Moonrise seems to be a pretty popular bakery in Queen Anne. After wandering in a Friday morning, we found the place pretty busy, with several people in line ordering pastries and others sitting outside sipping on drinks. Moonrise Bakery has a pretty good selection of croissants and other baked goods, which intrigued us enough that we ended up purchasing two: Kouign Amann ($5.95) - Overbaked and burnt on the surface, the exterior layer flakes off and tastes extremely acrid. The caramelized sugar layer is also baked hard resulting in a much firmer toffee-like texture rather than more sticky caramel. It's not too sweet and there's a bit of salt sprinkled in the center to bring out the flavor (although since it's overcooked, the flavor is on the more burnt side). The dough itself is layered pretty well and the interior texture is ideal, airy and chewy. Unfortunately the acridity on the exterior really dampened my enjoyment of the pastry. (3/5) Pain au Chocolat ($5.65) - This chocolate croissant is crisp and flaky with a rich buttery taste. It has pretty good lamination and honeycomb structure. Two classic chocolate batons added to the interior make this a solid croissant. I have no real complaints about this one; it's definitely a good eat. (5/5) I'd return to Moonrise to try some of their other baked goods. As a reminder to myself: don't order anything that looks too dark in color and/or looks burnt. Bathrooms - One unisex room in the back, key is hanging on the door. read more

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Yum yum yum! I stopped by this bakery with some friends and absolutely loved it! The pastries were absolutely stunning, with unique, cool flavors! I got the Gruyère pull-apart warmed up; it was delicious and super fluffy. I loved the bakery's vibe; they were playing the new Harry Styles album, which is extra brownie points for me!! They also had a cool assortment of wines, olive oils, tinned fish, and sauces to purchase, which was fun to browse while my pastry warmed up. I'd love to go back soon and try the coffee and the other pastries as well. read more

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Stopped by for some beans and a drip coffee early on a weekday. Cozy shop with lots of delectable looking goodies, with super friendly staff. read more

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My life changed here. We were spending the morning in Queen Anne and decided to pop into this bakery "just to look". The smell was intoxicating. Each pastry looked so beautiful. We went with the chocolate hazelnut croissant and split it. The first bite genuinely transported me to heaven. The filling had the essence of Nutella but it tasted more luxurious. SOOO smooth and gooey in the best way. There's nothing worse than getting a filled pastry and running out of filling after a couple bites. Nope, not the case here. The filling reached every single bite, it was so incredibly delicious with the flaky, buttery croissant. Looks may be deceiving, but this was definitely not too sweet! It was utter perfection and truly a work of art to look at. read more

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Loved this bakery when it was Le Reve. This is where I first discovered the kouign aman and that caramelized sugar with croissant texture is just perfect. Got a chance to stop by again and grab a bunch of stuff and try. The pastry texture in general is just so good. The mushroom Gruyère pastry was super tasty, a little spiced. The lemon chocolate croissant is really good. The custard inside is a little tart. We also had the croissant which was pretty good. Not the best I've ever had but still pretty solid. There's minimal seating area. Some outside and some inside. read more

Moonrise Bakery - Fruit croissant, kouign amann, Gruyère pull apart and almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Absolutely gorgeous pastries and one of the genuinely kindest front counter persons we've met so far. We went with one savory and three sweet pastries, each with their own texture. All delicious, however my review is a reflection of my taste only. These have generous fillings with great flavor. The raspberry in particular was fruit forward vs sugar. The almond had a very nice toasty and nutty flavor and a light subtle glaze that did not take away from the flakiness of the layers. The cherry bear claw was delicate and the warmed savory (Gruyère) item was the only one too delicious not to finish in one sitting. Cute garden seating outside and a lovely neighborhood gem. Enjoy! read more

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I've only tried the various croissants at Moonrise Bakery, such as my favorite Twice Baked Chocolate Almond Croissant that I managed to remember to take a picture of this most recent visit before gobbling it up! Their croissants are so perfectly flaky and messy. IMO, if the flakes don't get all over the place, it is an inferior croissant... Hahaha. I'm slightly kidding, but I believe there is a lot of truth in this. It paired well with my Americano that I didn't think needed added sugar because the pastry had enough sweetness to balance the two things out. Moonrise Bakery is located in Upper Queen Anne. They opened in 2020 and are part of the Olympia Coffee Roasting Co. family. They have a great front porch and outdoor patio-- perfect for dog and people watching! :-) read more

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Fantastic bakery. Loved their pastries and they had some great gluten free options too! Really cute outside seating too. read more

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I stop at Moonrise often when I am in upper Queen Anne. Located in the former space of Le Reve, Moonrise carries on with delicious croissants and assorted pastries. My fav being the twice baked chocolate croissant. It's best to get there early for the best selection. Their breakfast sandwiches are provided by Harried & Hungry. Service is friendly and prompt. There is counter seating indoors, as well as an outdoor patio. read more

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This shop is small but mighty. It doesn't have a huge selection in its small space, but it does have a good one. Everything is well made and delicious. I also like how they are confident enough to even bring in and feature a few baked goods from smaller bakers in the area. Service is friendly, kind, and helpful. Definitely worth visiting. read more

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We started our day off for my husband's birthday by going to this bakery that popped up on Yelp as a place that I should try out. We were so a thousand percent impressed and happy that we went here to get his little birthday treats. The Ambiance of the store is just so warm and inviting. The second you open the door your nose is touched by the sweetness and delicious butter that is looming over all the tasty treats. And the array of colors that are in there due to the different pastries, chocolates, wine, and little items to buy just makes it even more fun to be in there. The service we received was exceptional. The individual behind the cash register greeted us with a huge smile and asked us if it was our first time in the bakery. We let them know yes and that it had been our first time in Seattle in a while. She gave us recommendations, confirmed our proper pronunciation of Kouign Amann, and meet as few well at home there. Now we ended up taking home four main pastries to savory to sweet. The two savory pastries were simply amazing. We got the ham style croissant and then the wild mushroom with gruyere cheese. Both were divine. I will say the wild mushroom taste came out so lovely when you've been into it in comparison to the saltiness of the gruyere cheese. For the sweet pastries again they were amazing and I will say I'm still trying to figure out the hint of something at the end after biting into the Kouign Amann. And the blood orange citruseness paired so well with the feeling that it had. I believe it was cardamom and so so good. Overall hands down, if you are in the area you need to try this bakery. read more

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Absolutely fabulous bakery! My husband and I stopped by two days in a row during our quick visit to Seattle and got plenty of treats to share with our families! The service was quick and very friendly, and the ambiance was cozy and lively at the same (seems to be a local favorite!). We really enjoyed all the pastries we had and I wish we had one out here in the Midwest! They have some fun twists on classic pastries like lemon chocolate croissant, mushroom gruyere danish, and more! read more

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Love the London Fog tea and the London Fog pastry! Dined outside while the weather was cool and pleasant, and definitely enjoyed the time with the drink and pastry. There was no line, and I got my items quickly. They also have a small, cute section inside for wine and souvenirs. read more

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Great pastries at Moonrise Bakery in Queen Anne! It's a small place with outdoor seating only. They have a good selection of pastries, baked goods, and breakfast sandwiches. They also sell goods to purchase - wines, nonalcoholic drinks, condiments, other pantry items and coffee beans. I got the kouign-amann pastry which was perfectly caramelized and delicious. The pastry was beautifully laminated and flakey! read more

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This place is so good!! Try ther Cinnamon rolls! Delicious! Go early - sometimes they run out. read more

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Croissant heaven. They have sweet, they have savory, they have drinks. The line was quick to get through and for a Saturday morning they had a really good selection to choose from. I wish they had a bigger space for more seating, but that just means that a lot of people love what they're making. Best. Croissants. Ever. read more

Moonrise Bakery - Chocolate hazelnut croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wanted a sweet treat and stopped by this shop. Overall it was very cute with the little house decor thing infront and the service was very nice and they even offered to heat up our cookie which I always like. I wished they had some kind of lemonade or something bc it was mainly coffee and matcha and I wanted something refreshing which I couldn't find on their menu. read more

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I've been here at least 3 times and have gotten an assortment of pastries and coffee each time. 10/10 on the pastries, so incredibly fresh, fluffy, and flaky. The best I've had in Seattle yet! I love that they use local good-quality espresso, but the roast is very light and nutty, and I prefer a darker espresso flavor. The staff is friendly and helpful when I have questions about the products. There are only a few indoor seating and plenty of outdoor seating, so dress for the weather if you are planning on sitting in. Will be coming back when I need my pastry fix! read more

Moonrise Bakery - Pumpkin Croissant (seasonal), Mushroom Gruyere, Kouign Amann, Ham and Cheese Croissant, Plain Croissant, some sort of cheesy pull-apart - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Too much wine and a very limited selection of pastries. They are also using the wrong variety of coffee beans for their espresso and coffee drinks--a fruity, medium blend with off-tastes not meant for espresso. Bear claws that are so flaky half of it falls on the ground (don't you dare eat these in your car). And about 1/5 of the filling that should be in there. Reason to return: none. One extra star for the cozy outdoor terrace, where the robins and sparrows anxiously await nearby for the crumbs that you lose. (Eat away from the table). EXPENSIVE. That's because it's Queen Anne. read more

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Very cute cafe. They have great selection of wine and fair trade chocolate. They have a very unique croissant with great selection flavor to choose from. I tried their - pumpkin croissant: Perfect for the fall season. It's a croissant filled with pumpkin and half of it is covered in meringue 10/10. - hot chocolate: just perfect with the pumpkin croissant. I will definitely come back to try other flavor. read more

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Really like this place! We usually stop by whenever we are up here, especially because the patio is dog friendly. The bakery is really good but they sell out early so come prepared. We tried their new seasonal drinks since I can't have dairy at the moment and they were good! The staff was friendly and efficient as usual and we took a walk with our drinks since it was nice out but there were 2 dogs and a cat enjoying the sunny patio area. read more

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The food was amazing, the people working there were so nice, and i loved the ambiance!

We kept meaning to come here before our monthly romp to Trader Joe's. It's always popping with folks reading books and knitting on the patio. Gorgeous outdoor patio with a glass roof protection from the rain. Would love to come back here on a sunny day. The hype was real! The pastry selection is amazing! You get to see the bakers in action, making the assortment. The pastries were delicious steeped with butter. We got the cheddar and scallion pull apart bread - absolutely delectable, the butter was oozing out. So savory. We also got the seasonal danish- great combo of blueberry and lemony! We got two drinks and two pastries and the total was around 24 dollars. Absolutely not a bad deal for the quality. read more

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One of the best stops you can make to get your day started! Queen Anne has many coffee shops, but Moonrise truly stands out. The cinnamon twist (cinnamon roll) is incredible. You will always be greeted with a smile here. read more

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New favorite bakery place! I tried this place for the first time last Sunday 08/10 and it exceeded my expectations. Service was amazing--very informative and friendly staff and service was fast. There was a constant line but the service was quick. Their dining area is outside only which was perfect since the weather was nice. Coffee (brown sugar iced latte) was okay, sausage egg muffin was good but not extraordinary. The star of the show was the hazelnut croissant . Flaky, had a lot of filling (smooth and chunks of chocolate), and was huge as you can see. Overall a great place and I would go back again to try different menu food items. They had a huge selection of sweet and savory pastries. read more

Moonrise Bakery - Sausage egg muffin, brown sugar iced latte, hazelnut croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Couldn't resist stopping in Moonrise Bakery to get some work done. The bakery is super bright and clean. I ordered the chicken biscuit, a twice baked chocolate almond croissant, and a hot vanilla latte. Everything came hot and fresh. The staff was super friendly and the energy of the space is definitely fluid. I will definitely be back in the near future! read more

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Moonrise is one of my new favorite go-to bakeries for aesthetic pastries, aesthetic indoor and outdoor seating options, and always-friendly service. It is important to know that some of their pastries can be hit-or-miss in the sense that they look better than they taste -- but to each their own! The cream in the cream-filled croissants is on the heavier-bodied side, FYI, not so much light and fluffy. That's something to be aware of. My personal favorites are the seasonal scones (maple oat scone and Gruyere/dill/chive savory scone) and the everything croissant. The savory scone paired super well with their spring seasonal, the lavender-piper (a lavender-pear syrup infused with a touch of Tellicherry peppercorn) latte. read more

The food was delicious! Drinks are yummy too. Highly recommend the matcha croissant and the red velvet croissant. They are each HUGE. Honestly one pastry will easily feed two people. Staff was patient and kind in answering our questions and waiting for us to make our selections. Cute, quaint coffee shop vibe with outdoor seating available. It's only a few blocks from Kerry Park so you can eat pastries with a view. read more

Little bakery/coffee shop with a lovely patio. I had the sausage egg muffin and a chocolate/lemon croissant. The sausage was baked into the egg which was nice. The staff were friendly and service was quick. read more

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Cute local bakery with tasty pastries and a decent coffee bar, pricey but what do you expect in Seattle, LOL read more

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Stopped off here for a latte and a pastry on my walk from South lake Union. The coffee was excellent. In fact I bought a pound to take home and all of the pastries looked delicious. I highly recommend the almond croissant. This was a great little coffee shop with friendly staff and a very nice outdoor seating area to enjoy your coffee. I highly recommend it and will return on my next visit to Seattle. read more

I have really enjoyed this French style bakery on top of Queen Anne. My favorites are the laminated pastries and anything with fruit/jam in/on it. They have a normal selection of coffee/tea beverages, plus a nice variety of bottled beer/wine (I don't think you can drink it on premises(?) but it's a fairly interesting selection for a small shop). They have some tables inside plus a large covered patio area in front. Inside is clean and the employees are friendly and helpful. I enjoy coming here when I'm out for a walk or on my way to the grocery store read more

I'm so sorry to write this review because this place is *adorable,* but I need folks to be aware that it's an eyes-only eating experience. Partner and I paid $30 (!!) for one pastry and one (very basic!) coffee drink each. I found the espresso not super punchy and the drink as a whole to be fine-not-great. That said, I wouldn't have bothered writing this review on the drinks alone...they weren't outright bad. But the pastry is another story. The pistachio cream croissant I ordered (which looked amazing! glamorous, even!) was pretty awful. The pastry was passable, but then you get to the center and it's a gigantic lump of heavy, pasty pistachio...something. Butter? Definitely not a cream. I had expected a light, nutty filling, and instead it was sickly sweet and extremely thick, dense, and gloopy. The green stripes on the outside of the croissant also kind of ruined the pastry, giving it an almost candy-like coating that sticks to your teeth. Really unpleasant to eat, nearly $8. I threw most of it away. My partner's savory scone was fine...it tasted a little old, probably should have been warmed up. Flavor and texture were okay, and at least it seemed edible. I'm so truly disappointed. This shop is cute, the service was friendly, and the outdoor seating was comfortable...but I wouldn't chance that much money on more bad pastry! Life is too short! read more

Stumbled upon Moonrise Bakery and was instantly captivated by their stunning array of croissants--think Red Velvet, Chocolate Hazelnut, Matcha Cream, Pistachio, and more! I couldn't resist trying the Tomato Mozzarella Danish, and wow--flavor explosion! The soft tomatoes, flaky crust, and melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella with a touch of pesto were pure perfection. I'm already planning my return to dive into those croissants, which I bet are just as divine. Moonrise is a must-visit! read more

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Note: Yelp reviews prior to summer 2020 are attributed to prior bakeshop, Le Rêve. After summer 2020, Olympia Coffee took over turnkey operation and became Moonrise Bakery on Queen Anne. Similar situation how Herkimer Coffee took over Cafe Besalu in Ballard, or Petit Pierre took over Celine Patisserie in Phinney Ridge. Somehow, I have been under a rock and totally late to the party for over two years for Moonrise Bakery. I finally placed an online order via Square and wandered over there on Sunday morning (10/23/22). It's nice being on Queen Anne early in the morning. Calm, tranquil, autumn day with folks out jogging, walking the dogs, or folks like me in search of pastries, lol. Plentiful angle in parking this early in the day. I was surprised to see folks bundled up and dining outdoors. However, unlike how I remembered Le Rêve back on 2/13/19, there is currently no indoor seating. I was told that the front counter and other re-configurations would be considered if future indoor seating was to be made available. I did see my boxed order already on the designated spot upon entering, but took quick indoor snaps of the retail bakeshop first. The pastry case was nicely arranged with plentiful variety of baked goods. Around the corner were also examples of breakfast sandwiches and a large quiche on a cake stand. There were other items on display like Olympia Coffee beans, wine, mugs, Tshirts, and other retail merchandise that are not listed via the online ordering site. I also enjoyed my brief convo with the counter person. She was cordial enough to answer my questions. The other three staff members in the kitchen area looked a bit sleepy, but having worked in a former life as a baker and assistant pastry chef, I totally understand. I have seen the Queen Anne neighborhood evolve since the early 1980s and it's great to see again an actual established bakeshop on the main avenue. I had prepaid for four pastries online. They were conveniently boxed up and ready for pickup when I arrived: *Bacon, Cheddar, and Caramelized Onion Croissant ($5.25) *Ham, Gruyere with touch of mustard Croissant ($5.50) *Spinach and Feta Croissant ($5.25) *Pain au Chocolat ($5) And for the latter yes, Chocolat and not Chocolate. Some other regions, known also as chocolatine (SW France, Canada) or couque au chocolat (Belgium). Just an fyi. Pricey pastries, but to be expected with cost of labor, overhead, and raw materials. I wished these pastries were baked and burnished a bit longer, but again that's my personal preference. Definitely, once I got home, these needed a warm up prior to consuming for optimal flavor. Compared to my favorite viennoiserie elsewhere, these did not have signature lamination. Surprisingly, the pastry with the most heft and spot on flavor was the spinach and feta...tasty bang for your buck! Three stars overall, but added one more for the friendly and interactive conversation with the counter person that morning. read more

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Moonrise is always busy when I come, for good reason! Love how they have an outdoor area to sit with a roof. It's just such a cute little bakery! They have a products area with wine, canned fish, coffee beans, chocolate, etc. I always love looking over what they have; their items make great souvenirs for people who aren't from Seattle. As for the food, Moonrise has this amazing double baked croissant. It's literally the best croissant in Seattle, it's flaky, has melted chocolate, and is not too expensive! Their other pastries are great too, like their cookies and gruyere croissants. As soon as you walk in you just smell a heavenly mix of everything! If you're in Queen Anne you have to stop by this place. read more

The chocolate chip cookie was awesome! Filled with chocolate! The service was good too. read more

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Tried the bear claw and pain au chocolate. It's pretty good. It's definitely good croissant. Flaky and crunchy outside and very buttery inside. The bear claw was not bad as well. I do wish I would also be able to try an almond croissant.I don't think they have one? read more

Good pastries and drip coffee. Beautiful looking pastries as well. Very flaky croissants, be wary of eating them in the car!

This bakery has a special place in my heart, and in my stomach. The entrance is very welcoming and the interior is quite comforting. I ordered a cheese and egg croissant sandwich, pull apart bread, and a berry jam pastry (which I forgot the name of) and all of it was delicious, but the texture of the croissant sandwich really stood out to me. I also ordered a sparkling pineapple matcha which didn't have as much of a kick as I was hoping for, but it was refreshing. What really stood out to me were the bags of Oliver's Custom Coffee on the walls, which is very high quality coffee roasted by the CEO of Olympia Coffee (which was also sold as retail bags). The Olivers Custom Coffee ranged from $26-$55 and they also sold coffee gear, wine, olive oil, high quality chocolates, and much more fun stuff. Overall, the service was amazing, pastries were perfect, and I will hopefully return again soon. read more

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