i live upstairs in the same building and i never really understood why people wait so long for the breakfasts there. the breakfast is very good but the long wait, rich prices, and cramped quarters... More

i live upstairs in the same building and i never really understood why people wait so long for the breakfasts there. the breakfast is very good but the long wait, rich prices, and cramped quarters seem a bit much to me. i do love their sandwiches though - the roast beef one is awesome -- great bread, nice mustard, good beef, and nice veggies. also, the muffins are good if ur in the mood to splurge but again, $3 for a muffin is really starting to get out of hand.
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one of the best bakeries i've ever encountered. short of 5 stars because they are pricey. but man oh man, EVERYTHING they make is outstanding. breads, cakes, brownies - delicious, fresh, great... More

one of the best bakeries i've ever encountered. short of 5 stars because they are pricey. but man oh man, EVERYTHING they make is outstanding. breads, cakes, brownies - delicious, fresh, great combo of ingredients, etc. if you get hooked on sweets easily, don't even step foot in macrina or you will never leave
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this is not a greasy spoon in case you are looking for a five egg omelet with the works but Macrina's does have delicious baked goods, a few yummy breakfast items like french toast and oatmeal and... More

this is not a greasy spoon in case you are looking for a five egg omelet with the works but Macrina's does have delicious baked goods, a few yummy breakfast items like french toast and oatmeal and lunch items. brunch is served on the weekends. i've only eaten at the belltown location (not the queen anne) and i've always enjoyed their sandwiches, soups and salads which involve their delicious bread in some presentation. as a bakery, macrina's provides bread to numerous restaurants in seattle and sells a wide variety of loaves, buns and baked goods. check out their website for hours and menu items. this is also a great place to get wedding/special occasion cakes. http://www.macrinabakery.com/
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This is one my family's favorite places to have breakfast or lunch or to pick up that last minute dessert that we were supposed to bring to a dinner party. When we do, we are always loved for the... More

This is one my family's favorite places to have breakfast or lunch or to pick up that last minute dessert that we were supposed to bring to a dinner party. When we do, we are always loved for the incredible dessert! Everything they make is delicious and top quality. However, they have not yet been able to figure out the store design or service to make the ordering and dining experience easy.
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Though Lisa Chick and others have abandoned this joint for Essential (Essentch as we often call it), it still rocks the party. The challah is great as well as all breads. Its packed for breakfast on... More

Though Lisa Chick and others have abandoned this joint for Essential (Essentch as we often call it), it still rocks the party. The challah is great as well as all breads. Its packed for breakfast on weekends but worth the wait- very creative menue with all kinds of herbs mixed in and fresh breads/pizza crusts accenting all entrees. Lunch is great too. And how can you beat staring in the window while the bakers frost cakes and roll out dough! Essential could use some windows into their kitchen!
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