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The best bakeries and pastry in Seattle
Start with Temple Pastries in Central District, Sea Wolf Bakers in Fremont for the loaf of the day and a croissant and Bakery Nouveau in West Seattle, California Ave for the twice-baked chocolate almond croissant. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Temple PastriesCentral District
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Where is the best bakeries and pastry in Seattle?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Temple Pastries (Central District), Sea Wolf Bakers (Fremont) and Bakery Nouveau (West Seattle, California Ave). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Sea Wolf Bakers, get the loaf of the day and a croissant. At Bakery Nouveau, get the twice-baked chocolate almond croissant. At Le Panier, get A croissant or the apple cinnamon pastry.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Seattle: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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