I've been here a few times while visiting family in Silverdale. It's about a 20-minute drive, though you can take the ferry from Seattle and make it a day trip. The bakery is located in the heart of Poulsbo, a charming Scandinavian-style town. There's usually a line, but we've been lucky during our visits and haven't had to wait too long. They offer a wide variety of freshly baked pastries, cakes, bread, and other sweet goods. We've tried several of their danishes and bundoughs, which were good, though some are bit on the sweeter side. Overall, we enjoyed our visits and the experience. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area! read more

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A popular bakery that's highly recommended during any Poulsbo trip. Even people in other buildings around town recommended this spot. I thought the items we grabbed were excessively sweet. Keeping an open mind that they offer a larger variety of pastries and goods I didn't try but my visit felt just average. While not overly impressed, I can appreciate a solid spot with fresh donuts and pastries managing high traffic. Line tends to be long but moves at a moderate speed, as the employees are open to chatting. Large Butterhorn - excessively sweet to a point where I felt sick of sugar because it's also pretty big. I personally would rather eat a fluffy donut because this felt more like a condensed block of sugar, but seems to be a favorite for others. Might just not be for me. Swedish Almond Pastry - while this was also super sweet, the almond flavor was able to pop out at times. Sliced almonds on top helped sprinkle some extra flavor but were ultimately consumed by the sweetness. A little flakier in texture which helped dissociate with the dense sugar block. read more

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First, there was a line out the door if that tells you anything. It went quickly and was very efficient. It's a very cute bakery with all the baked goods on display both in the front windows and inside. The service was great. The person was patient and we didn't feel rushed as they had many people helping customers. I was concerned we would have an issue with getting there around 10am but the shelves were stocked. There were just a few things out of stock like the fresh bread. We got a ton of different things to try. One of the items I was most looking forward to was the danish as most bakeries do danishes with a croissant dough instead of an enriched dough. They had the enriched dough and it was terrific. I would say there was a heavy almond flavor on one that wasn't my favorite though. The Viking cups are a solid choice. Honestly hard to go wrong here. I wish yelp would allow for half stars cause this is really a 4.5 for me. read more

I've been meaning to stop here forever and I'm so glad that my daughter and I ended up going out to see my husband for the day because it gave us the opportunity to stop at this cute place. I got my husband the doughboy man which he said was delicious, a butterfly cookie for my daughter which was decent size and then a crunch cross isn't thing for me. Everything was so great and so reasonably priced. The line was long but moved pretty quick for the amount of people that were there. Highly recommend read more

One of the things that immediately tell you a bakery is legit, is when you buy way too many donuts (really not a thing) and its still fresh day 2 and day 3. Fine it was a lot of donuts but you cannot blame me. These guys are kings when it comes to making the perfect donuts. Cinnamon sugar is a must for me and it is gloriously cinnamony not a dash, or a hint, nope, she makes herself known. I'm also a sucker for a sugar donut so obviously I had to have that then add a few donuts wholes a coconut crunch and a few cookies and you'll be so happy you stopped by. Oh, did I not mention they are priced so ridiculously low, I don't know how they are not sold out by noon (also grateful that they are not cuz it takes me an 1.5 hours to get there hehe) Also let's not forget that their people are the most patient professional peeps out there. read more

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Lots of choices. I normally do not eat a lot of sweets but I want to try this popular place in Poulsbo because of great reviews. It is a family owned, historic bakery known for handmade breads, donuts, pastries and the Viking cup. I picked up a number of treats and have been delighted with them all. My favorite is the pecan roll (love the crunch) and hubby's is the Viking cup. The staff were helpful and friendly. Sluys is a very nice bakery and a good place to go if you're fixing for good baked goods and Scandinavian pastries. I would definitely return. read more

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Have been coming here for over 30 years and they NEVER disappoint. Yesterday I was able to make multiple recommendations to visitors while in line and realize I have never written a review for a bakery I love. The line moves fast, so if you see one snaking out the door, get in line, you won't regret it! read more

Amazing selection. Breads, cookies, cupcakes everything. The line was out the door when we got there but moved pretty fast. We tried several things, the chocolate donut was pretty sweet. We bought several things to try, friendly staff and they were fast. Not a lot of room in the bakery, nowhere to sit and enjoy a pastry. read more

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Excellent customer service. Hugh quality food. Very tasty. Unfortunately only visited once. Good atmosphere. Reasonable pricing.

Food Fresh pastries and tasty. Service Although there was a long line the staff were pretty efficient to get the line moving average wait about 10 to 15 minutes. Ambiance Small place, take out only, clean and positive ambience. read more

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So many delicious treats to choose from! Love all the gingerbread houses in the window. Opted for a chocolate raised donut and it was delicious. There were only a few folks in line this afternoon, so we were served quickly. Lovely to return to this historic bakery! read more

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This place is just like the song.... Simply the best! The owners, and staff are the epitome of professional. I would recommend you carve out a block of time so that you can peruse all the items. read more

Nice bakery. Been there a few times. Mostly excellent. A pastry did not settle well in my belly once. read more

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Sluys Bakery is a must taste, must go when you are in Poulsbo. It is located at the Historic Poulsbo waterfront. We salivated while we were checking out what they offer. They look so good. We bought a Viking cup and a loaf of cinnamon apple to take home. We enjoyed them. The cinnamon loaf was so good, toasted them and spread on butter. They offer a lot of things, not too sweet and perfect for my palate. Lots to choose from. Lines can be long but there a lot of people to help out. I would love to go back and try other things. read more

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Fabulous bakery with an assortment of amazing baked treats! The staff were friendly and quick. They're definitely used to managing a crowd of customers. read more

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This small bakery right in downtown Poulsbo is definitely a new favorite of mine. We arrived pretty early in the morning which was a good call because by mid-day there was a line running out onto the sidewalk with people waiting to order their baked goods. The staff was very patient with us as we decided from the plethora of pastries and cakes they have to offer. I ended up trying one of the giant donuts and my girlfriend got a viking bowl which resembled a cinnamon roll in a cup shape filled with icing. Both items were delicious and very very sweet which I quite enjoyed. The price for each item seemed fair for the size and quality of the pastries that we had tried. I would definitely recommend this shop if you are looking for something sweet in the city of Poulsbo, just be prepared for a little wait whether outside or inside as the shop itself is fairly small. read more

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Fantastic bakery in Poulsbo! A must visit.. they lnow how to bake their breads with utmost flavor.. we got their chocolate cake donut and regular chocolate glazed donuts along with a couple of coconut chocolate cookies and it was delish! Every bite was so fresh and the donuts were sweet but not overly sweet. They have a variety of freshly baked breads and donuts, fritters, cookies, etc. There is always a line but it keeps moving fast. Helps if folks make up their mind (i know its hard to pick) before they get to the counter. But the line does move fast. Until then enjoy the display of freshly baked goods. Highly recommend this place when in Poulsbo. read more

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Lovely spot in the heart of town close to the water.Picked up some bread and other sweet goodies at very reasonable prices from friendly staff in this very warm shop,as in cosy.Wish my neighbourhood had such a great offering. read more

Picked up a Viking cup to go and really liked it! Especially the cream cheese, it was salty and very unique, one of the best cream cheese fillings I've had! read more

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Oh hell yea! Totally glad we had this on our list to try while visiting the area. You can smell the bakery wafting in the air down the sidewalk. Stopped by midday, wasn't much of a line, so we were able to take a look and decide our game plan. We wanted a lot of items, but we decided to get the Maple Doughboy, Custard Filled, Apple Fritter and the Swedish Almond Pastry. All were so good, fresh, and perfect softness and nice outside texture. Didn't taste like generic donuts from the grocery store and not overly sweet. Staff was very efficient, helpful and quick to bag it up and get you all rung up. Prices were good so you can buy a bunch of items. My kind of bakery, you can tell why they've been in business for over 50 years! Worth coming by to check out when in town. read more

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Stopped by at the end of a work day to check out this bakery. The guy behind the counter greeted me with a smile and helped me make choices from their wide array of confections. When in Poulsbo, WA, drop by for a treat for your sweet tooth! read more

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Loved the viking cup and its huge dollop of cream cheese. My partner and I were also very pleased by the apple fritter and its sugary apple filled goodness. Blueberry cake doughnut was alright but felt a bit too dense. Would come again if we visit Poulsbo in the future :) read more

Viking cup was the star of the show. We also had the dough boy, which the kids loved. Definitely recommend stopping in if you're ever in the area. read more

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Everything I purchased was incredible! The cupcakes, cookies, Viking cup. I'll dream of this bakery from now on. Great fast service too!

I will never understand the cult-like local love for this place. I've been to Sluys several times now and have never found their treats to be any better than the donuts I'd pick up from Safeway up the road. In fact, I think we enjoy grocery store donuts far more than Sluys. It's always totally crowded with a line down the block, with unfriendly staff who just seem overwhelmed by the perpetual mountain of people circling through. I feel like they allow too many people inside--always rushed and quite stressful to be shoulder-to-shoulder with others while trying to make a selection. I've given Sluys a few chances and have yet to discover the reason for the obsession, so I would not recommend to others. read more

So. Many. Tasty. Treats! The amount of sweet treats is overwhelming. The staff are exceptional. They also offer breads but get there early to be sure to get what yu want is still in stock. Pubic parking lot nearby. Stop in and pick up what calls to you. So much yumminess. read more

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I don't usually drive far for food. But, since I was already at Bainbridge, I took a drive up. Very popular. Tiny place. Need to wait in line, but worth it. I got their cinnamon bread, pecan roll, and viking bun w/ cream cheese. Worker was nice helping me since I was overwhelmed for the first time. I was lucky that I didn't have to wait that long. :) read more

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There was a line formed outside the door. Took some Time getting inside to order. Plenty to chooses from and nice people to serve you behind the counter. You can only get these rolls pictured in a pack. A variety of breads on the racks. I thought the tv showing work done in the back was interesting. It's quite the place and worth the wait or stop in. We parked a couple blocks away at the park because there was no parking available near the entrance. read more

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Wonderful stop while visiting the historic Norwegian town of Poulsbo! Loved the bronze pretzel door handles on the outside and inside of the main door. So cool! Service is slow but friendly. We ended up purchasing a loaf of their cinnamon apple bread, viking cup, raspberry spritz, powdered rosette, and lemon ribbon cookie. Everything was yummy and fresh. Highly recommend stopping while visiting the area. read more

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Stopped in mid-afternoon on a Tuesday. There was almost no line, which I think is fairly rare for Sluys. They have so many tasty looking pastries that lure you in from the front window. We got a big assortment - a viking cup without cream cheese, an almond pastry, a date-filled bear claw, a troll house cookie, a pepparkakor, and a krispie. None struck me as amazing, but all were good. read more

stopped in on a day trip to Bainbridge to grab a friend some goodies and WOW. we got a few goodies to try and their donuts were really great. also got a loaf of cinnamon bread and it is such a nice treat toasted with some butter. also love their cute little pretzel door handles, adds so much charm! read more

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Cute spot in downtown Poulsbo. There was always a line, so put your patient pants on. EVERYTHING we got was delicious. I got the Viking Cup (as per SO many reviews), my husband got the fruit roll and the date coconut macaroon. Honestly, the coconut date macaroon was our favorite, followed by the fruit roll, and then the Viking cup. I truly wasn't super impressed with the Viking Cup, but also, we don't like SUPER sweet stuff, and boy that Viking Cup is SWEET. I would totally come back to try other things. Like their bread, or cakes, etc. I wish there was a place to sit to enjoy the treats. But you just pick up your stuff and go. read more

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Always a treat to go to Sluys and always a line. Just a little humble bakery that always feels like a special treat. Love coming here. Service is always friendly. read more

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Constant line that moves fast. Great selection of pastries, including donuts and breads. Number of cookies. A few cakes in the case. Do yourself a favor and get the Viking cup with cream cheese. It's a cinnamon roll like pastry and so decadent and good. Ambiance is a grab and go place. No inside seating. NO GLUTEN FREE options which is disappointing but also I understand. read more

Sluys Poulsbo Bakery - Viking Cup with Cream Cheese - Bakeries Near Me - Poulsbo, Washington

Tried this spot for the first time and wasn't disappointed. We got lucky and missed the crazy long line. We got a maple bar and a viking cinnamon roll. Both were delicious. It's small inside so there isn't a ton of space but the staff is super on top of it. Can't wait to come again! read more

Welcome to the most popular, to go bakery in Poulsbo! Sluys is pronounced sly with the s. My CIL first informed me that we need to visit this bakery when we're in WA. Ambience is casual. To my surprise, there were quite a lot of pastries that were freshly baked and available in the afternoon. This place exceeded my expectations in taste and customer service. Loved how the Viking Cup with Cream Cheese from the glaze, cinnamon and frosting tasted very light and complemented each together. Cream cheese appeared more translucent. Workers were friendly and courteous. My son enjoyed partaking the sad face design cookie. He disclosed to me, "The frosting is very smooth." I can see why customers and regular patrons enjoy visiting and frequenting this bakery. Everything from breads, cookies, frosting, pastries, and other desserts are made from scratch. Highly recommend. read more

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My friend and I decided to swing by after heading about it from her friend since it wasn't too far from the Kingston ferry terminal and where we were going for the day. Even on a Friday, there was a bit of a wait but it gave us the time we needed to decide what we wanted to order when we got inside. We got a small collection of things that we promptly went across the street to eat with our coffee, including a Krispie, Viking Cup, Apple Walnut Cinnamon Roll, Bran Muffin, and an Apricot Cream Cheese Horn. Hands down my favorites were the Krispies and the Viking Cup. The Viking Cup is basically a cinnamon roll in the shape of a large muffin, with a deliciously gooey cinnamon filling, well done outer edge, and a perfect dollop of cream cheese icing on top. The Krispie was amazing as well - a nicely crisp flat pastry with soft sugar granules that added lovely texture as you ate it. Some folks walking by stopped and asked about our pastries and we recommended the Krispie to them, describing it as a flat palmier with more of a sugar coating on the outside. The bran muffin was more of an experiment because we kept seeing folks ordering it and we managed to get the very last one in the window when it was our turn. It was okay, very bran - but still lightly sweet with raisins. The apple walnut cinnamon roll was just like the viking cup except flatter, tart from the apple, and had walnut chunks in it. Sometimes I feel like I can taste a difference in the quality of nuts and this was not hitting right for me, hence the preference for the viking cup. Lastly, the apricot horn was similar to any danish you could buy at a grocery store bakery, so nothing really stood out to me about this, but it was good! In summary - get the Krispies and Viking Cups with Cream Cheese! read more

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I can't stop thinking about the Viking cups here!! It is a must have when visiting Poulsbo. There is a mini line when we came by but it breezes by fast. We waited in line for around 15 minutes. read more

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I ordered a pecan roll, an apple cinnamon roll, several other pastries and a loaf of sourdough bread. I am chronically ill, dynamically disabled, and deal with a myriad of health issues. *This sourdough bread is a literal life-changer.*(mileage may vary) It cuts through my nausea, it's easy on my stomach and not too heavy to pair with all of my medications. It's made my mornings easier and more manageable. Thank you for making my morning easier than any pills have managed in 25 years. It may not seem like much. But truly, genuinely, the food is delicious and one of the few bakeries that has left me feeling better than before. And every single bite was delicious. While it was busy, everyone at the counter was beyond helpful and eager to ensure the best. I can't say enough wonderful things. It's been a week and I'm eager for my next trip. read more

Famous bakery in Poulsbo. The line is long but moves fast. I tried a few pastries and a loaf of their famous Poulsbo bread. The bread was a bit sweet and very tasty. The pastries were good but not amazing and not the most beautiful presentation, more of a home made look. However, everyone was friendly, it was fresh and it's worth stopping by. I also they have lots of discount items and given their volume in the summer, probably a good deal. read more