Cozy French bakery in the heart of Pike Place Market! Lines can get pretty long with the heavy foot traffic so get there early. There's a nice variety of pastries but the beautiful Kouign Amann caught my eye. It was pretty good, sweet crispy and flaky- it was so good that I went back in line to get more pastries. The almond and almond chocolate croissant and mushroom tart made it back to CA with me and they were tasty when revitalized in the air fryer. Recommend adding it to your Pike Place list, good breakfast or dessert/snack spot after getting some Pike Place chowder, Beecher's mac n cheese, and Piroshkies! read more

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I was visiting out of state and saw this place was recommended on multiple forums. I'd say it lives up to the reviews I saw. The cafe was busy at the time and my friends and I had to sit outside while eating our pastries. I got their Almond Croissant, Eclair Espresso, and Au Jardin. Almond Croissant - Light, fragrant, and fluffy. The flavor itself was buttery, not too sweet, and was well balanced with the almonds sprinkled all over it. Would get it again. (8.5/10) Eclair Espresso - Had a nice espresso flavor to it along with the creamy filling. (8/10) Au Jardin - Tastes just as it looks, like a different form of pizza but with zucchinis. It wasn't bad but I wouldn't get it again (7/10) read more

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Le Panier is located right in the middle of Pike Place Market near the original Starbucks. It was 11am and I hadn't had breakfast, unsure on how to start my eating experience for the day I opted for a croissant and a latte. Le Panier definitely has that energy of a Parisian or European cafe, with wooden fixtures, pale colored walls and the "vitrina" or display where the bread is kept as well. There are at least 3-4 croissant options. I love an almond croissant, so I went for it. Their almond croissant was very almond forward. It wasnt bad it was just very almond-y. I appreciated that it was on the "flatter longer" side rather thant the ultra fluffy giant side. Something to be said about that. Their classic latte was delicious and so tasty- again something about taking a minute to drink it there rather than taking it to go. Definitely adds to the Parisian experience. All in all a great stop! if you find yourself at Pike Place Market. read more

Le Panier - Almond croissant & latte - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Le Panier - A Little Taste of Paris on Pike Place Le Panier is exactly the kind of spot that makes Seattle's Pike Place Market special. The almond croissant was genuinely impressive -- flaky, golden, loaded with toasted almonds and just the right dusting of powdered sugar. My only minor note is I could've eaten two of them -- wish it were a touch bigger! The macarons were equally delightful, soft with great flavor. The space itself is charming -- maybe 10 tables, French vintage posters on the walls, striped floors -- cozy without feeling cramped. Water was already set out, service was friendly and smooth. If you're walking Pike Place and want something authentically French and beautiful, skip the tourist traps and come here. Five stars, no question. read more

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Almond croissant was delicious -- fresh, rich, and full of flavor. The place is very stylish and cozy, right around Pike Street. Service is great too. Really nice spot to enjoy a classic French pastry in a beautiful setting. read more

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Was recommended by a friend to check this place out and this hit the mark. Coffee and bakery food was delicious. Loved their brioche, light and fluffy. Loved their wild strawberry macaron, light and sweet. Loved the Caffé Latte, a bit bitter and rich. Place was small, so at around 2 pm on a Friday, could not find an open seat as people were hanging out and relaxing here already. Overall, from my friend to me to you, I recommend! read more

Le Panier - Café Latte and Wild Strawberry Macaron - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Everywhere I go, I have to find a bakery. I got the ham and cheese croissant and the kouign amann. Both were ok. I think I've been spoiled by SF baked goods, so nothing can compare. I read that their sweet baked goods are better so next time I'll give them a second try and get those instead! read more

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Enjoyed this little pastry. Lots of flavor coming through from the veggies and herbs. It was served warm, which was perfect. Expensive. read more

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I had to stop by when visiting Seattle because I kept hearing that they had good macarons. I'm very picky! Well they are by far some of the best I've had. Really delicious! My bestie had a pistachio eclair and said it was good too. read more

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We stopped by La Panier about 15 minutes before closing and were happy to see they still had some croissants left. We ordered the almond croissant. It was crispier than I expected--I was anticipating a softer, more delicate texture inside--but it was still really delicious and enjoyable. read more

4.5 stars for this pastry shop. It is located in the Pike Market. This is a French bakery shop. It has good pastry and coffee. I got an Amandine pastry. It is top with slice almonds and powder sugar. The inside is cream filling. Very good for breakfast or sweet items. I also got a London fog coffee. This is coffee with tea mixed. I went there in the open hour there was no line. I noticed the line getting longer later of the day. read more

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We wanted some coffee and we were walking by this place, had a long line, but it moved quickly. We got a Cannalle (it was dry) two Caramel Frappuccinos (this really disappointed me. Because half the cup was just foam. It tasted good, but the cup was literally just half liquid and half foam.) read more

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Had a few pasterys and they were all delicious. This place did not disappoint. I wish I tried more while I was in Seattle. read more

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The best French bakery in town. Everything that they make is so good, fresh tasting, and not too sweet. We really enjoyed our chocolate croissant and madeleine. Their chocolate is not too sweet and perfect amount of chocolate inside the croissant. Madeleine is crispy on the edges and the inside is more dense, different from store bought pastries and it's delicious. Their macaroon is good and the flavor I recommend is the wild strawberry. I was very happy to see they have the Galette Des Rois, a puff pastry almond cream cake that has a very beautiful history behind the cake. read more

Le Panier - Galette des Rois - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My mom loved the kouign aman she got here. Nice seating inside here and they have a large selection of drinks as well as pastries. Very popular place in Seattle. No line when we got here read more

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Close your eyes and bite into any one of the tasty pastries available at Le Panier -- you might just think you're in Paris. Classic croissants, perfect eclairs, and a variety of other delightful bites not to be missed. read more

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There's a line, which must mean this place is good! I waited maybe fifteen minutes before ordering. The server was friendly. I didn't get any pastries or coffee, but I got the desserts like chocolate cake. It was so good and not too dense! It was a melt-in-your-mouth type of cake. The eclairs were delicious but tiny. Macarons start at $3, and you can get a box of 4 or 10 or more. Indoor seating only. They close at 5 PM. No wifi Apple Pay/Credit card accepted No bathroom read more

Le Panier - Blueberry macaron $3, pistachio eclair, Eclair Chocolat - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We came here to get dessert for everyone and we ended up getting the coffee, pistachio, and regular eclair. We also got macarons with pistachio, chocolate, and vanilla. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed them, but the overall favorite was the pistachio eclairs. It was not too sweet and it was a perfect night cap for that day after dinner. Parking is always tricky near Pike Place so keep that in mind and you will probably have to walk. The line was not long and we were in and out in 20 minutes, but this was also in the middle of the week. Service was super great too. I definitely want to come back. read more

Delicious, perfect pastries & coffee. We accidentally went to the cafe, a local couple said it is as good as any pastry shop in Paris. We thoroughly believe them. We enjoyed a pistachio eclair & ham & cheese croissant daily for our weeklong stay in Seattle. read more

Patron traffic seems to be high earlier in the morning (around 10-11 AM)-- I arrived on a Thursday around noon time and managed to get a seat at their high table. I got ample time to check out the selection in the cases before someone took my order. I got the chouquette to go so they put a small plastic bag around it (paper cone and all!). The Paris Brest uses the same puff as what they use for the eclairs so it was a soft puff as opposed to the crunchy cream puffs. The hazelnut praline cream was so rich-- it reminded me of the ferro rochers-- again perfect for the fall season. Fair selection of pastries and as I was about to leave I noticed that they sell loaves of bread as well! read more

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We were around pike place and starving. Every restaurant had a long line which was moving slower than a snail. We wanted to grab something quick and happened to see this French bakery. Though there was a line, it was fast moving. A step inside the bakery and we could smell the freshness of the bakes. It took about 30 min to go near the counter. Everything looked fantastic, we wanted to get a bite of everything there. We went with croissants, chocolate and pistachios Éclairs, slice of Tarte aux pêches and a Au Jardin. Everything we got was delicious, the Croissant au Beurre was flaky buttery and melted in our mouth. Our favorites were the Éclairs, unlike other places it was not overpoweringly sweet but the natural flavors were enhanced and loved every bite of it. The prices are reasonable and worth every penny. I would highly recommend this place. read more

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Incredible French bakery at Pike Place market! The line is ever-present, but I was able to experience this lovely spot via a Pike Place market food tour I booked. We got to try a very generous portion of the Potato bacon pastry with Beecher's cheese -- so good! Really enjoyed the pastries here. read more

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Would have loved to try more of their pastries, but only had space for their king tart (galette des rois). Flaky with almond paste/filling, it is not too sweet! read more

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REALLY YUMMY FRENCH PASTRIES! Was at Pike Place and was in the mood for pastries and coffee. My friends and I got a variety of pastries and they were all tasty. I couldn't choose between the almond croissant (Amandine) or the chocolate croissant (Pain au Chocolat) , so I opted for the Chocolatine (chocolate AND almond croissant). I ended up trying all the three and can report that I liked the Chocolatine the best! Definitely recommend Service was great and everyone was really friendly! read more

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A must visit when at Pike Place Market! Their fresh baked pastries are delicious! The kouign aman is my favorite. It is a caramelized croissant that is full of deliciousness! Pairs well with coffee. I'd highly recommend visiting during the morning hours. Staff were very friendly and good with suggestions. It is a very small shop with limited seats but a cute place to take some fun photos! read more

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Located on Pike Place, steps away from the famous Pike Place Market Neon Sign, Le Panier takes you to French Bakery Land, where the Almond Croissants and Macarons are freshly made, I came 30 minutes before closing, it was the street parking that was taking up my time, lol. But this place did not disappoint! Both are my favs and had to take a box back to California! There was a line of course to get inside, you know it is good when there is a line!! If the line doesn't stop you, the smell of fresh croissants can, and that's what stopped me! Inside you feel like you are somewhere in France, there is not too many seats inside, but they have a bar stool seating area overlooking the busy Pike Place Market so if people watching is your thing, you have a front row view! I ordered the Macarons- Pistachio and Caramel, they also serve quiches and croissants, that I have to try when I get back! I also ordered an Iced Latte with Oat Milk that made it extra creamy, overall I will be back!! read more

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We came down to Pike's Peak market to see the seafood guys throwing fish. We're weird. When you catch a French bakery out of the corner of your eye, well, doncha have to check it out? This ended up being our breakfast spot 3 out of 5 days last week. I guarantee every pastry to be scrumptious and well presented. The French attention to detail. As you might imagine the lines are long and it's bustling. Thank goodness the service is fast and you don't wait long. We usually do pastries with the coffee and tea, then buy a loaf of fresh bread and head back to the homestead. If you like to people watch, this is the perfect place! 05/25 read more

I've always been intrigued by this bakery but never stopped in due to the massive lines that always seem to be in front of the store. Over the past weekend we decided to brave the line, which extended all the way outside, around the corner, and up the slope. This was at 11AM on a Saturday and it ended up taking only about 30 minutes. Baguette ($3.60) - This baguette is not particularly chewy and instead is very light, airy, and dry. The crumb is mainly closed and is very similar to sandwich bread. It doesn't resist being crushed using a bread knife and doesn't even attempt to bounce back and reform after being cut. The exterior is thin, flaky, and crumbly with no golden brown crusty bits. This baguette resembles a grocery store-style baguette vs. a typical crusty and and chewy French baguette. It seems to be a low quality baguette. Very disappointing. If their baguette isn't very good, I can't imagine any of their other breads being any good. (2/5) Jambon Beurre ($11.10) - This is a simple classic jambon buerre, with only baguette, butter, and thinly sliced ham. The ham is nice - it's clearly higher quality than most deli ham, being not too salty nor strongly ham juice flavored. It's the perfect meaty texture. The butter is nice, allowing the sandwich to glide down the throat. It doesn't really have much flavor though and instead is a very pasty off-white color like normal bulk butter. The baguette might not be great by itself, but it works well in a sandwich format. (4/5) Amandine ($6.25) - This looks like a double baked croissant given how flat it is, but given the soft texture, it's probably more akin to a traditional almond croissant. The croissant is cut in half and slathered with a good amount of almond frangipane. The frangipane is on the grittier side, is sweet, and has a bit of an alcohol taste to it. Given how thin the croissant is, it's hard to tell how well laminated it is. The taste is too alcoholic for me and it's texturally disappointing. (2/5) Kouign Amann ($5.85) - One of the strangest looking Kouign Amanns I've seen. The bottom has a very nice sugar glaze, but the top looks kind of like a golden brown brioche or dinner roll that's a little darker than usual. I thought they gave us the wrong item before I turned it over. The kouign amann is very airy and open with thicker, poorly laminated layers. The top and interior aren't really sweetened and don't really have any butter flavor, while the caramel crust on the bottom really flavors the whole pastry. The caramel is sweet, sticky, and delicious. The lack of butter taste is very evident, but the pastry is still pretty good in overall taste, at least to me. (3/5) The quality of the goods served at Le Panier is a bit suspect. Based on what I tasted through all four items I ordered, I can only think that they use cheap and low quality ingredients and possibly poor technique to bake their breads and treats. I assume they are only popular because they are in a very well traveled location in Pike Place and have some history. With that being said, even if lower in quality, some of the items can still be decent to good. read more

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Legit French pastry at Pike's Place. Thoroughly enjoyed the Kouign Amann and the Pan de chocolate plus a macchiato. Cute little tables if you can grab one. The line moves quickly and the butter forward pastry selections do not disappoint. read more

Staff was unwelcoming. Unsure of the reasoning although we wanted to eat in we were served to go. Others were given trays to eat on. However that option wasn't privy to the only two POC in the establishment read more

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I can confirm that this is not a tourist trap, unlike some of the other spots in Pike Place Market. We stayed in downtown Seattle for three days, and we came to Le Panier every single morning. Their almond croissants are to die for - soft, flaky, and filled with the most delicious almond paste ever. Paired with a warm London Fog, it was the perfect way to start each day. The macarons were also amazing. Their best seller is the pistachio, but my personal favorite, shared by the kind lady who helped us, was the blueberry. She even tossed an extra into the bag on the house. Le Panier is one of those rare places that delivers consistently excellent food and drinks while still maintaining a high level of service, even amidst the daily hustle and bustle of Pike Place Market. read more

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I walked in and immediately fell in love with the bakery smell of coffee and butter. What more can I say, I caved when I saw all of those macarons and had to get all of the flavors! I also bought some palmiers as a souvenir for my mom, but forgot to take a photo of it. The check out process was easy and I didn't feel rushed at all. Tip: their gift packaging option for the macarons can only fit 9, so be sure to ask for the traditional paper box if you want to try all 10 flavors! read more

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I grabbed a Dauphinois pastry to go. It hit the spot!! It's a tiny place with just enough tables to get by, but it made more sense for us to grab our treats for later. We also grabbed a pear tart for thanksgiving this year, and it was delectable. If you have kiddos and wanna grab them a drink, the apple juice tasted just like biting into the juiciest fresh apple. Definitely recommend going there whenever possible for treats. read more

Le Panier - Tarte aux Poires - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Le Panier is a beloved Pike Place staple -- and it absolutely lives up to the hype. This French-style bakery offers a mouthwatering variety of desserts, pastries, and sweet treats that make it hard to choose just one (or two... or three). We tried the chocolate cake slice, and it was everything you'd want in a dessert: moist, dense, perfectly sweet, and beautifully presented. A true indulgence. The coffee-flavored macaron was another highlight -- crisp and flaky on the outside, soft and delicate on the inside, with a subtle coffee flavor that wasn't overly sweet. Just perfect. There is some indoor seating, but we recommend taking your treats to go and enjoying them by the water -- it makes the experience even better. Vibes are very chill inside and the service was super quick, we were in and out in 5 mins! If you're strolling through Pike Place, don't miss this place. It's popular for a reason. read more

Le Panier - Chocolate cake slice Coffee macaron - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Wanted a little sweet treat and saw they had macarons. I got the chocolate and pistachio for a little "Dubai chocolate moment," and both were delicious. I wish I ended up getting more! Love the macarons. The line was short and moved quickly. read more

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Light, fluffy and delicious! Our first time visiting and the pastries were so good. The employee who greeted us was kind and helpful. Would love to stop by and try some new items next time in town. read more

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Le Panier? More like Le Pani-ain't (really bad French joke). I had a plain butter croissant and was woefully disappointed by it...the outside had no crunch and the inside was not fluffy. It was more like...a mush. Like an old Costco croissant that had been sitting out in the sun for a week. Blah! Really nice and convenient location next to Pike Place market. Very lively and fun, but as far as quality French baked goods I think I'll have to give it a hard pass. Workers were kind enough! And it was easy to get my order in. Super hard to find a seat. read more

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This is a must when in Seattle. Always a long line. Located outside of Pike Place market. Their pastries were so good. Purchased almond croissant, chocolate croissant, original croissant, macarons, coffee, and mocha drink. I also bought a sandwich to go. Everything were delicious read more

Le Panier - Mocha and a box of macarons - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Yum, yum and YUM! We came across this several years ago when we traveled to Seattle to pick up our Maine Coon from a lady we knew a little north of here. AMAZING!!! Ever since, my partner has begged to go back to Seattle if for nothing other than Le Panier. Here we are. And it does not disappoint. The long line is a tell tale sign of the amazing quality and delicious food. If you're in the area it's so worth the trip! read more

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Wow this Almond Chocolatine keeps on giving! My first impression was suspicious because when I asked them to heat it up for me to eat warm they said they can't do that, but this pastry is actually so good even room temp! (I still recommend trying to get it made fresh if you can time it well) The almonds add such a welcome crunch to the fluffy flaky croissant dough. The chocolate is rich and dark to balance out the sweetness from the powdered sugar. This is really important to me because I hate pastries which are sickly sweet. To top it all off, it even has a sweet cream inside that occasionally adds variety to the experience by providing a fresh differently textured bite! read more

Le Panier - Almond Chocolatine - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington