http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/39908 Craving <a href="http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/39598/">chocolate</a> cake, freshly baked bread or a flaky pastry? Indulge in decadent carbs at these top Seattle bakeries. en Copyright 2004 Tue, 06 Jan 2004 01:50:58 -0800 editor_seattle@citysearch.com http://images.citysearch.com/roundup/d5/fe/39908r1.jpg http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/39908 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Hearty breads, like the much beloved walnut loaf, are the reason people trek here from all over the city; pastries made with seasonal fruit are also a big draw. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/41899057/seattle_wa/columbia_city_bakery.html Tue, 06 Jan 2004 01:50:58 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Tom Douglas' famous coconut cream pie is just one reason to visit this Belltown bakery. (Hint: The pie is also sold in cute bite-size portions if a whole one is too daunting.) Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/11513722/seattle_wa/dahlia_bakery.html Tue, 06 Jan 2004 01:50:58 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Melt-in-your-mouth pastries (many swear they're the best croissants in the city) and rich espresso draw locals to this cozy Ballard bakery. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/11477093/seattle_wa/cafe_besalu.html Tue, 06 Jan 2004 01:50:58 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Known on the Farmer's Market circuit as Belle's Buns, this downtown patisserie offers buttery brioche filled with ingredients like chocolate walnut and ginger peach. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/43925411/seattle_wa/belle_epicurean.html Tue, 06 Jan 2004 01:50:58 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Flaky croissants and coat-your-spoon thick hot chocolate bring warm French charm to this tiny but quaint Mount Baker cafe. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/41899060/seattle_wa/sweet_savory.html Tue, 06 Jan 2004 01:50:58 -0800 http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/39598 Tue, 06 Jan 2004 01:50:58 -0800 http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/40773/ Tue, 06 Jan 2004 01:50:58 -0800 http://seattle.citysearch.com Tue, 06 Jan 2004 01:50:58 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Pack a laptop and a big appetite when visiting the grooviest hole-y land in town. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/41150900/seattle_wa/top_pot_downtown.html Tue, 06 Jan 2004 01:50:58 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Seattle's vanguard artisanal bakery turns out some of the best soup and sandwiches in town. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10776550/seattle_wa/grand_central_bakery.html Tue, 06 Jan 2004 01:50:58 -0800 http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/39807 Tue, 06 Jan 2004 01:50:58 -0800 http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/38069 Tue, 06 Jan 2004 01:50:58 -0800 http://seattle.citysearch.com Tue, 06 Jan 2004 01:50:58 -0800