Ordered a cake for my friends baby shower and sent Bart an inspo photo and it was completely spot…read moreon! The cake was to feed 25-30 people but we had 50 people. We had plenty left over and barely cut into the bottom layer. The cake was also very tasty! It was lemon raspberry.

Beautiful cake! And delicious! Ordered a sheet cake for a celebration of life event and the owner…read morewas so happy to suggest the decorations on the cake. We ordered a chocolate cake with vanilla filling and buttercream frosting. When I sliced it, it was a 4 layer cake - moist, delicious! I highly recommend Crème de la Crème!

I have this thing about chairs and ambiance. Love their chairs! And you walk in and it definitely…read moremakes you not want to get takeout because you just want to sit and sip in this beautiful environment. I had a saffron dessert and of course a chocolate one as well. Both had really unique flavor profiles - especially the saffron. And were a pleasant surprise. Would absolutely order again. And I got to taste the pistachio cake my friend ordered - and it too was wonderful. I'd definitely suggest going to Hasel Cafe. It's just a different and welcome vibe.

It's fine if you like matcha and are willing to eat whatever pastry they decide to get you…read more The mocha tastes like chocolate milk (I know it basically is with espresso, but you should be able to taste some espresso at least) And we ordered the sausage and cheese which we were informed was a sausage link, and instead we ended up with what feels more like a pepperoni pocket. Very jarring and disappointing to think you're getting one thing and it's nothing as advertised.

My favorite bakery in the most dangerous location in Burien…read more Not dangerous because of crime. Dangerous because it's directly across the street from my gym. Nothing says "great workout" quite like immediately replacing every calorie you just burned with one of Bakery Nouveau's twice-baked chocolate croissants. I prefer to think of it as strategic carbohydrate replenishment. Everything here is exceptional. The pastries are buttery, flaky, and somehow manage to ruin every grocery store croissant for the rest of your life. The coffee is excellent, the staff is consistently friendly, and it's one of those places where it's impossible to leave with only the one thing you came in for. The neighborhood feels safe, parking is plentiful, and the only real hazard is convincing yourself you deserve "just one more pastry." Five stars. My spin instructor may disagree. Bakery Nouveau is worth every extra minute on the bike.

The service here is always top notch. Every employee I've spoken to is friendly and knowledgeable…read more The coffee is also delicious. I love that they make their own chocolate but I have yet to try it as I can't justify spending that much money on a chocolate bar. My favorite item is the twice baked almond croissant. The chocolate is delicious as well. They've gotten much better (in Burien, at least) at dialing in the perfect toast and not over doing it to make it a bit dry and bitter. I'm already planning my trip to pick up some more croissants!

So delicious! Very cozy place, little bit expensive, but worth it.. service is so great!read more

Such a charming little French bakery in Pioneer Square!…read more Mirabelle by Orphée has a lovely Parisian feel, with beautiful pastries, croissants, and a small selection of French specialty foods. The historic brick building and outdoor seating add so much character to the place. Chef/Owner Orphée was there when I visited and was very friendly and welcoming. He took the time to help customers and chat with us about some of the French products. I asked him about one of my favorites, Maison Bordier - Le Beurre Bordier , and was surprised when he told me he has been trying to bring it into the shop, but the waitlist is apparently all the way until 2029! We picked up several pastries to take home, and they were delicious. You can really feel the attention to French tradition and quality here. A wonderful little find in Pioneer Square, especially if you love French pastries. Definitely worth stopping by for a croissant and coffee. Parking in the area can be a little challenging, so you may need some luck finding a spot! Thank you, Orphée, for the warm hospitality. We'll definitely be back!

We stopped by Panterelli after the West Seattle Sunday Farmers Market, wandering in after hearing…read moreabout 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!

Went on a walk and randomly walked into this shop and met Jacques. He immediately asked me if I was…read morethere "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!

Why does Mercer Island have an abundance of fantastic bakeries?…read more La Fete is a petite pastry / coffee shop that has amazing pastries. The earlier you come the more likely you will get to eat the delicious pastries, but if you come past 11 AM you likely won't find much. Their croissants are always on the menu, but many of their pastries are seasonally available so you have to come back. I haven't tried their sandwiches yet, but those pastries are amazing. The staff here are so nice too! Super tolerant as my indecision took over my brain seeing so many pastries! I think not having anyone behind me helped with that - a rare slow moment - because once the door opened I waved the white flag, asked them to pick me 3 of their favorites and off I went. The only problem with that is I can't recall the names of what I bought. The croissant, easy. The little puffy pastry with big sugar flakes and apricot that was very light? No clue except it was delicious.

Really enjoyed this little cafe! The pastries are baked in house and are delightful. We had the…read morealmond croissant and the raspberry chocolate croissant and both were excellent though I preferred the almond. Espresso was solid. They also have small baguette sandwiches that I'd like to try next time. There was tons of traffic on a weekday morning. Overall a small space with a few small tables inside and an outdoor patio with more tables which will be lovely as the weather gets warmer, but we were able to grab a table. Great place for catching up with someone.

I love love love this place! My favorite place for exquisite pastries of all time! Anytime that…read moreI'm in Seattle this is a MUST stop for me. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It smells so wonderful and warm when you enter and it's really a feast for your eyes. Everything looks so delicious and it's hard to choose. The staff was ver patient with me. My "go to" is the most famous twice baked almond croissant. On this visit ordered the "go to" , blueberry ginger scone, ratatouille sandwich, turkey havarti sandwich, banana bread, and some Americanos to go. This is not a sit down cafe so we thoroughly enjoyed them in the parked car. :) Every bite should be savored. Extraordinary!

I got the twice baked chocolate croissant for 7.25! Might seem pricey but the pastry was genuinely…read moreso big that I think the price was actually a good deal. The croissant was on the crispier side, especially with the almond crumble on top it was a bit too cripsy for me, but I tend to like soft and flakey pastries so it's probably a matter of taste. There was a TON of almond filling in the middle. I enjoyed the taste and texture but it was too much filling for me personally. I would have liked more croissant in my croissant, so to say haha. The chocolate was slightly dark which worked well with the sweet pastry and filling! Overall I enjoyed the croissant but it was a tad too heavy on the filling and cripsy/crunchy for me.

The baked goods and lattes are quite nice here. Located right at the Pike's Place Market and…read morewalkable to the favorite sites. I've been here a few times and always had a positive experience. The line was short but can definitely build up but not as long as some other options on the street. I had a spinach flaky roll and latte. Both were just right and honestly above average. I will be back and the vibes of the area are worth coming back to not to mention exactly what Le Pannier's great at too.

Honestly, I was taken aback by the raving reviews here because my first (and it would be my last)…read morevisit to Le Panier fell completely short of expectations. So, what went well, and what has plenty of room for improvement? SERVICE - 5/5 The staff was super friendly and just really cool! I especially appreciated that he grabbed the pain au chocolat from the back at my request. I did not want mine touching the almond croissants displayed so closely together. I wanted a pain au chocolat, not an almond pain au chocolat. Sorry! AMBIANCE - 4/5 A very busy bakery/café located at Pike Place Market, near Starbucks. I liked the wall décor and the overall cozy vibe. Finding an empty seat may be a challenge? KOUIGN-AMANN/PAIN AU CHOCOLAT/MERINGUE - 2/5 Kouign-amann - 0/5 It pained me to give a kouign-amann such a low score, especially because it is my all-time favorite pastry. But this one was so subpar that I could not even finish it. It was, frankly, a complete waste of butter, flour, sugar and labor. I once lodged a complaint with a GM and Director of F&B at a certain Ritz-Carlton because their kouign-amanns were so bad that I asked them to stop whoever was making them. Since then, there has been a huge improvement, and that is what genuine feedback should accomplish. Pastry integrity is of utmost importance, and pastry crime is hardly forgivable. Pain au Chocolat - 2/5 Doughy and deeply disappointing. I simply cannot reconcile this with the fact that Le Panier has supposedly been a beloved fixture of Seattle's food scene since 1983. MERINGUE -- 5/5 Can anyone possibly mess up a meringue?? It is extremely disappointing to visit what is supposed to be a legendary, quintessential French bakery in Seattle, only to find that the two pastries I was most looking forward to, the kouign-amann and pain au chocolat, were both such letdowns. A café/bakery cannot survive on service and ambiance alone. The pastries have to deliver too. Time to rehone the baking skills, Le Panier.

They must have remodeled inside from the last time I visited and it looked great. There appeared to…read morehave more seating and tables. Every bread that was out was fully stocked. Sometimes I wish they had more variety as they will have the same bread in 3 different areas. I utilized the drink kiosks prior to picking out and purchasing the pastries. It was great to have the beverage ready as soon as you paid for your pastries instead of waiting longer. I don't know if it was my specific drink that ordered, but I was unable to customize the sugar or ice level at the kiosks which was a bit disappointing. I will have to try ordering what I usually get and see if that customization is on them as I know some drinks cannot be customized.

It seems to me that they have updated their selection to include more French-derived pastries - I…read morecall them croissant pastries. As opposed to more Japanese cake-based items. They continue to have lovely cakes and ube-flavored yummies, along with many more croissant-crunch whatnots. Always a popular spot. The line moves kind of slowly, not sure why but it takes a long time at the register. There is indoor seating. Handily located on the exterior of the mall. Prices are good.

Excellent pastries. Very much like the ones we enjoyed in Italy this Spring. Cappuccino was just…read morelike one in Florence Italy but a better flower in the cream topping. Bought 4 pastries to go. Best bakery I've seen in Seattle area.

Very small and cute bakery serving pastries, desserts, sandwiches, drinks and gelatos. I stopped by…read moreon an early Friday afternoon, and grabbed a strawberry whipped cream croissant and a kouign amann. I ate the strawberry one right away - both the whipped cream and strawberry are fresh, but the croissant wasn't anything special. The kouign amann is just okay as well. I want to come back to try a few desserts that look beautiful and creative.