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Grand Central Bakery

214 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104-2598
Phone: (206) 622-3644
rude customer service
1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

12/17/2007 Posted by fastsculler

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.

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Editor's Review

Seattle's vanguard artisanal bakery turns out some of the best soup and sandwiches in town.  See the full editorial review.

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When to Go

Stop in when the bakery becomes a gallery on First Thursdays, offering hors d'oeuvres, wine sampling, live music and art.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 7am-6pm
  • Sat 8am-4pm

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard

Cuisines

  • Bakeries

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch Spot
  • Local Favorites
  • Live Music

Recognition for Grand Central Bakery

2004 Audience Winner - Soup

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