Lands of Origin

Lands of Origin was definitely the highlight of my trip to Pike's Place this year! I started off with a Moroccan Lamb roll, Jamaican Chicken bun/pastry, and one of those little egg custard pies (tarts?). The lamb roll was wonderfully crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfectly spiced/seasoned but not spicy! The chicken bun was mildly spicy but very enjoyable, even for a weenie like me 😂 All three items were delicious, warm, and fresh, but the lamb roll was so particularly good that I had to go back and buy FOUR more of them! The vendor was kind enough to reserve them for me in the kitchen until just before they closed, so I wouldn't have to carry them all day. Like many of the vendors at the market they're too small to offer seating, but benches and tables are abundant in and around the market! They keep very well- I refrigerated them when I got home, then the next day I packed them in my suitcase and flew them across the country with me to share with my parents! They also reheat wonderfully. I put them in the microwave for a few short bursts to knock the chill out of the filling, then put them in the toaster oven to get the breading crunchy again. The air fryer also worked for crunchiness. My only regret is not trying everything else on the menu (I missed out on some samosas and a few other things, I think)! I'm excited to visit Seattle again so I can order (at least) one of everything they have 😁

Was walking by there and grabbed their Moroccan lamb rolls. It was surprisingly good. Kinda reminds me of a stuffed glazed donut with grilled lamb curry. The breading was soft with light sugar coating. The lamb was grilled with onions and yellow curry. The curry flavor was light, so not too over powering. I would but again... the custard tarts looked good but passed, next time.

Stopped by Lands of Origin at Pike Place Market and grabbed the Moroccan lamb rolls – really solid, well-spiced and satisfying. The folks working were super friendly and gave me a free sample of what I’m pretty sure were pasteis de nata, which was a nice touch. Good spot if you’re wandering the market and want something a little different from the usual options.

No line up when I visited on Saturday morning. The tart was delicious and flaky with a hint of lemon zest flavor. Highly recommend!

Wow, wow, wow!! what can I even say? Lands of Origin is just amazing. From the food to the service, there is truly nothing disappointing here. I eat here multiple times a week, and every visit reinforces how special this place is. You can absolutely tell the owners care deeply about their craft, and the staff are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet. It genuinely feels good to support a business like this. I wouldn’t normally share this (because I try to grab them as soon as they drop 😅), but they’re also part of Too Good To Go, an app that helps reduce food waste by offering food at a lower cost at the end of the day such a thoughtful bonus from an already incredible spot. I truly can’t speak highly enough of this place and sincerely hope they continue to thrive and remain a permanent part of Pike Place Market. An absolute gem!

Food was pretty good and tasty. The cornbread was my favorite!! It was SO moist and delicious. The pasteis de nata was really** crispy but I didn’t love the orange(?) note in the custard itself. Still devoured it though, it was really good. If you like orange, too, this would be perfect for you. Finally, the meat pie was good as well and came with a sauce to dip it in. This place is kind of expensive but it is in pike place market so I guess it’s reasonable.

Lands of Origin at Pike Place Market is a Black-owned gem bringing African flavors to Seattle through pastries, savory bites, spice blends, and teas. Highlights include their pastéis de nata—buttery, creamy custard tarts that rival those in Portugal—plus lentil sambusas with jalapeño cilantro sauce and Jamaican meat pies with fragrant dips. The shop offers free samples, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere infused with Ethiopian coffee culture. Perfect for adventurous eaters and anyone wanting a flavorful, unique taste of Africa in the heart of the market.

After reading the reviews, I looked forward to trying a Pastel de Nata from here. For $5 they were underwhelming and over priced. The pastry was too thick and not flakey. Furthermore, the custard had a sharp citrus flavour and was overly thick compared to others I have had.

We were blown away by the flavors here. We have tried a few Jamaican patties before and a couple of egg tarts, but none compared to the quality we got here. The meat flavors in the patty were juicy and had a nice spice, and the egg tart was perfectly warm, sweet, and creamy.

Lands of Origin While wandering around Pike Place, I stumbled upon this charming Ethiopian coffee shop, Land of Origin. The inviting aroma drew me in, and I couldn't resist trying one of their pastries. I went for the South African milk tart (6). The tart was super yummy, with a creamy, subtly sweet filling that paired perfectly with the rich coffee. What stood out even more was the service. The worker was incredibly nice, taking the time to explain the different goods they were offering, which made the experience feel personal and welcoming. It's a great little spot to pop into for a quick pastry and coffee after exploring the market. A cozy spot with delicious treats and friendly service.

The Mozambique style pastel de nata was very very tasty! Would definitely come back to try more! All their vegetarian options were sold out for savory items unfortunately but I want to try them!

We came here as a part of the food tour, and I was pleasantly surprised with the food here. I loved the Jamaican meat pie, and I returned after the food tour to buy more. I also got the fried Moroccan lamb rolls to go. Both were rich in flavors, and the spicy sauce that came with them complemented the flavors so well. They also offer Ethiopian coffee ceremony which I will try one day!

Came around 4 PM on a Sunday and there was practically no one there. I waited for a couple in front of me, who was being helped by an incredibly friendly worker who was explaining to them what the different items were. I was interested in the savory items, and I got the peri peri chicken bun. It was served warm and had quite good flavor! I'd definitely get it again and try some of their other items.

Oh my gosh! This place is an absolute gem in a market packed with tasty shops. We had the Jamaican meat pie - what a delicious kaleidoscope of flavors. Kelly (?) behind the counter was also so kind and welcomed us in from the rain. 10/10 would recommend.

I mean shut the front door on these egg tarts. I lived in China and ate these daily, have to say this is not maybe but it's a must try this place if you are at pike market!

Was passing by and saw that they have Portuguese egg tarts! Portuguese egg tarts in an African bakery! I just had to try! I must say I was not disappointed. It is a bit expensive but what do you expect from Pike Place Market?!

What a delightful shop! OMG the cremosas are divine! Not overtly sweet. Just the right amount of sweetness! Glad we passed by as they are in the row of shops directly above the market place. Stop by and see and taste for yourself. It's amazing!

Amazing place!! So much better than Piroshky Piroshky! Egg tart is out of this world. Creamy and a little fruity. The best we have had. Our second favorite is shakshuka roll! 10/10! Service is extremely friendly too!

Visiting Seattle for the first time and my friend loves food from many countries in Africa. So the country of choice was Ethiopia. We got Sambusas with amazing sauce. My friend also got a pastry with curd and I got a dish that had pine nuts on top. Everything was seasoned very well.

Wow! We were walking by and saw that this establishment sold pasteis de nata - a Portuguese custard tart that we have been dying to try. We got two and they were incredible. A phyllo dough-like crust, with a custard that had a hint of lemon. YUM! We could have gotten at least 10 more. The next time we're back in Seattle, we'll definitely stop by again.

We tried a handful of things from this shop and they were all delicious but I think the shakshuka roll was my favorite!

Custard tart Is The best thing we had all day. Smell was amazing and tart was crunchy and soft. Very creamy . Refreshing:) also seating to enjoy desert. Customer service super nice

The best pastéis de nata I have had outside of Portugal. Lovely people and fresh flavors from around the world! I came back for a second round. You will be full of joy

Wondering around the market and passed Lands of Origin. Ordered 3 pasteis de nata and a Jamaican meat pattie. The service was attentive and friendly. I will dream about these pastries. Will probably go back for more tomorrow morning. The shell is flakey and buttery and the filling isnt too sweet and has delicious hints of orange and cinnamon. The meat pie had a flavorful filling and the dough is delicious and not too bready. The cilantro sauce on the side was herby and bright. Definitely recommend trying it out. These are items you wont find many other places. You aren't really an adventurous foodie if you don't sample your way around the world!

YUM YUM YUM. Discovered this place while on a Coffee Food Tour and wow. From seeing their coffee roasting process to tasting a lentil sambusa with their jalapeño cilantro sauce. YUM. After the food tour ended, we immediately went back to their location and ordered ONE-OF-EVERYTHING, well, we did order 4 of the custard tarts. Everything was delicious and so grateful to have such a fun experience and to support a small business. Thanks so much!

I had the Moroccan lamb crispy bun. I have to say it was amazing! It was crispy on the outside, but very flavorful and mouthwatering with the spiced meat in the inside. This is a place I'd definitely recommend going to impress a friend with culturally diverse food

I love Jamaican food (Ackee and Saltfish is amazing), but the first time we dropped in to purchase from Lands of Origin the Moroccan lamb and Jamaican meat pies were incredibly oily. To the point they soaked through the brown bags they were packed in. Although the service was friendly both visits, the flavors didn't really sing together and weren't consistent. My first pie was more flavorful but more oily, and my second pie was less oily but bland with the breading taking over. Sadly, it looks like Lands of Origin is just not my thing.

Omg what a gem to find in Pike's Market! Masti the took care of us, and boy were we spoiled! We had the lentil samosas (I had to get a second one They were so delicious) the Moroccan lamb pastry, shakshuka roll (which I would've gotten a second one of as well but we luckily got the last one) African meat pie, and 2 different types of custard tarts from Mozambique, one warm and one cold. Honestly, every bite was so delicious, full of flavor, and if wasn't so full, I would have had seconds of everything! And the Ethiopian coffee that she paired it all with was exceptional. We can't wait to come back soon!

Had an Ethiopian sambusa. Delicious. Amazing flavors and spices. Highly recommend checking them out.

My initial thought was "wow that egg tart is overpriced." But after one bite, I immediately said "worth it" and I consider myself a cheapskate. lol To put in perspective, I grew up eating a lot of egg tarts. I've made my own and I've tried the top two egg tarts in Hong Kong/Macau/Japan. I dare say this egg tart rivals the famous Lord Stows. Maaaaybe even better! Life's short. Eat the egg tart. (I think they called it custard tart.)

OMGOSH...we were so happy to find this place! Not only did we thoroughly enjoy their swoon-worthy Pasteis De Nata, but also had the loveliest of conversations with Chef Meeraf, who was so personable and genuinely cared about our experience. Highly recommended if you love food and nice people.

Pasteis de nata is the real deal. Crispy flaky crust and delicious filling. Get them before they run out.

Definitely have it fresh or right when you buy it. Flavors are great and very well balanced. Textures go well with the flavors and compliment the experience.

Stumbled upon this place while walking around Pike Place and they had Pateis de Nata! These sweet tarts are so hard to find I feel like (ones that are actually good that is). I had them in Europe on a trip and I will say these were SO good, if not better. I'll have to stop back and pick more up on my way back home to Portland!

Amazing pastries that are made from scratch daily. Not sure which pastry is my favorite as I almost tried them all. Each exceptionally delicious in their own unique way! Definitely a place to check out! Can't forget the wonderful service!

Make sure to stop by! Masti is so kind and knowledgeable. Meeraf is an amazing baker, she spends so much time and care in testing her new creations! The Portuguese custard tarts, Moroccan lamb rolls and lentil sambosas will change your life. Do yourself a favor and stop by!

Jamaican meat pies are amazing with the cilantro sauce. Pastels de Nata are a must try!!

Delicious surprising find in the market. This place is next to the big cookies place. I sampled the meat pie- Yum! The lam bun... it's doughy and lamb, onion, and spice mix is surprisingly good. When you are in the market, check out this place!

Best service and good definitely recommend the Jamaican beef meat pie and Cremosa along with the lamb rolll

The people here were so lovely, and the lentil samosas (which were vegan!) knocked me over they were so good. We went back for a second round 12/10 recommend!!!

There are so many delicious treats here. The staff is super friendly and helpful in describing the items. We had the Cremona cream horn, Portuguese egg tart and the panko cake. All I can say is WOW! You Can taste the quality ingredients. So fresh and delicious. If we lived here we'd eat there all the time. Highly recommend.

Great place for hand portable eats at the market! This stand is a spin off of Geni's Ethiopian food stand that is frequently at various farmers markets. Specializing in all sorts of hand pies, pasties and hot pocket type snacks from various parts of Africa and the Afro-Carribean. Staple item there is the Jamaican beef pie which is amazing! Ethiopian Sambusas are the other staple which is excellent with their green sauce. They have other types that are sort flavor or the week ones that I have tried like the chicken peri peri also really good with their sauce. They also offer an array of spices so you try your hand at making some African foods at home.

Wonderful mom and pop service. The Moroccan fried lamb bun was absolutely wonderful, and the green chili sauce they serve with it is a perfect pairing. Wish I lived in Seattle so I could eat there more!

We visited Lands of Origin during a guided "Coffee Crawl" through Pike Place Market. This was our favorite stop on the tour! The coffee was absolutely delicious, the Jamaican meat pie we sampled was amazing, and the obvious love and care for the customs, culture and coffee truly shined through in the presentation made by the owner. We will definitely be back!!

Best coffee!! Was such a great experience seeing how Ethiopean coffee is brewed!! The staff were very friendly and such a beautiful establishment!!!

We ordered the custard tart along with the banana pudding. Both were absolutely fantastic! The banana pudding had such a lovely flavor and was easily the best banana pudding I've ever had. The custard tart was warm and had a nice crust. The service was incredibly friendly! This establishment is relatively new but I have no doubt that people will notice the wonderful pastries they bring.

the lentil samosas have me in a chokehold!! i can eat them every day! The two women working are so nice and welcoming, i love it

Amazing food! Great service! I had the lentil sambusa you can't go wrong the flavors are phenomenal!

Love this place! I stop by when I'm in Seattle, recently tried the beef Sambusas and they are wonderful!! Check out the desserts, you can't go wrong.

I love that this place has a permanent stall at the market now, it's been a great place to grab meat pies at the weekly farmer's market.