Despite the average reviews which I don't understand thoroughly love this spot with its proximity to light rail, friendly service, and food. It is always quite packed but we've been fortunate to always find a spot to eat. It is great for breakfast and really love the breakfast BLT with its well toasted bread, eggs, summer tomatoes, and crisp lettuce. My daughter loves the Bialy egg sandwich will son favors the biscuit breakfast sandwich... we don't get tired of it and one of the few spots where everyone is happy. read more

Macrina Bakery - Interior - Bakeries Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

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The new Mercer Island Macrina is a beautiful addition! The space is bright, spotless, and incredibly spacious, with plenty of comfortable indoor seating as well as a lovely outdoor patio. It's a much nicer place to sit and relax compared to the Capitol Hill location. I also appreciated that they offer several gluten-free options, making it easier for those with dietary restrictions to enjoy a treat. Great coffee, delicious pastries, and a calm, inviting atmosphere. I can definitely see myself coming back. read more

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I used the online to order breakfast items for a meeting at work. I received an email confirmation and when my order would be ready which was waiting for me when I arrived. Walking in the staff is super helpful, friendly and whoa the items in the bakery are incredible. All sorts of coffee cakes, pastries, breads! I got two kinds of quiche that were unbelievable! Rich and creamy, but to me the crust was the star making it so tasty! Not mushy just flaky and perfect. I i Also ordered assorted pastries. I also ate an apple cornetto which was to die for! It was flaky with lots of apples with perfect sweetness not to take away from the delicate pastry. Needless to say there was nothing left after the meeting and people were asking where I ordered from. I'll be using them again for sure. So easy to pop by! And so much cooler than donuts! read more

A bit disappointed, although it was a busy Sunday morning. We waited over 15min for coffee which was really acidic (we had macchiatos and cappuccinos in our party). The pastries were ok - the rhubarb pie and the banana bread were amazing, while the dill scone was too buttery, and the almond croissant too dough-y. read more

Stopped by here for a late lunch and fortunately I wasn't hungry because the wait was long and the portions were small. It was definitely a disappointment since I've always had good pastries and cookies from other Macrina Bakery locations and thought this would be a great lunch spot. I ordered the chicken pot pie and it took almost 20 minutes to receive despite there not being a ton of other customers at the time (unclear if they had to assemble it before baking, but I was a little confused by the wait time). It was so slow that when I went to ask an employee for a utensil, they asked if I was coming to ask where my food was (so they were aware). The pot pie itself was flavorful and the crust was flaky, but the portion size was on the smaller side. I'll come back for pastries another time but unfortunately this was not a wow-worthy first experience for this location! read more

Macrina Bakery - Pot pie - Bakeries Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

Nice popular upscale bakery on Mercer Island offering fresh breads, croissants, and tarts. Croissants were fresh, flaky and very tasty. The bakery also offer savory bagels, muffins and scones. This Saturday morning was very busy; many people were having coffee and their specialty sandwiches there. read more

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Great place to hang out and catch up! Indoor and out door seating! I love the tasteful decorations inside. All very on theme and cohesive. Come on Sunday morning for the farmers market right next door! So many pastry options and drinks. Lots of gifts to purchase as souvenirs too. Water is your choice of still or sparkling. Bus yourself! Drinks get called up. We made a mistake and forgot about the drink to go grab it and we sat outside so we didn't hear the name or number called. They made us a new one... This is gonna be my go to pastry breakfast spot on Sundays! read more

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I stopped in the afternoon on a weekday to avoid the rush and crowds that I typically see when driving by. There was plenty of seating and only 2 groups in line. There were also plenty of pastries left. The new bakery space is lovely with plenty of indoor seating and patio seating too. They have a full coffee bar and full menu including sandwiches and food in addition to their pastries. We ordered their famous cinnamon roll and the apple turnover and both were great! They tasted fresh and had good flavor without being overly sweet (though that is relative). The service was medium paced, but it is to be expected on a weekday afternoon. The servers were friendly and working hard. The price was standard pastry prices aboud 5-8$ per pastry. The location is convenient and there is decent parking though it can get crowded as it is a shared parking lot. read more

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This bakery is amazing! The coffee and numerous pastry options (of which we sampled several) were all delicious. I also enjoyed the cozy feel inside. We sat at the bar style seating facing the parking lot, and it was still nice. I'd love to come for lunch sometime. read more

So happy to have another bakery opening on the island. I have come here a couple of times now with the first one during opening week. I have always love the brioche loaf in the stores so when it opened I was happy to see all the other baked goods. The store is very cute and staffs are very nice. However it is not unkept very well as I have to buss the table for the last two times. I'm hoping there will be more signs so people will clean their own table after using it? The food, it's a mix, I had good experience from the first time and the cheesecake was very yummy, the croissant was decent. This time the quiche was definitely overcooked and the cookies were disappointing. My chai latte was ok. I think I'll just come back for baked goods I like instead of trying new things. read more

Macrina Bakery - Chai latte - Bakeries Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

New bakery on Mercer Island! Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon. There is a a parking lot but with the Sunday market nearby the lot can get pretty chaotic. The decor inside is gorgeous - very modern vibes. We got their coffee, chicken pesto sandwich, and raspberry croissant. Food tasted good but nothing mind blowing. This bakery is definitely on the more expensive end. Service was super quick - make sure to double check your order when you checkout. Overall good spot if you're looking for a place to work or study or have quick lunch. read more

Macrina Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

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Macrina's reputation for quality is what brought me in, and I expected the Mercer Island location to reflect that. Instead, the meal felt unexpectedly off. The $12 plant-based sandwich tasted fine, but the flavors were dominated by a sourness that overshadowed everything else. The portion was small, and the overall balance just wasn't there. The avocado toast had that same sour edge, which made both items feel oddly one-note rather than fresh or vibrant. I left feeling more disappointed than anything else. Macrina can absolutely do better, and I hope this location rises to the standard the brand is known for. read more

Macrina Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

I want to like it, but.... It's not what I expected based on Macrina's reputation. I stopped in on a Friday morning. A BLT breakfast sandwich with avocado spread (not fresh) and a latte costs just over $25, before tip. There are not nearly enough staff behind the counter; waited in line 15 minutes just to place an order. The wait staff shout because there is so much noise that no one can hear each other (concrete floors, brick walls, hard surfaces throughout all echo and amplify the noise). There is no table service. You have to clean your own table. The latte and BLT were ordinary, mildly enjoyable. I did not feel it was worth the effort, the chaos, or the cost. read more

Macrina Bakery - BLT Breakfast sandwich with avocado spread - Bakeries Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

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So happy to have Macrina Bakery on the Eastside. Stopped by on a Monday & no wait. Delicious & tempting pastries were on display. We tried almond pinwheel ( I like this better than almond croissants), apple turnover (huge!), and a chocolate peanut butter cookie (wow). Everything was good, free sparkling water is a nice bonus too. Plenty of seating. I left my baguette behind on the counter....ugh..otherwise, a great visit! Same parking lot as Pagliacci pizza. Check it out on Mercer Island! I'll be back soon for more pastries & coffee. read more

Macrina Bakery - Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

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Finally a great bakery, cafe and coffee shop on MI! Swing by on opening day and grabbed some pastries and their awesome granola but wished I could've gotten more, which means I'll definitely need to go back again very soon. The bread selections are top notch and the baked items are all worth a try. read more

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Oh Boy eastside we are so lucky to have a Macrina Bakery now on Mercer Island. This location opened on 7/5/2025 and it is a beautiful location. Service was fast and friendly and there is lots of places to sit both inside and outside. Just like other locations, there are lots of goodies and sandwiches for all and the coffee is amazing and served in-house in ceramic cups. One of my true favorite things at all of these locations is the option for sparling water as well as still. If you choose to go on Sunday's go early as the Mercer Island Farmer's market is right next door and it can get busy. Love Macrina's and the new location is awesome. read more

Macrina Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

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This is definitely going to be one of my go-to bakery/breakfast spots! The line was out the door when we first got there, but it moved at a decent pace and also gave us time to figure out what we wanted to get once we were able to peruse their pastry case. Everything was so good, but personal faves from everything we got were the Buttermilk Biscuit and Sausage Breakfast Biscuit! read more

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We had hot Matcha Latte and the CATE breakfast sandwich. The CATE breakfast sandwich was only ok with very little flavor. The Matcha Latte had insufficient matcha flavor and was only lukewarm. For the breakfast sandwich and latte, I would give this place 1-2 stars. However, the atmosphere was good/comfortable for us to hang and chat with our friends. Due to the location and atmosphere, will give this place one more try. read more

The new neighborhood coffee spot for conversation, remote work, and fantastic hot and cold beverages with tasty baked choices, of course. Small but fantastic GF choices too! read more

Edit: The parking lot stalls in front of the restaurant are repaved now! It was exciting to have a bakery with coffee in this location. They seem to offer a wide variety of sandwiches, baked goods and coffee. The store is decorated very nice. I've had several coffees and a matcha. None of them have been very good. Staff is "interesting"... Also because of this restaurant opening here, parking lot is atrocious and the likelihood of getting hit or a fender bender is high. It was bad before..Not the restaurants fault, but the landlord for not taking into consideration the parking lot and repainting the stalls to accommodate the flow. read more

Enjoyed this little spot. Had a great cup of cappuccino and a GF pastry. Wife had a chocolate milk and a pastry also. read more

3.55 for a ginger molasses cookie. We came later but they don't have a discount for cookies 30 minutes before closing.

Good food and drinks. Nice ambience. Few servers need to improve customer service skills.

nice people nice decor infuriating process. -- wait in line to order --wait (separately) to pay --wait for your order. all in separate stations. read more

With the demise of Tully's and the decline in popular culture of Starbucks, it is wonderful to have Macrina on the Island with it's excellent bakery and perfect coffee (not SBs bitter brew), comfortable seating , parking, and non-grocery outlet atmosphere, it is my favorite. I can almost close my eyes and feel that I am back at Mama's Deli. read more

2stars for lovely new bakery. Sadly, very dry baked goods (cookies, bagels, rolls). Great space -

Delicious, but the portion sizes are ridiculous and unhealthy! I want a quaint European cafe experience, not American overeating and sugar overdose. +1 star gratitude for bringing the food to our table (when other places ask for a 20% tip while expecting you to place your own order and bus your own table). Macrina has potential but will need some changes to compete with La Fete and L'Experience on Mercer Island. read more

Macrina Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Mercer Island, Washington

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So great to have a Macrina on the island. After a few opening week glitches, they've settled in to their system. Great baked stuff, coffee, service, etc. And the location is fun, especially on sunday when the MI farmer's market is hopping. read more

I was NOT impressed with this place. The croissant and the scone were both dry and hard, and the garlic cheesy loaf turned moldy within 48 hours. read more

I am happy that Macrina's is on the Island. I visited today for the first time. I realize that they are busy, however, they delivered my first sandwich (Breakfast BLT) and I had to wait another 12 minutes for my Cate sandwich. I ordered to go and both to go boxes have grease marks on the to-go boxes. I communicated with them twice to check on my second sandwich. I think they need to communicate better with the customer and complete the food orders together. read more

Always understaffed. Wait 25 mins for a day old croissant for only $7. Ambiance good, bathrooms clean, food generally ok....but the service. A disaster. read more

The food was good, and so was the coffee. I loved the quiche, but my friend had the chicken pot pie and it had a soggy bottom. But the NOISE! OMG it was loud. Do not even try to have a conversation there. This place really needs curtains or some kind of fabric to absorb the incredible racket. I would never go back. read more

The Mercer Island store falls short of the SODO location. The sandwiches are mostly bread, the coffee was weak (a real shock), but the bakery items are ok. It's very popular, and the all the hard surfaces make it hard place to hold a conversation even at a small table.. read more

Macrina is a nice-looking café and the baked goods are good, but the prices are extremely high and the service is slow. The ordering system makes no sense: instead of ordering at a counter, someone with an iPad takes your order and then walks you to the register to pay. This creates unnecessary bottlenecks and long waits even when the café is almost empty. I've waited around ten minutes for an eight-dollar iced coffee with no line ahead of me. The experience doesn't match the price point, and the delays make it hard to justify coming back. read more

Excellent food and service! Very nice and tasty bakery treats. I would get the cinnamon rolls every time.

always hit or miss on the coffee but I think I've had more bad than good ones. sadly. when they make it right it's very good!

I loved this spot! They had great pastries, a lot of seating, and open later than most things on the island! Would totally reccomend