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"Just one bite of this Bothell-born beast is a full meal. But we’d gladly forgo dinner if that meant sinking our incisors into this thick, batter-like cookie loaded with Valrhona discs, fermented soybean, and a gentle shake of salt. And even though the diameter looks crisp, the whole thing bends with ease, and we’re particularly fond of the crunchy semi-sweet hunks on top which provide a bit of relief from those bitter notes. T55’s rendition proves that fancy can still be relatively uncomplicated." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"This tiny bakery in Downtown Bothell serves pastries that would crush the competition in a reality baking series. There are hazelnut praline-bottomed chocolate mousse tarts piped with passionfruit curd to impart welcome acid. You’ll also find a basque cheesecake with an ideal balance of burnt edge and custardy middle. And airy choux stuffed with berry compote is a decadent breakfast we could eat on repeat for weeks. But the savory stuff is impressive too—like spongy focaccia glazed with black truffle honey, or a Dungeness-stuffed curry scone that’s better than any crab cake in Seattle. The menu changes weekly, but you can expect greatness every time. Just be sure to exercise patience on the weekends when lines are long." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"This tiny bakery in Downtown Bothell serves pastries that would crush the competition in a reality baking series. There are hazelnut praline-bottomed tarts that are almost too beautiful to destroy with a fork. The basque cheesecake has an ideal balance of burnt edge and custardy middle, and airy choux stuffed with berry compote is a decadent breakfast we could eat on repeat for weeks. But the savory stuff is impressive, too—like spongy focaccia glazed with black truffle honey, or a Dungeness-stuffed curry scone that’s better than any crab cake in Seattle. The menu changes weekly, but expect greatness every time. Just be sure to exercise patience on the weekends when lines are long." - anne cruz, team infatuation, jackie gutierrez jones 2, carina finn koeppicus, megan braden perry, julia chen 1, chelsea thomas, veda kilaru, ryan pfeffer, aimee rizzo, nikko duren, nicolai mccrary, candis mclean, juli horsford
"The focaccia from this Bothell bakery reeks from the glaze of black truffle honey. But the truffleness is perfectly subtle, and the rest of the rectangle is outstanding, too. Plenty of bounce is backed by a sweet-sticky caramelized shell, and the funk pairs nicely with the fresh thyme and tangy globs of chevre. Save the EVOO flight—dips need not apply here." - aimee rizzo
"This tiny bakery in Downtown Bothell serves pastries that would crush the competition in a reality baking series. There are hazelnut praline-bottomed tarts that are almost too beautiful to destroy with a fork. You’ll also find a basque cheesecake with an ideal balance of burnt edge and custardy middle. And airy choux stuffed with berry compote is a decadent breakfast we could eat on repeat for weeks. But the savory stuff is impressive too—like spongy focaccia glazed with black truffle honey, or a Dungeness-stuffed curry scone that’s better than any crab cake in Seattle. The menu changes weekly, but you can expect greatness every time. Just be sure to exercise patience on the weekends when lines are long." - Aimee Rizzo

