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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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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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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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

Le Panier - galette des roi - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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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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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? 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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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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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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Don't let the long line out the door scare you. It goes fast and the wait is worth it. Shared a ham and Gruyère croissant, a cinnamon sugar roll and a raspberry filled brioche. All were fresh and delicious. Also their latte was great. Service was friendly and helpful. Ambiance is fun - sat by the window and watched everyone at Pike Place read more

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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Fantastic French pastries, staff made great recommendations and were very accommodating and patient with the kids given how busy they are. The coffee was quite nice as well. What a great cafe read more

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

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

03.15.2025 When in Seattle, Le Panier is a must! Second time in Seattle and both times, we've stopped here for some savory and sweet pastries. I've only tried their Champignon pastry and immediately fell in love with it. So I knew I was getting 2 this time, especially since I don't know when I'll ever be back. The earthy mushrooms left my palate wanting to go in for the third, fourth and fifth bite. The puff pastry was so flaky and I especially loved that it was served hot. It was the perfect snack for a cold rainy day. With something salty and savory, it only made sense to balance it out with something crunchy and sweet. So we also got their peach tart. Unfortunately, just before I went in for my first bite, I found a piece of hair on it. I brought it to the cashier and one of the worker immediately took it back and offered to cut a new slice from an untouched tart. I have to say, their customer service was efficient in rectifying the problem, which left me feeling very pleased. This tart was simply delightful. The crushed pistachios added a creaminess to the sweetness of the peach. As all their pastry selections are displayed in a clear case, it might be inevitable for things to land on some of their items. This is understandable. We also tried their chocolate almond croissant and some type of Sablé cookie. If, whenever we are back, we're definitely making another stop for some yummy goodies. Until next time, Emerald City. read more

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Headed in for a quick dessert at around 4 pm and a lot of their options were sold out for the day. There wasn't a line so we were able to choose our option and get it pretty fast but it was still pretty packed inside and we found a place to stand at the table lining the entrance area. Tartelette Citron - It had a great fresh lemon flavor that was a sourness I really enjoyed paired with the sweet cream on top. The sides of the crust were a little hard to break through but the center portion was thin, soft and buttery. Since it was nearing the end of the day, I wondered if that made a difference in how the crust was but the quality still shone through. Looking forward to going back to try some of their other classic baked goods like the croissants. read more

Le Panier - Tartelette Citron - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great, but my expectations were pretty high due to the large amount of high ratings. What we got: Pistachio eclair, roulé raisins (raisin croissant), and roulé cannelle (cinnamon sugar croissant). The raisin pastry is a staple of my childhood and I thought it was pretty standard here. The cinnamon sugar croissant was quite underwhelming as far as flavor. The eclair stole the show; again pretty standard eclair, but that pistachio filling was rich, flavorful, and delightful. Atmosphere: There's a small "dining" area in the front of the bakery. We got takeout and the ordering area felt open and everything looks clean! Service: The girl taking care of us was very patient and knowledgeable of the menu. read more

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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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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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Came here when going to Pike's Place Market and waited a bit, but not horribly long. I am so happy we came here! Everything was amazing. The painier is delicious and the macarons were amazing- probably the best I've ever had. I wish I had gotten a coffee, but was caffeinated out at the time, so I did not. I'll definitely have to grab some the next time I'm at the market (as well as more baked goodies!) read more

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The line will always be long but it's for a reason, totally worth it. Coffee and bread all perfection, limited seating but walking the market is equally enjoyable! read more

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Every pastry here is delicious. You can't go wrong with any of them, our favorite is apricot croissant. So good!! read more

Le Panier - Chocolate croissant, apricot croissant, and roule cannelle - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great options to choose from, has a good vibe and ambiance facing the pier! Service was fast. The place is relatively small with limited seating. We were a group of 6 people, so we picked our treats and stepped out to eat by the water. read more

This place is always packed on the weekends and sometimes after work and I can't understand why. After passing this place several times to go to Piroshky Piroshky, I finally caved and decided to try it. The line moved fairly quickly despite being wrapped around the building. I read that the owners were making 'authentic' French pastries. I ordered a regular croissant and a raspberry brioche. I would compare the croissant to the ones you get at your local Costco. The raspberry brioche was very dry, almost like they made it with water and oils. The raspberry filling tasted like it wasn't fresh and was filled with pectin and preservatives. For $5 a pastry, I expected higher quality ingredients and something more on par with Parisienne bakeries. This doesn't come close. 100% tourist trap and overhyped. read more

Short line, great pastries, loaves, and coffee. Service was efficient and friendly. Seating is best for small parties, but you can also find a place to eat nearby outside. read more

Le Panier - Assorted pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a butter little bakery-coffee house by the Pike Place Market with a line out the door. There is a little bit of seating some of it having out the window to watch people walking by. They have a wall with beautiful-looking loaves of bread, a case with taste and pies, a case with macarons, and a case with croissants and other parties, as well as some grab and go packages of cookies and other goodies. There is also a place to order coffee and juice. The staff was super friendly and sweet. We just got coffee, and it was reallllly good. We had a latte and a cafe mocha. We had been warned by a local, the your guide at the underground tour, to try real Seattle coffee, and to not bother going to Starbucks (not even the original). He likened it to going to Italy and eating at the Olive Garden. We took his advice, and we glad we did. It was delish. No wonder the line was out the for! read more

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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

I come here all the time, mostly for their macarons and baguette sandwiches. This Monday at 8:30am, I sat down with a chocolate croissant and Americano. Service was friendly and attentive, coffee was perfectly made, croissant's chocolate was so good, but, surprisingly, the dough was a bit tough and greasy. I think it was the generous amount of butter they used and let it cool on the sheet a bit too long. Don't get me wrong. This won't stop me from coming. But that lost them a star. read more

This spot had quite a line, but it was worth the wait! There were so many pastries to choose from, and I had to hold myself back from grabbing everything. I got a kouign-amann and three macarons (passion fruit, pistachio, and strawberry) for later. The kouign-amann was delicious--crispy and caramelized on the outside with soft, flaky layers inside. The macarons were great too, especially the passion fruit. Definitely a place I'd visit again! read more

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Le Panier calls itself a "very French bakery". It's pastries live up to that. Despite a ridiculously long line extending well out the door, we got pains au chocolate and escargots (or "pains aux raisins"). Both were great. Textbook versions of what they're supposed to be. Tastes just like they do out of a patisserie in France. Given the long line, there was a wait, but they kept it moving more quickly than one would have expected. read more

Le Panier is such a cute little French bakery in Pike Place Market. I tried four macarons and the pistachio was my favorite. If you get four, they come in an adorable box, and less than four you get a bag--super handy if you just want a few to snack on. I paired mine with an espresso, which balanced out the sweetness really nicely. The line moves pretty quickly, even on a busy Saturday, so it's easy to grab something without a long wait. Definitely stop by if you're in the area--you won't regret a little macaron treat while exploring the market! Service: 10/10 - loved chatting with the staff ! Seating: 5/10 (limited) Food: 8/10 (blueberry macaron was a bit dry) Drink: 9/10 (espresso) read more

Le Panier - Raspberry, blueberry, pistachio, passion fruit - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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La Panier is a can't miss spot for baked goods, pastries, and desserts in the Pike Place Market area. Lines can get pretty long here but they are still pretty efficient with moving the line along. This visit I tried the chocolate cake which immediately caught my eye. I am happy to say it tasted even better than it looks. So rich, and chocolatey but yet not overly sweet. It was so good I contemplated standing in that long line again just to grab another slice. read more

Le Panier - Chocolate Cake Slice - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Was greeted warmly and made my way down the line of tempting options that quickly became more than I expected to get as I neared the end. Having said that, had I known it would be that good I definitely would've gotten more. In total I got a turkey sandwich, cheese and ham pastry, chocolate eclair, almond/chocolate croissant, chocolate mousse cake and orange juice. Everything was great (ok the OJ was good but cmon it was just juice) but my favorites were the ham sandwich (bread was insanely light, crispy and flavorful), the cheese ham pastry (super light flaky croissant and cheese/ham were perfect balance) and the chocolate eclair. This was probably the best food I've had anywhere - and I am a habitual bakery visitor with a pretty high bar for what I'd consider great. Yes, it's more expensive than other bakeries in the area and elsewhere, but I'm sure as a lot of us have learned with many things - sometimes you have to pay a bit more to get the best. read more

We tried the chocolate croissant, kouign amann, raisin roll and strawberry and caramel macarons. The chocolate croissant was nice and flaky, the raisin roll and macarons were also good. I wouldn't recommend the kouign amann since it was under laminated and the caramel was too sticky and stuck to our teeth. The line looks long but moves fast and there's very limited seating inside but plenty of seating near the new waterfront area! read more

Got a chocolate croissant, long line but reasonable prices and the pastry was good. Goes well with a coffee from the OG Starbucks read more

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Another institution that is worth the long line wait. However due to the crowd it is very hard to get desired savory items. The coffee au lait was good and the chocolate croissant to go with it was even better. The ham sandwich was really good and I had to also take home a fresh baguette. For the taste I did not mind the slightly higher prices. Is on the list for every time I visit Seattle. read more