(206) 622-3644
214 1st Ave S
Seattle,
WA
98104
47.6006
-122.3339
Neighborhoods: Pioneer Square, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Grand Central Bakery
The Editor
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Citysearch
The Scene – Marble-topped tables accommodate arcade seating beneath the building's atrium, framed by handsome exposed-brick walls and a soaring ceiling. The loyal Pioneer Square business crowd ensures long lines at the order counter at lunchtime. On rainy afternoons, curl up next to the large fireplace that pumps out quite a bit of warmth. – – The Food – Cinnamon rolls and sticky buns come out of the oven frequently, to be eaten warm. At lunch, grab a meat and cheese or roasted veggie-filled grinder and explore Pioneer Square, or slide a tray down the cafe counter and…
12/17/07
rude customer service
by fastsculler at Citysearch
I've been a customer since 1975, but after the bad experience I had there on December 14, I won't be returning. I was waiting in the very long (at least 10 minute wait) line to order a sandwich. A staff person came by to take orders. When she came to me, I was standing too far away from the menu board to read the menu. She handed me a paper menu and proceeded to take orders from the aproximately eight people behind me. After she finished taking their orders, I asked if she would please take my order, but she refused and walked away. When I arrived at the counter, I asked her again to please take my order, but she told me I would need to order at the cash register because she was done taking orders. Finally, I arrived at the cash register and gave my order to the guy at the cash register. He informed me that I would need to wait another 15 minutes. At this point, I had enough and said "no thanks." As I turned to walk away, the guy said "Thank YOU for your PATIENCE."
I wrote an e-mail to the Grand Central website describing my experience, but have not received any response.
- Pros: food is good.
- Cons: nasty staff.
08/22/06
Great soup and cinnamon rolls
by spudsocks at Citysearch
This is one of my favorite places for lunch in the whole city... the soups are always tasty and a meal with a soup, side salad (get the viniagrette) and lots of bread is extremely reasonably-priced. If you're there on a day when there's mushroom soup to be had, you're a lucky individual because it's completely delicious. There's a whole case of baked goods, all tempting, but the cinnamon rolls are some of the best in the city, very bread-based, which I like, and don't have frosting to hide behind, just a tasty sugary glaze. The cookies are always highly touted but I've found them to be a bit dry--I'm the moist cookie type.
- Pros: Delcious food, good place for lunch, MUSHROOM SOUP
- Cons: Often a line during lunch that can take a while
06/09/06
For Really Crunchy Bread Lovers
by shetharbozenai at Citysearch
Their sandwiches are really yummy! ...only if you like hard, crusty bread like I do. The pastries are good too. They are fresh. Their mushroom soup is definitely one of the best. This place is a great quick stop for breakfast & lunch & brunch.
The Details on Grand Central Bakery
When to Go:
Stop in when the bakery becomes a gallery on First Thursdays, offering hors d'oeuvres, wine sampling, live music and art.
Category:
Bakeries, Restaurants, Catering
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
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