This place is so cute inside! Seats so many people inside and out but was sort of cold on the…read moreisland so we opted for inside. We ordered a small latte and that was honestly not very good. But the pastries made up for it. Chocolate brownie - VERY rich, like didn't want to eat another bite too rich but for the chocolate lovers out there, it's right up your alley! Carmel pecan square - yummy! Tasted just like a pecan pie, delicious, would get again! Buttery/sugary croissant - to die for! So so delicious and wish we got a lot more of those. Would love to try other things as well but has to get pizza for lunch and didn't want to fill up. Would definitely come back!

Super cute coffee shop on Bainbridge island. Lots of pastry and treat selection. I got a flat white…read moreand it was pretty good. Ambiance is nice with chill music and lots of seating. Baristas are friendly. Good place to wind down after exploring the island.

This is a cute little coffee shop. It was a busy morning and they had a line out the door. There…read moreare tons of street parking available. Limited chairs inside, they also have a tiny sitting area outside in the front, or you can also go toward the water and there are tons of benches. We ordered a croissant and a coffee. I'm not a coffee drinker but this coffee woke me up, we were traveling from NC to Seattle and was visiting Bainbridge. Overall it was a good experience.

Very cozy cute atmosphere coffee shop with some good seasonal menu options. We tried orange…read morecardamom latte. It was very flavorful. Cashier staff was not very friendly. We requested latte art for in house mug but he just ignored us and did not bother saying anything. Bariata was very friendly. She had beautiful smile everytime she interacted with any customer to give them their drinks. We also noticed a group of customers come in quarter before closing. They were respectful and patiently waited at the register to order. Cashier staff came out a minute before 4 and just told those customers that they are closed and turned customers away. We felt bad that the customers were waiting at the register just to be told they are closed and turned away.

Over the past couple of years, I've had all manner of cakes, pastries and pies from Blackbird. In…read morefact, it's almost a given that when I encounter a tasty pie or pastry at a friend's house on Bainbridge, when I ask, it's almost a given that it came from Blackbird. They're expensive, but the old adage "you get what you pay for" definitely applies to Blackbird. You may pay more than you might somewhere else, but their quality is exceptional. Today I stopped by for one of their quiches--their spinach and goat cheese--and a lemon blueberry scone. Both were super yummy. I often get one of their chais too, which are also quite tasty (and not at all dry, a common problem with scones). Having Blackbird downtown makes it quite convenient to just stop by while on the way to elsewhere. But sometimes it can be a destination if...you can find seating, which is at a premium most of the day.

After being a BI resident and then moving away I was so excited to make time to stop by Blackbird…read more I had told several friends on the island that I was looking forward to stopping by the bakery and I was surprised to find they had lost their love for it. I figured it was due to taking it for granted... ...I was mistaken. Day one of our trip we ordered several items and none of them were very good at all. We ended up giving items away and thought maybe the bakery was just having an off day. The staff seemed bothered by having to take our order but hey- we all have tough days! Well...day two of our trip we decide to prioritize stopping by again. After a local saw us waiting 30 minutes for our toast and jam she told us to go ask and that "sometimes the staff can get really overwhelmed ". So my daughter stood in line a second time and was told that the employee heard we wanted it to go so it had been sitting at the end of the counter the whole time. We specified we wanted to eat it inside. We asked kindly if they could fix the mistake and we were happy to wait. To my genuine surprise the employee with the pink hair opened the bag of toast, plopped our three orders on trays along with the plastic to go tiny jams and dropped them on our table with the most dismissive uncaring attitude I've seen. You could get more care at a convenient store. We thought we'd try to eat them anyway and the pieces were cold and hard. I asked her about them and her response was "well you asked for to go". Not only does she seem incapable of doing her job basics but as an employer I'm shocked she is granted the simple tasks of serving toast in the first place. She made sure to put plenty of energy into gossiping with her co worker about her irritation with us. We have strong ties on the island still and come back often but we will gladly skip the visit here in the future. I certainly hope these staff members get some basic skills in customer service for their own future.

The best part of this shop is how cosy it feels inside, with its bakery items in the front display…read morecounter, surrounded by shelves of European-imported and gourmet jams, oils, wines, cheeses, and cocktail mixers. You can only get regular brewed coffee here; their pastries are the highlight. I have had their pear danish (superb and light) and orange almond cake without gluten (delicious). Scones, muffins, cookies, and canele are also laid out. In terms of bread, their bakery delivers from Port Townsend. Some of the boules and loaves do look hefty. I have bought the "ficelle" a light bread with a satisfying crust in the shape of a baguette. It works as a side bread for an Italian meal or with soups perfectly. The shop is a delightful nook for specialty gifts and treats. It does seem to display an "old world" ambience because of the low-slung roof and architecture. However, the workers are not wearing ironed bakery smocks. They are wearing dodgy street clothes which can touch the items and that's not very "old world Euro" now is it.

This bakery had been recommended to me by a few people but unfortunately they are closed on Sunday…read more I keep making the fatal error of making these the days I choose to cycle bainbridge Until now... The bakery is so quaint and cute. The lemon pound cake was literally the beast I've ever had. And Selene is probably the nicest person on planet earth. What a vibe. Saturday rides it is from now on.

The espresso drinks were outright disappointing, and our breakfast items deserved to serve their…read moreingredients better. My oatmilk latte was flat, dry, and devoid of complexity and acidity. My quiche had undersalted eggs, strange-tasting cheese, and a crust that ate as if it were microwaved. And my brother didn't finish his mocha - which is just so rare for him - and he described it as Swiss Miss. On top of that, we waited a good 20 minutes for our disappointing food and drinks. The struggling sole person working the bar, the oven, and the register really needed a coworker. It was a typical cafe vibe inside. One guy taking a FaceTime, a party of 10 rekindling old connections, and couples spending their morning together.

Pretty straightforward neighborhood coffee shop. The lemon bars were great, though a bit heavy on…read morethe crust. Caramel Machiatto met expectations.

I am loving all the bagel spot options in Seattle right now. The coolest part is how they are all…read moredifferent from each other in terms of the kind of bagel they make in terms of style, density, and flavors. One of my top 5 bagel shops in the city is Backyard Bagel. I am a fan of the "fluffiness" of their bagel. For a filling, I tend to choose salmon lox. However, my new go to here is their Tomato Tomato which is open-faced and simply divine!!! It's 2 huge and juicy tomato steaks placed on top of cream cheese spread and the bagel if your choice. I'm a salty gal and always choose the Salted Bagel option. OMG!!! It's so mouthwatering and my favorite sandwich at Backyard Bagel. Try it today if you love Tomatoes. They have some indoor and outdoor seating. Street parking only. Check their hours online before coming here as they have pretty short open hours.

Pretty good bagel at a decent price and quick service despite a Sunday morning line…read more I got an everything bagel with cream cheese and lox. Nice chewiness to the bagel with a little crisp on the outside (could have been a little crispier but it was still tasty). There was a line of around ten people when I got there but it moved quickly and the bagel was ready almost right away. All in all a satisfying bagel on a Sunday morning.

I happen to notice Ristretto Stone heading to Saboteur Bakery in Manette yesterday morning…read more(5/5/24). The signage saying "we speak coffee" definitely caught my attention. It has both a drive through window and a covered walk up with some limited seating. I lined up behind two other women out with their puppies in training. They had their coffees and both puppers received pup cups. I ordered a 20 oz mocha, needed to wake the eff up! Lucked out too because they had three, free bags of spent coffee grounds available. My Japanese maple will benefit from that. Friendly service, longer business hours, decent mocha, and your name & phone number gets entered in their POS system. No punch/stamp card needed. Bremerton keeps changing over the past 5 decades. Love that there's various great spots to get espresso in Kitsap County. Ristretto Stone, near Lebo & Wheaton, a worthy detour!

My first visit left me wondering if all the hype was for nothing. My second visit tells me I need…read moreto come again, and again. I didn't take any photos worth showing but, cheese bagel sandwich with cheddar, egg, and sausage was real good. Sausage patty tasty but a little thin. Scrambled egg square was tasty and large. Perhaps they could consider some type of sauce or condiment to compliment but this bagel sandwich is a winner. Next I tried the Apple cider donut with some cinnamon sugar. Ding Ding winner winner. Couldn't stop there and went with blueberry scone. That was also very tasty. Finally, I couldn't resist pumpkin muffin filled with cream cheese. Wow, everything was so good. No beverage this visit but so many other tasty things to choose from I will be back. To top it off smiles from the staff and pretty good pricing. Make sure you give them a visit.

Old Salt Fish and Bagel is such a treat! I had their Smoked Black Cod Bagel Sandwich and it was…read morethe bomb!!! I love their inviting space and bustling neighborhood vibe (at least that's how it was on a Saturday morning). They use excellent ingredients and it's worth the splurge. YUMM!!! :-)

Mediocre bagel, apparently no service, but at least it was really expensive …read more I ordered a kippered salmon bagel for $16. The bagel itself was smaller than a typical bagel and had some capers and a small amount of cooked (not smoked) mashed up salmon in the center school lunch cafeteria style. The bagel was chewy but lacked any crispiness on the outside. Basic, not generous, amount of cream cheese. The salmon had barely detectable flavor if any, while most of the flavor came from the capers. Overall, I felt a bit like I had been scammed. The chocolate chip cookie was actually pretty good. Not great, but good enough. Note about the service: I walked up to the counter to order and asked if they would bring it out--the person i ordered from said yes--so I tipped accordingly. I took a seat in the main seating area on the patio and poured myself a glass of water from the self service station. After around 20 minutes of waiting and looking inside to see if anyone was coming out i walked in and asked one of the people preparing bagels if someone was going to bring my order out. He looked confused, pointing to a row of bags on the counter, one of which was my order. Now, I tip generously for service, but more often than not i don't tip when I order and pick up my own food at a counter. Again, I felt a bit scammed. There are much better bagel options in Seattle, and certainly ones that don't ask $16 for such an unremarkable one that I had.

I'm so glad I stopped by. What a cute little tea shop! Next time I'll be sure to sit and try their…read moretea in their little hidden patio area. So cute!! I bought two herbal teas: relief and detox. The ingredients looked so good! I asked if anything contained stevia or sugars and was told none of their teas have that. Yay.

Went to the island for the day with plans to check this place out. When we arrived there was a…read moreclosed sign up and the door was locked though it was during their normal business hours. As we were driving away about an hour later, we noticed that the shop was open again. A sign saying 'be back at this time' would've been great!

I was thinking nobody would do home delivery of bagels if they were no better than packaged bagels…read morefrom any random grocery store. So I ordered a mixed array and waited eagerly for their arrival. Meh. Just bread. The notion that these are like from the best Jewish deli, or New York bagels, is silly.

They make excellent New York style bagels, which you order online for delivery only. They deliver…read morefor a small fee three days a week in Gig Harbor and Port Orchard, and on Thursdays for North Kitsap. I love their everything bagels and the panettone bagels - sweet!