If there’s one thing Seattle does well, it’s baked goods. Maybe it’s because we need something sweet to pair with our endless coffees, or maybe it’s the overcast weather that makes us crave a warm treat. Whatever the reason, here in the Emerald City we’re lucky to have so many award-winning bakeries. It’s tough to narrow it down to just 10 bakeries, but the ones listed below are all at the top of their game and offer something unique. They also tend to have lines on weekends—but we think each one is worth the wait.
Read on for the top 10 bakeries in Seattle!
1. Bakery Nouveau, West Seattle & Capitol Hill
Loyal fans of this family-owned French bakery will insist that it’s the very best one in Seattle. The top item to try here is the twice-baked almond croissant but you can also enjoy a variety of other pastries, savory sandwiches, cake, bread, and more. They have locations in West Seattle and Capitol Hill, as well as nearby Burien.
📍 4737 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 (West Seattle)
📍 137 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 (Capitol Hill
2. Ben’s Bread, Phinney Ridge
Ben’s Bread Co. is a family-owned bakery that specializes in sourdough bread made with local grains. They also have sweet treats such as cookies and pastries. Don’t miss out on their Pizza Night every Wednesday.
📍 216 N 70th St, Seattle, WA 98103
3. Byen Bakeri, Upper Queen Anne
This cheerful little bakery on the northern tip of Queen Anne brings authentic Scandinavian treats to Seattle. You can get Swedish rye bread, Danish kringle pastry, hearty sandwiches, and even a classic Princess Cake with the signature pastel green marzipan shell.
📍 15 Nickerson St, Seattle, WA 98109
4. Flora Bakehouse, Beacon Hill
The Flora Bakehouse in Beacon Hill is a great choice if you’re looking for vegan and/or gluten-free options, although they have regular baked goods as well. They even have soft serve sundaes, which are best enjoyed in the sun on their rooftop patio.
📍 1511 S Lucile St, Seattle, WA 98108
5. Fuji Bakery, Queen Anne & ID
Fuji is Seattle’s beloved Japanese artisan bakery with French influence. You have to try their Ube Malasada, Almond Croissant, and Crunchy Cream Malasada. If you need something savory for lunch, try their Chicken Katsu Sando or Japanese Curry Bread (“Kare-pan”).
📍 1030 Elliott Avenue West (Queen Anne)
📍 526 S King St (International District)
6. Larsen’s Bakery, Ballard
Larsen’s is a family-owned traditional Danish bakery that has been in Seattle since the ’70s. Pick up a giant kringle or smorkage to share with guests.
📍 8000 24th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117
7. Lazy Cow Bakery, Fremont
Looking for a vegan bakery in Seattle? Head to Lazy Cow Bakery in Fremont. All of their cakes, sandwiches, and pastries are plant-based and you can order a gorgeous vegan custom cake from them if you have a special occasion coming up. They have a free community fridge and food pantry inside the bakery for anyone in the community who needs it.
📍 3418 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
8. Saint Bread, U District
Located on the Portage Bay waterfront right by the University of Washington, Saint Bread blends Japanese, Scandinavian, and French influences in its baked goods. It was even was named one of the best bakeries in the U.S. by The New York Times in 2024.
📍 1421 NE Boat St, Seattle, WA 98105
9. Sea Wolf, Fremont
It can be nerve-wracking to stand in line at Sea Wolf and try to make a fast decision as you gaze at the artisanal bread, giant cookies, and sweet and savory pastries on display. You’ll probably end up ordering more than you meant to but as you eat it all on their shaded patio you’ll forget you were ever stressed out in the first place.
📍 3617 Stone Way N Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98103
10. Temple Pastries, Central District
Temple Pastries always has beautifully-decorated cakes and macarons, but they’re particularly well-known for their pastries’ lamination. They also have an order window where you can get breakfast and lunch sandwiches as well as soft serve in the summer.
📍 2524 S Jackson St #104, Seattle, WA 98144