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Wish we had known about this place sooner
3 floors of antique goodies with signs posted everywhere encouraging you to haggle. LOVE IT. The owner, Matt, is stellar guy as well. We have been all over the city looking for a sideboard to carve...
3 floors of antique goodies with signs posted everywhere encouraging you to haggle. LOVE IT. The owner, Matt, is stellar guy as well. We have been all over the city looking for a sideboard to carve sinks into- Greenwood, Western Ave, etc. and oila- within minutes we had several to choose from...and when we did, Matt brought the price down $175 off the tag. I recommend this awesome store to anyone remodeling, looking for a little accent piece or just wanting to see what's out there in antique land.
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Walking their talk
This place has good coffee and rolls and teas. So many places do. But they also have a commitment to their community- they support the Real Change vendors who sell their papers in front of the shop...
This place has good coffee and rolls and teas. So many places do. But they also have a commitment to their community- they support the Real Change vendors who sell their papers in front of the shop and they recently stepped up to sponsor the first annual Real Change breakfast in November. Stop by and grab a cup of joe and compliment them on their tangible commitment to the community around them!
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Cupcakes are the BEST
I've had Magnolia Bakery cupcakes in NYC and I still think the cupcakes found at Verite (Cupcake Royale) are superior-particularly their white cake with buttercream frosting and coconut. The cake is...
I've had Magnolia Bakery cupcakes in NYC and I still think the cupcakes found at Verite (Cupcake Royale) are superior-particularly their white cake with buttercream frosting and coconut. The cake is nice and light and so is the frosting- sometimes there is too much frosting, but let's be honest- is there every too much frosting? The cupcakes and the cupcake wear (great t-shirts for adults and kids) make Verite worth a stop. They also have yummy panini sandwiches and coffee drinks. You can now find a second location on Market st in Ballard!
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Boulangerie
Category:
Bakeries
2200 N. 45th Street
Seattle, Washington
(206) 634-2111
Palmiers and pan au chocolat to please...
Palmiers and pan au chocolat to please...
We attended the Taste of Wallingford this weekend (fun event) and saw the line spiraling out of the french bakery. We decided to wait it out and it was well worth it-the palmier (spelling?) was light...
We attended the Taste of Wallingford this weekend (fun event) and saw the line spiraling out of the french bakery. We decided to wait it out and it was well worth it-the palmier (spelling?) was light and flakey and the pan au chocolat (straight out of the oven) was delish. Vietnamese/French bakery that is outstanding for pastries and cofee.
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If you like a cakey donut...
you'll love Top Pot! You can also set up your laptop and work there for hours with donut smells wafting across the room (the shop on 5th ave has a sweet wireless set up). The donuts are delish, the...
you'll love Top Pot! You can also set up your laptop and work there for hours with donut smells wafting across the room (the shop on 5th ave has a sweet wireless set up). The donuts are delish, the environment is cute and they serve a nice cup of cold milk. If you like an airy donut- head to Krispy Kreme.
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Breads are tasty and the Challah is to die for...
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...
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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Soups, sandwiches- they can do no wrong!
There are few places that I feel truly content and satisfied with each visit besides my mom's kitchen. I am so happy about this business. They just know how to do it right- all of it. Their daily...
There are few places that I feel truly content and satisfied with each visit besides my mom's kitchen. I am so happy about this business. They just know how to do it right- all of it. Their daily soups are usually the bomb- pureed sweet pea soup, carrot ginger, etc. The sandwiches- a Rachel (turkey ruben) or summer vegetable and lately they have a bbq chicken with a corn jicama relish that may be an all time fave. Don't miss it.
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Pay attention or you will have a bowl cut
My husband and I used to be big fans...but one time we didn't pay attention (got distracted by all of the Andre the Giant posters) and they gave him such a BAD haircut that I had to repair the damage...
My husband and I used to be big fans...but one time we didn't pay attention (got distracted by all of the Andre the Giant posters) and they gave him such a BAD haircut that I had to repair the damage later that night over our sink. Bad news that they would let anyone leave their shop with wet hair, unknowingly with a bowl cut. Ugh.
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A great bar near the market
This is my husband's favorite bar in Seattle. The beer selection is great, they have nice appetizers, servers with sass and outdoor seating right by Pike Place Market. Great place to meet after work...
This is my husband's favorite bar in Seattle. The beer selection is great, they have nice appetizers, servers with sass and outdoor seating right by Pike Place Market. Great place to meet after work that is just on the edge of the mania of Belltown!
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Too much attitude for tranquility
You can cut the 'tude with a knife in this place. Is it me? I mean tea is delightful but it is a tea house, not a meditation room. We went and felt out of the clique and didn't even love our tea. Try...
You can cut the 'tude with a knife in this place. Is it me? I mean tea is delightful but it is a tea house, not a meditation room. We went and felt out of the clique and didn't even love our tea. Try it if you like but I'd rather make a brew of tea in my living room where laughing and joking is considered the norm.
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