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    Basque cheesecake
    Thaddeus S. K.

    If I were hit by a meteor tomorrow, and then to my complete surprise and amazement were immediately reincarnated as a croissant... ...I would choose to rematerialize as a Madison Park Bakery almond croissant. That's because, if my new life as a French pastry is going to last only about an hour or so before I'm lustily consumed (and perhaps then reincarnated as, say, an aardvark), I would want to spend that hour on earth as the very best of my ilk. Madison Park Bakery's almond croissants are that good. Let's put it this way...soon after trying my first such croissant, I had the opportunity to compare it with some formidable competition: an almond croissant from the world-renown Tartine bakery in San Francisco. It wasn't even close. The Tartine version was disappointedly average: chewy, little if any crispy crunch, uninspired filling, a bit dry overall and just possibly a tad on the stale side, (sure, it's possible that the fancy foods shop I bought it from, rather than from Tartine directly, sold me a day-old? If so, may you be reincarnated as a limp, overcooked asparagus spear!) In delicious contrast, head chef, Provence-born Cecilia Lystad's croissant is more like the Platonic ideal (not that almond croissants were a thing during Plato's lifetime, otherwise we might find them carved in marble relief on the Parthenon's facade): crunchy on the outside, clearly laminated layers (I think that's the correct term) on the inside--nothing like the croissant-impostering ponderous, dry sponges you might encounter, say at Oakland Airport late on a Sunday night. Poor Oakland...maybe you'll be reincarnated as Paris? And just the right amount of butteriness, sweetness, yeastiness. The generous amount of frangipane filling is delightfully jammy and tastes freshly-made, probably of almonds bakery-ground early this morning. What's more, this here dang croissant is paradoxically light and quite filling at the same time (don't forget, this is a supernatural confection--only the baker knows its secrets). While the pastry was half gone in about the amount of time it takes to say "yum!" I wouldn't attempt to eat the whole thing in one go. Half will satisfy you, unless you are a total gourmand or goinfre (look it up). Make a heroically disciplined attempt to save some for an after-dinner treat. Ancient disciplines such as Ayurveda, for instance, maintain we should cover all the major taste bases--including "sweet"--as part of every meal. I can only claim I've scratched the surface of Madison Park Bakery's other offerings (whenever I step in, the devil in my ear aggressively whispers "get the almond croissant, you fool!"), though the chocolate licorice cookie was nice in a subtle "adult" way, and their apricot-almond pastry was like the croissant reincarnated as an accomplished piece of folk art--almost too pretty to eat. As is their pistachio cream tartlet. Because I'm an artist (painter mostly), and a prime way I enjoy life is through the lens of appreciation for striking color juxtapositions, I would be happy to fossilize this tartlet and keep it forever on my countertop--what gets me is that minor key combination of whimsical pistachio green swirls married to the cool red of the fresh raspberries and fragrant raspberry coulis filling. Obviously created by a chef who has a sophisticated eye for subtle color harmony! Then there's her take on the French classic Gâteau au Chocolat. Imagine if a dark brown cow were able to produce milk the color of a shot of espresso macchiato, and that dusky chocolate milk were then hand-churned into dark chocolate butter...that's my best description of the main layer of this deep, dark and dense gâteau. It's meant for those who are in it for the chocolate and not so much the cake. That said, in the spirit of full disclosure, I'm an outlier among patisserie patrons: unlike most Americans, I don't really have a sweet tooth. And prefer to keep my teeth from going wiggly. My vote is always for intensity of flavor rather than sugariness. My ideal of a chocolate cake would contain not only no white flour, but also hardly any sweetener. But then, you're reading the ravings of someone who eats straight 100% cacao baking chocolate without grimacing in the least from the bitterness. Embrace and explore the bitterness, I say. Knowing is appreciating--could help explain the growing popularity of Italian amari, which I also enjoy. Hey chef, you can't please everyone. And shouldn't try, lest risk diluting what you do best. So keep doing it. Be inventive in a way that foremost pleases you. Bake for your own tastebuds and secondarily for your fans, not for your detractors. Judging by the lineup of eager seekers of excellent French patisserie and cuisine, my prediction (and I bet you a lifetime supply of your almond croissant about this!) is that if you stick to your guns you will not only deepen the loyalty of your core base of fans, but also grow that core market. Bon appétit!

    A cranberry orange scone and a lemon tart- GET THESE!!
    Rima Z.

    Quaint cafe with pleasant service. We were deliberating over the selection, and the staff was cheerful, patient, and quick to pick up on vibes. "Did o hear someone say lemon tart?" Yes. Yes, you did. There are savory and sweet offerings available. We decided to have dessert before lunch and oh, so glad we stopped in. The macchiato had great flavor. The pastries though...terrific. The scone was just right - moist, full of chewy cranberries and popping with orange peel flavor. Scones can either be very dry, or more typically, have the consistency and taste like a muffin top. This was great - the merest hint of orange glaze on top (they also offer without. but in for a penny, in for a pound!) The lemon tart was fabulous. The crust was buttery and perfectly baked, with a great texture. Not overly sweet. The filling - what WAS that?! A hint of lemon confit? Jam? not a lemon curd - really unusual. Perfect tartness. And the delicate whipped cream topping was so fresh and airy. I'll be thinking about this one for a while.

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    Fumie W.

    ohmygosh madison park bakery i am in love. this spot is more catered towards people with sweet tooth's. i tried the tiramisu and strawberry eclairs and they were great! i need to try the creme brûlée croissant next time! the staff were all so sweet. dog friendly spot. a few seating available inside and outside.

    TeresaFuture M.

    I love exploring different bakeries and donut shops. This past weekend, I decided to venture into Seattle. While Seattle isn't my favorite place to visit due to its parking and traffic, we tried five different donut shops. We stopped at Madison Park Bakery, where I got an éclair for my husband and a lemon cupcake and pastry for myself. Unfortunately, the lemon cupcake was dry, and the lemon curd inside was extremely tart--oh my! Although I wouldn't return for the baked goods, I want to return and try their sandwiches; they looked fantastic! The area is very neat, and I recommend checking it out.

    Liana R.

    LOVE this gem of a shop! Wanted to surprise my partner with a special treat for takeaway, and they definitely delivered! I got him a chocolate ganache cupcake (which looked like those fancy fake food props you see in movies and showrooms) and me a twisted glazed donut thing (which was gone in about 2 seconds, sorry, not sorry!). Everyone was in masks, the staff was splendid and my Americano was perfect (and I'm a coffee snob). JAVAAAAA (maybe I didn't need those 2 shots this am...) Can't wait to go back and try some more of their delights!!!

    Hot Cross Bun!
    Karen L.

    Cute little bakery!!!! I loved that they had mini pastries so that I could try more things. I mainly came for the Hot Cross Buns. They were great and super cute. I took my bun down to the park and enjoyed it while watching some ducks. Awesome bakery! Very friendly staff, and I loved that there was easy parking nearby.

    Customer service is alive and well at Madison Park Bakery. The new owners, Issac and Sylvia, should be supported and commended for bringing back excellence to a longstanding community staple. I ordered a cake for my deceased sister's birthday celebration. When we went to eat the cake it was horrible. Because her celebration was in the evening the bakery was already closed. My plan was to call them the next day. I phoned the Bakery early and Issac answered the phone. He immediately apologized for my experience and offered to refund my money. He asked if I could bring the cake back to the bakery. I did. While they were refunding my money his staff tasted the returned cake. They, too, agreed that the cake wasn't good. They then tried to figure out what happened in the preparation of the cake. It was refreshing to have a business acknowledge they made a mistake and take the steps necessary to correct it. Issac wanted to assure me that my returned cake was not the standard or quality of a Madison Park Bakery cake. He offered me a slice of cake and ask that I call him after I tried it. The slice had great flavor and texture. I called Issac and let him know there was a marked difference in the cakes. Issac had already apologized, returned my money and given me a slice of cake. He then offered to give me a full cake. Throughout this entire process Madison Park Bakery personnel was gracious and provided top notch customer service. They made what could have been a trying situation exceptional. Best wishes Madison Park Bakery, Issac & Sylvia. I'll be back. Don't forget to try the carrot cake.

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    Wonderful bakery, nice people. I would highly recommend this bakery. They have a good variety of items.

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