this bakery is located in a lovely old 1925 brick building on the north end of lake union in seattle. the 15' diameter llopis stone hearth oven from spain and our talented bakers can be viewed from our adjoining café. the café features fresh baked pastr

Hours: 
mon-sat 6am-6pm, sun 7am-6pm

Products:
organic food, organic coffee, organic tea, bread, sandwich, organic soup, salads, salad, baguette, hormone free meat, artisan, dessert, homemade soup, organic juices, fair trade tea, stromboli, natural sodas, sandwich rolls, biscotti, crackers

Coupon book offers:
· Chinook Book Seattle: Receive one FREE baguette with any purchase of $5 or more. (exp. 10/31/2010)

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portamenta 5 reviews

June 11, 2009 This bakery offers a Chinook book coupon good for one free baguette. It’s not a small freebie either – think of the really long bread that you see strapped on the back of a vintage bike, a Parisian at the helm. Although no one wears a beret at the bakery (well I didn’t see anyone), keep in mind that the free baguette has a charming agenda: it’s a flirtation, a tease, and it will definitely get you back in the store to buy more bread. Yes the bread is that good. I love the Honey Orange Rosette bread and my boyfriend loves the olive bread made with kalamata olives, thyme, and rosemary. Whatever you decide to get, you had better get a loaf all for yourself, because you can’t stop at one slice. Also, most of the bread is made without dairy, so if you are lactose intolerant or have a dietary restriction like me, you have found the right place. The Essential Baking Company also serves coffee (a requirement in Seattle), lunches, and fantastic desserts and artisan chocolates. The bakery is close to the Burke-Gilman Trail in Fremont/Wallingford, so when you are out for a ride, stop by the store, put a fresh-baked baguette on the back of your bike, and head home for some serious carb-loading.