We drove nearly twelve hours round-trip to visit the Dutch Bakery in Lynden because my husband is Dutch, and we were genuinely excited to experience an authentic Dutch bakery. Unfortunately, the visit was extremely disappointing. We spent approximately $40 on baked goods, including what we were told were stroopwafels. The cookies we received had no caramel filling and were extremely stale--so dry, brittle, and unpleasant that we could not eat them. There was also no freshness or expiration date on the package. The other products we purchased were disappointing enough that we ultimately threw everything away. The employee behind the counter was not knowledgeable about the products and could not make us a fresh stroopwafel. We also found very little of the Dutch selection or experience we had made the long drive expecting. I tried calling the bakery for two days, but I could not reach anyone because their telephone was apparently malfunctioning. By the time I finally reached the store, I had already discarded the inedible products. I was then told that they would not provide a refund because they have a strict 24-hour return policy. That policy seems especially unreasonable for stale, undated food--particularly when the store could not be reached by telephone during that period. I was not asking for anything excessive; I simply wanted the bakery to stand behind approximately $40 worth of food that was stale and inedible when it was sold to us. A sincere apology and reasonable effort to resolve the problem would have made a significant difference. Instead, the response felt dismissive and left us regretting both the purchase and the long drive. Based on the poor product quality, lack of freshness dating, limited product knowledge, inability to reach the business, and refusal to offer a reasonable resolution, I cannot recommend the Dutch Bakery in Lynden. read more

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I had ordered cinnamon rolls from here before and they were amazing. I also purchased a couple hot chocolate packets for stocking stuffer and they were good. Today I stopped in and got a breakfast (Farmers) hand pie, an Irish cream coffee, and a white chocolate raspberry scone. I'm so disappointed. The handpie was not even half filled, the very nice young lady nuked it in the microwave to an inch of its life. It was dry, hard as a rock and the small amount of filling was not worth the price. I only ate half as the crust was too hard to bite into. So then still hungry I tried the scone. Even worse. A glutinous blob of no flavor. The size and texture of a hockey puck. I realized too late the the bottom was also burnt. I threw it away. The coffee was ok, but way overly sweet. I wish so bad I could give good stars but I spent $23 and all I got was a mildly ok coffee. read more

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We have visited the Lynden Dutch Bakery many times over the years. The cinnamon rolls are a family favorite (did I mention they are HUGE) along with the FRESH blueberry pie! They have something for everyone- you will not be disappointed. read more

We bought a fresh strawberry pastry for about $8, and 3 Nanaimo bars for about $5 each. The Nanaimo bars were all dry, not fresh, and all but missing the creamy layer in the morning that makes them special. We were very disappointed after years of being fans who drive from Seattle looking forward to an old fashioned bakery experience. The young woman who helped us was very nice and friendly. read more

Lynden Dutch Bakery - Nanaimo bars all dried up bottom crust and chocolate on top, very little Nanaimo center layer. - Bakeries Near Me - Lynden, Washington

We ordered the chicken pot pasty and it was so dry we had to throw it away and was not edible. The pumpkin cheesecake muffin was stale. We literally had to go eat some where else after leaving the food was so bad. Do not eat here. read more

The strawberry pie was a big disappointment. It was artificially bright red with soggy cold fruit, so much for "fresh". I would hardly call it a pie also. There was no crust on top, or anywhere. It was thin all around. They were out of coffee and spoons. And the first two things I tried to order were also out on a 2:30pm afternoon. The coffee is over roasted diner style cigarette coffee. So if you're into that then it's good. I wasn't expecting much from the coffee, but I was hoping to have a decent pastry. Some of the other treats looked pretty good though. The price is ok. parking is easy. outside seating is the highlight. read more

Raspberry pie from the raspberry capital of the world. Tart flakey just a great bakery in the area Lots of breads and bake goods. Pie was 6 for a slice bakery is over 100 years old read more

Lynden Dutch Bakery - Interior and history - Bakeries Near Me - Lynden, Washington

Super cute little store and really nice and friendly staff, plenty of parking outside and a couple of tables inside. We grabbed a couple of cookies which were not great, especially the chocolate chip was lacking chocolate chips and was very dense and extremely crumbly. The croissants were more like yeasted baked goods, not necessarily what I would count as a croissant (they need to be buttery and flakey). They were ok, but maybe they didn't make a lot of stuff for the fair weekend and the locals purchased the extra good stuff already in the morning? People seem to like it, but it wasn't for us. read more

Not for those looking for low calorie options, but it always delivers sweet treats! ( you'll need some water or coffee to make it through most desserts. ) read more

This is a storied business in the heart of lynden. they been here over 100 years so they must have been doing something right. I tried a'hand pie' (beef wrapped on pastry)...a pastie for those from the UK and elsewhere. They were advertised as '10 % off'. The after discount cost of this pretty meager offering was $16. I can assume that the price without discount is about $17 and a half? I understand that the tariff situation has really hit whatcom county hard with a seismic drop in visitors from 5 miles up the road in Canada but charging $16 for this while your competition across the road will sell you a pretty substantial sandwich for the same price is a tough ask of your customers. I asked about the price and was told "it would be the 'normal' price but there's new restaurant taxes. I understand retail, it's hard. Food outlets are a tough road but I would be shocked if they ever sold more than one of these to the said person once they had seen what they get. The thing itself was 'ok' cold in the middle but the pleasant staff member had said she would warm it up for me if it needed it. It did but i was in my way by then. At $12 it would have been expensive but in line with my upper expectations. At $16 (or over $17 if i hadn't hit the special) it was egregious. Three stars because the server was pleasant (though could hade done without the 'blame it on the taxes'). The food item was 'mid' Perhaps it's harsh basing a rating on price but it's all part of the business and doesn't compare well with other options in the same neighborhood I wish them well but my advice is double check the prices abc avoid the hand pie. read more

This place was so cute and delicious for AM coffee and pastry! I wish there was one back in LA I would go every morning!

This time around I found this spot SO PRICEY. I must have been in a really good mood the last time I came in and not minded. I searched for the cookies I liked last time and found a small very pricey package and they seem to be stale - I remember being super excited about them and this did not live up to my memory. The staff was kind of lethargic, I mean nice, but just kind of meh. Not a special vibe. Would probably not go in again the next time we are here. read more

This Bakery is located in downtown Lynden. We tried their Florentine Cookie and the Sweet Bread. The Florentine Cookie was good but not worth the price of $6. The sweet bread cost $10 and tasted so bad that we had to throw it out. The sweetness just overwhelmed all other flavors. read more

We were able to visit it only once 3 years ago. Since then they were closed for renovation. Tried to stop by today, but got warm welcome notice that due to "safety reasons" they don't work 24 Dec - 26 Dec. Why don't own a decision and just say - "we are closed these days" and that's it. Such "safety reasons" sounds like a BS and excuses. Closed? I'm fine. But own it! Don't give some lame reasons. Banner just at the entrance "eat local" is so ironic. Not sure if we'll give one more try next time. read more

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We had a cinnamon roll and an apple strudel. Both were under whelming. The prices are high and the quality not there.

Super cute and cozy bakery on the main drag in Lynden. My pattern lately seems to be going to bakeries in the late afternoon on weekends, when the best stuff is usually picked over and the pastries have been sitting in the case for a while. Today was no different as it was almost 3 pm. That didn't matter! Their cinnamon roll, which is the size of my face, was delicious with a ton of cream cheese on it. It's a multi-sitting size roll. I also picked up an almond pie, a maple bar for the husband, a lemon white chocolate muffin (also delicious and moist) and 2 ollibrullers. Fabulous. Minus a star for the odd checkout experience. In addition to pastries, they sell some Dutch cocoa, large coffee cakes, chocolates, etc. I picked up 2 nice chocolate bars to go with my haul, and the girl just scratched her head trying to ring them up. She told me they weren't in the system. A manager came by to help her and, I guess picked a price and said, "That looks fair." The girl told me the bars are $3.99 a piece and that it's sort of the price they settled on since they didn't have them in their system. I told her never mind. I asked if the bars were new to the shop and she said no, not really. Huh? Weird. Whatever. Everything else was-- in Afrikaans as I don't know proper Dutch -- "baie lekker" read more

My experience was horrible. I received a gift card from a friend. Since I do not live in Lynden and very seldom darken their door... I've had this gift card for some time. Today I tried to use it and lo and behold they would not honor it. It was only for $15. Equal to a couple of scones... and they denied it as a card that was not recognizable in their computer system... not a very good business practice... so beware of purchasing a gift card with them. They might not honor it...take the money and run seems to be their motto. read more

Staying in Birch Bay many locals sent us over to Lynden to see the tiny quaint Dutch town. Loved the tasty Stroopwafel latte and a delicious raspberry muffin. I considered taking one of everything as it all looked so good. We came in during lunchtime and the line kept growing on this very wet and rainy day. read more

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Lynden's Dutch Bakery is truly a local treasure and a great place to stop when visiting or traveling through to BC! You can't go wrong with any of their offerings and their service is equally welcoming!!! read more

Lovely cozy bakery with delicious coffee a gorgeous view of the downtown and all the gorgeous flowers on the main street.

It has been awhile since here and recall it being good yet not exactly what was expecting. Hope for more of a traditional bakery, which this isn't, yet it was still good. They have a lot of sweets and stuff like that here. Enjoyed and will be back if want this type of bakery. read more

For a group of 7 people, it was pretty quick, and the drinks and pastries were pretty good

Loved this place! I can't wait to come again and again. While I was there the owner/baker (not exactly sure) came out and chatted with a young couple who had special ordered lavender cupcakes for their wedding. The couple was so pleased, and the owner/baker was kind and cordial. We ate a doughnut which was glazed, twisted with a bit of cinnamon, and clearly homemade in style. We had a flourintine that was crispy and sweet, which was nice because they get soft and soggy easily. We got a cookie for our daughter. I'm sure it will be devoured, as it is pink and sparkly. If I had to pick a con, then I would say the espresso was too strong/dark for my taste. But that's really just a matter of preference, and merely something to be aware of. read more

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Visiting my mom's hometown of Lynden to try the Dutch Bakery. I know I've been here before, but probably 40 years ago. Wife had seen a segment on King5Evening and wanted to try it on our next visit. Everything looked good, wife & daughter had a tough time deciding. Settled on a cherry strudel (apple was sold out), blueberry muffin, and a raspberry macaron, washed down with a couple of lattes. Interesting historic timeline on wall, and fun oldtime decor. Come early for best selection. Indoor/outdoor seating available. read more

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I have personally never been into Lynden before, and yes, I have lived in Washington my entire life, and have crossed the Canadian boarder, but I have never really driven through the town of Lynden. Let's say, it's a great place. Okay, about the bakery. I love small town feeling places. This place feels right. We had two things there on our visit. Now my wife has been here before, so she led me to the coffee cake and a frosted cookie for the kiddo. The Coffee Cake was delicous. What you want is a moist but not not overly, because you are going to have it with... Coffee. The topping is lovingly powdery and holds together just enough, to be perfect. The crumb is good, and fine, and when we took it out to our family, it was a good ending to a good lunch. Let's talk about the Cookie. The Frosted Sugar Cookie was too fresh, the frosting was not yet set, which is a-okay, because it was probably taken out of the over a few hours before, and just frosted. So I say this in just, because it was a tasty and good tasting cookie. The shop is a small place, with a few chairs/tables. Expect some delicious food, and if you are on your way to Canada or back to the states, this stop is worth it. read more

Bought a raspberry coffee cake for Thanksgiving get together and it was rather like massive sugarcoating with cinnamon and maybe two pieces of raspberry throughout the entire sheet cake?! If they're going to call it raspberry coffee cake, then they should be putting some raspberries in it and not be so skimpy about the ingredients, I have also bought the blueberry coffee cake with the same results almost no blueberries. read more

Lynden Dutch Bakery - Raspberry coffee cake,note there is no raspberries inside the cake or seen from above the cake. - Bakeries Near Me - Lynden, Washington

Amazing baked goods. Place is conveniently located. Staff was helpful and pleasant. The town is rather nice. Prices were over the top.

definitely not the Dutch Bakery I remember while sometimes change is for the better this isn't. Less choices the one person behind the counter was less than courteous just left peoples orders on the counter if you didn't hear her call "mister" not your name because she didn't take the time to ask then it sat there. I could go on but I won't. Oh and there's no bathroom! read more

I was in Lynden a few weeks ago and stopped in to the Lynden Dutch Bakery and, wow, what a cute little spot! I was in a rush, so unfortunately I didn't get to sit and enjoy what I bought, but it was all goooood. I ended up getting a loaf of banana bread, a (very large) cream puff, lemon bundt cake, and some stroopwaffels. Oddly enough, the absolute best thing I bought was the banana bread. It had this rich, dark flavor and reminded me of how my grandma used to bake. It was wonderful and I can't wait to stop in again! read more

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I only leave reviews if a place is really great or really not great. Guess which one this is?!?! What happened to this place? Went for lunch and received a nasty, doughy bagel sandwich that had been heated in a microwave, a lukewarm cup of split pea soup that was so thick and dry that my spoon stood up (and not in a good way), and a cold, dry roll. Inedible. We took a few bites and threw it away. While we were there, we watched three groups of people leave due o the long wait time. What a mess. read more

Everything we tried tasted great. Coffee was hot and various pastries were just large enough for a tastes by two or three so we tried multiple. It was fairly quiet inside out of the traffic and service was great. Them more people came in and it still stayed quiet because the patrons were helped quickly and they left. Definitely a place to stop in and get a quick small sugar fix read more

They no longer offer custom made sandwiches and the ones they made (untoasted Everything Bagel with no provolone but plenty of Turkey and cream cheese mixed with some kind of tomato mix and a ham and chedder cherse croissant). The baked goods (tasteless cold lemon cookie that my partner spit out her first bite and okay Florentine, I usually finish) were tasteless. Go elsewhere. read more

Yummy, what else can be said... yummy. If there is any downside, it is smallish... but the desserts!

Reviewing for: pastries on Saturday Food: Stopped by this cafe while in lynden for the day since everyone raved about the pastries. Grabbed the almond tart and the apple turnover. Both were good and would be even better warmed up. Seemed a bit picked over around 1pm when we went Location: In the heart of downtown and parking is free and easy and can walk around after grabbing your bite Space: is tight- they have a couple of tables inside and out but unsure on the Wi-Fi. When we walked in there were people standing everywhere so no clear line. Staff weren't the friendliest/helpful in directing lines and checking us out but what can ya do. Overall, if you're in the area worth a stop over. read more

I enjoyed the lemonade! The bagel was pretty good too. I brought home the banana bread and it was FABULOUS read more

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We visited Lynden while we were in Bellingham. This is a very nice town and there are good eats everywhere. DH enjoyed his coffee and pastry at the outdoor tables. I just wish the raspberry scone had more raspberries. read more

If you're from the area, Lynden Dutch Bakery is the mecca of this Dutch village in upstate Washington. It's in "downtown" Lynden (literally a small street with a handful of businesses) and have been making breads and pies for over 100 years. The people who run it are very friendly and you'll feel like you're part of their family the moment you enter. Once you're greeted with a smile, let your eyes explore the dozens of baked goods from breads to giant cinnamon rolls to muffins. They do serve breakfast and lunch and even have bagels and coffee available in the mornings. This and their muffins are just okay. For a bakery, their muffins taste store bought v. made fresh each morning in the bakery. However, they get four stars for their maple bars. One of my friends had dozens of them flown to her wedding in rural Ohio because they are that good. Every time I come to town, I pay the $30 for a half sheet of maple bar cake. It feeds an army and will last for days. The dough is perfectly baked creating a soft texture. The maple frosting is generously added to the top creating an explosion of flavors. If you're in Lynden, stop by this location (the original) and order a maple bar. You won't regret it! read more

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My girlfriend and I had oliebollen ("Dutch doughnuts") and coffee here. We both liked the doughnuts. They were crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, not too sweet or too oily. The coffee was ok. The staff were very friendly and nice. I would definitely stop by again to get oliebollen when I am in the neighborhood. ****************************** If you found something useful in my review, please hit "useful" so that I can improve my reviews. If you love food and traveling, follow me! Thank you and happy Yelping! read more

Lynden Dutch Bakery - Oliebollen ("Dutch doughnuts") only sold on Saturdays - Bakeries Near Me - Lynden, Washington

This one biscuit with gravy was $6.75. No meat, no egg and nothing remotely remarkable for almost $7. There are several other restaurants in town where the same amount will get you, if not an entire meal, at least some protein. read more

Lynden Dutch Bakery - Half order biscuits but gravy - Bakeries Near Me - Lynden, Washington

A little over rated but generally ok. Can't say that I will be ordering anything because nothing really stood out. The people who run the place are honest, hard working and cheerful. It is located in beautiful Lynden at a prime location. read more