Guardians of the Bakery

Seattle abounds with exceptional bakeries. These decadent treats found at some of the city’s most sensational bakeries are a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.

photo by Charity Burggraaf; styled by Mandy Kehoe

1. LADY YUMAn arrangement of desserts on a table: a tiered stand with macarons and cookies, a plate of colorful swirl meringues, a dish with fried cookies, glazed donuts, croissants with toppings, and a slice of marbled cheesecake with a fork.

Lady Yum offers a vibrant selection of macarons—most of which are gluten-free—in elegant flavors like raspberry chardonnay and espresso fudge, along with a variety of champagne options.

2130 Sixth Ave; ladyyum.com

2. FLORA BAKEHOUSE

Unwind on the sunny rooftop deck of this Beacon Hill café while indulging in the colorful, gluten-free unicorn horns.

1511 S Lucile St; florarestaurantgroup.com

3. PASTELERIA Y PANADERIA LA IDEAL

This charming Mexican bakery, located just south of Georgetown, offers a delightful selection of traditional pan dulce.

8909 14th Ave S; pasteleria-y-panaderia-la-ideal

4. SHIKORINA

Delight in imaginative sweets at Shikorina, a woman- and LGBTQ-owned establishment. The homemade strawberry pop-tarts are a beautifully nostalgic treat you won’t want to miss.

907 E Pike St; shikorinaseattle.com

5. HIROKI

After strolling around Greenlake, head over to Hiroki for their exceptional honey cheese mango cake.

2224 N 56th St; hirokidesserts.square.site

6. DAHLIA BAKERY

Beloved by locals, this downtown bakery is renowned for its coconut cream pie, but don’t miss out on the delightful flavors of the gluten-free Oh Mochi doughnuts.

2001 Fourth Ave; dahliabakery.com

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