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    Paper love cake (the pink one)
    Hani K.

    Overall the flavors are very evident in their cakes and go well together, however the cake itself was quite dry. That's also the consensus a lot of ny friends and I have reached. But very unique. Store's very calm and there's a cute donut shop next door as well as a lot of other places to visit along the street and blocks nearby. Service is very kind!

    Kathryn O.

    Lovely cake shop with unique rectangular cake slices. They offer fun Asian inspired flavors like miso, passion fruit and more. I came with a group and we got a slice of each flavor in the shop to them all and were not disappointed!! The cakes were moist, flavorful and appealingly decorated. The staff were patient and the seating area had some couches which were able to see my party of six. Would recommend and will be back!

    Christopher D.

    Paper Cake Shop looks beautiful and the cakes are definitely very aesthetic, but honestly this was one of the most disappointing dessert experiences I've had. The cakes were probably the driest cakes I've ever eaten, and the taste was just awful. We paid around $40 for 3 very small pieces, which felt completely unreasonable for the quality. Yes, it's in a nice neighborhood and the presentation is pretty, but it is absolutely not worth it whatsoever.

    Ube Mocha
    Nicholas O.

    Ube Mocha Pretty presentation, but not much ube flavor despite the color. More caramel and butterscotch notes than anything, though the chocolate sauce oozing out was a nice touch. Chocolate Miso So much better. The salted miso notes perfectly balanced the sweetness, bringing out the chocolate and caramel without being overpowering. Rich but not heavy, easily the winner between the two. For the cost of the cake, I was expecting more forward flavors and balanced cakes.

    Persimmon honey cake
    Jenelle G.

    The aesthetic of this place is such a vibe. It's giving cute cafe culture you'd find in like Korea or Japan with a Wes Anderson feel from the decor. All their ingredients are locally sourced and highlight the great produce and talent seattle has to offer. All the cakes were so visually appealing, but we settled on the black sesame cake and the gluten-free chocolate cake.

    Pooja P.

    It's such a cute little cake spot in Fremont! My friends and I tried a bunch of cakes here and everything was so yummy. My absolute favorite was the Coco Nana. It was a chocolate cake with misugaru frosting that tasted next level. We also tried the Yoka Miso Chocolate and Keel Bill, which had cool flavors like lychee gel and fruit loops. It had really unique combos you don't find everywhere. Only downside is that the prices are kinda wild. One pastry was $11.55. It is def on the expensive side, but goes without saying that the flavors and vibes unique. Service is great too!

    Angela U.

    I returned to Paper Cake and I'm disappointed to say this visit did not live up to my expectations, which is so sad because I had such a great experience last time! I was so excited to return that I came in right at opening (early bird gets the cake)...I couldn't help but clock that the cakes in the display were not "whole," which was a little weird considering I was the first person in the shop. I wouldn't be surprised if the cakes were carried over from the day before, because the slice of strawberry rhubarb cake I ordered was very dry. The decorative garnishes were beautiful, but the jam on top of the cake had a weird texture, almost like a film from being left out at room temperature for too long? In this economy, $10 for a slice of cake is not a "no stakes" purchase -- at the very least, I expect my slice of cake to taste fresh. It's as though the business (like so many others these days) was bought out by private equity and gutted of all quality control in favor of cost cutting measures. The cakes are gorgeous and the flavors are so fun, but something needs to be done about quality control here...there are simply too many other options for sweet treats around the city to settle for sub-par. Hope y'all find your way back to the excellence from when you first opened.

    thai tea, keel bill, coco nana, key lime pie, spring forward, yoka miso chocolate
    Jane P.

    Visually the cakes are so aesthetic and pretty, with unique flavors and combinations. However, 5 out of the 6 flavors we tried were way too sweet in my opinion. I thought the texture of the cake was fine and soft, but a majority of the jams/fillings used, and the buttercream was so overwhelmingly sweet I was done after one bite. For example, trying a smudge of the jam alone in some of the cakes felt like I was eating liquified candy and syrup. The cakes here have pretty bold and strong flavors. While I personally enjoy more subtle, light flavors in cake, I know dessert and cake is a very personal preference, so if you like rich and stronger flavors, this place will probably satisfy your craving! The sizes of the individual slices are also a little smaller than what you could probably get from other bakeries. I would recommend coming to try some of the atypical flavors and combinations they offer but maybe bring a glass of milk with you to temper out the sweetness.

    Sally L.

    Cafe itself was super cute. This review really only is for the thai tea cake slice since that was the only flavor I tried. It was really crumbly. The cake did not taste like thai tea at all. I could only stomach one to two bites of the cake. I had high hopes for this place, but was let down.

    Estella K.

    I've seen so many videos on Instagram of this place and I had to give it a try! Ambience is great - It's a great place to catch up with friends over coffee and cake. I was pretty surprised by the cost of each slice priced at $8 but each piece is very aesthetically pleasing. However, it definitely looks better than it tastes. I was very disappointed at how dry the cake was & frosting was not it for me. It was stale, hard and fell apart every time I grabbed a bite. I wanted to like this place so bad but I don't think I'll come back :/

    Jewel box of mid September
    Nicole K.

    I've been wanting to stop by for quite sometime so when we're having a small ladies birthday shindig, I thought this would be perfect! Service was lovely and quick! I love that they always have a gluten free option . As someone with celiac it's not always easy to get to enjoy baked goods. There were two gluten free options, the yoka miso and pistachio pandan. Also in the box was POG, keel bill, stone way summer and Ube jasmine . I think the menu online and what I got in store was slightly off as there was a spiced cake that wasn't listed and didn't have the flavor profiles of the menu, but I didn't check once in the store so that was on me! Cakes were moist, but the flavors were subtle. I was hoping for a stronger pandan flavor but that and the pistachio were very delicate on the palette. Yoka miso was more chocolate forward but the caramel was lovely and enjoyable. As far as pricing goes, are they over priced? Yes. It's a great little cake shop but one that I think is more of a special treat than a place to go if craving something sweet. I do enjoy the seasonality of the available options and could see myself coming back again a time or two when the menu is different.

    Mike L.

    Paper cake has been on my list to try! At around $8 per slice, it's on the pricey end but good to split amongst friends. The flavors are delicious, creative, and unique. Service was good and friendly and the shop is pretty aesthetic. Highly recommend stopping by with a few friends and trying their slices!

    Matcha Raspberry Ice Cream Cake (August - Seasonal?)
    Tiffany Y.

    Got their ice cream cake, so can't properly say I enjoy their regular cake just yet. The matcha raspberry and the black sesame ice cream cake were very good! Super refreshing cake! I enjoyed every bite!

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    What an adorable little cafe. The owner was wonderful. He was so pleasant and could see he really…read moreloves what he does. I didn't get photos unfortunately but will be back and can update then. We ordered a marble loaf, croissants, chocolate hazelnut croissant (casse-noisette), brownie, kouign-amann and the fraisier. Oh. My. Heaven. This is the first bakery in a long time we have been craving days later. Everything. I mean EVERYTHING was delicious with the exception of the marble loaf. The loaf was extremely firm and had no flavor. My son who loves everything sweet only had two bites. The rest made up for it. My husband LOVES croissants and this is by far the best he has had in all of Washington. The casse-noisette was ridiculous. Often when you have stuffed croissants they either have barely any or way too much "stuffing". This was perfect. The perfect blend of chocolate and hazelnut. The crunch of the hazelnuts on top were a welcome contrast. Cannot wait to return. What a gem!

    A solid 4 stars. Who knew that one can get the best classic croissant on a trip to Seattle. My…read morefriend speaks French fluently and enjoyed the authenticity and traditional French fare as well. Croissant - perfect, I would have gotten another one but will look forward to returning before our trip ends. Avocado toast - egg added (extra) was the best bang for your buck and the lightly dressed, bright, crisp salad was a pleasant surprise. Chicken salad - no picture but was a no-frills, arugula based salad with shredded chicken and a hint of cheese. This was our least favorite item and if not for this the food would have been given 5 stars. Large latte - generous portion and delicious with the star of the show - a plain croissant! The ambiance is impeccably French cafe too but the way in which you order wasn't efficiently laid out; seemed a bit confusing. Perhaps it was simply due to there being a large group who were seated right near the slightly hidden cashier (to the side of the pastry display) or we weren't sure what to expect on our first time there. We sat outside and that was extremely pleasant. Definitely would go back for the croissant alone!

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    Inside of the croissant
    Last visit was 3/23/25, spontaneous detour on this sunny, frosty Sunday AM (11/30/25)

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    I love love love this place! My favorite place for exquisite pastries of all time! Anytime that…read moreI'm in Seattle this is a MUST stop for me. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It smells so wonderful and warm when you enter and it's really a feast for your eyes. Everything looks so delicious and it's hard to choose. The staff was ver patient with me. My "go to" is the most famous twice baked almond croissant. On this visit ordered the "go to" , blueberry ginger scone, ratatouille sandwich, turkey havarti sandwich, banana bread, and some Americanos to go. This is not a sit down cafe so we thoroughly enjoyed them in the parked car. :) Every bite should be savored. Extraordinary!

    I got the twice baked chocolate croissant for 7.25! Might seem pricey but the pastry was genuinely…read moreso big that I think the price was actually a good deal. The croissant was on the crispier side, especially with the almond crumble on top it was a bit too cripsy for me, but I tend to like soft and flakey pastries so it's probably a matter of taste. There was a TON of almond filling in the middle. I enjoyed the taste and texture but it was too much filling for me personally. I would have liked more croissant in my croissant, so to say haha. The chocolate was slightly dark which worked well with the sweet pastry and filling! Overall I enjoyed the croissant but it was a tad too heavy on the filling and cripsy/crunchy for me.

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    Table of goodies!
    Twice Baked Almond Croissant - IG: @nelson_eats
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    3.8
    (48 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Great ambiance and pastries, but the coffee and service are just average…read more I got an americano ($4) and a mocha ($6) -- nothing that stands out, especially given how many excellent coffee spots Seattle has to offer. The food selection is solid: sandwiches, hearty breads, and a variety of desserts. I tried the brioche and the pistachio tart. The brioche was forgettable, but the pistachio tart was genuinely delicious. It's the first thing I'm ordering on my next visit. Seating is more generous than it looks. There's an outdoor patio and a second floor, so you can usually find a spot. Nice weather? Go for the patio. Need to focus? The corner seats upstairs are your best bet.

    I first heard of French Guys when I saw it being constructed. Several months passed and I finally…read moregot to see this beautiful pastry shop. We dropped by and had a favorite kouign aman. It was pretty good. This place is beautiful and had a very nice flow. One door exclusive for entrance leads you to all the yummy looking bread and pastries, followed by sandwiches and desserts. Then you get to the counter and order your drinks and payout. Nice flow. The pastries and bread - all look so fresh, good and tasty. I only got to eat one for now. I would like to try the other food offerings next time. You help yourself with water and dishing out your dishes. They have a second floor for more sitting. Will return soon to check them out again.

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