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Le Panier

1902 Pike Place
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 441-3669
Citysearch
Price:
$
Cross Street:
Stewart Street
Hours:
Mon-Sat 7am-6pm, Sun 8am-5pm

Message from Le Panier

Le Panier

A touch of Paris in the market

  • Classic baguettes
  • Traditional French patisseries
  • Delectable sandwiches

At Le Panier, our pastries are baked fresh each morning, including baguettes, butter croissants, palmiers, friands, and sables with chocolate and hazelnuts.

Our French patisseries include napoleon, éclair au chocolat and tartes aux fruits.

Sandwiches are available, from brie to jambon beurre to roast beef, made with fresh baguettes.

Boulanger and co-owner Thierry Mougin, born in France and trained as a baker beginning at age 14, sets the standard high by maintaining the French ideals for bread and pastry. The aroma of butter and freshly-baking bread lures Market regulars and visitors. Caffé Umbria is served to accompany your warm almond croissant or slice of apricot tarte. For the holidays choose from Bûche de Noël, small cookies packed for gift-giving, and the Galette des Rois.

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Editorial Review for Le Panier – by Citysearch Editors

In Short
Diners perch on a handful of counter seats (the best offer a view of the Market's foot traffic), for breakfast or lunch of a Brie-smeared baguette chased with a steaming cup of coffee. Francophiles stand in line at this self-proclaimed "Very French Bakery" for a baguette, a brioche or a chocolate croissant. More than a few leave clutching a meringue or a chocolate eclair.

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Insider Tips

Parking

The most consistent bet is taking advantage of the Pike Place Market garage, which offers an hour of free parking for market patrons; arrive before 9:30am and park all day for $5.

User Reviews for Le Panier

Citysearch (11), Judy's Book (5 ), All (16)

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

05/26/2008 Posted by girl101

I used to visit this bakery about once every week or so. I would buy a loaf of bread and indulge in an almond croissant. However, recently when I went in, I saw one of the employees drop a loaf of bread on the floor, and then put it back on the shelf! I could not believe my eyes, but I figured this an isolated incident. However, when I told the employee ringing me up (this time I only bought a latte...you can't drop that on the floor!), the employee said that he couldn't say anything to the woman who dropped the bread, saying that she was a manager, and that putting the bread back was a policy. This is ridiculous! I expect my food to be clean before I buy it. I will no longer be a patron of Le Panier bakery.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/26/2008 Posted by apederse

I just tucked into a bit of the campagne loaf and have to say it's one of the best loaves of bread I've ever had. It's moist, and chewy and the crust it perfectly browned and crunchy. Absolutely worth every penny!

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Editor's Review

A quaint French bakery in the heart of Pike Place Market.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Parking

The most consistent bet is taking advantage of the Pike Place Market garage, which offers an hour of free parking for market patrons; arrive before 9:30am and park all day for $5.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Metered
  • Pay Lot
  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Sat 7am-6pm
  • Sun 8am-5pm

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • Cash
  • MasterCard

Cuisines

  • Bakeries
  • Coffee Shops & Diners

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Carry Out
  • Breakfast
  • Local Favorites
  • Cheap Eats
  • Historic Setting
  • People Watching

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