My first thought as I was walking in, it is a super cute shop. I was greeted by a variety of pastries that looked amazing! I got a few sliced cakes, matcha gateau, and their cube donuts. Overall, I like the flavors and a great way to incorporate Japanese ingredients into French pastries. Most of the items I got were dense so definitely very filling but also heavier than I expected. I wish there were table seatings to enjoy the cakes and pastries. read more

Mitten Sweets & Coffee - Caramel Pear - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We love Mitten Sweets - all of our family celebration cakes are ordered from there. Their bakes are mildly sweet, which is our cultural preference (we're Asian). The cakes are fluffy, soft, light as a feather, and so are the frostings/decorative elements. The fruit garnishes are always in peek freshness/appearance, too. Our go-to orders are the traditional soufflé Japanese cheesecake, and the chocolate cake with fresh strawberry filling. The only cake that we've ordered that wasn't 100 percent to our liking was the matcha one - it is intensely vegetal (and we generally love matcha). But otherwise, everything from this bakery is A+. read more

Mitten Sweets & Coffee - Ignore the minor blemishes from an awkward unboxing - the original cake was gorgeous! And super delicious, too - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I first found out about Pastry Mitten after seeing her cute little mitten logo on some pudding being sold at Uwajimaya. I absolutely loved the pudding, so I've been a fan since then. So it's particularly exciting that she's opened up a brick and mortar in Capitol Hill! It's mostly a grab-and-go place - don't expect to sit down and eat inside the shop. In addition to an assortment of pastries, they sell seasonal items (like pudding) and various drinks. You can also order a cake if you give them 4-days of notice. Go check Pastry Mitten out! read more

Mitten Sweets & Coffee - Assortment of delicious seasonal baked goods from Pastry Mitten in Central District. - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was my first time going here myself and it was so cute in there! This Japanese bakery has so many unique flavors that you can't find much of in seattle! The staff was so friendly and had recommendations for us when we asked because there were so many options that all looked so good! We ended up getting a bunch of them to try and each item was so delicious, but my favorite was probably the one she recommended which was the matcha baked cake, it had red bean inside and a crumbly exterior! read more

Mitten Sweets & Coffee - Yuzu lemon cake, koto cake, matcha baked cake, and blueberry coconut baked cake! All sooo good! - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

welcoming environment and friendly staff right when you walk in. the woman working at the counter was very helpful and offered her suggestions, one of which was the yuzu cake and matcha cake. both were delicious! everything in the pastry case had unique flavors, many of which are Asian inspired flavors. a great place to pick up a quick pastry to go. the only downside is that there is no seating and drinks and pastries are to go only. read more

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Cute small bakery in the First Hill area! I had such a hard time to decide what i wanted to get because all of their desserts looked yummy and inviting. Ended up getting an ube tart, matcha cake with red bean, and hojicha cake. Absolutely loved the hojicha and matcha cake. I got a hojicha latte and it reminded me of the ones I got in Japan, so delicious. I loved the plants and how welcoming the bakery was. There's only a few seats inside (probably 5) but they have a few tables outside too read more

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Weird fate happens. I have been eyeing mitten cafe for a long time and have been dying to try out their patisserie. On Saturday afternoon, I almost decided to drive up to the Cafe, but I just could not. So I settled on pre packaged cake from uwajimaya, and I absolutely loved this souffle cheesecake. It is sweet enough, light and still have the cheesecake taste afterwards. As I finished my last bite of the cake, I closed rhe container and there js a sticker of mitten!!!! All these times, the cakes I was buying from uwajimaya was from mitten-s!!!! I am definitely going to try to get to Mitten to try other cakes that is not pre packaged at uwajimaya!! read more

Mitten Sweets & Coffee - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I really enjoyed everything I got at Mitten and would definitely come again! I ordered the ube tart, matcha gateau, and the hojicha latte. My favorite was the ube tart. The ube was velvety and the ube flavor really came through; it might be one of my favorite ube pastries I've ever had. The tart crust was a bit hard in my opinion but it was still flaky. I think they also add some pumpkin underneath the ube and it pairs nicely. The matcha gateau was not too sweet and was cakey but soft. The hojicha latte was a nice complement to the pastries as it was hot, slightly bitter, and had the subtle taste of hojicha. I also really loved the vibes of this place: cozy aesthetics and they were playing lofi. My only gripe was that there was no indoor seating, though there were two standing tables where you could eat. read more

Mitten Sweets & Coffee - Hojicha latte, ube tart, matcha gateau - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ordered an almond milk matcha with honey and their caramel pear croissant. Drink 5/5. Love that their matcha is high quality and not pre-sweetened. Their croissant was the perfect balance of flavor, buttery, and flakiness 5/5. Their customer service is good too, super sweet people. Would def come again! read more

Pastries here are amazing! Asian style with unique twists I haven't seen in other bakeries in the area. I love that it's close to Cap Hill too. Will be back to try the beverages. read more

The Bacon Tomato Pie is very delicious. Definitely will buy again. 10/10 The Chocolate Strawberry Cake is a little bit too sweet from an Asian point of view, but the inside strawberry and moist sponge are tasty. Love it! 7/10 read more

Mitten Sweets & Coffee - Bacon Tomato Pie - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Food I absolutely adore the turkey bell pepper pie ($6) and would try their other pies and cakes. Their pie is fresh and warm in the morning. Ambiance Cute casual and quiet with light and after music that's not too loud Service Friendly server with warm smile read more

Great pastries! Tried apricot pie and other items. They are not overly sweet. Fruits on the pastries are very fresh. Would love to try their drinks next time for sure! read more

Mitten Sweets & Coffee - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cute small shop in the outskirts of CapHill. Unique Asian desserts that are not too sweet, perfect. Loved their selection and drinks. If you follow them on Insta they will give you free matcha ice cream. Would definitely come back. read more

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The store was tucked away on a smaller street near Seattle U and had the cutest French-Japanese inspired pastries! My friend and I tried the koto, a hojicha based cake, and the kinako cube donut with red bean. I loved the koto and would highly recommend that! It looked dry but was really moist and dense. It almost reminded me a bit of a brownie. I will be back to try more of their desserts! read more

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amazing food and pastries. you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. i love their quiche and sandwiches on the house made focaccia. it's SO yummy! fantastic service, very fast. it's a chill little spot. very cozy, very cute. read more

Mitten Sweets & Coffee - Salmon & Spinach quiche with a matcha white chocolate latte - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Thanks so much to the staff for making my custom order cake! Misato worked with me patiently through email back and forth and carefully noted all of the details I asked for. Although it was a bit pricey, I received exactly what I asked for and the cake was absolutely delicious! I've ordered other custom cakes that fall short either in looks or taste (or both), so I'm really happy to continue ordering from Mitten Sweets! Note: I added the ribbons and cherry candles myself read more

Mitten Sweets & Coffee - Custom chocolate strawberry cake - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great cheesecake and baked goods! I got a variety of things (see photo) and every single one of them was really good. Not too sweet, great with coffee. Will be visiting more often read more

Mitten Sweets & Coffee - Japanese soufflé cheesecake, sesame donut, and another pastry I forgot name of - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Disclaimer: This review is based on a small box of hojicha shortbread that I stumbled across at Uwajimaya I hesitated because there was no pricing, but one does not simply put a box of locally handmade hojicha shortbread back on the shelf and walk away. (Plus, how can you say no the adorably named "Pastry Mitten"?!) The shortbread cookies survived the flight home, and omg it ranks among the best cookies I've ever had in my lifetime T-T The deep roasty hojicha flavors really shine through, complemented by subtle sweetness. It's also just the right amount of indulgence: mildly buttery and deliciously thick. Pair with coffee and it's magic. I read up a little about Pastry Mitten, and the owner/chef trained in culinary school, worked in Kyoto, and incorporates Japanese and French baking techniques. Best of all worlds. Can't wait to try more masterpieces at Mitten Sweets & Coffee next time I'm in Seattle! read more

I stumbled upon Mitten Bakery when I went to Peloton (also great!) next door. For some reason, I hadn't seen it before on Yelp or get recommended on food blogs that I follow. I have seen some of their items at PCC, but I didn't realize they had a physical store front and that the shop would be so cute. I was really impressed with the wide assortment of Asian-inspired desserts. There was a great range of items, a lot of them with a matcha version. Their matcha desserts are very flavorful and impactful. Some of the desserts had textures that I didn't quite expect, such as the matcha cake with the crumb on top. For some reason since it looked like a muffin/cupcake, I thought it would be light but it was dense. With that said, it was still delicious and I enjoyed it, but maybe ask some more questions if you do care about texture. Overall, I'm highly impressed. Partially because this spot doesn't have any hype or attention (from what I have seen) but it totally deserves it. If you gift an assortment of these to any matcha or desser loving friend, you will be cherished. read more

Mitten Sweets & Coffee - Assorted pastries - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Lovely little Japanese bakery in first hill. There is plenty of street parking, no lines, and their bake goods is always fully stock. Prices are comparable to others, the quality is superior and the service is friendly. I can't ask for a better gem. I hope this place stay this way and not get over crowded like some of the other bakery around town. read more

Mitten Sweets & Coffee - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A cute cafe tucked nearby Seattle U! Easy to get to riding the street car as well, making it worthwhile and more convenient to get to. I ordered a pineapple grapefruit drink and the edamame danish! The pineapple grapefruit was refreshing, but wasn't the biggest fan of the flavor (although I love love pineapple + grapefruit). However, the edamame danish was delicioussss and was rather shocked by how much I enjoyed it! Would love to try the other pastries at this location as they had a sizeable range of creative items inspired by Asian flavors! read more

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food: 5 ambiance: 5 service: 5 what a lovely little hidden gem! its right around the corner of peloton! it's so nice to see asian influences in these sweet treats. the cashier heard it was our first time here so she cut up a few slices of the yuzu cake and the kyoto cake for us to try. the flavors really shown through. the yuzu cake was more crumbly and the kyoto (matcha) one was more moist and had a very pleasant strawberry ganache. they also have whole cakes for pre-order as well as cake slices ready to go as well as both sweet and savory pastries. i'm looking forward to coming back to try their drinks and other treats! read more

Mitten Sweets & Coffee - the cutest pastry display - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Ordered a birthday cake, and it was a fantastic choice! We went for the 6-inch strawberry cake, and it turned out to be a delightful surprise. The cake is light, not too sweet, and has this wonderfully refreshing taste. Perfect for a birthday celebration - definitely a hit with everyone. Highly recommend! read more

Mitten Sweets & Coffee - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've been wanting to visit but haven't had the chance until now. Definitely deserves more attention. The pastry case was nicely stocked, and there was a fair selection of goods. They also have cake slices available. Plus, there is plenty of parking available near residential or a strip with back in only. Everything we tried was moist and not too sweet, which I appreciate. I can tell that there is a lot of care and attention to detail. Out of all the treats, I would recommend trying out the Kyoto. It's basically a very decadent green tea cake with strawberry ganache sandwiched between. read more

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Amazing bakery! Mittens bakery consistently has high quality desserts and pastries, with very reasonable pricing. The desserts are constantly rotating, but they have all been wonderfully balanced. Not too sweet, and always fresh. There is a great tea selection here as well. I'll be returning to Mitten very soon! read more

When reading the rest of my review consider the fact that I've been to Japan 5 times, am married to a Japanese person, and that I'm pretty selective about food in general and especially about Japanese food. Unfortunately, many places here in Seattle have a strongly Americanized version of Japanese food. I have been repeatedly disappointed when going to some of Mitten's competition. At Mitten you are in for something special, which you normally only find in larger American cities like New York or Los Angeles which have a larger Japanese population. I'm so happy to say that Mitten's baker is Japanese and trained in Japan, because this means that she understands her craft exceptionally well and does it at a very high level. The foods she creates at Mitten are the same quality that you would find at a high end French influenced bakery in Japan. I've ordered their cakes for special occasions and they are both beautiful and deliciously superb. Their hojicha cookies and their sweet potato tart have a special place in my heart. Their matcha gateau cake is so amazing. Even the savory pastries they sell are all very satisfying. I love the fact that the selection changes with the seasons meaning they only use the highest quality ingredients that are seasonally available. Everything I have ever tried here has exceeded my expectations which is really rare for me to say about any place in Seattle. read more

Mitten Sweets & Coffee - Their Japanese Christmas cake - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazingly delicious and unique baked goods with welcoming vibe. I fell in love with the custard cream puff and I'm still dreaming about it, it has the most custard I've ever seen and it's the fresh, delicious, quality type of custard. I grew up eating custard tarts and puffs so it's nostalgic for me. It has always been a favorite of mine. I'm soooo here for it! Must return soon! Highly recommend. read more

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Hello Friends. Oh boy is Mitten so yummy. I must be honest - I have been going to the previous establishment that was here for quite some time - Cake and Trees - however, the owner of that past establishment highly recommended Mitten. As such, I have been patiently awaiting for it to open and BOY DID IT NOT DISAPPOINT. Everything I have tried has been so lovely. The coconut shortbread is SO delicious - buttery and coconuty and amazing. The blueberry crumble cake was so very amazing - not too sweet and so well made. My partner and I each tried both their iced teas and they were so yummy. I cannot wait to come back! read more

Mitten Sweets & Coffee - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Everytime I come here, I receive the most amazing customer service. They are always willing to help and their sweets are even more amazing. My favorite dessert was their fall special- japanese sweet potato pastry, it's a MUST TRY! Cute small shop without any space for sitting. Definitely worth buying a drink with your pastry and going to the park to enjoy read more

It's super unique and most everything I look for in a modern Asian bakery :) I have had three things from here so far: the black sesame donut, the ham and cheese pastry, and the koto hojicha cake. Donut: "donut" is used a bit liberally here. More like a fried pound cake of sorts. The sesame was just the right hint of intensity. Ham and cheese: the caramelized onions were ADDICTIVE. It's a little greasy in the center, and the edges were crispy. I think it really won out in the taste factor, the texture could be a bit more perfected imo. Koto: A little dry (so really quite good with tea), but it has this very unique nougat-y denseness that I've never experienced before. It also showcases the hojicha flavor that I love (a lot of hojicha desserts are pretty demure in this regard). In general, their baking isn't for everyone. They are dense textually and are not very sweet, and are a bit complex. The service is super nice and accommodating. I gotta say that it's more of a grab-and-go as there are no seats, just little rests along the wall to have a quick bite. read more

Such attentive service and super knowledgeable and helpful regarding all food items we were interested in! We can't wait to come back to try more baked goods. I think this will be a new regular spot for us! read more

I discovered Mitten one random afternoon and was overfilled with joy by their selection. The lattes are delicious. I had a fabulous hojicha latte and ordered a few of their pastries. The desserts are not too sweet and it's a delight every bite. I especially liked their seasonal kabocha (squash?) panna cotta! I'm definitely going back to try more stuff! Also, the service was great; everyone was polite and friendly. The only thing to keep in mind is there isn't really seating inside. So you can't quite station there for too long if you're working, studying, or reading a book. read more

10/10 brownie. Tons of walnuts, perfect texture, not too sweet, not too chocolatey/bitter. Other baked goods were good too, mild with a nice crumb. read more

The pastries here are so lovely! I most recently ordered the orange tart, and it tasted so fresh and flavorful. The service is also very kind and quick. I'd highly recommend this shop! read more

Such lovely desserts, wide variety, sampled multiple and ALL were delicious. The matcha cake had such great flavor and texture. The sweet potato brioche was soft and not too sweet. The sesame donut was light and fluffy. Good stock of pastries even by the afternoon. The service was friendly and quick! And finally, the decor was super cute. It was a sunny day and there were adorable tables outside to enjoy pastries at. Located on the opposite side of the busy 12th Ave, so much quieter. Definitely recommend. read more

Delicious pastries, and really friendly service! Appreciated being able to try the cakes so I could decide which one to buy. I especially enjoyed the mixed berry donut cube. read more

Mitten Sweets & Coffee - Mixed berry donut, apricot pie, yuzu lemon and orange cake - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I like their matcha cake, however, I don't like the dessert they have in the shop. I stopped by last Sunday, the quality is not as good as the cake that I ordered a week before. The matcha is not bitter and since it creamy and there is red bean along with it. read more

Mitten Sweets & Coffee - Matcha - Desserts Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really everything I could possibly have wished for and more from the 2 pastries I got. Flavor and texture 10/10 --seasonal ube chocolate pie --hojicha cake (i think it was called koto?) Could now die happy read more

Stopped in today looking for lunch, in addition to something sweet, and was initially disappointed when I saw all their savory options had meat. Fortunately they said they could do a vegetarian sandwich for me, which was really delicious and huge! Was worried the focaccia would be too heavy and overwhelm the sandwich, but the bread they used was lighter than most focaccia and super tasty. Would definitely go back just for the sandwich, but the strawberry cake and sesame donut cube were both very good as well. In summary, delicious food, made with high-quality ingredients, and kind, patient staff! read more