Don't know why my photos aren't loading but - wow. Just WOW. I had the most amazing piece of…read morespumoni cake - a discovery picnic of a dessert with 3 distinct layers of 1) pistachio cake/salted caramel frosting 2) chocolate cake/a marshmallowy vanilla frosting, and 3) pistachio/cherry frosting and then salted caramel/pistachio cake.* . I ordered that and 1 extra raspberry shortbread jam cookie. It was my first time to Pure Bliss and I'm pretty sure I've never paid $9.95 for a slice of cake in my life - French patisseries included. However. This was 3 slices of dense, buttery, baked heaven - the store is aptly named. I was literally ENCHANTED by its delicateness working so immaculately with the bold yet fully realized flavors. The staff were extra kind and threw in an extra cookie gratis since I had declared 1) it was my first Pure Bliss visit, and 2) it was my 1/2 birthday. Thank you to the owner. One has no greater joy in life, I think, than bringing happiness to others. Mission accomplished. Thank you to the baker. Wow again. This was 3 cakes in one and, while I've been working on my glutton chip, you broke my panel. I could NOT convince myself to parse the slice into 3 servings. Something I could easily have done if I had restraint, wasn't so starved for magic midst an oasis of mediocrity (or unpredictability). ...and also hadn't taken an edible before starting in. And, thank you to the staff. I chose that day to mark a line in the sand for not tipping people who "simply" bring me my item. I was wrong. Dead wrong. Your graciousness, professionalism and sheer kindness were worth a tip that should have equalled the price of the free 2nd cookie gift. I will absolutely be tipping you next time. Pure Bliss will hands down be a monthly treat as long as I dwell in Bellingham. Thank you for restoring some of my faith in humanity. No easy feat with a slice of cake but you did it. Well done. *Apologies to all, I got this September's end. But I am such a fan I think I must advocate for this cake to have a regular menu spot. And I'm not even normally a chocolate cake girl! The contrast just works though and I loved the chocolaty goodness the way Pure Bliss did it.

I wanted a gluten free treat late at night and figured I may be out of luck. As it turned out, my…read moredreams were about to come true. Pure Bliss has a WIDE selection of gluten free, and a vegan section. Yes, there is also an overlap with some items that are both. I was super impressed with how vast the selections for both were. It is CUTE in here! Feels like a modern Parisian bakery. There were plenty of people sitting and enjoying their desserts with a glass of bubbly. It felt like I stepped into a whole new world. The women working were DOLLS! So sweet. I could tell they had the ordering counter down to a science and were super efficient while still being friendly and spending time with each customer. The gluten free carrot cake was decadent and flavorful. The creme brule was lovely. The caramel bar (not gluten free) was reported to be quite good as well. I can't wait to come back!

First time here and the Hubby got a variety of cream puffs to go. ALL the flavors were a hit! I…read morethink they were: Blueberry, Cereal Milk, Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel, & Lemon Pistachio. Cannot wait to try more of their items!

I called saltendena after getting a $150 quote from another bakery for a small heart shaped cake…read morefor our wedding. They let me customize everything for $45. We did a funfetti and it was fantastic. One of the best cakes I've ever had! Will definitely be back!

I really wanted to get a custom birthday cake for my wife this year so I decided to try out a great…read morelocal bakery in town, Slice of Heaven. My wife and I have recently started going here for all the little sweet treats they have and we have never been disappointed. Whenever we walk in we are always greeted with friendly smiles and great customer service. The cake turned out absolutely perfect and the decorator did an amazing job. Usually when a cake looks this beautiful it doesn't taste that great, but this was not the case! The cake was both visually pleasing and also very delicious. My one criticism I have would be the email communication. When I first ordered the cake via their website I received an email back that made me feel like I was inconveniencing them, and most emails after I got the same vibe. In the end everything worked out and my wife was head over heels for the cake which was the most important thing. I will definitely still be recommending this bakery to anyone who wants a delicious and professionally decorated cake for any occasion, or to anyone looking for a nice dessert.

Popped in for a sweet treat. I wasn't expecting a little cafe and was pleasantly surprised…read more I got a peanut butter cookie and it has that traditional peanut butter cookie flavor with the sugar roll. It wasn't a soft cookie which is what I prefer. It was a skittle hard with a nice chew in the middle.

Used to frequent this place for breakfast back during my Bellingham days! They rebranded I think?…read more Food: I want to start off by saying the food is great. This following paragraph does not change that. I am pretty disappointed when I ordered the BLT advertised as served on house made Focaccia. And honestly the combo makes the $21 price tag worth it. But the BLT was not served on focaccia, instead a standard bread. Yet we received no heads up. Again, it was great but why was there no disclaimer? Definitely would not have ordered it had there been transparency because it doesn't feel worth it. Drinks: standard cocktails but really good. Definitely worth a try. Service: they were pretty packed but everyone that tended to us was really sweet. Ambiance: very standard Bellingham small shop vibe.

The food was good and so was the service. It is a nice place a little bit on the vegan side for me…read morebut still good.

This is a YES for me. Wow. I walked by in the evening and it caught my eye, so I made plans to…read morereturn for brunch the next day. They have a really cool menu where just about anything can be made gluten free and/or vegan. Tons of savory options, which I loved. I ordered online and got a California sandwich on gluten free. It was ready in 20 (on a Saturday too- impressive), and ready to go. The staff are awesome. They had such great energy. There were about 4-5 of them, all working on something, and it was nice to see a properly staffed place where each person was contributing without it feeling too stressful/busy. There are a lot of cute touches- free stickers, a dinosaur vending machine, local art. It was a joy to walk in the door and wait for my meal. The waffle was amazing. A tad sweet, which complimented the flavors well. They have really perfected this and I am already hoping to make a trip back soon for more!

The vibe of this place is honestly amazing. The waffles are incredible and I'm obsessed with the…read moreotter-lope mascot. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The waffles are absolutely massive but well worth it. I was especially fond of the Main Squeeze waffle as it was tangy and didn't feel super heavy. Whether you're in Bellingham as a visitor or a local, this place is worth a stop.

First time trying their donuts as I am not a fan of sweets! But their flavors were amazing! Can't…read morewait to be back to get more

No milkshakes despite claiming to the contrary. Their claim is what brought me here but the clerk…read morehad no idea where their blender was. No problem, guessed their competitor knew where their blender was.

Well, I was sad that they did not have the Turkish bagels the day I was there. the coffee with…read morecardamom and the baklava were both amazing. Service was friendly and fast and the store/restaurant has a really nice vibe

How I heard of this place: On a visit to Bellingham a couple of years ago, my sister and mother…read moretold us about this new Turkish cafe downtown with sweet reminiscences of our visits to Turkey. We simply had to give it a try. And continue coming back. Type of cuisine: Turkish fare - from simit and borek, to cardamom or pistachio infused Turkish coffee, apricot and apple teas, baklava and lokum. We have always loved the foods, mostly imported directly from Turkey. Ambiance: Sweet and cozy, the space is full of beautiful Turkish art/craft - from lighting to seating, from merchandise to the tasty treats served, we love our bay window benches and small, tiled tables that barely hold everything we order. The brother-owners are always wreathed in smiles and humble, grateful service. The music is soft, but always a surprise - sometimes Turkish, sometimes rock, sometimes jazzy, always fun and unobtrusive. We also love the huge barrel "tables" used as outdoor seating under a covered "patio". What I ordered: I was sad to hear that they no longer make/serve their refreshing and lovely apricot tea, so I chose a sweet cardamom coffee. My sister each chose a turkish coffee and pistachio coffee. A hot chocolate for my husband and two apple teas for the children. We ordered one of each selection of baklava available - pistachio, walnut, chocolate pistachio, halva and another walnut treat. Not to mention peach and blackberry lokum. We also ordered a potato & cheese sandwich; they ran out of the bread so substituted potato borek topped with cheese for our savory snack. What I loved: Always the service; quiet, humble, spot on. The coffee is truly magnificent and fully takes you back to Turkey. The baklava is sweet and soaked in honey, just like the cafes in Istanbul, and the beautiful lighting mesmerizes each of us every time. Why I loved it: It's always a little escape entering the doors of Ashuri, and like a mini vacation in a home away from home. Cost: Average

Food is top tier! Excellent ! Service is always wonderful. I…read morereally like her. The shop is beautiful. I love everything about her bakery!!! Tastes SO good!

Excellent coffee, music and impeccable customer service, family friendly environment.read more

We are currently driving 1.5 hours to return to Mallard. We would have ordered seconds on our first…read morevisit if the line weren't so long! Might be the best ice cream in Washington. Super fresh and local ingredients.

Creative ice cream flavors! They have seasonal ice cream flavors that come and go. I would…read moredefinitely take the time to sample what they have because they make insane ones like Wasabi and Cardamom. They are both so intense and make such a pleasant experience. They also have a large duck collection that's so fun to see while you're in Bellingham.

Iron Rooster Bakery is such a charming bakery offering an array of beautifully crafted baked goods…read more If you're planning to order for more than five people consider pre ordering via the listed number/email, or arriving at opening. I happened to go on the bakeries birthday (Happy Birthday,) and most of the requested items were already sold out. The wonderful associate at the window took my list and found closely associated items that my customers absolutely loved (thank you!) Customer service, atmosphere, and baked items were all absolutely amazing! I will definitely return, and highly recommend.

I was excited to go get some pastries a few weekends ago from Iron Rooster. I bought several…read morethings: fruit danish, focaccia, croissants, and a couple of drinks. Honestly, everything was fine but not spectacular. The danish had an egg wash on it, which is normal, but it was so thick the entire danish tasted of egg, which, for me, made it hard to eat. As with most things, opinion is personal, but I am honestly surprised by how many people love this place. Everything I had was mediocre, at best. I am glad I went and gave it a try, but I won't be back. I feel like it is overhyped based on their weekend only hours of operation.