(206) 923-0534
4737 California Ave SW
Seattle,
WA
98116
47.5604
-122.3869
Neighborhoods: West Seattle, Junction
Years in business
Established in 2006
Price:
$
Last updated 3.02.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate , Visa , MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite , Breakfast , Lunch Spot , Cheap Eats
General Info:
Open 7 Days
What People Are Saying About Bakery Nouveau
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
In Short – Chocolate-colored walls, creamy marble countertops and a display case filled with artisan bread, buttery pastry, delicate Parisian macaroons and baguette sandwiches draw a line out the door of this local patisserie. Owner William Leaman, former head pastry chef of Essential Baking Co., always has something hot out of the oven to keep a loyal crowd following their noses. He also creates a speciality line of chocolates infused with exotic flavors like passion fruit and candied ginger.
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- The early bird catches the worm, and in this case, you're best to arrive before ten to catch a twice-baked almond croissant before they sell-out. Better yet, call ahead and have them hold one for you.
- Where to Sit:
- For the best people watching, grab a stool at the marble window counter. Tables at the back have a view of William and his staff in the kitchen kneading dough and swirling chocolate ganache.
OMG! Orgasmic in my mouth!
by Resil at Citysearch
Dear God-
I wanted to just say thank you for having this bakery in west seattle! This place is gods gift to the world. From there breads, dessert to the hospitality... "just amazing"
Amazing Bread
by gogogaban at Citysearch
I was surprised to here about this amazing bakery just down the street from my neighborhood! But after being surprised I had to see for myself what all the talk was about, and sure enough it was worth all the talk. The bread is truly amazing. Full of flavor and great texture all the quality's of a true "French Bread" The pizza is good too, the only thing I was not too impressed with was their pastries. Too rich in my mind, but that's just me, many people are obviously enjoying them!
- Pros: Location (for me)
- Cons: Location (for you)
Amazing cakes!
by lindseyandadam at Citysearch
We chose Bakery Nouveau for our wedding cakes...mainly due to our love of France and all things French (and because we already love the pastries and bread here!) William was amazing! He took the time to meet with us and understand exactly what we were looking for. He helped us come up with two amazing cakes that our wedding guests absolutely loved! We even had some left over...that our relatives gobbled up the next day at brunch. We couldn't have been more pleased with the entire experience. We'll be loyal customers for life!
- Pros: Tasty goodness, friendly people, lively environment
- Cons: long lines (but the wait is worth it!)
Pastries taste just as they do in Paris! Crunchy and yummy bread!
by fpinchon at Citysearch
As a very demanding Parisian relocated here, I get picky when it comes to bread and pastries. Bakery Nouveau has among the best I've come accross in the US. I am not giving 5 stars because the selection is a little too limited, especially compared to le Panier...
Bread is firm and crunchy and remains that way after 24h, amazing!
Pastries are too small, but not greasy buttery and adequately crunchy.
Prices are not cheap, but remain reasonable..
A sure shot!
- Pros: Yummy crunchy bread and French pastry, fairly priced
- Cons: Limited Selection, small size
Oh, Yum!
by jenava at Citysearch
If it weren't for all the calories, I would eat something from this place every day. I love their twice-baked almond croissants. They are crispy on the outside with mounds of almond paste on this inside and sooo flaky. I also LOVE their raisin Brioche. It's coated in honey. Ah! I can taste it now! Their bread is great for taking home, too. I've also had a croissant sandwich there that was piled high with peppered turkey, amazing dijon-honey mustard and cheese. I've also had a chocolate mousse with raspberry glaze and a dark/milk chocolate cake of some sort (their chocolate is some of the best I've very eaten), as well as a piece of Boston Cream Pie. Everything in the case is in single-servings, but last time I was in someone picked up a sheet cake they had ordered in advance. Good to know you can order cakes for birthdays and such. Oh, and they take credit cards now...(-:
- Pros: THE BEST chocolates, pastries, cakes, breads, sandwiches
- Cons: Too decadent to eat every day