great cookies. bread, and scandinavian specialty items like pastries, etc. Also huge and excellent sammies! I am halfway between Byen and Macrina and while I appreciate the Macrina cafe (basic as it is, its a nice palce to run into neighbors over a coffee), Byen is superior. Sorry, Macrina! read more

The pastries are awesome! The service was top notch! The bakery is clean and smells so yummy when you enter!

We ordered deli sandwiches for lunch. A full Scandi Turkey on Swedish Rye with cardamom mayo and lingonberry jam and a half caprese with mozzarella, fresh tomato, pesto, and fresh basil on sourdough bread. We waited ten mins for the freshly made sandwiches. Both had enough sumptuous filling and tasted delicious. The staff were helpful and gave good suggestions. We did a takeaway although they do have places to sit inside. They sell other baked goods as well and seemed to be popular for birthday cakes. We were happy with our sandwiches. read more

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Delicious pastries and excellent sandwiches! Maia made my latte and it was perfect! The temp and milk consistency was spot on! Will be back!! read more

I have been here a few times and it never disappoints. Most recently I came in for their spring lemon lavender cake and it was exactly what I was hoping for and left me wishing I had a lot more. Their spring marketing email really got me, but how can you resist layers of fragrant lemon cake, tart lemon curd, lavender bergamot buttercream and just a hint of blackberry brandy?! Per usual I saw even more tasty treats I want to come back to try from cinnamon rolls, to tarts, to cookies and croissants. Of course I want some more of the lemon lavender cake as well. Come here and you will leave satisfied and happy, the worst part will be having to decide between so many amazing sweets. read more

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I went here for a pastry and sadly witnessed someone who seemed to be a manager berate an employee. It seemed unprofessional and I also feel like all of the pastries taste the same. Will not be returning. read more

Hands down 5 stars I was blown away by the cakes and pasteries. They make a great latte too We got a slice of the lemon lavender cake and I swear I died and went to heaven. I can see this being a great place to pick up snacks for parties. Can't wait to come back and try more read more

The pastries are all amazing, as are the cookies. Love the danishes and the madelienes, and all the cookies. I also had a birthday cake from here that was out of this world. Beautiful, classy, and so delicious. Would recommend to anyone. read more

This bakery has a great selection of pastries, sweets and drinks! The customer service is great and I really enjoyed my London Fog drink. read more

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There wasn't a single item I got here that I didn't enjoy. All the flavors are delivered as promised in their pasties. My favorite was the vanilla raspberry marzipan cake. The maripan layer was the right thickness and had a great texture. With the great selection and reasonable prices, I highly recommend stopping by! read more

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I came in 30 minutes before closing time; not many cakes left, but I was excited to see that one princess cake left. Man! that's the best princess cake I ever tasted (even better than the ones that I tasted in Sweden - the fondant is smooth, not dry- not too sweet. Definitely worth driving from the Eastside. read more

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The food is good but....ridiculously overpriced. I had a ham and cheese sandwich, and at first blush $18 for the sandwich didn't seem too bad as the sandwich is large. But, two slices of ham and one slice of cheese. Lots of lettuce and bread. And another point of contention, I always feel rushed by the staff. So, I have tried it here several times but I will not be back. Sad. read more

Great bread and cakes. But, online ordering via the website seems broken. Orders cannot be made for same day pickup, which makes it useless for ordering lunch. I wAsted much time today walking to Byen for a lunch pickup silently scheduled for the next day. The staff blamed me for ordering through "Tak" (whatever that is) - I just used their web site. I l eft hungry and went elsewhere. read more

If you are looking for a last minute Scandinavian Christmas Kringle that is absolutely delicious, look no further. (if you are looking to fit into a pair of skinny jeans anytime soon, then keep walking. There is nothing for you to see here...) Byen Bakeri is nestled between Queen Anne and Fremont on Nickerson, and is full of the smells, tastes and buttery perfection of a great European bakery. Despite the sophistication of their flakey pastry, you'll find Byen to be a small, unassuming startup just teeming (literally overflowing on the day I was there) with great looking baked goods. I started out this morning thinking I was heading to grab a Kringle elsewhere, but I got a tip that I should come here instead, and I'm glad I did. This place has the goods. The bakery is producing mountains of incredible looking items. When I arrived after lunch, there were just two enormous Kringles left, but no crowds (the Bakeri has only been open a month) and here were literally rows and counters full of the most delicious looking cookies and pastries. Should you arrive too late to score the Kringle: which is a hot holiday commodity is this Scandinavian-friendly city --there is much more to chose from and no crazy crowds to contend with. Other items that look perfect for the holiday glutton (and sign me up solidly in that category!) include Christmas decorated shortbread cookies, gorgeous buche de noel, Royal Cakes (think the best coffee cake ever), and Scandinavian treats like cardamom braids, stollen,cardamom raisin rolls, lefse, julekake, scandia rolls and princess torta. From the counter, you can see back into the open kitchen where two pastry chefs were putting out what looked like enough pastry to feed a small European country. Byen Bakeri gets back to the very root of why Yelp is so great in the first place -- just getting off the ground, this fantastic bakery deserves a try. read more

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Fix your coffee menu. Theres no reason a 16oz 4 shot Americano should cost a dollar more than a 20oz 4 shot Americano. Just charge by shots my guys. It's enough of a reason to go next door for coffee. Great pastries tho. read more

Yum! I was looking for some Scandinavian holiday goodies, and am pleased to have found Byen Bakeri. They sell lefse (the only thing they don't make in-house), which I was specifically trying to locate for Christmas. I enjoyed their turkey cranberry sandwich (a delightful combo!) for lunch. I will definitely return. read more

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I knew you opened but failed to connect the dots that you were the bakery that I passed by a few times but never knew your name. Then a co-worker brought in an assortment for our office and I tried it and it was delicous! So I thought I would stop by and glad I did. I was going to an morning event and decided to stop by and get an assortment for the group. Wow! Absolutely delicious! I got an assortment from the apple danish, almond croissant, chocolate croissant, royal thing, ham & cheese, coffee cakes, got some cookies. Got like 2 boxes of stuff! Its not cheap but I think its worth it and didnt feel like I overpaid. Its very clean inside, new, you can see some of the bakery kitchen in the back, they make coffees, there are some tables you can eat at, helpful and friendly staff as well. A definite recommend! Since I dont live too far away......See ya soon Byen Bakeri! Happy Bakeri'n!!! read more

Epic. This is everything!!! Tried the samples of Kringle and lemon cake. Bought a box of cookies and salted caramel custard filled boller. Numerous to die for yummies in this place. Such a gem that most people just probably drive or walk right by without notice! No snobbery & lovely, patient employees here. So happy to have found something so heavenly!!!!! read more

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What can I say that hasn't already been said in other reviews. This place is great! Huge selection of sweet and savory baked goods as well as cafe drinks. It was busy when I visited and I'd guess that is the standard for them! read more

I've tried everything at this place. I love this bakery. I honestly cannot tell the difference between Scandinavian bakeries and dutch bakeries (sorry). I will say between all the dutch, swedish and scandinavian bakeries that I've tried, this one is my favorite. The pastries here are generally pretty big. ~5-6 pastries fit into a 8"x11" box. I love Skolebrod, its a custard filled cardamom bun--I'm partial to cardamom. I love the Royal Almond Croissant, but I am from San Francisco, and nothing is going to beat the Almond Croissant from Tartine Bakery for me. The Danishes are so unbeatable, I wish it wasn't the size of my face because I eat the whole thing every time. The cookies are good, hard to go wrong here. I personally love princess cake. Portions are big, service is phenomenol, and they serve fonte coffee. read more

No parking and long lines at Café Besalu on 6/13/15, so me and the college friend decided to head over to Byen Bakeri instead. It's been awhile since I've visited and really like the improved seating arrangement indoors and the added outdoor sidewalk seating. I had the cream cheese Danish ($3.85) onsite and I'd have to say it rivals my favorite from Sluy's Bakery in Poulsbo. I bought an éclair ($4.60) to go for the kiddo. He said this is slightly better than his favorite from Bakery Nouveau. I also purchased a large apple coffee cake ($6.95) which I brought earlier today to a family gathering. Wow - that was delicious! One bonus of sticking around was the amazing aroma that filled the bakeshop when the freshly baked bread was brought out to cool. That should be a marketed air freshener! read more

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Best danishes in Seattle. My sister and I are fans of Gilmore Girls, and Danish Day became a thing for us. Oftentimes, I find myself disappointed by pastries masquerading as danishes when they are just croissant dough. Danish dough is enriched with egg and traditionally uses cardamom so it stands up to the sweetness of the filling. Byen Bakeri is the truth! The pastry is still flakey and buttery. My go to filling is cream cheese and marionberry when I get there in time. The danishes are pretty big so we end up sharing one. Perfect pairing with a hot cup of coffee and fun conversation. read more

Delightful bakery located on Nickerson Street. It's hard to look over all the different pastries, breads and cookies without wanting to buy everything. The staff there are a delight and most of all patient. It was love at first bite. Their boulder pastry has my attention. Nothing is better than a flaky cream puff with vanilla custard nestled inside. I'm one for an 8oz cappuccino and I was impressed with the velvet foam here. My husband recommends the cold brew. Needless to say we will be back for more. read more

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This isn't your highly trafficked downtown cramped alleyway pastry shop. This is a tucked away gem. It's not a hidden secret, however, as this place is usually a bustling hubbub of visitors. They have breads and occasionally buns and rolls for takeaway [occasionally because they often sell out] and a plethora of enticing pastries. They have a cold case with some cake options, and an espresso bar for your caffeine fix. Their almond-chocolate croissant is truly the best in Seattle, and is sooo divine. If you're looking for a bright little cafe to enjoy a chat and an amazing bite to eat... you won't be disappointed with this place! read more

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I get princess cakes here all the time for special events! They are always amazing and just make sure to call ahead for special orders. Things go fast here as they are a real bakery ! read more

Got the princess cake and the spring latte which came with rosemary and lavender I believe. Either way the latte was amazing, though very very strong in the herbal flavors. The princess cake was so good and the almond marzipan on the slice was unexpectedly delicious. Shared halfsies with my girlfriend and we both thought it was amazing. Would definitely eat again. read more

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One of the best pasty places in Seattle. The almond croissant is exceptional but not always available - call ahead for availability.

So tasty. Not overly sweet, a truly delightful indulgence. I also got the cardamom latte, which is as good as it sounded. read more

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Oh wow. How is this my first time here. I was craving a cinnamon roll after my workout and damn this place did not disappoint. It was so fresh and light. The frosting was not heavy and I could have easily split it with three people which is what I did. I also bought two cards there because they reminded me of home. What a beautiful space and great baked goods. Come here hungry and bring a friend! read more

This is totally crazy. My favorite bakery in Seattle and I'm only now writing a review? Granted, I haven't written a review in about a year, but I've been going to this bakery since I moved to the Seattle area which was far more than just a year ago. This bakery is so good. Everything is delicious. Pastries, bread, cake, tarts. Just try the cardamom buns. We come back again and again for the cardamom buns. The last time we went was Easter Sunday. We were worried about how it would go with the current crisis. But they had everything set up well and were really appreciative of our business. We ended up buying way too much and had to freeze the buns. Now I'm sitting at this computer blissfully eating buns. They freeze really well. FYI, much of their goods are seasonal so do give them a periodic visit. It is also one of the few places I've ever seen that make pavlovas. read more

I am over-the-moon excited that Byen Bakeri exists. Every single thing here is authentically Scandinavian, and everything is absolutely tasty. I discovered Byen when I would go to the Swedish Pancake Breakfast at the Swedish Cultural Center. They are always there selling breads, sweets, etc. When I lived in LA, my then-Swedish boyfriend and I would always go to the SWEA Christmas fair and frequent as many Scandinavian restaurants and shops we could find. It's so nice to live in a city that celebrates this culture and provides so much of it to the community. I just knew that I had to check and see if they had the beloved princesstårta, a Swedish cake I ate in (way too much) abundance when I lived in LA. And they did, and it's amazing. They sell it by the whole round cake or by the slice. I am also a huge fan of the Swedish semla, a cardamom roll with whipped cream in the center. I mean, really, I could easily spend $50 in 5 minutes in this place. So worth it. Lately, the shop has had some odd hours due to staff shortages, etc., which has made it tricky to plan to visit. But, I think if you go anytime before 3 pm (except they are closed on Mondays), you are good. read more

I went there around 3 pm. Not too much types of croissants I could choose. We (my pet &I) order it outside because dogs don't allow inside except service dogs, and the service is good . We enjoy it at home . It's r read more

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This place used to be my favorite bakery under the original owner. About two years ago it started going down hill. Visited it recently and was dumbfounded. At 10:30 am there was nothing to buy. They usually run out of pastries by 8:30 am said the worker. What kind of bakery runs out of pastries by 8:30 in the morning?? The bread and pastries taste nothing like before, they don't even look the same. The selection is mediocre to say the least. You can tell they are cutting corners on quality and just doing everything on the cheap. Extremely disappointed that the new management didn't continue the tradition of high quality baking with love. Won't be coming back here again read more

Not sure why this place has high reviews. Had a slice of the Gingerbread cake and it was hard and not soft at all. I had to force cut it with my fork to take chunks off in order to eat it. Tasted like leftover cake. I expected better quality standards from a "Scandinavian" bakery. Based on my poor first impression, I won't be returning. Service is good, hence the two stars. read more

I came by while on a walk and bought a cream puff. It was solid, delicious fresh whipped cream and nice eggy pastry sandwich. it's a good thing i don't live anywhere near here. please excuse the jumble of laundry in the photo, that's from my airbnb, not the bakery. read more

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A small but delectable choice of GF items! Bite size yum! IDR what it was called, but it was heavenly!

Cute little bakery located in Queen Anne. I've been craving their Royal (almond) croissant since I discovered them. The place was pretty packed but a fairly short line. Service wasn't the most efficient and the line wasn't well maintained. Half the people that came in just sat down at a table and then went straight to the cash register to order. The other half were waiting by the glass display cases with all the pastries. I had no idea where I should be lining up, but the people in front of me said they were in line. So I continued to wait. We decided to order a couple sandwiches since we did not have lunch yet. A full sandwich was about $11 and a half was about $8. A bit spendy in my opinion since I found the sandwiches to be mediocre. We order a ham sandwich and a turkey sandwich. The turkey was so soggy. It was dripping the whole time I was eating it. I'm not sure if it was from the mayo or what. Either way, it was not enjoyable. The ham sandwich was just stuffed with shredded lettuce. $10 and half of it was iceberg lettuce. Unimpressed. What I thought was good was the Royal croissant. This thing was huge and actually heavy! It tastes amazing. The croissant was flakey and it had a good amount of almond filling. I highly recommend it. While the sandwiches fell short, the pastries were delightful. Their strength is in their baked goods. Stick to that if you come here. read more

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Only visited once, but was really impressed with the Princess Cake and varied assortment of cookies! Definitely a fun spot to check out if you are a bakery lover. Also got a great deal on the Poor Boy bread, which was delicious. read more

Yummy chocolate pudding cake, hearty sourdough bread, and whiskey pecan tart!!! Variety of danish delectables!

This place has authentic and delicious pastries, lunch items and desserts. The seating area is small so I recommend taking to go if it's crowded. That being said, the staff are always so kind and attentive. read more