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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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

Le Panier - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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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Stopped by this gem when I was in town and at first it looked like any other bakery Ive been to and boy was I in for a rude awakening. I ordered a few pastries but the ones that stood out were the almond and butter croissants. My goodness they were so delicious and Im so sad you guys dont have a location here in LA. I will come out there just to visit this place and others and head back home. great place will be back because you have a fan for life. 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

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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You can't walk by and not go in to grab some yummy coffee and pastries! Located a few stores down from the first Starbucks, Le Panier definitely has their own line out the door. Macarons - I grabbed these the morning of my flight home and they were still in perfect condition after all the travel. Caramel macarons were fantastic with a great balance. Service was quick and friendly. Its a cute spot and very busy for morning rush. Parking can be a hassle as you are smack in the middle of Pike Place Market. Definitely recommended! read more

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this place was a must-try on our list while we were in seattle. we ordered the apricot croissant and pain de chocolat. both were so very good! so flakey and fresh. there were so many other options and everything looked delicious. the people working here were all so nice and friendly as well. this place was pretty packed when we came as there is not a ton of seating. they also do have a coffee bar inside to grab a yummy drink. highly recommend this place if you are visiting seattle! read more

Le Panier - Pain de Chocolat and Apricot Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I had gone to Bakery Nouveau, and perhaps, comparing with that bakery, Le Panier fell flat to me. The only thing I liked was the mushroom pastry - the mushrooms themselves were good, although the pastry itself was not bad, but unassuming which perhaps is intentional to let the mushrooms shine. I had the chocolatine (not bad, but not worth coming back here just for this) and the kouign amann (looks much more laminated than it actually is) as well. read more

You must go! This bakery and patisserie is to die for. I first came 8 years ago and my stop here this morning was just as excellent. Located in the north side of the public market area, it has a small seating area so plan to find a nice place to sit outside. The pastries are light and flavorful. The breads are amazing. They offer a full coffee bar and togo gift bags for things like the macaroons. They are open until 6pm so if you are visiting you can grab tomorrow's breakfast or get something to go before your flight. They have plenty of staff on hand so even though the line gets long it moves pretty quickly. read more

Le Panier - Macaroon flavors - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Something I learned about working in Downtown Seattle for so long is that operations at the Market are historic, tight-knit, and cyclical. Fall through Spring is when the vendors get to recharge after a busy summer. I like to visit the Market during the off-peak season. Kids are back in school and the last cruise ship usually heads out mid-October. This is the ideal time for locals to visit. It's a slower pace with more space to walk around and shorter wait times in lines. Sure it's colder and wetter but I'm used to it. Coffee and a good jacket helps :) Whenever I prepare a charcuterie board for a party, I get my bread here. I want the best quality for my guests. Their pastries and sandwiches are pretty good too. The staff are kind and helpful. If I'm in a rush I'll park in the Market Garage, but if I'm not on a time constraint I'll usually catch the light rail into town. The bakery is pretty easy to get to. They're right off the main drag and not hidden in the depths of the Market. read more

Quite the treat! Eclairs and Napoleon are among the best in the city. Worth a stop if you are perusing the market or taking a walk on your lunch break. One of our go to pastry spots. read more

I have been coming here for years just never done a review. Did the Au Jardin flatbread with a macaron. Pretty good flatbread with veggies and parmesan. It was a tad on the salty side. The cafe macaron was very good. I usually get the pain au chocolate which is very good. Service always with a smile read more

Le Panier - Au Jardin with Cafe Macaron - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Le Panier's savory pastries is definitely better than their sweet pastries. Their spinach epinard was surprisingly good and super underrated. As for their sweets, it was only okay. A lot of their selections looked very pale and didn't have that golden consistency when looking for that perfect croissant. We ordered the kouign-amann and the chocolatine, and the chocolatine could had used a bit more flavoring. As for the service and wait, unlike most pastry places I've been too, they are well stocked. Le Panier had plenty of pastries in the back waiting to be sold and the staff are super friendly and kind. The person helping us grabbed a fresh one from the back and that really pushed the experience over the top. We appreciated that a lot. There is a bit of a wait, and the space is a medium sized cafe and bakery. Be prepared to wait a minimum of 15 minutes and lines can go as long as down the block. Get there early! read more

Love that this place was along the same street as other shops. Couldn't help but stop in and check out the baked goods! They all looked lovely and appeared to be a good mix of sweet and savory. Came in around 10am, was a short line and very friendly service! The interior felt very cozy and lots of room to sit inside to enjoy your pastries. Tried the chocolate almond croissant and it was filling! Although it tasted much better once warmed at home. So if you're able to have good self control I'd recommend to wait til it's warmed! read more

The only thing bad about this bakery is that even with a long line, it's always worth the wait! From pastries to croissants and their fresh baked bread, I don't think there's a bad choice to be had. My absolute favorite is the palmiere- so simple and so yummy! read more

Fabulous breads and pastries! The macaroons are spectacular! This is our 3rd visit.....a non-negotiable stop every time we are in Seattle!

What a little gem of a bakery right in the middle of the hustle of Pike Place. I had just eaten a giant brunch, so wasn't hungry, but definitely wanted to get something for later. The young woman behind the counter helped me decide on the almond croissant, as "nowhere else has almond croissants like these." She was right! Wish I could've eaten it with a hot latte at the time, but they were out of espresso. Guess it means I'll just have to come back! read more

Le Panier - Almond Croissant au Buerre - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The environment and ambience amazing. Their cakes and pastries are delicious and service always comes with a smile. I love the one in Pikes Place Market. read more

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Came in this Friday morning before 8:15 to no line and an amazing selection of pastries! Picked up a pain chocolate for later and a mushroom pastry! Also had a mint tea! Service was fast and friendly and the food was so delicious, I can't wait to go back. I usually avoid le panier because of the line but it's worth it (the line does move quickly!). read more

Le Panier - Mushroom pastry and herbal tea - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If this was France, the baguette would be in prison for murder. It tastes like $1 scratchy, dry grocery store bread, but worse. One star for the decent onion cheese danish, but will not be back to this tourist trap using cheap ingredients. read more

I love Le Panier. We come here every time we visit Seattle. Service is always great and their croissants are just delightful. My personal favorite is the raspberry filled croissant. So delicious. There is always a line out the door, and for good reason. The only critique I could offer is it's very warm inside, and if you are there on a hot sunny day it can be a bit much. But grabbing a croissant to go eat with a view of the water outside Pike Place Market? Unbeatable combo. read more

One of my favorite spots in Pike Place! La Panier, established since 1983, is one of the most visited eateries in the area. They specialize in French pastries, bread, cakes, cookies, macarons, and coffee. [Ambiance] quaint, bustling with tons of visitors and the Parisian-style decor adds a touch of warmth and charm to the bakery. Just as we anticipated, there was a line going out of the door when we arrived. As we patiently waited, it was great to see that the bakery was jam-packed with tons of people from all over the world (everyone was speaking a different language). There were so many tempting options to choose from, but here's what I tried: * Almond Croissant - Divine!! This was so good that it still haunts my tastebuds. I had it twice, and the second time, it was fresh out of the oven -- still warm! * Kouign Aman (caramelized croissant) - It was tasty, but the almond croissant was better. The seating options are limited and fills up quickly, so we grabbed our pastries and found a cozy spot across the street to enjoy them. Overall: 5-stars! La Panier definitely lives up to its reputation. read more

Le Panier - Kouign Aman - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you're looking for French bakes in the heart of Seattle, try Le Panier in Pikes. You'll not be let down. Their croissants, eclairs, sables and eclairs are my favorite. I've tried macarons from so many bakeries in Seattle and the one here, has to be my favorite. They never go wrong with their flavors. And the eclairs are always light like a cloud and melt in your mouth. Absolutely delicious! read more

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Is anyone alive able to eat a croissant without the flakes getting everywhere??? Maybe it's just a Jimi problem. The flakes get in the plate on my shirt on the floor you name it. Still worth eating em every time. Cinnamon roll had me on a roll. Good base for a great day in Seattle with my bride. We might come back for our 5th anniversary. 5 stars read more

French bakery in Seattle's Pike Place Market is also quite popular for its breakfast options. Came in here and almost all the table seats were filled with people. To the point where once you ordered and were waiting for our food we had to share at one of the community tables. Their French Bread and pastries look amazing in here. I wish I had a store like this in LA! They have been open since 1983 and give their taste of French bakery items. We got delicious tasty macarons and this is a must-get for sure! Eclairs are also delicious and their meringue. Don't forget about this place and yes be hungry to try more items! read more

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Great bakery treats! They have a lot of options and everything was delicious. The prices of the items are a bit difficult to find, but they're either labeled on the name card or on a separate menu. Compared to other bakeries that offer the same treats, the prices are a bit higher considering the size of everything. * Pain au Chocolat: 7/10 - not enough chocolate filling * Jambon Mornay (Ham & Cheese): 10/10 - mozarella on top was a nice touch * Joséphine: 10/10 - creamy and nice custard The workers were super nice and friendly. The shop is kind of small, but there are a good amount of tables and chairs. There's also a self-serve water dispenser on the side which was nice. Perfect for a quick bite at Pike Place! read more

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