Askatu Bakery

I ordered a custom dairy free gluten free cake with them and had such a perfect experience with them! I got to sit down with the baker and she was so sweet and talked me through my options and decorated it exactly how I wanted it. So happy with my whole experience with them!

Allergen free wonderful bakery! They’re also a part of Seattle Good Business Network! I sampled the peanut butter and the wedding cake and they made me a nice americano. The staff was kind and answered all my questions. I was able to work and take a meeting in the cafe. The cafe was a good temperature and good working space and all the other patrons were friendly. I’ll be back!

This place is a DREAM! Our little ones have food allergies and it so great to be able to bring them here and let them pick out whatever they want. We've really enjoyed the pop-tarts, "oreo" cookie and cupcakes. We also enjoy getting their treats at the Queen Anne Farmer's Market too.

Best allergen free bakery in Seattle and maybe my favorite of all time! They made our wedding cake and put so much love and effort into it even though it was a very small order!! 10/10 would recommend to anyone with allergies!

I am lactose intolerant and my girlfriend has gluten intolerance, we love to stop at small bakeries like this when we travel. Sam was super friendly and knowledgeable and so helpful! The baked goods and lattes were amazing, thank you all so much!

This bakery was phenomenal. As someone with celiac and and nut allergy I was able to eat here. The whole bakery is gluten free and the confections are good quality, and don't crumble or have huge holes in them like typical gf products. The owner and staff were such a pleasure to talk with and they were so helpful! And since i went in fall they had a pumpkin iced chai that was tasty.I definitely recommend the turkey pesto sandwich! 😋

I am a baker and have to follow a gluten free diet with some other dietary restrictions. When we travel I love to be able to stop and support the local bakeries. It is especially nice for me when I can find a bakery that has so many options. Sam was great and helped me chose a great variety box of goodies as well as a hot drink for me and my partner! Everything we tried was delicious. If you are in Seattle give them a try.

Turkey pot pie was perfection. Whoopie pies and tea cakes A beautiful, rich non dairy cappuccino I’d return to Seattle again just for this lovely bakery.

Disclaimer: This is a review purely based on my experience of them on tgtg. They might be actually good at the store but I don't know. I got a surprised bag from them on tgtg. It was like $6. They claimed the items were worth $13. Guess what the items were? A very tiny cupcake and 2 tiny cookies. And they were super stale as well. What's the point of putting them on tgtg when I could actually buy these with like $6? Not to mention they don't even taste good. This tgtg experience really left me a bad taste in my mouth. If their intention was to have people have a taste of their bakery, they were doing a terrible job. If they wanted to make every single dollar out of their day old bakery and be greedy, they were doing a fantastic job then.

A top allergen free bakery? Yes please! It seems like many of the gluten free bakeries around the city are slowly closing their doors and I'm so happy that Askatu has been open through everything and still around. Their staff is so friendly and amazing. They will brighten anybody's day. Plus all the treats are really tasty, and if you are on any kind of allergen diet, you know that sometimes foods that don't have wheat, egg, dairy, etc. can be not-great. I've loved everything I've tried at Askatu. Even the sandwiches are fantastic! I'd go so much more if they were closer to me, but I just don't go downtown that much anymore (hi from west seattle island, anyone?). When I do get downtown I absolutely stop in for treats and friendly faces!

so glad this spot exists! i was headed to dinner with friends, one of whom has severe peanut allergies that can tend to make him understandably fearful of tree nuts and general food cross-contamination. this spot was conveniently near the bus i had to take, so i stopped in to grab desserts. their no nutter butters were a huge hit, and i loved that they offered to put the sticker with the ingredients on the package. that allowed everyone to fully enjoy and indulge in these chickpea cookies that were shockingly nut butter-y! so good. i also grabbed the rest of the freshly baked cookies they had in the display case, and all were really delicious. such kind service, too. thank you!

Great service! The sweet person behind the counter helped us with everything, and we left with a big smile on our faces. Would absolutely recommend. Also, the dessert was really good! Got a chocolate chip cookie and some small button-y things (forgot the name). Excellent stuff.

It's impressive how their foods contain none of the most common allergens. The pastries taste decent, but I find most of it tasteless. I tried every flavored tea cookie and the only ones that got a speck of taste were the lavender and early gray. The cookies were surpassingly soft but it also had a weird taste and it felt like biting down on a sugar cube. Would I get it again? Definitely. They may not be the best cookies in the world but it's simplicity and uniqueness is enough to crave more. Except, I wouldn't pay $1.50 a piece and it's mainly the price that's preventing me from coming back. There's minimum seating and the inside is dim, so take out is more common. I appreciate an establishment like this but if you don't have any allergies it's not worth going out of your way for.

Such a cute spot! I felt welcomed the moment I walked in, and the staff smiled at me. I was able to indulge in my first ever gluten free moon cake (they had ube and red bean flavor available), and snack on some delightful tea cookies. I also ordered a breakfast sandwich with bacon and egg made from mung bean that I enjoyed. The woman/BIPOC owner has a daughter that grew up with a wide array of allergies, which inspired her to open this bakery/restaurant. Since the entire facility is not only GF/ DF, but free of many allergens - I felt very comfortable eating here. A few patrons came in while I was eating here to pick up a pre-ordered cake. Definitely the perfect spot to pre-order a cake for your friend with allergies!

Love that places like this exist and I wish there was an Askatu bakery where I live! The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about allergens and dietary restrictions- taking time to ask questions to understand what I could or could not eat. And the pastries were so fresh & delicious! We came back the very next day for more. Definitely try the chocolate chip cookie and the brownie!

Oh my goodness, this is a really cute/nice little vegan coffee shop/bakery with nice people and good coffee and I really want to like them 5 stars so much! BUT THEY HAVE NO BATHROOM. I'm not sure how you can have a sit-down coffee shop with no bathroom. So weird. I had to use a porta-potty down the street, ick. If you are getting to go, great. If you are sitting down, be warned!

We got 2 breakfast sandwiches and a pop tart. All delicious. The vegan egg was delicious. Husband eats meant so he got the sandwich with sausage. Everything here is allergen free. It's was $36 for 2 sandwiches and a pop tart plus tip which is pretty steep but when your husband is allergic to gluten and dairy it's just nice to be able to find somewhere he can eat worry free.

TL;DR: Food: spectacular Drink: OK Ambiance: dive beer meets bakery Value: expensive We've been walking by Askatu it seems like forever. We're vegan, and I've been looking to get vegan mooncakes, so I contacted them via IG, and they said that during the mooncake season they generally have them available. So we stopped by. That day they had ube mooncakes. These are small Asian pastries -- maybe 4-inches wide? Full disclosure, I have never had these before, but these things were AMAZING. Just absolutely AMAZING. I figured they would be good (how can pastries NOT be good?), but these were full of flavor. My wife, who is much more critical than I am as far as baked goods go, also commented how great they are. We ate at the bakery. The bakery is a little hole in the wall. A handful of tables in various states of operability. It's a fun vibe -- think dive bar meets bakery. The person working the counter was super friendly. The drinks are average. My wife had a latte and I had a matcha tea. They're not bad mind you, just not anything memorable. Value: for two mooncakes, a latte, and a matcha tea, it came to just under $40 with 25% tip. The mooncakes themselves were $10 each. We live in Seattle, so I expect things to be expensive, but even I thought this was on the high side. YMMV. One thing that detracts is that they have a transparent shower curtain between you and the cash register, with a giant hole cut out. Presumably this was installed in early pandemic days, and frankly, knowing what is known now about Covid, this eyesore just should be removed. It doesn't extend all the way to the ceiling (there's at least a four or five foot gap above); there's a giant hole cut out in the middle so you can access the credit card terminal; etc. Therefore, there's no way it does anything to spread transmission of Covid. I respect people who are concerned about transmission, but it doesn't help anyone to have such ineffective measures. Overall, I like this place.

We were excited to find a place that had vegan options, plus excited to see that it was accessible to multiple dietary needs. However, the food didn't quite match what we were expecting. +1 for meeting diets though! Perhaps it was just the items we ordered. Cookies: Got multiple varieties of cookies (6) but all of them is rather bland, and very very gritty in texture, dry, with a strong chalky aftertaste. Truffles: Also really gritty unfortunately. The best one was the white chocolate strawberry matcha.

Sadly the last couple times I've popped in here have not been great. I got a sugar cookie on Halloween and it was very dry. Then I went back in November and had horrible service. The person before me ordered and the cashier promptly turned around and didn't even greet me (disappeared to the back room). Weird, but surly the barista who was facing me making a drink would look up and say hi? Nope. I waited for 6 minutes (I checked the time) and then decided to leave. I'd rather not get coffee from a shop that acts like I don't exist. Also, I'm sorry but it's weird that they still have the covid shower curtain up! Research shows they don't even work and it looks ugly af!

Really appreciate the many vegan options :) some of the stuff was tasty and some was so so.

The food was pretty good here. It was all gluten free so there was no risk of cross contamination, which is usually a risk in bakeries. The baked goods were delicious. We also ordered some tea and sandwiches which came out fast. There was limited seating though.

I was hesitant to post, having gotten a Too Good 2 Go bag and being "meh" with the offerings, but I feel like some things need to be said. First off, I am a person without allergies, and I recognize this is (primarily) a place for those with allergies. I will state though, I have had baked goods that are free of just about everything under the sun and have had them be good. These we just "meh". I got two cookies, chocolate chip and what I can only assume to be sugar, a gingerbread whoopie pie, and a raspberry brownie. Now the brownie should have sold me, but each time I took a bite I had the most awful texture in my mouth - so it ended up being my least favorite. Next followed the cookies that left a lot to be desired, and finally my favorite the whoopie pie, which should not have been my favorite as I am not an icing person, however it did it for this. Perhaps the icing balancing the texture? I am not sure. In the end I am rating them "OK" as I don't know of a ton of offerings for those with dietary restrictions and the fact they're doing it for that crowd is great, but I can't give any more than three stars as I have firsthand experience with items that had better texture and flavor and still omitted all the allergens that Askatu did.

Fresh, creative baked goods, without common allergens, or artificial ingredients. It is so nice to find safe food, and NO Sacrifice of flavor or texture. Great service, friendly and helpful. This was my first visit, but it will be a Must Visit stop when I'm in Seattle.

Let me preface this by first saying that I am a home baker, not vegan or gluten free, and not plagued by any allergies other than nuts. I also ordered from Too Good to Go so perhaps the items I got were just their worse items considering they were left at the end of the day. I do like the idea of this place for people who need it, but if allergies do not prevent you from eating regular baked goods then this likely is NOT the place for you. I decided to give this place a chance because I did see good reviews from non allergen intolerant people but I have to say I was very disappointed. I've had other gluten free and vegan baked goods elsewhere that were passable, but both the textures and flavors here were just very very off and I didn't manage to finish a single thing I got (pumpkin tart, chocolate bundt cake, 2 cookies of unknown flavor).

The staff was nice and polite, and the cafe was nice and tidy. There was a great variety of savory and sweet pasties. The cookies and sandwiches are a definite must and super satisfying. I even got a loaf of bread to take home for later, which was super tasty. The cinnamon roll and mooncakes looked amazing but had weird savory aftertastes

I came here after hearing a lot of good things about them. I came during lunch and it wasn't packed but they do have a steady flow. The ladies there are super nice and helpful and was super patient with me as I was soo indecisive of what I wanted. I ended up getting the monster cookie and the whoopie pie made with cranberry white chocolate oatmeal cookies. Both cookies were really good. I definitely would have thought it was allergy free. I love the texture of the whoopie pie a lot and can definitely see myself getting that again. The monster cookie was also good but I just like the whoopie pie more :D Also, I felt the monster cookie was a little pricy and the whoopie pie was more reasonable. $8 for the monster cookie is probably the most expensive cookie I ever bought. Overall though, if I'm in the area, I would check in to see what else they have and probably try their tea cookies

Gluten free bakery! Walked here on our way to seeing the Space Needle on recommendation from a gf blogger. Got there really late in the day right before closing so selection was minimal (but fine). I chose a piece of pumpkin bread which was moist and spicy and an oatmeal raisin Whoopie sandwich with cream in it. That thing was so soft and perfect, I was kind of full but couldn't stop eating it on the way to the Space Needle. So good. Doesn't taste or feel gluten free, great textures. Anyone would love this place

I went there for the first time this week to pick up a Too Good To Go order. In addition to that I bought a loaf of sourdough bread. The original order was a selection of cookies, which were very pretty and tasty. The bread is amazing though. I would never have imagined it was gluten free. It looks like what you want an artisan load to look like inside and out. Toasted up nicely. And I follow-ups compare it to the taste of a sourdough rye bread. Plus the staff were just so very nice. I will definitely be back.

I'm so grateful for this cafe. My toddler is allergic to dairy, egg, sesame, some nuts, and gluten. We drive here from Bothell or anytime we drop anyone off at the airport. Service is always amazing. Everything we try is always taste. I have so much anxiety taking my son out because we can't reply on safe foods for him. This place is truly a gem to us. The also made me an amazing birthday cake.

Helpful, responsive service. Kudos to them for being a nonallergen bakery Tried the lemon curd tart with fruit on top. The lemon curd was not sweet at all and lacked flavor so it was disappointing.

Omg I never realized I updated my review. I lived across this bakery the last 6-9 months of my life, and they were the hardest part of my old community to leave. The family owned business is phenomenal. The staff is great. The food never tastes gluten free. As someone who's family has every allergy in the book, I'm updating my post with better pictures showing you 101 reasons to choose them for cookies, custom cakes, and a million other things. (Breakfast sandwiches and turkey pesto also very

Looking for a place to grab a quick breakfast can be challenging when you're considering multiple dietary restrictions. I came across Askatu when looking for gluten-free options, and decided to try it. Not only was all the food completely allergen free, but it was also delicous! This ended up being one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had, and even after carrying it down to the pier it stayed hot and fresh. The workers all were very positive and kind, and overall I had a great experience being able to grab and go! I'll definitely be back.

I was worried about checking this out because they don't use any of the most common allergens. So what's in their food?? Anyway, I have to eat GF so I give every place I can eat at safely a go. I was pleasantly surprised and honestly think their stuff is better than a couple of the just gluten-free places in the area. It's out of our way, but we'll be back!

A true gem. The Lavender and Earl Grey tea cookies are my absolute favorite. The black pepper sablés are a close second. N'Oreo Red Velvet also very good. I was too slow to take a pic. The treats were inhaled-- thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you Askatu!

Amazing food, staff, and atmosphere ! Super kind, patient, and friendly. Went in with a big order without calling ahead and they were amazing to work with. THANK YOU!

Everything is gluten and dairy free! I got the monster cookie and the apple poptart. The cookie had a nice soft texture with generous chocolate chips that were nice and soft. The apple poptart reminded me of pie. Not too sweet. Would definitely come back and try more things!

New fav bakery, sandwich spot, cafe!! This place is just what I'm always looking for in a bakery. Celiac safe with all gluten free item, allergy friendly (you name it, they're careful with all the allergies!), vegan by default but with meat options because they understand not all people with food intolerances or allergies can consume vegan protein sources. The food is delicious. The baked goods are epic. And the people helping me were SO kind and enthusiastic. Can't wait to go back and try all the different options! Nut free, dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, keto, paleo, allergen free, allergy friendly

They used to be good with gluten free food. Recently got glutened twice when I ate their sandwiches. Got cake for birthday and Nima test showed quite a bit of gluten (not just cross contamination). Further when I contacted them, they ghosted me.

I ordered a birthday cake from Askatu Bakery. It was a 2 layer cake and came in at $130. It was 3 inches tall and 5 inches across. I ordered it for my 70th Birthday. I figured I would splurge when they rang it up as it was pretty pricey. We tried it on my birthday and everyone who tasted it - 4 people, declined to eat more than a bite. It was awful. Their other goods are nice enough, but the cake was terribly expensive, very small and inedible. When I called, they said the cake was fine and I was wrong. I was really hoping to be treated better, so I wouldn't have to write this review. I have been eating gluten free for many years and have had many baked items including cakes. I wanted to support a neighborhood place. I now have a $130 compostable item.

Listen...if you are in this area, Askatu is A MUST. And if you're not in this area, make a trip. The pastries are DELICIOUSLY moist with such balanced flavors. It's hard to believe it has none of the allergens. If you have food allergies, this is your place. Hands down. For us, supporting a small business is priority so the fact that this is Latino and female owned is a plus, plus, plus. The person who served us was so generous with her time and knowledge (we're vegan without allergy restrictions). The space is smaller but the energy is so welcoming and peaceful. It's worth every moment to stop in for a coffee, banana bread, or a delicious hand pie (aka pop tart).

This is an incredible bakery in Belltown, Seattle! I travel a lot and am always looking for Gluten-free bakeries like this one. Everything from the breads to cookies to chocolates are delightful--not to mention I don't have to worry about eggs/dairy or other allergens here, so I can indulge and feel great afterwards. Can't recommend visiting this bakery enough. Whether you're celiac(like me) or not, everyone will enjoy their desserts! They also have some delicious small lunch items and hot beverages. Addt'l side-notes: I find it hard to discover gluten free baked goods that don't have xanthan gum or other unnecessary gums, and this bakery has figured it out. They use really pure whole ingredients. I wish more GF bakeries would follow suit. Also some breads and desserts you have to order in advance.

Tasty breakfast sandwiches, freshly baked cinnamon rolls and frosted cookies! Yum. Thank you

A huge relief to have a bakery that is safe for severe nut allergies! Everyone here was very friendly and accommodating, and I will definitely be coming back for thirds! The baked goods are delicious :)

I've tried their sourdough bread, brownies, and cookies. All were really good. I wouldn't guess they were gluten/allergen free.

This Bakery had my mouth salivating for more more more!!! 1st of all a Huge Thank You to the owner and her sweet Employee who delivered cupcakes to my daughter for her BDay. They don't deliver but, did and even sang Happy Birthday to my daughter. Service and quality of Cupcakes, tea cookies and brownies are just amazing she gave the Tea Cookies and Brownies to my daughter. Truly kind, caring and the best service ever!!! MAHALO AND SALAMAT SALAMAT!!

We visited them for lunch this weekend and loved it! We are allergic to eggs, peanuts, and treenuts, but they free of top 9 allergens. I was skeptical the food would taste good being "free" of so many things, but everything was delicious! They have many desserts and a limited sandwich menu. However, it was a treat to go somewhere where my kiddo could truly order anything! We had the breakfast sandwich, homemade pop tarts, mooncakes, tea cookies, and chocolate truffles. So good! Everything was fresh and I would consider eating here with or without allergies. Definitely recommend stopping by to support this establishment. We can't wait to go back again!

Looking for allergen free baked goods, this is the place to visit and purchase. From tea cookies to cinnamon rolls and cookies, amazing deliciousness to choose. Oh the coffee is amazing - I had the Mexican chocolate mocha with oat milk - spicy, smooth and rich. I purchased a tea cookie mix and can't wait to make them. Friendly customer service and a cute little shop.

My 2 year old is allergic to the top 8 food allergens. We were visiting from Portland this week and were so grateful to find this gem of a bakery. Our favorites included their banana bread and their oatmeal cookies. This was honestly her first fresh baked good and as a mom, it made me tear up. The staff was knowledgeable and so kind. Seattle is very lucky

This is an amazing bakery! The staff is wonderful especially Nikita. Her service is outstanding. I look forward to visiting again.

We went into the bakery because we want to support businesses in our area but we found they are very overpriced. We ordered tea cookies ( six for $8 ) but found them so so. We will not be back

Went for pastries. Got bacon breakfast sandwich and chicken pot pie, and the pastries. It is all delicious!!!! Friendly service! Will be back for sure!!!

This place is AMAZING to say the least. I had the pleasure of trying a variety of baked goods from Askatu and I was very impressed. I cannot believe that they are allergy friendly and on the healthier side. So far, my favorite is the chocolate chip cookie whoopie pie. I plan on going back as soon as I get the chance. If you're looking for some delicious baked goods, especially allergen free, look no further!

Thtis place was absolutely delicious! I was a little hesitant because SO many allergens are excluded but very impressed with the quality of the baked goods. It is a little pricy and some items might be a bit too sweet (the oatmeal whoopie pie was probably my favorite item, but was by far the most sugary), but it all tastes so good I can't really complain. Highly recommend, especially if you get a surprise bag through TooGoodToGo, something I don't think I could do at most other bakeries but felt safe here as someone with Celiac and can confirm after that fact I had no problems!

The Askatu Bakery is the absolute best!!! I went there for the first time a couple weeks ago and I was so happy with the taste and textures of the vegan products I tried! From the monster cookie, snickerdoodle cookie, tea cookies, cupcakes, and more my taste buds were satisfied! As a person who struggles to find goodies because of my allergies, I found this place to be very helpful, especially due to the variety they have of vegan treats they have. The inside of the bakery was also cute and had some seating.

Very tasty GF treats. Everyone I have come in contact with, (including the owner) are very knowledgeable.

Hey folks, welcome to Puget Sound's Top 8 allergen-free foodie spot! Yes, that includes gluten, eggs and dairy. This new Belltown spot is the brainchild of Estella, who is the longtime owner & operator of Liberated Foods (a local University District farmers market and occasional pop-up/festival vendor). I actually first met her through her time as a local private chef on the former local cooks site, Josephine, just over 2-3 years ago, where she served warm, comforting meals out of her lovely Montlake home. I won't divulge her whole business backstory here (it's really fascinating; check out her website & social media details to get the full scoop-a-doop) but once you realize what a true labor of love her work entails, you can begin to appreciate & admire (and perhaps adjust your palate) her foodie offerings. ~ Food: Fair warning; if you have no allergies or any special dietary lifestyle changes, the unique texture may catch you by surprise. No problem! Like anything, at least you can say you've tried it and the bright side is you can always come back later to try something different that may entice you. If you can imagine those top 8 allergens removed (which are traditionally the main ingredients that often create your old favorite/nostalgic moist, fluffy, smooth & decadent classics), you gain a further understanding behind items with rather drier, lighter, and/or denser textures than you're used to. You can notice items that often use cassava flour, teff flour, tapioca starch, and the like (I became a big teff flour fan after visiting Portland's VegOut this year). For me, given all that, my current favorites are: Coco Magic Raz Bar (mMmmm; that choco-raspberry density is right up my decadent alley), all the tea cookies (who doesn't love those light, pleasantly chewy bite-size goodies?), the ube coconut macaroon (I love any purple and orange starchy root pleasantries), [most] anything ginger, the stuffed flatbreads (sweet potato kale; cauliflower chana masala), avocado toast, and chaga chai latte (which could use a bit more spice to my taste) with Oatly oat milk. The berry bars are pretty tasty, too. Items I _want_ to like are the mini biscotti (not sure if the size affects it but just too hard, chewy & somewhat bland depending on the flavor; I prefer biscotti from Cookie Counter & Westmans but not sure if she can achieve those textures). Everything else is also super unique but I've never been a big fan of those style desserts. She also has some coffee, chai and tea options! Note: I'm a vegan of 3 years. As you can probably imagine from someone who does this type of passionate & tedious work, she's always working on tinkering with new recipes & ideas to serve up - I'm sure with this new storefront she's got some ideas. :) She can also be an open sponge when it comes to chatting up over food and ideas (I mentioned she should try vegan dinuguan - Filipino classic spin - and she perked up). ~ Cafe: Recently taken over from The Yellow Leaf bakery, she's gradually transitioning it to her own spot. For example, lots of unused supplies were left over that she wants to put to use before going gung-ho on the eco-friendly stock. :) The displays are pleasantly lit and clean; items wonderfully laid out. Small & cozy, yet pleasantly warm & welcoming with a few seating tables. Not sure if restroom is easy to access. ~ Staff: Wonderful, friendly, cool & kind. Estella is often there running front & back (short filipino/asian lady). One of her daughters can be seen lurking around hanging out to helping out. Elena is sometimes up front helping out, too. Super cool chick. ~ Location: Right in Belltown next to the big black triangle towers. Nice pleasant stroll from my office near Westlake Park. ~ Closing: Awesome spot and I'm super happy for her and the staff under her wing. Worth a visit regardless of your foodie and dietary status. I believe all the pastries and desserts are vegan; there are a few non-vegan savory/lunch items she keeps for some reason. I believe she also still runs her Liberated Foods both at the Saturday farmers market in the U Dist. I wanted to write a few more paragraphs here but wanted to find a good stopping point for ya'll.