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No. 96 in the world · November 2026

Bakery Nouveau

4737 California Avenue SW · West Seattle, California Ave · Seattle, USA

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A photo like it · SKopp (CC BY-SA 3.0) (croissant, not from Bakery Nouveau)

The one thing to get

The twice-baked chocolate almond croissant

When to go: Mornings; the twice-baked croissants sell out first.

William Leaman led the US team to the bakery world cup, then opened this.

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Make it at home

Butter croissants

Butter croissants

3 days, about 1 hr 30 min hands-on · 12 croissants. The real thing at home: a lean, cold dough, one sheet of butter, three folds and patience. Made over three days so nothing is rushed.

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Checked November 1, 2026. Hours and sell-out times change; check before you cross town.

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