Cafe Besalu
(206) 789-1463
5909 24th Ave NW
Seattle,
WA
98107
47.6718
-122.3877
Neighborhoods: Ballard, Adams
What People Are Saying About Cafe Besalu
The Editor
Anna Roth
Citysearch
In Short
North End residents, newspaper in hand, park themselves at this friendly bakery's shabby-chic assortment of tables on weekend mornings, taking in the aroma of fresh pastries and coffee. Sweet and savory croissants, shortbread, quiche, brioche, Danishes and other buttery delights are among the treats in the glass display counter. The pain au chocolate, ginger biscuit and caramelized onion and gruyere pastry are the stuff of local legend.
User Reviews
daquietmofo
February 02, 2009
they have THE BEST croissants EVER. the outside i think they glaze it a little so its really crisp, and once you bite in its moist and chewy on the inside with the classic croissant flavor... but theres something else there... have to try it to know. also bought a bunch of other stuff from here. we're from out of town so we just blindly picked anythign that looked good... and we were not disappointed. one of our other favorites was this sweet onion pastry... sorry dont know the name... but it was to die for. if i was a millionaire... i would come to seattle often JUST FOR THE CROISSANTS!!
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November 26, 2008
I have no idea what kind of magic they put into the food here but EVRYTHING is amazing, including the coffee. You will wait in line (that is the only draw back) but there is a reason 20 people wait in line for pastries.
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Anonymous
September 19, 2008
I love this place for their ginger pastry, their pear tart and their delicious, dark espresso drinks. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, including the baker of these fine pastries. A treat in Seattle.
read full reviewThe Details on Cafe Besalu
Know Before You Go:
Watch the chefs shaping pastry behind the display counter--but you might want to avert your eyes from the stacks of butter that lie beside them.
When to Go:
Broiche is ready at 9am--avoid the disappointment of coming earlier.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Lunch Spot
