Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Snohomish

"Owner Rachael Coyle discovered this British specialty when she worked at Book Larder and explored baking via its English cookbooks. The version at herGreenwood bakery would be blessed by Mary Berry: the rectangle of rich shortbread, the generous layer of caramel smoothed above it, then the capstone chocolate topping. Despite its fancy name, the bar is like eating the highest and best incarnation of a Twix candy bar, elegantly accessible to all."

"The pastry chef behind Coyle’s Bakeshop has been in the Seattle pastry world for years. She has worked at some of our favorite foodie spots like the Columbia City Bakery included in this guide. Her bakery offers a wide variety of sweets and the shop is absolutely darling."

"One of the city’s neighborhood charmers, this beloved bakery churns out the best of French, British, and American pastry traditions, as well...Read More"

"Baker’s is everything you’d want in a neighborhood restaurant: It’s cute, it’s cozy, and its menu is full of items like steak frites and chocolate pot de creme. A word on their cocktails, too: They’re delicious, and some of the most unique in Seattle. Pull up a chair on their backyard patio, where there are heaters (and booze, and food) aplenty."

"Two brothers—Kit and Jesse Schumann—founded Sea Wolf in 2014. They started by baking in borrowed kitchens and, a couple years later, graduated to their own space. Lucky for us, it was a jog away from Justin’s apartment."

"Queen AnneOn an unassuming stretch of Nickerson Street, a Scandinavian cafe makes a decadent lineup of classic cakes (carrot and cream cheese, chocolate ganache, vanilla raspberry). But the real winners at Byen are its Scandinavian specialties. Try the kransekage, a Scandinavian celebration cake with towered rings of crusty-yet-moist sweet-almond cake."

"Seattle is home to a little pocket of Scandinavian eateries serving up goodies from potato dumplings to lingonberries. Byen Bakeri is a key part of this scene; a delightful Norwegian bakery specializing in comfort cuisine from the homeland. It’s a go-to place for semlor, veslkringle, and croquembouche, as flavorfully complex as they sound."

"Byen Bakeri is one of a kind and sells authentic Scandinavian pastries. The bright colors and Northwestern art on the walls are sure to make you feel like you have entered your happy place. You will be charmed by their unique assortment of Nordic-inspired cookies, all less than a dollar, which includes butter balls and thumbprint cookies."

"Back in the day (aka the aughts) Besalu was Seattle’s top spot for superb French pastries, and the line regularly stretched out the door of the tiny Ballard cafe. It’s a credit to the place that, despite stiff competition and new ownership, it still deserves that line. Croissants remain top-notch, but the tender, buttery ginger biscuit, with its golden exterior and a sprinkle of coarse-grained sugar, is the prize."

"The telltale sign of any good bakery is a line out the door, so get to Cafe Besalu early if you want to beat the crowds. Seating inside is minimal, but curbside parking is usually available in front of their shop and you can take your order to go. When going to a bakery, we appreciate a balance between sweet and savory selections, and Cafe Besalu absolutely delivers, but the savory croissants here are a must-try."

"This Ballard cafe’s plain croissant is the benchmark by which all others are measured. It is exactly as buttery and flakey as it must be, and often draws long lines. Available for takeout with online preordering."

"The gist: London Plane co-owner Yasuako Saiton brought a few of his former employees back into the fold with this gorgeous new spot on Portage Bay. The eclectic mix of breakfast and lunch foods mixes Japanese sandwiches, German meats, and Scandanavian sweets.The food: The breakfast sandwich on melonpan shows off how simplicity makes for the best food, but the lunch sandwiches offer more variety, along with pastries and salads.The cost: Pastries run $3 - $6, the breakfast sandwich with cheese is $8, and the menu tops out at $11.How to order: Currently counter ordering only, with outdoor patio seating."

"This new Portage Bay bakery perched on the Jensen Marina — complete with a striking stained-glass window — has a wide variety of influences, from Scandinavian pastries to Japanese snacks, like okonomiyaki tortillas, alongside roasts from Australian coffee company Proud Mary. Meanwhile, the egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on melonpan is already generating some buzz as a standout. Open for takeout and limited seating on the outdoor patio."

"Stained glass-lit Saint Bread is a shrine to carbs at Portage Bay. Though the bakery doesn’t serve a dedicated brunch, there’s certainly no rule against late-morning weekend gorging on smoked trout toast, okonomiyaki tortillas, and all manner of pastries: cardamom knots, chocolate croissants, and coffee cake — just a few of the standouts, not to mention the excellent steamed egg sandwich on melonpan. View this post on Instagram"

"One of the best bakeries in Seattle is Rosellini’s, a little French bakery that has perfected every item they are selling. The staff is welcoming and helpful, and more than willing to give recommendations to their customers. We are obsessed with their leek and gruyere quiche for the creamy custard interior and incredible flavor."

"WallingfordIn a compact brick storefront, baker Kara Burfeind builds fanciful creations out of a range of classic cake flavors like chocolate peanut butter and lemon cream. The SweetSide has a stable of go-to specialty designs, from a spray of tasteful frosting flowers to mermaid or macaron themes. But Burfeind’s happy to put her pastry degree to use on mega-custom cakes shaped like Lego characters or a fondant-wrapped calculator."

"Founded in 2017, Midnight Cookie Co creates delicious treats that offer a much-needed mood boost, and it provides a late-night cookie delivery service. Head to the website, choose a delivery partner and pick from either the traditional cookies (think snickerdoodle, oatmeal raisin chip), select cookies (white chocolate macadamia, double chocolate chip) or vegan cookies. The store will take care of the rest."

"website | delivery radius: Seattle | best for: late-night cookie delivery. This is the place to go if you need cookies stat. The deliver both traditional and seasonal cookies within the hour with third-party apps like Uber Eats."

"Innovative design and age-old Italian tradition come together in modern comfort at Mamma Melina Ristorante & Pizzeria, which serves an extensive selection of traditional Italian food and wine ranging from seasonal antipasti platters, house-made pasta, and wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas to entrees of grilled meat and ocean-fresh seafood. The open, airy dining room features an incredible array of ceiling art and offers a comfortable, relaxed ambiance in which to dine, while a lively bar serves an impressive collection of notable wine labels from around the world, specialty cocktails, craft beers, and imported spirits and Italian grappas. Late-night diners can tuck into small plates and antipasti from the bar menu."

"This is a really pleasant bar/ restaurant for a bite to eat and amazing wine pairings. The drinks are abundant, the food is great and the service is phenomenal. Beer selection and wines are plenty."

"We had the amazing opportunity to host our rehearsal dinner at Cabernets and IPAs. It was absolutely the most amazing night!. The entire staff was fantast..."