Le Panier

A delightfully delectable French pastry shop bringing a bit of Parisian flare and creative exuberance to the Pike place area. My only complaint is that I asked for a chai latte, and they did not have one and gave me a coffee latte instead, and I'm not the biggest coffee fan, but the atmosphere and the ambience of the plays, the delicious food and the whimsical visuals of the place, more than make up for that. The making of sweets is a true art for the French, a craft that requires imagination and whimsy, and that artistry is fully displayed here, with such an extravagant array of delicious treats. Just looking at them feels like a feast, and they taste as good as they look. There is a rather extensive variety of a Claire is especially, and I particularly recommend the pistachio ones, which are creamy and flavorful and reminded me greatly of a similar pistachio eclair I had once on a day trip I took from Paris to Versailles. Everything that is enchanting and hospitable and creative about a true French patisserie is present here. This is one of my favorite places to go in downtown Seattle.

This place is amazing. The pastries are fresh and full of flavor, and the sandwiches are just as good. If you want a sandwich, make sure to stop by around 7:30 or 8:00 a.m. — they don’t have them out early, and they go fast once they do. The coffee is delicious, and it pairs perfectly with one of their croissants or tarts. There’s usually a line when you get there, but it moves quickly. The best time to go is right after that first morning rush and before the market fully opens. The whole place smells like butter and espresso, and it’s worth every minute of the wait. I’ll definitely be coming back next time I’m in Seattle. Five stars all the way.

Found this lovely French bakery at Pike Place Market and noticed a huge queue (totally makes sense)! The pastries were delicious, and the coffee was excellent. It’s the perfect stop if you’re walking around the market and want to enjoy a great croissant with a nice cup of coffee. Definitely recommend stopping by! 🥐☕

This is the best French bakery in Seattle, hands down. When you walk in, you can cruise through the displays, they’ll have all kinds of sweets and baguette sandwiches. I’ve been coming here for 26 years. My mom loves all the house made breads here. Also, my favorite pastries are the friand and le palmier. The picture I have for illustration is this apricot pie I brought for a Super Bowl party, and it was delicious.

1. One of the few delicious bakeries in Seattle. 2. The taste of bread. A good place. 3. If your girlfriend likes bread, the place she wants to pack and buy for her. 4. Kind employees and everyone who smiles and welcomes them. 5. The seats are a little narrow, but there is a edible space. 6. Where more people come than expected. 7. First of all, a place where travel can be happy thanks to the employee's smile. 8. If you come back to Seattle, the bakery you want to stop by again.

Ordered: Champignons – Mushrooms with a mild sauce. Decent, but $7 felt like a bit of a stretch for what you get. Strawberry & Fall Spice Macarons – Way too sweet; one bite was enough. Couldn’t bring myself to finish another. Pain au Chocolat – Standard croissant with chocolate inside. Nothing extraordinary. The hype and crowd around the place might make you want to try everything, but honestly, you’d be better off exploring other local options. The sugar-heavy, bland French bakery items aren’t worth it. Feels a bit like a rant, but the cost doesn’t match the taste nothing particularly special here.

We stopped in on a whim and I'm so glad I did, I had the most incredible peach pastry here. It was called the "croissant aux fruits", featuring glazed peaches and cream in a flaky, crispy pastry. My husband had a ham pastry which he enjoyed as well, and we shared the "au jardin" which was very good too.

One of the cafes that I always go to when I visit Pike Place Market. I used to love their baked sweets a lot! Since I don't like sweet stuff as much, they become a little too sweet for me. But the texture of their baked goods are very nice!

The fresh croissants at Le Panier are wonderful, flaky, buttery delicious delights! I'm not a fan of the kouign-amann it has a hard sticky texture which isn't my cup of tea. The macarons are good but very sweet. My son loves the baguette . I would not recommend the chocolate amandine croissant because the almond paste didn't have enough almond flavor and the chocolate was a very light flavor. The amandine was delicious and is recommended! Excellent spot for croissant and baked goods

Great bakery treats! They have a lot of options and everything was delicious. The prices of the items are a bit difficult to find, but they're either labeled on the name card or on a separate menu. Compared to other bakeries that offer the same treats, the prices are a bit higher considering the size of everything. * Pain au Chocolat: 7/10 - not enough chocolate filling * Jambon Mornay (Ham & Cheese): 10/10 - mozarella on top was a nice touch * Joséphine: 10/10 - creamy and nice custard The workers were super nice and friendly. The shop is kind of small, but there are a good amount of tables and chairs. There's also a self-serve water dispenser on the side which was nice. Perfect for a quick bite at Pike Place!

Was it worth the 30 min wait? YES. They offer a great selection of french pastries. I went there around 1pm and they still had a good amount but definitely go earlier for more. I got their pain au chocolat & brioche. They were so soft and delicious. I love the mix of almond and chocolate croissant because it's hard to find elsewhere. I definitely wanna try their pies and feuilleté epinard next. The lady who helped us was so nice and even gave us a big bag to carry the rest of the food we had with us. Pastries: 9/10 Service: 10/10

Super nice place super fresh bread and the kids loved the hot chocolate. Very friendly staff too. Loved the vibe and it was a very busy spot.

French bakery in Seattle's Pike Place Market is also quite popular for its breakfast options. Came in here and almost all the table seats were filled with people. To the point where once you ordered and were waiting for our food we had to share at one of the community tables. Their French Bread and pastries look amazing in here. I wish I had a store like this in LA! They have been open since 1983 and give their taste of French bakery items. We got delicious tasty macarons and this is a must-get for sure! Eclairs are also delicious and their meringue. Don't forget about this place and yes be hungry to try more items!

On a Saturday morning of 1st Saturday in June, My family and I waited in line to buy their famous croissants. We waited in line and smelled the aroma of the croissants. Finally, the bakery was opened and waited in line again. The pastries was nicely displayed in the glass counter. They also sell loaves of breads, coffee. And desserts. Plenty of tables to sit and eat with free water jug.

Yummy pastries that will make you want to try everything since they're all presented so pretty! Everything we had were good, we wanted to try all the macaron flavors. This place doesn't require that long of a wait but can get busy. Consider this place as a nice dessert after your meal at the market.

Cute coffee shop with amazing coffee and croissants. Self service and lovely vibe. Located at the street of pike place public market.

I've had the chouquettes and the amandine (almond croissants) and both were delicious! It was a great sweet treat/pastry. I would definitely get both again next time I'm at Pike Place. The line was long but went by really fast

Very beautiful shop with French delicacies for reasonable prices! I didn't get any food so my review is for the coffee: super friendly staff that was very quick to make my iced caramel latte and wowwww it was delicious!!!!

It smells great in here. And right outside as you're waiting in line. And there is usually a line. But it's worth it for the freshly baked goodies. Try just about anything. You can't go wrong. I tried a selection of pastries and macarons - and brought some back home for my family... which took all my willpower.

Food (4.75/5): Ham and cheese pastry, tomato pastry, apricot tart, and almond croissant. All were great. My favorite might have been the tomato croissant, it was quite flavorful! Service (4.5/5): Very pleasant front staff who were helpful with suggestions for tourists! Ambiance (4.5/5): There are some tables and countertops where you could sit but also standalone countertops with only the option to stand. The place was quite packed around 8 AM, we beat the line, but stood at a standalone countertop.

This is a French bakery with prices that are astronomically higher than any local bakery in France with pastries of the same quality. This is to be expected, but still jarring. I heard good things about their éclairs, so I got the pistachio éclair. It was really rich and delicious, but it was very small and expensive at $6.34. I consumed it in two bites, although I tried to savour it. The staff were very kind, and I liked the cute box my pastry was packed in. They have only a few small tables inside and cute, artsy decor.

Every time I've ever been to Pike's, Le Panier has a line out the door and I finally stopped by this time around. One perk is that for a patisserie, the pricing is pretty solid (around a dollar or two cheaper than other options for most items), but the quality is also worse; quite a few options dipped into disappointing territory, though SOME of the sweet items are good. Conclusion, overrated and also, they have one table and window seating, so you can't even expect to take a break while wandering the market. Croissant (1.75/5): Not crunchy outside, not buttery inside. I'd take a Costco croissant over this in a heartbeat. Epinard Feulliete (2.5/5): Got lucky and these were fresh out of the oven, pastry was flaky enough. The spinach is very much just spinach, not very creamy or seasoned. Friand (4.25/5): Like a madeleine, but with more almond flavor and a crunchier shell. Buttery inside with a bit of crisp with the perfect level of sweet. Huckleberry Macaron (4.5/5): Best item we tried, macaron has nice shell and chew inside. Fantastic tart huckleberry flavor and great ratio of filling to the cookie. Pistachio Eclair (1.5/5): Couldn't really taste the pistachio and the eclair shell managed to be stale and soggy. It might have just been old, but either way not fun.

I was visiting Seattle and was set on finding a cute pastry shop and boy did I find one. Le Panier is a delightful gem nestled in the bustling streets of Pike Place in Seattle. From the moment I walked in, I was immersed in the irresistible aroma of freshly baked pastries. The selection here is simply outstanding. Whether you're craving a flaky croissant, a buttery pain au chocolat, or a delicate macaron, Le Panier has it all, and each bite is a testament to the skill and dedication of their bakers. I can't say enough great things about the employees. I was traveling with a big group and we had trouble narrowing down what we wanted because everything looked so amazing. The wonderful girl who helped us was so patient and made some excellent recommendations. I definitely recommend the Amandine, Napoléon, and any Macaron! I will definitely be back!

Le Panier is a bakery worth all the hype. From meringue to tarts to croissants you will suffer decision fatigue here. Unironically my first time trying a meringue is here and wow, it's like a toasted crunchy marshmallow, crunchy and creamy, sweet and light, satisfying and appealing. Grab one even if you're not a fan. The napoleon was great too, layers on layers of cake and cream. Impossible to cut through but easy enough to just take a bite out of. This was nicely balanced in its sweetness. The lemon tart was just that, nice and tart. This is a great pastry if you don't want to overload of sugar and sweetness (though it's probably undoubtedly still loaded with sugar). You can't go wrong with anything here though so come by once or twice. The line moves fairly quick despite the busy hustle and bustle of Pike Place Market.

Such a nice French bakery! Initially looked super busy but the line was quick! Tried the popular ham baguette and almond croissant and both were delicious. The mocha coffee was okay but would be back to try the other pastries. Right in the heart of pike place market too!

The girl in front of me apparently came back for four more Wild Strawberry macarons, so that influenced me to try one out also. Delicious! I also got their seasonal Tart Cherry which was good, but the Wild strawberry was better, plus it comes in cute two-tone colors. There was a short line, but it moved quickly.

We were visiting the area and my SIL really wanted to take me here. Wait... actually she was pregnant and was having a strong craving for some of her favorite goodies. The wait was going to be excruciatingly long but hey I love my sis so to the line we go. Hindsight : The macaroons here were fire. They were absolutely the best I've had and reasonably priced for how delicious they tasted. We tried lemon, strawberry watermelon, raspberry and pistachio. Of course they had other beautiful and delectable breads and pastries but we really just came for the macarons! We waited in line for at least 45 minutes to get inside but it was worth the wait. The employees were very helpful and kind considering the line they were dealing with. This little bakery was so quaint and cute and definitely a treat for the eyes and nose. Smells are complimentary and calorie free.

No because I'm OBSESSED! This was another Pike Place Market "must-try" recommendation I saw all over social media, so I just had to try it. I'm so glad I did. La Panier is located in the "outside" region of Pike Place Market. It's a bakery, but it also has some delicious looking sandwiches and mouthwatering drinks on top of their already extensive baked good list. The decor is a bit bland, but at least there's plenty of seating. I decided to try the recommended items which were the eclair and the tartelette. Here are my thoughts - 1. Pistachio Eclair - I felt like I had been ascended into heaven after the first bite. The pistachio flavor was powerful, and the choux pastry was baked to perfection. I've tried so many eclairs ALL OVER the US, and only one French bakery in Chicago (sadly now closed) was able to replicate the correct French flavor. Now there's Le Panier! I highly highly recommend you get the eclairs! 5/5 2. The lemon tartellete was a bit of a disappointment. The buttery crust melts in your mouth, but the lemon filling had a very eggy aftertaste. It threw me off, and I wasn't really able to taste much of the lemon flavor after that. It was the most recommended item by the food influencers on TikTok, but sadly it was a miss for me! 2/5 Service was excellent! The place was packed on a Tuesday afternoon, but orders were being quickly taken care of. A must visit! Till next time.

We tried several pastries here and the one standout was the ham and cheese croissant. The non-melted shredded cheese on top was a nice touch. Buttery, cheesy deliciousness. The kouign amann was disappointing. It was too sticky and not laminated enough. The almond croissant also wasnt anything special. Stick to the ham and cheese.

This is right in the middle of Pike Market! Such a cute little French bakery. The almond croissant was amazing!! There was a line but it went by super quick. Had to wait for the coffee which took a bit longer. They have options of to go or to eat there which I thought was nice. I'd come back for their pastries for sure.

I always stop here every time I'm in town. Usually there is a line. I was elated to see no line. The vibe can be a little chaotic when busy and there isn't a lot of seating indoors. You should expect to take your items to go. The servers are so friendly and will provide recommendations if you are overwhelmed by all the options. This bakery has the best French macarons I've had in my life so far. They are so perfectly balanced and delicate. I ate four different flavors; passion fruit, wild strawberry, lemon, and pumpkin. They were all wonderful. My toddler devoured a brioche bun. It was so fluffy and buttery. I also ordered two iced almond milk lattes that were delicious. This bakery is a must if you're in the Pikes Place area and looking for a sweet treat.

We ordered a variety of baked goods and they were all delicious! Some stuff we got were the macarons, chocolate croissant, almond bear claw, chocolate cake, and peach pie. We split all these pastries with a group of 5 and everything was delicious. Service was great with very friendly employees.

Don't let the line intimidate you. It moves quickly and the staff is working hard to keep product available for all. I highly recommend the almond chocolate croissant. It was so delicious with almond cream and chocolate perfectly integrated into the beautiful croissant dough. Num!

I am a creature of habit, so of course I got an almond croissant and a london fog here 2 days in a row.... Why break what ain't broken? Their almond croissant is worth the wait.... it gives me butterflies. While the other items look amazing, I can't stray away from what I love. Le Panier is a must try for all!

Le Panier French bakery says it all. Everything is tres bien'(very good) looking and tasting. Breads are old world style and made in the French culinary tradition. Service is fast and friendly. Macaron's have that good chew to them and flavors are natural. The showstopper for me was the almondine croissant. Sliced almonds on the outside, the filling tasted like fresh made marzipan. Rich, flaky, buttery goodness sent me back to the to time when I had these in Paris!

Yummy macarons! I was in the mood for something sweet but not too heavy so I tried the macarons. Service was really fast but it can be a hit or miss depending on the time as the line can get long. I got the fraise des bois and passion fruit macarons. They were both good and the perfect amount of sweetness for me. They also sell other items like croissants, baguettes, coffee, etc. Definitely a must visit when you're in the area!!

We got a few of the pastries but the highlight was definitely the almond croissant! The crust was flaky with a hint of crunch and had a rich butter inside with some sweetness. We also got the chocolate eclair which is super sweet (a lot sweeter than I expected) but still yummy. A classic at pike place, I would give it a 7.5!

I'm a HUUUUUUGE lover of croissants. And whenever I have a chance, I will get one (if it looks promising). I stopped by because it looked legit. There was a little line and I could SMELL THE AMAZINGNESS from a block away I HAD to go in. I think I got several things, but, I will say, the HAME AND CHEESE CROISSANT was SUPER good. It was so good, that out of all the places I ate in Seattle, this would be the one place I would have gone back if I had the time. The kouign-amann is their specialty and I thought it was alright. It sure doesn't beat the one from Paris.

My favorite bakery and a must stop shop along the Pike Place Market strip. Offering savory and sweet goodies, Le Panier has something for everyone: macrons, tartes and treats, to baguettes, brioche, and several other good eats. The line moves quick, so don't let that deter you. Plus the staff will help you navigate your way around all the glorious goodies behind the glass. Take your treats and go, or stay a little, grab a coffee, and enjoy the the buzz and bliss of this beautiful bakery.

I have loved everything I've tried from here. I enjoy the baguette sandwiches, especially the Brie. Lots of vegetarian options. Very unique and tasty bakery options too. I love the little choux and the croissant selection too. Really can't go wrong with anything here. They have drinks here which are good, but I prefer to grab my drink from one of the nearby coffee shops since they don't have chai. They are also very efficient with the ordering system. Not much space to sit though because it's only got a few chairs in front. More of a grab and go spot with how popular it is and close to the market.

I've been to Pike Place so many times and had yet to try this place. They're a pretty spacious French bakery on the inside, with so many different pastries and breads (as well as drinks). There was quite a line when I arrived, but fortunately it moved by pretty fast. I only picked up a couple things, but there were so many goods that looked delicious. Service here is so kind. I asked for a box of macarons and after the employee noticed that one was broken, he gave me an extra one. Everything was so so delicious and not too sweet, but definitely satisfies the sweet tooth. This will 100% be a pit stop whenever I go to Pike Place now.

Just eh. I wanted to love it, heard about it via Reddit and was stoked to try as a bakery enthusiast. The baguette was chewy and kind of hard. The croissant was bland and the texture was not memorable. The workers were sweet and the line was relatively quick but I wouldn't go back. Sorry

Sorry to be a bread snob but: the baguette here is really quite mediocre. There are plenty of neighborhood bakeries with better baguette. And certainly nothing like what you'll get from a decent bakery in Paris. (There is perhaps a reason Mhyrvold does not mention Le Panier in "Modernist Bread!") That said: the people are nice, the food is just fine, and no reason not to make a stop for a pastry or lunch. But please don't assume Panier is what bread should be!

Can we all say DELICIOUS! No seriously, I had no intentions of walking into here but the smell from just walking by drew me in instantly! I couldn't keep walking I had to go in and I'm glad I did! All the pastries looked fresh and sweet! I got the box of macaroons and all the flavors are so good......I couldn't pick a favorite. I want to come back and try more

Back in Seattle visiting and never really forgot about this place.....so, we made sure to come early enough in the morning when most tourists are probably still asleep. We showed up at around 9am on a weekend day, and it really wasn't too bad at all.....there were 2 or 4 people in front of us inside the store, but certainly no long line out the door and down the block. The line went very fast as there are a few servers behind the counter to attend to customers, and this is probably why the line goes quite fast. Everybody working here seemed so nice, friendly, and helpful, and just made this morning a great way to start the day. So, there are so many incredibly yummy looking pastries and desserts to choose from, but I always stick to my favorite "Amandine" (almond croissant) and I have not been let down yet. The pastry has a perfectly light crisp on the outside, moist fluffy inside with a decent spread of almond cream filling. It tasted perfectly the way I love my almond croissant....and went so well with a cup of steaming hot tea....yea, ok, so I'm not a coffee drinker :P If I knew I would be spending the next few hours at the gym, I would have come back to try other yummy pastries here.....as they all just looked soooooo yummy good! Next trip.

It was my last afternoon in Seattle, and I had to go down to Pike Place Market to say goodbye. After a brief lunch, I had to have something sweet, preferably, a pie, pastry or even a sweet croissant. Luckily, a French patisserie was not far off. Le Panier, had a line outside the door, and I joined the ranks patiently, to await my turn for a treat. My choices were present, so were sandwiches, macaroons and puff pastries. I opted for a slice of the Marionberry pie, with a cup of Americano coffee. While the pie looked attractive, it was tough and even difficult to cut with a knife and fork. The crust was hard, and the pie itself was dry. Maybe, because it was not freshly made that day, or was sitting in a case that lacked humidity control. Service was very friendly and cordial.

They have so much variety of delicious croissants, cookies, macarons, tarts, cakes, breads and eclairs.. We bought some pistachio eclairs which was so yummy, and the croissant was buttery and warm.. I bought some cookies with chocolate chips and hazelnuts,& macarons Enjoyed with our coffee. The line was long but moving fast, workers were helpful and fast. Not much seating inside but you can take stuff to go.

People cutting the line. Are you allowed to beat them up? Otherwise a very nice place.

Staff: We were impressed by the service. Everyone was helpful and friendly. Quality/Quantity: The croissants were so good here. They flaky, airy, fresh, and packed with chocolate or fruit depending on what you get. Sizes were pretty good. Although 2 of us found the macarons to be too sweet for our tastes. Value: $30 for 4 croissants and 4 macaroons so subjective. Overall: Really spot that I would definitely return to. Pro Tip: Come early

My favorite place to go for a croissant and cortado in the city! The staff are so friendly, the pastries are beautiful and delicious, does it get better than that? I look forward to my free mornings so that I can go to Le Panier!

AMAZING! I split a chocolate croissant and a kouign-amann (which I had to Google real quick because I forgot what it was called). The chocolate croissant was something I would come back for to try a different kind of croissant. You know, I love a good chocolate croissant, but this was not up to par of a favorite back home. The kouign-amann was also something worth trying. A caramelized croissant, you can tell a lot of work is put into it! I ate it a little later in the day and the caramelized sugar stuck to my teeth, but I'd highly recommend it because it's hard to find in French bakeries!

Just like Paris I've been to Paris once this past Christmas and once is enough for me in this lifetime. I remember seeing this place on Tik Tok or Instagram. The line was super short and Yelp BFF and I decided to queue in line for some breakfast pastries. If you see a short line, get in the queue ASAP! I got the apricot croissant and Yelp BFF ordered the jambon mornay (ham and cheese croissant) The croissants were light, flaky and so buttery. The apricot jam wasn't overpowering. The ham and cheese was also delicious. We also got 4 macarons to share. Disclaimer: I am not a fan of French macarons I'm not a fan of floral flavors. I have the same reaction to those with cilantro aversion. I thought I'd give it another try, nope still don't like French macarons. I highly recommend the croissants. Definitely put this place on your Seattle bucket list. Thanks for reading my reviews! Let me know what I should try next!

I can't believe I haven't posted a review for my favorite bakery in Seattle. When we lived in Washington we'd go there every week and get my favorite cinnamon bun (I still have dreams about it). Now we drive from Portland every winter to get galette for holidays (it's seasonal). Their coffee is also good and they have a house made mocha chocolate sauce. I wish I lived closer :) the service is pretty fast and always expect a line when you go there (it's loud and crowded but I promise it's worth it!)

As someone who has been to France several times, these pastries reminded me of the mouth-watering pastries I would find in the patisseries in Paris. Le Panier's tarte aux pêches was sublime. It was just the right amount of sweetness and the peaches were refreshing. The macarons were perfectly made. The macaron shells were nice and airy, in comparison to other places that have a more dense shell. The next time I am in the area, I'm going to make a beeline for Le Panier. Little note: there's limited table space and I don't believe there were any chairs inside. The line was quite long when I walked by on the weekend but when I came back on a weekday, the line went by pretty quickly!

DELICIOUS! Right in the heart of the pike place market is this amazing bakery/coffee shop. They have such amazing croissants & other pastries. They're very tasteful. The staff is so helpful! One in particular person that helped us we forgot his name but had tattoos on his arms. Gave great recommendations, very pleasant attitude. The coffee is everything you'd expect from being in the coffee capital! Prices are super fair and it's very accessible to people in wheelchairs. Parking was tough Ofcourse by being in the middle of the market it's hard to find any spots available. The environment inside was so elegant and clean. Very quick service. This is a must try.

Saw a long line here and thought it must be good. The pastries didn't seem any different from other cafes. We order a couple things and nothing stood out. It was just pricey and not worth it. Not very much seating or table to eat on. The plus side is that the people are friendly and helpful.

Stopped by this famous bakery to try their signature Almond Croissant. Super flakey and crispy with a perfect amount of almond filling. Probably one of the best croissants I have had. The Pistachio Eclair was also really good as well.

French style bakery with lots of pastry options. They also have macarons. The roulé raisins was slightly buttery and chockfull of raisins. The pastry is soft but not crispy. Also got a pain au chocolat. It was okay.