We have passed by this bakery on several occasions without stopping. Today, we decided to stop and take a look inside. Grateful Bread is a nice neighborhood spot in Wedgewood across the street from Top Pot Donuts, serving as a bakery and cafe. Baked goods and sandwiches are made from scratch, and beverages are abundantly available. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable. On this trip we purchased (to go) a couple veggie sandwiches, a cinnamon roll, and a couple chocolate cookies. The sandwiches were great and included Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber (with skin on), red onion, mayonnaise, and spicy dijon mustard. A totally tasty sandwich!! We plan to do a dine-in soon as the baked goods are calling my name. read more

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So, I used to come here a lot. It's the only bakery in the area. Around 10am I got a sandwich some bread and a coffee. They just threw the sandwiches on the counter without calling my name...fine, let me go up there and ask if the sandwiches are for me. I was met with grunts. When I asked to clarify the lady at the counter was like: "yes!" As if I was an inconvenience. So I ask: "is this where the coffee would be?" Another grunt. I clarify and she says: "it's over there, where coffee would be" Notably, no one else in the restaurant was treated this way, and I was the only Black person in the restaurant. Am I saying this was racially motivated? Not necessarily, but do I think it wasn't? No! Suffice it to say, I'm avoiding this place from now on and would advise others to do the same. The bakery isn't good enough to justify the terrible service. read more

Super nice bakers & baristas! Love everything!! They even gave my church free bread once a month!

Everything I have had at this bakery is so amazing! I haven't tried any of the sandwiches, just the baked goods- but even the day after rack is a hit in my house! The coffee is great and this is a spot that I will always be happy to stop at :) read more

A friend dropped off an assortment of pastries and everything was DELICIOUS!!! Their almond croissant was so flaky and not too sweet and the fruit scone was crumbly and soft. read more

Stumbled upon Grateful Bread while in the neighborhood. Everything was delicious!! Chicken salad sandwich, tomato soup, and snickerdoodle cookie!! Loved it all. Great atmosphere and people. Great find!!! read more

Old-fashioned chocolate dipped macaroons. Oh my word. Three different kinds of pizza wheels. Breakfast sandwiches. 12 different kinds of bagels. Everything is fresh molasses, ginger cookies. I have eaten them all and I can say this is a bakery, a real bakery, the kind you break for. read more

Whether it's for a quick lunch or a chill place to get some work or study done, this is the place I would go! My friend and I came for lunch on a Thursday around 12:15p. Upon entry, there was a long line, however, it moved very quickly. Despite the long line, it was not crowded once everyone sat down. I got the Chicken Caprese Panini and a cup of tomato soup which came out quickly and warm. This was definitely my comfort food on a cold, rainy Seattle day. I got the almond croissant to go for breakfast tomorrow. The best part of this place? They have a private parking lot. Even if the parking lot is full, it is pretty easy to park in the neighborhood and walk over. Highly recommend! read more

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The baguette was really tasty as was the vegan cookie. The Italian soda was also great. The staff were friendly and very speedy! It was pretty busy for a weekday afternoon inside. I think it's also important to note that their outside seating is dog friendly, but not their inside. It is pretty cozy for meeting with a friend or perhaps getting a little work done, though there aren't too many plug in spots if you need that. Would definitely come back! read more

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Never coming back. I called ahead and was told my order would be ready in 15 minutes. I showed up right on time, and now it's been 35 minutes--and I still haven't even paid, let alone received my food. I've been standing in line just to pay for over 20 minutes. This is absolutely ridiculous. There are multiple people around me also complaining, saying they've already placed their orders and are still waiting. Why isn't there a separate line for pick-ups? The place is completely disorganized. They really need to figure out a better operational system. So frustrating. read more

So far the sandwich is mediocre and the order itself wasn't fulfilled correctly. Asked for no pickle and there is one, also asked for extra dressing for my Rueben and got none. -2 stars The bread was falling apart, as if it's been drying out for weeks and they figured "why not sell it" but it's falling apart in my hands... not the good way. -1 star There was good amount of cheese and it was clear the cheese was melted into the meat vs a slap and tickle approach even though there was very little dressing as a Reuben should have lots. +2 for cheese -1 for dry Dr Rye bread that was crumbling in my hands with most of the meat in a hastily put together clump in the middle. I might come back but they really, really need to work on quality control. I will say on the positive side that I wasn't very hungry but I inhaled the whole thing so I'll give a total of four stars but step up on quality, I want to give five read more

Grateful Bread is totally OG Seattle, like that well worn, familiar, cozy sweater. Again, I was surprised I had not reviewed this spot until now. I stopped by on a rainy day (10/2/23), but had been visiting off and on since the early 1990s when I moved to Ravenna from Queen Anne. It was also a popular spot visiting from Shoreline when The Homie was still a toddler/preschooler. He enjoyed the grilled cheese or pb&j on their homemade bread. This is a totally old school bakery and cafe. But it has staying power because it is a welcoming, generous gathering spot in Seattle's Wedgwood neighborhood. It held its own and able to co-exist with a Top Pot doughnut shop across the street. I decided to hangout onsite to enjoy a hot mocha and a pain au chocolat. There was a constant line of customers and most of the tables were occupied the entire time I was there. A pleasant serene vibe and devoid of any hipster attitude. A major plus! read more

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Such a local gem. Grateful Bread is a quaint neighborhood bakery with family charm. My fiance and I like to walk there, since parking can be hit or miss. You can usually find parking in the residential areas though, just may take you a few extra steps. We love the Rustic Italian loaf. It's a sourdough with a satisfying crust and airy crumb. Fiance loves it for sandwiches; I love it for making toast (avocado, sweet/savory combos). I am also a huge fan of their ginger molasses cookie. It's just sweet enough with an almost brownie/brown sugar texture. It's so good! In addition to bread and other baked goodies (bagels, pastries), they have a decent selection of sandwiches (hot and cold). Coffee is also good. Service is straightforward and efficient. Staff is friendly. Always happy to support local! read more

Easy parking and plenty of space for seating. I came here on a Wednesday morning and loved the cozy vibe of this cafe. The food was delicious and at a good price. The staff was friendly and helpful and gave me good tips on what to order. Will be back soon read more

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Wonderful bakery and the best cinnamon rolls in town! I really love the cinnamon rolls here and get them often with the frosting. I've also enjoyed the bagels, chocolate croissant, and my partner really likes the ginger molasses cookie. The service is good and this place is always busy. read more

The quiche was really amazing ! Very well made. The clam chowder soup was also delicious. Also, highly recommend the chicken salad sandwich. I liked that they gave multiple options of bread. I took the whole wheat bread. You can also build your own sandwich. I built myself a healthy whole grain turkey sandwich without cheese The cafe was not super clean with bread crumbs on every table. But I liked the vibe. There is parking right outside but it could get full. read more

Wasn't open early enough for me ... I am an early bird person... if the donut shop across the street opens earlier,I suppose that says something about how amazing the bagels or breads are? read more

We came in as a party of 2 on Saturday morning at 9:00 AM. We love their location and it was so easy to park here! It was easy to find seating despite the morning rush. We enjoyed a chocolate croissant, coffee and a slice of their smoked salmon quiche. So. Good. Their pastries both sweet and savory are delectable. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Grateful Bread is a small bakery and cafe with some great options. We bought several different items ranging from both savory and sweet. The sausage and egg bagel sandwich tasted just like Einsteins, which I am a huge fan of. All of the sweets were fresh and great sizes. The cinnamon roll was delicious! They also sell bags of assorted day-old bagels at just $5, which we scarfed up for breakfast the next morning. PSA, they're just as good a few days later. read more

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Amazing customer service was astounding for my first time in the cinnamon rolls were the best ever can not wait for loaf of sourdough!!! Thank goodness I live in Cottage Lake so easy to those yummy rolls!!!! read more

As a child growing up in the 60s and 70s, have many fond memories of being served fresh baked bread and pastries, great garden sandwiches and good soup. Grateful Bread has all of these things. Nostalgia remains, for this is an incredible bakery. I have been here over six times. Loved the fresh baked bread, got several loafs to bring home. Savory items such as salmon quiche, ham and cheese quiche are excellent. Lots of meat in the filling and a nice crispy crust. Love the bagel variety, especially their pizza bagel. Pizza bagel has tomato, pesto and cheese. A great thing in dunk into their tomato basil soup. Always had tomato soup when I was sick, as made by my mother. This soup is so much better and reminds me of staying at home. Their muffins are nicely baked, with that crispy crust muffin topping that is so good. Good hot drinks too. I would rate them higher, but unfortunately the laid back and personal help disappeared with Jerry Garcia. Unhelpful staff, who often seem put out at taking your order. I am an undemanding customer. Just placing an order is irritating to the staff. Pro tip, compose your order before coming to the counter. Alert them if you order baked goods in combination if also ordering soup and quiche. These appears to be a problem with how food is delivered. Ignore customer service. They have a day old selection of still great pastries that are discounted. In summ, food is great but cranky service destroys the good feeling vibes personified by this cafe. read more

This place tries to put on an image of an artisan bakery but is just another overpriced and indifferent counter service eatery. The layout and menu were promising or at least intriguing, but the experience didn't measure up. My friend ordered some type of veggie sandwich that ended up being so overfilled with fillings that it was impossible to even attempt to eat it without the whole thing falling apart. I ordered an Italian soda and a Mediterranean wrap. Both were insipid. The wrap filling was 90% spinach leaves that had not been properly dried, as a result of which the whole thing immediately turned into a soggy mess and made the hummus run all over the place. And I am sorry, you do not use Havarti cheese in a sandwich together with hummus. Havarti cheese is mild and delicate and the flavor gets completely drowned out by the aggressiveness of hummus. This plus a coffee and a couple of take-out cookies ran us nearly $50. While I acknowledge that this is a counter service place and guests are expected to bus their own dishes, there has got to be some level of staff cleaning at some point. But there was no such thing. Every single table was filthy, and it wasn't even lunchtime yet. There were no containers available to take home any portion of your order that you might want to, so that my friend who wanted to take half her sandwich home had to resort to makeshift maneuvers with gobs of napkins. We were all cash, and after my friend graciously paid for both our orders, I asked for a $20 to be broken so I could leave a decent tip. The service person sullenly responded that she could not open the cash register without an order being placed. As a result, they got a much lower tip than I otherwise would have left. Serves them right. I would not even think of returning to this place. read more

Great location and pretty clean place. The cherry danish was excellent. We ordered to go but it was pretty crowded. Coffee was hot and good. The staff were friendly and helpful. read more

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Service was good. Line wasn't too long and wait after ordering went quick. Sandwiches and cookies were very good. The bread was the best part! Each sandwich came with a dill pickle spear. Also noticed that they had day old bagels available and a full coffee bar. read more

Cool local spot for fresh pastries, yummy coffee, and delicious paninis. The chicken panini with sun dried tomatoes on focaccia is excellent, and I also always order a ham and cheese pastry to go when I come here! Sadly there's no Wi-Fi, or else I would come here all the time to get some work done and enjoy the food and ambiance. read more

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Grateful Bread on 35th makes the best challah in town! You'll love their baked goods, too.

This is my favorite sandwich in Seattle. Such friendly service, and delicious pastries! Indoor & outdoor seating available. The parking lot is a bit small, but lots of free parking in the neighborhood nearby. read more

With a name like "Gateful Bread", wouldn't you at least expect them to get the bread right? The rye on my pastrami sandwich was dense, dry and hard...and hardly had a crust! The few thin slices of meat were about what I expected. I'd rather go to Subway... It's hip and woke. read more

Poppy seeds atop the struan are back! My family has eaten this delicious bread since Grateful Bread opened in 1996! It originally came with poppy seeds on top which gave it a nice, flavorful crunch. They replaced it with oats some number of years ago which is fine but not quite as good. But, the crunch is back! Hooray! read more

PATIENTS everyone!! Staffing sucks everywhere, it's not GB fault. Food service is not an easy job to fill . So if your order is wrong- they will Fix it. The food is awesome the bakery goods are great and the bagels are still The same. Chill out Seattle. read more

Dare I say - the best bagel I've had outside NY. I said what I said. Decent selection of treats and quiche. Friendly and fast. There is a sunroom to sit and read or enjoy a conversation. The inside is basic but bagel places usually are. read more

Great bread and service love the bread and prodect service love the different breads

Wonderful breads and pastries that would make Jerry proud. Service was quick, the coffee was hot. What else is there to say?

This is my go-to neighborhood spot for breakfast pastries and delicious sandos/ paninis of a morning! In a classic asian compliment, I really appreciate how their pastries are NOT TOO SWEET. For example--their raspberry scones are buttery, melt in the mouth, fresh, and a morning delight, and NOT TOO SWEET. Their sandwiches are also a fantastic reason to visit. I really love the club sandwich, generously crafted with turkey, ham, bacon, and all the veggies. The chicken pesto panini is also a standout and similarly large. Half a sandwich would be a filling mid-day snack in advance of a hike, a whole sando would be an ample meal deserving of a post-prandial snooze. The bakery itself also has a number of small tables for sit-in dining and cozy coffee chats. I like to go in the morning so I can choose from all of their freshly baked treasures on the weekend. It can get deservedly crowded in the late morning and afternoon on the weekend! I've been dying to try their giant flaky croissants and their plump and luscious blueberry muffin looks amaze. Soon. read more

I highly recommend this place! They bake their breads in house and they taste amazing! read more

Manager got back to me right away. It was a Covid staffing issue. If you're looking for disappointment on an early Sunday morning, look no Furthur. Bagels are teaspoon sized undercooked hard masses. read more

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We have had multiple good experiences here. My kids love going, good ambience and good food.

Customer service was good, space itself was okay. Problem was the food. The espresso was burnt, the bagel must have been broiled at like 1200 degrees as the surface was black yet the inside was totally untoasted, and the salmon cream cheese had 4 small chunks of salmon (not incorporated like every other lox schmear). Also, this is speculation, but the bagels and cream cheese used seem pretty cheap. Didn't try the baked goods, so can't comment on those. Overall disappointing, thought it'd be better. read more

When I tried a bagel from this place, it tasted like bread my mom used to make by hand 40 years ago. It's just a certain taste that you just don't get from places that use ingredients that 'extends" shelf life. Advice don't get day old bread from this place. Get things they sell a lot of and have high turnover. read more

I come here at least once a week! My go to is usually a bagel! The bagels are always the most tastiest. I also have a weakness for their delicious pastries. I have tried plenty of different pastries/treats and I have never been disappointed. The service is great as well! I enjoy eating in as it is a very warm and welcoming environment. read more