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Temple Pastries
Artisanal pastries and coffee in a modern, plant-filled Seattle haven.
4.6(5 reviews)
bakery
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Artisanal pastries and coffee in a modern, plant-filled Seattle haven.
Temple Pastries is a beloved neighborhood bakery and café in Seattle, offering a stunning array of handcrafted pastries, from flaky croissants to innovative seasonal creations. Known for its bright, welcoming atmosphere with ample seating, we serve premium coffee, lattes, and sandwiches alongside our signature baked goods like the Parisian hazelnut flan and banh mi sausage croissant. Perfect for a quick bite, meeting friends, or savoring a quiet moment, we blend precision baking with a cozy, modern vibe.
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Freshly baked croissants, brioche, flans, and seasonal specialties made with high-quality ingredients.
Premium lattes, cortados, and seasonal beverages to complement our pastries.
Delicious sandwiches featuring house-made breads like milk bread and rye croissants.
Light, flavorful macarons and unique desserts such as strawberry charlotte and black sesame treats.
Comfortable seating across two floors and outdoor tables for enjoying your meal on-site or to-go.
Café definitely has a nice atmosphere - bright, modern, and welcoming when you first walk in. The pastry display is beautiful and presented nicely, which is probably part of the appeal. Tried a few times - dine-in and others takeouts. We got different croissants and pastries, tea and latte. The croissant was good - flaky and buttery, but not quite as fresh or flavorful as I expected for the price. The chai and latte, unfortunately both, came out lukewarm and a little bland, which was disappointing since I’d heard the coffee here was great. The staff were friendly enough, but service felt a bit unorganized and slow, even though it wasn’t super busy. Many tables were dirty and not wiped after previous customers. I get that things can get hectic during the morning rush but in the afternoon, it didn’t feel very efficient. Overall, it’s a cute spot to meet a friend or grab a quick bite if you’re nearby, but I probably wouldn’t make a special trip for it again.
Lovely little neighborhood pastry shop. Very cute inside. They have some interesting pastries and cakes. I got the miso shishito brioche donut and it was really balanced - savory, pillowy, and correct filling to dough ratio. Latte was also very good but temperature could have been a little warmer.
The cinnamon cream cheese griffin is my absolute favorite. It’s crunchy, creamy, and messy, and so so good. Great with the pretty cortado that I had. Every pastry I have ever had here is amazing. Just looking at their case, I could eat (at least) one of each. They always have something new, seasonal, and different. The vibe here is so cool- very planty and minimalistic, but not sparse. Anyway, come here to hang out or wait in the line because trust me, it’s worth it!
Incredible bakery where everything—from flavors to techniques—is executed with absolute precision. The space is surprisingly large, with plenty of seating downstairs, even more upstairs, and a few outdoor tables as well. As expected, they're known for their pastries and baked goods, but they also offer an extensive menu of coffee, drinks, and a few sandwiches. I started with the breakfast sandwich and a seasonal drink whose name escapes me—it was a mix of matcha and lemonade. The sandwich was very tasty, with the highlight being the fresh-baked milk bread. The drink was interesting, but the grassy-sour combination wasn’t really for me. Naturally, I also tried a variety of baked goods. My favorites: • Parisian hazelnut flan – Like the best custard tart you’ve ever had. Absolutely phenomenal if you get it warm, first thing in the morning. • Banh mi sausage croissant – Really unique and delicious. You might be skeptical of the pickled carrots and daikon, but they blend perfectly with the buttery croissant. • Rye ham & cheddar – A rye croissant isn’t something you see often, but it’s great—more nutty and savory than a standard one. • Kouign amann – I mean, of course. The croissant layers are light and fluffy, and the caramelized syrup is rich and delicious. • Cardamom almond brioche – Simple, with perfect texture and balance of flavors. • Chocolate & cocoa nib cookie – I never thought to put cocoa nibs in a cookie, but it's a perfect way to add extra bitterness without overpowering other flavors. • Strawberry macaron – Probably the best macaron I’ve ever had. The texture is unbelievably light, and it’s bursting with flavor—unlike most macarons around here, which just taste like a bland Oreo. All the macarons are excellent, but the strawberry is my favorite.
The best croissant pastries I've ever had! I've tried many croissant-based pastries, and this is by far the best one I've had across the country. Sadly, I was only visiting, but I went back twice within five days of my visit, which should tell you something. Food: The best things to get here are: gruyere cheese croissant (a must), the mushroom quiche, and the flan. Honestly any croissant-based pastries. Patisserie isn't their strong suit but their raspberry charlotte was quite amazing. Their black sesame desserts are a hit or miss, sometimes they would have a weird herbal-y taste to it. Coffee is a no. We got an espresso latte and a match latte, both were very bland so not worth your $7. Vibe: Very cute with plenty of sitting areas for a bakery. Bathrooms are locked with codes fyi. The line starts to pick up at around 9:30am on the weekend. Do go early since they sell out most of their best pastries in the morning. We went once at 2pm and they only have a third of the pastries case left.
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