ZARY BAKERY

Best chocolate croissant I’ve had in Seattle. I’ve struggled to find really solid croissants and pastries in seattle and I am so happy I found this gem. It is 100 percent worth the visit to try one of their pastries. Their ham and cheese croissant is A+. Let’s stop eating at Starbucks for breakfast and support a local bakery!! It’s the same price at this point. The way their croissants are so perfectly laminated- so flaky and crispy and soft and lightly buttery on the inside. You can literally see each beautiful layer, they’re so good!!! I am truly so impressed by their croissants and the size of them. I highly recommend getting your pastry heated up to elevate the experience. I met the owner today and the creator of the pastries and she was so kind! I am so impressed by their craft. Totally check out Zary, it’s so worth it. I included peak of their yummy pastries :)

Zary’s is our home coffee shop and bakery and for good reason - I think everything that his place makes is 10/10. We love walking over in the mornings to have a friendly chat with our barista or the owner and a delicious breakfast! We love them so much that we had them do the desserts for our wedding! They made us 300 tiny tea cakes and lots of macarons and it came out STUNNINGLY. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The owner is truly marvelous and so so kind and thoughtful. She loves her baking and she brings a little bit of her home into it for us to try. The Gogal is to-die for as is every single other thing in that bakery window.

A Delightful Stop at Zary Bakery in Seattle! While traveling home to Canada with my family, we had the pleasure of discovering Zary Bakery in Seattle, and what a delightful find it was! From the moment we stepped in, the aroma of freshly baked goods was incredibly inviting. The cakes were moist and flavorful, a true treat for the taste buds. Their general bakery items were equally impressive, showcasing excellent craftsmanship and quality ingredients. And to top it all off, their tea was the perfect accompaniment, warm and comforting. Zary Bakery truly exceeded our expectations and provided a wonderful break during our journey. If you're in Seattle and looking for a fantastic pastry or bakery experience, I highly recommend paying them a visit. You won't be disappointed!

On a family trip from Seattle to Victoria, BC, we made a spontaneous stop at Zary Bakery, and it was one of the best decisions we made! We tried the pistachio cake, almond croissant, and several other delicious cakes—every single item was absolutely amazing. The flavors were rich, the textures perfect, and everything tasted fresh and made with care. The bakery has a cozy, welcoming vibe, and the staff were so kind and helpful. It truly felt like a hidden gem. We’re already talking about coming back on our next trip!

Around 10:30 AM on Saturday, there was about this much bread left (referring to the picture). The line kept getting long, and it looked like some items were going out of stock. I bought three things: the Strawberry Vanilla Twist, the Nutella Cruffin, and the Lavender Blueberry Croissant. The Strawberry Vanilla Twist was so delicious with its really thick and perfectly sweet cream – I can see why it's a popular item. It has a unique look you don't see at other places, and the flavor was a great mix of tartness and sweetness, which is probably why everyone was only buying the strawberry twist. The Nutella Cruffin was sweet and had a nice, moderately crispy pastry that went well with the Nutella. But for the price, it tasted pretty much as expected, so next time I'd like to try a different cruffin. The Lavender Blueberry Croissant was also amazing. The cream was thick and paired really well with the tartness of the blueberries. This place generally does a great job with croissants topped with cream or fruit – kind of like dessert breads. Next time I visit, I plan to try their other varieties. And of course, I'll be back for more of their fruit cream desserts. It was really crowded, and they seemed to have a wide selection of teas and drinks too. I'll definitely be visiting again!

What a beautiful hidden gem in the Ravenna neighborhood! I stumbled upon Zary Bakery and I’m so happy this cozy spot exists in the area. I ordered their pistachio rose latte—perfectly steamed with a delicious balance of coffee, milk, and syrup. I also enjoyed a savory quiche and a fruit pastry, both fresh and flavorful. It truly is a special find and definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!

I recently visited Zary Bakery, and it was an absolute delight! The variety of baked goods is impressive, from freshly baked bread to delectable pastries. The croissants were flaky and buttery, the cakes were moist and flavorful, and the cookies were the perfect blend of chewy and crispy. The ambiance of the bakery is warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot to relax with a cup of coffee. The staff was friendly and helpful, ensuring a pleasant experience. I highly recommend Zary Bakery to anyone looking for top-quality baked treats!

Went to this bakery for the first time today along with 5 others in the area and this was our top one! They have a pretty good selection of incredibly looking laminated pastries and your usual drinks. The mango croissant and the strawberry/lemon brioche were some of the best I've ever had. We'll be going back to this place for sure!

OMG! ZARY bakery! Pistachio croissant my favorite 100% recommended Always FRESH! Best customer service Cozy and clean, love you!

There are two benchmark pastries I look at whenever I go to a new patisserie - the almond croissant and the kouign amann. At Zary Bakery, they both didn't look that great, with the almond croissant being strangely flat, as if the pastry chef purposefully smashed it down, and the kouign amann sprawling out into a wide disk instead of being more muffin shaped. Just because they look a bit strange doesn't mean they are bad, but I decided instead to purchase some other items that seemed more interesting. Palmier ($5.40) - This palmier is exceptionally fragrant with the smell of butter wafting into the nose with every bite. It has a fantastically flaky crunch factor on the edges, transitioning to a softer and more chewy section on the interior. This is thicker than most palmiers I've seen, resulting in the interior especially being softer, more buttery, and less sweet. Overall, this pastry isn't as sweet as most palmiers I've had. The sugar glaze isn't applied too thickly, so it doesn't help glue the layers together, resulting in an exceptionally flaky dessert that doesn't gum up the teeth while chewing. (4/5) Kentucky Butter Cake ($6.35) - I haven't had this cake before, and doing more research, apparently it comes from Missouri rather than Kentucky? At any rate, this mini bundt cake looked delicious in the pictures and quickly became something we had to pick up on our visit. This is essentially a slightly richer version of a prototypical yellow cake, with vanilla flavoring and some warming spices added for oomph. It's not quite to the density or nearly as buttery as a pound cake, but kind of rests in that area between. The crumb is quite moist and the taste isn't too sweet. I read that there's usually a sugar and butter glaze poured on top, but I don't think they incorporate that aspect here at Zary. (4/5) I also ordered a TGTG bag with day old pastries, which included: French Butter Croissant ($5.25) - The croissant is buttery, decently flaky, and baked until a lighter golden brown, although due to being day old, there's not really any crust to speak of. It has a great honeycomb structure on the interior, making it well risen, light and airy. The croissant would make a great base for a sandwich and is perfectly enjoyable to eat by itself. Caramel S'Mores Croissant ($6.50) - Even though this is labeled as a croissant, it's more of a cruffin based on the shape of the pastry. Chocolate dipped caramel pretzel graces the top, adding a salty and sweet crunch. Inside the pastry is a kind of a cream cheese-like sweet and slightly tangy filling. It's a more substantial and richer version of marshmallow fluff with a more complex flavor than just pure sweetness. M&M and Chocolate Chip Cookie ($3.50) - The cookie is sweet, but not overwhelmingly so, with plenty of chocolate and M&Ms. Since it was day old, it's hardened up a bit, but still easy to eat. I did find a kind of acrid bitter taste in the dough, which reminds me of baking soda. I'm not 100% sure what that flavor is from, but it made the cookie the least enjoyable dessert, at least for me. Of course, it's not fair to rate a bakery based on the day old items, so I will refrain from factoring these into my rating. Overall Zary is a pretty solid bakery. They serve some interesting pastries and the wide variety makes repeat visits easy to foresee.

Best chocolate croissant I've had in Seattle. I've struggled to find really solid croissants and pastries in seattle and I am so happy I found this gem. It is 100 percent worth the visit to try one of their pastries. Their ham and cheese croissant is A+. Let's stop eating at Starbucks for breakfast and support a local bakery!! It's the same price at this point. The way their croissants are so perfectly laminated- so flaky and crispy and soft and lightly buttery on the inside. You can literally see each beautiful layer, they're so good!!! I am truly so impressed by their croissants and the size of them. I highly recommend getting your pastry heated up to elevate the experience. I met the owner today and the creator of the pastries and she was so kind! I am so impressed by their craft. Totally check out Zary, it's so worth it. I included peak of their yummy pastries :)

I enjoyed the fruity pastries! I loved that the mango pastries were not too sweet. Chai latte was a little too bitter for my taste though. The cafe isn't too big, which I liked as well. The interior was relaxing with plants :) I had a chill, productive Saturday morning thanks to the bakery! Parking was easy to find too, thanks to the parking lot nearby. Will definitely come again to try new pastries

I wanted to place a quick pickup order so within the YELP app, I clicked on START ORDER and saw that you can place an order inside the YELP platform. I also saw that the ordering process was powered by Grubhub. Since I wanted to be able to use my own Grubhub account, I used the Grubhub app instead and ordered the following: 1 Almond Croissant $7.10 1 Almond Pear Croissant $7.10 1 Kentucky Butter Cake $7.10 1 Kentucky Butter Cake with Blueberries $7.20 1 Kouign-amann $6.85 2 Kouign-amann $13.70 I went into the store at the estimated pickup time per Grubhub and they didn't know about order. They asked what delivery app I used and I had to tell them I used Grubhub. And then they must have activated something because at that moment, I got a text notification that my Grubhub order has been received and a new pickup time was given. Not smooth but not a biggie. Took the pastries home and found that for my almond pear croissant, they automatically substituted it with Blackberry Cream Cheese Danish and the its packaging had a handwritten note "sorry, out of almond pear." Since I was waiting inside the store, I am puzzled why they weren't able to notify me and perhaps ask me what I would like instead. Other than these issues, the pastries were very tasty. The cafe seemed very cozy and clean.

Easily the best French bakery in the city. I happened upon this place when picking up a bagel order next door, and I am glad I did. Everything looks amazing. Everything is fresh. I took two large boxes away, and every piece has been outstanding. The palmiers are the best we've ever had. Period. Croissants are divine. So are the other classic French items, including savory items. But they also have superb American-style scones, and I LOVE an excellent scone. These are they. And the rare Kentucky Butter Cake. A French/Swiss couple who lived nearby scoffed at me for planning to go next door for bagels. "This is the REAL thing. Those are...bagels." Hey, both places are great, and I am delighted they are next to each other. Worth driving for.

Been going here for a year now, and I just felt the need to say I still love this place. Their strawberry and cream pastry is still my go to; and I can't seem to resist taking home a piece of their carrot cake. Still enjoy a cup of 7 roasters coffee with whatever pastry I'm devouring. I like all of their fruit danishes. The staff is still friendly, and I love the casual setting for when I want to sit and linger awhile.

Zary Bakery is a cute bakery in the Roosevelt/Ravenna neighborhood of Seattle. With pastries, drinks, and desserts, both savory and sweet, you're likely to find something to snack on here. I ordered the mango Cruffin (croissant muffin), a cinnamon roll, and a danish. They were flaky and the custard/cream filling in the Cruffin had a sweet, yet not overpowering, flavor. It has indoor and outdoor seating but no AC, yet the ovens are blasting, so it gets quite hot inside the bakery. They keep the windows open but it did not help much. Service was extremely slow and the barista/staff looked like she hated being there. I was left waiting when she took off without warning (not sure if on break or off shift) even though she had served all the customers before me and another staff member came out minutes later with earbuds in and hardly acknowledged me.

Not quite sure if I really like or dislike this place. Stopped by since they have a 4.7 star on Google, I'll say this-they have varieties of pastries to choose from along with menus on top (burritos, waffles, etc). I ordered their burritos & that was probably not the best choice-tortillas was hard as a rock & the waffles was dry. Great customer service & the ambiance is quite nice. Pretty cool place though

This is such a cute little family-run bakery. They had gorgeous croissants that were flaky on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They don't skimp on filling either. There is a lot of variety without losing quality with their croissants and other pastries in addition to an espresso bar. It's only a matter of time before more people discover how good the baked goods are here.

We came in at 7:15 with another couple, the morning person got their order wrong, they ordered tiramisu and he gave them something completely different. He wouldn't put it in the box as you ordered but he made sure to ring it In. So when he forgot our peach lemon croissant this morning we definitely still got charged. He also made sure to put our pastries on top of and upside down In the box. Genuinely mad about this. It feels like incompetence and you stole my money, I went straight to the airport and noticed as I'm waiting for my flight.

This place stands out with its unique selection of pasteries and drinks. One of the more popular picks is the raspberry top tart which is basically a better, homemade poptart. Their special drinks are from the "spring menu" that seems to go on year-round. The flora forager is FANTASTIC and very unique to this cafe - tastes like a rose coffee with hidden flavors (yes, its a coffee). I would classify this as a neighborhood bakery. As such, you see mostly people stopping by after a walk, a casual get-together, after picking up kids from school/daycare. Very rarely do you see people working here or coming in alone unless it's a pickup. Street parking is always available in the premise. Pasteries are discounted after 2pm.

As a former Ravenna resident, I have seen this place morph from Morningstar Bakery, Leah's Bakery & Cafe, Sod House Bakery, and now the newish Zary Bakery. My first visit was on 10/2/23 where I got a box containing a pain au chocolat, strawberry cream croissant, scone, and a raspberry pseudo pop-tart. My second visit was on 10/28/23 where I bought a chocolate hazelnut tart and another raspberry pseudo pop-tart. My overall sentiment is positive. I love the beautifully arranged variety of baked goods in the pastry case. Great price for the generous sized items. Looks good, but tastes even better. Clearly there's baking with love going on. First visit, Zary Bakery was still brand new and with ample room to consider one's purchase. Second visit, clearly the bakeshop/cafe has been discovered with the line of folks. Wishing them much success! Worthy detour when in Seattle's Ravenna neighborhood.

The pastries here were very buttery and flaky. A bit too oily for me but I see the appeal. Coffee was nice and strong without being bitter. Only thing was we felt very unwelcome here, the staff said no words to us, simply stared at us, gesturing to the screen for the price, and waving in our direction to indicate the drink was ready. I felt nervous the whole time I fixed up my coffee. Based on the service, I wouldn't return - the space felt geared towards a demographic we don't belong to unfortunately. We ate outside.

First I want to note how great the service was here. We went on a Saturday morning and it was definitely busy, but we ordered two lattes and they were out in minutes. The women behind the counter were definitely working hard! Both lattes (fall spice and smores) were some of the best I've had in Seattle. They were flavored without being overwhelming. We shared the sausage, egg, and cheese croissant and the zucchini feta croissant. Both were amazing. The SEC croissant had a hefty sausage - it was definitely filling. ZARY is definitely small. There's probably under 10 tables so it gets pretty cramped. It also gets really warm from the ovens - they did keep the windows open when we were there (when it was 50 out), which helped but it was still pretty toasty.

I love this cute neighborhood cafe. Make sure you check out the croissant selection!! It's flaky, buttery, and SO tasty!

They were a bit short staffed it seemed so everything took a bit longer (ordering, restocking of things, etc). I wouldn't put it against them, they were super busy. The savory croissant was the best! Very flavorful, nice and flaky. The 2 sweet croissants were too dense in our opinion. Doesn't have the fluff you expect of a croissant. Street parking was easy, coffee was tasty.

The regular croissant was absolutely delish! I want to go back and get a chocolate croissant, can only imagine how melt in your mouth it will be!

Such a cute coffee and pastry shop located in the heart of Ravenna. We stopped in for a lite lunch and were pleasantly surprised. Service was quick and friendly. We ordered iced coffees to which paired nicely with a Nutella pastry that was flakey, buttery, and delicious. They also have a sandwich menu that, while on the smaller side, still makes it difficult to choose from because everything sounds so good! I ordered the Italian which featured a generous serving of prosciutto on soft yet perfectly chewy bread. We sat outside on a warm yet pleasant summer day and really enjoyed the overall vibe of Zary. Can't wait to come back!

This is a magical little neighborhood place with a great mellow vibe. The coffee is fantastic, but I'm a fan of their London Fog. A classic. My husband declared the almond croissant the best thing he's ever tasted, and let me tell you, the man has tasted a LOT of pastry. They even have some gluten free muffins and cake! A 5 star experience if you're in the 'hood.

Saw bakery and had to go in. The items on display looked marvelous and a good variety of them to satisfy most everyone. The service was very good and the staff were helpful. A charming coffee shop interior to sit and relax. This is where it now goes a bit wonky. Looks can be deceiving. Beautiful pastry and tarts looked delicious. We purchased 6 different pastries and took them home. Not far mind you. Got them home and what a disappointment. They were dry and one was dry and had a hint of being bitter like burnt. They were not as we expected but rather like next day pastries that sat out all day and we just bought them. So sorry to say, not worth the drive for us and the reason for 2 stars was the staff the food not so much.

Went to this bakery for the first time today along with 5 others in the area and this was our top one! They have a pretty good selection of incredibly looking laminated pastries and your usual drinks. The mango croissant and the strawberry/lemon brioche were some of the best I've ever had. We'll be going back to this place for sure!

Great pastry and coffee. Friendly staff and beautiful renovated cozy design. Will visit again!

Utterly delicious. We had the chicken salad croissant and probably the best tomato soup ever. To finish, we had a fruit covered, cream filled pastry. My new favorite coffeehouse and bakery

I have been a long-time resident of Ravenna and was sad to hear Sod House Bakery's owner sold the place. BUT, when I stopped by Zary Bakery, I was not in the least bit disappointed. In fact, they exceeded my expectation beyond my imagination. I have traveled all around Europe, lived in France and tried several bakeries here. Aside from Café Besalu in Ballard, which sadly closed, Zary's Bakery is absolutely comparable to the quality of the pastries in France. In particular, I tried their raisin swirl (pain au raisin), and when the bread hit my mouth, I felt like I was transported back to my time in France. The layers, the laminated dough, the crust were whisper soft, tender, yet crispy and crunchy. There was a tinge of sweetness and was not overly sweet, like some pastries. There is no cream filling, which I prefer. Every time I took a bite, I felt like my seratonin level surged. I felt like for a moment I was in heaven. When I talked to the staff, who were personable and friendly, they mentioned they kept one of the bakers (no wonder)! When I go back, I will absolutely give their croissants (true test of how legit they are?) their try! I might revisit this review and update it after I try their croissants. The general vibe feels like more of a café than a coffee shop. There are also more lunch options and more fancy pastry options as well, like a Napolean (mille feuille cream pastry), a mango croissant, etc. Something tells me they're trying to mimic a version of a French café. I will absolutely go back, bring my laptop and work there, while relishing the delicious pastries and the vibe. (I have yet to try their coffee.)

Such an improvement over the predecessor! Sodhouse owners were super unpleasant and that really affected the experience. Zary pastries are disturbingly good. Coffee service is good, staff are friendly and helpful!

We drove all the way from Bothell, arriving around noon with my family of three, ready to enjoy our meal. We placed an order, but no one bothered to ask if we were dining in, so everything was packed to go. When we requested the gentleman to heat the food since we wanted to eat there, we were met with an unnecessary wait of nearly 10 minutes. During this time, I watched the shift change, and eventually, I had to ask for our food. To my surprise, a staff member responded dismissively, claiming she had called for us 'plenty of times.' Why reheat food just to let it sit and go cold again? By the time we got it, the food was already cold. When I politely asked for napkins, her response was dripping with attitude, 'They're in the corner.' You're charging nearly $30 for three pastries. That price should come with quality service and respect for your customers. We deserve better than cold food and rude treatment.

Actually the worst vibe. They scoffed at me when I asked for a straw for my drink, and both employees acted like that was a huge lift. What's going on in this world that you'd make a customer feel bad for asking for a straw. Will probably not go back.

people working here have very bad attitude！ because my English is not good enough. He is very impatient. Then I want to pay cash. They reject. They said they don't have change. However, I didn't see any notice shows that card only. I guess just because I have Asian face so they believe I use fake money：p The two people working there are both white people. I feel very serious racial discrimination from their faces！

We drove 10 mins to explore this bakery in Ravenna. I was quite impressed by the selection of pastries displayed and had a hard choice deciding what to get. Everything looked delectable. However, both our pastries goats cheese spinach croissant and chocolate almond croissant were dense and felt stale. The place was very crowded and there wasn't an empty table to sit. Overall service and ambience was great, but the food was disappointing even though it looked amazing.

The pastries very fresh! I was very sad they didn't have any vegan croissants both times I went but they made me my special order of a roobois London fog. The place was spacious enough but we did prefer the outdoor seating. Their special syrups were a big hit with my husband

Really sad to see Sod House close, but was thankful that Zary has taken its place. Don't know the details behind the changeover, but they still have our favorite: Kentucky Butter Cakes. We got the last blueberry cardamom butter cake. It as a little less sweet than the Sod House's, but it was PERFECT for us. The Top Tarts are still there too.

So we were HUGE fans of SOD and I was very nervous about the new ownership but really impressed that they kept the amazing bakery items SOD was known for and added some beautiful and exciting new ones. I talked to the baristas who luckily are the same - plus the same principal baker and same coffee. I plan to try many of their baked goods over the next few weeks and was really impressed by the breadth of offerings. As someone who stands in line most weekends at Honore, the impressive spread I saw here today was also worth standing in line for.

Cute bakery in our neighborhood. They serve yummy puff pastries, baked goods and also delicious tea! Earl grey tea was my favorite so far. On my next visit I am getting lunch sandwiches!!! I can't forget to mention how clean the shop was

Enjoyed our branch at Zary today. We ordered grilled sandwich and quiche. Everything was delicious, coffee was great. Very big selection of pastries. Service was fast. Will come back when in the area.

Staff was nice. Ordered a London Fog and a Mocha -- both drinks were unbalanced and basically just steamed milk. Also ordered a blueberry muffin, almond croissant and Kouign Amann to spilt with my family. The muffin was alright, the other two pastries were flaccid and stale (somehow both at once?).

I ordered from here and picked up some baked goods for my offices, one random day in the holiday season and I will definitely be back. every single item I ordered was absolutely amazing and everyone at the office wanted me to go back the same day to get more. I ordered multiple different croissants and coffee ideal dinner.

Tasty drinks and pastries however I wish the barista was a little more friendly. Might come back to try the sandwiches sometime.

I visited zary bakery today and was satisfied with everything! Food ( I had strawberry mascarpone croissant) was so good! Friendly staff and cozy place! Now I have a favorite bakery!

Delicious fresh-baked pastries with hot latte is a lovely way to start a morning or have a mid-day break. The new owner is passionate about serving the community with tasty baked goodies. I like the updated interior with a cozy feel. Service is friendly and fast. I love this place!

I read the reviews and it said it was a cozy place, friendly staff and amazing food. A friend and I went at around 10am, it was busy but service was quick. We both got a coffee, croissant, and a quiche. The croissants were great, the coffee was good but my quiche was still cold in the middle and soggy wet in the bottom crust. I thought about taking it back to get reheated but I bit into it and not sure (for sanitary concerns) if they would & the guy didn't seem approachable. When I placed my order & completed my order he was very blah; no response to my "good morning" or when I thanked him. I'm sure the rest of their pastries are amazing and I may come back to give it another try.

I ordered online & got a nice phone call within minutes to let me know that they were out of peaches and would pear be an acceptable substitute for one of my items. I love pears so I quickly agreed that it was more than acceptable. My husband picked up the order (they notified me as soon as it was ready). My friends at the potluck I took the croissants and other flaky pastries to were delighted as was I with everything! Thank you Zary Bakery! My friends all asked me for your Bakery name and wrote it down so they can come and get pastries as well!

Some pastries were good. Croissants leave a lot to be desired. I don't understand why French bakeries charge €1 for a croissant but here it's $4.

Ordered a quiche and pastries for a family gathering. Everything was ready at time of scheduled pickup, which went very smoothly. All of the pastries were exceptional.

The pastry I tried was good and earl grey's are decent but the two times I get a sandwich they use the huge loafs of bread that are incredibly thick. The filling to bread ratio is way off and the bread tastes awful. Staff are ok, ambiance its a lil cramped. I try to leave as soon as possible I find it hard to relax there. I'd recommend trying some of their pastries as they're nearby but I would highly recommend this place.

I love this place. Their cakes and croissant is amazing. I live in Bellevue and frequently go to Farine bakery and I feel like this place bakes better than Farine. Street parking was easy and it's located close to UW.

Great coffee. Great European flaky pastries; sweet and savory. Recommend to all my friends.

Zary Bakery is a pastry paradise! Their croissants and éclairs are heavenly. Friendly service and a cozy ambiance make it a must-visit.

Nice flakey croissants, you can't miss here. The whole fam was sad about sodhouse, but our first trip to Zarys had us smiling. Hope they add baguettes because the ciabatta was great.