So I like to give a place a few good weeks before I leave my reviews and I cannot be more excited to do so for Byen Bakeri. If you haven't been to this bakery yet, I guarantee you are missing out. Their pastries are SO GOOD. You'll get the most amazing variety of flavors, textures, and sizes of sweet and savory delicious goodness. Now, not only is the food here good, but the hospitality of the owners brings this place up to par. There were a few times my order got messed up, and the owner was very quick to accommodate and make up for the mistakes. They definitely strive for excellence here! I could leave a list of items to try, but I won't because my advice is, TRY EVERYTHING, you'll quickly find your own favorites. Pros: -You get more bang for the buck! -They always keep things interesting. -Free 2 hr street parking right outside the shop -Friendly staff -Great neighborhood -Their pastries are obviously made with some good ol' TLC -GET THEIR LUNCHBOX DEAL (you'll thank me later so, YOU'RE WELCOME.) -Get there in the morning to get a freshly baked cheddar jalapeño roll! OMGGGG it is to die for. -Awesome owners -Strong coffee Cons: -They get busy fast and seem understaffed most of the time. If you're on the go, don't expect a speedy visit. Sometimes you'll be lucky and get to have a quick visit, but still, each time you visit do so with a little wiggle room in your time. -The layout of the bakery makes it feel very cluttered -Old ladies WILL cut you in line! Stay on your toes! -It's hard to browse what you want especially when it's crowded because you can't keep your place in line AND look through your options bc you have you walk up and down the line to see your choices. -Sometimes it seems EVERYTHING has some form of almond on the pastries...I think they really love almond. I don't mind it, but after a while things all seems to taste or look really similar to this. BUT give them a chance, they've got surprised up their sleeves *wink* -Def. not Gluten Free! read more

Byen Bakeri - Cookies bigger than your FACE! - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Label the items so people don't have to ask you a thousand times what things are. It will also eliminate some of the chaos in ordering. Otherwise, great new Bakeri just hope they improve a couple of flow items. Edit: Bakeri staff is showing effort to improve the customer experience and add some better communication item. Next time I come in will be happy to see this change. read more

Not gunna lie I went a little hog wild. The city I live in does not have a Scandinavian anything other than IKEA. As soon as I walked through the door it blew my Scandinavian socks off I am always on the look out for good quality Scandinavian foods of any kind and Byen Bakeri is legit! The croissants were so flaky we bought a Swedish princess cake. It was amazing. The Semla, Danish and Danish Kringle were divine. All just amazing! read more

This place wins in looks alone. Bright Scandinavian decor and gorgeous pastries, cakes, and cookies. I wasn't hungry for cookies but I did buy a gift box to take home. It's nice that they have cute packaging that's suitable for gift giving as I find that's harder to find in the U.S. than other parts of the world. Only complaint is that cappuccino was a little hotter than I personally prefer. read more

See all

Rachel & her family are amazing! Their beautiful cafe is only getting better with their redecorating & the pastries are fantastic!!! Soooo coming back! read more

Delicious baked goods and delightful staff! A great assortment of regular baked goods and "specialty" Nordic (eg semlor and princesstårtor) items. They also serve tasty sandwiches, although they no longer will make them early mornings (bye weekend hike lunch). read more

This is a hidden gem in Seattle!!! I can't believe I've lived in the area for 3 years before stopping! I always saw it on my drive home. You will NOT be disappointed with anything in here!! Scandinavian treats galore what else could you need? Coffee you say? Fear not - they have plenty of joe! Also it is kid friendly with the cutest frosted cookies for the littles to enjoy read more

They messed up our pre-paid Christmas order and had little interest in fixing it. Disappointing!

I was so excited to find a wonderful Scandinavian bakery. The beloved Scandinavian Bakery in Ballard closed a few years back. And sadly so much of Seattle's Scandinavian history is disappearing. Since moving back to the area I was on the hunt for a bakery that makes the Swedish cake - the Princess Cake. And I was also looking for the Swedish holiday treat - Saffron Buns. So I called ahead and ordered some Saffron Buns. They were beautiful - but unfortunately they did not have much taste. A Saffron Bun should have a lovely taste of saffron and be slightly sweet. These did not taste much of anything. We also tried a slice of Princess Cake. I think the cake may have been a few days old as it was dry. It was only so so. On the plus side - the other pastries we tried were utterly AMAZING. We had some there and took other home (they were even great the next day). We had a raspberry almond danish, a marionberry and cheese danish, a pecan roll and the hubby also had a cardamom pastry with custard that he loved. We got coffees while we were there and my cappuccino was delicious. It is a beautiful bakery and everyone was very nice. So I was sad that my two favorite Swedish items were not great. But the other pastries were so delicious that this will be one of our new favorite bakeries! read more

Not only is the food amazing, made from scratch, and reasonably priced, the staff are so nice! There are so many good options, you'll want to buy one of everything - but be warned, the pastries are HUGE - even my 14-year old "eats everything in site" son had to save half of his for later. read more

Byen Bakeri is a nice find between Queen Anne and Fremont. A little off the beaten path, it's worth a visit to pick up one of their many, many danishes. It's almost a bit overwhelming how many choices there are to pick from. The danishes are great but service hasn't been as friendly when I need help understanding the variety of options since there are so many. It'd be helpful if they would put up a sign or menu describing each of the different types of pastries. read more

This is the real deal. It's extremely difficult on my waistline to be so close to Byen, but it's easy on my tastebuds! Anything almond or marzipan here is a winner. The Princess Cake is unlike anything I've ever tasted before. I haven't tried the prepackaged bread because I'm always interested in the goodies behind the glass. If you want a lot of spice, a good savory choice would be the cheddar and jalapeño biscuits they keep in a basket on the counter. This place gets packed. The service can be very slow and it sometimes feels like the workers aren't very friendly or attentive. Another qualm I have is that the coffee sizes are off. Every time I've asked for a 12-ounce they have given me eight ounces of latte (if that) in a 12-ounce cup. However, if you can be patient about being served and brave the crowds, this is one of the best bakeries in the Greater Seattle area. read more

What happened to the real Scandinavian flavor in the breads and pastries? I think they totally forgot the cardamom bread. And the pastries are just ridiculously huge, oversweet and very Americanized. I sure wish it was like the original Byen before it was sold. read more

Great as always. 5/22/21 : I ordered a ham and cheese croissant, and employees I usually don't encounter were there. They just didn't heat it up or offer to as they seemed to be in a huge rush to get to the next customer. Not a huge deal, but I just don't want to eat a pastry with cold ham haha. read more

Yes yes yes. The pastry here is unbeatable, I went in for a drink and one sweet thing, left with three boxes. So yummy.

Had the egg sandwich with pesto. It was pretty good. Got there around 10am on a summer Saturday and their pastry selection was getting a little scant, so I'd recommend going on the early side if it's a weekend. read more

Always get the chocolate tart! It's always a winner with my in-laws and they are all picky. My go-to will be that pastry for the holidays!

Truly one of the cutest, most well-run bakeries I've been to. It's gorgeous, and they have a massive selection from cakes to breads to these delicious almond cookies. All the reviews are right - come here if you can! read more

Byen Bakeri - Carrot cake is awesome!! - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great selection of baked goods -- from simple (but great) cookies, muffins, etc. to decadent cakes & sweets. Sandwiches are very simple yet some of the best I've had in a long time. Believe this is because they use high quality ingredients and make thoughtful tweaks to classic items (like lingonberry jam or cardamom aioli on a classic turkey sandwich). I enjoyed it while visiting Seattle and will likely go back when I'm in town. read more

Until my last visit I would have rated Byen five stars and sung their praises, but my latest visit has tempered my opinion. Used to live in the neighborhood and one of the best perks was Byen. They had excellent breads, pastries and their Kringle was sublime. But my last experience there was markedly different. My wife's cream puff was filled with vanilla pudding, most of which ended up on her plate--she said it was pretty gross. My cinnamon bun was stale. And the Kringle--the Kringle!!!--was just ok. I really hope this was an aberration and that Byen is not cheapening themselves. Will update after next visit. read more

I really wanted to love this bakery. The service was very nice and it looks nice inside. I went there to buy a Yule Log in December before Christmas. But it was so expensive and the display cake was underwhelming I didn't get it. My issue is the quality of the baked items I purchased. The holiday stollen is the most disappointing stollen I have ever had. It was so dry and tasteless and at $15 was a complete waste of money. The cookies were very nice though. The dough wrapped sausage tasted very oily, big disappointment. The cafe drinks are very expensive. I tried a sweet cinnamon type of croissant and it was so dry and just made a mess of crumbs- it looked dry too so I should have known better. I think if you buy just the right items here you can have a very nice experience. I would come back here but be very careful what I choose next time. read more

We have been here a number of times but severely disappointed on Saturday. The Quiche (we tried two types) was truly awful- greasy and pretty tasteless. The mushrooms tasted dry. The coffee was great though. The other times we have been - the pastries have been great, the Kringle was outstanding and we both enjoyed it totally. Lets hope this is a one-off read more

I have been trying to get to Byen Bakery for a long time. I finally made it this morning and it is amazing. I went in to by rolls and ended up with rolls, sourdough bread and a variety of the most amazing pastries I have ever had. The chocolate almond croissants are perfect. We tried the cinnamon rolls, blueberry cream cheese pastries and a couple other rolls - all delicious. To top it off, the customer service was outstanding. I think I asked about everything in the case and the explanation of each Item was great. We will be back! read more

I cannot speak highly enough about this perfect bakery. I am a regular customer as I live just down the block on the SPU campus. Not only does this establishment offer a lovely, natural-light-filled seating area, it also dishes out the most perfect pastries, loaves and savory treats EVER! I am a baker, and a huge baked-goods snob, so you can trust me when I say that this place is a gem. They offer a humungous selection of cookies, danishes, croissants, thumbprints, slices of cake, cupcakes, loaves of bread, rolls - and it's all so good! I'm the kind of person who if I try something delicious, I usually won't try anything new, I'll just order the same thing every time, but I couldn't resist here. Every item I've tried has been better than the last. PLUS $5 Fridays! As if their goods weren't reasonably-priced enough as is. I'm a college student and can't afford to splurge on too many things, but I have zero qualms about coming here and ordering a lip-smacking pastry to nibble on while working at my laptop, or enjoying coffee with a friend. Oh and they also have incredible boxed lunches. I love ordering the Caprese sandwich which comes on a baguette (perfect blend of crusty and chewy) with mozzarella cheese, basil (I believe - it's some herby leafy deliciousness), tomatoes, and light mayo. It's definitely rivals Paseo's for one of the best sandwiches I've had here in Seattle. The staff is very friendly and provide service with a smile. Easily one of my favorite spots in Seattle. read more

Byen Bakeri - Boxed lunch with the Caprese baguette sandwich. Not pictured - drink and chips and pickle spear that also come with the lunch. - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I walked into this gem on a beautiful sunny Sunday morning. Immediately I was surrounded by a large variety of baked goods, most of which were unknown to me. I have to admit, I came here because I heard they always have a delicious supply of Princess cake (which I was originally fascinated by during a Great British Baking Show marathon).. but of course I did not leave with just that. This little cafe's cozy atmosphere was underscored by a distinct international feel although I have never personally been to any of the Scandinavian countries. The place is very clean and people super helpful (as in they will very nicely take the time to explain what each mystery pastry is). I ended up trying the princess cake as well as their royal croissant.. both excellent choices if you can't just get one of everything. The princess cake was divine! A delicate and not too sweet creation with its careful layers, delicious sponge, cream and raspberry jam all covered with the characteristic green marzipan. The Royal croissant was pretty much the most extravagant almond croissant I have ever had.. a flaky twice baked almond croissant filled with a rich almond paste and maybe soaked in some sort of berry syrup? Absolutely delicious but maybe a tad too rich to eat in one sitting. I am sure glad I don't live close to this bakery but definitely plan on stopping by when I feel like a treat :) read more

See all

Immediately knew I was going to give this adorable bakery a great review on yelp! First off, everything there is delicious. Some of the best pastries I have ever had. And at great prices! I brought in my little girl with me and the staff were so sweet and gave her a little notebook and pen just to be nice! I will definitely be back Byen Bakeri! read more

Byen Bakeri - So much to choose from! Yumm(: - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Yum, for fat laden victuals of the sweet genre. Steer to your right upon entering and you will be met with a plethora of attractively packaged 3-pack day olds for a petty $5. While mix and match, no aged nor mingled flavors were detectable on the palate. I will return for their European style cream cake slices after I've had a sufficient hiatus from glut. read more

This review is only for a cappuccino, but holy moly after seeing all the pastries and cakes, I know I'm going to gain a bajillion pounds because I need them all! Needless to say, the cappuccino was good (though I wish they had nutmeg out on the condiments bar), but I will be back for treats!! read more

Frustrating experience as there are no prices marked on bakery goods and staff seem annoyed when I asked prices of different items.

Best bakery in Seattle. The pastries and cakes are Unbelievable. Like the best homemade pastries you have ever had. Buttery and European tasting and just delicious. The workers are not particularly wonderful or friendly, but they are not bad at all and I don't really care about that - I care about taste and texture and fresh, and it's really a dream bakery. Seattle needed this! YAY! read more

Hands down the best almond croissant in the area... so buttery!! Makes me feel disappointed in any pastry that I get at other places for a while. Worth a trip! read more

I went to a wedding and they got their cake from here. Hands down it was the best cake I've ever had! It was a cherry cake with cherry flavored fondant layered on top. I really liked how the fondant was flavored because it paired the cake flavor well, and with other places it isn't as good because the fondant taste bad. I plan to get the same cake for my birthday! 100% would recommend! read more

I'm a Wa native female, w/a somewhat educated pallet. I have bars that must reached. Never, have I ever, had a cake like the lavender/lemon, finally! Enough lemon and naked buttercream frosting. The princess cake will satisfy anyone looking for a marzipan top. Oh and those elderberry little tarts, please, Love. Ps as a disabled elder I really appreciate a big lovely toilets'. Don't forget to view the slew! But have a Buddy lots of homeless read more

I could write a Novel how amazing this place is. Seriously. The staff is awesome !! The sandwiches will have you coming back everyday. I do. Everything is fresh! Trust me. Try it!! Thanks guys for being the best Bakery in Seattle !! Also their coffee is amazing!! Pete. read more

The food is great but they've lost our business due to the terrible service. Every time we've been, they get our order wrong somehow and it's a very frustrating process to fix with no apology. It makes for a disappointing experience where we leave in a worse mood than when we arrived. read more

I'm almost afraid to give away this hidden gem. This is the best bakery outside of Paris that I have EVER been to. Try the Pain au chocolat (chocolate croissant), the cakes are rich and delicious, the cinnamon bun is super yummy, too. Everything I have tried has been amazing. Cute little place to have coffee with a friend. read more

OMG SO DANG GOOD AND THERES SO MANY OPTIONS. Totally reasonable pricing, too. I had their cinnamon roll with cheesecake frosting to go and it was TO DIE FOR. I love that the frosting was extra creamy but not heavy, too. Such a huge cinnamon roll. Definitely going again. read more

This bakery is great! The parking situation is a little less than desirable. But if you can find a spot, it's totally worth circling a few times. Anything with a cream cheese frosting is stellar. The baked goods are spendy but much larger than your average. The bread is killer! read more

What do you expect from an eclair? It had it all! A perfect combination of not very sweet cream and tartish Lingonberry spread which is my favorite. Who loves Rhubarb or sour cherry tart would love this as well! Just I wanted icing to be less sweet as I am not really a fan of icing but it made it so cute! Their European style cakes and pastries make them one of the best bakery in Seattle. I also had a roast beef sandwich for my lunch and it was quite good. read more

Byen Bakeri - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Hi! I love Byen Bakeri and their stuff is usually great. I have to comment on the Monte Cristo. The one I had today was not as good as in the past. I have had this many times. There was no lingonberry jam, and it just tasted different. I am commenting so Byen can fix this. The sandwich is usually very good. read more