I've driven to/from Hwy 2 off of I-5 or SR522 to head over Stevens Pass many times, but this was my…read morefirst time to detour off the main drag and visit the downtown retail area in Monroe. I specifically was seeking out Sky River Bakery on 3/15/25. I lucked out with a nearby parking spot and had an opportunity to check out the pastry case offerings while in line. There's also a few tables to dine at onsite. Pleasant small town, neighborhood feel. Both folks behind the counter were welcoming and kindly answered my questions. Nice assortment of beverages and baked goods available like biscuits, cinnamon rolls, cookies, muffins, cupcakes, and other pastries. The person ahead of me made it a point to have biscuits and gravy plus cinnamon rolls to go. Cinnamon roll got my attention! I ended up ordering a ham & cheese biscuit - got two mini ones for the price of one, plus a cinnamon roll. The latter kept really well refrigerated which I later ate for breakfast before work during the week. Nice that it was a manageable size and not too cloying with glaze...Goldilocks just right, lol. Enjoyed this destination detour and thanks to fellow Yelp Elites, Craig and Earnie for putting this on my radar screen!

This is a cute little bakery in downtown Monroe! They also sell local honey, candles, and some…read moreartwork. We ordered an oat milk iced latte and a savory bread. The latte was really good, but I wished the savory bread had more filling. The flavor was nice tho. The person who helped us was very nice. It's a great place to stop by before heading into the mountains.

Came here with my kids on a Saturday Night after the Lantern Festival that we were in town for. I…read morewas really impressed with this little ice cream shop and with the downtown area as a whole. The girl who scooped for us was very friendly and welcoming even though we walked in while she was mopping the floor (and my kids had muddy shoes ). Great customer service, and great ice cream! Will totally stop back in next time we're in town.

they were open on black friday, so extra points from this yelper! it gave us something to look…read moreforward to after our hike, and it didn't disappoint! great, fun interior with friendly staff and so many sweets and beverages to choose from! we fixated on ice cream as an end of hike treat and that's what we went with upon completion! i got a single scoop of mountain blackberry, which was great. my friends got ice cream in cups and cones. no complaints from anyone. we opted to sit inside and there was quite a continuous stream of patrons around noon. it was fun to take a trip down memory lane with the collection of phones with cartoon character motifs. it is QUITE a collection.

Wow, what a god send of a bakery! Don't underestimate this small shop there's a mighty team behind…read moreit you can tell every pastry and product is well thought out and made with care for ones with special dietary needs. Haven't tried their coffee yet wish they have more tables and chairs for people to hang out. I am so excited when I found out they make vegan, dairy free pastries. Double checked. No butter used. Everything is certified gluten free. They don't use run of the mill commercial grade high gluten flour. There's also paleo, keto options. Had my doubts. I thought I would not be a return customer when prices range from $7.50-$7.95 per pastry and $23.50 for a sourdough loaf and prices are not posted. Sticker shock. Well initially. The fact that I can actually enjoy this without worrying about my health I thought let's give it a go. My husband didn't feel inflamed like he would after eating a gluten filled pastry. Even better is it tasted so good! We couldn't believe it'd be even possible?! There's some amazing bakery chefs here! Our favorite after 2 visits are their vegan dairy free sea salt chocolate chunk cookie, their classic GF big choc chip cookie, vegan dairy free banana macadamia nut muffin, and my absolute favorite is their dairy free vegan sweet strawberry scone (with rhubarb, flax and coconut). I typically find scones to be bland and dry. Not these. Great flavor and texture. I changed my mind, I am willing to pay $7.95 per treat any day! On my second visit, they only had one left on day old scone for half price. Out of all fresh ones. Still tasted decent. In fact, that's a great deal! My only concern now is calories! Their sourdough is one of a kind. It's piping hot and available on a daily basis. Nobody offers gluten free artisan sourdough fresh out of the oven on a walk in basis. It stayed hot for hours after I brought it home because it was such a dense dough. When I think about how much more time and work went into these special loaves (not mass produced) and loaded with nutrition, the higher cost is worth it! The sourdough is super moist if you don't toast it there's almost a slight tacky feel to it. Once toasted, it is fantastic. This am, I enjoyed an open faced peanut butter and blackberry jam toast. We cannot be more happy to have a specialty bakery in town. Can't wait to return for more scones, cookies and sourdough when we run out!

I liked this place. It would be on my list of places to walk into when I am in the area. A variety…read moreof baked goods, drinks, offerings. Upon entering, i immediately noticed baked goods display and the drink menu. The case was filled with a bunch of interesting types of baked goods. On top of the rose cardamom latte, brioche tart and cardamom twist. We also got a savory scone and another item that escapes me. I enjoyed the savory scone the most. It had chives and bacon amongst other things. Great texture and not too dry. The brioche tart was a meal all on its own. Heavy and will put you to sleep. The cheese I think that was in there was gruyere but I could be wrong. I enjoyed it but definitely will splooge out if you down eat it on a plate with utensils. Eventually it does get monotonous for me. Recommend sharing it. Cardamom twist was the least favorite item. I'm not sure what it was but there was an essence of something in the background that threw the flavor off for me. I can't seem to describe it. The twist was slightly doughy/stodgy for me. Maybe part of an off batch. I typically do like cardamom centered things. This wasn't my favorite is all I can say. One suggestion I would hope gets implemented is cost of goods displayed for each item. I can say I was surprised at the total during check out. I do go to a lot of bakeries, cafes and artisanal shops. I always felt more at ease knowing what I was getting into from a financial standpoint. Tip is to look at their discounted items. They are a steal. They also have a rewards program that gets you a drink with every new sign up paired with a purchase I wish I had known prior to purchase as I was only able to spot signage at the register.

I was recently introduced to TOUS les JOURS by an office colleague, and it has quickly become one…read moreof my favorite spots. If you haven't been yet, the entire bakery setup is amazing, but their cakes are the absolute crown jewel. Here is what makes this place stand out: Perfectly Balanced Cakes: As you can see from the beautiful mango cake ,their desserts are a work of art. The best part? They use high-quality ingredients and have significantly less sugar than typical American bakeries. It's light, airy, and not overwhelmingly sweet. Excellent Savory Selection: Beyond the sweets, their savory pastries and baked goods are top-tier and always fresh. Great Service & Cozy Atmosphere: The service here is exceptionally welcoming and efficient. While it's a popular spot, they do have a few seats inside if you want to sit down and enjoy your treat on the spot. Whether you're picking up a signature cake box for a birthday or just grabbing a morning pastry, this place completely delivers on quality. Highly recommended!

recieved this cake for my birthday as a surprise & WOW - as much as i love this bakery, i love this…read morecake just as much ! i received a cloud cake that was very light & airy ! not as heavy as the usual cake or cupcake you'd get. the frosting was light & sweet - like a cloud ! - & tasted of whipped cream. the various fruit on it - my favorite being strawberries of course - tasted all sweet & fresh, even being out of season. the inside layer of the strawberry wasn't even soggy, even a few days after. the cake itself was very soft & almost spongey, almost like angel food cake, but better. if you can get your hands on a cake - even just a slice they sell individually - i reccomend ! this bakery has so many delightful pastries of both sweet & savory (along with coffee & other drinks!) - i always enjoy whatever small treat i decide to choose from them !

I ordered the Farine breakfast with fresh-tasting merguez sausages. It came with excellently…read moreseasoned and cooked potatoes, delicious grilled cherry tomatoes, in-house baked wheat toast, sunny-side-up eggs, and a piece of what appeared to be butter lettuce. Everything tasted great and felt well thought out. My partner ordered the almond croissant and an iced latte, which came with a small crunchy piece of almond croissant on top -- both were excellent. This is officially my new favorite breakfast spot in the area and I'll definitely be back. The inside decor was tasteful and inviting, and the staff and service were great -- super friendly and even said goodbye as we were leaving.

Prolly the best pastry I've had around the area. Their Crème brûléen cruffin beats the croissants…read moreIve gotten from Paris Baguette, L'Experience Paris and other places. Really want to make this my go-to place, but it's ridiculously crowded, we were lucky to have found a table but it was probably the most chaotic seating arrangement I've experienced after visiting 30+ coffee shops and bakery around the area. Their pastry is so good I'll prolly go back

This old, family owned bakery is just across the street and is fantastic. They offer a huge…read moreselection of savory croissants, buttery sweet croissants, many small cakes and petit fors. They usually have both chocolate and cream cannolis as well as various cookies, donuts and sweet rolls. They have a daily bread that changes often as well as some standards. You can also order cakes and pies with normally one to two day notice. They serve coffee and espresso drinks as well. They are very customer friendly.

I bought a birthday cake here last week. This bakery has been a family favorite for years…read moreespecially for the danishes. I didn't have time to do my usual birthday cake option so I went with Hillcrest this time. It's the first cake I've had there. There was a line out the place but they had 3 staff members working and they were cheerful. I scored because I got the last small cake and it was Oreo. I love frosting and it was good but it dried up by the second day. The only other thing I would change would be to have more cake so it evens out the balance of cake to frosting ratio.

Stopped here on the way before a hike…read more Got the sausage biscuit breakfast which was 2 patties on an English muffin with cheese & egg for less than $5 You order at the register and they have hot meals like pancakes & waffles or grab and go stuff. It's a typical bakery so nothing too special about it but the treats are good and pretty cheap! It's a nice little spot along highway 2.

Awesome local bakery and diner! This place gives RR Diner…read morefrom Twin Peaks vibes, you can see local regulars and sheriffs having breakfast here. We had been noticing this bakery for a while since we'd driven past it many times on our way to hikes, and we finally got to try it today. I had a breakfast muffin. It was great, very simple yet tasty. At first I thought one muffin might not be enough, but glad that was wrong, I was about 80% full after eating it. My partner got the avocado omelette, it came with toast and hash browns. We were surprised by how fluffy and soft the toast was, definitely the best toast we've had at any breakfast spot. He said the omelette was tasty too. We also grabbed some coffee and pastries before we left. I had a spicy German sausage and a chocolate bar, my partner got an apple fritter and an apple pull apart. I had the chocolate bar later after our hike. It was sweet and fluffy, not too heavy since I had it with coffee. Then I had the German sausage for dinner. The sausage was actually spicy, not just a mild black pepper kind of American European spicy, but a real deal spicy. I loved it! Staffs in the bakery were very friendly and attentive too. I'm glad I got to support such a lovely local business. This place is a solid one.