PETITE SWEETS: Each morning, Coyle’s Bakeshop in Greenwood starts the day with a pastry case full of fresh-baked goodies, from tiny tea cookies to savory scones

SERVICE WITH A SMILE: Rachael Coyle’s experience as a pastry chef carries over to her baked goods, which are our all-around favorites in the city

TREATS TO-GO: There may not be any seating at Crumble & Flake, but that doesn’t stop visitors from lining up for the bakery’s outstanding croissants, cookies and more

This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue, as part of our “The Best Neighborhood Bakeries,” cover story. Click here to subscribe. 1. Metropolitan MarketMultiple locationsThe Cookie—perfect, oversize chocolate chip cookie with walnuts, crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside.  2. Lowrider Baking Company Farmers’ markets Birthday Cake—a balanced, tangy sweet white chocolate cookie with sprinkles. Photograph…

This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue, as part of our “The Best Neighborhood Bakeries,” cover story. Click here to subscribe. 1. Cafe BesaluBallard, 5909 24th Ave. NW; 206.789.1463 Big butter flavor. 2. Sémillon Bakery and CaféCapitol Hill, 1150 11th Ave.; 206.432.9064 Ultracrispy, twice-baked ham and cheese. Photograph by Semillon Bakery 3. Crumble & FlakeCapitol Hill, 1500 E Olive Way; 206.329.1804…

This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue, as part of our “The Best Neighborhood Bakeries,” cover story. Click here to subscribe. 1. Beach Bakery Rainier Beach 7820 Rainier Ave. S; 206.721.2225 Peanut butter and jelly bar—peanut cookie base with jelly and crumb topping. 2. Hood Famous BakeshopBallard2325 1/2 NW Market St.; 206.979.2253 Calamansi bar—a Filipino take on the lemon bar,…

This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue, as part of our “The Best Neighborhood Bakeries,” cover story. Click here to subscribe. 1. Sea Wolf BakersFremont, 3621 Stone Way N; 206.457.4181 Big, beautiful sourdough boules—also sold at farmers’ markets and the Sand Point Metropolitan Market. 2. Columbia City BakeryColumbia City, 4865 Rainier Ave. S; 206.723.6023 Baguette—crisp…

This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue, as part of our “The Best Neighborhood Bakeries,” cover story. Click here to subscribe. 1. Wandering GooseCapitol Hill, 403 15th Ave. E; 206.323.9938 Yellow cake with malted chocolate frosting and Whoppers. Photography by Alex Crook 2. Coyle’s BakeshopGreenwood, 8300 Greenwood Ave. N; 206.257.4736 Dense carrot cake with dates instead of…

This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue, as part of our “The Best Neighborhood Bakeries,” cover story. Click here to subscribe. 1. Mee Sum PastryPike Place Market, 1526 Pike Place; 206.682.6780 Beef curry bun—soft bread, sweet crumbly topping and rich, savory filling inside.  2. Despi Delite BakeryBeacon Hill, Everett Mini ube bread—soft bread stuffed with bright purple…