An absolute 5 star for this delightful and engaging place, not to mention beyond delicious! Croissants are European quality: light, buttery with pure ingredients. A wide variety of types: almond, hazelnut and raspberry. Plus a wide variety of other breads and savory tarts... Great ambiance Suffice to say: our very favorite bakery in all of Seattle! read more

Butter is a lifestyle. The pastries I got were delicious as hell! Warmed to perfection and enough fats to fuel me through my afternoon nap lol. Cute bistro style chairs and terrace seating to boot! I'll forgive the late 2000s reboot of the mustache of a logo for the immaculate vibes in here's they know how to make it delightfully cozy with tight seating, a balcony, and intense warmth on early March day. They've always wowed me at the local Farmers markets and I was pleased with this location! read more

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Tried this place on a whim, I picked it because they had canales which I've been wanting to try for a long time. Place is cute, the customer service was great and the drip coffee was good. We got caneles, a queen apple pastry, a plain croissant and they gave us a raspberry croissant to try which was super nice of them. Everything was delicious, the caneles were good but I was expecting the outside to be crispy like I've seen they're supposed to be but the flavor was amazing so I can't complain too much. Will definitely go back if I'm in the area. read more

One of the most amazing pastry I have ever tasted a Kouign amann. It is best when warm, but just as delicious later. As we had to buy a box to go. It is like caramelized croissant but rolled like a cinnamon bun! You must try! read more

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I've been meaning to go to French Guys Bakery and I'm glad I finally went: it honestly reminded me of the cafés in Paris. The prices are fair for the amazing quality, and everything is fresh and looks beautiful. I got the almond croissant, and it was super flaky with a generous amount of almonds while not being overly sweet. The inside is small but cozy (it's literally warm from the ovens), and the cottage-style exterior adds to the charm. The staff was friendly, and while seating is limited, it's a sweet little spot to sit and enjoy a pastry. read more

The French Guys - Almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I ordered an almond croissant and they asked if I would like it toasted and I agreed. Well, it was not toasted and the only flavor it had was where it was burned while baking. read more

Amazing coffee and pastries! There can be a line weekend mornings so come early! Everyone is super friendly!

I got a raspberry croissant and it was delicious! It was filled with plenty of jam & the stripes of red are so pretty! Service is amazing, it was my first time here so I asked about when these were made and the staff were super attentive & patient. read more

The French Guys - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Beautiful building. Beautiful interior. Creaky stairs for the upper level. Hot in the summer. Moderately priced pastries. No greetings when you enter but polite staff. Weird tea flavors. I wanted an earl grey tea but it only comes in an orange flavor. read more

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Delicious pastries, unique loft style seating, and friendly staff. These are just some of the reasons why I love stopping by this bakery on my way to the office. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and is a wonderful vibe especially during spring and summer. This bakery is located on East Roy in the Capitol Hill area and opens at 7AM. They also have a 2nd location in University Village that recently open this past Spring. This bakery serves up delicious pastries, breads, sandwiches, and desserts. I've tried numerous pastries from their line up. My favorites are their framboise croissant, chocolate hazelnut croissant, pain au chocolate, french toast, madeleines, sablés, and canelés. I've also tried their warmed up caprese sandwich and it did not disappoint. They sometimes sell Paysan Breton French butter for $9. I took one home along with one of their fresh baguettes. Aside of pastries they also have a coffees and teas. The French Guys is worth the carb and sugar intake. Great service as well. read more

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Delicious pastries in a cute, small shop! I got a Cannelé and a ham and bechamel croissant, which were both delicious! The croissant had creamy bechamel layered inside along with perfectly crispy cheese on top, and the pastry itself was perfectly flaky. The Cannelé was a perfect small sweet bite as well! The service was good, and the line was pretty quick on a Thursday morning. Would love to come back next time I am in the area! read more

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Cute coffee shop with 1.5 levels of indoor seating and a couple tables outside. Limited pastry items are mostly sweet. Try the French toast!

I was shopping at the U District farmer's market, and I couldn't resist the beautiful display of carbs at The French Guys stall. Kouign Amann ($6) - Hmm, these looked a bit suspicious and after examining them more closely, I'd say these particular pastries are a cross between a cinnamon roll and a croissant, more akin to a morning bun than a typical kouign amann. The pastry has very loosely rolled croissant dough which is doused in a sticky, stretchy caramel syrup. When I say sticky, I mean exceptionally sticky, even sticking to and tearing the wax covered paper bag it was placed in. The exterior areas not covered by the caramel have a bit of a dry, hard crisp. I don't believe the dough is laminated with sugar at all. Is this pastry tasty? Certainly. But is it a kouign amann? Emphatically no. (3/5) Almost Croissant ($6) - Tons of smooth almond frangipane fill the inside of the croisannt, giving a fragrant almond flavor. The exterior has a good caramelized flavor but there is essentially no crust and the flakiness is lacking. I wonder how many hours ago this pastry was baked. It does not feel fresh and instead seems to have some moisture buildup. It's a very sweet treat. (3/5) Baguette ($4) - The crust of this baguette is a bit weaker and soft, while the inside has an okay chew. There are larger holes so it's relatively airy. Flavor is mostly of the flour - the ferment time seems to be a little less than required to give a really complex flavor. It's just not that developed and kind of wan. It's better than a typical grocery store baguette, but really pales in comparison to many of the artisan bakeries in Seattle. (3/5) To be fair, everything was purchased at the farmers market, so the bread/pastries could have been stored in plastic containers or something to be shipped out from the baking facility. That might explain the issues with all of the crusts. I'll have to visit one of their actual bakeries and try to get fresh pastries. read more

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I didn't think this place was as bad as everyone made it out to be. I really enjoy the vibes, decor, and quiet upstairs dining. If you're looking for a new place to work in U Village, this is the best. But the coffee is a bit pricey, and I've had it served lukewarm a few times. The pastries look delicious but every one I tried was just ok and tasted maybe a couple days old. Also, all of the workers act like they're tired of dealing with customers. Now I understand why many don't think it's that great. It's not as prestigious as it tries to be, but it's still a decent spot for a snack or morning breakfast. read more

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I love the French Guys!! The croissants AMAZING, lemon tart et delicious!! The service staff are polite and respectful- the ambiance is a little slice of Paris cafe! C'est Magnifique! read more

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I have not been to their Capitol Hill location, but I have tried a couple of their pastries as they have a stand at numerous farmers' markets in the Seattle area. This includes year-round locations like Ballard, U-District and West Seattle. Though I found them when shopping at the Issaquah Farmers Market. There is another bakery there that sells the same items like artisan breads and croissants, but the selection here is more traditional and authentically French. I tried two of the most complex and harder-to-find items that they sell, a canelé & kouign-amann, which are regional French pastries. Both of them were fantastic and reasonably priced for the quality and taste. Looking forward to the farmers market season so I can try more of their offerings. read more

I really wanted to like this place. U-Village needed a quicker, less of a sit down option. Tried a couple of the croissants and the ham sandwich. The croissants were fine, but overly flaky and dry. The ham on the sandwich was filled way too much for being a French sandwich, there was nothing delicate about it. I wouldn't say no to going back but wouldn't consider it as a go-to option. Also, I've noticed a lot of 5 star reviews from "Yelp Elite" profiles here..hmm.. read more

Stopped at The French Guys when leaving Seattle to have some great pastries for our road trip home - and this was definitely one of the main highlights of our Seattle trip. The pastries were all incredible and I recommend all of them. I'll be thinking of these pastries for a very long time. read more

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Very cute patisserie. Friendly and quick service. Pastries galore. A must every time we are in the area. read more

The French Guys - Pistachio Done - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pros: this is a really cute place! Staff and other customers are both so nice. The pastry is pretty nice. Spinach crescent is really tasty. Kouign-Amann is recommended to me highly by other customers. However, it basically tastes like how it looks. To each their own. Cons: parking around here can be somewhat challenging due to the location (well, it's Capital Hill after all) read more

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Great cafe for pastries! I ordered their chocolate croissant which was warm and tasty. The chocolate was rich and sweet and the croissant was on the crispier side. The cafe itself looks great and feels very warming which is a great place to work in or study at. read more

The French Guys - Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of my favorite pastry shops. Really cute place with two level seating plus seating outside on the sidewalk (feel like I'm in Paris or something). Everything I have had has been good, with standouts beting the almond croissant, bourdaloue tart, and the cannele. Staff is nice and informative. read more

We were driving by the area on a Sunday afternoon when the cute exterior of The French Guys caught our eyes. Walking in, you're greeted by a cute, French decor interior with a case full of pastries & cakes. The croissants looked delectable, but I decided to go with the Pan Au Chocolat for today. It was really flakey, with lots of layers, and the chocolate wasn't melted - a plus to me (I don't like it when the chocolate inside croissants is gooey). We asked the cashier what the most popular items were, and she pointed out that the Kouign-Amann and flavored croissants were popular among customers. read more

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Though it's a relatively small store, my cousin and I found their selection of pastries to be quite savory for breakfast :) not too sweet, not too sour. Just right! It filled our tummies enough for us to have energy to go on a snow shoe-ing excursion! The service was fast. And the ambiance of the store was lovely. Highly recommend! read more

The French Guys - Croissants - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love coming here after Sunday morning yoga! The staff is friendly and the vibes are great. The space is on the smaller side, but there's a surprising amount of seating with upstairs areas on both sides of the café. There's also outdoor seating. My go-to order is a cold brew and a kouign amann read more

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Great sourdough bread! I love that they offer a half loaf so you don't have to get a full one since they are quite large for 1 person. I love the traditional French pastries they offer! Great selection. read more

The French Guys - Sourdough - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Visiting for work from LA and I searched for a cafe spot. I came across this cool little French cafe spot ! Parking can be a bit rough, but there's public parking 1 block up. Loved it,as you walk in, the atmosphere and designed structure says it all. Theres a second floor. So lofty n chill . Exceptional service , and the coffee, ham n cheese croissant and passion fruit tarts was DELICIOUS . See you ladies next time ! You guys rocked read more

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Cute place! Has upstairs seating. The pastry case we so beautiful- couldn't decide as everything looked delicious! Ended up choosing almond croissant and chocolate eclair. The server was so nice and gave us an extra patty on the house! I also order a pistachio cold brew delicious! Loved this charming little neighborhood gem. read more

I've been wanting to try the french guys for the longest time! It's located in cap hill and is a small but cozy space with outdoor seating. I went around 10am and there was a steady stream of people. I got the quiche lorraine ($8) which contained jambon and swiss cheese! They offered to heat it up and it was the perfect little breakfast treat. My friend got the almond croissant and that was really tasty as well! There were so many yummy treats displayed, and I would go back to try the raspberry/chocolate croissants! read more

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First time going to the French guys and loved it! There is limited seating during the busy times but it is so cozy. Loved the pastries and coffee. Will definitely try other locations! read more

GRRRRREAT ! Swooned with buttery flakes all over my shirt :) Croissant is up there with the best around - Bakery Nouveau and Farine. Though the Kouign amann is my fav. read more

love love love this bakery!! it's so cute inside and very busy for a good reason! you can't go wrong with any croissant!! i personally like chocolate so i always go for chocolate croissant. great spot for coffee chat or by yourself read more

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Charming ambiance and delicious food. So many (premade) options! Latte was perfect. Sat upstairs next to the Mona Lisa!!! Well, a nice, small replica ... read more

This place is a super cute spot, with really great decoration and theme. The service is always super nice and fast as well. We went here a little before 8 on a Thursday and it was pretty packed with people goin in and out and people just staying in to hang out. We ordered a savory sandwich that I think was called the Paris sandwich or something, the chocolate hazelnut eclair, the summer special drink: strawberry lemon fizz, and a mocha. Overall I thought everything was just alright, with the fizz being the best. This is my second time here and I did think the first time I went was better but I guess maybe we ordered better things. Not sure I'd go back as I know better bakeries in the area and my second time here lowered my opinion instead of heightening it. Sandwich - 5.5/10 I personally didn't like the pickles in it and thought it made it taste overly sour and made each bite too inconsistent. Besides that I thought it tastes just kind of plain, we had asked for it warmed up but the server warned us that if we did that then the greens on the sandwich would wilt so we followed his advice. In the end I wish we had got it warmed up so the warm cheese would add some more flavor. Wouldn't recommend. Chocolate hazelnut eclair - 5/10 : too sweet and rich for me Strawberry lemon fizz - 8.5/10: very sweet but not too sweet, mug hot, refreshing Mocha - 7/10 . Wasn't my drink so I just took a sip but it tasted fine read more

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Super cute little cafe with a definite Parisian vibe. Pastries are all super tasty. Service is fast and friendly. Street parking only. read more

I'm honestly not sure what the hype is all about here. I happened to be in the area and hadn't had lunch yet, so I stopped in for a croissant. The lamination was lacking (which I suppose isn't a bad thing when you're trying to eat a croissant while walking) and the flavor was meh. It wasn't bad, but it didn't wow me either. The space seemed like a great spot to work, but the baked goods (at least the aforementioned one) did not meet my expectations. read more

Drove by this place a few months back and have had it on my list to try out. Extensive pastry selection, solid coffee. Seating can be tight during busier hours but they do have a few tables on the main floor as well as a few tables & bar seating up top. They do have some outdoor tables as well if you want to brave the colder winter temps. There are also some cute shops nearby and the surrounding neighborhood is beautiful if you're feeling up for a walk. Will be adding to my coffee rotation for sure. read more

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Great layout and awesome pastry selection. Love the atmosphere with the upstairs. The service is friendly. Their almond chocolate Croissant is my fave. read more

Legitimately some of the best pastries I've ever had yesterday. My husband surprise me was one of their ham and Jerry 's croissants and I think it actually might be the best croissant I've ever had. I also love their sweet items. They had a cookie dough croissant that I just inhaled. Normally I like to post pictures in my yelp reviews, but I have no pictures because I ate everything too quickly. The espresso drinks are also excellent. Not too sweet,and webalanced. read more

Really expensive! 8$ for hazelnut croissant, 8$ for rosemary bread. Unfortunately, the croissant was a bit dry and stale, but the chocolate filling was really lovely. The bread was similarly lovely flavor, kinda stale. At that price point though, really expect better. Maybe the farmer's market is not the place to get their stuff? read more