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Iron Rooster Bakery

4.2 (89 reviews)
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Mojdeh S.

How I heard of this place: We were walking by and noticed a line outside of the bakery. We made a mental note to try it another time, sans line. Our next visit with family from out of country, we decided we should give it a taste. Type of cuisine: Bakery with pastries including cakes, buns, muffins, cookies, danishes and more. Espresso and iced beverages also available. Ambiance: The inside seems cute, though we were hastily informed that it's off limits when we tried to enter the side doors (where other customers were streaming in and out, and we were eventually told we could sit to partake of our treats). Staff were less than friendly, but took our drink and pastry orders at a walk-up window, where the glare on the pastry case, as well as the number of things obstructing proximity to the window made it difficult to see and decide. The interior "cafe seating" is limited to three tables with only a couple of chairs at each, a staircase leading up to the offices/homes? above, and the "off limits" area directly to the opposite side. The small side table was covered in a layers of dust so thick, it was distracting and made us feel like shrinking into our seats without touching or skimming past anything. What I ordered: We selected a raspberry cheese danish, a blueberry cheese danish, a slice of carrot cake, a chocolate torte, and a lavender shortbread cookie. For our drinks, a mocha, two peppermint steamed milks, a watermelon Italian soda and a large brewed coffee. What I loved: The cheese danishes were the only items we would order again, based solely on flavor, though the croissant-like base left something to be desired (seemed stale and day-old). The chocolate torte was cake-y, not "fudgey" like we were told, and the shortbread hard rather than soft and buttery. The carrot cake left much to be desired in all respects. Why I loved it: The convenience of location, directly opposite the Fairhaven green made for an easy stop. Cost: High, overpriced.

Ham and cheese croissant, savory scone, apricot danish, chocolate snail, vanilla eclair
Jenna D.

The croissants. The eclairs. The scones. The danish. Yes, there is a line and yes, it's still closed inside due to covid. Don't worry about it - the stuff is worth it. And now that the weather is nicer, you can sit outside at one of the tables and nosh on some superb French-inspired pastries. When I went, there was a full tour bus' worth of tired, surly-looking high school kids behind me, so I felt a little rushed in choosing. Truly, these baked delights look like works of art. I panicked and chose very quickly without much thought. I got a scone, a chocolate snail, a vanilla eclair, and a ham and cheese croissant. I was getting breakfast for a few people, don't judge me! We got home and dug in. Needless to say, while I didn't put much thought into my purchase, everything was delectable. It was so good, we didn't even bother heating them up, and the worst part of it all was that I had to share. Next time I go, I want to try the coffee, the quiche, and a few other pastries, and I might not even share.

So much goodness.
Jennifer J.

O M G This place has been on my "must try" list for, like, evs. Well today was the day as I found myself in Fairhaven, hangry, and needing more caffeine. From the moment I got out of my car I could smell the amazing deliciousness emanating from this tiny little bakery. And from the line at the counter, I'm guessing I wasn't the only one! Iron Rooster describes itself as a French bakery, and I can't disagree. Their display case was FULL of pastry deliciousness. From croissants and cakes to quiche and other delights, there was something for pretty much anyone. Since I hadn't had breakfast yet, I opted for a bear claw - a gorgeously layered pastry stuffed with eggs, cheese, and sundried tomatoes. Warmed up perfectly, this little delight was absolutely delicious and satisfied my rumbling tummy. No sooner was I done biting into my bear claw when my vanilla oat milk latte arrived. Served in a 12-oz "here" cup and adorned with #latteart, it was a thing of beauty that I didn't really want to disturb. So I finished my bear claw and took a few lovely pics of my beverage before I dove in. I'll say it again: OMG. This is, I'm pretty sure, the best cup of coffee I've had in Bellingham. (And if you know me, you know I've had a LOT of coffee!) It was sweet, but not too sweet. Vanilla-y, but not too vanilla-y, creamy (like it was made with real milk, but it wasn't), and the coffee-to-other-stuff proportion was off the charts. I had trouble not drinking it too fast, and then more trouble not ordering a second one! I can hardly wait to go back and make sure this cup of java perfection was not an anomaly, but the real deal. My only regret about the Iron Rooster is that I didn't visit sooner. They've been open for awhile now and I can only live in sorrow at the coffee (and pastry) deliciousness I've been missing!

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the fresh, flavorful pastries, friendly staff, and pleasant outdoor setting.

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Too good. Pricey but I have never been disappointed by anything. You are paying for the quality and it is well worth it.

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The cookies & pastries are extremely beautiful!! Servers are nice; sometimes the boss is cranky.

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Excellent bakery! We have sampled a little of everything and are thrilled to find an outstanding croissant in Bellingham.

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7 years ago

Pastries are so good and the espresso is as well! Only thing is they are pretty pricey but it is quality food and drinks.

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Best cake ever! Plan ahead to get your choice. Had to "settle" for what they had. And we loved it.

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There was hair in our pastry. Not a great experience. Unfortunatley we will not be returning here.

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