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    The Essential Baking Company

    3.2 (41 reviews)
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    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Piroshky Piroshky

    Piroshky Piroshky

    4.3
    (8.1k reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $

    Piroshky Piroshky is a Seattle classic for a reason! Every time I visit Pike Place Market, I can't…read moreresist stopping by. The line moves quickly, and the hardest part is deciding what to order because there are so many tempting savory and sweet options. This time we tried the Beef & Onion, Salmon, Potato Mushroom, and Vegan Curry piroshkies. Each one had a flaky, golden-brown crust that was freshly baked and perfectly soft on the inside. The Beef & Onion was my favorite--savory, juicy, and packed with flavorful beef. The Salmon was rich without being too heavy, while the Potato Mushroom was comforting and satisfying with an earthy flavor. Even the Vegan Curry was surprisingly delicious, with fragrant spices and a hearty filling that didn't make me miss the meat at all.

    Before visiting Piroshky Piroshky at Pike Place Market in Seattle, the expectation based on a…read morelittle research was a traditional Russian bread with either savory or sweet fillings. The bakery itself has a classic, old-school feel with an impressive array of bakes on display. Two practical things stand out right away. First, there is no indoor seating, though luckily the surrounding market area offers plenty of places to sit. Second, the place gets incredibly busy, so waiting in a line just to get inside is pretty much guaranteed. The order consisted of two items: the savory potato piroshki and the sweet chocolate hazelnut piroshki. The prices were reasonable and not overly expensive. As for the taste, the bakes were decent, but the dough felt a little too dense overall. The bread itself carries very little flavor on its own, leaving all the heavy lifting to the fillings. Given the massive crowds and the constant hype, the actual flavor profile felt fairly average rather than extraordinary. That said, the overall experience is still pretty fun. A large glass window lets customers watch the bakers actively shaping and preparing dough, which is fascinating to observe. With the sheer volume of staff working non-stop and the constant line of people, the bakes are undoubtedly fresh. It is worth a visit for the atmosphere and the process, even if the food itself falls a bit closer to ordinary.

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    Entrance
    Chocolate Cream Hazelnut Roll
    Chocolate Cream Hazelnut Roll
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    Bakery Nouveau

    Bakery Nouveau

    4.5
    (1.5k reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    I love love love this place! My favorite place for exquisite pastries of all time! Anytime that…read moreI'm in Seattle this is a MUST stop for me. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It smells so wonderful and warm when you enter and it's really a feast for your eyes. Everything looks so delicious and it's hard to choose. The staff was ver patient with me. My "go to" is the most famous twice baked almond croissant. On this visit ordered the "go to" , blueberry ginger scone, ratatouille sandwich, turkey havarti sandwich, banana bread, and some Americanos to go. This is not a sit down cafe so we thoroughly enjoyed them in the parked car. :) Every bite should be savored. Extraordinary!

    I got the twice baked chocolate croissant for 7.25! Might seem pricey but the pastry was genuinely…read moreso big that I think the price was actually a good deal. The croissant was on the crispier side, especially with the almond crumble on top it was a bit too cripsy for me, but I tend to like soft and flakey pastries so it's probably a matter of taste. There was a TON of almond filling in the middle. I enjoyed the taste and texture but it was too much filling for me personally. I would have liked more croissant in my croissant, so to say haha. The chocolate was slightly dark which worked well with the sweet pastry and filling! Overall I enjoyed the croissant but it was a tad too heavy on the filling and cripsy/crunchy for me.

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    Table of goodies!
    Twice Baked Almond Croissant - IG: @nelson_eats
    Twice Baked Almond Croissant - IG: @nelson_eats
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    Petit Pierre Bakery

    Petit Pierre Bakery

    4.5
    (461 reviews)
    8.8 mi
    $

    Came around 1-2pm on a weekend and they still had a full pastry case! I always love seeing that…read morelater in the day since some other cafes are getting empty around that time. They have so many yummy options, but I settled on a mushroom and Gruyère pastry and an earl grey blueberry cruffin. The mushroom and Gruyère pastry was SO good!!! Buttery flaky layers of dough with a strong earthy mushroom flavor and savory cheese - an absolute umami bomb. We ate it the day after and threw it in the air fryer for a couple of minutes, and it was so delicious. The cruffin was huge! Topped with a delicious light Earl grey cream that wasn't too sweet. It was filled with a blueberry cream and was definitely very filling. There's a lot of sugar coating it, as is standard with cruffins, but it's a nice sweet treat. Definitely coming back for the mushroom and Gruyère pastry and to try their other delicious flavors. Their supreme croissant flavor switches often and we can't wait to try the next one! One of the best bakeries I've been to in Seattle so far.

    I visited this spot around 11:40 AM on a Friday, and it wasn't too crowded. The space is casual…read morewith limited seating, but it felt comfortable enough to enjoy a quick bite. I originally planned to just grab a coffee and a croissant, but after noticing how popular the mushroom Gruyere croissant seemed, I decided to give it a try and I'm so glad I did. It was incredibly delicious, perfectly filling, and even better when warmed up. The staff member kindly offered to heat it for me, which really elevated the whole experience. While they serve Umbria coffee, which isn't my personal favorite, the food more than made up for it. The service was warm and friendly, and the overall vibe was welcoming. I'll definitely be back to try the mushroom croissant again or maybe explore some of their other pastries next time.

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    Chocolate strawberry croissant
    Chocolate strawberry croissant
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    Sugar Bakery

    Sugar Bakery

    4.3
    (419 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$
    Hipster vibe
    Locally owned & operated

    My boyfriend and I were super excited to try a new place for breakfast and loved the variety of…read morepastries available at this bakery, especially since a lot of nearby cafes don't have a lot of great food options. I ordered a 16oz iced oat milk mocha and loved how perfectly the chocolate was incorporated into my drink! It tasted sweet and the coffee added the robust flavour I love in my mochas My boyfriend had never tried a Moroccan Fog before and he loved how sweet it was without him having to add sugar. He especially loved that it had just the right amount of mint flavoring without being toothpaste For breakfast, I ordered their fruit danish! I love that they had different options of fruit to pick from and I chose blueberry! The pastry was perfectly flaky and I loved how fresh the blueberry tasted. My boyfriend ordered the chocolate croissant because he was excited at the idea of the chocolate being piped through the croissant and also drizzled over the top, but it turns out the dark brown parts on top are just design and not more chocolate. Still, he was pleased with the amount of chocolate in the croissant and the bite I had was heavenly. The champagne cake caught my eye as I was ordering and I just had to try a bite, it was absolutely delicious and fresh. I loved how light the cake was and the layers of flavour through the whole dessert! I love how bright and airy the cafe is! My boyfriend and I were easily able to find seating by the windows and enjoyed the gorgeous view of the space needle and people watching as we shared breakfast. The staff here was also patient and welcoming. We'll definitely have to come back and try more of their pastries!!

    I'm here for coffee. I did not try any pastry as I was having lunch much later…read more Coffee was good. For a single barista who also did all food orders, she was quick. Coffee is good but not a wow. Food like the croissants seems to be not fresh. They did not have the look of freshly baked considering it was around 9am. Not sure but did not have the glow or lopk when I see a pastry. Nice place though. Lots of tables and space. They were busy.

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    Sugar Bakery
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