An old standby: Dahlia Bakery. It’s all about the triple coconut cream pie….for which they are famous but, they have a number of other great choices as well. This time...
It’s all about the bread: Tartine Manufactory. A well known bakery in SFO with several locations, we visited the original in the Mission District which also has an associated restaurant...
A favorite spot: Tartine Bakery. Gotta look for this place….between the Mission District and The Castro. It’s a small place so be prepared to wait…to order and find a seat…but...
Vegan bakery: BRED. This is one of those places that shows you what can be done if you know how to do it….100% plant based bakery. While I didn’t try everything,...
Continuing our tour of northwest Washington: Breadfarm. Nice little artisan bakery in the heart of a nice, interesting little village in the Skagit Valley. While we didn’t have their bread,...
Dessert: Lynden Dutch Bakery. Had lunch at JoFish and saved room for a Dutch treat…or 2! Our choice wasn’t so Dutch but more local….the caramel apple pie, made from local...
On the bike again: Snohomish Bakery. Weather was awful so we stopped to dry out and refuel. Nice spot with reasonable espresso and a good selection of pastries. Visit website...
Quick stop for a cup of Joe: Terre Coffee & Bakery. As most of you know, I’m partial to chocolate….but not the white kind. Is it even chocolate? I think...
Delightful little spot: Farm to Table Bakery. A bit off the beaten path but worth a short drive off I5 or as another route to Bellingham since it’s just south...
Afternoon snack: Pane d’Amore. Heading back to Seattle from the Peninsula and no need to get on the ferry hungry. This place is a bit off the beaten tourist track...
One of the 2 or 3 best places for pastries in Seattle: Café Besalu. I think this place ranks just behind my number 1 recommendation: Bakery Nouveau in West Seattle....
Pike Place Market: Three Girls Bakery. Quick “breakfast” while visiting the Market. Not the best bakery in Seattle but it is very conveniently located if you are shopping at the...
Recommended by a friend: Yellow Church Cafe. Brief stop, for lunch, on the way to Walla Walla. We had the seared tuna salad and the smoked chicken club which were both good...
Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 05:37 pmAfter brunch stop: Mount Bakery. We visited the downtown location….the original is in the Fairhaven section of town. The plan was to...
Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 08:22 pmHappy Hour: Cafe Pettirosso. We were out doing some shopping on Capitol Hill and our first choice was closed for a private...
Last updated on May 12th, 2019 at 08:23 pmRecommended by a colleague: Pomegranate Bistro. Located in an industrial looking building in “downtown” Redmond, it’s a bit hard to find from...
On the way to North Yellowstone: Gil’s Goods Quick stop for coffee and a few snacks at this local spot. In addition to baked goods, they have a full breakfast...
Ever what you need: Sluys Poulsbo Bakery Interesting story behind this place. It’s been around since the early 1900s and has changed hands and names, a few times over the...
Last updated on November 10th, 2018 at 01:55 pmBakery, espresso and charcuterie: C Squared. Interestingly, this and the companion Third Street Cafe are part of the Skagit Valley Food Co-op....
Last updated on November 17th, 2018 at 09:45 pmBakery near the convention center: The French Bakery. Had a meeting at the Bellevue Convention Center and needed a quick bite to...
Last updated on November 17th, 2018 at 10:02 pmBakery option: Lake Chelan Artisan Bakery. Nice option for a coffee and pastries besides the ubiquitous Starbucks…..which is essentially next door to...
Last updated on November 22nd, 2018 at 04:57 pmLooking for espresso with local knowledge: Noir Cafe. A small place in the downtown area that serves good espresso and lattes. They...
Last updated on November 22nd, 2018 at 04:59 pmLocal knowledge always helps: Le Gourmet Break. A nice breakfast spot in downtown Orlando…..I think it may be the first time I’ve...
Last updated on December 22nd, 2018 at 10:48 pmGotta try this bakery: Purebread. Not sure why I haven’t posted on this before since it is one of our go to...
Last updated on December 23rd, 2018 at 11:04 pmHole in the wall bakery: Golden Crust. I’m familiar with the offerings of this small bakery because they have a stand at...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 04:38 pmMilanese bakery inside: Starbucks Reserve Roastery. First appearance of Princi Bakery in the US and there isn’t any indication to the uninitiated...
Last updated on March 14th, 2019 at 09:48 pmLooking for breakfast on Granville Island: Terra Breads. Located in the northern part of The Market, this is one of four locations...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 04:43 pmDoughnuts anyone? Top Pot. Hard to believe I haven’t done a review on this Seattle institution for doughnuts…..I guess it’s because it’s…..so Seattle....
Last updated on December 27th, 2018 at 09:33 pmWell known spot for baked goods: Sultan Bakery. A small place that is best known for its breakfasts and bakery. This visit...
Last updated on December 29th, 2018 at 04:32 pmMore pastry options: Konditorei-Café Weissenbeck. Tucked away in the town of Dachau you’ll find this gem. It’s in an unusual area for...
Last updated on December 29th, 2018 at 06:36 pmOne of the many locations of this bakery and café chain: Rischart. This location is worth a visit not only for the...
Last updated on December 29th, 2018 at 09:47 pmOn to Orcas Island: Brown Bear Bakery. Can’t miss…right on Main Street….because of that, it’s very popular and can be busy in...
Last updated on January 28th, 2018 at 08:38 amLocal spot for breakfast: Bryant Corner Cafe Standard breakfast fare at this restaurant north of the UW campus. They also offer lunch...
Last updated on May 4th, 2019 at 08:59 pmFor breakfast, lunch and happy hour: Belle Epicurean. One of two in Seattle and this visit was to the location in Madison...
Last updated on December 3rd, 2018 at 09:41 pmOk…so it’s not a restaurant but you gotta try The Cookie: Metropolitan Market One of a half dozen stores in Seattle known...
Last updated on January 27th, 2018 at 08:53 pmSecond location of this coffee bar: Pioneer Coffee Roasters Didn’t know about this one but it is almost a reproduction of the...
Last updated on April 7th, 2019 at 05:00 pmMultiple locations from BC to Bellevue but try this one within a few miles of crossing the border: Woods Coffee. When you...
Last updated on March 14th, 2019 at 10:48 pmA place for coffee: Elysian Coffee Roasters. This is one of 4 locations in Vancouver and came highly recommended by locals. It...
Last updated on January 27th, 2018 at 08:56 pmGreat way to start the ski day: Rocking Horse Bakery Funky space…boat on the ceiling and bikes on the wall….that is always...
Last updated on January 20th, 2020 at 08:55 pmNice place for a quick coffee break just off I5: Pioneer Coffee Roasting Co. Right in downtown and just past Snoqualmie Pass...
Last updated on January 27th, 2018 at 08:59 pmWhen you’re in the area check out this bakery: Georgia’s (formerly George’s) It’s been in the same location for 90 years so...
Last updated on September 20th, 2019 at 06:28 pmGotta try: Bouchon Bakery. There isn’t anything in the bakery that isn’t excellent as evidenced by the line that forms daily, and all...
Last updated on January 27th, 2018 at 09:13 pmVery interesting coffee spot downtown: Vudu Cofee Locally sourced and fresh. Relatively small so you might have to wait for a spot....
Last updated on September 20th, 2019 at 06:29 pmBest bakery in Seattle: Bakery Nouveau. Twice baked almond croissants are to die for! Too bad you can’t just try everything at...
Last updated on January 27th, 2018 at 09:35 pmYou gotta have a bakery for your am coffee: Cinnamon Twisp Bakery Typical space offering good coffee, lattes and bakery items. A...
Last updated on April 15th, 2019 at 03:36 pmAlways a unique breakfast or lunch here: The London Plane. The eggs and biscuits with gravy were fabulous….best gravy I think I’ve...
