La Parisienne French Bakery

SEATTLE'S BESTFor RealsEvery time I'm visiting the Emerald City, I reflect on how lucky I am that my bf lives so close to La Parisienne. I'm writing this review on a cloudy, almost sprinkling Saturday morning, and people are still lined up OUT THE DOOR for these delicious pastries. If local Seattleites are standing in line for food, you KNOW it is legit DIVINE! Merci beaucoup for filling our tummies, La ParisienneI have been a handful for times. The delicious pastries are always on point-- highly recommend the following (March 2024):-My FAVE Raspberry Croissant (any croissant really)-Flan -French Onion Soup (it's mid but solid)-Breakfast Deals (can't beat $6 Petit Dejeuner with buttered baguette, jam, and 6 oz coffee)Unfortunately either due to authenticity or whatever reason, I find the sandwiches hard to swallow (literally and figuratively). Ingredients are fresh/tasty and very Euro, but perhaps soft crispy American sandwiches have ruined my palate. French onion soup is a hearty bowl! Comes with two pieces of bread, very cheesy and onion. Best bang for your buck if you want some hot food.Their pastries are the Crown Jewels of Seattle, of Washington State, of America!!! Fluffy, flaky, perfectly crusty pastries each and every time. They sell so many, that it is guaranteed fresh. I've never had a bad pastry here. Variety is A1 here-- sweet, savory, fruity, chocolate, La Parisienne's got ya! Service is wonderful, always cheery and smiley albeit they can get busy. The chefs and bakers here are from France/classically trained so you're getting the real deal.Line is usually through the door, especially on mornings and weekends. Interior/ambiance, there are a lot of tables and chairs but it gets packed. It can get noisy, so a quiet first date isn't the best option here. Honestly, they deserve a bigger space! Parking is typical for downtown Seattle (AKA barely existent). It's a quick walk to other cool parts of downtown like the Space Needle and Pike Place, perfectly situated! Croissant of all croissants- perfection here

I used to live next door back in 2015. I will always remember my aunt coming over for my birthday weekend. She went to this small bakery to grab some desserts and surprised me when I got home from work.Since then, I still come by every so often. For the most part, it's never too busy and I can just grab a couple things to bring home when I'm in the mood for something sweet.

I have been here numerous time. I definitely love their desserts and their chocolate sponge cake is my go-to birthday cake selection. I believe they have been praised so many times. I would share a lovely incident with them. One time, I ordered a chocolate sponge cake and went to pick up the cake. They didn't have to cake in the store. They immediately tried to make up to me by 1. Offer me to deliver the cake to my place 2. Have me wait for the cake for10-15 mins and they would come back to give me the cake. I chose the second one.After waiting for a while, the manager there offered me free items from the store. They didn't really have to do it but it was a nice gesture.

The best thing that can happen in life is when you unexpectedly bumped into a French bakery and the food was SO good! I was immediately cheered up by the delicate and exquisite cakes offered by La Parisienne during a cold and cloudy day in Seattle. It is definitely not cheap ($9.75 for the Tarte au Chocolat) but I felt so worth it because it took so much skills and dedication to make such great desserts! Everyone working there were super friendly and actually some of them are French. We sat by the window and it was a very relaxing and tasty experience.

I absolutely love this French Bakery. I recently moved to downtown Seattle. La Parisienne is about a 13 minute walk from my place. My fiancé and I love their canneles and pain au chocolate. The coffee is 100/10. The service is quick. The ambiance can be a bit loud with the mix of how busy it gets, the music, the lovely owners speaking French. Given it is owned by French people. I've never been to France, but I've been to France in Seattle! I'm obsessed with this place.

Amazing French bakery with soooo many pastries. They have something for everyone, from sweet options to savory options. The decor definitely gives French cafe vibes. We came here on a Sunday around 10:30am. There was a short line when we got there but the line got a lot longer as we left. All of their pastries and desserts looked amazing. They had them all laid out in the display case. I wanted to try so many things but finally landed on getting the pain au chocolate praline, a delicious chocolate croissant with praline. It was perfectly flakey, the chocolate was semi sweet, and the praline was like a bougie ferrero rocher! I really enjoyed it. We also tried the savory fougasse. They have a few different savory flavors that change daily. They had pate, smoked salmon and another flavor I can't remember. We picked the smoked salmon one and it was great! It had a good smoked salmon to bread ratio and was extremely easy to eat on the go. Would definitely come back to try more of their pastries!

TL;DR - very solid pastry spot that is a bit pricey but is definitely high quality. I came back the next day for a sandwich and it was bomb too hahaFood - yummy pastries, my favorite was the giant macaron with raspberries and cream because it had the perfect balance of crispy, chewy, and creamy textures as well as sweetness and tartness. I wish I could eat it all in one huge bite but sadly my mouth ain't that talented :(Service - very friendly and helpfulAmbiance - a little bit of a squeeze at the counter especially if there are lots of people ordering, but it's clean and well designed inside with a bit of seating further in.

How did I not know about this authentic French bakery in the heart of Belltown sooner? These pastries taste just like the ones from Paris, France. Some of the staff and the customers even speak French, so you know it's legit. La Parisienne offers a delicious selection of cakes, pastries, and sandwiches. They also serve coffee. It is a bit pricey, as the pastries and desserts are quite intricate. I do think they are worth it though, as a little treat, as each item is crafted beautifully with multiple layers, edible details like a chocolate logo, and perfectly balanced. There are a few tables at the bakery, and it is usually bustling with people, especially in the mornings. It is relatively easy to find street parking right in front of or across the street of the bakery, but it is not free unless you come on Sunday or holidays.

I truly feel you can never go wrong with a French bakery and that's how I felt about this place on my trip. So much so that I went twice and got some pastries to take on my flight home! It could also be the obsession I have for bread haha. But in all seriousness, I loved the variety of options provided at this place from sweet to savory pastries, small sandwiches, and coffee. You can't go wrong with what you choose. I kept it a little basic and got regular croissants, pain au chocolat (chocolate croissant), and a chaussons au pomme (apple turnover). The staff was friendly and spoke French as well which was fun to hear being a French speaker myself.Highly recommend for an on the go breakfast option, or even if you wanted to sit in the cafe and work from home, it's a pretty quiet and relaxing spot!

The and yes i mean the best baguette in Seattle!!! The service is outstanding also!I was visiting Seattle and without searching found this place i feel so lucky!