Cafe Besalu

This is a temporary website of Cafe Besalu, small family bakery in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, and possibly the best croissant bakery on the entire American continent. Some may dispute this statement - indeed, it is impossible to taste all the croissants baked in the United States alone. However, it is safe to state that Besalu's owners James and Kaire Miller lovingly produce croissants and...

Know Before You Go: Watch the chefs shaping pastry behind the display counter--but you might want to avert your eyes from the stacks of butter that lie beside them.

When to Go: Broiche is ready at 9am--avoid the disappointment of coming earlier.

This neighborhood bakery and café consistently draws a crowd with its array of rich pastries, flaky croissants, tender brioche, sweet tarts, cookies, quiche, bread and more. The fruit Danishes pair well with lattes. At lunch, spring-fresh asparagus, ham and manchego is served up in a slice of warm, just-baked quiche. For the dessert minded, the tarts change seasonally and feature flavors such...

In Short
North End residents, newspaper in hand, park themselves at this friendly bakery's shabby-chic assortment of tables on weekend mornings, taking in the aroma of fresh pastries and...

A sweet French treat is now open in the Ballad neighborhood. From chocolate croissants, to sweet breads and pastries, Cafe Besalu strives to give you the best in terms of quality and taste. The friendly staff greets you with a warmth, akin to family and have you try their various sweet offerings. Scrumptious pastries and a decadent range of quiches will drive away the hunger pains and make for...