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    The Friendly Bean

    4.4 (5 reviews)
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    Staff was incredibly kind and everything tasted great! Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a quick treat.

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    NBrothers Bakeshop - Baked goods (10/30/25)

    NBrothers Bakeshop

    4.3(35 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    If you want amazing Filipino baked goodies then this is worth the trip where ever you live…read more They bake fresh daily and the selection is great. The staff is very friendly and helpful as making up your mind is hard because it's all good. Here if you eat with your eyes you will not go wrong. It's casual and welcoming. Get a variety of items and enjoy the experience. But get here early as the popular items run out fast.

    My first visit back on 3/1/25 was a disappointment, because since NBrothers Bakeshop had sold out…read moreof product, so the shop was closed when I arrived. Fast forward to 10/30/25 where I made the effort to stop by again. Convenient marked parking spots right out front. Pleasant welcome as I honed in on the pastry case and peeped at the speed rack with freshly baked goods. Retail shop was bright, clean, and smelled great. The Homie selected a six pack of Bacon Swiss pandesals. I was conservative and opted for one classic cheese ensaymada. We were convinced to try a freebie and The Homie selected the ube cheese pandesal. I was skeptical because I'm not much of a ube person. However, when we split it to share in the parking lot....omg that was pretty amazing! I was very tempted to go back inside and buy more. However, I refrained knowing our car trunk was already full of various carbs purchased from other places in Parkland and Lakewood. The Puget Sound region is lucky to have choices in Everett, Lynnwood, Seattle, Tukwila, Kent, and here in Lakewood. But nothing yet are comparable to a particular bakery in SoCal and of course, my late father's pandesal and ensaymadas. NBrothers Bakeshop, a worthy detour if in the Lakewood Towne Center vicinity!

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    Coffee Kitchen - Giant baked item CC spotted at another table, so she bought one too (10/19/24)

    Coffee Kitchen

    4.6(268 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    We stopped by Coffee Kitchen about two weeks ago while driving back home, and it turned out to be…read moresuch a pleasant surprise. Since we were passing by and totally new to the town and surrounding, we just google/yelp but we are so glad that we picked this one over others. The owner/barista was incredibly kind and welcoming. We both have specific dietary preferences and usually prefer drinks with very low sugar. She took the time to listen carefully and recommended something that would suit our taste. I honestly couldn't believe how perfectly she balanced the drink--it had just the right flavor with minimal sugar, exactly the way we like it. What really stood out was her hospitality. The shop itself was neat, organized, and very clean, which immediately made the experience feel comfortable. When she handed us our coffees, she made sure to check that everything was according to our taste and preference. That personal touch meant a lot. Their **menu also looked very unique**, with some really interesting drink options that you don't usually see at typical coffee places. If we ever drive through that route again, we will absolutely make it a point to stop at **Coffee Kitchen**. I truly feel the town is lucky to have small businesses and people like this who care so much about their customers. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

    It looks like they might have gotten a new owner as they also are a cafe and changed up the menu,…read morelayout and etc since my last visit. I love that they have a small bakery spot of milk bread, pastries, and other sweet treats. They even have trays for you to use to grab your choice of goodies. I saw that they offer different items as well as some familiar ones. The space was also rearranged but still a great spot for those who want to study, chat or enjoy their drinks/sweets. The service here was nice and they said that they always do light ice when we asked for light ice in one of the drinks. I ordered the trading bingsu personal size and it was the perfect amount for me! The rose white mocha here is absolutely divine and definitely worth grabbing! Looking forward to coming back to try other stuff here!

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    Joy Joy's Bakery - (10/19/24)

    Joy Joy's Bakery

    4.5(26 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    I've had my eye on this spot since they first opened as I love Filipino pastries and baked goods…read moreand knowing I don't have to go all the way to Red Ribbon is nice. When we entered on a Thursday afternoon, we were welcomed by two different female employees. We looked around and they still had a good amount of stock left for their baked goods, hot foods, and other snacks. Inside is definitely dim and very quiet, no music or TV playing to give it any ambiance. The staff seem friendly but also didn't really offer the most welcoming or warm presence that you would typically find in a Filipino establishment. The prices here seem fair and affordable, which was great as we were looking for a snack to hold us over until we had lunch. We ordered a pork siopao, chicken siopao, and an order of their pork shumai. Unfortunately, I don't think the cashier heard my boyfriend as we only got the pork siopao but he was to tired to correct her. She did try to sell us on turon a few times but my boyfriend isn't a fan of turon (I don't know why this is but he is Filipino and just tells me that he isn't a fan of a lot of Filipino desserts). We got in the car to eat our food. Our dogs were with us and were enticed by the smell as well, so that's a good sign as we complimented the smell too. I wish the food was kept just a bit hotter, but that's my minor gripe as I just don't like lukewarm foods. Now I will admit that the shumai is decent, but the sauce that comes with it is the star of the show. It has some spice while having this tangy umami kick that brought out the flavors of not only the shumai but also the siopao. My boyfriend and I were really impressed and tempted to go order more but we will definitely be back to get more of the hot foods and try some of the baked goods.

    Joy Joy's / Pinoy Bakery was the first stop on the Lakewood 3.0 road trip (10/19/24)…read more Fascinating indie shop where it's a bakeshop but has some snacks, pantry items, beverages, and even sacks of rice. There's also time zone decor and abundant free religious periodicals by the entrance. I'm FilAm and enjoyed home baked goods and specialties from the greater Puget Sound area, California, and Hawaii. I purchased a custard filled malasada...The Homie ate it later. I don't know how old it was from the pastry case, kind of soaked through the paper bag. CC requested a fresh one and piped upon order. It's a mystery on how to compare the two. I bought a pack of Strawberry Twists. It is definitely not to equate with true danish dough. If you'd had ube rolls, it's that kind of sweet dough with strawberry filling. The bag of round pan de sal I found to be the most authentic with regards to the squish factor and inner crumb. I split one when I arrived home and drizzled some condensed milk. Just needed kapé for merienda. It made me think of my late father's pan de sal, which was a pleasant food flashback. Joy Joy's does the job in the local area. I just prefer other locations. 3.5 rounded to a 4.

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