Bakery Nouveau

Bakery Nouveau was founded in 2007. Bakery Nouveau specializes in Retail Bakeries.

Where to Sit: For the best people watching, grab a stool at the marble window counter. Tables at the back have a view of William and his staff in the kitchen kneading dough and swirling chocolate ganache.

Know Before You Go: The early bird catches the worm, and in this case, you're best to arrive before ten to catch a twice-baked almond croissant before they sell-out. Better yet, call ahead and have them hold one for you.

Freshly baked breads, croissants, tarts and petits fours at this delightful storefront will transport you to a favorite corner boulangerie or patisserie in Paris. Master baker William Leaman's brown-sugar pecan brioche and flaky… Read More

Master baker William Leaman transports you to Paris with creations celebrating layers of buttery pastry. His brown-sugar pecan brioche and flaky, twice-baked almond croissants are legendary. Don't be deterred if there's a line stretching out the door --- it's worth the wait. Linger in the morning with a steaming espresso and crisp pain au chocolate. Or, treat yourself to a dessert such as...

'Authentic' French bakery via West Seattle with jewel-like deserts: pear-filled pastry boats, chocolate tart chess pieces, and an almond croissant that looks like a piece of molten earth, frosted with snow. Locals swear by the place, and it's easy to see why: quality Francophilic offerings in the form of reasonably priced pastries.

Located in West Seattle where the historic Blake's Bakery once stood, William and Heather Leaman continue to make history daily with one-of-a-kind creations. With over 20 years experience in pastry, bread and chocolate, and as the captain of the 2005 Bread Bakers Guild Team USA, where he led his team to victory at the Coupe du Monde de Boulangerie (World Cup of Baking), William is quickly...