Bakery Nouveau

The bakery items here are top notch. Absolutely beautiful baked goods and chocolates. Everything was delicious. Staff was nice and fairly quick service. No place to eat inside so you have to take out.

Small bakery with great selection from pastries, breads, sandwiches, quiche, and desserts/sweets.

There was a line out the door but it moved quickly and efficiently. Pretty much a takeout place.

I got a butter croissant and a couple macaroons. The macaroons had a bit too much filling for me personally, but I’m sure this is a big plus for others who really like them sweet and decadent! The croissant I got was delicious and just as you’d expect a good French croissant to be. I’d love to go back again to try their amazing looking sandwiches or pizza breads.

Oh and the yuzu truffle/chocolate thing was amazing!!!!!

My neighborhood bakery nouveau is the West Seattle location. But this morning, I was near the Capitol Hill location and I decided to get my usual order there. And when I got home and saw my pastries, I instantly knew that was a huge mistake. The quality and presentation of the Kugelhopf and the brown sugar pecan brioche were not the usual quality that I’m used to from Bakery Nouveau. The brioche was very dark on the bottom, but the top was undercooked and doughy tasting. I had to bake it more myself and it still didn’t taste quite right. The Kugelhopf was smashed and very dense and compacted. Not the usual light and airy texture. I don’t know if the two locations are owned by the same company, but the noticeable difference in the quality is pretty shocking. I will never go back to the Capitol Hill location. I feel like I wasted my money and time.

I’m revising my review. Today I stopped by and I found there to be more of a selection from pastries, breads, fudge to hot sandwiches and whoopie pies! There is no seating but there are eating utensils available. The customer service was great! I tried the seasonal dome called Aphrodite and it was good-the outside had a chewy jello-like consistency and the second layer had a lemon flavor with a fluffy texture and the third layer had a raspberry like purée. I also tried the Croque Monsieur it tastes like a fancy grilled cheese sandwich with ham lol! I would stop by again for another treat.

Love this bakery! every time I’m in the neighborhood, i make sure to stop by and get some goods. I personally love their California Club Croissant sandwich. Have it warmed up? hhmm, delicious! Their twice baked almond croissant was good as well. French macaroons were tasty. Great service, great atmosphere. I saw this Junction Croissant after i already ordered and paid, so this is next on my list to try next time.

Update: I just recently tried their Junction Croissant and it was so good! a little oily but eh, oil from the Croissant, eggs, ham and bacon. it’s definitely not for the health conscious folks but when you get a chance? do try it. Took a pic of their other sandwiches. sorry if bad quality 😁