Donna T.
Yelp
SEATTLE'S BEST
For Reals
Every time I'm visiting the Emerald City, I reflect on how lucky I am that my bf lives so close to La Parisienne. I'm writing this review on a cloudy, almost sprinkling Saturday morning, and people are still lined up OUT THE DOOR for these delicious pastries. If local Seattleites are standing in line for food, you KNOW it is legit DIVINE! Merci beaucoup for filling our tummies, La Parisienne
I have been a handful for times. The delicious pastries are always on point-- highly recommend the following (March 2024):
-My FAVE Raspberry Croissant (any croissant really)
-Flan
-French Onion Soup (it's mid but solid)
-Breakfast Deals (can't beat $6 Petit Dejeuner with buttered baguette, jam, and 6 oz coffee)
Unfortunately either due to authenticity or whatever reason, I find the sandwiches hard to swallow (literally and figuratively). Ingredients are fresh/tasty and very Euro, but perhaps soft crispy American sandwiches have ruined my palate. French onion soup is a hearty bowl! Comes with two pieces of bread, very cheesy and onion. Best bang for your buck if you want some hot food.
Their pastries are the Crown Jewels of Seattle, of Washington State, of America!!! Fluffy, flaky, perfectly crusty pastries each and every time. They sell so many, that it is guaranteed fresh. I've never had a bad pastry here. Variety is A1 here-- sweet, savory, fruity, chocolate, La Parisienne's got ya! Service is wonderful, always cheery and smiley albeit they can get busy. The chefs and bakers here are from France/classically trained so you're getting the real deal.
Line is usually through the door, especially on mornings and weekends. Interior/ambiance, there are a lot of tables and chairs but it gets packed. It can get noisy, so a quiet first date isn't the best option here. Honestly, they deserve a bigger space! Parking is typical for downtown Seattle (AKA barely existent). It's a quick walk to other cool parts of downtown like the Space Needle and Pike Place, perfectly situated!
Croissant of all croissants- perfection here