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Cafe Besalu in Seattle is a four star restaurant. This is a great place. Check out this affordable place in the Ballard area. It's known for its dessert. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features breakfast and brunch.
5.0 of 5 stars.
So good- I love everything here but my favorite is the cardamon pretzel (but the quiches are luscious and the savory tarts flakey and delish). So hard not to order at least 3 different things because...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Arrived int he early afternoon on Sunday. Only a few people in line when we got there.Oh the pastries, yes, the pastries. We shared the Plum Danish (Which had there croissant dough as the base and one...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food- 4 starsService- (-2 stars)Rating=1 starsAfter spending $11 for a modest breakfast, I sat down in a mostly empty Besalu. The big rush came when the quiches came out and the place was packed. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Most amazing croissants ever. I love that the owner is behind the counters making treats every morning. It's just an adorable and delicious experience.
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Admit it. The summer's over. But guess what sweater weather means? More pastries! Yes, it's true, because you need to protect your body with a thin layer of pastry dough to ward off any threat of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best bakeries I've ever been to! Definitely my favorite one in Seattle.Croissants are perfect-- crispy on top, but moist and buttery inside... The strawberry rhubarb tart is heavenly, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eat a ham and swiss pastry as they take them out of the oven. That feeling you have. That is the feeling religious people have when they become totally aware of their god. Crazy.The lines are long....
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very very very good pastries. I really enjoyed the strawberry and nectarine danishes, looking forward to trying the plain croissants. The little tables outside are a nice place to sit on a sunny...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Long line, huh? Either this place is really good, or it's really, really tiny.Turns out that, although small, it's not really really tiny. It's also not really good. It's way over the top good....
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a very cool Ballard coffee shop that I'd driven by a million times. Right next door to a nice little bakery (Tall Grass Bakery), Cafe Besalu had an impressive assortment of freshly made...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes I get a craving for a warm, flaky, buttery croissant. They sell them at my workplace and at coffee shops around the city, and part of me is always tempted. But since going to Besalu for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Funny that, having lived here for what seems like forever, it took a past girlfriend who happens to be French to introduce me to Besalu. Thank goodness she did. Sublime, comes to mind, when thinking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will never forget the first time I had their dark chocolate croissant. Mind you, I had probably not touched a croissant since 7th grade french class. To me, there was no point in eating half bread...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After getting back in town at about 6:30 a.m. I figure.... what now? I have plans in a few hours.... can't really go back to sleep..... what to do, what to do?? Duh, EAT! Perfect time to try out Cafe...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It must be gratifying to be the baker man at Cafe Besalu. He works there, rolling pastry just behind the display case of his heavenly handiwork, where he can watch the patrons melt , just like his...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that no one else has said yet?Well, "I hate Cafe Besalu!!!" I guess...But that would be a lie, because I love it. Just like everyone else.Doesn't hurt to say it again, though.PS: The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great pastries! Great coffee. In general A nice funky little neighborhood coffee shop.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely delicious pastries and quiche! I am so glad I moved within walking distance. The pastry is flaky and perfect. Some of the best croissants I've had outside of France and quiche I could...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten my fair share of world class, made with best ingredients, traditional European style pastries and Cafe Besalu gives all those places a run for their money. To the point, they make...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a croissant eater, by any means. The last croissant I ate was in a small town, on my last day in Italy almost two years ago, That just shows you how often I have them, but recently I woke up...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Both food and coffee are great and the employees are very fun and talkative.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, yum, yum. I love Cafe Besalu. It is my favorite place to go to catch up with a friend or spend some indulgent time journalling for an hour or so.The gruyere/carmelized onion pastry, almond...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been there twice and both visit were wonderful. Frank and I just came back from Paris so we were looking for a bakery that makes great croissant - soft inside but not soaked in butter, and crispy and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MOST DELECTABLE, FANTASTIC, WONDERFUL PASTRIES EVER! *Delicious sweet and savory tarts and quiches*Cheese and fruit brioche and danishes*Cinnamon and hazelnuts twists*Shortbread cookies, biscuits...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible Incredible Incredible pastriesI had a pan au chocolat and a crossient with homemade apricot jam. It was fresh and the texture was perfect. My coffee was very nice too.I award Cafe Besalu...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just finished up at Ballard Locks, tummy is getting a grumbly, so what do I do? YELP IT!Cafe Besalu came up as having some tastiliciously awesome pastries and they were right! We ordered a savory...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, buttery & flaky croissants...the best I've ever had! The smell of everything baking when you walk in makes you want to buy one of each pastry in the case!
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
holy hell, the most mouth-watering croissants you'll ever eat. best eaten with their plum jam. i now turn my nose in disgust when i come across non-besalu croissants. if you ever catch me at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is difficult to find a good chocolate croissant but fear no more as they got it. The pastry is great, the choc is good, a key piece that many bad choc croissants ignore. Also the blue/strawberry...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I. Keep. Coming. Back. Wow this place is good. It's like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket of joy. Fruit filled.
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect, simple, friendly, pastries, coffee, little, popular, yum.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If Sophie Marceau became a croissant, she would taste like this. Thank you, France, for giving the world your pastries. And thank you, Cafe Besalu, for delivering them to Ballard. I have been to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LIGHT, BUTTERY, CRISP. I never knew you could get pastries like these outside of France until I went to Besalu. I've been known to leave with dozens to take home with me. They use fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ballard has a wealth of cafes and coffee shops that can serve you your cuppa joe. Cafe Besalu stands apart from the rest in three respects. It's away from the Market Street noise but not too far away....
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone talks about their awesome pastries. I don't have anything to add that people haven't already said a million times - they are fantasticly flaky and moist - go now and try a croissant there....
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love you Besalu! Great coffee and bakery bliss prior to treasure hunting at Ballard boutiques was the perfect start to a pretty terrific day. It was a Girl's Day Out and thanks to you Besalu, we all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, someone this morning at the Eggapalooza breakfast brought these delightful creations of perfection. They had apples in them and although I have not gone to the brick and mortar, I shall seek this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I read about Cafe Besalu on a Ballard neighborhood website shortly after I moved to the area, but never got around to visiting until a few weeks ago. Boy, do I wish I'd gone sooner! It's slightly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is simply AMAZING. I walked in one early Sunday morning just wanting to get some coffee to start off the day, but the second I set foot in this place all this inviting, comforting smell of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh,... my mouth waters thinking about those flaky pastries and delicious coffee. If only there were better hours and more days it was open. That and the lines...30 minutes of waiting and more than...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall: A cafe full of character, with a small but decent selection of pastriesI've bookmarked Cafe Besalu, like forever! S. and I managed to make it in on a Thursday morning. On arriving, the place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A stick of butter in every croissant! These are delicous pastries and the best in the Seattle area. I would offer a money back guarantee, but I'm not too big on money or guarantees.The negatives...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The QUINTESSENTIAL Seattle coffee & pastry joint (as per this Southern Californian). This place is amazing. The freshest-of-fresh pastries, and the tastiest of all coffees, Cafe Besalu really is a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 Simply amazing bakery. Being a newbie to this bakery, i asked thebarista if you had to choose the one pastry to have before you diedwhich would it be? He chose some ginger cookie type pastry. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I subsist primarily on ham and swiss pastries from Cafe Besalu.Wonderful atmosphere and very friendly staff. Delicious coffee and food!This place is closed Monday and Tuesday, and has short hours the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG OMG OMG is all I can say- Went on a Saturday at 10:30 AM after running 7 miles. All I wanted was a tasty pastry and a delicious cup of coffee. I managed BOTH. After waiting in line for 10 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My lovely man has a Sunday motto:"Cafe Besalu and then The Ballard Market--an ideal way to spend Sundays with La Chica."I'm a little less romantic when it comes to breakfast time, because I'm one of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Long lines, but well worth it. Wonderful, wonderful croissants. I had the almond croissant and my friend had the chocolate croissant. Incredibly light and flaky. **H*E*A*V*E*N** Based on earlier...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think the line-causing delay is just a business ploy. The longer you're in line, the more you inhale the heavenly smell that welcomes you when you walk in the door of Cafe Besalu. It's the light,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the places that makes me miss being close to Ballard. I lived in Fremont for five years and made special trips here rather than the slightly more convenient Essential Bakery.Essential Bakery of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The pastries here are to die for and worth the wait in line (there always seems to be one, hmmm). My favourite, the pain au chocolat , has the perfect buttery smell, great flaky texture, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum!My uncle introduced this place to me years ago and now I make a point to come here every time I'm in Seattle. Daily, if possible!I always get either the croissants or the pain au chocolate and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic Patisserie, sub-mediocre coffee.I hate to say it, as much as I adore the (five star) pastries at Besalu, the coffee program needs to be rebuilt from the ground up. After getting several...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my favorite little bakery and espresso ever! I absolutely love it and only wish everyone else didn't feel the same way! It is always packed and seating is limited but that is simply because...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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they have THE BEST croissants EVER. the outside i think they glaze it a little so its really crisp, and once you bite in its moist and chewy on the inside with the classic croissant flavor... but theres...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seating was tough at 10:30 on a Saturday, but as other's have commented, these pastries are buttery, flaky, tender, and crisp all at the same time. Some of the best I've had!
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just mentioning the name Besalu, makes all of my tastebud cells melt into a buttery fantasy-dream of what may come to them. In other words, it makes me salivate. "Pain au chocolate, please?" I can...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Come here after the lines have died down a little, in the early afternoon. And if you know anybody who thinks that a croissant is what they buy in 12 packs from Costco, do them a favor and bring them...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
T told me this was going to be amazing, and honestly, I didn't believe him. He now has street cred and then some. We waited in line, and waited and waited, while I agonized over the choices because...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't mind waiting in line here and I'd be worried if I was the only one in the place. The atmosphere at Besalu is cozy and comforting on a dreary, winter day, and the outdoor tables are perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Besalu has a friendly staff and good food. The pastries remind me of the amazing pastries at a cafe called "Pomme" in Gijon, Spain. The downside is it's a bit small. It feels a bit exposed to sit...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get one of everything....except the Hazelnut Twist! If you catch the almond croissant (only on Sunday) fresh out of the oven you will believe in heaven. Line can be terrible so show up after 11am on a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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I have no idea what kind of magic they put into the food here but EVRYTHING is amazing, including the coffee. You will wait in line (that is the only draw back) but there is a reason 20 people wait in line for...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, this place is love. Total and complete love.My first experience could not have been better: an amazingly delicious orange brioche teamed with the best vanilla soy latte I have ever had. This...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing... Amazing.. delicious... delicious to the point where my fiance and I have ordered 4 pastries for ourselves on a lazy sunday morning. We are two of the few that live close enough to walk down...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been to Besalu in at least a year, so the brilliant plan was concocted last night while drinking wine to get up at the buttcrack and meet up for Besalu goodness.The good: coffee.... ham and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Going to Besalu is like getting a really big warm hug in the morning. Of course, that'd only be true if you were accustomed to waiting in a very long line to get that big warm hug. The food is worth...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go to ballard for breakfast. Just good stuff and nothing less. A place for nice savory quiche for breakfast.The Tall Grass bakery is just next door, so if you are a bread lover, you can pickup some on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! Their croissants are dangerously good as well as any of their danishes (LOVE THE NECTARINE). It's not good for my health that I live so close to this place because it is very difficult to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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What do you say? But haven't you ever had the quince tart or the ham...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would rate this place 6 stars if I could. Darn its 2.55pm, I'll just have to go tomorrow :P
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the smell of fresh pastries...and it hit me when my niece and I walked in. Our selections....a plum danish for my niece and a hazelnut twist for me...were great but I must admit I was coveting...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am totally obsessed with Cafe Besalu. Their baked goods are SO DELICIOUS! It's great that I live walking distance from this place...but it's also bad because it's hard to control myself not to buy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wa,wha,wee,waaa...cafe besalu is true to its amazing croissants. I have not had anything bad there. Granted that I have only had the plain, chocolate, ham and cheese, gruyerre and onion, but they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best croissant I have had in a LONG time. I had heard about this place before and it lived up to every expectation. The place smells divine when you walk through the door. They serve lighthouse...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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I love this place for their ginger pastry, their pear tart and their delicious, dark espresso drinks. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, including the baker of these fine pastries. A treat in Seattle.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Living right around the corner from this authentic French cafe is as lucky as can be. My favorite item is the goat cheese, fennel, and smoked salmon quiche. They also have delicious pastries and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best pick-me-up pastries/brunch you'll find in Seattle.I can say that Cafe Besalu is the Tartine of Seattle. In foodie speak, Tartine is the best damn bakery in the United States (even Oprah...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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I know of no other place in Seattle who makes fresh croissants daily. Their...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, yeah, yeah...this place is good.But do you want to know what I *really* like about Besalu? Nearly every time I've been here, I've seen some clueless bobo wander in with their 2.5 children and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmm French pastries... good coffee and staff so helpful and patient how can you go wrong? I've been to Besalu a few times and every time I have received the same stellar help from the staff and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent, flakey pastries...My favorite pastry place in the world (better than even Paris)Ordered:- Onion & gruyere pastry...flakey, nummy...- Apricot gallete...BEST OUT OF ALL OF THEM-Spinach and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i like the owners and the pastries equally. but, i like the jam better than either of those.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love croissants. If I ever open my own bakery (if= probably never), then I'd make sure it's certified Halal/ Kosher and build a minaret and stick the croissant on top, (I know, adorable.) And then,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent service. Stuff very friendly with customers.The chocolate croissants are out of this world. This is a must if you are either a pastry or chocolatier lover. You are in for a real european...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do you really need me to tell you that You have to eat here. This is were pastries go when they die. Worth the wait in line but make sure you have somewhere to go after you order because seating is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply outstanding.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best plain and chocolate croissants. The plain ones come with homemade jam. Very flaky shell and soft on the inside. It's oh so delicious. It's best to get there before 9 AM especially if...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the best chocolate croissants in Seattle. Taste like a bit a Paris...in Ballard! Their quiche is excellent. The atmosphere is great--nice mellow vibe. The owners are usually in the kitchen,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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The food is fantastic and all the comments about the long lines are true not...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chocolate croissants! Probably my favorite delicacy ever, and they have some of the best! I'll admit...I haven't tried much else, even when I intend to. It's just that when I finally get there, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only place that has come closest to the delicious pastries I had in Paris. Thank goodness I gave this place a second chance because Besalu has redeemed itself! I initally made the mistake...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Parking is fine, never had to walk more than ~2 blocks. The queue out the door is legendary - and totally worth it....actually wtf am I saying...I don't want to wait longer for those delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Love this place. 2 or 3 pastries and coffee to go on the weekend? Paradise.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Besalu is wonderful. Butter, butter, BUTTAH is the word here. It smells like butter, tastes like butter, and my cholesterol numbers have confirmed--they use lots of real butter! The arrangement...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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I'm still dreaming of the croissants!
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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My brother-in-law told my wife about Cafe Besalu and we drive down from North Seattle to get yummy treats.
openlist - user review - 06/04/2008
Look no more if you dig french pastries! I feel like I've died and gone to Heaven after having breakfast here! The pastries are so light and minimally sweet I feel like I'm floating on air. The coffee's ok,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVE Cafe Besalu. It is so adorable and so tasty. I would move to Ballard just to walk here every morning on the way to the bus, but I would probably end up eating my weight in pastries.I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me before Cafe Besalu entered my life: o/|\/ \And afterwards: o/O\ /\What you can't see in my second ASCII person is a gigantic smile with chocolate smeared on my teeth from my pain au chocolat....
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a wonderfully grungy morning working outside in one of the horrible of all horrible places, this place brought the smiles back. The parking? Yeah, a pain. A total pain. The walk to your car...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think it's pretty obvious that this places rocks, everyone loves it. It was recommended to us by friends, and my boyfriend went there to get me an almond croissant to make up for blowing it by...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best bakeries in Seattle. I eat lunch here once or twice a week, and would probably go more except that they're closed mon & tues. The quiche is great, 3 or 4 different kinds, my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Some of the best pastry I've had outside Paris. Just amazing. Between this...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I do not recommend that you go to Cafe Besalu....ever. You will probably encounter a substantial line and if you go will probably be in front of me in said line. I would concern myself that you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to venture to Besalu after a friend raved about their mochas.I wasn't all that impressed w/ their coffee - then I realized they use Lighthouse beans and I'm not a fan of Lighthouse, hence...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had to write a review... Yes, the food and pastries are super tasty! The coffee is okay (I like Bambino better, but I don't live within walking distance of that anymore), not bad, but not crazy....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate this place!!! My wife is in love with the ham&cheese pastry and makes me get it for her all the time!! That means I have to endure that friggin line out the door!! As soon as they figure out...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you must have carbs and empty calories, and you're in Ballard, have them here. Their baked goods are very good. But get your caffeine fix elsewhere. Coffee and espresso is more of an afterthought...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Besalu is where we bring all of our out of town guests, yes all of them. This is simply the finest pastry outside of France and Italy (and better than many establishments in those countries). Their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its been a while since I've gone to Besalu since, being a carless UW student, its a bit out of the way. But when I did go there, I remember getting a delicious spinach quiche along with something else...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks. Simple as that. It gets very busy on the weekends, as others have noted, but the wait is worthwhile. I'd recommend the cardamom pretzel or the ginger biscuit. In fact, do...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We apparently have a much coveted pastry chef in our midst...and I've driven by it so many times I can't tell you. I so have a crush on Mr Miller, hands in dough, always smiling, weilding his godlike...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Cafe Besalu.I love you, I love you, I love you. Oh and congratulations to James Miller for your nomination for Outstanding Pastry Chef for the 2008 James Beard Foundation Awards. It's well...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pure pastry perfection. I always LIKED croissants and tarts and such but my affection was not deep. Until Besalu. Now I have a deep admiration and LOVE for croissants, tarts and any pasty that I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
butter, and lots of it.the best pastry shop in seattle. absolutely no comparison.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me join the chorus of Besalu lovers -- my croissant and latte were flawless. OK, the croissant could only have been better if it was twice as big as my head.But WTF with the all people lounging at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my god....I think I just had a mouth-gasm *blush*
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh. My. Agod.This is a cafe with pastries to inspire pastry envy of all the other croissants and palmiers of Seattle. I arrived around 9 am on a Sunday morning, and as I stepped in, I was hit by...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
delicious. I'd come back here for sure. with the sun shining in the window on a cold winter day as I enjoyed my pastry and latte, I felt strangely like I was in a foreign country. the world would be a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I could rave like a fanatic for this place, so I'll try to keep it simple:1) Small batches. Don't let the size of the pastry case fool you, this ain't no afterthought treat-with-your-coffee deal...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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The most excellent sweet and savory pastries in town, and the croissants are to die for. They also offer a small selection of quiches if you're looking for something more substantial. It's walking distance...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is not one bakery in the city that can hold a candle to this place. While all the other bakeries in town are busy trying to outdo each other to see who can make the heaviest, breadiest,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great cup of coffee in Ballard.Finally got a chance to stop by here. The place itself has a nice vibe to it and everyone was friendly. The line was long, but moved along at a nice pace. I got my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
do me a favor a never go here again. for the best pastries in the world are only for me and i hate waiting in line for them. so we agreed? you never got here again and i'll just buy you share, every...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I la la la love you, Cafe Besalu. Yes, your small inside and always busy, plus you always have long lines, but everything you make is amazing and well worth the long wait. The croissants and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived in Ballard, this place was a weekly ritual for me...ok, I'll admit, for a while there I stopped by on my way to work almost every day. How could I help myself? This place is as close to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yep...I straight up died and went to heaven after taking a bite of the Pain au Chocolat. Oh yea...the Croissant and Schnecken were good too!I love this little storefront and all the hominess it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will make the bold assertion that Cafe Besalu serves up not only the best croissants in Seattle, but the best in the United States. Ok, ok - that I've been able to find anyway. And it's not for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why bother reviewing the same place 42 other people have? Why give it the same five-star rave they all did? Because, well, it's 36 hours later, and Besalu, I still can't get you out of my head. Mind...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am making a croissant survey of Seattle. The votes are in and Besalu is officially the BEST croissant in Seattle. Yes, its true. I heard a rumor that they let them age for 24 hours so the flavors...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm the first to admit that I'm prone to hyperbole and I'm also totally biased (I live a few blocks from this place), but I honestly think that Besalu serves the best pastries in the world. They're...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Their quiche is to die for. Everything is worthy of trying even their ginger biscuits and I'm not a fan of ginger. If this place didn't require me to trek across town, I would be...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty beyond tasty. Some of the pastries here are better than ones I've had in Paris and that's saying something. Coffee is not the best around, but good enough. The staff is super friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know its cliched to talk about Seattlite's love for coffee, but please, allow me to be cliched for a moment. You see, I'm sure there is some sort of mathematical equation to determine the number of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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Better croissants than i've had in France!
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ginger biscuits. Yes. Worth the wait. And the folks behind the counter? Always so nice, considering the never-ending line always snakes out the door.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Cafe Besalu. The pastries...ah the pastries. I have sampled almost every type they offer, from the quiche to the cookies, and I have never been disappointed. The coffee is fabulous, as is the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Besalu is justifiably famous now for handmade pastries of the highest quality. In my travels I have never had a better pain au chocolate (I will be going to West Seattle this week to try Bakery...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the Saturday morning line. We stumbled upon this local favorite on Saturday when we saw a line wrapped around the building and along 24th.Such good fresh, fresh baked goods. This is the real...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The line is worth it! Make sure to bring a napkin though, you might find yourself drooling as you stand in line deciding which pastry to savor.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.Best croissant in the United States hands down (I think).
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another reason I'm so glad I live here. 2 blocks away! Of course the day I tried this place I found out they would be closed for 2 weeks! So cruel! I'm counting the days until the onion and gruyere...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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Every reviewer but a few grudge-bearers have given this five stars; believe the hype! This is the Emerald City's best place for a breakfast sweet with coffee, bar none. The first thing you'll notice on a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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The food is fantastic. My personal favorites are almond schneckens, strawberry crossaints and ham/cheese crossaints. Also noteworthy are the checkered shortbread cookies. I also found their coffee beverages to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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Cafe Besalu offers the freshest and most tastiest breakfast treats. My family and I enjoy the plain croissants with their homemade jam. Sometimes they run out of them later in the morning because of their...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm....Besalu. Everything here is marvelous, but to really appreciate it, try a plain croissant. I haven't had one this good since periodic outings as a child to the delightful Michel Richard in Los...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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I live right around the corner from Besalu (which, I think, increases the value of my apartment immensely!) It is my favorite place, both for pastries and for coffee. Delicious espresso and the most amazing...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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What delightful food!! When I arrived at the place, there already was a 5-person-line at the counter. So I got to have enough time to difficult decision, i.e. what to order. Given the place was fully seated...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently ate at a local breakfast joint that has a lot of Yelp hype. While it was a good breakfast, it was nothing special. Cafe Besalu easily meets the hype. I saw colors as I ate my strawberry...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all of the reviews of Besalu, I find myself hard-pressed to come up with something original. Living mere blocks from Besalu I have, a few times, had the rare pleasure of being able to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think that we pay a bit more for our goodies at Besalu than most of the clientele. Why? Because we don't live even remotely close. But where else in town are you going to get such warm, soft,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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Besalu is, for me, like a great food blog come to life! The long lines from...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Going to Cafe Besalu makes me want to apprentice as a pastry chef so I can live on a diet of butter and sugar the way humans were meant to.I can't step into the place without eating at least a ginger...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I saw Cafe Besalu in my "Eat. Shop. Seattle." book and have been itching to go there. They said that they had better pastries than in France. "psshh, pfff, hahaha, yeah right" I think to myself...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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The best pastries in town! I have to say that I driving across town for the treats here. Pain au chocolate, ginger biscuit, quiche... everything is delightful, yummy, melt in your mouth great! . Doub...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It smells like butta in heah..?Quick! Get me a spoon. Cafe Besalu is a hoppin' little joint. It might be because their delectable hand forged pastries are made from all organic, all natural...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Ballard- and I finally got the chance to make it to this cafe Ive heard so much about. It went Sunday around 11am- the line was almost out the door in this quaint cafe. Moms with their young...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Besalu stole my soul, or at least they tried to, in exchange for their coconut macaroons. Holy yum, those were some of the best macaroons I have ever tasted, and I would gladly hand over my soul...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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Went to Cafe Besalu to pick up coffee and pastries to go. The line was out the door on a Saturday morning at 9AM. Took about 10 minutes to make it to the front, which was a bit annoying because it seemed like...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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coffee and pastries here are exceptional... small shop, and slightly crowded, so good to take away, or sit on seats outside
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously who thought of putting meat and cheese in a pastry? Whoever it is they are a genius. They do it at Besalu and I love them for it. My heart and arteries are still hurting from all the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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Did I mention that you must try to the ginger biscuits? And if you're lucky, you'll arrive right when they are pulled from the oven. Cafe Besalu has been a favorite for us since the day it opened and ...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ginger Biscuit's from Besalu are a bit of the divine! Buttery, Gingery and melt in your mouth good with a hint of a crispiness. I love, love and crave them. I live near and my car just wants to pull...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Besalu's pastries are to die for! I split the pain au chocolat and an apple-filled pastry with a friend. I loved both! The pain au chocolat was seriously as good as anything I've had in Paris....
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In a quaint corner of Ballard, amongst a row of shops sits Cafe Besalu. A cozy, little coffee shop that serves up wonderful pastries. I enjoyed the pain au chocolat and the apple turnover. Both...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One thing I love about Besalu is that they don't just bake one big batch in the morning and call it a day, their pastries are coming out fresh in small batches all day. They are constantly refilling...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The pear tart was beyond tasty....and I dont even like baked goods. We lived in Ballard for two years...had a ton of friends tell us to go there, and we went on the day we moved.We regret not going...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Ballard three years, and I've been visiting Besalu for all three. James puts out the best pastries I've had outside of Europe. Maybe even better. The pain au chocolat is excellent,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Many thanks to Laurel for this recommendation. Absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the glazed onion puffy pastry. I forget what else was in it... maybe gruyere. So. Good. Everything else was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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Hey, did you hear the one about the three great chefs from NYC, Paris, and...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ballard is pure bliss, folks, and if you don't believe me, try cafe besalu. $2 for a croissant (order 2 with jam), $2 for coffee (LIGHTHOUSE, 25c refills) and $4 for quiche, all of which culminate...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another favorite destination when I visit my brother in Ballard. It is great to see passionate bakers being successful pursuing their craft. The line can be 10 deep, but that gives you plenty of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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i have read the reviews of Cafe Besalu and was sort of weary to go ..... WHY did i wait so long?!? this is one of the best bakeries i have ever been to! if you are looking for a PERFECT CROISSANT, or a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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I agree about the laptops. There are plenty of bigger coffee shops around who want laptop users: Java Bean, Caffe Fiore, Herkimer's. Besalu is not big enough for every customer to hang out for an hour hogging...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For as long as I can remember I have wanted to go in here, having heard such wonderful things. The trouble is, there was always a line out the door. So, when I moved to Ballard, I figured I could...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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I have been going to Besalu for the past six years. I have never once felt like the staff were inconsiderate or rude. The person who thinks that the food is QFC quality obviously has no taste whatsoever....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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I was reading a post on JB about Cafe Besalu and decided that I had to try it. Oh my gosh, boy was the food there good! On a Sunday morning, Alex and I dragged our doggies for a brisk walk to th...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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It's always a delight to see a master artisan in action, in this case making the delicious fresh goodies that are available at Besalu. The leek and goat cheese quiche is quite delicious, but the same ...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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Nice little neighborhood pastry shop. My favorite when it's in season is their fresh plum danish...overall, my recommendations for getting the most out of Besalu is to focus on a savory quiche and eat...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/17/2006
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Their tasty pastries warm and buttery come out before a politely drooling throng queued through the center of their tiny shop. Drip coffee this good should come from places like Starbucks but my expe...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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Ginger Biscuits. So soft. So gingery. Such goodness. Coupled with a chai or double short americano (lighthouse roasters!), you can't go wrong. But it doesn't stop there, oh no. Then you go back for pa...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, the best pain aux chocolat I've had since being in France... possibly even better. This place is great. The staff is friendly and efficient. Though the selection of pastries isn't as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I have to say is 'Ginger Biscuit.' Well, I have more to say, but that's the important part.Besalu has AMAZING French pastries. This place is such a treat. Great quiche, brioche, pan au...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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Ever since I found the place I can't stay away. My favorites are Quiche Lorraine, Gruyere and onion torte, ginger bisquit... I also agree that the place is very welcoming to kids and the staff is friendly,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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Cafe Besalu is an absolute gem. The pain au chocolat make life worth living. In fact, everything I have had from their bakery is delicious. I have never been disappointed. I go whenever I get the chance! My...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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Cafe' Besalu is a wonderful cafe and bakery I wish were more common in Seattle. And if the staff do in fact make the very difficult decision to ask rude customers with screaming children to have some manners,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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The croissants and pastries are simply superlative, and I'd compare them favorably with any that I've had in Paris. The quiches are also good (although not always ready when we visit, which is usually early),...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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This is a popular Ballard joint with rich, buttery pastry options. Hours are really limited but they can afford it. Croissants are to die for and the other pastries are hard to choose -- they look d...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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Nostaligic for those little cafe/coffee shops on every corner in Paris? This is the place right in Ballard. It's simple and small with perfect breads and pastries made on the spot (you can watch the...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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This place is Mecca for pastry lovers. I especially love the danishes. I've always found the service to be fantastic. I live nearby and have been there many, many of times, with my squirmy toddler (and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't live anywhere near Caf Besalu yet I trod across the Ballard Bridge, hunt for parking, and stand in the long line here every weekend because it is thee best bakery in town. My morning ritual is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pastries and quiches are wonderful-- people line up out the door every weekend morning. Choose either savory or sweet, it's all yummy. More than once I have heard strangers raving about Besalu's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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The pastries at Besalu are the best in Seattle and the chocolate croissant is the best I've ever had (incl. Paris, London, NY, SF). Given the craftmanship the food is a great value! There is no attitude. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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We were so impressed when we went there with our adult children and 2 grandchildren, one of whom has peanut and dairy allergies. They actually made hot chocolate for him with rice milk! What a treat for him to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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I was shocked to find snarky comments about my favorite coffee/pastry spot in Seattle. I have *never* seen the staff be rude to anyone. I have seen parents with young children spend a good long time enjoying...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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This authentic French bakery is a must if you are in Ballard. Worth the trip on your way to the Locks, or other destination. Sit outside and enjoy a perfect espresso with your baked good. You can watc...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/29/2005
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What a high class establishment. Everything about this place is top-notch!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty pastries and coffee, quick and simple.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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This morning I went and ordered an americano and a pastry ($6). Normally this buys you the food and drink AND a place to relax or read or work or whatever. I brought my laptop. It wasnt crowded. After an hour,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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To correct a few things about newmomabc's review. I arrived at the cafe to the sounds of her baby. I do not know how long she had been there, but their plates were empty. Well, for the next 2 hours, she and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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Cafe Besalu is a gem. The best pain au chocolat outside of Paris. Wonderful pastries, quiches, coffee, and more.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2005
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Wow - don't go here if you have a baby!!! My seven month old and I were there to enjoy a cup of coffee with friends and after a while, she became fussy. I was on my way out of the door - just putting on her...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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Featuring: French pastries with a side of French attitude. On the Friday that we visited Cafe Besalu, parents with babies were coming and going. Our babies were chatting and enjoying each other's company while...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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If you're looking for the perfect bowl of latte &/or the best croissant in Seattle, look no further than Cafe Besalu in Ballard. I really can't say more than that. Their plain croissants, served with ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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Stopped by for a pastry at about 7:15 am. Everything was just coming out of the oven. I had the blueberry danish- it was amazing! Buttery, flaky crust, ripe blueberries. Croissants were not ready yet or I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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Cafe Besalu offers a tasty selection of fresh handmade French pastries including flaky croissants, brioche and a few tasty offerings of quiche, this being the preferable shallow tart-pan style quiche ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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I love going to Besalu for an early morning pastry and bowl of latte. Yes, they serve a lot of coffee drinks French-style - in bowls. The flakiest and lightest croissants live here (not for long tho...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Incredible pastries and other sugary treats. The best (and best-looking) quiche I've ever had. Good coffee and very good chai. The local media has found favor with Besalu, and, as a result, the caf...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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I've actually had to wean myself off the amazing pastry produced in this small, bustling cafe in Ballard. Any time of year you will find the usual array of flaky, butter treats--croissant, quiche, alm...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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I was greeted with instant smirks by the 3 middle aged yuppie couples in attendance (who never stopped staring the entire time I was there, I guess young people aren't welcome), and greeted with total silence...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2005
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The coffee and pastries here are exceptional. Small shop, and slightly crowded, so good to take away, or sit on seats outside
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/17/2005
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My biggest fear of going to new places to eat is that the staff and the clientele there will not be nice, and I will leave disappointed and feeling kind of uncomfortable, like I had walked into their house and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2004
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...in Seattle, hands down. flakey, buttery, a combo of crispy and soft they are OUTSTANDING. Every bite brings ecstasy. Experience the bliss! And don't forget to try the ginger biscuit. Fabulous.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2003
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Cafe Besalu is fantastic! The pastries are the best you'll get anywhere in the city and the Mochas are made with real melted Belgian chocolate. After a couple of visits, the staff knows you and remembers your...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2003
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My ham and cheese pastry was pure and utter ambrosia!! Wanted to sample each and every quiche, pastry, biscuit and cookie. Will make it my quest to do just that.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2003
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Your search ends here! Cafe Besalu is worth the trip no matter where you are coming from.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2003
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A perfect neighborhood coffee shop that should make the rents go up for all Ballard residents within walking distance. You feel good giving this place your money.... and if they ever start giving Nobel Prizes...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2002
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What an amazing bakery. You just can't go wrong here...whether it's something sweet or a snack on the savory side, you've got to give this place a go. Even though I live in a different part of the city, it's...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2002
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I love this place, and I don't know if it's the warm greeting that I get from the person at the counter or the warm buttery croissants....I love the families with dogs that stop in, and I love watching the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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this quaint if a tad noisy little bake shop is a must for any sweet tooth gallivanting around the ballard area. the lattes are hot and frothy, and the early morning appetite is appeased by everything from...
10best.com - user review
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i get out of bed before noon on sundays is to run to cafe besalu for coffee and croissants. even if the bakery delivered, i'd still go down there to watch those utterly delicious pastries, breads, tarts and...
seattlepi.com - user review
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