The peanut butter cookie was excellent. The pain de levain, delightful. The almond croissant was not a croissant. It was super bready underneath its very thick crust. If croissant shaped, why not croissant? It was super busy, so the staff was hopping. They seemed a bit bugged to answer what was what in the pastry case, as nothing was labeled. Probably overwhelmed. read more

This is the kind of bakery that will have a line out the door on Saturday morning and will sell out of most things by 11am. Perfectly made French pastries and some breakfast plates. Delicious coffee. Nice servers. It's busy. Get here early. read more

Good bread, great pastries. Service is a little chilly, but, every time I've been in there, they had long lines. The ganache tart is divine. I was a little disappointed with the apple tart, because there were only sliced apples on top, under that, it was filled with like a rustic apple sauce; not what I was expecting. But, it was still very delicious nonetheless. I will definitely keep this as my go to for bread and pastries. I have been here a few times and everything has been delicious. read more

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Popped by the shop at the Olympia farmers market and grabbed the oatmeal, pb, cranberry and chocolate cookie. Incredible chew, flavor and size. I loved it. One of the best cookies I've ever had and so cheap! read more

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I love this place! They have the best bread. All the workers there are great. Cozy ambiance. Highly recommend!

Everything about this place is amazing. Bake variety and quality were excellent. The staff were so friendly and helpful with recommendations for a first-timer. I over bought and tried a bit of every thing and it was delicious. Will go back again. read more

More like a 3.5/5 Stopped here on our way to Ocean Shores for a quick breakfast! Their quiche was amazing (got the bacon one) but took about 15-20 minutes to heat up. The coffee there was okay. Only downside was staff there was a bit rude and curt even though there wasn't too many people ordering so not sure if I'd stop here again. read more

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Customer service is often hit or miss. Often slow causing a long wait. Also, the younger male (don't know his name) at the register has a weird passive aggressive attitude issue. When you finally get a chance to order, you are often told they are out of bread and other items. It would be understandable if that happened before they closed for the day, but this is within a couple of hours of opening. read more

Food was decent enough and I enjoyed my iced coffee, although it was mistakenly made hot instead of iced at first. When I told the barista she barely looked at me & just took it back. No acknowledgment of her mistake & she seemed a bit annoyed. Staff seems to be mainly young adults or teens with little to no prior customer service experience. Most were friendly enough but didn't seem to know how to confidently handle a medium-length line. I'd return for a quick bite to eat & another iced coffee. But hopefully next time staff is a bit more trained and welcoming! Great customer service makes all the difference but it is so hard to find post-pandemic! read more

The Mocha is exquisite to sip with unbelievable pastries! Worth the hassle of downtown parking! read more

Really like what the bread peddler offers and the prices are very fair . Had the quiche and almond croissant and both were fantastic . Only thing I would like them to change is when they start serving soup , presently at 11:00 but would be nice to start at 10 as for some of us working different hrs could enjoy their soup . I don't care if it is cold I can take it back and microwave it read more

Their bread and pastries are to die for - they are also at Olympia Famers Market on weekends and are a sell out and you have to get in line early if you want to buy something read more

Was going to sing their praises because I heard they provide the awesome pastries at Samayra Coffee, but it doesn't matter how delicious your breads are, if you give me an allergic reaction then you get no stars. My friend waited in the long line to get pastries while I paid the meter. All he could get was a chocolate chip cookie since they ran out of pretty much everything else. I bite into the cookie and my mouth waters and I taste blood. Itchiness runs down my throat and up to my ear. It's clear there's cross contamination. My friend didn't know about my allergy so it didn't cross his mind when he saw them use the same tongs to serve out the cookies, so crumbs from the peanut butter cookies got on the chocolate chip ones. Had to leave immediately to get my inhaler and head to the ER. I'm not one of those people who likes to complain about petty things at restaurants, but in this day and age they should know better. Anaphylactic shock is no joke. read more

My wife & I had cafe au lait, bread pudding and a kouign amann. The cafe au lait was weak but the pastries were good and reminded of my time in France. I won't be going back due to their need to get political on their website. I don't want to hear or read about a bunch of political nonsense when I'm paying for a service. Why does everyone want to get political. Why must they honor George Floyd? George Floyd broke into a pregnant woman's home with a buddy then he held a gun to her stomach robbed and sexually assaulted her, he's a druggie and a dead beat dad so........ read more

The Bread Peddler - Bakeries Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Wish I could give a zero star. Worst customer service I've ever experienced. I am in the service industry and I'm appalled on how I was treated. The Server never asked me if I wanted my breakfast sandwich heated and when I asked, she refused to heat it up. I asked her again and she proceeded to tell me that I should've read the sign and then threw my sandwich on the counter and said "fine I'll just get you a new one". Took over 5 minutes and it wasn't even heated up. It was still cold on the inside. There are signs but the place is disorganized with writing and they were pressuring us to move and get out. Not welcoming. It's unfortunate that something so small turned into a bad experience because of someone's bad attitude and customer service. read more

We enjoyed an excellent lunch here on our way to Portland. The croissants were light and delicious, the quiche were warm, savory with an amazing crust. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place. We read more

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Food is great! Service is awful ! Servers act as if they were doing you a favor! No manners, no respect, no willingness to be helpful! I now remember why I stopped going there! read more

I love their Pain au Levain. It's a fabulous sourdough with a bit of whole wheat in it. Their service can be a bit slow if they're busy, but they're always friendly and helpful. It's clean and light and airy. They've also a spot in the Farmers Market and their breads can be found in a few local supermarkets. They often sell out and you can try the two local food coops and even Olympia Seafoods carries their baguettes. They also have cookies and other baked goods. They do close early so be aware. read more

I go to the Bread Peddler for coffee and croissants with a friend frequently. It's perfect!!

What a great find! I was visiting Olympia for the first time on a rainy day and I saw that The Bread Peddlar was crowded. I was lucky that I only needed one seat and there was a table for one person nearby. It was a wonderful way to spend the morning! Highly recommend. Staff was super friendly. read more

We purchased 2 boxes of pastries and bread. I had high expectations especially because of the ratings. I highly recommend the breads, but do not recommend any of the croissants or kouign amann at all. They are overly greasy and not a true croissant, especially if you warm it up the next day. Sadly we threw away one box of pastry. read more

We go here every time we are in Olympia for their epic breakfast sandwiches and apple fritters!

They have pretty much eliminated their restaurant. No more croq madam for lunch. No more French onion soup. When I was there today didn't even have a seasonal tart or chocolate corks. They still have a few premade sandwiches and soup but that's all they serve. The bakery still has good bread and the pastry is still good that they do have, especially croissants. Real shame. I was going there for brunch just two years ago but now poof gone! read more

My family and I tried a variety of their pastries for sale at the Olympia Farmer's Market - carrot cake mini loaf, almond croissant, apple danish, and gingersnap cookie. The line was definitely long, but took that as a good sign that it's popular and worth it. All were buttery (without being greasy or soggy), the perfect texture and delicious! Will definitely be trying their bakery downtown for other options. read more

Disappointing. I requested a caramelized onion and goat cheese croissant, they gave me a ham one - and I'm a vegetarian. More like the ham peddler! The staff was loudly complaining about some other local business the whole time, bad vibes. read more

Wonderful selections of bread and baked goods. Also great place for quick lunch with good soups,premade sandwiches and quiche

Delicious bread and pastries. Never had a morning bun until visiting. Delicious! I also enjoy that they have whole wheat sour dough in addition to regular sour dough. read more

I had a pleasure of staying at a hotel walking distance to the Olympia Farmer's Market & to the Bread Peddler bakery & Cafe. After waking by the other bakery & cafes in the area, this one takes the cake for sure! They have a great selection of baked goods with a variety of savory, sweet & buttery options. If you need a unique loaf of bread, they have a selection of that too! I purchased their: -8oz hot latte with soy milk which was made to perfection, the espresso was on the stronger side so balanced well with the Soymilk -Almond croissant: if you are the type that prefers your almond croissant with extra (emphasis on the extra) almond filling, this is your spot! This was so packed with sweet almond filling that I ate it throughout the day due to its sweetness so I recommend pairing with coffee -Apple fritter: as others have mentioned, this isn't your typical Apple fritter at the donut shop, this is more croissant than it is a donut. Between the almond croissant and the apple fritter, I personally liked this a lot better! Mostly because it's so unique & something that isn't offered at other bakeries. It had the perfect amount of sweetness for me, not too overwhelming. I also love that it pulls apart easily so it's great for sharing. Admittedly, I couldn't help myself but to purchase the Apple fritter two days in a row so if you're driving in the area, it's worth grabbing a few extras before they run out! Come early if you can on the weekends. Otherwise, if they sell out at the store; you may be able to snatch some at the Olympia Farmer's Market on Saturdays. Overall, I highly recommend this place to anyone in Olympia! Will definitely come back in the future. :) read more

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Best latte I have ever had. Cinnamon latte! What!!! Do not phuck around and miss out on the best latte in town... Service is five star. Ambiance is also a hands down five star... read more

I love their bread, specifically the Tres Semi (not sure how to spell that), but I believe it means "many seeds." I love grainy, seedy bread. This is my absolute favorite bread anywhere! BUT the last 2 times I bought a loaf, several of my bites had a pronounced moldy taste. My guess is that some of the seeds were moldy -- maybe not even visible in a giant batch of seeds that they purchased. The first loaf this happened with was worse than the 2nd one. I drove back to return the first loaf. They said they wash and dry their seeds, so it was impossible for any to be moldy. Well, I'm not imagining this -- most bites are amazing, and then suddenly, I have a bite with a strong (into my sinuses) taste of mold. I didn't buy another loaf for a couple months, but recently decided to give it another try, and, sure enough, the same thing happened, but not so bad that I returned it. I spoke to the manager, and, again, she insisted it was impossible... read more

Stale pastry...week old I am guessing Average coffee served in a 6 ounce cup but no refills offered (4 bucks) Presumptive tip required before your food is served Go up 4th Avenue to Left Bank. Bread Peddler is peddling stale, expensive crap. AVOID!!! unless you are fasting read more

Definitely try to the bacon quiche!! Oh and don't miss out on the apple croissant. They also have delicious soups:-)

I just love this place especially the ginger molasses cookie. I usually just go for sweets and scones but this time I tried the sandwich of the day. It was a roasted lamb sandwich with an aioli, onions, and lettuce; however, even though it was tasty...a horseradish sauce would have been a chef's kiss for me. The service is always impeccable and the ambiance is cool. read more

Used to be the best bakery in Olympia--full selection of fresh pastries, several types of freshly-baked breads, soups, several lunch and brunch selections. Now, just a shadow of that yummy and service-oriented gem. Limited baked goods (literally one-third of what it used to be). Always out of breads. No brunch or lunch cooked to order--pre-made sandwiches and soups are just OK. Always a long wait to be served. Not worth it. Left Bank Pastry is much better for the pastry. But, I really miss what Bread Peddler used to be. Change of ownership? read more

Goddamn Cruffins are a dream. That filling is to die for. Between my sister and i we had about 8 in the 3 days we were in town The savory croissants are all so good. They really go an amazing flaky croissant. The brown butter tart was worth just sitting with your eyes closed to enjoy every bite. Didnt love their baguettes, they were far too chewy to be considered traditional. Really appreciated the day old sandwiches. Great to scoop one up for lunch. Great variety in ingredients, still taste fresh for day old read more

Best croissant I've had since I was in Paris. Can't wait to go back. Don't have transportation rigggt now or would have already returned.

I showed up early on a Sunday morning and ordered a latte that was delicious and later their eggs benedict. It was one of the best eggs benedict meals I've ever had. Portion size was large. The prices are quite reasonable for the quality of food and portion size. Staff were friendly, competent, and attentive. The space has great seating from small tables to larger ones and even window-table style seating that lets you look out to the street. Clean, cozy, and welcoming environment. Didn't try the baked goods, but they looked incredible, and many folks were in and out for bakery items. Highly recommend. read more

Wow! I'm so happy to write my second great review today. I was at the Farmers Market and bought something whose name I can't remember but it was a croissant with vanilla cream and raspberry jam in the middle. This is really tasty. I can't wait to go into their store and try other items. read more

The Bread Peddler - I'm sorry that I didn't take a pic before I dug into this fantastic pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Whenever I visit Olympia, I love stopping by because the coffee and croissants are amazing. But the last two times I've visited the staff was extremely rude. The first time there was a teen employee that was noticeably zooted and yapping while we waited over 15 minutes for our coffee. The second time an older female employee treated me with such disdain because I came in 30 minutes before closing. As a former retail employee, I sympathize with her frustration but it was 02:00 pm. I didn't know they closed so early. She was very cold and treated me like an idiot because I didn't hear one of her questions. She even said she was tired of repeating the same thing to customers throughout the day. Just because you feel something, that doesn't mean you have to verbalize it to paying customers. That situation left a bad taste in my mouth and I don't think I can comfortably visit again. read more

Walked to this charming cafe this morning for breakfast. We got there when it opened at 0700, and found a delectable plethora of pastries! We each picked out a different pastry to try and sat and tasted each one. Ladies behind the counter were so kind and patient (I have three kids)! Low key, cozy storefront and tables. The pics say it all on how delicious the food was, and the Dancing Goats coffee and local Chai Latte were great! read more

The Bread Peddler - Blueberry danish, apple fritter, almond cake with blueberries, Pain au Chocolat, Kruegn something (delish!), a whole wheat scone - Bakeries Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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