The selection of fine croissants, breakfast sandwiches, biscuits and scones and pastries is delightful. I had a pain au chocolat, almond croissant and then the Croque Monsieur (I asked for it heated). The coffee is acceptable but not a destination location- however the pastries more than make up for it. Staff are pleasant and knowledgeable read more

We visited this branch of Bakery Nouveau, hoping to snag some paczki since we forgot to preorder for Fat Tuesday (or as Michiganders know it, Paczki Day). Per the cashier, unlike previous years, where they often sold Paczki for several weeks leading up to the celebration, this year, they will only have them on Tuesday. Apparently every single one is handmade by the owner, Pâtissier William Leaman, and this year, he's been too busy with the 2026 Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie competition as the US team's coach. That's certainly a great excuse! When we arrived on a Sunday afternoon a bit after lunch, this place was still quite busy with a line that stretched to the door, but not outside. As with the Burien location, I find the ordering process to be a bit of a pain; while there are plenty of workers to help, ordering is slowed due to the fact that the display cases are placed in a line and there's not much room in the building to maneuver to the desired display. In our case, while we had someone helping us all the way in the back of the line, we weren't able to select anything until we got all the way to the pastry case in the front. I'm not sure there's a good way to solve this conundrum, though. At any rate, we ended up only getting a single pastry (that was new to us) to try this time. Brown Sugar Pecan Brioche ($5) - This pastry looks like a glistening pecan sticky bun at first glance, with a cinnamon roll-like pinwheel structure and a brown sugar glazed pecan topping. Since it's brioche, I expected it to be dense, but soft, rich, and sweet. This bread is anything but. It's dense, dry, crumbly, almost clay-like in mouthfeel; basically everything brioche should not be. Instead of a sticky caramelized coating over the pecans, the pecans are glued on with only the thinnest of sugar coatings. The pastry doesn't claim to be a sticky bun, so it gets a pass there. Unfortunately the base layer is absolutely terrible, by far the worst "brioche" I've eaten in years. It has all the flavor of hard tack with the unpleasant mouthfeel of Play-Doh. Canned Pillsbury cinnamon rolls are far better than this waste of perfectly good ingredients. The owner should be ashamed to release this swill to the public. (1/5) Why am I giving Bakery Nouveau a 5? Because they serve some of the best twice baked croissants known to man. The Capitol Hill location is my go to for a sweet and buttery treat and I still recommend it to everyone that visits me, specifically for the almond and chocolate twice baked croissants. The paczki are no slouches either; probably the best we can get around Seattle. Bathrooms - Single unisex room. Note: There will be some walk in availability for paczki on Tuesday, but the cashier told me that they will likely sell out by 10AM. Looks like an early morning trip to the Capitol Hill location is in my near future. read more

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An iconic French bakery in the Seattle area, I've been coming to Bakery Nouveau for a VERY long time. The first location is in West Seattle, established in 2006, and the one I used to go to regularly until they opened the Burien one, which opened in 2017. The Burien location is more convienient parking wise as they have a private lot, unlike street or garage parking in the West Seattle or Capitol Hill locations. If this will be your first time here, it's an ABSOLUTE MUST to get the twice-baked almond croissant or the twice-baked chocolate croissant if you're not an almond fan, in my opinion. I've also had the Kugelhopf (a sweet enriched dough soaked in rum butter and rolled in a vanilla-sugar mix), Kougin Amann (their take on a Breton pastry, butter and sugar laminated pastry dough causing a buttery caramel flavor), chocolate croissant (a regular pan au chocolat although there's nothing regular about it), several different flavors of macarons, and even purchased one of their cakes (Burien location) for my mom's birthday one year. They are all very good, you really cannot go wrong with whatever you choose (grab a couple to try, treat yo' self, you deserve it). I've tried all of their rich and savory breakfast croissants (doesn't have to be breakfast, btw, it's good anytime unless they run out). They have a ham and cheese, spinach and feta, and the Junction Croissant (named after the neighborhood, the Junction has scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, and white cheddar dressed with béchamel). If you're going to get a savory one, get the Junction; you won't regret it. The only classic sandwich I had tried here was the Ham and Cheese on a baguette. I usually come by for pastries or the breakfast sandwiches. But the baguette is perfectly crusty on the outside and nice and soft on the inside. Of course, the ham, Swiss Emmenthaler cheese with cornichons and a Dijon mustard/mayo blend was a DELICIOUS combo. My third favorite item is the quiche, especially the Mushroom (has crimini mushrooms and goat cheese!!!!). If you love mushrooms as much as I do, grab one of these too! I have gotten a coffee there before, and they have great coffee to wash down all those goodies, too. The thing with Bakery Nouveau and why they are WILDLY popular with a very strong following, not only having the best pastry chefs, but the consistency between all three bakeries, you really can't go wrong with any of the locations. However, popular items do sell out, so plan accordingly. Not only is the quality and taste consistent, but the staff are always friendly and very efficient. ***I am BAFFLED at the fact that I had not reviewed the West Seattle location, as it's the one I primarily went to. I am ASHAMED! Forgive me, West Seattle BN! *** read more

Seriously everything on the menu is fresh and delicious but the twice backed almond croissant is the best in the US! Service is always fast and friendly and the ambiance is perfect for carry out orders. read more

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A neighborhood bakery with various baked goods and pastries. Everything was fresh and high quality. The Tuna Croissant was crispy eventhough it's a cold sandwich. Filling was full of dills and olives. The Junction Sandwich (warmed up) is A MUST. Lovely croissant filled with creamy scramble eggs, bacon, and ham. The perfect breakfast/lunch item. Sweet pastries were good too but the savory ones stood out for me. It's busy but line goes fast! read more

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This place makes my mouth water. I'm a total sucker for French bakeries...they're my happy place. Butter, sugar, flour = love. The quality here is always spot-on, and there's something for every craving: sweet, salty, chocolatey, creamy, or flaky. The moment you walk in, you're greeted by a beautiful glass case packed with pastries that look almost too good to eat. Some of my top favorites: * Pizza (any flavor) - Yes, even Hawaiian! * Cakes - I've ordered them for my birthday; they're incredible. Rich, decadent, and satisfying. The pink buttercream with raspberry filling and the sakura slice are standouts. * Olive fougasse - Crispy, chewy, and perfectly salty. * Fruit pastries - Raspberry, blueberry, apricot, or pear danishes -- all amazing. * Macarons - Light, sweet, and perfectly textured. Service is friendly and efficient. Even with a line out the door, they keep things moving, you'll rarely wait more than 10 minutes. It's a no-frills interior with a few spots to sit, but space is limited. On weekends it gets busy and a bit crammed, yet it's still completely worth the visit. The energy, the aroma, and the quality make it one of those spots you can't help but come back to! read more

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Bakery Nouveau is an absolute Seattle and Seattle area bakery! I am so fortunate to live in West Seattle and have a location next to me! The staff is always really nice and they all provide excellent customer service and they are always upbeat from my experience. The space at the West Seattle location is kind of small and the line can get long, so sometimes they have you line up outside. The space feels very much like a cozy traditional bakery/cafe. I enjoy the decor of the space. The food is absolutely delicious! I love their desserts, which are totally premium quality! They also sell sandwiches and bread, but I have only ever had their desserts. They sell coffee as well for a little pick me up! My favorite desserts are the tiramisu and the mocha chocolate cheesecake. Both of those items are incredible. My wife enjoys the pistachio cake that they make. I also enjoy the Paczki that they make. Paczki is a polish donut. They don't always have it on regular basis, but when they do, it's amazing! Overall, I highly recommend Bakery Nouveau if your looking to satisfy your dessert craving, or if you're just looking for some coffee or lunch type of food! read more

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For a long line, the pastries were simply okay. I got their twice baked almond croissant and it was pretty dry. The regular croissant tasted like it could've came from Costco. The workers aren't as helpful and rush you so they can get to the rest of the line. If it's your first time and you don't know what you want, goodluck. read more

Absolutely incredible gem in West Seattle. The line is out the door on the weekends- for good reason and absolutely worth the wait! Everything we've tried there has been fantastic. And their season coffees are excellent too! Would give six stars if I could. read more

Today I was working nearby and thought I'd investigate this and bring home a treat for family. I was hungry for lunch so I passed on many great savory options ready to go like pizza slices, crocque maddame, and countless other similar salty savory options. My wife mentioned their croissants.... So I got two of those, a pear danish, and a blueberry lemon croissant. Such quick and kind service even though a bit busy . Parking a pain but I lucked out with a commercial vehicle! Everything was well received and enjoyed. I tried a bit of the danish and it was wonderful. Probably the standout item in our order! The berry lemon was ok and the standard croissants good. This place is very much like an Americanized super version of a Paris boulangerie with an exceptional amount of different savory items. If you go there, discuss your finances first! And anything savory is a lot more expensive per item and frankly looks like more hit and miss and dry than the pastries and desserts. We've spent a lot of time in Paris and the prices here exceed most of the neighborhood and chain locations there probably because it is more "special" than what you typically find in America. This place would not succeed in Paris competition wise for price and quality probably. But it truly is a good product with great staff that care about your happiness with the experience! read more

The pistachio-cassis cake was a real hit. The cassis mousse was perfectly tart and the joconde sponge added a crunchy texture. Overall, it was great but a tad too sweet for me maybe due to the white chocolate layer and/or the sponge could have been half the height to balance it out more, but I like desserts less sweet in general. read more

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I've been to Bakery Nouveau a few times now and it never disappoints. It's one of the best bakeries in West Seattle. They will usually have a line when visiting on a weekend. We tried their twice baked almond croissant which was absolutely incredible, it had a generous almond filling. We also got the danish. Their display case is filled with a wide variety of pastries to choose from. The space is cozy with some indoor seating which can get a bit crowded on weekends. We also had the stromboli as the pizza options were not ready yet. They do warm them up and call you when it's ready. The staff were very friendly and helped warm up the food again after it got a bit cold. Definitely recommend them for pastries and coffee and worth making the trip even if you're not in West Seattle. read more

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Bakery Nouveau is a wonderful, place to take your family! They have everything from delicious pastries, to yummy sandwiches! They have a wide variety of choices to choose from! The service is wonderful and the ambience is great for families! It's a small restaurant though. I've also ordered takeout from this bakery! Unfortunately or fortunately, you need to order ahead because they run out of their popular pastries quickly! Remember the holidays it is extra busy! Keep that in mind! Anyways try it you'll love it! You will be a repeat customer read more

I was craving to visit a French Bakery and that's how I stumbled upon bakery Nouveau. It's a small quaint little place and was pretty busy on a Sunday afternoon. They have a wide variety of sweet treats, breads and desserts to choose from. You're spoilt with options for cakes. Was so hard to choose. I chose a chocolate macaron, a Tiramisu cake, a vanilla and a chocolate Eclair. The macaron filling was too strong for my liking and the Tiramisu had a really strong layer of chocolate. The eclairs too were okay. Will I go back? I don't think so. Not sure if I ordered the right things but I've definitely had better eclairs. read more

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Really cool place right on California in downtown area of West Seattle. Fantastic bakery! I've heard all the baked goods and pastries are worth a try! We tried the key lime tart and each had a cappuccino. Service was on point, friendly. read more

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Better than you can imagine if you like marzipan, a great destination for a treat and meetup in West Seattle. read more

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Literally the best bakery I've ever been to. The best croissants, ham and cheese croissants, and basically anything with or on a croissant is the best version of that item in existence. read more

Run, don't walk! I came here three separate times during my seven day stay in West Seattle, what does that tell you? Excellent Quiches and coffee! Always a line, so the locals are in the know. read more

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If you're lucky enough to catch Bakery Nouveau before the morning rush, it feels like stepping into a quiet Parisian dream just before it wakes up. The scent of butter and caramel hits you first -- warm croissants baking somewhere beyond the counter, sugar slowly browning in the ovens. I ordered the twice-baked almond croissant, the ham and cheese croissant, and a cappuccino. The almond croissant was everything it should be: flaky on the outside, tender within, filled with a nutty sweetness that doesn't overpower. The ham and cheese croissant was just as satisfying -- buttery layers wrapping around melted Gruyère and smoky ham, the kind of simple, perfect breakfast that makes you forget your phone for a few minutes. The pastry case is a gallery: delicate tarts, passionfruit mousse domes, and rows of jewel-colored macarons. If you lean savory, don't skip the quiche or the baguette sandwiches. They're proof that the bakery takes as much pride in its savory work as it does in the sweets. The staff are pros -- calm, efficient, and kind even when the line stretches out the door. Seating is limited, but the rhythm of the place works. Grab a table if you can, or take your pastries to go and walk through West Seattle with the smell of fresh bread following you. Seattle has no shortage of bakeries, but Bakery Nouveau remains the benchmark. It's a reminder that craft, when done right, never needs hype. read more

They need to open one of these in Chelsea, NYC and before then let us order the best bread ever (and we love Montreal's Premier Madison breads) Their Carrot Multigrain, while a bit pricey, is absolutely worth it - not sweet but a slight carrot taste nestled inside a soft multi grain loaf - now I am getting g hungry but already en route to airport. Will be back in a couple months and maybe I can freeze a case? And take it back with us? Very tasty bakery but gets crowded at times so don't go there in a hurry read more

This amazing small bakery only available in the morning to noon has the best bakery options and if you're looking for macaroons they got them here! They are amazing!!! Everything everything is made fresh every morning and they even have bread starters, sandwiches, pizzas, deserts, and of course hot drinks! Been here multiple times and love their bread options and sandwiches to crave for! Highly recommend for the best bakery in Seattle area! read more

One of the best croissants I have ever had outside of Europe. Buttery & flaky with just the right amount of crunch. Sooooo good!

The croissant club sandwich was average at best for me. Too much mustard may and the bacon was not crispy like I would have liked. It was like 15.00 for a sandwich that was just average. Their pastries here is much better imo read more

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There's a reason they've been in business so long. I usually go for a sweet but try the quiche try a sandwich. YUM! No seating available inside, grab & go or in my case stand inhaling a pastry! read more

Best bakery in Seattle by far. Everything is incredible, from pastries to quiche to chocolates to coffee.

an impromptu stop after a long day and we were blown away by these heavenly goodness! 1. Twice baked almond and chocolate almond croissant It's a croissant that is dense as it has been dipped in a syrup and its baked again. it's not completely fluffy as a regular croissant but its yummy! it's topped with chocolate and almond slices! 2. Vanilla pound cake Simplicity at its best! a simple vanilla cake that melts in your mouth and you just close your eyes and be nostalgic of the cake that you ate in your childhood! 3. Macarons You cannot miss these as you enter the store or see them from outside. We had the green pistachio & the coconut macarons. These are heavenly! lastly, had a cappuccino which was perfect! friendly staff who are ready to help to order! street parking is difficult to find, there are paid parking further down the road or behind the cafe! read more

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The chocolate croissant here is AMAZING. I have been looking for a good croissant in Seattle for quite a while, and after having Arsicault's croissant in SF I've definitely been setting my standards quite high. This was a spot that I became aware of recently for having one of the best pain au chocolat's, and I knew I had to give it a try when I ventured out to West Seattle. There was a line outside but it moved pretty quickly and we were inside in no time. I obviously got a chocolate croissant, which was so incredibly light that it almost felt like I was holding nothing. I was afraid it might blow away as I took pictures of it outside! The first bite was actually a little underwhelming, probably because I got the one dryer/tougher part of the whole croissant. However, as I kept eating it I realized this was seriously a good croissant. It was light, moist, flakey, and had the perfect crisp on the outside. The chocolate was a nice touch and not too overbearing either. So yummy. I am so pleased to have finally found a good spot for croissants in Seattle! Too bad this place isn't closer to me, otherwise I would definitely be here much more often :) read more

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THE place to go for absolutely yummy French pastries, sandwiches and breads. For anyone either living in or visiting West Seattle, this place is a must visit. I first visited to get one of the most authentic French baguettes I've found in the states, but I've since become absolutely hooked on their twice baked almond croissants. I've never had anything I haven't enjoyed from this place. Please try it, you will not be disappointed! read more

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Everyone raves about the twice baked Almond croissants at Bakery Nouveau, but the real star is their baguette. All you need is a bit of quality butter and you're good to go. I make sandwiches with swiss and ham with cornichon on the side. To die for. The Epi baguette is good too...just tear off the leaves. read more

I almost missed it walking by. I love the cakes and croissants at BN. I know for a fact that they use good ingredients. I came in 3 minutes before closing. I haven't been here in years. Now that I live close by, I will be here more often. The service people were welcoming and very friendly. They weren't in a hurry to close. This place is a treasure. It's hard to find a bakery that sells cakes with real Italian or French buttercream. read more

The original Bakery Nouveau location in West Seattle began in 2006, well before I was a Yelper. My earliest recollection was waiting in a long sidewalk line and Chef Leaman was handing out warm twice baked almond croissants. I knew of chef/owner William Leaman because of his involvement with Team USA for Coupe du Monde while I was in pastry school and later working as an assistant pastry chef. I only just met him in person at a class on Vashon Island back in late July 2022. I am surprised that despite posting for the other locations in Seattle's Capitol Hill and in Burien, I have not done so for the OG site, my bad. My most recent visit was back on 11/26/22. No surprise despite after Thanksgiving, the line at the retail bakeshop was lengthy. Note: the retail bakeshop appreciates that customers continues to wear masks while in line. There are a series of amazing pastry cases and shelves filled with the most tantalizing baked goods and chocolates. The guy ahead of me with his kids had much commentary and questions, so that allowed me to carefully study the pastry cases. Thankfully, the counter was well staffed with very patient and helpful folks. It was late in the day, so no surprise there were no pain au chocolat or L'Opera cake available. I ended up buying a chocolate eclair, a slice of tiramisu cake, a slice of praline cake, a California Club croissant sandwich, and an 80% dark chocolate bar. My phone has been acting up, so no photos taken except for one of the onsite pastry case views. Other photos taken were from earlier visits back in 2018 and 2019. Also, there's only a banquette along one wall for limited seating. The chocolate eclair remains the gold standard for The Homie. I've been buying them since he was a toddler, he's in college now. He's enjoyed eclairs from many other bakeshops, but this remains his favorite. Nicely filled pate a choux and a nice chocolate glaze. Both cake slices are wrapped to prevent the sides from drying out. Of the two, I prefer the flavor profile of the praline over the tiramisu. It has a nice balance of richness, flavor, and crunch. However, I recommend definitely eating them within the day of purchase. The cake slices had been refrigerated for a few days so they weren't at its peak. I have no idea what possessed me to buy the California Club croissant. I had only purchased Turkey Havarti and the Breakfast croissant in the past. And again, I made the bad decision to bring it to work for lunch two days later. Again, this needs to be eaten on the day of purchase. By the time I had it, the greens , tomatoes, avocado slices, and bacon were soggy. The croissant itself didn't fare too well either, especially with way too much mayonnaise. The only item that held up was the turkey. Actually, it made me kind of queasy and did not sit well with me. I had to leave work earlier than intended. Pro tip: buy only what you or others will consume the same day. Only item that will hold up well is the bean to bar 80% dark chocolate crafted bar. Worth a stop while wandering The Junction's vast retail area along California Avenue in West Seattle. read more

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Bakery Nouveau is small, extremely busy, very few tables, and the food is to die for. If you can snag a table it is your lucky day, if not grab some quiche to go becuase it is the best quiche I've ever eaten. When we want something very special this is where we find it. The lines of people let you know you on to something good here. read more

At some point I was obsessed with their twice baked almond croissants! Perfectly crispy on the outside and gooey but flaky layers within. I had to stop myself from being addicted lol. I've also tried their macarons, and cake. Their sandwiches are okay, sometimes if not heated up all the way they can be a bit cold in the center. A local favorite bakery! It's a quaint location with delicious smells! And customer service is always good. read more

A cute and *sweet* little spot that offers a variety of cakes, macarons, and other pastries. Staff is great but it didn't' feel like the person who helped me knew much about the desserts. They were still very friendly and we had good conversation overall. Ended up getting myself a slice of cake (because who doesn't love to treat themselves every now and then?) and while it was just a touch on the sweeter side for my liking, the cake was moist and so good. I'm not an icing girlie AT ALL, honestly I hate icing, but the icing on my cake was perfect - not thick, not dry, not overpowering with that butter flavor you'd get from a grocery store cake, not sugar saturated, and still light somehow. I live pretty close by and would say that I'd go back and try other items next time! read more

Bakery Nouveau is the perfect neighborhood bakery. The staff here is super friendly and amazing. I told myself I'd come here everyday and try something different until I've had a chance to try all of their pastries. So far, I've tried the chocolate croissant, almond croissant, Junction croissant, chocolate eclair, and the croque monsieur. Literally everything was delicious. You have to try it for yourself. I can't wait to try more of their things. I love my neighborhood twice as much just because we are so fortunate to have Bakery Nouveau here. read more

There's something that's sooooo reinforcing as finding perfect confections and an excellent cup of coffee... If you blink passing the bakery, you'd never see it: tiny storefront with a black and white awning... but my partner assured me that this was one of her favorite places for that weekly indulgence in perfection. Yes, it's that good. Everything here is that good. Their croissants are beyond description. Really. Perfection! Everything else, too. Thankfully, we were in transit to the airport and didn't have a lot of time with I-5 looking like a 60-mile parking lot. "Get me a coffee and something yummy." I popped into the bakery and had to choose while she circled around the block. Truthfully, had there been a place to park, we might have spent enough time there for a second cup o' Joe and a second pastry. We had the Double Baked Almond Croissant and a Americano with a couple of extra shots. Oh my... I was hoping we'd go back. Next visit. read more

If you like coffee and pastries, this is an excellent spot! Savory, sweet, croissants are epic (almond, chocolate, plan was delicious), cookies, bread, lots of the things-brisket egg and cheese croissant??!! Soy latte was delicious. Be ready to stand in line, but it moves. No tables... read more

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We got the Classic Chocolate Cake for a friend's birthday and it was a complete hit at the party. The whole cake was over in minutes. If there's one thing you should try at this bakery, it's their sinful chocolate cake! The ambiance of the cafe is very cute too. read more

That twice baked almond croissant was probably one of the best things I have tasted. I was given a discount since it was "smaller". The small was pretty large so talk about a treat! Don't be intimidated by the line, they move quick behind the counter and are very nice. They also treat their regulars great:) read more

OMG I'm living for their croissants. I tell everyone about them that'll listen. They are so good and a must try. Honestly everything looks great here. I took a star off because it's so cold in there when we went recently on a gloomy day and ended up eating in the car to warm up which wasn't the cute morning cafe vibe I was manifesting. read more

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