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    Ben's Bread

    4.4 (115 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Lemon blackberry brioche, kimchi cheddar brioche, and miso scallion loaf
    Caitlyn M.

    Came on a Saturday at 10:30am and there was a line out the door! It moved quickly and we probably waited ~20min. They have a selection of baked goods including pastries, cookies, breads, and 3 breakfast options for the weekend only. We tried them all, the brioche breakfast sandwich, chorizo hash, and the ham & eggs benedict! Everything was great but the favorites were the chorizo hash and the eggs Benedict. The hash had so much flavor from the chorizo and it came with a nice salsa. The eggs Benedict was tasty and their English muffins are excellent! The breakfast sandwich was solid but didn't blow me away. We also got the kimchi cheddar brioche and the blackberry lemon brioche. Both were delicious and had a lot of filling. There's a bunch of outside tables so that was nice. Great place for breakfast or a nice baked treat!

    Susan S.

    Go to bakery in our neighborhood. Always a line out the door but we got here right at 8 when they opened. All of the pastries are tasty, price range $4 and up for cookies, scones and breads. A loaf of sour dough runs about $7 and a breakfast sandwich $13. Pricey but it's nice to come here occasionally.

    12 oz Latte
    Nikita S.

    I happened to notice this cafe while I was at another spot nearby, and it immediately stood out because it was so crowded. Since I was craving a good cup of coffee, I decided to stop in and give this place a try. I ordered a 12 oz hot latte for here, and it turned out to be quite good. It had a nice, strong flavor and was overall a solid cup of coffee. I can see why the place draws a crowd. There were plenty of people picking up pastries and breads, which all looked tempting, even though nothing caught my eye this time around. The space itself is pretty tight, so it can feel quite crowded, and I imagine it gets even busier on weekends. It seems like a great option for a quick grab and go rather than a place to sit and linger. Overall, it was a good experience. I would consider stopping by again for the coffee if I am in the area, but it is probably not somewhere I would go out of my way for.

    Ben's Bread is open from 8-3 daily, except on Wednesdays when they have Pizza Friends from 5:30-7:30pm
    Peg C.

    I haven't had Ben's bread yet. I know, I know, that's what this place is known for. But I will try their sourdough bread soon, I promise. What I have tried, three times already, is their pizza (called Pizza Friends and available only on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm), and wow, it's now my favorite pizza in Seattle. Now, let me preface this with the fact that I dig thin crust, really crispy pizza. Ever since my hubs and I went to Italy during the first six months we knew each other back in 2008 and tried the super thin and crisp Roman pizza in Rome, we were hooked. We haven't been able to find a pizza we liked as much as the pizza we had there...until now. We order the Marinara every time. Just tomato sauce, thin sliced garlic, and amazing olive oil on a crispy, chewy sourdough crust. Bellisimo! So, if you like thick crust, or even medium crust that droops down, Ben's version might not be your bag, but for us, it's the Crown Jewel of pizza. In addition to the Marinara, there's also Cheese (available with or without sausage) and two seasonal flavors. Check out their Instagram feed every week to see what they're serving up. They also have a nice selection of desserts, a salad, and garlic knots. You can take your pizza to go, eat it at one of the outdoor tables in the shared patio, or have it at the wine bar or brewery tasting room next door. When you order, they will ask you where you'll be waiting, and then give you a number sign so they can find you. Just a tip to either arrive by 5:00pm to line up for the 5:30pm opening, or show up around 6:20pm. This week, we got there by 5pm, ordered by 5:35pm, and had our pizza by 5:50pm. The times we've shown up at 5:30pm, we've had to wait MUCH longer. Pizza is first come, first served, and they make 100 pies per night. The wait is worth it.

    Indoor seating
    Allie L.

    I finally made it to Ben's Bread after my friends recommended it. The bakery is on the corner of N 70th and Greenwood Ave. I went during the week and parking was a breeze, but parking on the weekends can be tough. The first time I went I got their breakfast sandwich, salted caramel chocolate cookie and their streusel cake. The egg sandwich is an English muffin with eggs and cheese. You can add bacon, but I wanted to try it without the extras. The English muffin tasted buttery soft with the egg and cheese. It was delicious! I will need to try it with the bacon next time. I tried the cookie next and it was sweet as I expected. The caramel is melted on top of the cookie. You get a taste of chocolate and caramel in one bite!! I tried the gooey streusel next. The streusel had a mixture of tart and a sweet crunchy base. The cranberries were a nice touch. I ate the cookie and streusel at home. I warmed up the streusel and it was delicious warm! I took my partner to try their weekend Brioche sandwich. We also got their Corn cookie. Expect longer lines on the weekends, but they do a nice job moving people along. We got the breakfast sandwich with sausage. You can also get the sandwich with greens. The sandwich tasted good. It comes out hot, so we had to be careful not to burn our tongue.(LOL) The Corn cookie is delicious! It has a unique flavor; eating a crunchy corn in a cookie - very creative!!! The place is small and narrow with limited seating indoors, but there are tables outside with heaters above. The staff is friendly and helpful in recommending items to try. I would return and try their breakfast sandwich with bacon.

    Emily T.

    Their house made English muffins are absolutely amazing! I came with my family on a Monday morning and we all had the English muffin breakfast sandwich with ham and it was delicious! From the soufflé egg to the bread, we really enjoyed our meal! Also got myself a matcha oat milk latte with vanilla and it was quite tasty! We parked on the street and they have lots of nice outdoor tables that are shaded for seating. We also tried some of their cookies and other baked goods! We really liked the blue corn cookie and blue corn pound cake loaf! 10/10 will be back again for more English muffins!

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    Ash G.

    Listen, when you cannot even get a chance to preorder for valentines because everything got taken so quickly, you know your on to something and can we please give a shout out to these guys for really being on it when it comes to replying to people on their Instagram account well done!! So yeah I didn't get to try any of the valentines anything and wow they looked so good but I did get my absolute fav donuts and a bunch of other goodies. Also their Egg Sandwich... always a winner

    Pastry items
    Torrie N.

    I've been a fan of Ben's Bread since their pop-up days! I was so happy when they opened their brick & mortar shop in Phinney and have been numerous times since opening. Everything I've had has been tasty, but I particularly love the savory brioche, breakfast sandwich, and English muffins. Also, love how they rotate flavors (for donuts/brioche, etc.) based on what's seasonal - the current savory brioche (tomato jalapeno) is incredible! I could eat that every day. They also offer specials on Fridays (lunch, usually, I think) and then they have pizza Wednesdays which I have yet to try, but want to. Lots of fun and delicious changes to their menu which keeps me coming back. The line can look long but it moves pretty quickly. Staff is friendly as well and they do have a rewards system which you can link to your credit card so during my last visit, I had accrued $5 off which was awesome! Love that they reward loyal customers :) As for seating, there are a few spots inside, otherwise, the other area is the shared courtyard outside (covered).

    Blue corn cookie
    Brennan B.

    If you can time it right and beat the sellouts, you're in for some great bread at Ben's Bread. I made a trip on a Wednesday morning and came away with a ham breakfast sandwich, blue corn cookie, pack of sourdough muffins, and the last seeded sourdough loaf, the special bread of the day. The breakfast sandwich was piping hot and simply prepared to let the ingredients shine. The souffléd egg is fluffy and well complimented by the ham. I wish I could sub the American for cheddar or another cheese, but that's ok. The sourdough muffin certainly stars. I'm looking forward to stuffing my four-pack with different jams. I'm looking forward to dipping my sourdough loaf in a rich tomato sauce or balsamic oil blend. I'm looking forward to trying more sweets, sandwiches, breads and local ingredients at Ben's, generally.

    Pam W.

    We visited Ben's Bread on a bustling Saturday afternoon. It's clearly a popular spot, with a constant stream of customers. The seating area is small, but it's primarily a grab-and-go place. We ordered a matcha latte and a chiffon cake, which was good but fairly standard. The jam inside was fruity and sour, and felt very homemade. The standout was the brunch breakfast sandwich. I liked the addition of sautéed kale, which provided an interesting texture. The breakfast potatoes were also excellent--well-flavored with a generous portion size, but the flavors are on the heavier side. The service was wonderful. Our server was friendly and patiently waited for us to decide. We loved the lively and friendly ambiance, with the bakers working in an open kitchen. The whole space is clean and bright.

    Mark A.

    Exceptional. I was drawn in after seeing their sandwiches pop up on instagram. They were followed by a lot of people I trusted so I knew I had to give them a try. The staff greeted me as I walked in and were very friendly and communicative as I decided what to order. Their baguettes are a bit on the harder side so if you're looking for a good jaw work out this is the place. Lucky for me I was. The sandwiches were great, but the real standout in my opinion was their chocolate chip cookie. I needed a nap after, but it was absolutely delicious. Also, I saw they do pizza pop ups sometimes and I am sad I won't be in town to attend as the pizza looks absolute delicious.

    Anjelica C.

    Food - got the pound cake and it was really good & huge. it had a lemony icing on top that was a good balance because the cake itself had a subtle taste & the icing was super tart but still sweet. super interested in these cheez isnts! will update once i try them. Service - very friendly once i got to the front & noticed one of the staff was working very hard to find out who ordered a breakfast sammy and never came to pick it up. got our orders pretty quickly but we opted out of the hot sandwiches & got pastries & drinks to go. Ambiance - holy crap this place is busy on a weekend morning! the line was out the door & around the corner. lots of dog lovers in line! inside seating, but everything was taken. outdoor seating, but it was a chilly morning so me & the husband took our pastries to go. but there is also a cute wine bar next door & a courtyard to hang out in on a nice day.

    Key lime pie donut
    Huong L.

    This is a low 4 star - high 3 star rating. I think my expectations was just too high given how popular this place, that it didn't really wow me. Came on a busy mother's Day morning and there was a line. It didn't take too long and I got 4 items: - chocolate bombolini (5/5) soft, light fluffy filling, great flavors. -key lime donut with matcha drizzle 4/5, didn't get any matcha flavor but otherwise, pretty good -blue corn cookie --- 3.5/5 love the texture, not sure what blue corn supposed to taste like but it seems like a regular cookie Rhubarb pie 3.5/5 crust was good, love the sweet crumble to balance the tart filling, the little cream on top didn't do anything though Kim chi Danish 3/5 -- very dense compare to other pastries, Kim chi was subtle. Overall everything was good, just not amazing

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    Chocolate strawberry croissant
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    4.4
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    2.1 mi
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    Cheddar jalapeño biscuit
    Cheddar jalapeño biscuit
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    Apricot, ginger, lemon glaze sweet scone
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    Sugar Bakery

    4.3
    (416 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$
    Hipster vibe
    Locally owned & operated

    My boyfriend and I were super excited to try a new place for breakfast and loved the variety of…read morepastries available at this bakery, especially since a lot of nearby cafes don't have a lot of great food options. I ordered a 16oz iced oat milk mocha and loved how perfectly the chocolate was incorporated into my drink! It tasted sweet and the coffee added the robust flavour I love in my mochas My boyfriend had never tried a Moroccan Fog before and he loved how sweet it was without him having to add sugar. He especially loved that it had just the right amount of mint flavoring without being toothpaste For breakfast, I ordered their fruit danish! I love that they had different options of fruit to pick from and I chose blueberry! The pastry was perfectly flaky and I loved how fresh the blueberry tasted. My boyfriend ordered the chocolate croissant because he was excited at the idea of the chocolate being piped through the croissant and also drizzled over the top, but it turns out the dark brown parts on top are just design and not more chocolate. Still, he was pleased with the amount of chocolate in the croissant and the bite I had was heavenly. The champagne cake caught my eye as I was ordering and I just had to try a bite, it was absolutely delicious and fresh. I loved how light the cake was and the layers of flavour through the whole dessert! I love how bright and airy the cafe is! My boyfriend and I were easily able to find seating by the windows and enjoyed the gorgeous view of the space needle and people watching as we shared breakfast. The staff here was also patient and welcoming. We'll definitely have to come back and try more of their pastries!!

    I'm here for coffee. I did not try any pastry as I was having lunch much later…read more Coffee was good. For a single barista who also did all food orders, she was quick. Coffee is good but not a wow. Food like the croissants seems to be not fresh. They did not have the look of freshly baked considering it was around 9am. Not sure but did not have the glow or lopk when I see a pastry. Nice place though. Lots of tables and space. They were busy.

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    4.2
    (340 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Finally made it out to Saint Bread and I loved it! Arrived around 9am on a Friday morning and…read morewaited ~30 min in line. All the pastries except for the regular butter croissant were available, and we were able to place an order for the kimchi focaccia and sakura swiss roll, which were slated to come out around 10am. Service was super friendly! I got the hojicha latte, the okonomiyaki frittata, black sesame cookie, kimchi focaccia, and sakura swiss roll. The hojicha latte was rich and earthy in the best way, and it went really well with the black sesame cookie, which had a great strong sesame flavor, and the texture was perfectly chewy! The focaccia was pillowy and chewy at the same - I could've eaten five of these on their own. The frittata was my least favorite item, but by no means am I saying that it's bad! I thought the sauces overpowered it a bit, and the frittata itself was a bit bland - I couldn't even tell it had sweet potato in it, but it was cooked really well. There was ample seating in the heated patio, but parking was a little confusing, though we got lucky with the small lot right next to the store. There were a lot of signs that said no parking along the street in front, but it seemed like a lot of cars were parked there?

    Super mid experience and over hyped in my opinion. Staff…read moremember at the register wasn't super friendly. That might have been because there was no AC inside the cafe/kitchen and it was over 80 degrees outside. Everyone had to form a line in the beating sun, which took over 40 minutes. No shade in sight until you are 3rd person from the front. Ordered 2 iced matcha lattes, which weren't whisked fresh. They clearly used a matcha concentrate in the drink unfortunately. The cinnamon bread felt stale, and less fluffy than expected. The same went for the sesame cookie, not super fresh. The cardamom bread was probably the freshest of the three items I got. I wouldn't return for any of the items I purchased.

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    Cinnamon-Okinawan sugar toast ($4) - nice butter on white bread
    Cinnamon-Okinawan sugar toast ($4) - nice butter on white bread
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    Fried egg sandwich ($8) on melon pan bread with marinated mushrooms (+$4)

    Ben's Bread - bakeries - Updated June 2026

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