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    Bakery Nouveau

    4.5 (1.5k reviews)
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    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Zoe G.

    I was hoping I'd enjoy this bakery more than I did. The inside was large and beautiful, we were the only ones inside but the customer service was lackluster. I grabbed a brownie, croissant, and Italian sandwich. The brownie and croissant were dry and could have been richer they were fine, but not amazing. The sandwich was the best item with nice cuts of meat, cheese, and arugula.

    Chocolate cake
    Lauren K.

    I ordered the chocolate cake from the bakery and it was so rich and moist! I love how chocolate-heavy it is, and it was definitely shareable with a friend. The park next door didn't have many open spots so I took it home to eat, and it was still upright in its container which I appreciated. Service was fast but I wish there was seating inside.

    Savory options
    Christine T.

    05/24/2026 We had searched for the highest rated chocolate chip cookies around Seattle, and this bakery was on many lists. We stopped here around 9:30am with plenty of pastry options. Got a cookie and a twice baked almond croissant. There is nowhere to sit inside, but we had to run anyway. Both items were pretty good, and I would go back to try others.

    Pecan pastry
    Jasmine C.

    I went to Bakery Nouveau excited to try their almond croissants after hearing so much about them. Of course, the twice-baked almond croissant and the pecan pastry were delicious and lived up to the expectations. However, the real standout for me wasn't the pastries--it was the spinach quiche. The egg filling was cooked perfectly, incredibly soft and creamy, and the crust was flaky, buttery, and just really well done. Everything was enjoyable, but the quiche was definitely the highlight.

    Carrot cake
    Nate H.

    Bakery Nouveau has exploded in popularity over the years, with locations in West Seattle, Cap Hill, and Burien on account of their plethora of creative sweet treats and artisanal coffee concoctions. It's so popular that you might even run into your ex there on a Saturday stroll. If you scroll through the pics here, you'll find some truly genius (or even odd?) baked goods that they're handing out daily. I even caught a glimpse of some sort of pistachio flavored shoe, not sure who gave the green light on that one. If you're looking for a decadent dessert, then you've found the right spot. You may have to wait in line if you come in the morning, but the sights and sounds of Cap Hill will keep you entertained while you're day dreaming about your Kouign Amann. I would advise coming here with a plan, otherwise you may fall victim to a case of what I call Bakery Glass Indecision. The moment of panic that sets in when there is an extensive array of beautiful cakes in front of you, and a hangry group of patrons behind you. However, the good folks at Nouveau are more than willing to help you find that special something to take home. I elected to go with the carrot cake, which has always been a personal favorite of mine. As you can see from the picture, she is truly a goddess. The cake has the perfect texture in all of the right places, but was just a touuuuch too sweet for me. Still a great choice though, I would be happy to have it again. If you're in Cap Hill, it's worth a stop!

    Cassis and pistachio cake (ordered in advance)
    Alisa Q.

    Overall, really enjoyed the cake we ordered here for a celebration! Tart and sweet balance with a good mix of texture. My only feedback: - With the white chocolate bottom (nice thin layer) a bit more tartness would be nice - pick up alerts and reminders would be helpful (to ensure timing and be aware of progress updates) Didn't get a chance to review the bakery, but would love to go next time.

    Cody A.

    Walked into Bakery Nouveau in Capitol Hill and immediately got distracted by the STUNNING sandwich display. The kind of case that makes you press your face a little closer to the glass like a kid at an aquarium. Ordered a dirty chai and an egg salad croissant. Let's talk about that croissant. Super crisp on the outside, soft and buttery inside, with egg salad that was creamy but not too heavy. It was DELICIOUS YALL! Service was quick, the space was bright and inviting, and the whole experience started my day perfectly! Capitol Hill is lucky to have Bakery Nouveau!

    12 oz latte with soy milk and vanilla, almond croissant, German chocolate cake
    Selena L.

    Bakery Nouveau allegedly has the best almond croissant in the city so I was super excited to finally come and try this out. I was planning to eat it in store, but the bakery actually does not have any seating. All the sandwiches and pastries in the casing looked so good! We ended up getting the almond croissant and the German chocolate cake. Here is where it goes downhill.... I asked for my croissant warmed up, and it came out so crunchy. The flakiness and airiness of a croissant is completely gone. I'm not sure if they heated it up for too long or if something went wrong during the process? I also drove 5 minutes home but I don't think that short of a time would've impacted the croissant. But I would not suggest getting your croissant heated up. The German chocolate cake is very rich and dark and the outer casing with coconut is pretty good. I also got a 12 oz latte. Base price is $5 which is not bad nowadays. I opted for soymilk and vanilla syrup which added $2 extra to my drink. I was also standing and waiting for my drink while the workers were just chit chatting for a good minute while my latte was sitting in its cup waiting for ice. All in all, maybe I have a one-off experience, but it did not live up to its hype for me. I will consider coming back and retrying the almond croissant not warmed up but it's not at the top of my list to try anymore.

    Meya B.

    Really cute place, just better on photos than taste in person. The sandwiches were extremely basic and overpriced for what they were. Same with the pastries, good but not worth the price. Good service though, they were all very friendly. I wouldn't return but it was nice to try.

    Derrick G.

    This is a good Bakery with amazing desserts (they also have sandwiches and bread). The staff are very fast and efficient, and I enjoyed every dessert I purchased.

    Matthew W.

    Super sad I didn't get to try an almond croissant, since it's by far their most popular menu item with many variations (our cashier told us they rarely run out, but I guess after 10AM on a Saturday, we just got unlucky). Ended up with a chocolate croissant, which was flaky on the outside and buttery on the inside, but a bit of a disappointment in terms of price to taste ratio (and perhaps I just wanted that almond croissant... next time!).

    Jamie K.

    This place needs to work on customer service STAT. There is so much going on in the store that it is frantic. I asked what they were known for and the girl said "everything" I ended up getting cake and we also get an Apple strudel. The cake was so dense and dark it was inedible the strudel was only good thanks to the giant sugar chips on top. After research I found that they are known for their pastries. glad I got to waste my money on this place.

    Amy L.

    We got the: - ham and cheese croissant: 7.5/10 not bad pretty light but I which there was more ham. - double baked almond croissant: 7/10 a little too dense but had nice flavor - carrot cake: 6/10 my boyfriend loves carrot cake and he said it was too dense and slightly drier

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    Ask the Community - Bakery Nouveau

    Can I get a Birthday cake delivered?

    Do they have Paczki?

    Yes and they are truly amazing but they only serve them around Fat Tuesday.

    Accept Apple Pay?

    They do not take apple pay.

    Is there a delivery option during the covid shutdown?

    No delivery currently, but they have designated pick-up areas for call-in orders.

    Can I buy a whole cake on the same day or without booking?

    Yes. I went in about two weeks ago and they had about six whole cakes in the display, but he said they had others in the back of each type of cake that they offer in individual slices. Five minutes later I walked out with a great chocolate cake with… 

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