I really need to get down to Texas pronto and find out where that silly saying came from. Everything is bigger in Texas.... Take for example the Texas Maple Bar at the Pike Place Bakery. Why in the world would I ever purchase a donut the size of my head and attempt to eat it. Because I can and it's available! Mind you my little stomach that could was wailing in the distance while my mind was playing a little game of "I can do it because you said I can't do it." Darn that challenge people silently give you. Well I was silently dared, I attempted and failed. Epicly. The donut is way to big for my liking, but the very idea of having a donut that size that could basically feed a whole class of kindegardners is comforting. Especially during these hard times you see. I found the dough to be a little dry in some parts and soft in others. A typical characteristic of proving baking times are clearly made for smaller items. The maple cream was cracked and could easily be taken off to suck on by itself rather than on the donut. Saddened but not disheartened. This is one of those little local favorites that you hear by word of mouth. I tried to eat the thing but my tastebuds got a huge case of ADD and was distracted by all of the flowers across the way so I tossed the ginormous donut and went on my way. I still think that anyone who comes to Pike Place needs to at least see these donuts for their own eyes. ....and I need to get down to Texas immediately and satisfy my craving for knowledge on that phrase. read more

The people who work here are busy, so don't expect too many smiles. But their rolls are fresh, crusty on the outside and soft inside. Their donuts range from good to very good--try the strawberry-filled cream cheese topped, or their buttermilk cherry. They also take Amex at any amount which is a boon when you're grabbing a couple of dozen for friends. read more

I grew up in Orange County, CA and when I was young, I would get divinity cookies from Pavillions when I was out grocery shopping with my mom. These were always my favorite cookies, but after awhile... they were no longer found in their bakery. Several years ago, I found Pike Place Bakery and noticed they had cookies that looked exactly like the ones from when I was a little girl... they even tasted exactly the same! I instantly fell in love and now make it a point to come here every time I'm in Seattle! I just got back from a trip there and stopped by three times. The only divinities I saw this time were almond, chocolate chip, mocha-something, and then butterscotch. I was super bummed that they didn't have my favorite... the mint chocolate chip. I asked the lady working during my first stop if they still made them and she looked in the case and said yes, but they must have been out. I must add that she was super sweet as she gave my hubby and I the three cookies we ended up ordering for free! During my trip, I had all the available divinities except for the mocha. The chocolate chip has always been my second favorite so I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 or 3 of those that I had. I am a big almond fan, but the almond flavor was a tad too strong with the almond one, but the almond pieces in there were enjoyable. The butterscotch surprised me. I was nervous it would be too sweet, but I actually really liked it. I also tasted a super yummy snickerdoodle, chocolate dipped coconut macaroon, and the coconut almond dream cookie. They were all pretty amazing. read more

She aint pretty but dang shes good! The huge and i mean huge donuts are really good. Try everything its worth the calories. read more

I got a cannoli at 5.50. Just like someone else below mentioned about no-ricotta cream filling, this bakery don't use ricotta cheese for the cannoli filling, instead they filled with white color frosting. I feel like they are unethical bakery as majority of their customer are probably tourist who are not coming back their business anyway. I hate to throw the food but all three of us couldn't eat even one bite. Another item we got was kind of white cookie ( I don't recall the name). They look so tasty, but again, it is just taste like plain sugar. We throw it again sadly. Their bake goods LOOK so appealing though but at least this cookie and cannoli tasted too bad to bite even tiny portion. read more

Oh yeah. Was eating my way through Pikes Place and saw this towards the beginning. "Hmm I will have to come back and get dessert here" I mused. When my friends and I were about to leave we went back and I claimed my cream cheese frosted cinnamon roll prize. Since I was too full from the previous eats I actually saved it and had it for breakfast the next day. T'was scrumdidilyomptious! My only gripe was the gal working the counter. A little cold, but I do realize we have our moments. I'm already looking forward to trying more of their selections! A great sweet addition to the market, and great prices! read more

2.5 Stars We came to Pike Place for lunch and wanted some dessert afterwards. This place had pretty good reviews so we decided to check it out. Decor: This place is relatively big for the small food stands of the market. It is near the fish market where the people throw fish around. They have a glass counter showing all the pastry options and it is pretty spacious. Food: I ordered a coconut filled donut, apple donut, and pecan roll. The coconut donut was coated with coconut flakes and filled with a strong cream cheese coconut cream. The donut itself was rather soggy, and did not seem to be make that freshly. The dough was good but closer to the middle, the coconut cream because too overwhelming. I was unimpressed by this donut which is apparently their most popular pastry. The apple donut was much better that the coconut one. I was probably my favorite from the day. The apples were well seasoned with cinnamon and sugar that complemented the dough nicely. Unlike the coconut donut, the apple donut was not soggy, although it did not look that appealing from the outside. The ratio was a bit off, with much more filling than dough. The pecan roll was probably my second favorite option. The dough was a little dry because there was no filling and coated with a lot of glaze. The pecans on top were tasty and flavorful, although added to the overall dryness of the dessert. Service: The workers were pretty friendly although it took them forever to respond to the fact that there were people at the counter. We were rushed for time and they did not really care that we were standing there. They gave pretty good recommendations besides the coconut donut. Overall, I was pretty disappointed with this bakery shop that seemed to have high hopes. The service was very lacking, the food was mediocre and either soggy or pretty dry. The apple donut is the only one worth the wait and price. read more

Pike Place Bakery - Apple donut - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Do NOT buy cannoli in this place. They don't know how to do it.. the cannoli they sell is filled with frosting, it's really gross..

I absolutely loved their chocolate chip divinity cookies! I was there on Friday, and I when I came back Monday they were closed. I was so incredibly disappointed because I had been looking forward to buying half a dozen cookies before going home. If you're not going to be open every day, then please don't advertise that you bake fresh/are open every day. Yelp event says that they're supposed to be open today. An order/ship option would be nice too. Again, so disappointed because the cookies are so good. read more

For those seeking giant donuts, monkeybread, and a plethora of cinnamon rolls - this place has a great selection at pretty decent prices. I'm on a quest for the best Seattle Cinnamon Roll and this place had the best selection (and the only place I've found monkeybread so far). In terms of quality...good but still searching And they have some half-priced day old goodies if you're into great deals! Though I think fresh is always better. Downside is there's nowhere to sit and they can't heat up the cinnamon rolls for you. 75cent charge for credit cards. cinnamon rolls $1-3 read more

Yum, we loved this place. They have such a huge selection of desserts, they also sell day old breads and baked goods super cheap. I really wish I lived in Seattle. We had a Coconut Custard Tart, Cinnamon Twist, and Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroon. All were very good, we would definitely come here again. read more

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Pike Place Bakery has ginormous pastries at decent prices, and its right in the middle of all the excitement of the market. Over the last few years, I've been here several times. There's enough turnover of the product so everything seems pretty darn fresh (except for their discounted and clearly marked day old donuts and rolls). The custard cups are my personal favorites, and the other day I grabbed one for my flight home to NJ. My coworker and I split it, which was more than enough for each of us. They're like a giant volcano of dough and creamy custard, really really good. I'm looking forward to my next visit! read more

Their Texas-sized donuts are easily my favorite part of going to Pike Place. I have to get one every time I'm there. I usually eat part of one, then save the rest for later, or split it with someone. A Texas chocolate donut is my go-to, but they also have pretty yummy cinnamon rolls. Aside from their giant donuts, their other donuts and pastries are also oversized. Definitely not somewhere you should go if you just want a small sweet fix. But if you want a donut the size of your hed, Pike Place Bakery is the place to go. read more

It hurts me to give this rating on a 5 star bakery. Friday June 22nd, 2018 CLOSED with no explanation. I get to Seattle once every 5 years on average and my highlight is walking down to the market for donuts and people watch. I saw a fellow with the same look of disappointment. Bad business!!! read more

Honestly this place is just alright. We stopped by while passing through the market and were tempted by their pastries. We shared the cannoli, but each of us stopped at one bite. It tasted like straight up frosting with extra sugar. Maybe their other pastries are better. read more

Pike Place Bakery - Cannoli - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Bought a small day-old sourdough loaf bread for $1 and also got a snickerdoodle. My snickerdoodle was good, though a bit too crumbly for me. It immediately fell apart as I took one bite. The sourdough honestly was very, very mild and could have passed for just regular white bread. read more

The pastries were tasty but the service is Poor. The lady behind the counter was rude from beginning to end. I will not be returning to this bakery. read more

My review is for the poor customer service given by the middle aged lady behind the counter. When my family and I got there, there was a line that formed with about seven people. I went to the back of the line and as each customer bought and left, the line moved. When I got to what I thought was the front of the line, the lady shouts out "Who's next?" Feeling a bit confused, I hesitated before saying "I'd like the Oreo Cup and..." But before I could finish ordering, the customer who is supposed to be after me started ordering. Feeling definitely annoyed, I interrupted them and said "Excuse me, I'm next in line and I'd like to order the Oreo Cup." The lady behind the counter then responds with "Excuse me, I'm helping MY customer." and proceeds to help out the other customer. I was stunned. I have no idea how it went from waiting in line patiently to buy my kids a treat, to being treated like an outsider. What happened? Apparently, they don't need business from everyone. This place has gotten enough reviews about bad customer service with attitude so be prepared for that. Not worth it though in my opinion. Why? Why the attitude? read more

Worst cannoli ever. Tasted like cheap frosting in a taco shell. Lady behind the counter looked unhappy to be there and it shows in their product. Waste of $5 but worth the lesson learned. read more

Highly sugared but extremely attractive looking pastries. I've tried several sweets and was not impressed with any. The cannoli's in particular were grossly sweet. Just keep walking....unless you want a sugar bomb.... read more

Another place in Pike Place that drags me in by scent! Their foot long maple bars and peanut butter cookies (larger my entire hand spread out) are to die for!!!! I didn't want to stop eating. That has to mean something. read more

This is bakery will fool you. Right when you enter the market you'll see this place with all its delicious looking pastries, donuts and cannolis behind the glass. Long story short, I'm just going to say that I was very disappointed in their baked goods. Extremely over sugared and just poor quality. I'd say keep moving one when you pass this counter, much better stuff throughout the market. Will not return. read more

A hidden little gem in the Pike Street Market. Very delicious pastries, but only go here if you are looking to pack on calories and gain weight. These are the danishes that fishermen need to survive on the water. It goes with out saying that this place is All-Madden! read more

Blueberry danish was dripping stickiness and the filled donuts were soggy. Not a place I'd choose to spend calories.

Cold and soggy glazed doughnut - not exactly appetizing. Took 2 bites and threw away the rest. My disappointment was soon remedied as I continued walking through the market and ran into the "Daily Dozen Doughnut Company". It's possible that I ordered the wrong doughnut here, but I tend to think of the classic glazed as the benchmark of a place that makes doughnuts. If you can't do that right... Anyway, since I found a better doughnut, I guess it doesn't matter. read more

Decent donut place. I don't understand the rave about size .... Shouldn't it be about taste first ! I found the donuts pretty run of the mill. I have not tried their bread so can't comment on that. read more

I bought two cannolis from them and they where only filled at the ends, no filling in the middle and really stale. It's not worth the money.

I had a doughnut from here once and it was dry and bland. I walked past on a later date and saw an employee dump a tray of baked goods on the floor, then stack them back up and put them back in the display cabinet as if nothing had happened. At least mark them down if you are going to ask you customers to put their lives on the line! read more

Yummy bread for $1 off the day old rack. Need I say more? Oh ok well since you pulled my arm...good yummy bread was packaged up on the counter priced at $1 since it was day old. The counter person was a little impatient acting, kinda rushed but I guess working in a busy place like the Market could do that to a person. Their other baked goods looked delicious too but we stuck to the bread this visit, will try more next time! read more

Love their giant glazed donuts! Everytime I'm in Seattle I have to get one. And once again they haven't disappointed me. Yum!

Fresh food through the morning rush. HUGE donuts

My friend and I went to this bakery, behind the glass the pastries looked really good. But it was all a lie, if I had a time machine I would go back to that day and never waste my 6 dollars. Jesus talks about forgiveness, but I CANNOT forgive. Save yourself, and your SOUL. read more

White chocolate chip divinity cookie is delicious! The donuts could be fresher, but the cookies are great!

I tried to buy a donut/pastry from every place I could in the Market, and I found Pike to be far superior to the rest. The ginormous Texas donuts are awesome-looking, and I would have loved to try one if I wasn't trying to sample other places too. Instead, I got a German chocolate bismark type of thing, and it seriously tasted like German chocolate cake on a donut. It was simply amazing, and fairly cheap too, compared to some of the $4 cookies and pastries you can buy on Pike Place. read more

Great bakery. Some of the tastiest - and BIGGEST - pastries I have ever had. Creative flavors of cinnamon rolls too. I am not a Seattle resident, but I stop here whenever I can. read more

First canoli. Ever! Weeeee! Not too shaby. Kinda sweet. But that's to be expected with any pastry.

I'm giving this only one star because the food was so diaspointing. I had pizza and truthfully it could have been a frozen pizza a real bummer. The chicken chile sandwich was nothing special either. If you just want atmosphere and a great beer this is a good spot but with all the food choices in the pike market area this was not worth the money. read more

I love this bakery! My favorite is the Texas Maple, followed closely by the Maple Cream-filled. They have fantastic maple frosting. All too often, at places like Krispy Kreme, maple frosting is bland and has no maple flavor to it. Not here! Their maple tastes like maple. In fact, everything I've had tastes like it should--raspberry is raspberry, vanilla cream is vanilla cream, chocolate is chocolate. Their Texas apple fritters and cinnamon twists are also great. Their bread is also excellent. Their butter farm bread is delicious and exactly how it should be--you can taste the butter! Their cheese bread is great as well, with an abundance of cheese. Wonderful as toast with a bit of butter on it. Sweetbreads also fall into this category, with cinnamon pull-apart and caramel walnut pull-apart being a few of my favorites. The other important thing to mention are the sales they have. On Mondays and Tuesdays starting at one, they have wonderful discounts. It isn't the day old stuff, either, it's the fresh stuff. Any loaf of bread is $1 on Monday and $2 on Tuesday. Considering this is the same price you pay for a horrible generic grocery store loaf of bread, this is an absolutely amazing deal! Overall I have to say this is my favorite bakery. Prices are reasonable, especially compared to the rest of the pricing in the area, and the taste is great. Does anything else really matter? Not to me. read more

The only reason that this place stays in business is because of its location, that's for sure. It's for tourists, not repeat customers! We ordered a birthday cake and it was tasteless, dry, and tiny for $35. The women that work there also need to work on their customer service skills and attitude. Awful! read more

my ger-ger ate my pastry, but since he is a very critical dessert person, i think that's 5 stars