Crumble & Flake Café Pâtisserie

Hidden gem in Gilman Village ESPECIALLY if all you want is coffee and a breakfast snack. I am sure other times and items are good as well, but this review is limited to my breakfast experience yesterday. Walked to Issaquah Coffee first and they had one of their epic wait 20 minutes lines going. So popped over here and was served coffee immediately and a short wait for my sandwich since it was made to order. Coffee was great and sandwich was delicious.

Amazing place, absolutely recommend. Great service and incredible pastries. The Kougin Amanns is like a croissant with caramelized cover!! Wow so so good. Double chocolate cookie was awesome and also puffs and pistachio croissant. You need to try it

The butter croissant was fine but fairly average. The cream puff, however, was excellent — light cream, not overly sweet, and very well balanced. Easily the standout pastry for me. Coffee-wise, they only offer drip coffee, with no espresso-based options. The coffee itself was okay, but the lack of variety was a bit disappointing. Overall, the pastries were hit-or-miss, with the cream puff being the highlight.

Fantastic French bakery! Definitely worth a stop if you're passing through Issaquah. To start with, the pastry case is loaded with traditional French pastries, but often blended with unique flavors. You absolutely must get a cream puff (the raspberry, or anything fruity, is my favorite). But beware: these aren't your nanas cream puffs. These are hefty, the size of a baseball, with a lovely crunchy topping and plenty of cream. I'd also recommend at least one kind of croissant (I like the savory ham one) and a kouign amann—both super flaky and delicious, especially warmed up. Lastly, the blackberry almond financier is an unexpected favorite. It tastes like the best muffin you've ever had. Definitely grab one of those. In addition to the pastries, they have a cafe serving hot and cold drinks. I tried the house-made hibiscus lemonade and I'd highly recommend it if you like a sweet drink. They also offer an extensive menu of entrees. The reuben (supposedly legendary) is indeed delicious—it's not particularly unique, just a classic executed really well. The fried egg sandwich is also really tasty. The quiche is delicious, but I gotta be honest: it's mostly cheese, so it's pretty dense and heavy. If you're into that, it's delicious, but if you're looking for a more traditional, light quiche, you might wanna skip this one. The French toast is fine but nothing special, similar to what you'd find at any diner. Crumble & Flake is worth going out of your way for! Truly excellent food!

Very cute place with alot of outdoor seating. The chocolate croissant and black sesame Kroign Amann were absolutely delicious, flavors and textures were perfect. We were however very disappointed in the peach blueberry and sour cherry almond tarts. They were basically tasteless, extremely dry, and the crust was bland; more like a scone than a tart. Maybe they weren’t fresh or they simply weren’t to our liking. Will go back for other things but staying away from the fruit tarts. Service was friendly and outdoor patio was very relaxing.

We did not to want to eat yet another hotel breakfast. We Googled and found this place. Oh my, what a treat! I ordered the fried egg sandwich and my husband ordered a cubano. Each sandwich came with a bag of Tim’s Cascade chips and 4 of the tiniest, yet tastiest pickles I’ve had. (Btw, I’m a pickle snob.) We also ordered one tart each to enjoy later. We took our food to go because we had seen a park nearby and had decided to have an impromptu picnic there. The atmosphere was bright, clean, and inviting and had the weather not been agreeable, we would’ve stayed to eat there. Back to the food - the sandwiches were so good! Nothing overpowering and just enough that each ingredient complimented the others. We haven’t eaten our tarts yet and I will edit my review if needed…but I doubt I will need to. Whether you are looking for something sweet or savory, snack size, or meal size. They have it and it is worth the stop.

I was curious to try this place because of the name. It definitely has its victorian charm, there were at least a couple of pastry options you’d not find in other places and I liked that the pistachio filled gateau was not too sweet. I wish the food options were not regular sandwiches, I was expecting a little more exciting options for food. There is no espresso machine so you get regular coffee, which is not a big deal for me personally

I visited Crumble & Flake with my wife on a cold but sunny Saturday morning. The café is located in Gillman Village and offers both outdoor seating—which is quite pleasant on a nice day—and indoor seating. Unfortunately, the indoor experience was underwhelming. The décor inside feels a bit too dark and subdued, almost heavy, and that atmosphere seems to carry over into the service. From the cashier to the staff working behind the counter, most people had poker faces and didn’t make much effort to greet or engage with customers. Staff appeared more focused on talking among themselves than welcoming guests, which made it feel like they were doing customers a favor by being there rather than genuinely wanting to serve. At one point, one person was sitting in the kitchen area while others walked around casually—overall, it didn’t give a professional or hospitable vibe. That said—and this is important—the pastries themselves were excellent. I tried a cream puff, and it was outstanding: the crust was fresh and crunchy, and the cream inside had a perfect balance of sweetness and vanilla, light and not heavy at all. We also tried the pistachio lemon tart, which was equally impressive. The dough was fresh and crisp, and the flavor combination was spot on. The pastry chef clearly knows what they’re doing—both the creativity and execution are truly professional. It’s a shame that such high-quality pastry is being overshadowed by poor service and a low-energy atmosphere. If the same care, pride, and attention that goes into the pastries were applied to customer service, this place could be truly amazing. It’s especially noticeable when compared to the bakery directly across the way, where the owner works alongside the team. There, the vibe is completely different: staff are happy, attentive, welcoming, and engaged. The atmosphere is bright, and the tables are consistently full. Crumble & Flake has the talent in the kitchen to be exceptional. I genuinely hope the leadership takes this feedback seriously, because the pastries deserve a better front-of-house experience.

Small patisserie that makes amazing sweet and savory French pastries! The selection is small but changes often, and what they do make, they make very well. Most people that talk about this place, rave about the sweet pastries. Sweet pastries are my favorite but in my opinion, the savory pastries here were better. Both the quiche and the ham and cheese croissant were extremely good. The quiche was the best quiche I've ever had! An extremely flakey buttery thin crust topped with a super custardy cheesy filling studded with smokey bacon and meaty mushrooms. What I loved about it was that the custard filling was so smooth and velvety and had a richness and depth of flavor from what I tasted was either chèvre or some type of goat cheese. The ham and cheese croissant was super buttery and flakey. Imagine the best croissant you've ever had and stuff it with generous amounts of ham and a rich creamy cheese sauce. The croissant also had cheese caramelized on the top which added an extra savoriness, and the dough had paprika in it which accentuated the smokiness and slight sweetness of the ham. Like everyone else says, the sweet pastries are very good. The cream puffs are light and the pastry cream is amazing, the pistachio croissants are flakey and have a nice nuttiness, the kouign amann was chewy and had a nice crunchy caramel. But if you have the chance to come here, I highly recommend getting the savory pastries!

Permanently closed - sign says "as of December" but the inside is clearly torn out already for the move to Issaquah (and they were supposed to open at 8 AM, but it is already 10 o'clock in the morning on a weekday). I have been here before, and the pastries are five stars, but I am very disappointed that they did not update their hours here or on Google Maps .

Wouldn't be a Seattle trip without visiting some bakeries and this one was the next one on my list to check out! Got a pistachio croissant, a canelé, and a passion fruit cake. The croissant was just like Bakery Nouveau's with its amazing (mess-tastic) crispy outer layer and chewy center. BN's croissants are my all-time favorite croissants so with that being said I loved the one here as well. Though, I did get a pistachio croissant and unfortunately the pistachio filling tasted a bit too subtle. I've been wanting to try a canelé (it's my favorite celebrity pastry chef Claire Saffitz's favorite pastry.....now that was a mouthful to say lol) and this was my first time trying one! Loved the crunchy outer layer and the eggy, almost custard-y, center. Nice light taste. A little too charred on one of the edges though. Lastly, I just had to get the passion fruit cake because it has flavors of passion fruit, lychee, and matcha and I'm a *huge* fan of all of those flavors! The pound cake part was a bit dry and the topping was too sweet for my liking. The taste though.....it was like the baker invented a new chimera fruit or something! Lol. The different flavors blended so well together that they could collectively be one individual flavor entity. Bright tropical flavors grounded by matcha earthiness! Speaking of baker, I actually got to meet the queen baker herself! She rang me up at the counter and was especially delighted that I got the passion fruit cake. She was super sweet and we got whirled up in a conversation about how flavors like passion fruit should be featured more at other bakeries lol (am I right or am I right?!?!). Overall a fine bakery and worth stopping by for a treat (or two.....or more) if you're in the area!

I stopped by here around 10am on Friday and a lot of pastries were already sold out (or they were working on a new batch, not sure). I got 3 pastries for around $18, which was slightly pricey since the pastries were a bit small, but it's still within reason. The cream puff was so good: crispy exterior, creamy interior with milky cream. But my favorite was definitely the passion fruit pound cake with lychee matcha glaze. The pound cake was cakey and paired amazingly with the fruity glaze. I've never had a lychee glaze before so I really liked this cake. I also got the lemon pistachio gateau basque which was flaky, lemony, and had a hint of pistachio, but was a bit flavorless and hard to finish for me. All in all, I like the variety of pastries they had and would definitely come back to try more!

A friend, who lives in the area, recommended this place. I think I expecting it to have a place to sit and enjoy your pastries. But it's mostly a counter for takeout. We ended up going back to the car to enjoy our coffee and pastries. It was early enough that we found street parking just down the street. I got the passion fruit cake. It's like a round pound cake with a lychee matcha glaze. I love all those three flavors, but I would say the matcha was the strongest. I tried having a bite of the cake without any glaze and I didn't really taste any passion fruit at all. It was slightly disappointing. I also wanted to try their kougin aman but they were out. It was only about 10:15 in the morning also. My hubby had a slice of their quiches. It was on a hot plate so it was warm when we got it. I had a bite and it was pretty good. We also got some coffees too. I wanted to really like this place bc French pasties, duh but what we had was just alright. I'll have to reserve final judgement for after I try a few more things. It would've been nice to have some tables, maybe outside to enjoy the goodies too.

This is a somewhat hidden gem patisserie located in Capitol Hill, primarily focusing on croissants as well as other baked goods. I came here on a rainy Sunday morning, 1 minute before opening, and I was the first one in line. Maybe it was a slow day, but people slowly trickled in after I made my purchase. Noticing that there are three weekend-only items, I decided to try them all: Ham & Gruyere Croissant, Black Sesame Kouign Amann, and Pistachio Croissant. Ham & Gruyere Croissant ($6.85): savory, quite airy, a little bit buttery. The ham is not really the deli ham that I loathe; it is somewhat smoky and lightly salted. This was somewhat filling, but definitely pricey. Black Sesame Kouign Amann ($4.35): There is a very strong black sesame flavor, and there are many layers like the croissant. While it is tiny, it is quite sweet. The Pistachio Croissant ($6.00): This is the item that most people rave about, and I think this is the best item of the 3 I got. Every bite is so flaky and definitely yields a lot of crumbs (name checks out), and it is also slightly buttery. The pistachio inside, although not that much, enhances the flavor of the croissant. They do have a chocolate version of the pistachio croissant that I opted out of getting, which was a good call, as the taste of the pistachio is quite subtle in this original variation. Overall, the pastries are very delicious. I took off a star for a bad first impression due to a bad tone of "do you have a mask" which can be said in a better way, and the fact that I have to go out of my way to ask for a receipt because they do not tell you how much it is total, and to just tell me to insert a credit card in a hidden area to the right of the cashier. I ended up getting the receipt through text (they cannot print it out) and got a slight sticker shock but the pastries are somewhat worth the value they charge. I am also not a fan that they tacked on a mandatory 15% service charge on top of the total.

Holy Moly! The crispy flaky croissants and the best quiche I ever had! Cheesy and savory. Crust of perfection. Eggs soft and cooked. How did they do that? Tiny little hole in the wall gem!

Came here on a Saturday morning and got: 1. A slice of Quiche du Jour - The best quiche I've ever had. Thick, rich, flavorful. 2. Passion Fruit Cake - This was a little mound of cake with a lychee-matcha glaze. Great texture and flavor. 3. Lavender Shallot and Goat Cheese Gâteau Basque - I got this to go and had it several hours later, so I did not experience it at its best. It probably would have been delicious fresh. It was still decent cold, though. 4. LemonCocco - A canned lemon coconut drink. Very good with the quiche.

Really high quality pastries. The kouign aman and croissants are absolutely fantastic, and rival the offers of other French bakeries in the area.

Who doesn't like pastries? Someone with genetic flaws? pshaw. Black sesame seed kouign amann's and passion fruit cake? Yes, please. Something different that had us skipping out on our entrees to get to these babies. Who invents these? We may need them to be working on other things!!!

This is my second experience with crumble and flake. It would have been my third experience had the hours they advertise as open accurately reflected the business's operating hours, but unfortunately the hours posted are unreliable, at best. Let's start with the good things: the taste of the cream puff is great! The cream is fresh and plentiful, and in the past I had the pleasure of eating a huge cream puff, seriously it was the size of a burger. I knew that this would be my go to place for desserts because of the quality of the pastry *at the time* (this was in late April of 2021) Now, on to the not so good: Fast forward to today, I place an order for four cream puffs for pickup at 0930. When I arrive I there are some employees on their phones sitting in the back and one gentleman on the left on his phone who I approach for my order. The cream puffs were not ready and needed to be filled, which is a bit inconvenient for someone on the go, as it took a few minutes to do so. The cap to the cream fell on the ground and an employee picked it up with their gloved hand and threw it out, but did not change the glove he used to pick it up. (Not very hygienic but he was finished filling and packing my order so...there's that) Upon coming home I see that the cream puffs are a quarter of the size they regularly are, if that; but the prices remained the same (17$ for four of these baby cream puffs, FYI). So, I called and asked if this was a permanent change or a smaller batch, I was told it was a smaller batch. Upon hearing this I asked why the price remained the same for something a significantly smaller, to which the employee responded "I'm not the baker there's nothing I can do." And hung up. Crumble and flake, your cream puffs are delicious, but consistency is key and costumer service is important. It's upsetting to see how little costumer service is valued when you charge a 9% service fee and implement a no tip policy. You need to do way better.

Amazing cream puff! Wonderful people, delicious treat! We will be back! Highly recommend!

Overpriced. I had a craving for pastries in the area after work so I bought the kouign aman and paprika cheddar croissant both of which are the size of a breakfast for a child at the age of 10. The kouign is probably the size of 1.5 inches in height and 3 inches in diameter. Now you ask, why the heck did I buy it if it looked so small? It had good reviews here, so I wanted to see it for myself! If you do French pastries well and price it logically, I'll come back. Also 9% for gratuity is fair during COVID since I know it's tough for businesses. What isn't worth the price I am paying is a bite sized pastry for $4. Some people don't care how much they are paying but I care about value. I know some bakeries in Seattle that charge a reasonable price for equally delicious pastries.

Came here on a Saturday morning and while it was difficult to find parking nearby (we ended up about 4 blocks away), I was glad to come back to this delightful bakery. We tried the black sesame kouign aman, espresso kouign aman, cinnamon roll, lychee cream puff, lavender cornmeal poundcake, and ham, cheddar cheese, and paprika croissant. The absolute best item was the cinnamon roll. It was so light and fluffy with some beautiful layers and we *LOVED* how cinnamon-y it was and how it wasn't too sweet. The frosting was good too. The savory croissant was also very good although yes, as other reviews have mention, it is small compared to other bakeries. That said, it's also very generously filled compared to other bakeries. We were happy we got this. The lychee cream puff was good, but nothing to write home about. Nevertheless, we did scarf it down in the street outside the bakery. The kouign aman were both very good, though I'd order the black sesame over the espresso. The lavender cornmeal poundcake was the most banal of the bunch, without much lavender flavor. The texture of the cornmeal poundcake was nice, but I wouldn't order it again. I'd definitely come back for their cinnamon roll and black sesame kouign aman though! The shop is pretty small, but service was friendly and quick.

Highly recommend for new pastry tastes...Plus excellent chocolate croissants. The canelés were awesomely delicious! Bring coffee with you or plan to get afterwards. Not a place to sit and linger.

I can't rave enough about how good the ham and gruyere cheese croissant and plain croissant taste, just heavenly flaky and buttery!! Highly recommend these! I've had better Kouign-amann somewhere else (not seattle) so I wouldn't say I love these.

Showed up at 12:25 and they had one item left in the bakery case. Don't waste your time walking over here like I did. How are they gonna stay open until 3?

Amazing pastries. Only place I've been able to find kouign amann in seattle and they have a black sesame version as well. The apricot Stilton scone was different, but I loved it. Get here early to grab some cream puffs as they sell out quickly. Right now they have an eggnog filling, so don't sleep on that.

It has been ~3 years since I have had their cream puffs. I use to loveee them, especially the pumpkin flavor, but now, I can't say the same. It was literally an overpriced, mediocre cream puff. Maybe my expectations were too high, but here are a few things I didn't enjoy: 1) $4 per cream puff is a steep price, especially since they were tiny (like the size of 3 quarters) 2) Cream filling was a solid 3.5/5. I got strawberry lychee, dolce de leche, and vanilla mascarpone. I couldn't taste the lychee, so it tasted like strawberry cream cheese from the brand, Philadelphia, that you could get at a grocery store. Dolce de leche was too sweet for my preference. I liked the vanilla the best - not too sweet! 3) Sugar crumble was great on top, but the rest of the cream puff lacked texture. It wasn't fluffy or flaky - it was just too crispy so it was like eating air Sorry, but I'm not paying $4 per cream puff again. I still can't believe I bought 8 for $32 plus tax.

Most of the great finds that I encounter while exploring a new city comes from recommendations. Personal recommendations from folks who live in the neighborhood. I learn about the great neighborhood secrets. There's nothing in this world that I love more than a great bake or pastry so I've been slowly making my way across the bakeries and patisseries in town trying to find "simply the best." A colleague at work had great things to say about Crumble and Flake. Glad I took him up on this! Crumble and Flake is tucked away in the heart of Capitol Hill. It's probably well known to the people who live in the area because they manage to sell out pretty quickly in the morning such that they can close early. For those of us living outside of town, it's quite a trek to get down here, find parking and then be sure to get here before the goodies sell out. Let me tell you, the cream puffs here are worth every inconvenience of a downtown drive. Park along the side streets, you'll only be there for a couple of minutes. The shop is minimalist with a counter separating the customer area and the baking area. In the display are not much more than a dozen different items that may change from day to day. What is consistent are these lovely unassuming little round baked balls that don't look like much. In fact, I'm guess you're more likely to grab one of their croissants (which are delicious by the way) and pass up these cream filled balls (made to order!). Don't make that mistake. In fact, I insist you buy more than you think you'd want. You'll thank me later. The outer layer of each sphere is this delicate thin crust sprinkled with sugar that has slightly caramelized into the dough. When you say "6 please", the owner will fill each of those with the "creme du jour." He reaches down below the counter and pulls from the tiny fridge a pastry bag and fills each one to the brim with cool fresh cream. If you're like me, you'll be heading back to the car when you pull one of these out of the bag. First your tongue gets a taste of the crystalline sugar on the outside, and then your teeth sinks into the crust; a texture that takes you by surprise as its crispy but instantly gives way to the cream on the inside. The combination is nothing short of the fireworks that Remy in Ratatouille senses when a combination of unrelated foods come together. I suppose the other analogy is the chocolate cake in Matrix but Remy seemed a little more kid friendly. 5 stars instantly for the cream puff. All the other things are great too but nothing measures up to that little bundle of joy. I'd rate this down in an effort to ensure that there is more for me, but that's not really nice. The fun is really in the sharing of the experience with others.

I've been wanting to try Crumble and Flake. We got the pistachio croissant, the kouign amann, and truffle cookie. The croissant was great, but I think I would prefer a plain one. The kouign amann was small and delicious. It's hard to find a kouign amann that is balanced in texture and sweetness. The cookie was yummy and nicely chewy. It satisfied my sweet craving, but ended up being too sweet for me after finishing.

This is my first trip back in many months since the ownership change happened last year. The pastries are no longer the same. 1. Paprika croissant: It looks the same but the texture is not there. The outside doesn't have that flaky texture with all the layers and pillowy air pockets. There also appears to be less cheese than before. 2. Canele: The outside shell is no longer shiny (missing the waxy shell) and it is too crunchy (in a bad way) while the inside seems underdone. This used to be the best canele in Seattle but that is no longer true. 3. Scone: It is no longer a tender, crumbly scone. Texture is lighter and too dry. It is more like an biscuit than a scone. If you've never been to Crumble and Flake prior, then I think people will still be perfectly happy with this bakery. As for me, I don't think this bakery will be worth the trek to Capitol Hill for me anymore.

One of the best pastry spots in Capitol Hill! Definitely try the kouign amann and the smoked paprika and cheddar croissants. O.M.G these croissants are incredible - so flaky, so buttery with a smoky paprika flavor. I usually bring a few home to make croissant breakfast sandwiches and they still taste great after a few days! I've also tried the pistachio croissant, which was delicious. I'll be back soon to try more

I had a kougin amann here and it was fantastic!! Super crunchy exterior and a really buttery and homemade tasting pastry overall. I wanted to try out their pistachio croissant but they only do those on weekends!! Very cute bakery though :)

We have been here before so we knew we had to come back again. We got the Kouign-ammon (pronounced Queen-amon) which was like a bruleed croissant, not overly sweet, chewy center. They have a special black sesame version as well, which we also got, both were delicious. Kiddo wanted a cream puff which is filled after you order it, and it was super tasty (apparently since I didn't get to try any.) Good enough for a requested return visit. Last we split a ham and gruyere croissant which was good, very herbaceous.

After a couple visits to Seattle, this was by far the highest quality food we found! My friend's a trusted foodie and an NYC pastry connoisseur after living their for 10 years, and I was lucky that she found this place! All of their pastries have a perfectly flaky, buttery, and airy but not too light texture. We got the Kouign Amann, Ham & Cheese croissant, Cinnamon roll, Pistachio, a macaron, and raspberry/ricotta pastry. I'd rate them all at 4.5 to 5 stars. We loved all of them, but I think I liked the raspberry/ricotta best - though you really can't go wrong!

Wow!! Great ingredients, great pastry, and great people. These artisans make everything amazing. Tomato and goat cheese tart - amazing and warm out of the oven Filled-on-the-spot cream puffs - you have to try. Incredible The quiche with leeks- unbelievable. The black sesame Kouign Amann is not to be missed. The couple that runs this place really care about quality and are very friendly. You have to go here when in Seattle!!

Disappointing selection on a Friday. I asked for two items and when I was told the total was almost $8 I thought it wasn't so bad but I later saw it was only for one item! They didn't hear my other order. I couldn't believe the cost for something that was quite mid and dry. They should really display the costs...

Stopped by on Sunday morning to get treats to go. This place is great! The apricot Stilton scone is so cool - it has the sweet flavor from the apricot and the taste of blue cheese from the Stilton. It's like a charcuterie board in your mouth. So good. The Kougin-Amman is great! Flakey, sugary, buttery in the middle. The portion size is also good. The ham and cheese croissant was also a hit. The canele wasn't my favorite, but I think that's just personal taste preference. It was still baked right and looked pretty.

I just happened to be in the neighborhood during the morning and it seemed like it was virtually the only place open. I'm glad it was. It's a very small patisserie and my eyes were immediately drawn to the sweet pastries. They looked very good. And then my eyes rose up to see the quiche of the day. I'm not really a quiche fan and the last time I had quiche was easily a couple of years ago. Yet, this quiche was different. The flaky pastry reflected the morning light. Cheese was oozing from the quiche down its side. I had to have a slice and I did. It was the best quiche I think I've ever had (a very big statement). Easily the best quiche I've had in many years. All the flavors - cheese, pastry, bacon, etc. - worked in harmony. Incredible. There's no place to sit in the patisserie so I ate the quiche with a plastic fork from a box just outside of the store. That's allright. I went in afterwards to thank the very nice lady who had created this incredible quiche.

Kouign Amann (KA) was a bit doughy, seemed like the pastery layers need to be thinner. Croissant was very tiny and also on the dense side. In addition it seemed overbaked. Overall the flavors were very nice just need an adjustment on technique. If you like your pastery on the denser side you might really like this place. If your looking for a comparison KA the one from Rosellini's is top notch.

I checked the website before I went, and it states that the store is open Wed-Fri from 8am-3pm. With this, my sister and I headed over on a Friday and arrived at the store at 12pm, perfectly within range of opening. When arriving, the store sign was flipped to open, but the door was locked. I thought maybe the person locked it when doing dishes in the back and knocked. I didn't see a person sitting against the wall, so when she stood I was shocked. I did not know why the store was closed then. Next thing I know, the lady is looking at us rudely and gesturing at us offensively. I think it was rude of her since the website and the store sign said open. Terrible customer service and management.

I haven't been here in a few years and asked my husband to take me here after my doctor's appointment. I must say I'm very disappointed. The quality and service is not what it used to be. This was the only place I knew who sold pistachio croissants and I loved them. Granted I know that with time prices change, but usually the price changes with the size of the product. The croissants used to be fairly big and filled with a good amount of pistachio. The ones I got were a fraction of the size, BURNT, and $2 more. If I'm paying $6 for a pastry I expect it the size to be worth the price and also NOT BURNT. I understand that we're in the middle of a pandemic, but quality shouldn't suffer. Quality is what keeps customers coming back and unfortunately I most likely won't be returning. The price just doesn't justify the product anymore.

Their hours said open, we walked to it, there was a sign saying they were open, but it was actually closed. There were pastries available still, but the person there acted like we were crazy for trying to come in. They aren't supposed close until 3 PM, we got there at 1 PM. Then the person made some rude gestures too.

A small gem in Cap Hill! I was fortunate to go on an empty weekday morning and chat with the shop owner. She's the sweetest, friendliest lady who's been baking for so long -- and it shows! Every single item my boyfriend and I had was delicious. The flavor variety was exquisite -- the lychee items were some of the tastiest! They even have seasonal flavors when it's time. My personal favorite? The filled to order cream puffs 10/10 would recommend, and will be back!

I got a smoked paprika and cheddar croissant--absolutely excellent, albeit a bit small. I could probably have had 2, 1 was more of a snack. I loved that they have vegan croissants, I'd love to try one. We walked in at kind of an off time, so the line wasn't bad. Everything moved efficiently, and the person who helped us was very friendly.

I first discovered Crumble & Flake in early 2017. Our family fell in love with the cheddar & smoked paprika croissants (enormous, flavorful, light and fluffy), filled to order cream puffs (large, crisp yet light and the vanilla creme heavenly) and pistachio croissants. Living 2 hours away, we only get to stop in every other month or so. Over the last 18-months, the quality and consistency has not lived up to the expectations Crumble & Flake set in the past. While I understand the size of the croissants being half of what they were, costs I'm suspecting, the quality just isn't the same. Visited again yesterday, purchased 6 smoked paprika/cheddar croissants-sadly they were overcooked to the point the bottoms were dark brown/black and the ends were hard. The 4 butter croissants were marginally better, but again, over cooked with dark brown bottoms. We also purchased 2 cream puffs, which were meh. Not giving up on C&F, we donated to their Go Fund Me in the summer, however, we'll be more selective the next time and will pare down our order. Hoping it was just an aberration.

Haven't had a chance to go here in person, just ordered an assortment of items through Postmates. I don't get to Capitol Hill often and this way I was able to order what I want and not be worried the they would run out by the tome I finally got to visit. Though I do still want to visit n person. The kouighn amann was yummy and has a bit of custard filling that's delicious and a nice surprise. The macarons are large and they have three flavors a day that are decided by the chef. Ordering and not knowing what I was going to get flavor wise was kind of fun, I think my macarons were a mocha, orange vanilla and some kind of berry that had a dab of yummy jam inside. The most important item that made me decide to order via postmates was the passionfruit bar, since it was a limited time and I love anything passionfruit I didn't want to miss out. So glad I went for it the passionfruit bar was so yummy the buttery shortbread paired perfectly with tartness of the passionfruit. Can't wait to visit in person

Usually I would highly recommend, but customer service has been a tad bit questionable. They had we wait outside for 20min just to tell me they were out of pastries at noon...when they are open until 3. Not the best, and I've been a regular customer for years. I love supporting local business, but customer service is still essential.

Crumble and flake is definitely the word to describe some of the pastries they offer here ! This cute shop in Capitol Hill, offers a variety of pastries that are both savory and sweet as well as some macaroons. I've decided to try the chocolate kouign amann, peach and got cheese danish and paprika cheddar + ham croissant. Some menu items are offered on specific days of the week ! Pros: The employees were wonderful at describing and answering all my questions about the pastries available ! The kouign amann was my favorite. The outside has a similar taste of a caramelized top of a creme brûlée, but the inside had a chocolate filling/flakey inside ! The peach and got cheese and danish was also very tasty as well ! Cons: Inside is quite small, but overall I do not have any extreme complaints ! I think if I had the paprika cheddar + ham warmed up or baked for a few minutes it could have been a little more crisp rather than soft. But it was still delicious nonetheless. I would have also tried the cream puff if there was a vanilla or custard flavor as well !

I brought some visitors to Crumble & Flake who were searching for Kouign Amann, a round pastry that's kind of like a croissant on roids, with extra butter and sugar. I've tried a bunch of items and my favorites are: Kouign Amann - both the plain and chocolate versions & shaped like a hockey puck Canales - unexpectedly custardy inside Stilton Apricot Scone - blue cheese + sweet apricot = ^_^ Living up to the name, the pastries are crispy on the outside and flaky with many layers. By the end you'll will be covered in crumbs. The bakery is tiny, with just enough room for a few standing customers. There are no seats or tables. Outside there's a wooden deck or you can take your pastries down the block to Broadcast Roasters where they have excellent coffee and allow outside food.

This is a small hole in the wall shop in between Olive Place and Way. There is no seating and they only serve coffee. My boyfriend and I got 2 cream puffs --banana caramel and coconut cream. The banana caramel cream puff tasted like a banana cream puff and was relatively small. The coconut cream puff tasted like haupia (Hawaiian coconut dessert) . Both were delicious. The twice baked ham croissant had a smokey flavor to it with a flaky crust. Both were really good and I would come again. The only sad thing is how they don't have seating due to their small shop.

Oh, crumble and flake how I love thee. The delicious little scone with sour cherries and lavender, sprinkled with salt; the apricot and blue cheese scone with its mix of sweet and pungent. The smaller sizes mean you can try more things with less guilt. I go out of my way to pick up a bag to share at work. The most difficult part is making sure I share. Update: Not sure what's going on. I have stopped so many times, and they are closed more and more days and open later and later. It seems if they could open at 7 am they could fill orders for those on the way to work buying for themselves and their office mates. Unfortunately this is not their business model, so it looks like only those who live or work on Capital Hill will be able to snag a pastry during the short window when they MIGHT be open.

I feel like Seattle has an excellent pastry shop on every corner, and this was no exception. My Croissant was very tasty, with dozens of flaky and deep layers throughout. The outside wasn't particularly crisp and glassy, but this seems to be a common trade-off in croissants from my limited experience, and I think I prefer the flaky kind. The Kouign Amann, which the New York Times supposedly dubbed "the fattiest pastry in all of Europe" (yikes), was predictably fantastic. It was salty and sweet, with a lovely crust of caramelized sugar on the bottom. The Quiche was decent, not too eggy, with tasty contributions from bacon, cheese, and spinach. The crust was perfectly crunchy. Looking at their menu full of exciting and unique options, I wish we had ordered more stuff. My one knock against Crumble & Flake is that the drip coffee was subpar, but that's a small price to pay for such wonderful baked delicacies.

Discovered this cute pastry shop while waiting for my partner to finish up his haircut across the street. I loved the small business feel of this place :) The owner (I assume) greeted me warmly into the shop & since I was the first in the bakery I was able to get the biggest sized pastries! Parking wasn't too difficult as I was there super early but it is just street parking. They were adhering the safety guidelines and wearing their masks appropriately. Bonus. It truly felt like I was in Europe, from the exterior to the intimate setting inside. Plus the selection was unique, not your average Parisian patisserie. I ordered the Kouign Amann which was delectable pastry with just the right amount of crunch to chewy texture -- you know what I'm talking about fellow croissant lovers! Pistachio croissant was also just as delish, on top of that the specialty quiche was the perfect contrast to the sweet pastries. I couldn't get enough and it was a pretty hefty sized quiche slice. They have different specialties daily. I cannot wait to go back again!

Granted they make excellent dough, I only visit this place on weekends as I am here mostly for Bordeaux, no not the wine, the region, Canelé, delicious bite sized french pastries with delicate soft custard on the inside and caramelized crust on the outside, which they bake to perfection. The selection of pastries are limited and coffee, oh well, no espresso drinks either, no tables, barely room for 2 people standing inside the store, no wonder the line goes out the door, slow service and an Alain Ducasse attitude. Unknown to me until today, "we sell a maximum of 6 items per pastry, per customer" which for a sweets lover like me plainly sucks!

I've been here all 3 times that I've visited and I always get the chocolate kouign amann. I haven't had anything like it and I really need to find a bakery around me that can make this. The outside has this crunchy sugar crust that turns into a flaky and airy middle. There's a soft chocolate center that is just the perfect amount of sweetness. My boyfriend got the cinnamon roll which was a pretty hefty size. I think it was a pretty standard cinnamon roll. It might have been better if it was heated up but they don't have a toaster/microwave. If I come back to Seattle, I'll make sure I can stop by again!

I have wanted to try this place for so long!! But of course I always think of it when we are strolling around after they are closed. We recently moved to the neighborhood and I sampled a few super tasty treats. My favorites were the chocolate croissant and pepper / cheddar croissant !!! Ah literally reminded me of a little bakery in Europe. I wasn't super impressed with the cinnamon roll! But we refrigerated / reheated it vs. having it right after purchase. I honestly think that would have made a huge difference. I'll update you on the next trip. I have a feeling crumble & flake might add to my "quarantine 15". This place is SO GOOD. It's like having a bakery nouveau nearby, without the insanely long line.

Came here for the croissant. It was small, tasted liked a Costco croissant, and was disappointing.

This place was a nice stop on the way to our Sunday adventures; at first we thought it was closed by the outside lighting but saw a few others going in so we tried it. The pastry selections were good and the cream puff made to order was delicious probably the best cream puff I've ever tried. We also tried the ham and cheese croissant which was good as well I'm sure it's even better when it's hot. This was a nice little gem to stop into, I'm sure pre-Covid it would be a cool place to sit and enjoy your pastry and coffee. One downside was the 9% service charge they put on your bill which I'm not sure why but guessing it's to support during these hard times...I prefer tipping according to my service but this is already added in. :-( All in all a cool place to grab a few pastries and head to your destination!