Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Renton

"The thrill of Pike Place Market is how many treasures outnumber the tourist traps. Follow your nose to know you’re in the treasure zone at Le Panier, the “Very French Bakery.” The line advances quicker than you expect; just before you blurt out your order for pastel macarons or pearl sugar chouquettes or epi baguettes, turn to the self-serve shelf at your right and snag yourself a pre-packed half-pound cellophane bag of hazelnut sablé cookies. They’re simple, sandy-textured, smaller than a checkerboard square, but completely satisfying."

"Build your own box of baked goods and coffee beans from local makers—like Blazing Bagels, Caffe Vita, Mighty-O Donuts, and Nuflours—for delivery from this new …. Downtown Seattle 206-503-2742"

"OnlineThe best friend team behind Lady Grey Cakes, an online custom cake storefront, whips up artful creations that range from unexpected (blueberry pancake-influenced cake, anyone?) to comforting classics like dark chocolate with Nutella buttercream. The two-woman operation divides the work—Becca Hapke guides the menu, while Alia Al-Hatlani uses her background in oil painting to guide the pastel-swirled buttercream designs. They can satisfy any age, but these elegant wedding cake–adjacent decorations seem better suited for grown-up celebrations."

"The Sugar Bakery and Cafe was spun from a husband and wife’s experimentation with the apples from a tree in their front yard, but they didn’t stop there: pumpkin mousse cake, chocolate truffles, and toasted coconut cake show they’ve moved well past the apple tree. Salt and Straw has a handful of tailormade ice creams featuring local ingredients in each city. Image: Courtesy of Salt and Straw"

"Created by Stephanie Crocker (no relation to Betty) and her husband, John McCaig, Sugar Bakery makes cakes, pies, pastries, cookies, coffee, soups, and sammies…. 1014 Madison StFirst Hill 206-749-4105"

"Pike Place Market has plenty of places that make great lunch spots, like Piroshky Piroshky, Beecher’s or even a nicer sit-down restaurant like Tom Douglas’s Etta’s. If you have time or got started early, venture behind the market (and down a lot of stairs) and toward the Seattle Waterfront. You won’t have too much time to really delve in here but choose from taking a ride on the Seattle Great Wheel or Wings Over Washington and then peek in at the shops along the water, including Ye Olde Curiosity Shop."

"A portable delight, the impeccable buns at this incredibly popular chain usually draws long lines. The chicken, mushroom, and rice or the subtly spiced beef and onion versions are off-the-charts good, and the smoked salmon pate is wrapped in the adorable shape of a fish. There are lots of sweet treats, too, including a cinnamon cardamom braid."

"Then head to Piroshky’s Piroshky’s for lunch and get some sweet or savory Russian pies to go. Take them over to the Victor Steinbrueck Park to picnic on the grass while watching the people shop the stalls."

"Beneath strings of colorful papel picado, lives shelf after shelf of bright pink sweet rolls known as conchas, plus a myriad of other Mexican treats: sugar-dusted butter bread, puerquitos, flan, and more. But be warned, if you want to go home with any of these baked goods, it’s cash only."

"The last on this list is one dessert that makes you feel good inside and out. Acai bowls are like smoothie bowls made from small acai berries, and they are generally topped with granola, fruit, and other toppings. Not only do they taste amazing, but they have many health benefits (like tons of antioxidants) and are simple to make and find."

"Kubota Garden was once the personal garden of sought-after landscape artist Fujitaro Kubota, and uses Japanese gardening concepts to showcase Northwest plant life. Now, it’s a city park—an a popular spot for photography, whether an SLR or an iPhone. A post shared by Tuan Lee (@leeleexlove) on Jul 15, 2018 at 12:44am PDT"

"Hidden fountains, bright-red bridges, koi darting about elegant ponds. At Kubota Garden, 20 acres of gorgeous Japanese gardens await visitors willing to make the trip to the Rainier Beach neighborhood in South Seattle. First started in 1927 by Fujitaro Kubota, the complex is now part of Seattle’s public park system."

"With its neat, symmetrical lines and delicate stones and water wheels, the Kubota Garden will let you travel to Japan without stepping foot out of Washington. It’s one of the most gorgeous places to see in all of Seattle. Part of its beauty comes from the fact that it was a labor of love."

"At an area of 11 acres, the Centennial Park, previously known as the Elliott Bay Park is one of Seattle’s most famous waterfront parks. It is often confused with Myrtle Edwards Park since both of them are connected. The main difference is that Centennial Park is operated by Seattle port whereas Seattle City manages myrtle."

"Myrtle Edwards is a city park on the Elliot Bay waterfront, less than a half-mile southwest of the Space Needle and Seattle Center. A standard route to access this beautiful waterfront space is through the Olympic Sculpture Garden. Myrtle Edwards winds next to the shoreline with a 1.25-mile paved bike trail."

"This relaxed Central District Ethiopian restaurant, with excellent injera and generous piles of flavorful spiced legumes and meats, is ideal for sharing at home. The vegetable combination and the barbecue special (strips of beef and sliced peppers simmered in oil) are easy wins, but the menu also has plenty of deeper cuts, including kitfo, a tartare-like raw minced beef with cheese. Open for takeout-only at the moment."

"It’s entirely possible that you haven’t yet tried Ethiopian food, so we highly recommend having your virgin experience at Meskel. It’s a brilliant place to try some new Seattle food!. With incredible spices and general portions seen across all dishes, you’re sure to find something here that will tickle your tastebuds."

"A star among Cherry Street’s cluster of great Ethiopian spots for more than a quarter of a century, this converted house now does a steady stream of takeout; owner Belaynesh Chera might have an equal fan base for both her veggie combo and meat dishes. Cash only; call 206-860-1724 to order."

"I spent my first ~5 years of being diagnosed with celiac disease in Seattle, and Razzi’s Pizza was one of the first times I realized that gluten free food can still be delicious. I was stuck in the rut of eating a lot of quesadillas with corn tortillas, baked chicken and rice, and Rice Chex because they were easy and safe, but not necessarily delicious. I was scared to eat out for fear of getting sick and ruining all of my hard work to heal my intestines."