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We have been ordering cakes from them for many, many years. If you don't live down in the south...
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We have been ordering cakes from them for many, many years. If you don't live down in the south end it can be a bit of a drive but it is well worth it. Saturday's are quite busy so I always try o pick up cakes the day before. The market has many delicious treats to choose from and it is always an enjoyable experience going in here.
They have some really fun and unusual cakes to choose from and the price is pretty reasonable.
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I love this place. Really, I look forward to it almost every other morning. I started with a...
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I love this place. Really, I look forward to it almost every other morning. I started with a ginger banana muffin, that was moist, had many mild flavors, but nothing too sugury or greasy. Wow, finally a pastry that isn't all slimey with oils and sticky with too much sugar. Gotta love it!
I have also tried their morning roll, their artisian breads and rolls. All great. Their coffee is also good. I believe they use the Organic Blend from Vita. This morning the ginger muffin had less cinnamon flavor, but more banana flavor -- gotta love small batch bakeries.
The staff is fairly helpful too. Even when busy, they always offer up assistance, and take great care at handling the beautiful items.
Oh, the other week I grabbed a Lemon Tart cake for my work friends. Once on the table, no one wanted to eat the masterpiece. Of course, they dove in and within 5 minutes most of the Tart was gone. Perfectly lemony filling, firm, buttery crust, white chocolate slivers in places, along with 2 pieces of fresh fruit -- perfect!
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The Grateful Bread
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Bakeries
35th Avenue
Seattle,
Washington 98115
(206) 525-3166
The Grateful Bread has perfect bagels (not too bready, just the right chewy-ness, and all the...
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The Grateful Bread has perfect bagels (not too bready, just the right chewy-ness, and all the right flavors). The pastries are delicious - strawberry rubarb bar is my current favorite. Although a tea drinker, I'm sure the coffee is great. They usually have interesting art on the walls. A picture of Jerry Garcia hangs above the register and if you look into the kitchen there is a lifesize cut out of him. Kind of eerie in a flashback kind of way. The staff are friendly once they start to recognize you. Seating is comfortable - the place is sometimes quite crowded. Although there is a Starbucks going up right across the street I don't think this will affect their loyal customers.
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Cupcake Royale is by far the best place to get your cupcakes. They are incredibly delicious, in...
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Cupcake Royale is by far the best place to get your cupcakes. They are incredibly delicious, in fact I might use them for my wedding. Just make sure to buy them day of your event as they can dry up.
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Grand Central Bakery
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Bakeries
1616 Eastlake Ave E
Seattle,
Washington 98102
(206) 957-9505
I'm a big fan of Grand Central Bakery. They have very tasty sandwiches and baked goods. Their...
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I'm a big fan of Grand Central Bakery. They have very tasty sandwiches and baked goods. Their daily specialty sandwiches have included incredible standouts such as a French Dip and Peppered Steak. The same is true with their salads.
All around a great lunch destination.
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Salmon Bay Cafe
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Restaurants
5109 Shilshole Ave NW
Seattle,
Washington 98107
(206) 782-5539
This is a no-frills cafe in the industrial section of Ballard. I went there this Sunday with a...
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This is a no-frills cafe in the industrial section of Ballard. I went there this Sunday with a mild hangover and was pleasantly surprised by the efficiency of the operation. No wait, but pleasantly full. Parking is easy.
I had a scramble with sausage, mushrooms, spinach etc, OJ & coffee for six bucks. Service was fast and unobtrusive. They also keep all the families with kids in one section, which is a godsend when you're desperately hoping that the world isn't too loud until your headache settles down.
This place is a keeper.
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Krispy Kreme
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Bakeries
1900 1st Ave S
Seattle,
Washington 98134
(206) 625-1554
Krispy Kremes is the best place to purchase doughnuts. America's favorite, the original glazed...
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Krispy Kremes is the best place to purchase doughnuts. America's favorite, the original glazed krispy kreme doughnuts. Only 75 cents each or you can purchase yourself a dozen (12) for the price of $6.00 which is very cheap if you ask me. The cool thing is that you can keep the glazed ones for a day, then pop them in the microwave for 3 seconds to make them warm and chewy again and it tastes the same as new. There is on located in Issaquah and one that they opened about 2-3 years ago on Aurora and 125th. Give it a taste and enjoy!
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Harried and Hungry
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Bakeries
1415 3rd Ave
Seattle,
Washington 98101
(206) 264-7900
Harried and hungry is a great place to grab a quick lunch, and caters to the downtown working...
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Harried and hungry is a great place to grab a quick lunch, and caters to the downtown working crowd. (Of which, I am one!) They have a creative menu of soups, salads and sandwiches and everything is made to order. The restaurant is larger than it looks from outside, and there is always ample space. The sandwiches are served with a pretty garnish - and they taste great!
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I have been hankering for a good east coast sandwich and finally found one at this fun Ballard...
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I have been hankering for a good east coast sandwich and finally found one at this fun Ballard joint. Sandwiches are BIG and tasty. The Cajun one is particularly good. Great ingredients and lively vibe. Not sure of their hours but definitely lunch. you'll be transported back to the East Coast by your taste buds.
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great harvest bread co. has something for everyone- they have many samples of every bread they are...
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great harvest bread co. has something for everyone- they have many samples of every bread they are currently selling, their breads and pastries are always fresh-baked, and they are just plain yummy. their classic honey wheat bread is my personal favorite, and they always seem to have that. on other visits i have sampled all sorts of different breads, of which my favorite was a cinnamon roll bread, which was basically a slice of a loaf-shaped cinnamon roll. for your kids, they have free, scrumptious, kid-friendly breadsticks, frequent coloring "contests" where your kid can color a picture and then get a giant cookie when they turn in their artwork, which then gets posted in the bakery, and a basket of books and toys. If you are in the area, i suggest stopping by! they also sell some granolas and such, and i think maybe some jams and jellies.
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