Bakery Nouveau
Head to Capitol Hill for the work of pastry chef William Leaman, who opened this bakery with his wife in 2006, a year after captaining Bread Bakers Guild Team USA to gold at the Coupe du Monde de Boulangerie. Browse a case that runs from twice-baked chocolate almond croissants and seasonal cakes to chocolate truffles, quiche, baguettes and challah. There is no seating inside, so plan to carry your treats to a nearby bench.
Saint Bread
Set in a former boat shop on Portage Bay, close to the University of Washington, Saint Bread was opened in 2021 by chef-owner Yasuaki Saito. The pastries blend French, Japanese and Scandinavian ideas, and the cardamom knot is the one most people come for. Named a James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Bakery in 2025, it can draw long lines, so settle onto one of the patios on either side of the building for a glimpse of the water once you have your order.
Coyle's Bakeshop
In Greenwood, owner Rachael Coyle brings a grounding in French technique to seasonal ingredients. Her croissants run on the smaller side, prized for delicate, careful lamination rather than size. Save room for the scones, crumbly with a gentle tang and so beloved that regulars tend to order more than one.
Fuji Bakery
Akihiro Nakamura opened Fuji Bakery in 2009, and it specializes in Japanese-French pastry. Grab a butter croissant or the shokupan milk stick, a soft bread made in the Japanese style that fans seek out. You will find locations in Interbay and on King Street, the latter a short walk from Hood Famous.
Cakes, Pies and Sweet Specialties
These shops lean toward dessert, from slices of pie to cheesecakes and celebration cakes. Stop in for an afternoon treat just as happily as a morning one.
Hood Famous Cafe + Bar
Co-owners Chera Amlag and Geo Quibuyen built this Chinatown-International District cafe around Filipino flavors. Start with the signature ube cheesecake, then explore calamansi bars, pandan lattes and rotating mini cheesecakes. Amlag was named a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef Northwest in 2020, which brought the shop national attention.
Dahlia Bakery
Chef Tom Douglas opened this downtown bakery in 2011, and its triple coconut cream pie is what it is best known for. The counter also turns out artisan breads, breakfast sandwiches and gluten-free mochi doughnuts in rotating flavors. Expect a line on busy mornings, and grab one of the few stools by the window if you want to eat on the spot.
Hiroki
A short distance from Green Lake, this dessert shop makes an easy reward after a loop around the water. Order the honey cheese mango cake, the item people talk about. Browse our Seattle parks guide to plan the walk that comes first.
Neighborhood Bakeries With Deep Roots
Some of the city's most loved bakeries are less about a single showpiece and more about steady, everyday baking. They are well worth knowing, for residents and travelers alike.
Macrina Bakery and Cafe
Established in 1993, Macrina is one of the longer-running names in Seattle baking. Come for breakfast sandwiches and a broad pastry selection. Give yourself time for a relaxed morning with coffee here rather than a quick grab.
Flora Bakehouse
Climb to the sunny rooftop deck at this Beacon Hill cafe, a rare perk among the city's bakeries. Flora is known for colorful, gluten-free unicorn horns, making it a good pick for anyone avoiding wheat. Families and groups with mixed dietary needs tend to appreciate it.
Pasteleria y Panaderia La Ideal
Just south of Georgetown, this Mexican bakery focuses on traditional pan dulce. It is a welcome stop as you explore the south end of the city. Come with an appetite and pick a few varieties to share.
