a chilly morning for this desert dweller the hot coffee was nice and strong. I ordered the Brioche egg sandwich and initially thought the eggs were undercooked until I noticed a sweetness. They add some type of jelly or fruit spread (not sure what type) in the sandwich which for all intents and purposes looks like a hamburger. A few bites in it all came together and I enjoyed it. read more

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Skip the sweet buttermilk biscuit and opt for the savory rosemary biscuit. I was really not into the sugar sprinkles on top of the sweet biscuit. It made it taste even more artificial than it already did. This place has good puff pastry. So, anything made with it is usually a safe choice. I hope to god (secular) that this place rolls out their own pastry dough. I say this because I looked at the pre-packaged chocolate chip cookies sitting on the side and the ingredients list had more artificial ingredients that I would have like to see in a local bakery. I little alarming if I'm being honest. read more