I'm Grateful (and yes, cheesy) for Grateful Bread! They've got healthy, yummy pastries and baked goods and an array of... yes, you guessed it, loaves of all kinds of bread... even challah. It's hard to find a good challah and not good to find a hard one. These are soft and perfectly sweet and shiny. I like my bread like I like my baubles.. shiny. There is a little corner full of kids stuff and a fine sitting area. They've got great tunes and even sell some local independent music. They are the nicest and most fun of all the coffee crews I've come into contact with. I always walk out smiling. read more

A gem. One of those places I have driven by countless times. Finally had an opportunity to meet with a local vendor here. Nice snacks and sweets. Great coffee. Friendly service. Reasonable prices. Parking is a bit cramped but the nearby streets are the obvious option. read more

Being new to the neighborhood, I decided to check this place out on my way to Top Pot this morning. I wasn't after coffee or breakfast, just wanted to try some bread. I found a challah on the day old rack, which was plenty for me and my hubby for today, and got into the back of a line. Then I noticed that everyone else in the line was ordering coffee and breakfast, the line was moving slowly, the cash register did not seem to be directly at the front of the line, and other people were going to the cash register independent of the line, so I thought I would just go pay for my bread and leave. A young man, probably a high school or college student (heretofore known as "student"), was helping someone else and then he started ringing me out. Please note there was no one else right at that moment waiting to pay. The student had to ask another co-worker how to ring up my day old bread. This coworker was taking the whole "Grateful Bread" thing a little too seriously, with a total hippie costume: old jeans, dreadlocks, and yes, a Grateful Dead T-shirt, as if he were playing a hippie in play (he will heretofore be known as "hippie.") The hippie had to back the student out of the cash register transaction and start him over, and started to get kind of snippy. Then the hippie says to the student, kind of as an aside (but with me still standing there) something to the affect that he should watch out for people jumping the line. And, this part I know for sure: "it's hardly worth our labor" to sell day old bread. Shocking!! So why do you sell day old bread, hippie? Kind of uptight for a hippie. It's not my problem your cafe is too confusing to figure out which line to stand in to buy bread. Here's something else annoying -- there was a very small sign on the wall that stated that organic espresso was available upon request. Why do we have to request it, hippie? I haven't even tried my challah yet, and I may try Grateful Bread again some other time, but only if I feel girded against verbal abuse by hippies. I can hardly imagine it would be worth it. ** 6/7/08 postscript This morning I was inspired and thought, If Hillary can throw her support behind Barack Obama, I can reconsider my animosity toward Grateful Bread. Plus I was in the neighborhood, starving and wanting a brownie. Strangely enough, the mean hippie was there and was very friendly. Someone else served me, and she was OK but put the brownie in a baggie to take home, and the frosting got all over inside the baggie and hardly any was actually left on the brownie when I ate it. Also the brownies were nowhere near the cookies and so I didn't even see them until I went to pay for the cookies I got instead. So now I have cookies, brownies and the line is still crazy and hard to figure out where to stand. So I raised my rating one star because all of the stuff I have gotten there was good, but the service is still lacking, and in a town where there are so many good baked items you really need to step up the service. read more

I'm simply reviewing the bread. It was so fresh, so delicious that I wish I could have built a bed of bread and just slept in it. Forever. I don't know why people are complaining about service. This is the kind of place where you pretty much DIY. Swipe a table, sit down, eat your bread and don't expect 5-star service. It's a no-nonsense establishment where you go to eat bread, croissants, bagels, muffins, flaky pastries...mm. I'd come back here again. read more

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Talk about carb Heaven! For all of you carb and coffee lovers, The Grateful Bread is the place for you to visit. The small venue was packed the day I went. My friend I was visiting lives within walking distance and admitted to me he goes every day. (well, at least he walks there and back for exercise). I just stopped and stared at all of the food choices: quiche, pizza, muffins, pastries, sandwiches and more! Since it was breakfast time (and we were going to eat again in a few hours from brunch) I narrowed down the choices to muffins and pastries. He had a chocolate scone and I had a honey bran muffin. We both had Chai lattes (mine with soy of course). My muffin was literally oozing honey and I LOVE honey. It was just what I needed on the cold rainy Seattle Sunday when I visited. The Chai tea was good and spicy....although I am ashamed to admit that I wanted it sweeter, but I refrained from adding any sweeteners. The only downside was the small parking lot and the limited seating inside the restaurant. However, we managed and enjoyed our time at The Grateful Bread. read more

I love that this place is smak-dab directly across the street from Top Pot, which makes for a perfect breakfast/coffee alternative when I've tapped my Top Pot intake for the month/year. I like to drop in here to grab a coffee, juice(s), and some treats before heading out for a hike. They make great homemade oatmeal-bran energy cookies/bars that don't taste too dry or flavorless. The pumpernickel bagels and fresh or even day-old hamburger buns are also some of my other favorite purchases. I'm also a fan of the free wi-fi and the covered outdoor seating area which is dog friendly. I think it would be cool if they baked their own doggie treats. read more

I love their Marinara Pizza bagels! They typically come out of the oven around 10:30am and are sold out around noon. Pastries and croissants are good too. The coffee is Caffe Vitta however their vanilla lattes are a hit-or-miss depending on the barista. Olive bread is great too. Parking is awful when full though. Cars usually park right behind one another. read more

can we say consistency fail?' Ok when I want a sandwich, I am hungry. Also I want to expect a similar sandwich every time I order one. I came in once and got a great sanwich, for which I paid WAY!!!! to much for. It was good, and I came back as I was passing the place. Went in got a sandwich... same aweful price but more importantly a terrible sandwich. Hurried disrespectful staff, an owner who looks lost in the clouds. I will not be coming back. read more

Based on the name alone I don't like this place. But as they say don't judge a book by its cover, so I didn't. I like the atmosphere it has a very neighborly welcome feeling to it. Also a spot with toys for the kids in the corner (although adding screaming kids to the mix, which were present, usually would cost a star but I overlooked this as I imagine this is a plus for some). Overall the food was...well it wasn't bad but it wasn't fantastic either. The corn chowder was different than any corn chowder I've ever had. I generally expect something creamy and well corny. This was more of a mexican spice chowder, not bad but seemed to be more spice than flavor. The chicken salad sandwich was ok as well but I had a major problem with the bread. This place is a bakery so should be known for their bread right? When I picked up my sandwich a good portion of the bread stayed on the plate, meaning it tore off and I ended up scraping some of my bread off the plate to eat. In my mind chicken salad, being mostly mayo, is a rare treat so should be fairly divine this on the other hand was just ok. Not bad but far from tasty enough to justify all that majo. Finally the scone. This was the best part. My friend Megan who brought me here, and paid for lunch (thanks Megan) says these are her favorite scones ever. I can see her point, they are pretty damn delicious. More moist than a scone usually is, a bit more cake like. You could perhaps argue that is a bad thing for a scone but I stand by Megan, its a good thing. read more

Grateful Bread is close to my place of employment, so it is always good for lunch or an after-work snack. I go here mostly because it is the healthiest option in the area. But, honestly, I am not very impressed with it. I am underwhelmed every time I go there. It does tend to take a while to get my order, which isn't the most fun. Seating can be limited. When you pay with a card sometimes you have to move from where you are standing at the cash register to another place at the counter where the machine and the pen is. That can be confusing for me. Also, if I get anything other than a bagel with a spread, it usually costs more than I am wanting to pay. Usually a bagel sandwich runs around $7. I'm guessing that is pretty standard, but add a drink and you're at $10, which I think is too much for a meal that isn't complete or impressive. (I am also pretty cheap though.) All in all, this is an okay place to go for a quick snack, but I avoid having meals there because it is just too much money for too little enjoyment. read more

Well you will probably find yourself standing in an awkward cramped line at the front door when you first arrive, but this place is worth the wait. Cafe Vita coffee, great selection of baked goods, bagels, and sandwiches and soups. There is always some great people watching to be done here because of the wide variety of customers that frequent this neighborhood joint. Good customore service, although the line situation always seems a little hectic . . .there has to be a better way! P.S. Try the morning glory muffin . . .its like carrot cake with coconut packed into a convenient little muffin. Glorious! read more

My girlfriend and I had tried the cinnamon rolls at the Duvall location, and were blown away with how good they were. Simply the best that either of us had ever had. Lightly breaded and crusted like a perfect croissant, with the weight of a buttery cinnamon icing swirl to hold it together. Absolutely wonderful. We were wondering if the Seattle location was going to be as good. And it is. Simply amazing! read more

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This place is right down the street from me, and I've been meaning to visit for a long time. Well, I finally did. This place is A-Ok. Which for the viewers at home, is not a bad review by my standards. I popped in and decided to have myself a reuben for lunch. I love reubens. At the same time, I don't necessarily think of them as very complicated sandwiches, which was why I was kind of confused with the fifteen-twenty minute wait for the sandwich. I wasn't in a rush, so I was fine waiting, browsing reddit on my phone, but I do have to say, that it makes me hesitant to return except on a lazy day with plenty of time to spend. The sandwich, itself, on its arrival was a tasty thing. It did not look particularly impressive though and seemed to disappear much quicker than I would have liked. However, I can say that I have a tendency to eat more than I should, and this kind of portion control is healthy for me. Some closing remarks: the location is cozy, but seating for single individuals or pairs fills up quickly it seems with people attached to computers for the afternoon. Additionally, the price point had me biting my lip a bit at around ten bucks for my small sandwich (no sides or drink included in that price). Still, the quality was there, and though there was no smile with my service, I didn't need one. I had my sandwich. read more

The baked goods are fine but not really worth the wait you have to endure while the folks working there ignore you long enough for it to start feeling personal. Something that's happened every single time I've gone there. read more

The service was shockingly bad. A customer (woman) came to the front and asked if the soup sitting on the counter was hers because she didn't hear her name called. The employee (woman with piercings, gauged ears) replyed,"Did you order pea soup?" The customer said, "Yes." Then the employee snarled and shortly said, "Well, there ya go," as she pointed to the soup and retreated behind the counter. The interaction was extremely rude for such an innocent question. Seconds later a fellow employee (out of sight) complimented her co-worker on being so blunt with the customer. The rude employee then bragged, "I've been doing that lately. I'm just so sick of dumb questions and dumb people," and then recalled a story about another "dumb" customer and a strawberry smoothie. Not only was she a raging bitch but she was then complimented on it, affirmed it and then told a supporting story to her new feelings about the people who are responsible for why she is still employed. Crazy shit. That tall wall that blocks customers from watching them make sandwiches should be sound proofed for the employee's sake. I asked a woman behind the counter if I could please get a 8oz latte....Here is what she said... "IM OFF THE CLOCK. ASK THAT GUY." ATTN Manager/Owner: You have multiple reviews complaining of your shitty shitty shitty staff. Fire them? Yea. ***Let it be known that the males working there were quite nice. Guy with dreads was super cool. The buzzed hair guy made a great a latte and was kind, too. The pierced woman...bitch,. read more

First time i've visited this place- thought i'd drop by since i've passed by it so many times. I wasn't really hungry so I just got 2 cookies, a snickerdoodle & oatmeal chocolate chip. Sad to say, I was really disappointed. For $2.50 a piece, I was expecting something amazing! I should've spent the $2 at Specialties instead! The cookies weren't that good, I think even then ones at the grocery stores are better. Maybe I'll have a better expereince if I order something else, like a sandwich or quiche or maybe buy a loaf of bread or bagel, something that they're known for. Until next time, I can only give 2 stars! read more

This is a great place to get a loaf of bread or a dozen bagels. The Kalamata Olive bread here is divine! And I absolutely LOVE their bagels, especially the everything ones. They have good lunch options too with quiches, soups, and sandwiches. The Hummus Special sandwich is pretty good. They also have some sweet treats; although, they are across the street from Top Pot Doughnuts so they do have some serious competition in that department. Overall, great place... I just wish it were closer to me. read more

Their reuben sandwiches are to die for, their mint brownies are the perfect balance of mint and chocolate, and they serve local coffee from a local roastery! Enough said... Wait, take that back: my only problem(s): they close early and parking's really bad 6 spots, just try to avoid the early morning rush of commuters. read more

This is your typical new-agey bakery. If I was 22 I would be in love with this place. It has the quirky decor of thrift (all tables and chairs are worn and mismatched) and the funky staff of young punk rocker kids that I always was jealous of and thought were so cool because I could never pull it off. It was busy at 3 pm and the staff was a little harried, because, let's face it, the majority of them are probably 20. I had a turnover-type baked good with cheddar cheese and pico de gallo in it. I can't remember the actual name they called it. It was ok- they have a microwave to warm it up, and it is all self-serve here after you get your goods, bus your own table, etc. It had the same kind of cheddar issue one has when cheddar is cheaper: when it melts, it melts into an unfortunate blob. After removing a chunk of the cheese, it wasn't too bad. The bread is really good. I would probably order something different in the future. I wanted coffee too but they have a minimum $9.50 for credit cards and I only had enough cash for the turnover. Coffee is a touch expensive here. $2 for 12 oz. I don't know if this a place I would sit and relax. I tried, as they have plenty of seating, but there is a definite rushed pace in here. And well, I'm older now and like matching tables and all that jazz. read more

Their bagels (I usually put the salmon cream cheese spread on it) and breads are so fresh, which make them taste so good! But because of that, they are not as good if you try to save them for the week. Pastries/baked goods, especially the cinnamon roll and muffins, are deliciousssss. Except slightly overpriced. I also really like their chai latte bc it is not as sugary as Starbucks and has a bit more spiciness to it. It is awesome they have half-priced day-old breads and pastries though! Customer service is meh, just because I think they are always so busy. read more

My first visit and I ordered a strawberry Italian soda with cream and whip and a focaccia pizza. The pizza was soooooo good. The Italian soda tasted like they ran out of syrup while making it. Very little flavor. Okay experience; I'll come with friends if someone suggests, but I'd rather go somewhere less crowded. read more

As I am oblivious to most regularly scheduled "happenings", I was pleased to learn there is a Farmers Market on the patio of the Lindeman Pavilion. ATM card in hand, I walked up the stairs and was immediately drawn to the bread section, ha ha. Hey, I didn't get this body cruising the salad bar. :) I purchased a lovely Italian loaf, and something called Wedgwood Wheat...and two of the yummiest croissants EVER. The gentleman was very excited about the Wedgwood Wheat loaf as they are trying to get it certified so they can sell it at more venues!! I've tasted the croissants and they were so good, a tear came to my eye as I bit into the flaky goodness topped with honey from Bee Haven Honey in Snohomish, WA My name is James Bryant and I approve the Grateful Bread Bakery message!!! Woo Hoo!! read more

In Wedgwood's Carb Zone, Grateful Bread is a strong local player. I usually meet friends there at a brunchy time of day, and we squish into the kid area with the little ones. The kid area here is cozy, the toys are not so great, but the kids don't seem to care, with the promise of a cookie in their future. I enjoy GB's caprese panini, but have realized that the pizza bagels are similar, and less expensive (by several dollars). If your pizza bagel is not hot out of the oven, you may heat to your heart's desire at the self serve microwave. Same with the quiche. Smoothies here are large and tasty. As for bread, try the stroun (pronounced "strow-n!", really fast.) to go. It's good for toast, and is fun to bark at your friends. read more

My boyfriend and I love to spend weekend mornings at bakeries in Seattle, and this one is hands down our favorite. We've tried others and one will ever compare to Grateful Bread. The variety (esp on weekends) is so amazing. They have everything from fluffy and satisfying bagels to chocolate croissants and cookies to satisfy a sweet tooth to "healthier" choices like morning glory muffins and energy buzz oat bars. Their sandwiches, wraps, soups, and paninis are also really good. Lots of vegetarian options and everything is super fresh. Their challah is the sweetest most fluffiest thing ever and I feel like I could eat a whole loaf of it to myself. The ambiance is also perfect for a lazy weekend morning. Beautiful (covered) patio and tons of tables inside and out. If you're looking for an ideal Saturday morning: get a Seattle Times from the newspaper machine outside and do the crossword with a cup of drip coffee and a cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese. And make sure to buy a loaf of challah to take home! read more

Okay, I gave Grateful Bread a second shot, and it failed to perform. Service was, yep, bad again. I was expecting to find some kind of sandwich and soup combo, because who doesn't like a good soup and sandwich? I ended up ordering a cup to go with my hummus veggie sandwich. They were out of BREAD(!?) so they gave it to me on a bagel. The bagel was dry and almost stale - I guess it would have been better toasted. I had to remind the staff to serve my minestrone, which was annoying, but I have to admit it's a good soup. The bread it was served with also piqued my interest, although it was doughier than I prefer. I think the problem with Grateful Bread is it has too many elements without mastering any of them. Cafe? I guess it looks like a cafe. The coffee could be better. Deli? Definitely not. Bakery? Don't make me laugh. I wanted to like this place, but I won't be back again. read more

The pastries here are great and the bread's flavor is top-knotch. My husband and I have been slowly working our way through all the bakeries of Seattle and so far, this is one of my all-time favorites. read more

What a superb local bakery! Good bagels, croissants and macaroons. Most of the food is reasonably priced and the quality is dependable. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. Regulars are known and staff can predict their orders. What a fun place to live near! read more

I agree with half of the people who wrote reviews for this place that their service sucks. The girls working there didn't acknowledge my entering the store and took about 5 minutes to ask me what I wanted. I asked for a focaccia and pointed at the pesto one at the front of the case. She looked at me and rolled her eyes and said "WHICH ONE??! there are two in the front of the case. I was shocked at how rude she was. The bagel and the focaccia were both very tasty though so I might consider coming back for a quick snack again. The coffee really sucked. read more

Good fresh sandwiches salads and baked goods. Can't go wrong here. Try the hummus on rye and green salad with chicken and lemon tahini dressing! read more

My sandwich was fresh and came out quickly. The ambiance is quaint and the customer service was friendly. read more

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Love the home town feel and their bagels are THE BEST!! I have gone here for years and have never once been disappointed with the service or quality of food/coffee received. Sometimes it's just a longer wait, but that's because it's a popular spot. read more

Very cute little neighborhood bakery/coffee shop/breakfast spot. Parking can be difficult but the food and coffee are worth the trouble. I've been to Top Pot across the street and with Grateful Bread as the competition, it wins every time. I love the quiche here and all coffees I've tried have been well made. My choice for go-to yummy morning needs! read more

***wowee zowee*** Nice people, bad bagels, worse coffee. Sorry guys, you're still killing it, but these aren't good bagels. read more

If you're looking for some last minute challah this is the place! First it comes in two sizes and it's delicious! I also had the pizza bagel and it was great! chunks of roasted garlic and tomato..couldn't be better read more

Quick to take your order and quick to get your order to you. Seating can be tricky when it gets busy, but I love the atmosphere and, most importantly, the coffee was exactly what I was looking for. read more

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Loved the atmosphere of this place, a cozy bakery in Wedgewood. I got a snack - garlic bagel with tomato basil spread which was creamy and went quite well w/ the bagel. Just a really chill, friendly place to rest your yelpin' dawgs on a rainy evening. I'll try the quiche next time. read more

Bagels are oh so delicious and fresh! Food is generally delicious as are the morning glory muffins, though I would say there is an overkill on the salad dressing. You may want to ask them to be light on it or put it on the side. Otherwise it is one of my favorite joints in the area as it has a lot of space and I can settle down there to get some work done. It's quite crowded on the weekends as families and groups of friends come together together. Customer service is decent, I've never had any problems though I haven't been wowed either. Pretty much the typical Seattle customer service experience. Though they very efficiently work through long lines! Parking can be kind of complicated on the weekends sometimes, but you can usually find something. Their parking lot can sometimes feel like a bit of a trap, it can be hard to navigate out if the parking lot is full. read more

Grateful Bread - Morning glory muffin and 12 oz latte! Decadent! - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We are regulars for Sunday breakfast / brunch. Usually get 2 bagels with shmear, a pumpkin muffin to split, and 2 coffees. Their bagels are extremely reasonably priced, considering the love and good ingredients that go into them. And if they're a day old, they're sold on a shelf for half off! That's as fresh as it gets. Bagels you buy at the store are sold at full price and have probably been sitting on the shelf for a week. I love the funky local art that is always featured on the walls, and the staff is pretty consistently friendly. As someone who appreciates good baking, and supporting local businesses, I'd definitely recommend this spot. read more

I love this place! I frequent this place often! The coffee is excellent, the desserts are huge and fresh, and the bagels are amazing!! The staff are always friendly and go above and beyond, especially in the mornings when we the customers are irritable or tired! The general ambiance is also very nice and has a definite mood. read more

Great selection of soups, sandwiches, and bagels. Wifi. Sometimes a bit crowded. Mix of small and large (good for groups) tables! Popular neighborhood eatery, almost always has a line (which is a good thing). Fun place to people watch (lots of children). Food is average, selections is above average, and the atmosphere is excellent. read more