We stopped by Panterelli after the West Seattle Sunday Farmers Market, wandering in after hearing about the best Choux pastries in Seattle. There weren't any other customers inside and we were greeted with an empty display case in the front. While barren, the owner, a gruff* French gentlemen, confirmed that he still had choux pastry left with a choice of either vanilla, coconut, pistachio, or hazelnut. We decided to go with the pistachio, which he assembled fresh for us, first by piping pistachio cream inside the choux shell, then dipping in melted chocolate and sprinkling pistachio on top. Pistachio Choux ($6) - The choux is excellent, baked until deliciously crisp on the exterior while the inside remains soft, eggy, and tender. Since it's fresh filled and we ate it right afterwards, the cream never migrated to saturate the crust - I suspect people with issues with mushiness probably let the cream puff sit too long before consuming. The cream, which is piped to the brim, pushes out against the delicate shell, causing each bite to almost squirt out a bit of the luscious, silky whipped custard. The cream coats the lips and mouth with a layer of fat. It's not too sweet and has a light nutty pistachio flavor. The melted chocolate the top is dipped into glues on all of the pistachio dip. The chocolate is slightly bitter, yet sweet, so it helps cut through some of the rich silkiness of the cream. The pistachios on top act like a crumble, perhaps pulverized and melded with butter to create a very rich yet pistachio forward mix. It's strongly flavored, and the chocolate creates such a strong cement that none of the nuts detach while eating. (5/5) Panterelli was a huge surprise as it wasn't even on our radar until we walked past the shop randomly while exploring the Farmers Market. It's a definite revisit in the future! *The owner isn't nearly as welcoming as a typical American small business owner, but is certainly friendly and eager to chat. I also love his attitude - looks aren't that important; it's the taste the reigns supreme! read more

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Went on a walk and randomly walked into this shop and met Jacques. He immediately asked me if I was there "for the Choux" and I said no, but after telling him that I like to bake and have always wanted to try making Choux, he said I must try his. He made a great americano and made me the best little Choux bun. We ended up talking for 10 mins and now I feel like I have a new favorite local spot. Can't wait to go back! read more

Panterelli - Americano and raspberry pistachio Choux bun! - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I stopped by after the nearby farmer's market was wrapping up. We were the only customers, and the pastry case looked empty. Did I miss out on choux?! Chef Jacques assured me that he still had some left, and that he could whip it up quickly. The flavors were hazelnut, vanilla, pistachio, and coconut. It appears from the online menu that the coconut was a special of the day, but I ended up with the pistachio. It was amazing! The choux was light and filled with silky pistachio cream filling. It was dipped in semi-sweet chocolate, with the slight bitterness at the end refreshing your palate. The sprinkles of pistachio topping add an extra crunch. Simply, bravo. Apparently the proprietor used to own Pizzeria Credo (what sounded like an amazing pizza place). If only time travel existed, then I would totally try his pizza. read more

A tiny space with lots of love. The owner is a delight and you can truly feel his passion for pastries. If you are lucky a. There are still Choux available, be prepared to wait as there is most often a line. Delicious and worth every bite! read more

Panterelli - Choux hazelnut and chocolate - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

BEST. COFFEE. PASTRY. SHOP. EVER. !!! They are known for their shoe French pastries and omg they are so delicious. I heard a lady order a mocha and said it was really good ao I also ordered one and wooooow. It's a real French mocha. The best in my life. Ever. Jacque is the kindest and most welcoming human. His shop has such a nice vibe and feel. We talked about astronomy and he is just amazing to talk too! I've never felt so comfy at a comfy shop before. It felt like we were locals and were from LÁ! Jacque if you read this, happy holidays and wishing you an amazing new year!!! See you soon. - Dang and Linda read more

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We tried this place for the first the other day. And the owner is European, very good smooth espresso coffee. And we had a dessert so good. Wish I could have tried more! The place is small and cute. read more

Panterelli - Late - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We got some pistachio creme puffs and eclair's from this spot. I didn't really taste the pistachio but definitely not too sweet which i appreciate. read more

Stopped by early morning on a Tuesday! Not knowing what I was in for, I asked what was available. There were fresh, warm raspberry cheese pastries on the counter and some German donuts sitting on a rack. I hope to come by when there is also Choux available, but I think things are a little different during breakfast time! Cappuccino: straight forward, strong, goes well with pastries! Raspberry cheese pastry: the filling was so tasty, no raspberry seeds (a huge plus) and a creamy and slightly sweet cheese filling. Not too sweet at all and the pastry was nice a buttery. Came to us warm and we're so good! read more

Panterelli - Cappuccino and raspberry cheese pastry - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I don't know how people live this place. I support small and local businesses but this place was my least favorite while I was in Seattle. I got the eclair and it was not average it came out of the refrigerator and already had the cream in it. I was told that the pistachio was delicious and I asked for an eclair he didn't even ask what kind I wanted. I guess eclair means with chocolate and something filled I am not even shore what was inside Will I come back no because my chocolate mocha latte badly taste like chocolate when I asked for extra. I am better off down the street coffee shop. read more

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I was purchasing the last 2 pastries he had when a customer he liked better walked in after me. He stopped making my order and went to make theirs instead. I had time constraints, so I was had to leave without my order. Terrible treatment. read more

If I can give this place more than 5 stars I would, and I hardly say that about any place. They have the most delicious choux pastry that I have ever tasted. And the dude who runs the shops is soo nice and kinda reminds you of the uncle who just wants to hang out and relax. Love this place, would come here again and again. read more

Service is shit and it's filthy. This filthy man took our order. Handed me food on a napkin. Took some other folks order and ignored us for 7 whole minutes while we waited to check out so he could catch up with this woman and her two kids. read more

We will be returning. This is a very small shop, a bit cramped and, dare I say, messy, but do not let that put you off. Panterelli offers the best choux buns I've had in decades. This is a shop that does one thing, choux, and does it well. These are not the tough dry shells of most local bakeries. No, these are so soft, and filled with heavenly creams. We tried the pistachio and the hazelnut. Both were delicious! The staff were very friendly and wonderful to speak with. Looking forward to warmer weather so we can stop in for a treat to enjoy while sipping coffee at the little tables outside. read more

Very sweet staff here! It's a small space with a couple of seats along the wall. They don't have tea beverages unfortunately, but they do have espresso options. They also seem to mostly have choux pastries, which was unique too. Probably not a great option if you have dietary restrictions, but definitely a unique French bakery to check out! read more

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One of the best pastries i've ever had. Chocolate was amazing, cream filling was perfectly sweet, and the bread itself was soft and fluffy. the pastries were made right in front of us. Will be coming back soon!! read more

Panterelli - one of the best pastries i've ever had. Chocolate was amazing, cream filling was perfectly sweet, the bread itself was soft and fluffy. - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We love it, Jack! The cozy little French style cafe on the street side. The coffee is genuinely nice so is your warm attitude. We love the Eclair you made- the best we had. I even felt nostalgic seeing your Thermomix on the countertop !:) read more

Panterelli - Lovely street tables - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very excited to try this place but it was unfortunately a huge let down. My boyfriend and I were ignored by the employees for 10 minutes while others were being helped, everyone got a cute box but we received all of our food on top of a napkin that they placed on the dirty counter?? And then we didn't get rung up for anything until they were done with everybody else which was another couple minutes, despite being there first. Very confused ;( read more

It felt like we were transported to Europe during our visit to Panterelli. The owners were so kind and friendly, and they explained what they make and where it comes from. We had the hazelnut choux and pistachio choux topped with raspberry. They were fluffy, creamy, sweet, divine goodness. The ILLY espresso is truly superior- we loved our cappuccinos and it reminded me of my time in Italy. You do not want to miss out on this lovely patisserie! read more

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I am so glad to have this wonderful treasure in West Seattle. Panterelli is absolutely amazing. Jacques (the owner), and his employees, are always so kind, friendly and personable. They are always a pleasure to see. The service is wonderful. I also love the Parisian and authentic French atmosphere of the shop. The desserts are excellent. Jacques makes wonderful authentic Choux à la Crème (French Cream Puffs). They have just the right amount of cream on the inside and just the right amount of chocolate on the outside. I especially love the hazelnut flavor. I definitely recommend this authentic French dessert and coffee shop. If you are from outside of West Seattle, it is totally worth the drive to come and try these delicious desserts! read more

Panterelli - Hazelnut Choux à la Crème (French Cream Puff) - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Literally the best coffee in west Seattle. You can't go wrong with any of their sweet or savory pastries as well. Small place and can be a line but so worth it! read more

Everything was amazing. One of the best pastries we've had and super friendly. The dude was super cool who ran it..

This is one of the best bakeries in Seattle. The choux is always amazing and he occasionally has one day specials. I've never had a bad experience read more

Purely based upon on the food, I finally got chance to snag a choux! They were sold out yesterday (Saturday) by noon so I went there today around 9 am. I tried the choux filled with pistachio and love love love. The pistachio cream was not too sweet and balanced well with the chocolate on top. The owner gave me a little tasting of the hazelnut cream and wow! I could eat this all day. He makes all the cream there. It's a small and charming place at the Junction. Can't wait to try the other pastries. read more

I was thankful that I-5S and 99N were straightforward to/from Shoreline, because I made yet another attempt to check out Panterelli in West Seattle (7/8/23, 8/4/23) after first reading about this indie business in late June. I also had good luck finding nearby street parking in the Junction. I purchased one of each of the three choux items featured in the pastry case on Friday morning, see my attached Yelp photos of whole choux and later halved. Note: the pastry case does not have signage or prices placed with each product. I was charged a flat $17.85 plus tip - this was just under $21. Each item was nicely packaged in Barbie-pink containers with a clear lid and placed carefully in a bag. I was reminded to make sure to refrigerate these choux if not consumed immediately. Duly noted for filled pastries on a summer morning. I would have inquired further about ingredient details and prices. However, there was another individual ahead of me. Plus while in line, I was detecting a strong distinct scent of chocolate. Sure enough, while packaging my items, the presumed owner had to pause and remove a pan of melting chocolate off the burner. Not seeing another pastry assistant in the production area, this was a one man business this morning. It is wasteful to burn chocolate, especially when on direct heat and not melting via a bain marie. So I did not want to further distract the owner with random questions. Plus in my case, the intended choux aficionado does not have a nut, gluten, or lactose allergy. Just take the above into consideration if you or others may have allergies or sensitivities. I would have had an Illy coffee onsite, per the first Yelp review mentioning "Perfect espresso". But the limited indoor seating was all a jumble - chairs all askew among the few tables. Again, that would have been another pause for the owner. I decided to have an espresso elsewhere instead. This bakeshop's niche is focusing on choux pastries, familiar as éclairs or cream puffs. The light airy eggy pastry is filled and dipped with tasty ingredients. I appreciated the pastry cream, but did not really pick up the pistachio flavor profile. The pastry shells were thin so contents were generous, but led to the shells not remaining crisp and a bit soggy. It is telling that the other halves have not been immediately consumed by The Homie. This and other observations resulted in an overall 3 Yelp review. Instagram posts showed another pastry assistant in training. Glad to see that another indie is fairly successful from the get go with early shop closure due to product being completely sold out. Hopefully Panterelli will get their par numbers increased to allow for consistency and variety. West Seattle loves their dessert choices with nearby A la Mode Pies, Cupcake Royale, Flying Apron, and Bakery Nouveau...and now with the addition of Panterelli. read more

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I love a crepe but this crepe in particular was stunning! I got the hazelnut chocolate banana crepe. The hazelnut cream piped on top elevated the dessert. Lovely customer service. Gorgeous little cafè. Excited to return. read more

Panterelli - Crepe - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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By far the best espresso I've had in Seattle. A beautiful layer of crema. Perfectly balanced. Seattle's "best" coffee shops are dismal in comparison. Wasn't in the mood for pastries or food but they looked pretty. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Glad we stopped by here! My boyfriend and I split and choux pastry that was filled with vanilla cream. It was the perfect texture and not overly sugary which I appreciate. So delicious! Will definitely be back! read more

Super cute place! I didn't have any coffee but the pastries were phenomenal. Highly recommend checking it out.

Jacques was absolutely incredible! An amazing chef who has created such a beauty/magic through his pastries. He's one a kind and treated us like royalty! The best coffee and pastries in Seattle!! read more

Panterelli - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Run don't walk to Panterelli! We inhaled the Pistachio Choux and the Vanilla Passionfruit Choux (daily special). The pastry was perfectly light, and the cream was sophisticated yet bold with flavor. Then, the chef surprised us with his Yuzu CroiChoux (croissant+choux!). It's a game-changer. The chef is so kind and the place is small, but chic and welcoming. It's in West Seattle and super close to the Sunday farmers' market, so definitely stop by! read more

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Amazing, delicious, savory and sweet options Owner was so kind and relaxed, was in the midst of morning baking. He took time to make a suggestion on a pastry and so glad he did! read more

OMG! what a fantastic choux! fresh warm and sooo good. Great coffee and the owner is just a pleasure to talk to. Excited to have my friends from France try this little gem in West Seattle. read more

What a Gem! We stumbled into this humble and authentic French Cafe with no expectations and were blown away. The owner Jacques was working alone when we came in around 1:30p on a Sunday and was already sold out of most of the pastries, but he quickly whipped us up a couple of truly delicious hazelnut filled croissants with a chocolate drizzle on top. If you're looking for high quality pastries and coffee made by a true artisan this is the spot. When entering the small shop you feel like you've entered a true Parisian patisserie. You won't find anything flashy, just great espresso and great pastries with classic delicious flavors. read more

Wow! Their pastries are out of this world as is their coffee! There were two guys working and it was a busy Saturday morning, so by the time we got there it was pretty much sold out, but we waited and they were able to fill our order in no time! Very friendly Australian helper and French or Italian owner. Small shop with outdoor tables and maybe a couple indoor tables. read more

I have nothing but good things to say about this little shop in the West Seattle Junction. Jacques, the owner, is great. He's very personable. The choux / eclairs are wonderful no matter what flavor you get. One is all I can eat because it's so rich. read more

This is my absolute favorite French bakery to go! Unlike some other french bakeries around Seattle and Belleuve, the chouxs are not too sweet but filled with flavors. The shop is small but very welcoming and love the home/neighbor vibe. Also the owner Jacques and his team are just so sweet. I'm kind of sad that I cannot go often I used to due to my work schedule but planning my next visit again this Sunday! read more

Went for a morning stroll and saw this tiny bakery in West Seattle. I asked the owner what was best thing on the menu that morning. He asked about my likes/preferences and then replied "Sit, I will make you something. You can pay after you enjoy." Can't wait to go back! read more

Panterelli - Eclair with vanilla, white chocolate and passion fruit/gold flake topping - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A lovely addition to the Junction! The owner is awesome and the pastries are amazing. I only docked a star because, understandably, he is a one man show and it took a really long time to get our pastries that we ordered as we dined in (a little over an hour and we ordered two eclairs). That being said, the coffee was really good and it reminded me of my experiences in a European coffee bar. Happy to return back to this place and give him my business! read more

i'll admit that this is the first of jacques neward's businesses i've been to. pizzeria credo and the now closed naked crepe were always places i walked by but didn't find occasion to go in and try. but today was the day to try out his newest venture and it's a little place that packs a punch! ....that's how i'll always think of panterelli after my maiden voyage this afternoon. some lovely surprises: *the choux flavors on offer today were both equally divine: pistachio and vanilla. *the amount of customers coming in and out was steady so he's clearly got himself a sweet-toothed following. *the owner is welcoming, attentive and accommodating to the desires of his clients. i'm going to keep this place in mind for small gifts for foodie friends and also make an effort to get here far earlier because they were almost entirely out when we arrived just before 2pm it's a dangerous place to know about but also somewhere that couldn't succeed more in evoking european pastry flavor and quality. they were FABULOUS! one per person is more than plenty but twist my arm and i'd probably find an excuse to eat more. read more

Amazingly delicious treats, great espresso drinks, and the owner and staff are very welcoming.