Lazy Cow Bakery

Out last day here in Seattle & we found the best coffee at this cute little coffee shop. The croissant was absolutely delish! Not to mention how sweet the service was, they were so helpful and welcoming! Lots of love from us Texas gals 🫶🏽🫶🏽

Cake tastes good but looks horrible, I was really excited to get a cake that looked similar to what they had on their reviews (the pink vintage cake) to my surprise, I get a cake that looks like was decorated by a 10 year old. When I called to complain, their attitude was even worse. They didn’t even try with the frosting or the 30! And I Paid over $80 for this.

Tasty all-vegan food, good coffee. Will definitely be back. One suggestion to the owners: please advertise on your storefront that your menu is vegan! I’ve lived in the area for years and have walked past dozens and dozens of times but never noticed the tiny text on the main door until yesterday.

I'm going to echo most of the reviews for Lazy Cow--the food was divine. We ordered lemon loaf, fruit tart, breakfast sandwich and the chickpea toast. I haven't had fruit tart in a long time and this was absolutely delicious. Just come in and order everything in sight! I'm already planning on my next visit, the food was that good. However, customer service was odd and not at all inviting. Personally, the food was so good we didn't care that the customer service was lackluster. Will come back for the food and maybe find a spot outdoors.

Beautiful coffee shop and vegan bakery with delicious breakfast options, specialty coffees, and a piano.

Everything I have here is absolutely incredible!! Best vegan pastries I’ve ever had — lemon meringue tart, almond (filled) croissant, tiramisu. It is truly magic how buttery and creamy everything is since there are no animal products. No one can tell it’s vegan! I even had the breakfast sandwich (vegan sausage, egg, cheese) and two people had no idea it was vegan until after they ate it and I said something. The pepper jelly on that sandwich is soooo good! They have macarons on the weekends and often post specials on their instagram. Typically there’s a monthly seasonal croissant flavor. There’s also a free pantry for those in need (and you can donate too). Lots of tables inside, good vibes, very community-oriented.

We went to this bakery cafe on a Saturday for brunch. Ordered americano, avocado toast (requested to skip onions to make this Jain), pesto focaccia sandwich and chocolate croissant. Food was tasty and portion size was good. We also picked up tiramisu to enjoy later at home. Totally recommend croissants and tiramisu, definitely coming back for them. Ambience of the place is okay, kinda has a community center vibe to it that’s why giving it 4 stars. However, this is 100% vegan and completely worth checking it out. #jainfriendly #veganfriendly

I’m definelty a regular and they have rotating deserts, coffee is fantastic and I particularly like their apple crumble cake, tiramisu and they do have a great selection of croissants. And this is all vegan, I appreciate not having to pay extra for oat milk like other shops make us. Love this place and I’ll keep coming back :) Not sure what the complaints about customer service are from other reviews - I have always felt they have welcomed and treated me and my pup nicely!

Great food and ambiance. Love the croissant varieties. Nice staff. Not super fast at making coffee drinks, but they make them well. Highly recommend.

Great for coffee Vegan really good Like the sandwich, I like the dessert All vegan The owner is really nice

Came around 4pm on a weekday and there were not many options left for pastries. I had the chocolate croissant, which was good, but I wish had more chocolate inside. I also got the almond croissant, which was also really good. Definitely fulfilled my little vegan craving for pastries! -1 star for having no AC in this heat. I would have stayed longer if it was cool! +1 star for kindness of staff and the fact they have free food available in the back for those who need it. If I lived in area I would come back and try another treat!

I really wanted to like this place, but I got here around noon on a Saturday and my options for pastries were limited. The Marion tart was hard, dry, and sandy. The chocolate chip cookie was also hard. The coffees were a decent size but found to be lacking amidst a variety of coffee options in Seattle. It's a cozy place to read/study. I do support its mission, but this was probably the worst thing I've eaten this trip. :(

Omg. Just tried the pumpkin croissant and it's to die for. That filling is perfection.

A cute neighborhood coffee shop tucked into the heart of Downtown Fremont -- stopped by for a quick treat after seeing that they had a selection of desserts. The inside is very cute and cozy, and seems like a great place to bring a book or laptop to work. The staff are super friendly. I got a tiramisu to-go and it was SO. GOOD. The texture was so light and fluffy, and I honestly couldn't believe it was vegan?! I'd definitely go back to try another pastry!

Casey is absolutely amazing!!! I ordered a graduation cake and Casey made sure to do everything he could to make sure the cake was a success. He is truly a gem and the cake was absolutely amazing. I will always come back to lazy cow because the amazing customer service and the amazing food and coffee is just the "icing" on top I can't say thank you enough Casey!

Searched around for vegan cakes for a long while (and encountering reservation times that were 3 weeks out) before finding this place. Thankfully, this one had a 2 day turn around time. Ordered: 6" Cardamon cake with raspberry filling (For less than $50) - The Cardamon is a nice light amount, and the raspberry helped to moisten the cake. The cake wasn't too sweet either. The cake though, was fairly dense, and a bit on the drier side. - The cherry decor on top tastes really artificial and very sweet, more so than I remember from the usual red cherries on top. No one finished theirs. - Cake color blue. Icing is on the lighter amount, with just a thin covering around the cake. For next time: - Still not certain if customizing color, etc. would cost more. There are lots of options ( icing style, decorations on top) that could be customized. There were flavors: vanilla, chocolate, cardamom

The vibes of this cafe are absolutely gorgeous! Went here to catch up with some friends on a rainy day and it was perfect. Someone was playing the piano and ugh I could stay there all day working. Hazy mocha: it was exactly how they described it, hazelnut and chocolate with espresso. Wasn't too sweet and had just the right bitterness for someone who doesn't drink coffee regularly. They had a great assortment of pastries and food as well. Get there early to have the most variety, especially on the weekend. The brownie was super rich and fudgy, went perfectly with my latte:)

Everything I have here is absolutely incredible!! Best vegan pastries I've ever had -- lemon meringue tart, almond (filled) croissant, tiramisu. It is truly magic how buttery and creamy everything is since there are no animal products. No one can tell it's vegan! I even had the breakfast sandwich (vegan sausage, egg, cheese) and two people had no idea it was vegan until after they ate it and I said something. The pepper jelly on that sandwich is soooo good! They have macarons on the weekends and often post specials on their instagram. Typically there's a monthly seasonal croissant flavor. There's also a free pantry for those in need (and you can donate too). Lots of tables inside, good vibes, very community-oriented.

We discovered this little gem while walking about, super nice and quiet with delicious coffee, baked good and beer! Loved the decor and the throw back bathroom!! The gal at reg and barista were super nice! Also cool area where you can donate food so people who need it can come and grab at no cost!! Support this place that not only gives you a great experience but gives back!! Too, they have food but we didn't try though it looked delicious and fresh!

How come have I not known about this place before?! I come to Seattle at least 4 times a year and just discovered it on a Yelp search. The pastries are amazing! I tried to order everything but knew I wouldn't be able to finish it in one day. The Berry Almond Cake is perfection. Also got the breakfast sandwich which was quite delightful. Going to have to come back again to try more of the goodies. The shop is large and was busy on a Sunday morning but the service was quick and they appeared to be getting the orders out in a timely manner.

Yummy apple crumb coffee cake. Very good coffee. Comfortable spot. Highly recommended!

Lazy Cow is an awesome bakery in Fremont with a variety of baked treats. I've tried most of the items here: cookies, cakes, brownies, croissants, shortcake, etc. I recommend the tiramisu and all their croissants! I also really loved the design of the personalized cake that my boyfriend ordered for me, it was so pretty and the buttercream frosting paired nicely with the raspberry vanilla flavor. I can't say I loved everything I've ordered, however. The lavender shortbread tasted like soap, unfortunately, and the apple crumble cake was a bit dry. With that said, I still think that everyone can find something they'll like here! Plus, the presentation of the food is really cute and the interior is cozy. Service can be slow on weekends when there is only one person behind the counter, but the staff is kind. I'd happily return anytime!

Great improvement in the last 2 years! I came in just when it was opened and there wasn't anything interesting. However after turning vegan recently , I decided to try again and I was not disappointed! Got their cranberry chocolate chip cookie, apple crumble cake and their blueberry and cranberry loaf/cake and all were excellent! I will definitely be back for their baked goods!

Awesome vegan pastries and food. They even serve alcohol. Very spacious inside. Great little bakery. It's a community space. Welcoming to all. Not fancy like other bakeries

Coming out of Yelp retirement to say this is the best vegan croissant I have had it a long time. Not a flex but I have had a fair share of vegan croissants over the last decade. It is a challenging pastry to pull off and fairly rare that vegan bakeries even attempt it. The cream was perfect; not too sweet, just enough, silky smooth texture with a hint of almond. This one item was so good, I returned a few hours later to get some more treats (I must sample all the wares) and snagged another croissant for the friend who recommended the bakery to me.l but had not tried this month's spec The atmosphere is cozy and inviting with vintage tables and chairs, books and lots of natural light. The service was friendly and they make a delicious soy latte as well. Looking forward to trying more here.

I really wanted to love this place, found their Instagram originally and read the story but one thing after another it just went downhill. My friend and I were both extremely excited to check this place out because it's vegan and to support a local business. We stared at the baked goods forever before deciding on a raspberry lemon slice and horchata croissant (I think that's what we ordered). As for drinks, I totally forgot we were at a vegan bakery and thought they would ask me if "whole milk is okay" as they usually do (I'm not vegan but try to eat non when I can but I also don't want to pay an arm and leg for almond/oat milk at places for a substitute). I ordered a lavender latte, they didn't actually ask me what type of alternative milk I even wanted. My friend ordered hers after me asking for hemp milk so I was like oh well I'll have them surprise me when I get mine. So uh... still waiting on my coffee. 10 minutes after my friend already got hers. I thought maybe they needed to replace something or ... I don't know. So I check in and the girl is just like ... looking at me as if I even ever ordered my drink. Yes I did. She looks at the tickets finally and says she'll make it. Not sure if I even got an apology. My drink comes out... we are having a nice conversation until... I'm about to take a bite of my pastry... and yep you guessed it. A piece of hair................ Just sneakily hiding inside. I usually like to break apart my pastries so that's when I noticed it or else I would have unpleasantly found it in my mouth. Hair doesn't really gross me out that much so I plucked it out and ate the rest of my pastry although that wasn't the greatest feeling. Now this last bit doesn't really have to do with the business itself but there was a homeless/weird guy that came in bothering everyone asking for money... he kind of lingered behind me for good 5-10 minutes talking to the table behind me and I'm not sure if employees are to escort them out or leave them alone but that sure made me uncomfortable too. I am sad to say my first experience was not the best.

I FINALLY made it to Lazy Cow, and it was so worth the wait! I was skeptical due to some of the reviews, but they were quickly disproven! There was only one barista behind the counter, but they quickly let us know that they were finishing a drink or two and would be right with us! Less than 5 mins later and I received my matcha croissant (May special) and the strawberry shortcake. ~16 for both. The matcha croissant was amazing. They didn't skimp on the filling at all. I was able to have a bite of the creamy matcha with each bite of my flaky croissant! The strawberry shortcake was also great. Not too sweet or too dry- just right! This is a VEGAN bakery, and I have been vegan for 6 years, so not sure what folks mean by not "buttery" enough. All I tasted was delicious, flavorful, vegan sweets! There was also plenty of seating and the sweetest decor! Thanks Lazy Cow staff!!

Plant based, community minded, Latina owned bakery right in the thick of it in Fremont! The bf and I stopped in after seeing a friend post on instagram that they needed more traffic to keep up with rent and paying the crew an equitable wage. The vibe is UNBEATABLE! We got a ginger bread bunt, a fruit tart and two peppermint mochas with oat milk. Looked like they had three options for milk - Oat, soy and hemp. I like oat milk and soy fine, but haven't been into hemp when I've tried it. The oat lattes were good and smooth - give it a shot! The ginger bread was super good, I would really recommend it to anyone who's unsure about vegan treats, in terms of texture and flavor, it was simply delicious, soft, gingerbready chocolatey bundt. The fruit tart was good too, it did have the sense that it was vegan/ a little different in terms of flavor - still good, the substitutions were just a little more clear. They could use some more seats and tables for a busy Sunday - on a full day, this may not be the best place to camp out with a computer, but it did feel warm and conducive to talking with other patrons and sharing tables. For sure give it a shot!

Strange and disappointing, came in yesterday to get two drinks and it took over 10 minutes with zero people in store. Worker looked high and was eating and chewing over our drinks. They confirmed many times what the drinks that we ordered were and still I got the wrong drink, in fact, my drink was so bad. I had to dump it in a bush and I hate food waste, but I straight up couldn't drink it. They closed up immediately after we left, I didn't get to try the baked goods so I can't speak on that part but perhaps if I came in at a different time with a different set of workers it would be a better experience. Sidenote, I'm not from the area so maybe this is their regular kind of service I'm just not used to the lack of hospitality and quality from a seemingly quaint bakery.

While I'm grateful for the yummy vegan pastries, it is too pricey. $9 for a tiny tart? Cmon!

Super cozy cafe! I had an oat milk cortado and a toast with chickpea and avocado and both were delicious.

I returned to try their breakfast sandwich, which is unique in that they put jalapeño jelly in it, which adds a unique dimension. Otherwise, it's a tasty if standard vegan breakfast sandwich -- the sausage is very nice in particular.

Came here because I needed to use the restroom which was the closest one across Vintage Mall. Customer Service/ambience here is great. The lady who welcomed me and took my order was friendly although she did mess up on my drink. I asked for an earl grey tea "iced" since I don't do well with warm drinks. I still got it hot, no biggie, I just asked for iced on the side. I also ordered their pumpkin spiced pie, I believe it's called. Shockingly delish, if you were to compare it to other bakeries. It micmic the pumpkin pie well and the price was also reasonable at $3/$4 at the size of your palm or my palm. It was good that I've found this place. Also looks chill to do work and study here. Noise level was almost quiet. I would definitely be back to try their other goodies or to even do some study/work here.

We are vegans visiting from Portland, OR and were excited to try it after reading about it online. We ended up coming for breakfast three days in a row! Overall our experience was very good. Positive: -the space is very nice. big and open and toasty warm with nice decor. -the breakfast burrito was delicious - I love the mashed potato approach. -the lemon pound cake was out of this world, and the brownie was also delicious. I haven't had a "real" tasting vegan brownie in many years. -the drinks were tasty -the cinnamon bun was absolutely perfect -they have a free food shelf for those in need which was pretty well stocked. We saw several people come to use it while there. I know this may be a negative for some but I applaud a business using the space to support those in need in the community. - Negative: -they were out of several things on the board when we were there but it wasn't marked. It seems like the energy it takes to tell two customers this information could be used to put a little "sold out" sign up on the chalk board -the bathroom was very nice but clearly hadn't been cleaned in a bit, esp the sink. It is always a bit of letdown to use the bathroom after eating your meal and have the space be dirty. -

I went to Lazy Cow and can't begin to say how delicious it was. The lemon meringue tart was the best I've ever had. I dream of going there every day to get the princess cake which is phenomenal. They even made the marzipan from scratch. It was hard to believe that the croissants were vegan because they were so delicious. Have you tried the Snickers cake? If you're a vegan this is the place to go. If you're not a vegan this is the place to go. I wish I could give more than five stars.

My favorite bakery! The apple cake is amazing - just the right sweetness, with a nutty crunch on top. Fruit tart is also great- heck, everything here is great. Plus, it's nice to support a local business that helps the community!

Wonderful ambiánce, and very friendly staff. I spent a lot of time perusing their menu, and after a recommendation from the staff, I ordered the focaccia sandwich and heartily enjoyed breaking my fast. I highly recommend this establishment to vegans and non-vegans alike.

Service was great, we asked a few questions as this was our first time there and the staff was really helpful! We had a hot latte, an iced horchata, and a lavender latte and all three were fantastic. We also ordered several pastries and two breakfast items, all of which tasted really good (moist, flavorful, etc.) especially considering they were all vegan. Would highly recommend anyone try this out, even folks who aren't vegan. The bakery had some tables and was well decorated (beautiful plants and art work).

An amazing new neighborhood gem. My partner and I have already tried their holiday Seitan roast for Christmas and absolutely devoured it. (Please make this a regular offering!) Today, I was the lucky recipient of a birthday cake made my this plant based bakery! My birthday just so happened to fall during the winter snowpocolypse of Seattle, and the owners were in constant contact with my partner as they worked to arrange a new pick up date. Their customer service is 11/10. Now, back to the cake. It was a cardamom cake with raspberry filling and buttercream frosting. First of all, I'm not a cake person. I'm not a sweets person. I love savory things, and savory things only. I'm pretty sure after taking one bite of this cake (for lunch, because there are no rules in between Christmas and New Years), I was transformed. I'm allergic to ingredients in milk which leads me to dairy free options for the most part, and most bakeries don't specialize in this or even think to offer it. Imagine my surprise when I find out that my partner got me a custom made cake, which is COMPLETELY dairy free. What a treat. Anyways - this cake was moist and the cardamom shined through, the raspberry filling was fresh and delicious, and the buttercream frosting honestly changed my life. My partner is also not a huge sweet tooth, and reserves his delight only for the best things in life -- and he was singing this buttercream frosting's praises. We both plan on eating the cake for breakfast, lunch, and dinner until it's gone. Long story short, do yourself a favor and visit this amazing new plant based business in the heart of Fremont. We can't wait to see them thrive here and be their #1 fans!

I appreciate your response Lara, but: There was pretty much nobody there, so I feel it should have been a no brainer to pop around w a bleach cloth and get the tables. The person behind the counter had time to have a discussion at one of the tables. And you're right, I could have brought it to his attention, but if someone doesn't have that priority, how well wd it have been received? Also, the items I got were pulled from platters in your fridge. So they must have been out too long beforehand. I understand why things go melty or flat. But they all were. In addition, I have no idea what to say about the chai. It was just nasty. I have never tasted anything like it and I drink a lot of it. I certainly haven't experienced it since. It was very unpleasant. I may have been there on a (VERY) off day, but you do have several bad reviews. So you might want to consider how to improve the feedback you got. Good luck in your endeavors.

amazing place. got the most delicious vegan croissant and a customized cake for my partner's birthday -- perfect experience.

I have to admit it was okay. Was the croissant good? Sure but it was dry could have used some butter. Was the wait long? Yes the only person behind the counter was chatting up the person in front of me. Was it pricey? Yes for what you get. Was the homeless guy smelly? Yes but he was was very friendly. I could see if it was a short walk here I would come back. I'm not going to hunt for parking just to stop in here. But if I'm in the neighborhood anyway we'll maybe.

I first got word of this super charming little business when Lara & friends/volunteers started doing pop-ups in the Roosevelt area. I think it was mostly just cakes then so while not quite my cup o' tea, I was a curious cat and wanted to try 'em out. You could taste the love in them that was to come. [FF] button to now, the Fremont storefront is alive. It's a bit minimalist in design; at least perhaps just for the early weeks I'd imagine. Hopefully they have more plans to spice up the place (wall artwork, small detail/accent things scattered, etc). For now, it's pretty neat. You got a pastel teal vintage couch in the corner, a couple old saloon-style(?) table options, a small bar top seating, funky fresh community fridge w/ pantry and one of the most early/mid-century charming bathrooms (dig that tiny "cow diorama" thing). Chill music can be heard in the airwaves. The staff is usually chill & laid-back. They'll hook you up with drink of choice(s) and/or pastry things. Speaking of drinks, I think I tried the plain horchata and Zapatista coffee latte. Just good stuff; I prefer good decaf as I get jitters often from caffeine now so only a rare treat and with food. Personal mugs accepted! Pastries are more my jam here. The fruit "tarts" (berry, pear, lemon meringue...smooth!) are my tops, then crumble cake (delightfully light) and almond croissant (1 is perfect; a smidge heavy). The Swedish(?) Princess Cake (w/ marzipan?) is yummy with unique flavor but not personally a big marzipan/frosting fan. The chocolate croissant is like a paper weight; it has all the croissant things except perhaps The Fluff texture (maybe rename as croissant roll and/or warm it up slightly; that may help actually...I should try that). Cake slices rotate around; but again I usually skip cake unless it's super minimalist. Cake fans would enjoy them. Liberation. Compassion. Community. Go check 'em out & show support!

Lazy Cow Bakery has become my favorite place to indulge in great tasting Vegan pastries when visiting Seattle. I had been looking for a place that made vegan croissants for over a year, and FINALLY found someone who does. They even have chocolate croissants that are amazing.

2nd time here and already became my favorite place l! I tried banana cream meringue tart, concha and they were both delicious! I think I am going to visit them twice a week to try everything Finally a vegan bakery in Fremont with a great coffee as well!

Update: Thank you for the response Lara. For more context. Many of the pastries and baked goods that day were out on top of the counter. Specifically all of your cookies that my wife wanted to try which had regular flies on them at the time. The croissants were also out. I asked the employee if they had anything else to serve us besides what was left out and they mentioned that was all that was left. It was later in the day. My wife and I refused to eat anything that was left out. We live out of state so won't be trying again any time soon but maybe someday. Original: We really wanted to love Lazy Cow Bakery but as soon as we walked in we saw almost all the baked goods are not in cases and there were flies and other bugs on most things. We turned around and immediately left.

Vegan or non vegan this place is incredible. Very cozy and delicious. Try the breakfast burrito and the churro croissant

We were there on Sunday at 2pm and the case was almost empty I order a chocolate "croissant" not good. Too dense, and lack of flavor. A croissant is made with lots of butter to get the amazing layers and flaky... It shouldn't be called croissant, chocolate bread would be a good name though. Also the people were not welcoming at all.

I didn't know this was a vegan bakery until after I finished my tart. With no shortage of dessert options in Fremont, this bakery is a solid option for quality treats, whether you're vegan or not.

This was the perfect stop for a sweet treat on a Sunday. I came in and the service was fast and friendly despite there only being one person behind the counter and a line ahead of me. I really enjoyed the banana cream tart, absolutely delicious. I also got the Horchata "sucio" with a shot of espresso-delicious! I will definitely be back. Side note, it's great that they have a little free food pantry in the back. Definitely a business worth supporting for that alone

Best vegan tart I've ever had! Staff was super warm and friendly, lots of community outreach programs and work. Huge fan!

This bakery is delightful, and easily a community staple for Seattle! I adore the atmosphere, the little piano in the corner, the curtains and the trinkets on the walls. It feels so homey but open and spacious at the same time. I love their macarons and their lattes, and... one of my absolute favorite things to see at Lazy Cow is the sense of community that seems to be between the workers. Every night I pass by this restaurant, and on occasion, I see people gathered around a table and eating together after the shop is closed. I find that so lovely. If there is a winner for the most feel-good cafe in Seattle, this is it.

Lazy Cow Bakery is wonderful. I ordered a birthday cake from them recently and also picked up one of their Spiced Pear Frangipane Tarts while I was in the bakery and both were excellent. I highly recommend stopping in and seeing what they have in their display case.

SO CUTE!!! Absolutely loved this place. incredible vibes, food, and service! i got the breakfast sandwich, focaccia pesto sandwich, and strawberry shortcake :-)

Do not trust this bakery. Last Sunday my sister, who is anaphylaxis to dairy/milk, ate one of their "vegan" croissants and went into anaphylactic shock immediately after biting into one of the croissants. She had to be rushed to the ER via ambulance and spent hours in the emergency room. We emailed the bakery many times regarding this incident and have yet to receive a response. She called the bakery and was treated so rudely and dismissively- being told that it wasn't the food from the bakery and must've been something else DESPITE her having a reaction immediately after eating the croissant (which is the only thing she had eaten that day). The complete and utter lack of human compassion and the callousness shown towards a young member of the community which they claim to "serve" who had almost died as a result of their lying and carelessness is unbelievable. There is very limited information about their kitchen, and their allergen statement only speaks to soy, nuts, wheat, and gluten. That being said, I would not trust them for any dietary-restricted diet as they have shown themselves to be untrustworthy. TLDR; DO NOT TRUST THIS BAKERY IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES. THEY ARE NOT VEGAN.

Well we have tried this place again. More selection when we came in. The owner was more talkative this time. They are nice enough. But the reason you come to a bakery is the food. Still flavorless, hard and dry.

it was so so cute!! the lavender latte was so amazing as well as the avocado toast and baked goods. will definitely be back. good aesthetic