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    Rila Bakery & Cafe

    4.6 (314 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Coffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
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    Ham & Cheese Croissant (3/21/26)
    Marie B.

    Time to update my ancient May 2017 review for Rila Bakery & Cafe. I've stopped in several more times since then with the most recent visit on 3/21/26. I have visited for takeout, dined onsite solo, or with others. It was really nice to receive a generous gift card from other family members. Interior pretty much has stayed the same, with some addition of merch, and plushies on a front bench by the entrance. Your attention will be drawn to their pastry case. Pro tip: make sure to show up in the morning for better selection for both sweet and savory items. Their pastries are baked fresh onsite, but I've made the mistake of showing up midday and towards closing and their pastry case would be slim pickings. They also have a great variety of beverages available too. Espresso, teas, and milk teas as examples. The mocha has improved, very coffee forward and not cloyingly sweet. Just needs to be hotter temp wise, but that's just me. My favorite go tos has been variable depending on availability, but recent visits have been their ham and cheese croissants. I greatly appreciate the offer to have it warmed up if dining onsite. It's just a strange pairing to place such tasty pastries on a paper plate and then provided flatware, knife & fork or just a fork. I appreciate that this indie bakeshop & cafe has been going strong and steady since 2016, so coming up on a decade! Flying under the radar, but iykyk this is a popular destination. An added star and definitely recommended whether for takeout or enjoyed onsite!

    strawberry pastry, nutella pastry, bacon and cheddar croissant
    Lucy D.

    Unfortunately very underwhelming. I've had this place saved for quite awhile and was so excited to get to it today. The woman working was cold, disengaged, and lacked any form of people skills. She didn't acknowledge us aside from throwing our pastries on the paper plates (which were also unexpected and honestly really took away from the aesthetic of the food). My strawberry pastry was delicious, but a bit wet and had to eat it fast. On the other hand- the bacon and cheddar was cold, barely had any bacon or cheese. My vanilla latte was excellent though. Honestly I wouldn't recommend this place- the food is hit or miss, the service really disappointed us, and the wifi was incredibly slow. You're better off trying another bakery.

    Dubai chewy cookie
    Hanna K.

    Cute Lynwood bakery with plenty of seating and lots of pastry options. I've been here twice now, and both times it was packed and lively. Service is efficient, and parking was easy in the lot out front. I pre-ordered 4 Dubai chewy cookies because the first time I visited, they were sold out, though when I went to pick them up, they had plenty of stock, so I guess I didn't need to commit to buying four ahead of time! I was pretty excited to try the cookies because they were so hyped on social media, but these ones fell a bit short for me. The chocolate and pistachio flavor were good, but the filling wasn't crunchy at all, as kadaif normally is. My search continues. The bacon cheddar croissant was not great. I could barely tell that there was any bacon or cheddar, and the texture was a bit wet and lacked flakiness and airiness. The pistachio croissant was probably my favorite thing that I had here - great amount of filling, and the croissant itself had a nice texture. The strawberry scone was also yummy, though nothing mind-blowing: it had a good heft to it, and they did not skimp on the strawberries. One thing that rubbed me the wrong way is that the breakfast sandwiches, which had eggs and meat and come pre-cooked, were just sitting on top of the counter uncovered, right where the customers order/pay, whereas all the other pastries were behind a plastic wall or inside the pastry case. I overheard the staff saying that the sandwiches had been out there since opening, so ~4 hours. This definitely dissuaded me from getting one :( EDIT: to respond to the store's reply to my post, I did see one of the "displayed only" sandwiches being sold to a customer :(

    Ashlinne W.

    Really impressed with the goodies at this bakery! I stopped in to grab a couple of things to try and everything was delicious. Their croissants are perfectly crisp, buttery, and delicious. I can't wait to come back!

    Indoor seating, scone, croissant
    Keshav J.

    Bright, airy interior with plenty of windows, natural light, and seating. The staff was welcoming and brought the food out to our table. The Korean-style garlic cream croissant was very good, while the scone was decent but nothing special. Food was served on paper plates and cups even though we were dining in. Cappuccino rating: 7/10

    Bacon & cheddar croissant
    Gianna S.

    YUM! Quick little grab and go spot for delicious pastries. Got there on a Sunday morning and got the bacon & cheddar croissant warmed up. Absolutely delicious! The employees were nice. The tables were clean and looked like a nice little stop for a coffee.

    Chocolate Almond Croissant (upper left corner), mushroom and Gruyère croissant (top right), and 2 lemon loafs (bottom).
    Marielle J.

    It's been years since I've been here and the cafe has evolved! It can be packed on weekends and parking is limited but they do have a lot that has other businesses around. I came here with a girl friend and I had Osmanthus Oolong Milk tea (yes they serve milk teas with boba) and it was SO good! I got a few pastries to go to. One of the staff members gave me one of the lemon loafs on the house! So sweet of her They usually have their breakfast sandwiches and sell out before 12! They also have an assortment of pastries, savory and sweet. Great place to hang out and gather! The bathroom is clean! Really appreciated the additional products such as pads and tampons for women and seat covers haha.

    Twiced baked chocolate almond croissant & Kouign-Amann
    Carol C.

    Very good pastries in the northend. The croissants i ordered are crisp and flaky at first bite, which is what I look for in a French pastry. Often times, I'll have leftovers for the next day. In this case, Rila's pastries are best enjoyed day of. Get there early for the specialty pastries like the pistachio croissant.

    2D croissant, mushroom croissant, pecan croissant, pistachio croissant
    Green A.

    Came here at 11 AM on Sunday and we were lucky enough to still have a nice selection of pastries to choose from! The pastries cleared out before noon though, so get here early! Service was very nice and considerate - they offered our pastries and brought them to our table. My favorite was the pistachio croissant - not too sweet, and good flavors of pistachio. I also really loved the pecan croissant - think pecan pie inside a croissant! The crust was so much better than pies. Mushroom Gruyère croissant was also very savory and delicious. I didn't love the 2D chocolate croissant as much but that is just personal preference. They have good WiFi too if you're looking to work here. Their restroom is super nice too and clean.

    Shan L.

    Unfortunate after writing my first review I had to delete it and write a negative review due to seeing the owner response on another review. Based off the owners response the sandwiches on display that were not behind any plastic shielding were meant to be display only. When I initially asked to order a sandwich, they apparently ran out of them in the heated box in the back and they took one from the display and proceeded to heat it up. I noticed it came from the display and I had to specifically ask when the display item was made, which they told me 7am and I was there at around 10:30-11 am. I had to specifically tell them that I didn't want that item because there was no protection over the sandwiches and the display sandwiches were very close to all the people in line ordering for hours. Based off what the owner has said this should have been display only unfortunately I was about to be served this. I was able to get a different item per request but it was a cheaper item and I didn't want to go through the process of a refund for the price difference. The issue is that this should have never occurred in the first place based off the owners response. The coffee shop itself was fine and it had plenty of seating but I find this an unacceptable scenario that should not have occurred. For reference the sandwiches are on the top right of the display case where the pastries are.

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    Michelle G.

    Saw that Rila Bakery & Cafe in Lynnwood launched a new breakfast sandwich yesterday, so I went to check it out today! Ambiance was open and bright. This popular café is known for its unique 2D croissants and has been around for years, still drawing crowds from all over. The staff were super friendly, and helpful. I ordered a latte and the new breakfast sandwich, and picked up some pastries to-go for a friend. The coffee was smooth and flavorful, and the pastries were as delicious as ever. They also introduce new flavors every month, which keeps things exciting! I will definitely come visit often!

    The chocolate croissants - Rila Bakery's were flaky & delicious! 3/23/25
    Joanna T.

    I attended the 1st Seattle Best Croissant & Baguette Competition on 3/23/25 and was struck by the accomplished baking skill of the pâtissier at Rila Bakery & Café. The fact that the pâtissier worked in a restaurant but turned to pastry to develop a business is ASTONISHING. Her mushroom croissant and the salmon croissant as well as the pistachio croissant were delicious! The fresh local ingredients from the Seattle area shine through in the croissants taste. The event showcased a few other pastries and their baguette . But I was so struck by the savory croissants, I kept coming back to their table. Delicious! Lucky you in Lynwood area to have Rila Bakery & Café easily available to you!

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    Nausheen D.

    What a classy neighbourhood cafe. Got some of their bakery goodies and were really fresh and delicious.

    Flattened croissant with fresh fruit

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