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Incredible spot to have breakfast at! There's a lot of seating in the space and sitting near the open window facing the street was a romcom moment while we waited for our food. We ordered the CATE sandwich (divine!), the banana nut bread (a slice weighed about half a pound) and the ham & cheese brioche. I also ordered a vanilla latte and it may have been the best one I've had during this trip. Staff were helpful with suggestions on what to order and pick up was easy. It was easy to transport back to the hotel and if we had another day in Seattle, we'd come back to try more!
Nice fast bakery in the area. Good coffee and fresh orange juice. The bread selection was very vast. The quiche was also a nice breakfast item to get. Good place to stockpile before a long delayed flight. Service here is really fast.
It is a pretty good spot, was actually two steps away from our Airbnb. The pastures were really flavorful and they had a HUGE selection of them, but sweet pastries were a little dry in my opinion. However, I enjoyed my raspberry lemon bread and ham&cheese brioche quite a lot. They seem to have a good quality espresso, which was indeed a pleasant surprise. The interior is really cute, but pretty polished. It's giving...corporate? I am aware they have multiple locations in greater Seattle area, but I literally had to google if they're affiliated with Starbucks (especially since they use similar names for their drink sizes).
This bakery was a lovely surprise near our Air BnB in Belltown! Breakfast and lunch items, treats, coffee and freshly squeezed juice. Delicious.
Macrina Bakery & Cafe *June 3 & June 5, 2025 *7am- Tuesday & Thursday *4.5 Stars Seating/ Environment: *Street Parking *Inside Seating Only Food/Drink: *Americano *Cold Brew *Bialy Egg Sandwich *Orange Chocolate Coffee Cake *Almond Pinwheel *Plain Bagel with Butter & Jam On our first day at Macrina Bakery & Cafe, we tried the Bialy bagel sandwich with egg, onion, and sun-dried tomatoes, which was really great--the flavors all worked well together and it was pretty filling. We also got a chocolate chip bagel, which was good but felt a bit dry/dense and could've used more chocolate chips. The americano and cold brew were also both pretty good. Because it was so close to our VRBO and we liked it overall, we went back two days later and tried a plain sourdough bagel with butter and jam, almond pinwheel, and got the Bialy sandwich again. Both were tasty, but overall we wished there were muffins without coconut or walnuts. Additionally, I really appreciated how they clearly showed and explained the coffee sizes, which made ordering easier and helped set expectations. Overall, it's a solid spot for a casual breakfast or coffee.
This was my go-to bakery and breakfast spot steps from my Airbnb during my vacation. My son said his sausage biscuit was the best one he ever had. I enjoyed several of their pastries on different mornings. Indoor/outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, a restroom code, Seattle prices. Cozy setting. Friendly staff with quick service. Order, and they will call you for your beverage and bring your breakfast sandwich to your table. I highly recommend this venue.
I really like this bakery! During my 3-day trip to Seattle I visited its downtown branch twice. Tried their plain bagel, demi baguette, Verdura (veggie) quiche and Chicken Pot Pie. All of them tasted good; I especially liked their bagel and quiche. The bagel seemed to be made from sourdough. It had a beautiful golden crispy crust, and the inside was chewy and a little sour. The quiche was a huge slice with super silky, creamy and delicious filling. The baguette tasted not bad, but I hope it could be larger -- why not just make it as large as those sold in local grocery stores? Speaking of this, you can find some of their bread in many grocery stores nearby, such as Whole Foods, QCF, etc. So you can also buy their bread conveniently at these places. But if you are looking for more interesting stuff go to their stores!
We spent a week in Seattle and this bakery was a block away. Every morning I went and got a grande latte and picked up some breakfast for my boyfriend. The coffee was delicious and I craved it every morning. I even bought some to take home for myself, sis and parents. I ate the quiche one morning. It was good but quite small for the price. My honey got the brioche sandwich a couple of times and he liked everything but the cheese on it. We couldn't figure out what the cheese was but had a cinnamon taste to it. They also have sparkling water for free on tap which I loved. We returned home and I missed my daily coffee but definitely will visit again when/if we return.
Macrina Bakery is a favorite for a reason! I ordered two of their apple pies and it was so delicious. The crust baked to perfection, apples were not too sweet and topped off with some powdered sugar. Yum! The workers were all so helpful, especially because I was taking my time to order... Though I will say, the minor attitude over my indecisiveness wasn't too appreciated. Located in Belltown, and on a Friday was for sure busy. Not really the location to sit because of all the hustle and bustle.
I came in for a late lunch and to get some desserts for later that night. I got an apple tart and a chocolate walnut tart and they knocked the socks off my partner we shared both. You cannot miss here I mean it's Macrina. Enough said! I ordered a half Verdura sandwich and was sorry I didn't order the whole one. This sandwich was amazing. Served on toasted Macrina bread with roasted veggies, shaved brussell sprouts, julienned beets, sliced yellow squash, yellow chile pepper and melty mozzarella. The chile gave the sandwich a bit of an edge. I was hooked. I went back the next day and ordered the whole one! Nom. I also got a pumpkin bar which was like a tiny slice of spicy pumpkin heaven. Staff are super friendly and it's super casual. Love coming here anytime I'm in the area.
it was pretty good, the service was slow. The inside was dirty. other than that it was just mid.
This is a cute little bakery in Belltown with decent seating. We got a bagel sandwich and that bialy sandwich. The bialy, while tasty, was a lot more buttery than most bialys I've had. The sandwich fillings were yummy. The bagel sandwich was actually supposed to be on the Cornetto; when we asked to change it to a bagel, they said they'd have to charge for a whole bagel in addition to the sandwich price. Meh, ok, then give us that Cornetto on the side. The bagel was disappointing; no good chew. If they do boil their bagels, I'd be surprised. It's a cute spot with friendly service. But it's not a standout.
Very quaint bakery with tasty pastries! This one was of my first stops when visiting Seattle. Loved the house-made sausage egg biscuit and the roly poly morning bun with cream cheese on top. Service was warm and friendly. Location is near downtown so parking may be a bit challenging but worth a visit if you're in the area. read more
Incredible spot to have breakfast at! There's a lot of seating in the space and sitting near the open window facing the street was a romcom moment while we waited for our food. We ordered the CATE sandwich (divine!), the banana nut bread (a slice weighed about half a pound) and the ham & cheese brioche. I also ordered a vanilla latte and it may have been the best one I've had during this trip. Staff were helpful with suggestions on what to order and pick up was easy. It was easy to transport back to the hotel and if we had another day in Seattle, we'd come back to try more! read more
Nice fast bakery in the area. Good coffee and fresh orange juice. The bread selection was very vast. The quiche was also a nice breakfast item to get. Good place to stockpile before a long delayed flight. Service here is really fast. read more
9 months ago
It is a pretty good spot, was actually two steps away from our Airbnb. The pastures were really flavorful and they had a HUGE selection of them, but sweet pastries were a little dry in my opinion. However, I enjoyed my raspberry lemon bread and ham&cheese brioche quite a lot. They seem to have a good quality espresso, which was indeed a pleasant surprise. The interior is really cute, but pretty polished. It's giving...corporate? I am aware they have multiple locations in greater Seattle area, but I literally had to google if they're affiliated with Starbucks (especially since they use similar names for their drink sizes). read more
2 months ago
This bakery was a lovely surprise near our Air BnB in Belltown! Breakfast and lunch items, treats, coffee and freshly squeezed juice. Delicious. read more
Macrina Bakery & Cafe *June 3 & June 5, 2025 *7am- Tuesday & Thursday *4.5 Stars Seating/ Environment: *Street Parking *Inside Seating Only Food/Drink: *Americano *Cold Brew *Bialy Egg Sandwich *Orange Chocolate Coffee Cake *Almond Pinwheel *Plain Bagel with Butter & Jam On our first day at Macrina Bakery & Cafe, we tried the Bialy bagel sandwich with egg, onion, and sun-dried tomatoes, which was really great--the flavors all worked well together and it was pretty filling. We also got a chocolate chip bagel, which was good but felt a bit dry/dense and could've used more chocolate chips. The americano and cold brew were also both pretty good. Because it was so close to our VRBO and we liked it overall, we went back two days later and tried a plain sourdough bagel with butter and jam, almond pinwheel, and got the Bialy sandwich again. Both were tasty, but overall we wished there were muffins without coconut or walnuts. Additionally, I really appreciated how they clearly showed and explained the coffee sizes, which made ordering easier and helped set expectations. Overall, it's a solid spot for a casual breakfast or coffee. read more
1 year ago
This was my go-to bakery and breakfast spot steps from my Airbnb during my vacation. My son said his sausage biscuit was the best one he ever had. I enjoyed several of their pastries on different mornings. Indoor/outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, a restroom code, Seattle prices. Cozy setting. Friendly staff with quick service. Order, and they will call you for your beverage and bring your breakfast sandwich to your table. I highly recommend this venue. read more
I really like this bakery! During my 3-day trip to Seattle I visited its downtown branch twice. Tried their plain bagel, demi baguette, Verdura (veggie) quiche and Chicken Pot Pie. All of them tasted good; I especially liked their bagel and quiche. The bagel seemed to be made from sourdough. It had a beautiful golden crispy crust, and the inside was chewy and a little sour. The quiche was a huge slice with super silky, creamy and delicious filling. The baguette tasted not bad, but I hope it could be larger -- why not just make it as large as those sold in local grocery stores? Speaking of this, you can find some of their bread in many grocery stores nearby, such as Whole Foods, QCF, etc. So you can also buy their bread conveniently at these places. But if you are looking for more interesting stuff go to their stores! read more
2 months ago
We spent a week in Seattle and this bakery was a block away. Every morning I went and got a grande latte and picked up some breakfast for my boyfriend. The coffee was delicious and I craved it every morning. I even bought some to take home for myself, sis and parents. I ate the quiche one morning. It was good but quite small for the price. My honey got the brioche sandwich a couple of times and he liked everything but the cheese on it. We couldn't figure out what the cheese was but had a cinnamon taste to it. They also have sparkling water for free on tap which I loved. We returned home and I missed my daily coffee but definitely will visit again when/if we return. read more
2 years ago
Macrina Bakery is a favorite for a reason! I ordered two of their apple pies and it was so delicious. The crust baked to perfection, apples were not too sweet and topped off with some powdered sugar. Yum! The workers were all so helpful, especially because I was taking my time to order... Though I will say, the minor attitude over my indecisiveness wasn't too appreciated. Located in Belltown, and on a Friday was for sure busy. Not really the location to sit because of all the hustle and bustle. read more
I came in for a late lunch and to get some desserts for later that night. I got an apple tart and a chocolate walnut tart and they knocked the socks off my partner we shared both. You cannot miss here I mean it's Macrina. Enough said! I ordered a half Verdura sandwich and was sorry I didn't order the whole one. This sandwich was amazing. Served on toasted Macrina bread with roasted veggies, shaved brussell sprouts, julienned beets, sliced yellow squash, yellow chile pepper and melty mozzarella. The chile gave the sandwich a bit of an edge. I was hooked. I went back the next day and ordered the whole one! Nom. I also got a pumpkin bar which was like a tiny slice of spicy pumpkin heaven. Staff are super friendly and it's super casual. Love coming here anytime I'm in the area. read more
7 months ago
it was pretty good, the service was slow. The inside was dirty. other than that it was just mid. read more
This is a cute little bakery in Belltown with decent seating. We got a bagel sandwich and that bialy sandwich. The bialy, while tasty, was a lot more buttery than most bialys I've had. The sandwich fillings were yummy. The bagel sandwich was actually supposed to be on the Cornetto; when we asked to change it to a bagel, they said they'd have to charge for a whole bagel in addition to the sandwich price. Meh, ok, then give us that Cornetto on the side. The bagel was disappointing; no good chew. If they do boil their bagels, I'd be surprised. It's a cute spot with friendly service. But it's not a standout. read more
I've been here and gotten their pastries to go but this was my first time ordering food and eating it here. They were very busy but the workers here were nice. I sat outside with my dog and was able to enjoy my latte with a few different food options. I decided to try one of their breakfast sandwiches: avocado, tomato and egg on a croissant. I enjoyed this sandwich a lot and it had a lot of good flavor. I also ordered their ham & cheese brioche along with an almond croissant. Both of these were also good. Overall I had a good experience here and will continue to come back. This is also a cute bakery that I'd suggest to tourists and locals. read more
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Delicious!! Cozy spot offers, fresh bread, sandwiches, salads, fresh drinks, gifts take home, breakfast goodies, and a ray of tea and lunch quiches and other yummy snacks. They have free Wi-Fi and a vibe about them. They offer indoor and outdoor seating and free water on tap, which is self-serve. Quick and friendly, and they bag up everything for you and make coffees on the spot read more
This shop is quaint and minimally decorated. I would say it has limited selection compared to other bakeries I've been to. The service was nice. I probs would go back if I was in the area but don't think it's somewhere I'd go out of my way. Would be a good door to grab and go. Cheesecake - 7/10, very rich but good Ham and cheese brioche - 9/10 . I thought the herbs on the top was too much but the warm cheesiness was perfect. Hot chocolate - 5/10 Mocha -8/10 read more
5 months ago
This location is a busy storefront with active bakery in the back. Very bright, clean, with great service staff. I always have to try a chocolate croissant at new places and this one was amazing. Buttery and flakey with the right amount of chocolate. Washed that down with a nice latte. I also had the Carne Sandwich which was very fresh and smelled great. Had a nice balance of flavors with a tiny amount of heat. Of course it was on a bun that was freshly baked and it was the perfect vessel for the sandwich. read more
1 year ago
While in Seattle, we were in walking distance to this breakfast spot, beware the weekend lines are long but moves pretty fast, love the quaintness of this bakery and especially the wall mural. Now for the baked goods, the croissants were flaky and buttery, the muffins were good. I did not love the bialy with eggs, it was pretty bland, however the coffee was delicious. read more
1 year ago
Great experience. We purchased several pastries, breakfast sandwich, a bagel and some coffees. All so wonderful. Friendly staff and gorgeous space. We will be back during our visit to Seattle. read more
I love the variety of pastries and breads offered at Macrina Bakery! I tried the following: 1. 8oz. Vanilla Sugar Latte ($4.55) - this is made with their housemade Vanilla Sugar, and it is so good. I highly recommend this! 2. Bialy Egg Sandwich ($10.75) - delicious and shareable. I recommend getting this! 3. Morning Roll ($5.25) - crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Lightly sweet and salty, I loved this one! 4. Raspberry Buttermilk Biscuit ($5.25) - I recommend! 5. Blueberry Scone ($4.65) - lots of blueberries and not dry at all. I recommend it! 6. Marionberry Jam Biscuit ($5.50) - this is gluten-free and had a cornbread texture. Good, but not my favorite. Overall, I enjoyed everything I ordered from here. Service was great from one server and meh from another person who was working the front. I highly recommend checking this place out if you're looking for breakfast in this area of downtown! read more
This spot was recommended to me so we stopped in for a snack. The café is pretty small but we did manage to snag a high top in a corner. The ham & cheese brioche was good but I wish there was an option for a different cheese since Gruyere is strong and tastes almost like swiss. The coffee was pretty good (this is Seattle after all) but simple. I also tried part of a sweet pastry with nuts and cinnamon that was decadent but baked well. Overall, I can see why locals like this spot and if I were to come back again I think I'd try some other items. read more
I can't believe I waited this long to try this place out!! What a great spot on the way to Pikes! They have every pastry you could want, all for about $5-8. I will say, the morning glory roll is a MUST. It is perfectly flakey and sweet all in one! The only thing I would dock a point for is that there are flies that fly all over the baked pastries that sit in the open shelf. Despite that, the pastries are too good! I would personally also stay away from the bagels - they were quite chewy in texture and hard to get down, they also didn't fair well the next day even reheated. The biscuits were a little on the drier side, the vegan biscuit also had a more cornbread type taste and texture. The line can be long sometimes, but it goes fairly quickly! A great box of treats to pick up for an event! Expect to pay about $40 for a half dozen variety pastries! read more
4 years ago
4/5 stars. First impression hit strong with this one. My friends and I headed over to Macrina for a quick bite and coffee before doing the Victoria Clipper Whale Watching tour. The line was out the door. Walking in, the vibe is energizing. You hear the hustle and bustle of coffee being made, chatter among friends, gawking at others' furry companions (service animals only, FYI), and of course, various iterations of awe and indecision as each person walks up to the plexiglass display to peep the golden brown goodies. Be careful not to get carried away, because everything looks THAT good....or you know what - Throw all caution to the wind and get it ALL. No judgment here (except maybe some jealously if you do the latter). It's hard not to stall the line here because everything LOOKS magazine-perfect. Here's where I dock a star. Taste was *almost* perfect. Almost. The Bialy brekkie sandwich is an indulgence. I got it cuz bacon, and c'mon...bacon! Next time I know to ask for extra crispy. That crisp would have taken this to *perfect.* There are plenty of soft textures in this sandwich, bacon need not be one of them. I also got the orange currant scone. I would have loved more orange flavor here. Texture was beautiful though! Coffee - great! Soy milk latte was above average. Espresso was pulled at the right time - no burnt bitterness here. I added a sprinkle of cinnamon and was content. I regret not getting a size up. Final thoughts: Overall, solid pastry/bread spot. Is it perfect? No. But *almost* perfect is good enough for me. I will be back - and strongly recommend Macrina for any of you baked good fans out there. Again - not perfect, but high enough up there to know I'll visit again and again. read more
2 years ago
7 months ago
On a Saturday late morning, I decided to make a walk to Belltown to check this bakery out. A lot of places have pastries from Macrina, but I always waited to try out the food at the actual location as that is where quality should be the highest. It was fairly busy, with a small line and almost full house - seating is first come first serve, fast casual restaurant style. I ordered the bialy egg sandwich with nitrate-free bacon add-on, as well as a cherry almond scone as it was highly recommended to me. Both items were pretty alright - I wished they were a little bit more consistent in delivering the food. The bialy egg sandwich works well for a nice meal. I have never had bialy before, but it was nicely toasted, though I wished it was more fresh as the end pieces were a little bit tough to chew. The egg is cooked decently well - soft boiled to an extent, but it was also slightly overcooked - I am not sure what texture they are aiming for on this. I really liked the tomatoes and basil they added - the tomatoes tasted like a marinara sauce which was great as I am generally not much of a fan of regular tomatoes. The bacon I added was alright - it gave some more protein but it was a bit tough to chew - I personally prefer it to be very crunchy. The cherry almond scone has a nice almond extract flavor - scones I guess are by nature a bit dry so pairing it with the water made it much more enjoyable (though, obviously, it is best eaten with tea or coffee). The only downside to this is that the distribution of ingredients is not the best - there were so many cherry raisins and almonds on one end of the scone, and I was eating just dough on the other end. A slight plus side is that, when you get a water cup, there are 2 tap handles - one for still water, and one for sparkling water. There are a lot of people filling their bottles with still or sparkling water, as it was complimentary. It was great to see that even sparkling water is free here, which is quite rare in a restaurant. read more
3 years ago
Decked with comfortable seating, a high ceiling, and a wide selection of pastries, sandwiches, and a bread shelf. You don't see the same variety and availability at other bakeries, which is a signal that Macrina's got the good stuff and people know it. read more
What a gem of a place. The coffee (had my usual Cappuccino) was fabulous, a nice and smooth coffee. So good. The only problem with the baked items, which to choose, they all looked so fabulous. I went for the almond, cherry scone. Moist, tasty with a nice crisp exterior. There is nothing not to like here and the service was excellent. Highly recommend a visit. read more
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2408 1st Ave
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