Always great service and quality bread. Especially the potato bread for lunch sandwiches'

Tried to walk in and a customer closed the door in our face. We opened the door and asked why he slammed the door in our faces. He said, in the snottiest way, for my safety can you wait outside. The cashier tried to back track for him and say it was because of COVID. Well why wasn't he wearing a mask then? He just didn't like the way we looked apparently. I guess a pregnant woman and her husband are a threat. I have never been treated so poorly by a mean customer and let it happen by staff. I will NEVER give them my business. read more

This review is for their german pretzel knots--INCREDIBLE! I was looking for a place that made them fresh for our annual Oktoberfest celebration and these did not disappoint! Large, fresh, crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. I did order in advance because they sell out of their baked goods throughout the day. We also got an oatmeal raisin cookie--also perfect consistency, softness, and had some spices that gave it something extra. Definitely recommended! read more

1. Some of consistently best organic breads in Seattle. They even grind their own flour. It's fun to watch the bakers at work while you order. 2. We really dig their baguette, which is the right combo of crispy crust and soft inside. They have a good variety breads. I especially like their Pain au Levain, Pullman and Hominy bread. If you are into granola they make that in house too and it's amazing. 3. If you are a regular like we have become get a prepaid bread card. You pay 20 buck upfront and get 25 bucks of credit. It's a great deal. read more

Photo includes both tall grass and the next door bakery pastries in the back. I loved tall grass chocolate brioche!!! They were so chewy and sweet, everything about it was perfect, I can eat a dozen of them at once tbh read more

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Tall Grass has consistently amazing breads and baked sweets. I've been here about 15 times at this point and have had nothing but delightful experiences and amazing baked goods. Currently, they're open Wed-Sun 9-6 and usually plan well such that you'll still have some options even if you stop by late (though as with any bakery, earlier is better). If you're not sure what to get, I'd recommend the seeded baguette and a chocolate brioche. Highly recommend. read more

I am finally reviewing a Ballard bakery for my list! Yes, Ballard has been inexplicably left off this list because it is kind of a pain to get to. After weeks of sweet spots, I am starting off my Ballard reviews with Tall Grass Bakery. So as I was getting the info for this place, I learned that Cafe Besalu is right next door which is a bit tempestuous. Fortunately as I was walking up from Market and got to Tall Grass, I did not fall under the spell of Besalu as I looked away from it, for fear that its Medusa like qualities would take me in. Let that be another day. I am very familiar with Tall Grass from its appearance at several farmers markets that I had been to. I just never felt like trying them out until yesterday. The storefront is small, but the bread selection is large. There are also a number of sweet treats like cookies, cinnamon rolls and raisin buns here. It was nice to see that bread selection does not just have to be white or wheat. There were numerous artisan breads that caught my eye, but I got taken in by the oat & honey loaf ($5). It was a deja vu moment as I had a loaf that looked the same at Macrina. Except that was Irish soda bread. Liking the flavor of oats in bread, I decided to get it. I also picked up a raisin bun ($2) to tag along. The oat & honey bread is really good. The crust seems somewhat hard, but the inside is soft. It certainly tastes even better if you toast it. The bread slice along with a piece of brie made for nice tie me over snack until I was ready to make dinner. As for the raisin bun, this was very good too in the same way as the bread. The bread did seem to lose some softness the day after, so it would be best to use on the same day or put it in a bread box to keep longer. The prices for bread are a bit high, but I would come here again for an occasional loaf if in the area. Which I expect to be this summer. I will not flat out say this is the best bread bakery in Seattle. But I can confidently say that it is one of the top ones for me, for sure. read more

This is one of my favorite bakeries when visiting the Seattle area. It's a very small shop and sometimes there is a line that can go out the door depending on the day just because the store front itself is small. On the weekends, they make homemade cinnamon rolls which are amazing. They aren't too sweet, but the frosting sets it apart from other cinnamon rolls that I have had before. I also got a loaf of their olive bread. It's a bit pricey, but they make some very excellent baked goods. If you're in the Seattle area and near the bakery, give this place a go. It is fantastic. read more

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I am confused by the 5 star ratings for this bakery. I went there today and bought a half loaf of Desem Sourdough for $16. It was okay but not great. I bake whole grain Sourdough and belong to groups that bake Wholegrain Sourdough and this bread was not up to my standards. I mill my own organic Wholegrain to make Sourdough bread and get better gluten structure and rise than this loaf. I am disappointed in what this bakery has to offer. For folks who don't bake they provide healthy breads. read more

Seattle has a lot of great bakeries, and this one is the best in town. My favorite is the seeded baguette - the crust is chewy but not hard, it's got medium dense crumb but remains soft in the center and has so much wholesome bread flavor. I don't know if this will make sense but it's the most bread tasting bread that ever breaded, in the best of ways. I cannot speak to the French-ness of Tallgrass baguette, having never lived in France, but the bread here is easily on par with the German and Swiss bakeries I've loved living in Europe. Bonus shoutout to the Bavarian pretzels and pretzel rolls - these are very authentic (yes this means they're a bit chewier than the super soft version you get at pubs) and we just eat them plain with butter. Finale note: I don't even like olives and I have enjoyed the olive herb fougasse - it's a great party bread to put next to some charcuterie plate. If anyone from Tallgrass is reading this, PLEASE could you add a non-olive fougasse to your menu? Pretty please? Maybe sundried tomato and rosemary? I would buy one every time I go. read more

This is my favorite bread bakery in Seattle. Reason #1: Their bread tastes great. Reason #2: They're organic. Reason #3: Their prices are very reasonable considering #1 and #2. If you go often, make sure to buy their bakery credit. For $20 down, you receive $25 in credit. They record each purchase for you and deduct it from your credit. They write it on these little cards that they keep in the shop. Pretty sweet deal. read more

Not the warmest staff, but the breads and pastries are excellent. Best sourdough in seattle, and the cinnamon rolls are addictive. 4 stars.

Their olive bread is everything. So delicious with an garlic olive oil dip or to eat with a rich pasta. Every time I'm in Ballard or the farmer's market in u-district, I snatch this up real quick! Certainly the best local bakery I've been to so far in the Seattle area near my home. They have a fair selection of assorted breads (the standards such as sourdough, rye, baguettes, etc.), with a couple of baked sweets as well. I've tried their raisin cinnamon roll so far and it's the perfect treat without it being heavy from cream cheese or anything. The staff is always so nice and friendly! If you go to the Ballard location, it's street parking but there are plenty of spaces. The u-district farmer's market is a gamble, I would try finding a parking spot over on 15th. If you're in search for a local bread bakery, make a stop here. It most definitely is mine at the moment! read more

I got their baguette twice now from a local market they supply and it was burnt both times and hard as a rock, only the middle part was edible. I wish someone would check the product before it goes out to stores, it does leave an impression and I will not buy it again and I'm hesitant trying something else. Its too much money if you get inferior product, they might sell the good ones at their local shop, since everyone else seems to be happy? read more

Yes, I want to roll in the tall grass with a freshly baked raisin bun and tell it secrets and make it my best friend and sit in the sun and then after frolicking I will grow hungry and CHOMP IT DOWN IN SECONDS. I can't get over how delectable and sumptuous and fragrant their breads are. I love them, and that is all. read more

Tall Grass Bakery stands above all the other bakeries in the area and not just because it has the word "Tall" in its name. As someone who bakes their own bread and follows family recipes handed down from generation to generation I am always on the lookout for great bread and pastries. Tall Grass Bakery not only bakes some incredibly tasty breads but also creates wonderful granola, cookies, muffins and scones. All of the baked goods at Tall Grass Bakery are hand crafted and the breads and granola are all organic. Instead of using machine ground flour, Tall Grass uses stone ground organic whole grains every day. They really go a step above most other bakeries to make sure we are getting high quality and tasty products. I had the opportunity to speak with the night baker, Mckayla and she was awesome. She explained so much about the bakery to me as well as a lot about the different types of products. As a big fan of rye breads, I was enthusiastic about trying some of the different rye breads, especially the ones with seeds. A good rye bread is something I could eat all by itself. Mckayla also explained that all of this bread comes out of an 800 square food kitchen. That is amazing considering during weekdays they produce about one thousand loaves of bread, two thousand loaves on the weekend and for Christmas Eve they produce about three thousand! ***BREADS*** Compagnon - French bread that is hand formed and has an open crumb. Pumpernickel Rye - a wonderful dense dark rye topped with caraway and anise seeds and kosher salt. Pullman - a classic French bread with an even crumb that is baked in a pan so it is easy to square slice Marbled Rye -made from a mix of their Sourdough Rye and Pumpernickel and caraway seeds. Classic Baguette - a traditional French Baguette with an open crumb. You can get baguettes with the traditional tapered or non-traditional blunt ends. Hominy - made with a mix of stone-milled corn and organic wheat flour. This bread is soft on the inside with a chewy crust. Pain au Levain - a mix of oganic wheat, whole wheat and sourdough Baker St. Sourdough - A San Francisco style open crumb white sourdough. Sourdough Rye - an open crust without caraway seeds. Oat and Honey - made with whole stone milled oats and wheat flour with a soft crumb top and rolled oats on the crust. Whole Wheat and Honey - soft crush and even crumb made from 0ne hundred percent organic whole wheat flour. Cherry Pumpernickel - their pumpernickel bread with dried sour cherries added. Walnut Pain au Levain - Their Pain Au Levain dough with organic walnuts added. Rolls - use the traditional baguette dough and come in different sizes. Buns - made from wheat flour with milk added and are soft crusted We tried both the Hominy Loaf and the Pain Au Levain. Bother were delicious and fresh. The hominy was great because unlike most cord bread mixes, the taste of corn was not overpowering. It seems they have the balance down perfectly. It was also so good I did not even need to put anything on it, although I do think it would pair well with some cheeses as well as figs. The Pain Au Levain is a french country style sourdough bread. I liked that the sourdough flavour was not too overpowering. It was at just the right amount to give you the taste but not overwhelm the taste buds. They have three types of Granola. There is a coconut almond, raisin pecan and apricot cherry. I tried the apricot cherry granola and it was very good. I liked the mix of pumpkin and sunflower added to the oats and I do believe there is a bit of honey in it as well. I would definitely get this again. Finally they have daily specials. On Fridays they have Challah bread as well as an olive and herb fougasse. On Saturday and Sunday they have cinnamon buns and spelt bread. You've got to stop in to Tall Grass Bakery and try some of the best breads Seattle has to offer. Make sure to take several loaves home with you. read more

Love stopping in and seeing all of the amazing breads. The gals who were working were personable and helpful. The cherry pumpernickel is simply amazing. The tart sweet sour is perfect with just a touch of butter. read more

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It's a bakery and their bread is fantastic. What more do you need? Prices are great for this small batch bakery operation, the baguettes aren't as crusty as say- Grand Central Bakery. However, there's something about these baguettes. They smell breadier. They taste... breadier. It's breadier in a good way. Oh, they also have this olive thing. Hold on, let me check the website... "Olive and Herb Fougasse". It's dangerously good. I always try to buy one to take home and eat over a few days but no- Half of it is missing when I get home. The other half is gone by the end of the night. Truly a magic trick... and it can be repeated! It's already happened like 5 times. They should rename this place to The Vanishing Fougasse. read more

Came back here again since I was at Cafe Besalu and thought about picking up some dinner rolls, and I tried the knot rolls and they were delicious! They weren't quite as sweet as King's Hawaiian rolls, but had a similar flavor and are so pretty! Still not that interested in their baked goods other than the baguette, dinner rolls, and knot rolls but those things are delicious! Haven't tried the cinnamon rolls since I'm not really a cinnamon roll fan, but they looked good as well. read more

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I haven't made it into the actual storefront yet (JUST realized they were local), but I'm obsessed with their coconut almond granola that I've been buying from Whole Foods. It reminds me so much of amazing granola I had in Kauai, and I was so happy to find something just as good here! It's perfectly crunchy, and has this delightful balance of salty and sweet without being too much of either one. Goes so perfectly with the greek gods honey yogurt in the morning :) mmm I'm upset that I'm moving to Philadelphia soon and might not be able to have my Tall Grass granola anymore. I hope they offer nationwide shipping! Can't wait to visit the actual bakery! Will update my review after that. read more

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Normally I wouldn't review a bakery unless I've visited often to see how consistent they are but I picked up half a loaf of bread the other day and I am in love. I came in after visiting Café Besalu next door and impulsively bought what I thought would be a basic loaf of bread to use for sandwhiches for the work week. The nice lady offered to slice the bread for me which was nice but I actually prefer to cut it at home so I can make nice thick pieces of toast for breakfast. I toast my bread in a regular toaster and it always comes out perfectly toasty on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. I can't wait to come back and try some of the other baked goods. If you're wondering why I didn't rate this spot 5 stars... I definitely want to try some of the other items before giving them a solid 5 star rating and the price for a half loaf of bread was expensive! $7 for a full loaf or $3.75 for half a loaf is not ideal for my income on a regular basis. read more

I am glad we discovered this bakery. We always stop by when we are in seattle. The bread is some of the best we have had and i really enjoy their cinnamon buns. They are moist and delicious. The staff is friendly and there is plenty of street parking. Stop by and give it a try. read more

We recently moved to Seattle and have tried various bakeries in search of the perfect baguette. We tried Tall Grass Bakery this morning. Fabulous fresh out of the oven baguette! We certainly plan to be regular customers read more

Bought a baguette here from the U-District market and it was burned over the entire bottom. 3 stars because we still ate it but it's so disappointing that no one is checking these before heading to market. Next time we'll just stick with Sea Wolf. read more

We love love love this spot! Our go to bakery for the most delicious baguette. This is one of our favorite weekend rituals to pick up their warm and fresh baguettes! Tall Grass Bakery bread is served at restaurants all over Seattle for 3x the cost ...so why not enjoy your own baguette at home straight out of the oven from the true source ? :0) Most of all, I love their card system where you can pay in advance and leave your name on file. Adds a level of authenticity, care and drives me to my next visit. Tall Grass Bakery, you are true gem and made our time living right across the street just perfect. read more

Perfection! Service and baked goods are always great. Good place to try new breads because you won't go wrong. Their hours might be different during COVID times so I would call before you head over. read more

Such a hidden gem in Ballard. I loooooove the grandma style bakery vibes and taste. I usually prefer the chewy bread and the oat and honey was awesome. Will definitely try more! read more

Outstanding, amazing, unspeakably toothsome. I've been going to farmers' markets around Seattle for years, and every time, Tall Grass and their incredible fougasse are the first thing I head for. A local treasure of bread. They also have very good sourdough, rye, and other treats (as well as granola!) but holy hell you gotta try this fougasse. On top of that, I've always found their staff to be informative, helpful, and patient. Wonderful local business. Keep an eye out for them! read more

Wow, what an awesome place to have in Ballard. Hole in the wall with friendly service and reasonable prices for homemade goods. Nothing super buttery like croissants etc. but mostly artisan breads, scones, cinnamon roles and such. This is exactly the type of bakery I love and I'll be trying all their breads. The one I had the other day was the Hominy -- a perfect cross between an artisan bread loaf and corn bread. Wow. read more

This review is long due. When it comes to bread, Tall Grass remains THE BEST....THE NUMBER ONE in Seattle. BREAD HEAVEN OU LA LA! ORGANIC, FLAVORFUL and TASTY. Nice crust on the outside and moist on the inside. YUMMY ADDICTIVE! No other bakeries are able to bring this kind of MOIST to their bread. I LOOOOOOVE every single piece of bread I bought here. Currently my favorites are: Homini bread, TO DIE FOR Fougasse and HEAVENLY Brioche! AMAZING BREAD worth going out of the way. I get them at farmers markets as well whenever they're there. Wish I could give more stars! read more

Excellent whole grain breads- have been buying here for years. Perfect loaves for sandwiches , baguettes for soups, and crusty loaves for every purpose read more

They fixed the problem with the top of the bread falling off, so now we can have the best whole grain bread in the city again, regularly!

I walked in here and the first thing I saw is that everyone is working their a- -es off. There bread is delicious, but I am giving it 3 stars for their collection of sticky buns. I have definitely been destroyed for Carmel rolls due to Isles of Buns in MN, so I would take that into consideration when reading my review. My standards are really high in this category as I know what life changing sticky buns should taste like. Even with saying that, these were a little dry. It is probably my preference, but I want a roll to be gooey and have toppings fall off it. So... I would skip the pastries and just get their bread. read more

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I got a sourdough loaf here that was pretty good, but I'm partial to anything that comes in loaf form. I've said it before and I'll say it again... HOLLY CRAP! If you see the Tall Grass's stand at the Ballard farmers market, grab one of the olive pretzel things! IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND OUT OF YOUR EARS AND ALL OVER YOUR FRIENDS FACES! Oh... and the staff has always been really nice. If you are the type of person who can't pay for a $4 loaf of handmade bread that supports local small business and puts money back in the hands of the community and not multinational conglomerates, then I'll still be your friend, but you can't have any of my delicious bread. eh... unless you're broke... then you can have a little. read more

I just love Tall Grass Bakery, their bread is supperb! So much better then the options I had in Phoenix too. Tall Grass has so may quality products out of it's tiny space, and every single one I have tried has left me wanting more. They offer a nice selection and some of the bread is offered as a 1/2 loaf wich is great for someone like myself and my husband - just enough to enjoy before it goes stale. The Pumpernickel is by far the best have ever tasted, and the Olive Bread is so delicious...my mouth is watering. The day of Christmas Eve I bought my husband by who had never been to the bakery himself and unfortunatly they closed 20 minutes prior. standing at the door a nice young lady came by and appoligised that they were closed and asked us to hold on a minute. She returned holing a loaf of bread, handed it to us and replied "Merry Christmas!" why too kind, we offered money but they would not take any. Merry Christmas indeed! Tall Grass you have my heart. read more

Anyone who has tried to make artisan style bread at home can attest to the serious labor involved. It's a pain in the ass. Thankfully Tall Grass Bakery does all the work and even stays open until 7pm! It's like the heavens have parted and the gluten gods have answered my prayers. Exquisitely tasty bread can easily become your dinner, lunch, or main course. Just bread. And all bets are off when the fancy olive oil and balsamic vinegar dish is started. The rolls and the mini baguettes are chewy, assertive, and flavorful on their own. Tasty tip: I slice up the bread I've bought immediately when I get home and store it in the freezer to maintain freshness. Pop it in the toaster or under the broiler for bad ass grilled cheese, real-deal toast for breakfast that hits the spot. Oh, also dig the molasses ginger cookies, they are lovely. read more

It should be illegal to have an amazing bread place right by an amazing bakery. Hello, seeded baguettes! read more

I only wish the guy selling at the Ballard farmers market seemed happier. This is really excellent bread and should make everyone happy! I love the fougasse; it tasks like the tastiest pizza crust in the world but studded with olives. I love the hominy bread warmed and covered and butter with soup or chowder. I love their baguette with butter or cheese. I love the sourdough for sandwiches. Like everyone else I wish it was less $$ but you get what you pay for and this bread is clearly superior. read more

Okay "Tall Grass" you have elevated your star rating to a 4. You are my rebound "go to" place when I head for Cafe Besalu only to discover that I missed them again because of their eccentric weekday store hours. Your Pecan sticky buns make my day. Your Pullman classic white French bread ( made from organic wheat flour) reigns superior to other white breads (whether I serve it with bacon & eggs or if I use it to make a delicious deli sandwich. I keep coming back so obviously you are growing on me. Tip: If you want their Pullman white bread to last more than one day take it out of the plastic bag and put it in a large Glad bag. The bread won't harden and stale as quickly and will last about 5 days longer. read more

Great baked goods - walk in and you'll be greeted with a waft of warm, sugary, yeasty air. Fantastic challah rolls, baked goods. The counter is small with little room for moving, so I can imagine that a line goes out the door sometimes. The workers are great. Reminds me of a european boulangerie. One time I walked in, and a challah roll that was being packed away fell onto the floor. I convinced the worker to kindly give it to me instead of feeding it to the trash, and I'm so thankful that she did because it was delicious, warm, chewy, steamy, and it made me want to buy more. Their pastries with a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate would be an amazing breakfast or snack on a weekend. read more