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    4.4 (457 reviews)
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    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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    Pretzel (2.5/5)
    Ryan S.

    We got a pretzel (2.5/5), lye roll (4.25/5), tofu sandwich (2/5), baguette (3/5), and white sourdough (3/5). The pretzel didn't taste that salty or much like a pretzel and was moist (almost wet) and chewy, which I didn't like. The lye roll was the one bright spot; it tasted more like a pretzel than the pretzel, salty with a nice airy, flavorful interior. The tofu sandwich was pre made and served cold, and the bottom piece of bread was starting to fall apart because it was so soggy. The breads were all ok but overpriced, especially the baguette; $8 is crazy, especially when other bakeries nearby sell better ones for $3. The service was quick (4/5).

    Kouign Amann and Cinnamon Roll
    Helen C.

    I've been to Sea Wolf several times and have had a very inconsistent experience with the pastries; even with the same item, I've had a fantastic version and one that left a lot to be desired. I will note that I haven't tried the breads, but as a non-morning individual, I do appreciate that they do tend to still have many items available even later in the afternoon (~1-3PM time frame). You will have to find street parking, but I've never had too much trouble in this neighborhood even on the weekend. Butter Croissant (3.75/5): I'll admit I'm insanely picky with my croissants and I think Sea Wolf's is just okay. I want a stronger crisp on the outside, something that almost shatters and makes a mess when you bite in, but the inside has a nice chew. Kouign Amann (3.75/5): I had a really fantastic time with this my first time picking it up, they have almost a crunchy sugar caramel crust on the outside with super buttery pastry inside. Unfortunately, my second time picking this up ended up being a miss, just stale and much to dry. Cinnamon Roll (1/5): The raisins are a nice touch, but this was awfully dry. Even the caramelized crus on the outside couldn't save this and charging extra for cream cheese frosting on top of a dry dough is criminal.

    Kouign amann
    Gina L.

    Stopped by on Friday morning around 10am for a little snack. Got a plain croissant and a kouign amann. The croissant was alright, could have been a bit flakier. I really enjoyed the kouign amann, as the bottom crust was nicely caramelized with flecks of vanilla bean. Both felt slightly on the smaller side, but maybe my appetite is on the bigger side. They also had savory selections (seasonal flavors). Overall, a cult favorite, easily accessible, with consistent quality across pastries. Friendly staff, and plenty of outdoor seating.

    Pastries
    Rayce M.

    I visited many bakeries in Seattle, and Sea Wolf was an OK stop. Sea Wolf has an epic patio space with tons of seating and also some indoor seating to choose from. The kitchen is open, so you can watch as all of the scrumptious pastries are made. I liked the vibe here a lot. The space is shared with a bagel shop, but there is plenty of room for everyone. Service was fine. The line moved fast, and the prices were reasonable, comparable to other bakeries in Seattle. While I enjoyed the vibe at Sea Wolf Bakers a lot, I didn't think their pastries and coffee were nearly as good as some others I tried in Seattle. The espresso shot I tried was extremely bitter and just not as smooth as it should have been. The savory croissant was ok, but it lacked any big flavors, and the texture wasn't really croissant-like. The hit cross bun was just unimpressive and not very good at all. Overall, I would probably skip Sea Wolf Bakers next time. It's ok, but there are so many other amazing bakeries too. Maybe I tried the wrong stuff?

    Colin C.

    Of course I had to come to the iconic Sea Wolf in Fremont. It's such a beautiful spot in view of the water. I got a pizza slice, the tuna sandwich, a savory croissant, and a latte. You can tell how high quality the bread is here as each bite was so flaky and light and fluffy. Even though it was pricy, I can see why. You're paying for the experience.

    Kouign Amann
    Sierra W.

    For my first visit I kept it simple and tried one pastry. Kouign Amann caught my eye immediately. Perfect texture. Soft inside with a crunchy and flaky glazed exterior. The flavor was good but only con for me is it was way too salty. I read another review that said similar unfortunately so don't think I'd give it a second chance but I do look forward to trying something else. Next time I would try a lye roll or focaccia if I return. Cold ambiance with cafeteria like seating. The seating and lobby was my least favorite part it felt cold and unwelcoming. The service seemed stressed and not enthusiastic to speak with customers so with the combined cold lobby it felt not fun. Sea Wolf Bakers has a cool name and I bet some delicious treats but my first experience was forgettable and not impressive. Don't know if I'd go out of my way to return being honest.

    Matthew H.

    Local bakery shop with pastries both sweet and savory. I chose the berry pastry with raspberry and glaze. This was a flaky pastry with an ample amount of berry and sweetness that wasn't overpowering the flavor. Great location to other nearby shops and the farmers market.

    Chocolate Croissant and Latte
    Nikita S.

    I assumed this place would be packed on weekends, so I decided to go on a weekday instead and visited on Wednesday around 9 am. It was still quite busy there are only about eight tables, and seven of them were full. One thing to note is that the space gets very noisy even with just a few people, so I can imagine it becoming extremely loud when it's completely crowded. I can see why many customers were choosing to take their orders to go. I ordered a latte (8oz) and a chocolate croissant. The croissant was very flaky and absolutely delicious probably the best I've had in Seattle. However, since it was a chocolate croissant, I expected a bit more chocolate. There was very little overall, and most of it ended up in a single bite. That said, I really enjoyed the combination of the coffee and the croissant they complemented each other very well. I'll definitely be back to try more of their bakery items.

    Cheddar lye roll, parmesan biscuit, and roasted mushroom sandwich in the back
    Karolina N.

    Wow Sea Wolf really surprised me - the food was better than I expected. I resisted the urge to get anything sweet on my first visit; instead we sampled a variety of the savory options. The roasted mushroom sandwich was 5/5 for me - really great flavor combinations, more complex than I expected. The cheddar lye roll was another 5/5 - I immediately regretted not getting more! I also tried the seasonal biscuit which was parmesan black pepper - another one I liked more than expected. My sister got the seasonal focaccia (with sesame and roasted carrots) and the savory croissant (red onion jam and chevre) and she loved both! It wasn't busy at all at noon on a Monday - lucky us! We did takeout but there was plenty of seating available for a dine-in option. Parking can be a bit tricky with the only option being what you find on the street.

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    Dominique A.

    Sea Wolf is truly a pillar of Seattle's baking scene. As a full-on bread nerd and previous bread baker myself, this place consistently blows my mind. Their seasonal pastries never miss (I still dream about the Thanksgiving-time pumpkin pastry), the cinnamon rolls are legitimately several meals (they're HUGE and so yummy warmed up), and they make what is easily the best sourdough in the city. Also: their vegan brioche deserves WAY more hype than it gets, it is absolutely stellar. That said, service has been hit-or-miss in the past and has honestly deterred us from going at times. However, on our most recent visit during the holiday season (typically extra strain on the team), the staff was genuinely kind and welcoming, which felt like a big shift in the right direction. Bonus points for the outdoor patio, which is absolutely lovely and makes the whole experience feel extra special. I have happily made this place our regular bread spot & wouldn't have it any other way!

    White Sourdough
    Albert T.

    I've been hesitant to visit Sea Wolf Bakers due to their prices. $8 baguette? Oomph. Well, in early March I finally decided to give them a try. And now I'm a regular... Through several visits: Baguette, Large ($7.95) - Great baguette with bubbling golden exterior complete with the perfectly baked crust even after waiting 3 hours before cutting in and eating. The interior has the perfect moisture level and is delightfully soft and chewy. The taste overall has a deep developed flavor. This is a great baguette. The only problem - the price. I can find ones for half the price that are maybe 80% as good as this one. (5/5) Seasonal Biscuit ($4.50) - This biscuit definitely isn't Southern-style. It's more of a drop biscuit, combining a relatively soft and tender interior with a nice exterior crust, without any flakiness or layering. The interior is almost cake-like in texture and crumb, and is plenty moist. They add plenty of fresh black pepper inside. It's distributed very evenly, giving a peppery bite with every mouthful. Parmesan is added to the top of the biscuit before baking, giving plenty of umami and richness but only on the upper layer. (4/5) Green Vinaigrette Cafeteria Style Pizza ($6.25) - The pizza is kept under a warming lamp, so it starts getting a little dried out after I assume a couple of hours spent there. I do love the base though - it's focaccia-like giving a really crunchy dark golden brown crust underneath, which supports the toppings. The pizza slice has lots of structural integrity and doesn't flop over. There's a base of fragrant concentrated tomato paste-like flavor which is topped with a very even layer of cheese. Since it's warmed rather than freshly baked, the cheese starts congealing a bit. The cheese is peppered with parsley, garlic, and a bunch of mustard seeds, giving a special zing. The toppings go all the way to the sides of the pie, making it great for people who dislike crust. Even though it's cafeteria style pizza that's kept under heat lamps, I quite liked it. I wonder if I can get a really fresh slice if I get there right at 11AM when lunch starts. (5/5) Chocolate Croissant ($6.10) - Great lamination with a very aesthetic honeycomb pattern. Baked on the harder side, causing fantastic crispy flaky layers to flake off, but also creating a darker golden brown character that is on the verge of bitterness. Nicely buttery soft and chewy interior. Chocolate is a darker variety, probably somewhere around 70%, so it has a pleasing balanced sweetness and chocolate flavor. It's not typical baton, instead seems to be a section from a bar. Still warm and melty even through I didn't eat the croissant until ~30 minutes after purchasing. When cooled down further, some red fruity notes start appearing, so this seems to be be pretty high quality. (5/5) White Sourdough ($12.60) - Now this is a loaf of bread. Superb crust, probably 2 or 3 times as thick compared to competitors, creating a supreme crusty bite with a chew approaching a hard crunch with almost caramelized molasses notes on the bottom. The interior is moist and tender with a pleasing slight sourdough tang. It's a superb piece of craftsmanship. (5/5) Kouign Amann ($5.80) - This is another heavier bake with some acridity development on the top surface. Unlike many other bakeries where the kouign amann is basically a differently shaped croissant with sugar glaze, Sea Wolf's version feels more in line with tradition. The crumb is denser and richer, more like brioche. There's interesting black speckling inside which I believe is due to the inclusion of espresso powder given the mild coffee-like flavor. The crust is again baked hard, but it's lighter and not as flaky as the croissant. They sprinkle just a bit of salt on top of a very light caramelized sugar glaze. It's not very sweet and I didn't find it too salty unlike some other reviewers. (5/5) Plain Focaccia Slice ($4.80) - Good quality olive oil, some salt sprinkled on top to boost the flavors. Light and airy interior, but the exterior is a little wan, being more light golden brown and lacking some good crusty crisp especially on the fried bottom. Quite oily. (4/5) Sea Wolf gives out free sourdough starter, which can be requested from the cashier. Since picking it up several weeks ago, I've gone through several feed/bake cycles for making sourdough focaccia. I've visited Sea Wolf 3 or 4 times in the last month. That's a testament to how high quality their pastries and breads are. I think the only thing stopping me from visiting more is thanks to the starter I got from them fanning my baking instincts. I bake so much now that I don't have any need to buy their bread! Note: Sea Wolf charges a 3% credit card fee. This is not noted on their menu - it only appears in the POS right before paying. Kind of sketchy. Bathrooms - Single unisex room

    Ariana M.

    Wow. A real high quality bakery that I'll always be thinking about until my next visit. I really loved the pretzel and chocolate croissant, and I'd love to come back and give their other pastries a try! Service was really nice and knowledgable of all the pastries. There's street parking, and during my visit on a weekday morning, it was kind of difficult to find. There's inside and outside seating as well, but space is limited.

    Jasmine C.

    We ordered what was described as a caramelized croissant, but it wasn't as sweet as we expected. That said, we did enjoy the crisp, caramelized top layer, it had a nice texture and was the highlight for us.

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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!

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    Came around 1-2pm on a weekend and they still had a full pastry case! I always love seeing that…read morelater in the day since some other cafes are getting empty around that time. They have so many yummy options, but I settled on a mushroom and Gruyère pastry and an earl grey blueberry cruffin. The mushroom and Gruyère pastry was SO good!!! Buttery flaky layers of dough with a strong earthy mushroom flavor and savory cheese - an absolute umami bomb. We ate it the day after and threw it in the air fryer for a couple of minutes, and it was so delicious. The cruffin was huge! Topped with a delicious light Earl grey cream that wasn't too sweet. It was filled with a blueberry cream and was definitely very filling. There's a lot of sugar coating it, as is standard with cruffins, but it's a nice sweet treat. Definitely coming back for the mushroom and Gruyère pastry and to try their other delicious flavors. Their supreme croissant flavor switches often and we can't wait to try the next one! One of the best bakeries I've been to in Seattle so far.

    I visited this spot around 11:40 AM on a Friday, and it wasn't too crowded. The space is casual…read morewith limited seating, but it felt comfortable enough to enjoy a quick bite. I originally planned to just grab a coffee and a croissant, but after noticing how popular the mushroom Gruyere croissant seemed, I decided to give it a try and I'm so glad I did. It was incredibly delicious, perfectly filling, and even better when warmed up. The staff member kindly offered to heat it for me, which really elevated the whole experience. While they serve Umbria coffee, which isn't my personal favorite, the food more than made up for it. The service was warm and friendly, and the overall vibe was welcoming. I'll definitely be back to try the mushroom croissant again or maybe explore some of their other pastries next time.

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    4.3
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    2.6 mi
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    i've been sleeping on dahlia's which is so upsetting because it's so yummy. it took me like 5…read moreminutes to decide what i wanted because everything looked so delish. do I do sweet or savory? breakfast or lunch? sooo many choices. Their cinnamon rolls looked amazing with the perfect decadent amount of frosting but so did the sprinkle cookies. The staff was kind and welcoming and patient wth me with my delay in decision making. I have so many things that I need to go back and try, most likely with a group, so I can try lots of things. They do lots of specialty items, depending on the day which is a fun way to spice up their menu. I ended up going with the burrata focaccia sandwich which came with burrata, roasted bing cherries, pistachio butter, balsamic, arugula, and sea salt focaccia. SOOOO yummy. Great sandwich, and I am so glad that they did lunch items early in the AM. The cherries were such a unique addition to the sandwich but worked well, and they were also representative of the local area (Rainier Cherries). I wish that there was flaky salt on the bread. I didn't get much salt flavor wise, even though is says sea salt focaccia. The focaccia bread was soft which is my preference for focaccia. Sometimes burrata texture can be weird, but this one was smooth, creamy, and perfect texture.

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    4.3
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    My boyfriend and I were super excited to try a new place for breakfast and loved the variety of…read morepastries available at this bakery, especially since a lot of nearby cafes don't have a lot of great food options. I ordered a 16oz iced oat milk mocha and loved how perfectly the chocolate was incorporated into my drink! It tasted sweet and the coffee added the robust flavour I love in my mochas My boyfriend had never tried a Moroccan Fog before and he loved how sweet it was without him having to add sugar. He especially loved that it had just the right amount of mint flavoring without being toothpaste For breakfast, I ordered their fruit danish! I love that they had different options of fruit to pick from and I chose blueberry! The pastry was perfectly flaky and I loved how fresh the blueberry tasted. My boyfriend ordered the chocolate croissant because he was excited at the idea of the chocolate being piped through the croissant and also drizzled over the top, but it turns out the dark brown parts on top are just design and not more chocolate. Still, he was pleased with the amount of chocolate in the croissant and the bite I had was heavenly. The champagne cake caught my eye as I was ordering and I just had to try a bite, it was absolutely delicious and fresh. I loved how light the cake was and the layers of flavour through the whole dessert! I love how bright and airy the cafe is! My boyfriend and I were easily able to find seating by the windows and enjoyed the gorgeous view of the space needle and people watching as we shared breakfast. The staff here was also patient and welcoming. We'll definitely have to come back and try more of their pastries!!

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