This store is a Howdy Bagel on the Hilltop. Well, it's not bagel-forward, but that's what it's giving. They have good bread and baked goods. There are some drinks but not as many as I'd like. Also, it's not about me. Everyone raves about the breakfast sandwiches, but the lunch sandwich is the real star- that and the Bostock! It can get crowded in weekends, but the line moves really quickly. I usually go after 1pm- sweet spot and all that. It's nice and wide open and staff are friendly and you don't need to tip since they pay a living wage. (There's a sign that says that.) Glad they're here. read more

Seriously the best bakery I have been to ever. Sourdough English muffins are to die for. The lunch sandwich perfectly simple and just thinking about it makes me hungry. Staff is amazing. The prices are worth every penny no tipping is the protocol because they pay their folks a good wage. Way to go!! read more

wow! almost want to gate-keep this local bakery.... but I won't because I truly think they may be the best in the Tacoma area. They truly leveled up hilltop by opening up! location: ummm I'm sorry... it's perfect. Literally the perfect location. Safe area. They have a parking lot!! And they have two entrances. Very well thought out. The inside is very spacious and a perfect system of keeping ppl in and out. focaccia sandwich: I love that they have one sandwich, that's literally so smart. And they are all prepared ready to go. Lol I asked for it to be warmed because usually that's what you have to do when you go to coffee shops because they have sandwiches made and need to be warmed to even taste good, but then last min said for them not to warm it up. And good decision!!! Because when I tell you they made this from the bread to the spread that day and it was so fresh!! Wow I ate that up in one sitting! Also, the ingredients they use (NOT A JOKE!!) they are high quality!! Chocolate chip Cookie: wow I'm sorry best cookie I've had at a bakery. The quality of the cookie was top tier. Baked to perfection. Chocolate was melting while I was eating it. Like I'm sorry! INSANE! Classic Sourdough: I sliced it at home. When I sliced it no offense maybe idk what I'm talking about but it was really sticky. I had to slice, let sit out, and then bake it a little more and then I could eat. The bread was delicious but a little thrown off by the sticky bread. Definitely coming back and trying more things!! Best bakery to be open in Tacoma!! read more

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The sourdough is the closest you will find to San Francisco style. Scrumptious. Multiple flavors but I'm an old fashioned "classic" type of guy. Good bagels as well. And the service is terrific. read more

Balloon Roof - Classic Sourdough - Bakeries Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

The gluten-free banana muffin was surprisingly my favorite item that I ordered. I wouldn't have known it was gluten-free if nobody told me. The ham and cheese croissant was pretty good. The cinnamon roll/croissant was a bit dry. I wished all of the pastries were warmed up. read more

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I've enjoyed Balloon Roof bread from the farmers market and was really excited to try their new bakery. The breakfast sandwich comes on a biscuit and it may be a little on the pricey side (this is not Starbucks) but it was worth every penny as it was basically my platonic ideal of a simple breakfast sandwich. The biscuit itself was perfectly salted and chewy - with no icky baking soda flavor - and the eggs, ham, and cheese were mild and yummy. Not intensely seasoned -- just salt and pepper really -- but the ingredients were clearly so good, the sandwich stood on its own. That sandwich -- as well as the fresh baked croissants -- keep me coming back. Unfortunately, the however, no matter how many times I keep trying, I don't like Olympia Roasting so I will have to get my weekend breakfast espresso elsewhere. read more

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SF sourdough lover. Moved to the east coast for 19 years. This is my home now. Found this place as I was driving by. First time egg sandwich, OMG delicious!! Second visit sourdough bread. Wow first time ever tasting a bread as wonderful as Tartine! I'll be back! read more

Balloon roof on 6th is awesome. Parking is available in a small lot behind the shop or along the nearby streets. I had abandoned my first attempt to come last week (in a truck) because of nearby street construction but got to stop in this morning. Layout is really streamlined and easy to follow, with baked goods available for purchase, a small refrigerated area, then coffee and addl ordering at the counter. Customer service was friendly, and the ordering process was smooth. I got a vanilla latte and scone. I would've liked my scone warmed up, but didn't request this. Latte was delicious (Olympia coffee) - took a moment but it looked like someone was getting trained on coffee making. Store includes thoughtful kids kitchen area, high tops and normal tables -bench+chairs. Several kids (tots) there with their parents - extremely kid friendly spot. I'll definitely be back. Oh and I appreciate their note on paying better wages so tip is included. With tip included I felt the prices were reasonable to make this a regular stop! I saw the space along the store for the drive thru but didn't use it, I might try in the future. I love coffee/bakery spots with a drive thru (again, parent friendly amenity!) read more

The pastries are absolutely incredible, we have gone three times already and have been so impressed. The staff are very friendly and helpful especially if you have questions about any of their menu items! Tacoma has been needing a place like this! Also-- in my photo, I over-toasted my pastries (so they look crispier than how they were actually served). read more

Balloon Roof - Ham & Gruyère Croissant, Pain au chocolat & Kouign-Amann - Bakeries Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Everything about this bakery is awesome. The location, vibe, and, most importantly, the bread products. All fresh and fluffy with that yummy aroma wafting throughout. It is well-staffed and service is quick and phenomenal. The egg, ham, and cheese bfast sandwich is the best I've had! read more

Balloon Roof - Delicious! - Bakeries Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I'll all about sourdough and Balloon Roof is definitely my favourite! I've seen them at the market a bunch of times with a giant line. Several weeks ago the line was pretty short so I decided to try them out and WOW! I went with the roasted garlic rosemary bread. Lots of roasted garlic, great rosemary flavour, and the perfect texture. The next week I figured out that you can go to the bakery in Fife. Hours are still super limited, but it's easy to work with. This place is no frills, you grab your stuff and you go. I showed up at 9:10 and there was already quite the line out of the door! They were efficient and it really didn't take that long. I went with another roasted garlic rosemary, a white cheddar & scallion scone, and a chocolate chip cookie. The scone was amazing and seriously didn't need anything after I heated it up. The cookie was pretty good. I prefer "The Cookie," but it was still a good product. Balloon Roof is officially the sourdough place for me! read more

We have been following them for quite a while at Farmers markets. Glad to see a store where we can buy all of their goodies!! read more

Balloon Roof - Egg and cheese breakfast sandwich and focaccia sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I enjoyed my visit! My ham, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich and latte were delicious. I'm going back for a loaf of bread and biscuits. Street parking was also easy midday. read more

I am so happy to see this place open up!! Popped in on a Friday morning. Perused the bakery rack near the front door. I WANTED to try EVERYTHING...but one can only eat so much bread at a time, so I REALLY had to restrain myself!! I chose the pickled jalapeño and cheddar loaf. Also picked up some sourdough English muffins. Picked up a cheddar scallion scone, a ginger molasses cookie, and a focaccia: sun-dried tomato and red pepper. The loaf: great choice! Lots of cheddar bits inside and love the little bump of tangy warmth from the pickled jalapeños. The scone: SO YUMMY! My furbaby got a little nibble and he loved it as well! The English muffins: HUGE!! And so tasty!! The cookie: it was ok. I would have preferred a bit more flavor, whether more molasses, more ginger or more spices...just a little something to make it stand out a bit more. The focaccia: OOOOOOO SO GOOD!!! Love the flavors of the toppings on this bit of soft, fluffy goodness!!! The staff were all fabulous. So kind and welcoming. Loved the laid back vibe of the bakery. Guests sitting around drinking coffee, munching on the goods, chatting...very nice! Also got a latte. They don't have much in the way of flavors: vanilla and cardamom...so I got a little of both... FANTASTIC!!! You should try it! I was PLEASANTLY surprised!! Over all, absolutely I'll be back!!! Loved it!! read more

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Stop what you're doing and go get a breakfast sandwich NOW! All Balloon Roof's hand-baked goods are delicious, but this ham, egg, and cheese on a muffin sandwich is absolutely the bomb dot com! Everything I've tried here is so good: the breads, pain au chocolat, puff pastries -- all of it is YUM! Highly recommended. read more

Get the Cinnabon.. Everything was great nice and clean cafe bakery in the area. Hidden gem if u ask me. Service was exceptional and fast with great recommendations. read more

Delicious! So disappointing that they don't sell in Fife anymore on Saturday and Sunday. I could not find parking at the 6th avenue location. read more

New coffee bakery in Hilltop area. You can smell fresh baked goodies as you come in. Line is quick and efficient no slacking or small talk to hold things up. Great for quick coffe and croissant or sandwich. read more

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Continuing the bakery and pastry stretch... I swear most of this wasn't planned at all with all these stops for this kind of thing. But that is what what gives it an extra layer of fun I guess... the spontaneousness to it. I came across Balloon Roof Baking Company at the Proctor Farmer's Market and have seen them a fair amount of the time on previous visits. Our latest stop we decided to finally give them a try and the only bad thing about it was that we didn't buy any of their baked goods sooner. We bought two loaves of bread. I got a black pepper loaf which was great while Steve got a Parmesan and Garlic loaf. His was excellent as it had whole cloves of garlic in the bread. It definitely wasn't subtle but was it good! We both got the Pepper Focaccia Bread and that also in of itself you eat piece after piece in one seating. In fact this is the best Focaccia that I think I've had. So very fresh and abundantly flavorful. And finally we shared a Ginger Molasses cookie. And once again... I can't recall if I've had a Ginger Molasses as good as this one. The thin strips of ginger on top of the cookie is a small addition to what I usually have but it made a big difference. I highly recommend this bakery and be sure to find them at the Proctor Farmer's Market. Their Yelp entry has their address to be in Fife but it looks like they are closed except for Saturdays. read more

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We had the ham egg & cheese breakfast sandwich, the cinnamon roll, and the banana bread muffin thing. The breakfast sandwich had quality ham and some chive deliciousness cooked into the egg. The bread was something soft and wonderful. The cinnamon roll was like a kouign amann version, so good. The banana bread muffin was delicious too. There was a line when we got there (~noon on a Saturday) but it moved quickly. There's a little play kitchen area to keep kids busy. Bread is pricey ($10-$14) but it looks tasty. Very happy this is here, and truly so good. We will be back. read more

Bought a loaf of sourdough bread. Nice crust. Tastes good. Also had a ham and egg sandwich. It was also good. A little spendy but they do not take tips as they have a sign that says they pay good wages. So no tipping. Which I thought was great! read more

I've been eyeing this cruffin at the farmers market, and I finally ordered the crème brûlée cruffin-- oh my goodness! It was scrumptious and perfectly flaky. read more

Balloon Roof - Creme Brûlée Cruffin - Bakeries Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Exceptionally good. Cookies ,brownies and pastries are all really good . They have a store front in fife now open sat and Sunday read more

Incredible baked goods worth every calorie! The staff are friendly and efficient too!

Absolutely the best sourdough options. Seed oil free and tons of breads and other tasty things like focaccia, English muffins and more. I will go here anytime I can make it over. People who work there are always so friendly and helpful. read more

I moved to Tacoma a few months ago and have been on a quest for a bakery that could equal the sourdough loaves from home. My journey has finally come to an end. Balloon Roof's loaf (their "classic sourdough") was so good I have to rank it as one of the top two I have ever eaten. And that's after living in San Francisco, the land of sourdough, for the last 40 years. Their canele and cinnamon rolls are equally fantastic. I'm thrilled to have found them and will gladly drive out to their place for a pick-up every Saturday for the rest of my life. read more

Great deserts! Easy pick up. Ordered online after receiving text of open times.Thanks

Got some of their focaccia and a loaf of sourdough at the Puyallup Farmers Market, and I absolutely loved it!! I'm craving more!!!

This team came to our farmer's market for MultiCare and I bought this focaccia bread. It has tomatoes and chili crunch on top. The bread is soft and full of flavor. I look forward to trying all of their breads and cookies! read more

Balloon Roof - This is the best focaccia Bread I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Well done! - Bakeries Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Fantastic ingredients and absolutely delicious! I'm so happy that they make real sour dough!

Picked up a sourdough loaf at the Proctor Farmer's Market in Tacoma last weekend. My wife and I were blown away--one of the best loaves of bread we've ever had. I think we had forgotten how good fresh bread can be. The stuff we usually buy closer to home is fine, but Balloon Roof is special. Treat yo' self! read more

Goodness Groceries! Balloon Roof Baking Company just started selling their astonishing baked goods at the Proctor Farmers' Market in Tacoma last week. They were highly recommended by some friends who regularly purchase Balloon Roof's products at the Delightful Neighbourhood Market in Tacoma. I purchased a loaf of their basic sourdough bread and can honestly say this was the best sourdough bread I have ever tasted. Absolutely scrummy in so many ways: dipped in olive oil, slathered in butter, toasted then spread with some homemade jam, and the base layer for avocado toast. (cut about 1cm slice, toast, and rub garlic cloves over the toast. mashed avocado with a little lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes and feta cheese mixed in. Spread right out to the edges and mush it down a little--serve with a poached egg--total heaven. I have been craving Balloon Roof all week and had to stop by Delightful to get some more. I am looking forward to trying Balloon Roof's other products, which have quite the local following. You can find their products at: Harbour Greens, Delightful Neighbourhood Market, and the Proctor Farmers' Market--all in Tacoma. read more

Excellence! Tried for the first time their bred is fresh and delicious would highly Recommend!

Best sourdough in the PNW. Just discovered it today after living here for 4.5 years. No clue why it took so long? Now going to make up for lost time. ;o) read more

Goodness Groceries! Balloon Roof Baking Company just started selling their astonishing baked goods at the Proctor Farmers' Market in Tacoma last week. They were highly recommended by some friends who regularly purchase Balloon Roof's products at the Delightful Neighbourhood Market in Tacoma. I purchased a loaf of their basic sourdough bread and can honestly say this was the best sourdough bread I have ever tasted. Absolutely scrummy in so many ways: dipped in olive oil, slathered in butter, toasted then spread with some homemade jam, and the base layer for avocado toast. (cut about 1cm slice, toast, and rub garlic cloves over the toast. mashed avocado with a little lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes and feta cheese mixed in. Spread right out to the edges and mush it down a little--serve with a poached egg--total heaven. I have been craving Balloon Roof all week and had to stop by Delightful to get some more. I am looking forward to trying Balloon Roof's other products, which have quite the local following. You can find their products at: Harbour Greens, Delightful Neighbourhood Market, and the Proctor Farmers' Market--all in Tacoma. read more