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!

For now, I am giving it a 3 star. I was in between 3 and 4 but when expectations are high, the…read moredisappointment hits harder too. BUT I will revisit to try more of their pastries. I saw this place on a list for top 3 croissants in Seattle. Obviously I had to come through and taste their original plain. And... Idk! It wasn't bad but it wasn't... that great either. I prefer Bakery Nouveau (West Seattle location) and Saboteur way more. The service was good and the ambiance was quite cute. Check out my photos!

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.

This business has had a significant renovation since my last visit where they have basically…read moredoubled their footprint. Same great French pastries, but a lot more seating now making for a much nicer Dining experience. Their almond croissant is to die for and one of the best I have ever had. If you like authentic French pastries, then this is a must visit in downtown Seattle.

The products they sell are lovely. The service leave so…read moremuch to be desired. I have been here 5 times- assuming that the next visit would be better and the piss poor service I recived was just that one time. WRONG. I have had better and friendlier service at a 7-11. The young ladies behind the couter are terrrible. They look like they are being put out by having to help you-well sorry I came in to help your little local business grow. The last time I went in- Ihad purchased over 50$ on a few pastries that were carelessly placed in a box that was much too big and after I saw the size of the box and my goods I realized I probably needed a bag after I was already had been rung up for the sale. I asked for a bag, the young lady behind the counter said there is a charge I said fine then she huffed and puffed and she dissapeared to find a bag- please if you did not want to give me a bag that is fine- but when I asked how much it was just tell me the price and I can pay for the bag...really the amount is not going to put me out, but do not behave like I asked you to go chop down a tree and make the paper and make the bag. I went in there this morning and recieved the same terrible service as always. *However I did notice on 2 different occasions, if you speak French or are French you are going to get the best service ever a lot of smiles and friendly chatter and laughter.

i've been sleeping on dahlia's which is so upsetting because it's so yummy. it took me like 5…read moreminutes to decide what i wanted because everything looked so delish. do I do sweet or savory? breakfast or lunch? sooo many choices. Their cinnamon rolls looked amazing with the perfect decadent amount of frosting but so did the sprinkle cookies. The staff was kind and welcoming and patient wth me with my delay in decision making. I have so many things that I need to go back and try, most likely with a group, so I can try lots of things. They do lots of specialty items, depending on the day which is a fun way to spice up their menu. I ended up going with the burrata focaccia sandwich which came with burrata, roasted bing cherries, pistachio butter, balsamic, arugula, and sea salt focaccia. SOOOO yummy. Great sandwich, and I am so glad that they did lunch items early in the AM. The cherries were such a unique addition to the sandwich but worked well, and they were also representative of the local area (Rainier Cherries). I wish that there was flaky salt on the bread. I didn't get much salt flavor wise, even though is says sea salt focaccia. The focaccia bread was soft which is my preference for focaccia. Sometimes burrata texture can be weird, but this one was smooth, creamy, and perfect texture.

I don't see what all the fuss is about but my husband liked the food…read more The coconut cream pie is so bland and we both agreed on that. I had two cookies that were hard as a rock and the everything was inedible (I gave it to a homeless man outside) We had the quiche which was ok, the pancetta was so overpowering that's all I tasted. We also got a breakfast sandwich which was ok. Nothing special. Staff was super nice and the place was clean so I can say that.

Came around 1-2pm on a weekend and they still had a full pastry case! I always love seeing that…read morelater in the day since some other cafes are getting empty around that time. They have so many yummy options, but I settled on a mushroom and Gruyère pastry and an earl grey blueberry cruffin. The mushroom and Gruyère pastry was SO good!!! Buttery flaky layers of dough with a strong earthy mushroom flavor and savory cheese - an absolute umami bomb. We ate it the day after and threw it in the air fryer for a couple of minutes, and it was so delicious. The cruffin was huge! Topped with a delicious light Earl grey cream that wasn't too sweet. It was filled with a blueberry cream and was definitely very filling. There's a lot of sugar coating it, as is standard with cruffins, but it's a nice sweet treat. Definitely coming back for the mushroom and Gruyère pastry and to try their other delicious flavors. Their supreme croissant flavor switches often and we can't wait to try the next one! One of the best bakeries I've been to in Seattle so far.

I visited this spot around 11:40 AM on a Friday, and it wasn't too crowded. The space is casual…read morewith limited seating, but it felt comfortable enough to enjoy a quick bite. I originally planned to just grab a coffee and a croissant, but after noticing how popular the mushroom Gruyere croissant seemed, I decided to give it a try and I'm so glad I did. It was incredibly delicious, perfectly filling, and even better when warmed up. The staff member kindly offered to heat it for me, which really elevated the whole experience. While they serve Umbria coffee, which isn't my personal favorite, the food more than made up for it. The service was warm and friendly, and the overall vibe was welcoming. I'll definitely be back to try the mushroom croissant again or maybe explore some of their other pastries next time.

I had the malasada from here, which is a basically fried dough with a filling inside. However, this…read moreplace is known for a particular version of it - the Crunchy Cream Malasada - which has a crunchy corn flakes coating, along with the vanilla frosting inside. This is the version I had. It's fantastic. The first thing that stands out is the amazing crunch from the cornflakes on the breading. Compared to similar versions of this food I've had - the doughnut is always soft on the outside. And this can be quite enjoyable, but when there's a textural contrast coming from the outside, it just elevates it to a whole another level. The individual cornflakes as well as the entire outside is breaded perfectly. Biting into this is such a satisfying experience. The inside is also quite good. It's a vanilla custard flavor, and it fits in really well by both filling the doughnut in volume but not being excessive enough to ooze out easily. The flavor is quite sweet and vanilla-forward, and very nice. For just $4, these are around the size of your average doughnut. Overall, it's a fantastic treat that I did not even expect this place to serve, but I'm very happy I had it. 9/10

One of my favorite bakeries in the neighborhood. It's easy to walk on by and miss it…read more It's small with no inside seating, but it's nice to grab a cup of coffee and go across the street to the park and watch some ping pong, buskers, or other activities going on. I've gotten a few things there, and they've all been excellent. I love the ube malasada and the snores croissant thing. Also, the cheddar jalapeño breadstick was really good, too!

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!

Omg- love this place! I always forget to take pictures of what we get but be assured they are worth…read moreit. Not much seating inside, but some outdoor seating. Food is amazing...they have sweet and savory goods. I don't think they have sandwiches but could be wrong. Coffee is good too. Service is pretty quick even though there is a long line outside sometimes. So don't let that long line hold you back.

Today I finally got to try Rosellini's Maritozzi! I knew they have it on random weekends but I…read morenever went in early enough to get one myself until today. They offered the item on both days this weekend and again I missed it on Saturday. I asked the front person what time I should get to the bakery in order not to miss it, and she recommended that I come in right at the opening. She said they ran out of it some time past 11am on Saturday, so it seems like they don't necessarily go flying off the counter immediately. Although I was curious, I still wasn't sure if I'd make it in time for opening at 8am the next day. But I was housesitting nearby and the dog woke me up at 6:30 begging to go on a walk. Not wanting to waste the fact that I woke up early on a Sunday, I decided to not go back to bed but head to the bakery at 8am. I arrived like 2-3 minutes before opening and was surprised to see there were already more than ten people lined up at the bakery. Having worked a retail job, my coworkers and I get annoyed when people start lining up before opening, so I tried my best to arrive right on time. But the line was a bit much. Anyways, I respect that everyone working at the bakery doesn't seem one bit offended by the crowd and are so nice to the customers. Consequently, I'm glad I went for the Maritozzi. It was really good. But if it's this difficult to get one then I probably won't go for it again.

Brought my dog along on my morning walk and sat on the outdoor patio. The baristas were sweet…read moreenough to give him a pup cup while I enjoyed my iced latte in the sun.