I've been hesitant to visit Sea Wolf Bakers due to their prices. $8 baguette? Oomph. Well, in early March I finally decided to give them a try. And now I'm a regular... Through several visits: Baguette, Large ($7.95) - Great baguette with bubbling golden exterior complete with the perfectly baked crust even after waiting 3 hours before cutting in and eating. The interior has the perfect moisture level and is delightfully soft and chewy. The taste overall has a deep developed flavor. This is a great baguette. The only problem - the price. I can find ones for half the price that are maybe 80% as good as this one. (5/5) Seasonal Biscuit ($4.50) - This biscuit definitely isn't Southern-style. It's more of a drop biscuit, combining a relatively soft and tender interior with a nice exterior crust, without any flakiness or layering. The interior is almost cake-like in texture and crumb, and is plenty moist. They add plenty of fresh black pepper inside. It's distributed very evenly, giving a peppery bite with every mouthful. Parmesan is added to the top of the biscuit before baking, giving plenty of umami and richness but only on the upper layer. (4/5) Green Vinaigrette Cafeteria Style Pizza ($6.25) - The pizza is kept under a warming lamp, so it starts getting a little dried out after I assume a couple of hours spent there. I do love the base though - it's focaccia-like giving a really crunchy dark golden brown crust underneath, which supports the toppings. The pizza slice has lots of structural integrity and doesn't flop over. There's a base of fragrant concentrated tomato paste-like flavor which is topped with a very even layer of cheese. Since it's warmed rather than freshly baked, the cheese starts congealing a bit. The cheese is peppered with parsley, garlic, and a bunch of mustard seeds, giving a special zing. The toppings go all the way to the sides of the pie, making it great for people who dislike crust. Even though it's cafeteria style pizza that's kept under heat lamps, I quite liked it. I wonder if I can get a really fresh slice if I get there right at 11AM when lunch starts. (5/5) Chocolate Croissant ($6.10) - Great lamination with a very aesthetic honeycomb pattern. Baked on the harder side, causing fantastic crispy flaky layers to flake off, but also creating a darker golden brown character that is on the verge of bitterness. Nicely buttery soft and chewy interior. Chocolate is a darker variety, probably somewhere around 70%, so it has a pleasing balanced sweetness and chocolate flavor. It's not typical baton, instead seems to be a section from a bar. Still warm and melty even through I didn't eat the croissant until ~30 minutes after purchasing. When cooled down further, some red fruity notes start appearing, so this seems to be be pretty high quality. (5/5) White Sourdough ($12.60) - Now this is a loaf of bread. Superb crust, probably 2 or 3 times as thick compared to competitors, creating a supreme crusty bite with a chew approaching a hard crunch with almost caramelized molasses notes on the bottom. The interior is moist and tender with a pleasing slight sourdough tang. It's a superb piece of craftsmanship. (5/5) Kouign Amann ($5.80) - This is another heavier bake with some acridity development on the top surface. Unlike many other bakeries where the kouign amann is basically a differently shaped croissant with sugar glaze, Sea Wolf's version feels more in line with tradition. The crumb is denser and richer, more like brioche. There's interesting black speckling inside which I believe is due to the inclusion of espresso powder given the mild coffee-like flavor. The crust is again baked hard, but it's lighter and not as flaky as the croissant. They sprinkle just a bit of salt on top of a very light caramelized sugar glaze. It's not very sweet and I didn't find it too salty unlike some other reviewers. (5/5) Plain Focaccia Slice ($4.80) - Good quality olive oil, some salt sprinkled on top to boost the flavors. Light and airy interior, but the exterior is a little wan, being more light golden brown and lacking some good crusty crisp especially on the fried bottom. Quite oily. (4/5) Sea Wolf gives out free sourdough starter, which can be requested from the cashier. Since picking it up several weeks ago, I've gone through several feed/bake cycles for making sourdough focaccia. I've visited Sea Wolf 3 or 4 times in the last month. That's a testament to how high quality their pastries and breads are. I think the only thing stopping me from visiting more is thanks to the starter I got from them fanning my baking instincts. I bake so much now that I don't have any need to buy their bread! Note: Sea Wolf charges a 3% credit card fee. This is not noted on their menu - it only appears in the POS right before paying. Kind of sketchy. Bathrooms - Single unisex room read more

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Stopped by on Friday morning around 10am for a little snack. Got a plain croissant and a kouign amann. The croissant was alright, could have been a bit flakier. I really enjoyed the kouign amann, as the bottom crust was nicely caramelized with flecks of vanilla bean. Both felt slightly on the smaller side, but maybe my appetite is on the bigger side. They also had savory selections (seasonal flavors). Overall, a cult favorite, easily accessible, with consistent quality across pastries. Friendly staff, and plenty of outdoor seating. read more

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I visited many bakeries in Seattle, and Sea Wolf was an OK stop. Sea Wolf has an epic patio space with tons of seating and also some indoor seating to choose from. The kitchen is open, so you can watch as all of the scrumptious pastries are made. I liked the vibe here a lot. The space is shared with a bagel shop, but there is plenty of room for everyone. Service was fine. The line moved fast, and the prices were reasonable, comparable to other bakeries in Seattle. While I enjoyed the vibe at Sea Wolf Bakers a lot, I didn't think their pastries and coffee were nearly as good as some others I tried in Seattle. The espresso shot I tried was extremely bitter and just not as smooth as it should have been. The savory croissant was ok, but it lacked any big flavors, and the texture wasn't really croissant-like. The hit cross bun was just unimpressive and not very good at all. Overall, I would probably skip Sea Wolf Bakers next time. It's ok, but there are so many other amazing bakeries too. Maybe I tried the wrong stuff? read more

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For my first visit I kept it simple and tried one pastry. Kouign Amann caught my eye immediately. Perfect texture. Soft inside with a crunchy and flaky glazed exterior. The flavor was good but only con for me is it was way too salty. I read another review that said similar unfortunately so don't think I'd give it a second chance but I do look forward to trying something else. Next time I would try a lye roll or focaccia if I return. Cold ambiance with cafeteria like seating. The seating and lobby was my least favorite part it felt cold and unwelcoming. The service seemed stressed and not enthusiastic to speak with customers so with the combined cold lobby it felt not fun. Sea Wolf Bakers has a cool name and I bet some delicious treats but my first experience was forgettable and not impressive. Don't know if I'd go out of my way to return being honest. read more

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I assumed this place would be packed on weekends, so I decided to go on a weekday instead and visited on Wednesday around 9 am. It was still quite busy there are only about eight tables, and seven of them were full. One thing to note is that the space gets very noisy even with just a few people, so I can imagine it becoming extremely loud when it's completely crowded. I can see why many customers were choosing to take their orders to go. I ordered a latte (8oz) and a chocolate croissant. The croissant was very flaky and absolutely delicious probably the best I've had in Seattle. However, since it was a chocolate croissant, I expected a bit more chocolate. There was very little overall, and most of it ended up in a single bite. That said, I really enjoyed the combination of the coffee and the croissant they complemented each other very well. I'll definitely be back to try more of their bakery items. read more

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Wow Sea Wolf really surprised me - the food was better than I expected. I resisted the urge to get anything sweet on my first visit; instead we sampled a variety of the savory options. The roasted mushroom sandwich was 5/5 for me - really great flavor combinations, more complex than I expected. The cheddar lye roll was another 5/5 - I immediately regretted not getting more! I also tried the seasonal biscuit which was parmesan black pepper - another one I liked more than expected. My sister got the seasonal focaccia (with sesame and roasted carrots) and the savory croissant (red onion jam and chevre) and she loved both! It wasn't busy at all at noon on a Monday - lucky us! We did takeout but there was plenty of seating available for a dine-in option. Parking can be a bit tricky with the only option being what you find on the street. read more

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We ordered what was described as a caramelized croissant, but it wasn't as sweet as we expected. That said, we did enjoy the crisp, caramelized top layer, it had a nice texture and was the highlight for us. read more

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Sea Wolf is truly a pillar of Seattle's baking scene. As a full-on bread nerd and previous bread baker myself, this place consistently blows my mind. Their seasonal pastries never miss (I still dream about the Thanksgiving-time pumpkin pastry), the cinnamon rolls are legitimately several meals (they're HUGE and so yummy warmed up), and they make what is easily the best sourdough in the city. Also: their vegan brioche deserves WAY more hype than it gets, it is absolutely stellar. That said, service has been hit-or-miss in the past and has honestly deterred us from going at times. However, on our most recent visit during the holiday season (typically extra strain on the team), the staff was genuinely kind and welcoming, which felt like a big shift in the right direction. Bonus points for the outdoor patio, which is absolutely lovely and makes the whole experience feel extra special. I have happily made this place our regular bread spot & wouldn't have it any other way! read more

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Cute little bakery! Many options to choose from. We got the pesto corn focaccia and their savory croissant. The savory croissant was really flakey and yummy filling. The focaccia had a soft, airy, and chewy interior and it was even better after heating it up! Service was fast. Would come back again to try their other items! read more

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Wow. A real high quality bakery that I'll always be thinking about until my next visit. I really loved the pretzel and chocolate croissant, and I'd love to come back and give their other pastries a try! Service was really nice and knowledgable of all the pastries. There's street parking, and during my visit on a weekday morning, it was kind of difficult to find. There's inside and outside seating as well, but space is limited. read more

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Hands down top bakery in the country. Their pastries especially their croissants are on par with those in Paris . Super light and airy and well proofed Croissants: flaky and chewy and crunchy all at once. There's a reason why the line is long here. read more

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I enjoy stopping by Sea Wolf to try their baked goods. Their bakery is usually pretty crowded, so I always get my items to-go. They even offer baking classes at their sister bakery (Oxbow). Staff are very friendly. Street parking usually isn't a problem. Most recently I tried their white sourdough, olive focaccia, and chocolate oat cookie. The sourdough was good with a nice crust. The cookie was excellent - not too sweet and very generously sized. While the focaccia had a generous amount of olives, this made the bread a bit too salty in my opinion. Next time I will definitely get a sourdough loaf and cookie, but I also want to try their pretzels, croissants, and other pastries. read more

My favorite bakery in Seattle! After a taste test of 10 bakeries, they are my favorite croissant in the city. Some of my favorites: chocolate oat cookie, Burger bun, croissant, sandwich bread, soft pretzel, jalapeno cheddar scone...clearly you can't go wrong! read more

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Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Food: 4/5 I had heard so much about this spot so decided to stop by on a trip down to Seattle! We came on a Friday morning and there was a short line out the door with no seating left inside. Luckily the line moved fast and there were some tables available outside but I could see it being hard to grab one on the weekend so I would definitely suggest coming early! They had lots of different bread options, some sandwich options, and then sweet and savoury pastries. We decided to share a chocolate chip cookie and a Kouign-amann. While both were good I wouldn't say they were the best I've ever had - I'd definitely want to try a savory item and bread next time I came! The staff was lovely and efficient so I'd stop by again for sure to try some other things read more

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Amazing bakery with a great openair space as well as indoors seatings. You really can't go wrong with their goodies here. We tried the Cinnamon Roll which was a perefectly laminated yeast dough filled with raisins and caramel sauce. I love how deep and not sweet the caramel was. The additional frosting is also a must. Again, not heavy or overly sweet at all! This sweet treat paired great with their Savory Pastry which was a Ricotta Asparagus Danish this time of the year. Deliciously savory with crispy pastry. We loved every bite of it. The Corta was also great with all the baked goods. 10/10. read more

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During our recent stay in Fremont, we walked to Sea Wolf Bakers and enjoyed delicious breakfast pastries in their cool outdoor space. Great that they have a good selection of savory pastries as I prefer these over the sweet ones. I loved their snap pea/herbs/lemon/Calabrian chili ricotta croissant & the pesto/red pepper/hot honey focaccia. These were unusual, inventive flavor combinations that worked really well. We visited a few times and there was always a bit of a line. It moves fast though. If we're ever back in the neighbourhood, we'll head on over. read more

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Good lil coffee shop to sit & relax for a bit when the crowd dies down. Had a latte & a croissant while waiting for a friend in the area.

Solid spot for local pastries and bread. Friendly staff, but limited parking and indoor seating. Note that they don't have Wi-Fi, so it's not really a study café--more of a grab-and-go spot. I recommend their amazing cheddar jalapeño biscuits or the oat chocolate chip cookie (very vanilla-heavy and quite sweet). They also can't warm up their baked goods, so a few of the biscuits and scones can be dry or taste a bit stale. The interior also has quite a few fruit flies hovering over the pastries. Good spot if you're already exploring Fremont, but I wouldn't go out of my way to try them. The bakery also supplies other cafés like The Shop by Porter, if you want warmed-up pastries while studying with Wi-Fi. read more

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Sea Wolf is one of the best, if not the best bakery I've been to in the United States! This is not to be missed if visiting Seattle! There is a spiraling line out the door every day, which will take you about 10-15 mins to wait through. They use non-GMO local flour to make all their breads and pastries and it is so incredibly fresh and divinely flavorful. They really know the key to flavor pallets--there is a hint of sea salt that dusts their breads to enhance the profile. Their sweet croissant was my favorite, which had rich tahini, sweetness from strawberries, earthy sesame seeds and honey drizzle. It was the perfect harmony of sweet and savory on a toasted croissant. Their seasonal focaccia was perfect chewy and had crumbled goat cheese with chilis, small sweet notes and pesto lightly spread throughout. It was a perfect texture of chewy and crispy. My favorite combo was the date cake, which is a whole wheat loaf slice with nuts, seeds and dates. I dipped it in their spicy masala chai--which is also some of the best I've had! They use whole ground spices and it is so potent in flavor and aromatic. They also have chili and sea salt dusted in the foam to add a savory kick that brings out the masala flavors. It is a must try, especially dipping the date cake into it! Also recommend the savory lye rolls, which are their series of topped pretzel buns and breads. Their croissants are also some of the flakiest I've ever had, almost like filo dough. You really can't go wrong, order a few items! Their staff is so friendly and will answer any questions you have. There is also ample outdoor seating and half a dozen tables inside. I really loved coming here because it is a small business people can feel good about supporting. They source from local farms, use quality ingredients and pay their staff a livable wage. With the open kitchen concept you can also see each baker/staff member cracking eggs, hand cutting fresh strawberries, kneading dough, and prepping trays. They keep this to as authentic and minimally processed as possible and it really reflects in flavor and how you feel after eating. I truly love this bakery and wish there were more that adopted their practices! read more

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Ive been to this cafe twice. The service is here very friendly. The lines are long but move up fast. Reasonable wait times on weekends during brunch hours. The seating is limited though. I've had savory croissant and a cappuccino. Croissant was flaky, filled with tomatoes and cheese. It created the whole mess on the table while eating it. I expected the taste to be better to say the least. The cafe is good but it's not great. Cappuccino was decent. Nothing extra ordinary but again your average cappuccino. Kinda a miss for me! read more

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So good that I came back a second time!! You can tell they know what they're doing here. Every pastry and baked good I got was phenomenal you really can't go wrong. If you're hesitant just ask the team and they'll make some great recommendations, that's what I did! They have some seating inside but a lot more outside. read more

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This was the last place I visited during my weeks in Seattle, and definitely didn't regret it! The pastries all looked delicious, but my friend and I settled on the oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, a cinnamon roll with icing on the side and a Kouign-amann. The cookie was crispy but also soft, and the right amount of sweetness. The cinnamon roll is a little bit more chewy and not as fluffy as I usually prefer, but still had a good flavor. I wasn't able to try the kouign-amann but my friend says it was good! It wasn't busy when we came in around 2pm on Sunday, but there was a line that formed shortly thereafter. read more

A must stop for some pastries/ baked goods while visiting Seattle Their cinnamon rolls are different using croissant style dough which I find it differ but enjoyable ! Savory baked good are full of flavor ! read more

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Sea Wolf Bakers is located in Fremont, near gas works park. I came on a Saturday around 9:30a, and there was a line forming to the outside of the door. However, the line moved quickly. There is seating both indoors and outdoors. It's nice to start the day by sitting in the sun, eating your favorite croissant and sipping coffee. There is an abundant variety of bakery items, both sweet and savory. What I really appreciate is that the machine doesn't even have a tipping option, which is so rare to find in Seattle where the suggested tips often start at 20% for counter service. read more

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Great baguette and sour dough! Crunchy crust, warm off the shelf, moist buttery interior. Croissants were similar- can't go wrong here! Drinks were ok though, a bit watered down read more

Came from out of town, but this is one cool bakery. Lots of space inside and they have a seating area too. I love the name sea wolf. They have their Bread selection on display in the back and also the front has some pastries. The savory lye bread with sauerkraut was so delicious, it had a cabbage and umami flavor and mustard seeds. I like the ambiance inside, the seeded sourdough I brought home was so heavy it felt like a brick lol Overall nice neighborhood bakery with a carefully crafted selection of goods read more

Sea wolf is now easily one of my most favorite bakeries in Seattle. They have delicious breads, so light yet flavorful. And not to mention, they're not expensive either. There's usually always a line, so plan accordingly. They're very sweet, answer all your questions and extremely patient. They have some indoor and outdoor seating as well. It's not a very fancy ambiance or something but fun. Will keep going back to this place, and I have no doubts about that! :) read more

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The hype is unbelievably real with this bakery. I went on a busy Saturday morning. There's always a line out the door but it moves quickly and there were plenty of great baked goods to choose from. Infatuation recently ranked Sea Wolf's croissant in the top 11 in America and honestly I'd believe it. Every pastry was light, perfectly baked, buttery, and the best part, crisp. My favorite was their espresso kouign-aman. I will go back especially for that. Next time I'll try out some of their savory offerings. Definitely a place I'll recommend to everyone. We sat outside with our pup, it was nice even on a drizzly morning. There's tons of seating inside however it's much bigger than I even realized. read more

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This is the BEST bakery! They're sweet and savory croissants are so delicious and flaky. The classic croissant is also a must try. And their cinnamon rolls are huge! Their coffee was delicious and they use my favorite oat milk, minor figures! There is also plenty of seating outside and inside. I love the location and definitely want to come back to try their lunch options. And the people working are very nice! read more

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There's always a wait here but the line moves kind of quickly! The pastries are always solid read more

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Easily the most memorable place I went when visiting Seattle and probably one of the only places I would actually recommend for friends to visit. The service was friendly and I was able to luck out on barely any wait and snagged a seat early Saturday morning but I can tell this place is a popular spot (where lines can go out the door) and that's probably unusual. Constant stream of business and I was jealous of a lady who bought 2 baguettes to go because she is living my dream. The service was friendly and quick! I feel like I got my coffee very fast but most importantly--it was delicious! The person working behind the counter was nice enough to describe what a kouign-amann was. It was so freaking good. I also got an orange clove mocha and died of happiness every bite and sip. read more

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The hype around this place is crazy if you read some of these reviews. I was working nearby, so came early to see how it stacked up. Pretty typical setup with lots of breakfast breads and coffee. It had just rained, however really liked the outdoor area they had. Service was good although it took a bit to get my coffee. But fuck man, that coffee was some of the best I've had. Got cold brew to keep it simple and it was as rich as I've had anywhere. There is a reason Seattle is known for coffee. Got a chocolate chip oatmeal cookie too, which did not disappoint. Downed half of it before I got my coffee. Will be back for work eventually, and will be back here. Truly a special place. I'm a believer. read more

Went over a little late around 4 pm and they didn't have too many options left but they still had some classic ones like the regular and chocolate croissants. The line wasn't long so we were able to order quickly and get it immediately. The inside is very spacious and decorated with plants with the light wooden furniture. Chocolate Croissant - One of the best chocolate croissants I have ever had. It was buttery, flakey, and filled with a balanced amount of chocolate that was melted nicely. It was slightly warm and every bite you could tell there were many layers and amazing flavor. We carried the croissants for a little bit to walk over to Gasworks Park to enjoy and it was perfect. I would definitely go back at an early time of day to try some of their other pastries. read more

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Found sea wolf bakers from infatuation's best bakeries in americas list. And I had to try it. We came at 4pm and there were limited items left. So I recommend coming earlier but I can imagine the crowd can be a lot. I got a jalapeño popper pizza slice and it was so delicious. It was sweet, cheesy, crumbly, crispy spicy all at once. It was a jalapeño pizza with honey? Or some sweet sauce plus grated cheese on top. Just amazing. Would love to come back next time for other stuff! read more

Sea Wolf Bakers - Jalapeño popper pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is super hyped up, and I can definitely taste why! My only gripe is that the pastries here are very much on the expensive side, so I'm not sure I would come here very often. I tried the Kouign Amann and the chocolate chip oatmeal cookie. The kouigin Amann was super flaky and balanced in flavor, not overpowering sweet. The chocolate chip cookie really impressed me, it had a thin, crisp exterior but a tasty, moist interior. I'm usually not a huge fan of oatmeal cookies but I really liked this one! read more

The plain croissants are delicious!!! They reminded me of the croissants in Paris. Super flaky and buttery. One of the best I've had not in France. I also tried the seasonal focaccia and kouig amann which were also delicious. This is a legit bakery. Highly recommend!! read more

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Savory cheese lye roll $4.64. The carrots with honey Dijon mustard was really good. Ended up getting another one.

Our serve who helped us to order was nice to us and recommended one savory & one sweet pastry to try as first time visitors, and we were happy with her recommendations! We got "seasonal focaccia" and "kouign amman". There are both indoor and outdoor seatings, and restroom as well. However, one server was not happy/a bit rude to my sister about her taking pictures of how they make the bread/pastries so just be aware of that. Other than that, it's worth to visit at least once if you're in Seattle for first time. We came here during weekdays so there was no waiting line. (Drinks are from "Aroom" near this bakery and I highly recommend this place if you love Vietnamese style coffee!!) read more

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I have been here several times. Great coffee and pastry. Their croissants are really good. The wait time is reasonable, though it may be difficult to get a table. read more

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I finally found a fantastic croissant in Seattle! I've been on the hunt for a good croissant in the area, and none of the spots I've visited have really lived up to my expectations. To me a good croissant has super flaky and crispy layers that are sure to leave a mess no matter how you eat it, and a soft chewy interior. The butter flavor also is important and a must! This croissant hit all the marks, and it was slightly warmed when served too which made it all the better. The line was quite long outside but it moved quickly, and they also have plenty of seating. I'd come back whenever the croissant craving hits! read more

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