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4.5 stars. This was my first time at Saint Bread which feels crazy to say considering I have lived in Seattle for the last 6+years. My partner and I were enticed in on a whim after paddle boarding in Lake Union and it did not disappoint. The smell of the smoker outside hit us as soon as we parked and from then we decided we couldn't leave without trying a little something. We ended up getting the miso caramel pork belly from the Hinoki food truck with a side of rice. The pork belly was really well flavored, smoky, sweet, and salty. I'm only taking half a star off for the rice which really wasn't great as it was mushy and overcooked. I would probably opt for the fries next time instead, though this might be a heavier combination. The service was good, and everyone we interacted with was perfectly nice and helpful. The plan is to definitely come back again and try more of what they have on their menu like the smoked half chicken, and even some drinks and things from the bakery.
Super mid experience and over hyped in my opinion. Staff member at the register wasn't super friendly. That might have been because there was no AC inside the cafe/kitchen and it was over 80 degrees outside. Everyone had to form a line in the beating sun, which took over 40 minutes. No shade in sight until you are 3rd person from the front. Ordered 2 iced matcha lattes, which weren't whisked fresh. They clearly used a matcha concentrate in the drink unfortunately. The cinnamon bread felt stale, and less fluffy than expected. The same went for the sesame cookie, not super fresh. The cardamom bread was probably the freshest of the three items I got. I wouldn't return for any of the items I purchased.
Recommended and was not disappointed! Got a sandwich and tried their baked goods. Everything tasted very fresh, and service was great. Nice location by the water for a stroll after. Line moved a bit slow however
Cute little shop. Arrived a little after 10am on a Saturday and the line took us about 30 minutes to get through. Once ordered, the drinks came out pretty fast and so did my sandwich. I don't know if they rotate their pastries or if they just sold out of everything but only items on display case were the chocolate cookie, sesame cookie, the sakura chiffon roll, savory focaccia, apple cake and maybe one other item. I really was looking forward to trying a cardamom croissant or bun but they didn't have either available. My iced latte was alright. Nothing to go crazy over. The cherry foam for an additional $2.00 was very pretty but that's where it stopped at. Absolutely no cherry or sakura flavor. Disappointed. The sesame cookie had a great smell to it. The aroma of sesame was strong. The cookie had a nice crisp to the edge and a chewy center. The sesame taste wasn't as strong as the smell. The spicy chicken sandwich on special was not spicy at all. It was overwhelmingly sweet from the orange glaze/sauce on the kitchen. It was a decent sandwich and I definitely finished it. Just not something I would gravitate back to. I understand the reviews about how this place doesn't live up to some extra hype. It's decent, solid and a great option for the area but to go out of your way for and wait thirty minutes in line? Not really.
A great bakery with a fusion of Scandinavian and Japanese flare. I have never been disappointed here. The cardamom buns, croissants, etc. are all great. They are popular though so they run out of baked goods fast on the weekends. It was also fun to try to okonomiyaki frittata as well, I would have never thought to make a breakfast version of that dish!
Finally made it out to Saint Bread and I loved it! Arrived around 9am on a Friday morning and waited ~30 min in line. All the pastries except for the regular butter croissant were available, and we were able to place an order for the kimchi focaccia and sakura swiss roll, which were slated to come out around 10am. Service was super friendly! I got the hojicha latte, the okonomiyaki frittata, black sesame cookie, kimchi focaccia, and sakura swiss roll. The hojicha latte was rich and earthy in the best way, and it went really well with the black sesame cookie, which had a great strong sesame flavor, and the texture was perfectly chewy! The focaccia was pillowy and chewy at the same - I could've eaten five of these on their own. The frittata was my least favorite item, but by no means am I saying that it's bad! I thought the sauces overpowered it a bit, and the frittata itself was a bit bland - I couldn't even tell it had sweet potato in it, but it was cooked really well. There was ample seating in the heated patio, but parking was a little confusing, though we got lucky with the small lot right next to the store. There were a lot of signs that said no parking along the street in front, but it seemed like a lot of cars were parked there?
The bread was fluffy and delicious. The chicken katsu sandwich was good, wishing this was a standard on the menu long term. The service was okay, there was a long line out the door but moved quickly, they are dog friendly and have lots of outdoor covered seating. No indoor seating. We had to wait for a table but the food quickly came out. I will probably need to go back to try more of their pastries by 1pm they were pretty much out of most of the options!
Saint Bread is the spot! Love that they've been doing more specials, and their spicy orange chicken sandwich special may have been one of the best sandwiches I've had in Seattle. Always plenty of seating in their covered and heated outdoor space. The cozy kind of place that I often end up striking up nice conversation with folks in line or while waiting for food.
First time trying Saint Bread around 2pm on a Saturday. Line out the door. Order at the counter and take a number for food delivering. Picnic table seating with roof top covering & partial walls. The Saint Burger was pretty good; nice and and tasty, cheesy, and saucey. For me it was probably a top-5 burger experience, though I'd like it if it had a bit of crunch with the lettuce or something else. Otherwise very good. Place is dog friendly with a few dog water bowls out and staff offering to give your puppy dog bones and pets.
I'm a huge BEC girl. I'll always try it on any/every menu if it's an option. And I have to say- their bacon/egg/cheese breakfast sandwich AND fries are some of the best I've had in Seattle. This isn't an exaggeration. I'm also a huge fries girl, and when I tell you this is some of the best fries I've had, I'm not joking. It was perfectly hot, crisp but soft, and there was a slightly reddish seasoning that just brought it all together. I wasn't expecting much when I got to Saint Bread, so this combo was an absolute pleasure. The reason I gave it 4 stars is because I did order their apple loaf, and it was really not to my liking. It was dry and flavorless. Others may like it but it just wasn't my thing. Ample seating outside, friendly service, and great food. Will absolutely be back to try their smash burger with their perfect fries.
This place has been on my list to check out for a long time but sadly it was disappointing. Overall it was just okay. The Okinawa toast was pretty unimpressive. The cardamon roll was actually better! The place was extremely busy with students, and there isn't much room to stand around, so it felt cramped and jammed while waiting. That said, the lattes were actually good and probably the highlight of the visit. Parking: there's a meter parking lot near by, it was $4 for 2 hours. Not bad!
Stopped by after a visit to UW Medical Center. Very little parking close by. I ordered the cardamon croissant and a bun- I think it had saffron and a sprinkling of coarse salt. Had the croissant right away and boy was it delicious. Very flakey and buttery. I couldn't taste cardamom-maybe I misunderstood and it was just a croissant. Didn't eat the bun 'til the next morning so can't really rate a day-old bakery item, but any spice was not really discernible. The fellow at the cash register was friendly.
Finally gave Saint Bread a try! This place is super popular and busy so seems there is always a wait. I waited a bit but it was a nice sunny day and I was in no rush. The staff is friendly and hard working. Ambiance is bright, modern, and hip. I decided to order the cardamom twist pastry to try while I waited for the Cinnamon-Okinawan Sugar Toast I also ordered. Both were tasty. Definitely some yummy pastries here. I'll have to order a drink next time and come earlier in the morning and not pm time so I can snag some of the other pastries to try!
2 months ago
2 months ago
Great coffee, got an assortment of pastries (chocolate croissant, danish, cardamom bun) and tried the fried egg sandwich and okonomiyaki frittata. All delicious! Plenty of outdoor and patio seating. You get a view of the water. You can rent paddles for $25/hr next door and walk the campus. Really cute spot! read more
2 months ago
I came here last Saturday afternoon at 12:50 pm with my partner, and there was a very short line and plenty of seating! We ordered the Fried Egg Sandwich with bacon, Saint Cheeseburger, and Seasoned Fries with Miso Ranch. The Fried Egg Sandwich and Saint Cheeseburger were on the same buns, which were soft, buttery, and delicious. However, the ratio of patty-to-bun for the cheeseburger felt a bit off (way more bun than patty), and if we were to get it again, we would definitely order it with an extra patty. The fries were solid, but the Miso Ranch unfortunately did not have a prominent miso flavor, and instead was very dill-heavy. All around, we enjoyed our visit and would for sure come back to try their baked goods. read more
12 days ago
4.5 stars. This was my first time at Saint Bread which feels crazy to say considering I have lived in Seattle for the last 6+years. My partner and I were enticed in on a whim after paddle boarding in Lake Union and it did not disappoint. The smell of the smoker outside hit us as soon as we parked and from then we decided we couldn't leave without trying a little something. We ended up getting the miso caramel pork belly from the Hinoki food truck with a side of rice. The pork belly was really well flavored, smoky, sweet, and salty. I'm only taking half a star off for the rice which really wasn't great as it was mushy and overcooked. I would probably opt for the fries next time instead, though this might be a heavier combination. The service was good, and everyone we interacted with was perfectly nice and helpful. The plan is to definitely come back again and try more of what they have on their menu like the smoked half chicken, and even some drinks and things from the bakery. read more
2 months ago
Super mid experience and over hyped in my opinion. Staff member at the register wasn't super friendly. That might have been because there was no AC inside the cafe/kitchen and it was over 80 degrees outside. Everyone had to form a line in the beating sun, which took over 40 minutes. No shade in sight until you are 3rd person from the front. Ordered 2 iced matcha lattes, which weren't whisked fresh. They clearly used a matcha concentrate in the drink unfortunately. The cinnamon bread felt stale, and less fluffy than expected. The same went for the sesame cookie, not super fresh. The cardamom bread was probably the freshest of the three items I got. I wouldn't return for any of the items I purchased. read more
Cute little shop. Arrived a little after 10am on a Saturday and the line took us about 30 minutes to get through. Once ordered, the drinks came out pretty fast and so did my sandwich. I don't know if they rotate their pastries or if they just sold out of everything but only items on display case were the chocolate cookie, sesame cookie, the sakura chiffon roll, savory focaccia, apple cake and maybe one other item. I really was looking forward to trying a cardamom croissant or bun but they didn't have either available. My iced latte was alright. Nothing to go crazy over. The cherry foam for an additional $2.00 was very pretty but that's where it stopped at. Absolutely no cherry or sakura flavor. Disappointed. The sesame cookie had a great smell to it. The aroma of sesame was strong. The cookie had a nice crisp to the edge and a chewy center. The sesame taste wasn't as strong as the smell. The spicy chicken sandwich on special was not spicy at all. It was overwhelmingly sweet from the orange glaze/sauce on the kitchen. It was a decent sandwich and I definitely finished it. Just not something I would gravitate back to. I understand the reviews about how this place doesn't live up to some extra hype. It's decent, solid and a great option for the area but to go out of your way for and wait thirty minutes in line? Not really. read more
A great bakery with a fusion of Scandinavian and Japanese flare. I have never been disappointed here. The cardamom buns, croissants, etc. are all great. They are popular though so they run out of baked goods fast on the weekends. It was also fun to try to okonomiyaki frittata as well, I would have never thought to make a breakfast version of that dish! read more
Finally made it out to Saint Bread and I loved it! Arrived around 9am on a Friday morning and waited ~30 min in line. All the pastries except for the regular butter croissant were available, and we were able to place an order for the kimchi focaccia and sakura swiss roll, which were slated to come out around 10am. Service was super friendly! I got the hojicha latte, the okonomiyaki frittata, black sesame cookie, kimchi focaccia, and sakura swiss roll. The hojicha latte was rich and earthy in the best way, and it went really well with the black sesame cookie, which had a great strong sesame flavor, and the texture was perfectly chewy! The focaccia was pillowy and chewy at the same - I could've eaten five of these on their own. The frittata was my least favorite item, but by no means am I saying that it's bad! I thought the sauces overpowered it a bit, and the frittata itself was a bit bland - I couldn't even tell it had sweet potato in it, but it was cooked really well. There was ample seating in the heated patio, but parking was a little confusing, though we got lucky with the small lot right next to the store. There were a lot of signs that said no parking along the street in front, but it seemed like a lot of cars were parked there? read more
The bread was fluffy and delicious. The chicken katsu sandwich was good, wishing this was a standard on the menu long term. The service was okay, there was a long line out the door but moved quickly, they are dog friendly and have lots of outdoor covered seating. No indoor seating. We had to wait for a table but the food quickly came out. I will probably need to go back to try more of their pastries by 1pm they were pretty much out of most of the options! read more
Saint Bread is the spot! Love that they've been doing more specials, and their spicy orange chicken sandwich special may have been one of the best sandwiches I've had in Seattle. Always plenty of seating in their covered and heated outdoor space. The cozy kind of place that I often end up striking up nice conversation with folks in line or while waiting for food. read more
First time trying Saint Bread around 2pm on a Saturday. Line out the door. Order at the counter and take a number for food delivering. Picnic table seating with roof top covering & partial walls. The Saint Burger was pretty good; nice and and tasty, cheesy, and saucey. For me it was probably a top-5 burger experience, though I'd like it if it had a bit of crunch with the lettuce or something else. Otherwise very good. Place is dog friendly with a few dog water bowls out and staff offering to give your puppy dog bones and pets. read more
I'm a huge BEC girl. I'll always try it on any/every menu if it's an option. And I have to say- their bacon/egg/cheese breakfast sandwich AND fries are some of the best I've had in Seattle. This isn't an exaggeration. I'm also a huge fries girl, and when I tell you this is some of the best fries I've had, I'm not joking. It was perfectly hot, crisp but soft, and there was a slightly reddish seasoning that just brought it all together. I wasn't expecting much when I got to Saint Bread, so this combo was an absolute pleasure. The reason I gave it 4 stars is because I did order their apple loaf, and it was really not to my liking. It was dry and flavorless. Others may like it but it just wasn't my thing. Ample seating outside, friendly service, and great food. Will absolutely be back to try their smash burger with their perfect fries. read more
This place has been on my list to check out for a long time but sadly it was disappointing. Overall it was just okay. The Okinawa toast was pretty unimpressive. The cardamon roll was actually better! The place was extremely busy with students, and there isn't much room to stand around, so it felt cramped and jammed while waiting. That said, the lattes were actually good and probably the highlight of the visit. Parking: there's a meter parking lot near by, it was $4 for 2 hours. Not bad! read more
Stopped by after a visit to UW Medical Center. Very little parking close by. I ordered the cardamon croissant and a bun- I think it had saffron and a sprinkling of coarse salt. Had the croissant right away and boy was it delicious. Very flakey and buttery. I couldn't taste cardamom-maybe I misunderstood and it was just a croissant. Didn't eat the bun 'til the next morning so can't really rate a day-old bakery item, but any spice was not really discernible. The fellow at the cash register was friendly. read more
Finally gave Saint Bread a try! This place is super popular and busy so seems there is always a wait. I waited a bit but it was a nice sunny day and I was in no rush. The staff is friendly and hard working. Ambiance is bright, modern, and hip. I decided to order the cardamom twist pastry to try while I waited for the Cinnamon-Okinawan Sugar Toast I also ordered. Both were tasty. Definitely some yummy pastries here. I'll have to order a drink next time and come earlier in the morning and not pm time so I can snag some of the other pastries to try! read more
1 month ago
What can I say. Saint Bread is highly rated for a reason. I have traveled a bit and always look for local places that are usually with above average reviews. Saint Bread has everything you can ask for in a bakery coffee restaurant. The location in the marina and multiple patios with water views is so chill and relaxing. The colorful and friendly staff were great too. The menu is amazing! During my stay at UWMC next door I have made several trips to Saint Bread trying different items on the menu. All of them were fantastic! I wish they had a location in California too. read more
2 months ago
Revisiting this bakery because last trip it was my #1 bakery . The line out the door made sense since this bakery is closest to the University. The students are fortunate to be near a place that sells quality treats. Unfortunately my favorite was not available. So disappointed, I purchased nothing but others in our group got a pecan pull apart, a rhubarb small tart, and a beautiful mini sugared cardamom loaf. Unfortunately all three were dry on the inside. Must've hit Saint bread on a bad day. read more
I've read so many raving reviews, so my first experience visiting the store was a disappointment. I came for the famous cardamom croissant, which I was told usually sells out by 10AM. It was Friday with decent weather aka no rain, so by noon, there weren't many pastries left. I waited in line for about 25 minutes, and ended up getting a savory scone (pancetta and pepper, it was way too salty) and a chocolate chip cookie (it's nothing special). read more
1 year ago
Food - we got 3 different items. the cinnamon toast, avo toast, & pineapple bun. everything was so good. check out the pics, the bread is nice & thick. Service - friendly & helpful. just got our food to go & sat outside. Ambiance - basically any place that has a patio will get a good ambiance rating from me. the summers in seattle really make you want to be outdoors. there are two different decks, one has a view of the water. read more
1 year ago
I came back here to try the Chocolate Chip Cookie bc I saw it was raved about as one of the best in Seattle and picked up an order of the Doubutsu Fries as well. The cookie was large and worth the price, with chewy edges and a soft center. A bit too many salt flakes for my liking, but I usually prefer my cookies without. 8/10 The Doubutsu Fries massively let me down. The 20-30 min wait to get them clearly did not contribute to their quality bc the fries came out so hard and crunchy, there wasn't even soft potato left in the middle. The seasoning was also clearly added as an afterthought on the top rather than tossing the fries in it. I ordered these to-go and was eating them as I walked away, hoping that this was just the state of some of the fries and not all, but unfortunately that was not the case. 1/10 The cookie could have saved them, but the fries put the nail in the coffin for this being my last visit to Saint Bread. read more
Come for the smash burger and also pick up some of their rotating pastries! And eat on the large and well heated patio. There's ample seating and they make the food quickly. This is a solid spot in my local restaurant rotation. read more
Unfortunately, Saint Bread didn't quite live up to the expectation. Saint Bread offers a fun Asian twist on most of their menu options, from coffee to entrees. Their baked goods are quite good, but their food items fell flat. We went to Saint Bread for lunch on a Saturday on a rainy day and they still had a long line out the door. They were already out of baked goods, which we expected, so we just ordered off of their normal menu. Their options are pretty limited and relatively basic despite some added Asian flare. The taste of the food was also nothing special. The store only has outdoor seating, but it's very large and has heating for cold days. All the tables are long tables with benches to share, so if you'd prefer a private table to eat, I'd recommend finding somewhere else for the occasion. Saint Bread is a pretty casual establishment with a lot of hype, but I didn't find it was worth the hype. Even though the baked goods are tasty, the constant long line doesn't necessarily make them worth the wait, especially if you're looking for a meal as well. read more
Can't be beat. The perfect slices of bread on a chilly summer morning. Big big smooches to the chef. Also the basil y-lemony avocado toast was STUNNING. Immediately going to try to remake that green oil reduction thing at home and put it on everything. read more
3 months ago
Saint Bread is a popular spot by university of Washington. It has a Japanese take on a normal coffee shop, which is yummy! Highly recommend getting the avocado toast get there early on a weekend read more
1 year ago
Visiting from out of state, we discovered this quaint little cafe on the southwest edge of the University of Washington campus, right near the water. We strolled there from our lodging in the University district near the Ave, and it was a beautiful day and a fun reward for our walk! Arrived around 11:30 AM on a Sunday, and there was a considerable line out the door. Had to wait about 30 minutes to get to the front of the line. We should have woken up earlier! It was a sunny day and we were glad we had hats, as there was no shade while we were waiting in line. We browsed the online menu beforehand and had in mind what pastries we wanted to bring back with us. It's a counter-order type place, with plenty of shaded patio seating, but we opted to bring our pastries back instead of eating there. Sadly, most of the pastries we wanted were all sold out by the time we got to the counter to order. (We were hoping to try the fruit danish, chocolate croissant, and cream cheese furikake twist, in addition to cookies.) At least they still had cookies! So we ended up with two chocolate chip cookies, two miso walnut toffee cookies, a slice of chamomile yogurt cake, a maple melonpan, and an iced coffee. (Pro tip: Use the InKind app for extra savings!) The cookies were by far our favorite. They had the perfect consistency and were made just the way I like them - crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Yum! I wish I had bought more of those! The cake was good, not too sweet. The maple melonpan was just ok, a little dry. My husband enjoyed his iced coffee on our walk back. Service was great, my cashier was friendly and patient. Overall we enjoyed our visit and would like to come back the next time we're in Seattle to try their other offerings! (But we would make sure to come earlier to hopefully try the pastries we were eyeing on the menu before they sold out!) read more
Went here on a Saturday and the line was pretty long, maybe like a 20 minutes wait. The service was all pretty nice. I thought the food was all good, just not the worth the wait for me -- not their problem though. I didn't find the egg sandwhich to be very good, it did have a nice runny yolk though. My friend got a hot matcha which was good, the Arnold Palmer was alright -- not sweet enough for me, and the mocha was just alright. The cinnamon toast was good and the pastries were yummy too. Def a nice vibe thought with outdoor seating near the water. 3 for the wait and hype but 4 for food and vibes read more
6 months ago
Wow, I love this place! I've had the burger a few times now, and I will say it is fantastic. The flavor, textures, and overall appeal is fantastic. The food does take awhile to be served, but it is well worth it. I also enjoyed their loaded fries, the flavor was immaculate. The outdoor seating is very nice, right by the water. And it is not cold at all with the heaters and shelter. Again, it is a bit of a wait for the food, yet it is fantastic. (Additionally, I did add bacon and an extra patty to my burger - definitely recommend). read more
1 year ago
Stopped here with a friend as part of our self-guided cookie tour. This is located in the University District and right by the water. There is street parking that you have to pay for at a machine. There is also a gravel parking lot nearby, but we were told by a police officer that was walking the area that the lot belongs to the university. So you could get fined for parking there without a permit. We got to Saint Bread around 3:00pm on a Thursday. There was a line, about a dozen people ahead of us, but it took only less than 10 minutes. Both cookies, chocolate chip and miso walnut toffee, were so good! Their chocolate chip cookie is probably my favorite in Seattle - crispy edges, chewy on the inside, and made with chopped chocolate instead of morsels so there's chocolate in every bite. The miso walnut toffee cookie had a soft, chewy texture that is addicting as well. They also serve coffees, teas, pastries, and a variety of breakfast/lunch type of food. Attached to it is a covered seating area with a few tables with benches. It was a sunny day out, so it was a bit warm and humid sitting there. I would definitely come back for more cookies and to try their food too. read more
Came here on a weekend morning, our first mistake was coming here around 10am. The line was at least 50+ deep going past the parking lot/dumpster. Definitely try to come early! We came here, so we weren't about to leave, so we waited. Took just about over an hour before we got inside to order. Please be advised, if you have your heart set on something, they do run out of stuff so don't act all surprised when you get up there. We got what we mostly wanted and picked what we saw left in the display case. We didn't order off the menu but will do so next time. Their cooked menu items did look good coming out of the kitchen, so mental note taken. We got the Butter Mochi, Yuzu Polenta Cake, and a Miso Toffee Cookie. All were pretty darn good, esp the butter mochi. Nice and chewy, can tell it was freshly made that morning. They did box it up for us and we were off to see the cherry blossoms up the street. We expected the prices to what they were, staff was friendly, worked hard to get you through the line and get you what you need. No big deal, but I thought this place would be more like Seawolf, but this is more of a restaurant/cafe. Overall, glad I came by to check it out, some items on the menu piqued my interest to come back. read more
Smash burgers with doubutsu fries on a sunny Seattle afternoon, and a chocolate chip cookie for dessert. We actually ordered double burgers and they goofed and initially gave us someone else's single burger. Alerted to the mistake they hustled out our double patty burgers, told us to keep the single and through in a chocolate chip cookie to boot. Look mistakes happen, it's how you handle them that counts, and these guys handled it perfectly. I'll be back. read more
Came on a Sunday close to closing. It was quite busy and thankfully easy to find parking but I can imagine how hard it would be on a weekday being so close to the UW and UWMC! Got a miso caramel cortado which I was intrigued by. Taste profile wasn't for me but I'm glad I tried it. I also ordered some fries which I thought would be a snack but boy was I wrong. The serving was humongous!!!! Fries were crispy and toppings were tasty! I didnt want the fries to get soggy so I ate way too many fries too fast but it was a fun snack - one I'd definitely come back for but share with 2 other people! Looking forward to returning again and trying more things! read more
9 months ago
I have very mixed feelings about this place. For many places that are hyped up, it's hard to live up to the reputation. There is no doubt the food is good. I had the avocado toast w/ fried egg and a cardamom knot. And a green tea. The cardamom knot is tasty, and reminiscent of something I know as an "ocean roll" in Oregon. But $5 is a lot to pay for something that is only about 3" in diameter. The photos make them look a lot bigger. I took some other pastries to-go, to sample later. I'm sure they'll be just as good or better. The technical execution is apparent. Solid avocado toast. When it was served it came without the fried egg I'd asked for, and they had to go back to the kitchen. Chili flakes are a nice touch. And is that paprika oil on the avocado? It was very good, especially with the squeeze of lemon that I wouldn't have thought of if I'd made it myself. And now time for the mixed feelings. This was my first time visiting this place. It was 35F on a Sunday morning. I got there before they opened. The first entrance I saw said "employees only". I went around to the other side were there were heat lamps and patio seating, and seating capacity sign on the wall as well as another door. I assumed this was the entrance. And employee came out to check the sanitizer bucket, etc..out there and sort of scolded me and said, "We don't open until 7:30." I said that is my understanding. (Which is why I didn't enter the actual building.) So I enjoyed the heat lamps and even waited until a few minutes AFTER 7:30...and then entered the shop, at which point I was told the doors weren't open yet and I need to go around front and get in line. okay...so apparently there are barn doors that cover the actual entrance when they are closed. And if you've never been there and nobody is standing in line..it just looks like the side of a building and not an entrance. But I guess that's MY fault as a customer. And I guess the employee that scolded me for being early...couldn't be bothered to tack on, oh and by the way the entrance faces the street, but you can't see it because the barn doors are closed. And even though it's after 7:30 when we are supposed to be open. We aren't open yet. So after being chastised for the second time, I go around front and now there are people in line and I have to wait in front of the closed barn doors, after they were supposed to be open already. And I was there first, but now I'm not there first. Not the end of the world, but annoying. Did I mention it's 35F outside right now? And if you add that I had to send my avocado toast back to get the egg added that I originally asked for, the irritation factor continues. Either the guy didn't hear me or wasn't listening. And then...the tables were dirty out on the patio. Like big chunks of food from the previous day. A young mom and kid sat down next to me and I went over to the sanitizer bucket and moistened a napkin to help wipe down the table. A rag would've been nice, but none to be found. So yeah, what we call the "human factor" let me down. A place with as good a reputation as they have should be better. I spent almost $60. People have choices. I could've gone to Bakery Nouveau. I could've gone to Columbia City Bakery. I chose to come HERE. I probably won't be back. As someone with an F&B background I would suggest: 1) don't scold customers for showing up early at a popular spot, where people say show up early or the stuff you want will be gone. 2) if you do scold customers for showing up early, at least tell them the entrance is camouflaged so you don't have to scold them again for waiting in the wrong area or coming in the wrong door. 3) clean your tables before customers show up. 4) open on time if it's 35F outside and people are waiting. PS: there are two outside seating areas. One is more enclosed and has more heaters. No view to speak of, but cozy. The other is exposed on all for sides and only has heaters at one end, and only kinda sorta has a view of Portage Bay not really. (this is not Puget Sound as another reviewer mistakenly noted). read more
Similar to some other folks, I had high expectations for Saint Bread and they honestly fell short. I had seen an article that it was one of the top bakeries in the U.S. and decided to make a quick pit stop during an early weekday morning to check out some of the options. The bakery is located right between the water and UW's fisheries buildings, which means that street parking is really sparse. There is a small parking lot off to the side, which you'll have to pay for. But of course, the app for the parking is broken and seems to have been broken for quite some time. The line was only a few people long so I didn't wait long. I ordered a few baked goods in the case in hopes that a couple of them were part of the "best bakery" repertoire - a maple melonpan, chocolate chip cookie, and a pain au chocolat. I found the cookie was the best amongst the 3, crispy exterior and chewy interior. The maple melonpan honestly just tasted like bread and I wish there was more of the maple taste. The pain au chocolat tasted fine. read more
There was a long line out the door when we arrived at 1:00 pm, but it gave us enough time to decide what we wanted to eat! All pastries were sold out by then excluding the cookies which the date caramel was AMAZING btw!! But i think the sandwiches were alright... we had the fried egg and the cheeseburger, but it wasnt exceptionally memorable. I willlll say tho, that the cheeseburger's pickles were quite good though, i usually order no pickles in my in n out burger back in cali but i ate all the pickles in this one! :) as for the others: Cinnamon toast bread was average. Coffee was smooth, but more average as well. read more
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