Great ambiance and pastries, but the coffee and service are just average. I got an americano ($4) and a mocha ($6) -- nothing that stands out, especially given how many excellent coffee spots Seattle has to offer. The food selection is solid: sandwiches, hearty breads, and a variety of desserts. I tried the brioche and the pistachio tart. The brioche was forgettable, but the pistachio tart was genuinely delicious. It's the first thing I'm ordering on my next visit. Seating is more generous than it looks. There's an outdoor patio and a second floor, so you can usually find a spot. Nice weather? Go for the patio. Need to focus? The corner seats upstairs are your best bet. read more

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I first heard of French Guys when I saw it being constructed. Several months passed and I finally got to see this beautiful pastry shop. We dropped by and had a favorite kouign aman. It was pretty good. This place is beautiful and had a very nice flow. One door exclusive for entrance leads you to all the yummy looking bread and pastries, followed by sandwiches and desserts. Then you get to the counter and order your drinks and payout. Nice flow. The pastries and bread - all look so fresh, good and tasty. I only got to eat one for now. I would like to try the other food offerings next time. You help yourself with water and dishing out your dishes. They have a second floor for more sitting. Will return soon to check them out again. read more

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First time to try this beautiful pastry bakery inside the University Village. I had a Kouign Amman, which was enticing and calling out my name. It is good, light, with crunchy caramel. Tasted awesome with coffee. The shop has a gorgeous interior, would rival any bistro in Paris. It has an attractive glass case of beautifully made pastries. They have a lot of baguette sandwich choices. It is a spacious interior, 2 story soaring high ceilings with a staircase that leads to an open 2nd floor loft. There's a few seatings outside the shop. Counter service is quick. For now, I give it a 5 because I need to make my way back here to try other pastries. It's a great addition to the restaurants here at U Village. read more

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Discovered this place by accident when I was exploring UVillage on a map for other reasons. After checking out their website and the reviews/photos on Yelp, I decided to give it a try. The place is really cute and spacious, with plenty of seating inside and outside. Breads, viennoiserie and pastries look very good, too many temptations. I went for a Pain Suisse and a Parisienne Flan + my usual breve Cortado. The Pain Suisse was good, but the one at L'Experience Paris is definitely better, the baked pastry cream is barely noticeable. The flan was very good, the crust was pastry crust instead of puff pastry, I actually prefer it this way, the cream was baked almost solid, so not super creamy, it was very firm, but good. Cortado was good. Overall a great experience, but I spent 20+ dollars, expensive! read more

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This is my first time that I visited this establishment. I was pleased to see plenty of seating upstairs. We got there at 11:30 and I would disappointed that. A lot of the items were sold out. I will definitely be back more of their dessert items. The pan of chocolate a lot with almonds looked delicious, yes I'll try that next time. We ended up sharing two sandwiches- the tuna, and the French, they kindly cut it three ways for us. The sandwiches were OK the bread am I cut up the roof of my mouth. The star of the show was lemon meringue pie it. It was one of the better that I've ever had the lemon filling was sweet and meringue was perfection. The opera lake was also amazing. I ordered a tea and I was scared to carry a huge cup filled the top with hot water upstairs so the gal behind the counter kindly brought it upstairs for me, very kind. The chocolate croissant with almonds looked really delicious so I'll try that the next time I stop by read more

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This latte was super yummy and I liked the vibe in the cafe! I studied there in the morning during a weekday and it wasn't too busy. I wish there was a bit more separation between the loud space downstairs and the table space upstairs, maybe they could move the speakers downstairs. Other than that, their pastries are super yummy and I liked their quiche when I had it last year. read more

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We visited The French Guys at University Village on a busy Saturday afternoon. The shop was packed with people working and studying, and there was a line to order. Fortunately, the line moved fast, and we got lucky finding a table upstairs. Since it's such a popular spot, many items were already sold out, but they still had plenty of bread options and pastries left. We ordered a Chocolate Eclair and a Pistachio Blossom. Chocolate Eclair: This was very good. The choux pastry was slightly dry, but the ganache inside made up for it. It was incredibly smooth and rich in chocolate. Pistachio Blossom: This was the highlight. Often, you can't really taste the nuts in pistachio desserts, but the flavor here was distinct and authentic. It wasn't one-note or boring at all; it had great complexity with different textures (smooth cream, crunchy tart shell, soft filling) and layers of pistachio flavor ranging from the filling to the delicious pistachio butter on top. read more

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Really good pastries and super fresh. Especially like the Kouign amann and the chocolate hazelnut croissant. Its super crowded but they're also super efficient, b A bit difficult to find seats unless you'd like to sit outdoor. read more

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Friendly. Enthusiastic. The workers here make the experience alongside excellent pastries. Our favorites were the tarts and the croissants. Mahalo read more

I decided to detour to University Village to check out the second location of The French Guys (8/9/25). As point of reference, their shop is proximate to the children's playarea. Unidirectional entry and with a line, this give one ample time to look at the pastry case. It is slightly bigger than their Capitol Hill site. There's some indoor seating on main level and mezzanine, plus the public outdoor seating throughout the mall grounds. The interior was sleek and spare, but the large chandelier was eye catching. Service was pleasant and expedient. I ordered a pain au chocolat, caneles, and opera cake for takeout. Decent, but I'll pass on the pac. read more

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We arrived before the long line... loved the wall design and motif (Roosters)... even one of the bathrooms had adorable chicken wallpaper! We ordered several items, including an almond and raspberry croissants. We went upstairs to find even more seating and adorable decor! If I am ever back in the U village, I would definitely come back. Everything was wonderful! read more

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Full transparency, this review is for a single item so you could have a completely different experience if you try something else, but the Paris Brest was a really big disappointment. The choux pastry was incredibly dried out and chewy in an unpleasant way. The cream had a nice hazelnut flavor, but texturally was extremely hardened - think buttercream that was kept way too cold. This location of The French Guys is located in the UVillage mall and has additional seating upstairs. Went in on a Sunday at 3PM and while there was a bit of a line to buy pastries, there was plenty of seating with self-service water stations on both floors. I was happy to see that most of their bread and pastry options were still available at that point in the day and I would say it's a great spot to have a long conversation catching up with a friend or two. If you do go, definitely try something else on their menu. read more

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I'm so glad that UVillage finally has more cafes and bakeries and I loveeee this place. All their pastries look so good I can't help but try 3 different things, we got the pain au chocolat, a classic, perfect amount of chocolate, the croissant was so flakey and buttery. Their hazelnut croissant is heavenly for chocolate lovers. My favorite, the pistachio bloom was delicious, it is a small tart with pistachio cream, not too sweet, light, and delicious. Everything I've had here is very good and I'm happy with it. Their pastries are a bit pricey but worth the splurge. Would come back again to try more fun pastries. read more

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Pretty broad selection of French pastries and breads! I usually pick a sweet and savory pairing so that was the spinach croissant and chocolate French toast! Sat and ate them in their outside seating on a sunny summer day and really enjoyed my visit here. I've been here twice now (second was for a baguette only, which is a good price at $4) and both times the short line moves quickly. read more

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First try here. We went in around 4pm Tuesday. There were still a lot of bread and pastries which I was happy as some good bakeries will not have much left at this time of the day. I purchased a variety of bread from chocolate croissants to Paris brest mostly sweets. It was alarming to see flatten baguettes in the front showcase, they were not very appealing and I didn't get them. I love baguettes but they need to be high quality I mean crispy crust with open crumbs. They had samples on the showcase which I tried. But it was not good. A couple of croissants I got were good not the best in my opinion. My favorite croissants are flaky outside, have taste and smell of good butter, layers inside are not too chewy but soft. Sandwiches in the showcase looked really good that would be something to try next time. read more

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While shopping at University Village we walked by this place and decided to try it, turns out it was their first day. We got a Hazelnut Croissant, and Spinach Croissant. We loved both the items we got. The service was very friendly. Will definitely be back to try their other items. read more

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Ordered: almond croissant No line, quick Seattle service. Don't order the almond croissant! If my taste buds are correct I believe they use there (probably) 1-2 day old croissants and made a (mid) almond filling (should not be considered an almond croissant if you can't fill it properly) and rebake them. Instead do this!!! Buy there plain croissants, go home, make a buttery, sugary, almond filling and stuff those croissants bake for 15 and omg so much better and so much more worth your money. read more

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I'm honestly not sure how I feel about this bakery. The interior is beautiful, and the customer service was excellent. Unfortunately, the food was just average and didn't really stand out or leave a lasting impression. It wasn't bad, but it also wasn't something I'd go out of my way for. If you're in the area and looking for a quick stop, it may be worth a visit, but I wouldn't consider it a destination bakery. read more

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What an amazing bakery! Bring your taste buds and your indecision because you're going to need both. The pastries are so flakey and sweet. The only thing sweeter than the pastries are the people working here! The inside is very trendy, and grabbing a quick treat to take a break for a second while shopping the surrounding stores is a nice pause. read more

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Didn't realize The French Guys are now also in U village. As someone who loves pastries, I was pleasantly surprised when I noticed it on a random day at 5pm. I happily went in to buy breakfast for next day. When I found out desserts were buy one get one free (probably because it's almost closing hour), I couldn't control myself and got a Flan and a pistachio pastry. The almond chocolate croissant and the ham and cheese croissant were pretty average though. You have the option to heat up the pastry if you want to eat there. There was decent space for seating. The service was quick with a small line. Would definitely come again if I'm in U village! read more

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How I heard of this place: We were at the University Village to meet a friend for some time outside in the sun, window shopping, walking and catching up. Upon arrival, the friend decided it was immediately time to have a seat and enjoy a little snack. The French Guys was directly beside our patio seating, so, on a whim, we decided to give it go. Type of cuisine: French inspired bakery with pastries, coffee, tea & specialty beverages. Ambiance: Quaint and fancy, a bit of modern Parisian with American style, the tall ceilings and clean lines were welcoming but lacked the comforting warmth of sitting indoors. Music played overhead and staff seemed new or rather uncomfortable in their customer-facing roles. What I ordered: I selected a Chai, and we also had two Cappuccinos in our group. We also chose one of the pastries from the case - a brownie of sorts, which was served straight out of the case, cold and impersonal in its baking dish, with plastic cutlery. What I loved: The brownie was soft and fudgy, which was a pleasant surprise after seeing the presentation. The toasted almonds atop, a nice addition of flavor and texture. Why I loved it: It's convenient and quick. Cost: Average read more

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tldr - cool space, good pastries and drinks, gets busy I like the cozy feeling of this place, especially the upstairs loft. It's quite popular and often gets really packed. They have a great selection of great pastries and the espresso drinks are solid. The chai is caffeine free. read more

A new pastry shop at U Village - the place is super cute and has two floors - the second floor is way more secluded, has elegant decorations, and is a great place to hang out/do work. The service was good too but I wasn't super impressed with the pastries. We've tried: Ham and bechamel cheese croissant: good flavor but the croissant was not flaky, felt more like a grilled cheese. Hazelnut croissant: pretty disappointed - looked very aesthetic but the dough was quite dense and not flakey at all - the consistency was more like a cinnamon roll if you like that, but it was just not what I was expecting from a croissant. Pain au chocholat: best pastry I've tried here! Pretty flaky, nice rich dark chocolate. Passion fruit mango tart: pretty tasty although very tart. I wanted to try their regular croissant but they did not have any yet and I went an hour after opening. Overall, I wasn't too impressed with the food but I would return for the vibe and to try their regular croissant. read more

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The pistachio bloom, almond croissant, raspberry croissant & Cortado coffee tasted amazing! We come back twice. Includes indoor & outdoor seating. Lots of employees so line moves quickly & the wait isn't too long. Would absolutely recommend and will come again! For 2 coffees & 1 baked good plus tip it was $22. Great value for the items we tried. Parking is only a little difficult since located in u-village and very busy complex. read more

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I really enjoy this cafe, and want to shoutout the staff. I can get pastries anywhere, but these kids are so lively and kind, I feel so welcomed whenever I pop in. I'm so happy I got to try the new pain suisse in addition to my typical loaf of bread, that pastry is so so so yummy. Better than the pain au chocolate by far, which is exactly what the young lady told me when she recommended it. It's become my new favorite. I honestly write this review because just a few days ago I had the displeasure of watching a customer berate and onesidedly argue with the staff about their to go only policy right before they closed. I was directly behind this woman in line as she made a scene and harassed the young lady at the register while I was waiting to be helped! I see this entitlement a lot in the village and at this location, and I just hope it doesn't get to the staff. The staff here keep the place running on all fronts, and for that I want to express my appreciation for them and hopes it reaches them. The cleanliness, quick service and kindness, good food, keep me coming back and also allow me to enjoy my time in the actual cafe. Wishing them the best, and I look forward to my next visit read more

I'm very conflicted on this one...What a great location, comfortable seating, and display case. Everything, except the almond croissant, was instagram pretty. Unfortunately, the texture, flavor, and freshness at 10:00 am was reminiscent of goods that had sat all day. No flakey layers, no delicate crunch on the outside airy on the inside. The products we tried were mostly disappointing but incredible and beautiful variety. Service was kind and engaging and the ambiance is top notch upscale suburban. Maybe just a one day miss? I'll have to try the Cap Hill location next to know for sure... read more

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I'll start with ambiance. The former homegrown spot with the upstairs was really well remodeled. I love the two bikes on display and the interior was minimalist and very clean. Service was fine and very Seattle. The one thing about this pastry shop was lacking was the smell of French butter. Unlike various Seattle boulangeries, you get the whiff of butter when you walk in the door. Honore', Le Panier, and Le Fournil especially. Even at Grand Central you smell the bread and the fresh baked croissants with the crispy buttery flakey goodness. At the French Guys there was no smell and I don't know if the baked goods are baked on sight. I read the reviews and some had 2-3 stars. I honestly agree with the yelpers that wrote in depth about the croissant, baguette, and the kouign amann. I tried the fugasse which tasted more like country bread with little salt. It was chewy in a day old kinda way and after I bit into it was dry. The quiche was light and very airy. I liked this the most out of everything that I tried. It wasn't super cheesy and the consistency was mousse like. Still no comparison to Bakery Neuvou. This pastry shop reminds me more of an American take on French baked goods. For Seattle that's fine. For more authentic there are other places in Seattle. read more

It's located right next to a kids' play area, which is a big plus for families--kids can burn off energy while parents relax. They have a great selection of pastries, which I really enjoyed. Considering the small space, I was pleasantly surprised that there was enough seating, and the interior design is brilliant. Since it's adjacent to the kids' area, I noticed many families with children, and I would suggest more kid-friendly furniture or options to adjust the environment to better accommodate them. read more

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This place was such a great stop on our shopping day in the village. We came in 15 minutes before closing and they were so welcoming! I got a pan suisse and something called a koighn ammah not sure how to spell it! Was a great recommendation! I ordered from their seasonal menu absolutely loved their banana chai tea latte and I even asked if they were able to add 2 shots and they did which I loved because I desperately needed more caffeine to get through the rest of the evening! The ambiance was really nice! Super clean and they had these beautiful ceramic mugs they serve you in! Would highly recommend my drink and pastries! Would love to give a tart a try in the future! read more

Long story short: everything looks delicious at TFGs, but the taste/quality is just not there (especially at this price point). We purchased 8 different pastries/breads, and spent about $70. We wound up chucking the canneles in the bin - they were heavy, eggy, lacking in any textural contrast... just bad. Which was so disappointing because they looked like they would be good - but the looks are deceiving at TFGs. Same comments apply to everything else - croissants (pretty visually, but soooo soft/not flaky at all - reminiscent of Costco, texture-wise); the Kouign Amann, which was tragically enrobed in gloopy caramel; I could go on and on, but I'll stop here. Do not be deceived, as we were, by the charming pastry case. It's window dressing for a subpar product. read more

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On my most recent visit to the U-Village (7/1/26) F.G., my husband and I decided to spend the afternoon working from their café. The gentleman managing the pastry counter was wonderful--friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. Unfortunately, my experience with the cashier was the complete opposite. She seemed as though she was having a very bad day and every interaction felt like an inconvenience. About an hour before closing, I went downstairs to use the restroom. For context, I recently had three vertebrae fused in my neck and am currently wearing a neck brace. I was told the restrooms had already been closed because they "had a lot to do in the store, tonight." I asked whether they had already been cleaned, thinking perhaps that was the reason. She said no. I then explained that I really needed to use the restroom and that, if I couldn't use theirs, I would have to make quite a stunt to get to another public restroom. (Again wearing a brace). She paused and simply replied that they were still going to keep the restroom closed. Closing a customer restroom nearly an hour before the business is even closed without notification to those in the store for conveniece is disappointing. Refusing access after visually seeing that I was clearly wearing a neck brace shows a lack of compassion and inclusion, that I simply can't overlook. I truly hope this was an isolated incident because the pastry team member was excellent. However, customer service is about more than great food--it's about treating people with kindness and common sense. Sadly, this experience was enough for me to decide I won't be back. read more

The ambiance is nice, we've been here a few times already and have enjoyed their brunch menu. This place is buzzing with sit-ins and takeout. We usually enjoy sitting on the second floor. The staff is quick and efficient. Food is simple but quite enjoyable. We will comeback time and again. The noise level is just right for a quiet conversation with hubba-bubba . read more

I walked into the university village location of "The French Guys" yesterday late afternoon. I walked in and asked the young lady to get me a few different croissants and a chocolate eclairs. She instinctively wanted to package up the chocolate eclair, I told her I was gonna eat it there in their café.... she insisted that they were about to close and that I couldn't sit down and enjoy my eclair. I noted that it was 5:27 PM and they were supposed to be closing at 6:00 PM. I also noted that there were three people sitting down, enjoying their tasty treats, and no one was pressuring them to get up and leave right away. So I found myself having to promise to this young lady that I was going to eat it as quickly as possible, and then I didn't need packaging for the supplier because it wasn't gonna last for anyone. Only then did she relent, and allow me the privilege of being able to eat my chocolate eclair in their café. I thought this was fairly poor customer service. Perhaps one of the owners or manager can give her a peptalk and improve her outlook on improving her Customer service skills. Other than that, the chocolate eclair was mighty fine! read more

Service and ambiance were 5 stars. The Americano I had was meh unfortunately as well as the pain au chocolate. We just got back from Paris and have been in the hunt for some authentic pastries. It was tasty and buttery and the chocolate yummy but the texture not like the ones in Paris. Also seems overpriced. Love the outside seating. read more

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Overall a okay experience. Service was average, not super friendly or anything. The place is dark but lots of seating indoor and outdoor. The food itself was okay, nothing incredible or wanting me to come back. read more

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I believe this is where Homegrown used to be. It turned into this very cute looking French themed bakery/Cafe. First off, I thought the prices were very reasonable for the location and the food we ordered and portions. I usually don't drink latte but I saw that they were serving their coffee in a beautiful latte cup so I ordere latte and they made mine to near perfection + latte art. They put double shot for 12 oz which is perfect in terms of balance for my personal taste. My daughter ordered pistachio bloom which was dangerously delicious. Pistachio butter? Or cream in the middle was phenomenal. Smoked salmon croissant was not a stand out in terms of taste but it was only 12 dollars and it came with a lot of salmon stuffed inside a whole croissant. A great value I would say. It would probably cost me close to 12 dollars to make this at home if I had to buy prepackaged smoked salmon and croissant from the groceries and assemble. One thing I did want to note is that their croissant when tastes alone was not that impressive. It wàs not fluffy enough imo. Location is great and I love the interte decor. They have a few outdoor seatings available as well. Service was awesome, friendly, and fast read more

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Great ambiance. Small but cozy. Seating upstairs too. Great lattes & drinks. Amazing & aesthetically pleasing pastries. I like to stop here when I'm near UW. Beautiful little neighborhood it's in. Staff is always sweet just like their treats! read more

The French Guys' second location at U Village is much more convenient for me, which is deadly in terms of calories and prices. They have a really nice selection of pastries, including ones with hazelnut and pistachio which I don't see as often elsewhere. Speaking of which, I love the hazelnut croissant with chocolate but it's over $7 before tax and tip. The ham and cheese is probably the best in town but that's almost $9 before tax and tip. The classic ham and cheese sandwich is also very tasty with lots of ham on a classic baguette. The best bargain though is demi baguette with french butter and jam at $4. It's very simple yet oh so satisfying. The place gets crowded, the line moves at a glacial pace, but it's definitely worth checking out. read more

I've had the pastries from The French Guys a few times now, both at their pop ups and their permanent home near the playground in U-Village. Pain au chocolat is probably my favorite, always flaky and I like the thick chocolate batons rolled inside. This last visit I also got to enjoy their raisin croissant, and we tried a blueberry dessert that was just okay but appreciate the lots of blueberries inside. Service is usually good though this last time the person behind the counter clearly didn't want to be there on a Sunday morning. That's okay, we'll still be back! read more

Pastries were sublime. Flakey crusts and great fillings. The atmosphere feels like a French parlor or morning room in a chateau. Cute decor, friendly service. I highly recommend if you want a really good coffee or a scrumptious treat to try this place. read more

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