This is truly one of my favorite spots in Crossroads Bellevue, I've been coming here for over 10 years! Everything is always fresh and delicious. I always stop by for their bread and croissants, and their coffee is absolutely amazing too. I've ordered birthday cakes here many times and they've never disappointed, always beautiful and delicious. Their sandwiches and crepes are super tasty, and the service is excellent... friendly faces and warm smiles every time. My absolute favorite is the Prosciutto Panini, and the Savory Mushroom Crepe is a must-try, both are so flavorful and perfectly made. It's a place that feels like home, and I always look forward to coming back! read more

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Crossroads Mall has many options for dining, but if you're looking for a real break--a treat, a beverage, and a place to watch the world go by--The French Bakery is here for you. With tons of options for treats, from the fork required kind to the tear-it-apart-with-your hands kind, the sweet kind to the savory kind, and the classic kind to the fun modern twist kind, you'll probably find something to please. They also have a HIGHLY respectable selection of coffee beverages that are just as pretty and tasty as can be. The service was great--friendly, helpful, and efficient, and they made me the prettiest cappuccino ever. I really enjoyed the outdoor seating area. The tables were the perfect size for one or two people, complete with charming flower pots. It was a great way to pause and refresh. read more

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Amazing scrumpious treats I savored at THE FRENCH BAKERY today.... Honeslty everything looked amazing so I had to let people pass me by in line so I could take in every single pastery. Once I settled on a few choices I moseyed to the young lady and shared my desired treats selections. Graciously she handed over a nice designed bag ( NO NOT A GUCCI BAG ) with my treats inside and I paid and headed to an outside table to enjoy. My cream cheese danish was fantastic, not only was it moist on the inside but the flacky crust was fresh and not hard. I mean nothing worse than a pastery that's been out just a tad to long and started getting rigamortis. Now onto my next treat a slice of Apricot Strudel.... OH MY it was bursting with all kinds of flavors. This is the treat that kept on giving. I did not expect to enjoy so much, yet I found it very enjoyable and dreamed about it that night. In immortal words for General Douglas Macarthur " I SHALL RETURN "! read more

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Whoo whee ! This place has an awesome coffee shop/bakery vibe. This is what coffee shops used to feel like. Like community and welcoming. I ordered the breve. It was made perfectly and then bam. Some guy named Jeff took my drink because it sounded like Zach. Guess what the barista had my replacement made so fast I couldn't even blink twice. I also ordered a Marion Berry croissant but it's not photoed because I ate it before my phone had a chance to feast its 3 lenses on the beauty. Love this place. I will be back soon. read more

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I have been to this location of The French Bakery a couple times now. This visit I got a sausage roll, and raspberry croissant. I liked both the items I got. I was there mid morning and this location was extremely busy. read more

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Stopped by the mall and wanted a little pick-me-up before a mid-afternoon drive. This shop looked promising--bright, clean interior and pastries that looked super tempting in the display case. I even decided to grab a few treats for the weekend. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill pretty fast. We ordered a cold brew and asked for it with no ice (because it's already cold, right?). To my surprise, the barista charged an extra $0.50 for no ice. And when the drink came out, it wasn't even filled to the top. Seriously? Paying extra for less coffee? That just doesn't make sense. We also ordered an orange juice to-go for my friend's kid. He picked it and placed the order himself--adorable moment. But they served it in a small hot coffee cup with an open sip lid. Not exactly kid-friendly. We had to find a regular hot lid at the self-serve counter just to keep it from spilling. It honestly looked pretty silly for a kid's juice. Now, let's talk pastries. They looked beautiful in the case but didn't live up to the presentation. I got a fruit tart and a pistachio éclair. As soon as the tart was boxed up, the custard collapsed before I even picked it up. It looked nothing like what was in the display. The pistachio éclair? Big disappointment. I was excited for that nutty flavor, but I couldn't taste any pistachio at all--even with crushed nuts on top. The neon green cream had a weird artificial taste, kind of like chemical flavoring. We debated between Starbucks and this local spot, and I really wanted to support the bakery. But honestly, I regret not going to Starbucks. The cold brew lacked any real coffee flavor--it tasted flat and stale, like it had been sitting too long. I've made better cold brew at home. To top it off, the service felt cold and indifferent. The staff didn't seem to care--just took the order, called out your name, and that's it. I've worked front-of-house before, and this just didn't feel welcoming or thoughtful at all. Sadly, this was a big letdown. Between the charge for no ice, the kid-sized juice mishap, the disappointing pastries, and the "meh" customer service--I won't be coming back. read more

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One of my favorite places to go for brunch or to take visiting friends to. Their coffee is delicious and their food is as well! I typically order a savory crepe and also their fresh baked cookies! However, all of their locations are usually very busy, and their staff is always in a rush to take your order. Not necessarily a big deal, but it does make you feel like you're being rushed. Once you get past that and find a table, you're good! read more

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London fog was good in taste and same goes for their pastry. The staff at the counter was polite and they explained the contents well. It is a bit busy place. That makes it hard to get a table. But that's a good sign right ? read more

I used to really like The French Bakery at the Crossroads location, but my recent experiences have completely changed that. I place online pick-up orders, always leave a tip, yet the orders are consistently late. On my previous visit I waited over 20 minutes past the pickup time. Today, even though there was no line at all, I still waited 30 minutes. On top of that, the staples used on the paper bag cut my finger and caused bleeding. This is a serious safety issue when handling food. I have photos documenting everything. This level of service and care is unacceptable. read more

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Until recently, I was gluten-free and about every year I would go in there and ask if they had any gluten-free pastries. The answer was always no but they always gave it to me with total attitude as if they were a bunch of stuck up pastry people. So I stopped going and asking because I wasn't gonna give them my business if they did somehow end up offering gluten-free options But because I recently have been cured of my gluten allergy and my dairy intolerance, I really wanted to try a pastry they have there that is typically served in every bakery in the European countries I've been in. It's the rectangular croissant with the chocolate inside down the middle. But upon getting there and seeing how many different amazing options they had for pastries, I decided to go with savory instead of sweet. It was very good. Very very good. Perfectly done The thing that impressed me is that they almost had a production line of helping customers going on in a way I've never seen a bakery do that before. They were super efficient in handing off one part of order taking to the next person who would bring you up and then to the next person who would give you your food. It sounds basic and easy and like something everyone should do but they did it in a really Kind of beautiful way, which just is a weird thing to say but I don't know how else to explain it. They all seem to be very happy to be doing their jobs So despite my experience with them over the years, with this new experience I will be trying them again and hope that it continues to be positive read more

I have always treasured the French bakery for their pastry, their service their selection but yesterday I purchased what I thought was a French baguette to find out it was nothing like the real baguette.. fluffy crust fell off as soon as you cut into it dried instantly an no fly!!very disappointed read more

Mainly for the raspberry cheesecake...super rich cheesecake but didn't leave me feeling sick, perfect crust and plenty of tart raspberry jam. Tomato pesto croissant was just right and crispy. The pistachio croissant is a let down. read more

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My family and I went to The French Bakery for pastries and coffee a couple of weekends ago. The French Bakery has two locations in Bellevue; this location is located on the outside of Crossroads Mall. The cafe itself is pretty tight with limited indoor seating and barely any outdoor seating. However, the food court in the mall usually has lots of indoor seating during non rush hours. The French Bakery has an impressive selection of pastries, cakes, cookies, sandwiches, and more. We ordered a slice of the RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE TART, the TWICE-BAKED PISTACHIO CROISSANT, and the STRAWBERRY ECLAIR. We also ordered a LATTE (20 oz). Each item was about $7, bringing our total to around $30 plus tax and tip. With limited seating, we were lucky to get seats together but ended up sitting at the inside bar counter which has about 5 seats facing a mirror. Of the pastries we tried, the STRAWBERRY ECLAIR was the best. The pastry cream wasn't too sweet and had great vanilla taste with fresh strawberries on top and sandwiched between the flaky puff pastry. It wasn't the best thing on earth, but it was the best of our selection by far. The RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE TART was just okay. You could tell it was cheesecake, but it almost tasted store bought. Lastly, the TWICE-BAKED PISTACHIO CROISSANT (the one I was most looking forward to because I absolutely love Bakery Noveau's twice baked almond croissants) was the most disappointing pastry. The croissant was impossible to cut through and tasted stale overall. It also lacked pistachio cream filling. For $7, You'd be better off getting a box of croissants from Costco. The latte was good and better than your average Starbucks latte. It was smooth and the latte art was on point. If only the pastries matched the quality of the coffee. Service was good and the cashiers are friendly, but not necessarily super knowledgeable about the pastry ingredients. It's also more of a serve your self kind of cafe where you have to pick up your own food and utensils and bus your own table though. They also gave us paper plates, which I thought was strange, considering that we were dining in and they gave us a mug for our latte. In terms of atmosphere, there were lots of crumbs on the floor and the counter hadn't been wiped either. TLDR; this is no Macrina Bakery or Bakery Nouveau (although the prices are comparable). In all honesty, the pastries from QFC next door are of equal quality for a fraction of the price. Overall: 2.75/5 for food, 3/5 for service, 3/5 for atmosphere read more

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Solid pastry from an unfussy chain at a convenient location. My French friend said he wouldn't avoid this spot if it was in France, but he also wouldn't go out of his way for it. I concur. read more

Have French Beignet's. No one could understand and know what a French Beinet is. They kept on pointing to a Baget! The closest thing I bought though was a Vanilla Croissants read more

The French Bakery - THIS IS WHAT A BEIGNET looks like. Hopefully you'll have this at some point. Looking for the perfect beignet on the eastside. - Bakeries Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Incredible way to start my day. I went with the apricot danish and I'm glad I did. Hot in the middle and the delicate bread around the edges melts when you bite into it. I came in to get on my laptop and get some work done and, honestly, I'm not even upset that I wasn't able to find an outlet to plug into. Everyone behind the counter had a genuine smile on their face and the background music hit just right for it not even being 8 in the morning. Thanks guys, I'll be back read more

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Okayish Bakery. I can't pin point what really stands out. The ambience is pretty decent and has a good sitting space. Cleanliness is above average but not top class. The desserts themselves are very average in my opinion. I don't think I ever got blown away with any dessert I tried here. Today I got Pistachio Eclairs and Tiramisu. Both very plain and cold, not at all fluffy (maybe because they were no longer fresh). Tiramisu missed the coffee kick while Pistachio Eclairs had way too strong pistachio flavor. As far as service goes very courteous and nice people. No complaints there. read more

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"What kind of French bakery doesn't have French bread?" Those were my mom's famous words as we left. We saw this while shopping and went in on the spur of the moment. They had a lot of pastries, cakes and baked goods. I got a Danish, ube bread, cinnamon roll and a strawberry and cream pastry. The cinnamon roll was more like cinnamon Croissant, not soft but flaky. I thought that was interesting. The ube bread was missing something but nice to try. The strawberry pastry was a favorite with fresh strawberry. Nice little café for a snack, would definitely go again. However keep in mind there was no French bread. read more

Whenever I crave delicious baked treats, this French bakery is my top choice. They craft special pastries, cakes, and bread with traditional flavors. After multiple visits, I can confidently say they bake fresh daily, and I've never been disappointed. The staff is friendly, creating an inviting atmosphere. However, the bakery is often crowded, making it a bit challenging to find a seat, and it can get noisy. My favorites from this place are: Savory: 1) Veggies and Havarati Panini (Hot Grilled) 2) Jalapeno and Cream cheese croissant 3) Basil pesto and tomato croissant Sweet/ Desserts: 1) Strawberry Cream cheese danish 2) Pain Au Chocolat 3) Fresh fruit cream cheese croissant 4) Marionberry Cream Cheese croissant 5) Cream cheese danish read more

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Beware of Stale Tarts at Crossroads Location I bought four fresh fruit tarts from the Crossroads location yesterday (12/4). Three were fine, but one was shockingly bad--not just a day or two old, but clearly much much older. The fruit was shriveled, and the cream tasted bitter, as if it had been sitting for days. Selling something in that condition is unacceptable. When I returned to the store, the manager refunded one tart but offered no apology. Their response clearly shows they don't care about the quality of their goods. French Bakery has always been my favorite, but after this experience, I won't be going back to this location. Check your items carefully before leaving. read more

I enjoyed a delicious crêpe and a latte. Inside is very cozy (maybe too cozy). With wonderful selection of baked goods. I truly enjoyed the place. Would visit again if in the area. read more

I highly recommend "Vietnamese Hot Coffee"! It was strong and had a good foam. Just the way I was looking for. However, the croissant was just average. Isn't the best :/ read more

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Overrated bakery Coffee is ok nothing to die for . I do not mind paying $15-$16 for a panini but it should be worth it . Ordered grilled cheese , it was cheapest quality skinny white bread with horrible cheddar cheese and Stale looking small side of salad . Beechese grilled cheese is same price but do not mind laying $15 , but at French bakery ingridie ts used look cheap, not coming back read more

The French bakery at crossroads Mall is a great meeting place a great hub in the community whether you like French pastries or not. Assuming you do like French pastries these are amongst the best that you can get locally just like being in France, not low-calorie but very tasty read more

I have been really happy with this bakery. Great coffee, fresh pastries and super friendly and pleasant staff. Until this afternoon I ordered a pistachio cream croissant. I usually have a plain croissant to go with my coffee. Today I went in for an indulgence, unfortunately was very disappointed. The pistachio cream was OK, but the croissant itself was hard to chew. You can tell it was at least a day or two days old. I hope someone from the bakery would read this and know customers do know when they eat something not very fresh! read more

Had been craving a good pastry for a while, and figured I'd find something to satisfy my craving here, which I did. I got the Raspberry Croissant, which was nice and flaky. It had less raspberry filling in it than I expected, but I liked that because it wasn't too sweet. I also got the Cinnamon Roll, which I also enjoyed. Will be back to try more croissants. read more

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Love the croissants here ! They are crispy and warm and absolutely delicious. Goes wonderfully well with their coffee ! This place is usually pretty busy and packed that you would hardly find a quiet place to sit and enjoy the coffee. If you are someone who loves coffee shops filled with conversations and happy faces this is one such place The service is usually pretty fast. Few of their croissants get over pretty early in the morning so make sure to go there early to grab your favorite. Overall a place I would come back for croissants read more

I had a fantastic experience here -- the coffee is perfect and the desserts are incredibly tasty.

Such a great little bakery shop. I came here for a morning coffee before heading into work wanted to go with something other than big brand, big name stores. I stumbled upon the French Bakery and was pleasantly surprised by the vast baked goods menu and the variety of coffee choices. I definitely enjoyed my coffee drink and while I didn't have a fresh pastry on this visit, my senses were overwhelmed with the pleasant smell of it all. The service was good and no issues with my order. I'll definitely be back for some food items. read more

Super sweet ladies that run the store. The coffee was great and also the Matcha latte was very yummy. I did not expect so many pastries too but all the pastries are great. We got the chocolate croissant and the ham croissant. Sweetest thing was I had multiple drinks and not enough hands and one of the ladies noticed and just grab me a drink carrier with big smile. It's little things that make people's day. read more

I have been coming here for a while and I love this place. The girls who work here are always so sweet and the line system is perfect! I really appreciate how this business follows Covid protocols and provides masks for individuals who forget to bring one. I came here because I heard the croissants were fantastic and was not dissapointI have tried their plain croissant, regular chocolate croissant, twice baked chocolate croissant, and cream cheese fruit croissant, all delicious. read more

The French Bakery - From the left plain, chocolate, and twice baked chocolate croissants. - Bakeries Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Food is ok, nothing special about the pastries and bakery. Floor is always dirty and workers do not sweep and vacuum floor

Favorite bakery closer to home! favorites include Cappuccino which comes with a good coffee art, challah bread is super soft! ...Veggie & Harvati Sandwich which is a grilled hot panini of Zucchini, Red Bell Peppers, Spinach on Fresh Pain Rustique bread! Roasted Turkey & Pesto Tomato crepe is a savory crepe which contains sliced Turkey with Tomato and Pesto. This is a delicious savory crepe! read more

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the sandwiches on the baguette were really marginal, one super thin slice of ham, cheese slice,lettuce and tomato and the baguette was dry and terrible. Real baguettes are not this! Really disappointing. enjoyed the pastries but work on making a real French baguette , it was embarrassing! read more

This French Bakery has delicious croissants and one of the best Vietnamese iced coffees I ever had. I went here last weekend, and the Vietnamese iced coffee was excellent, like always. I also got some ham and cheddar and sausage croissants from the pre-made section, and I was very disappointed. We asked them to heat them, and when I took my first bite after getting to the car, they were so cold. I usually order the bacon and cheese croissant from the menu, and it is soooo good. Overall, besides for cold food from their pre-made food, this place is an excellent bakery to give a try. This place is usually very busy for a reason. The ambiance in this place is small, and it is better to take the food to go as there are not many places to sit inside. read more

Clueless staff more concerned with socializing then completing an order accurately. Distracted and burned my order then was told they're all out of replacements. Total disconnect between staff. Mgmt should take notice. read more

I have been visiting this bakery for years. Their pastries are very delicious. Plus, they are not too sweet, which makes me feel healthier. Their coffee is also good. I also love their baguettes. My favorite is their strawberry croissants. Every time I visit this bakery, if there is still any, I purchase all the leftover strawberry croissants. I highly recommend it. Once I bought 8 strawberry croissants, and my kids ate them within a day. You know how good it is. The reason why I didn't give them 5 stars is that the customer service is sometimes inconsistent and that the quality of food is sometimes inconsistent. Generally, the staff are friendly and polite, but sometimes I do meet a few rude employees. I like their baguettes generally, but there were also a few times they didn't taste as good as usual. read more

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Our go-to place when we want yummy pastries! Located in the Crossroads shopping center in Bellevue. Their entrance is on the outside of the mall. Plenty of parking space. Pastries are always fresh. Some of our favorites -- Almond croissant, almond chocolate croissant, apple turnover, anything with guava or pineapple, cinnamon roll (they are huge!). We recently tried the pastry with nutella -- that was good! On the savory side -- I like their quiche lorraine. They have 2 other kinds -- vegetable and salmon -- but haven't tried both. I also like their croissant sandwiches and crepes. Their cakes are delicious too! Swiss Mocha, Mango Creme, Almond Pear tart (this is the best!), chocolate cake, and strawberry cake (my favorite!). Their coffee is good too! read more

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Cinnamon roll pretty good, kinda wish more cinnamon and was warmed more Thai iced tea, really sweet but I probably should have specified less sugar, good amount of ice Ordering was fast and easy Nice interior decor and casual ambiance probably wouldn't come here again since there are better French bakery options in Bellevue downtown read more

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I typically try to focus on the food in my reviews, and will note that we've never had an issue with the service here. However, I'm not sure if it's the food here or the fact that the name of the place seemingly doesn't match up with what I've sampled there to date. The Coffees are decent and it's admittedly nice to have another bakery in the local area. But... there are some other really great bakeries that I can think of when I think of a French-style bakery. Unfortunately this one falls short of those: I have tried their pastries, breads, and cakes... and they don't remind me of any of those great baguettes or croissants I've had elsewhere. I hope the staff can up their game in terms of the bread/pastry quality. read more