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Saint Bread

Saint Bread is a bakery in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1]

Description

Saint Bread is a bakery in Portage Bay, near the University of Washington.[2] The bakery has stained glass windows, outdoor picnic tables,[3] and a covered patio.[4][5] The menu includes pastries, toasts, burgers,[6] sandwiches,[7] salads, and grain bowls.[8][9][10] Cookies have included the "gochudoodle" (snickerdoodle with gochujang).[11] Pastries have included cardamom knots, chocolate croissants, and melonpan. Adele Chapin of Eater Seattle said the menu "spans French, Japanese, American, and Scandinavian traditions".[12] The bakery has brewed coffee from Proud Mary Coffee, which operates a cafe in Portland, Oregon.[13]

History

Yasuaki Saito, Michael Sanders, and Randi Rachlow opened the bakery in a former boatyard in April 2021, in what used to be a machine shop operated by Jensen Motor Boat Company.[7]

In 2022, the business was among local bakeries participating in a bake sale benefitting abortion access.[14] Saint Bread announced plans to expand in 2023.[15]

Gabby Park was the pastry chef at Saint Bread.[16]

Reception

Harry Cheadle included Saint Bread in Eater Seattle's 2023 list of the city's 16 "most perfect" bakeries.[6] The business was included in The New York Times' 2023 list of Seattle's 25 best restaurants,[17] and in 2024 was rated by Bon Appétit as one of the nine most creative bakeries in the United States.[18] In 2024, The New York Times named Saint Bread one of the 22 best bakeries in the United States.[19] Saint Bread was included in The Infatuation's 2025 list of the best restaurants and bars in the University District.[20]

See also

References

  1. ^ Baume, Matt; Burns, Chase; Graham, Nathalie; Keimig, Jas; Mudede, Charles; Smith, Rich. "Our Top Nine Recommendations Around Seattle This Week". The Stranger. Archived from the original on January 24, 2022. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  2. ^ Burnstead, Brandon (December 14, 2021). "Saint Bread, a bustling bakery & café on site of a former 100-year-old boatyard". Seattle Refined. Archived from the original on October 3, 2022. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  3. ^ "Portage Bay's little secret delivers delicious comfort food". The Daily of the University of Washington. November 7, 2022. Archived from the original on February 26, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  4. ^ "The First Timer's Guide To Eating & Drinking In Seattle - Seattle". The Infatuation. September 26, 2023. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  5. ^ Tomky, Naomi (April 29, 2021). "Saint Bread opens stunning new bakery on Portage Bay". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Archived from the original on October 17, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  6. ^ a b "16 of Seattle's Most Perfect Bakeries". Eater Seattle. October 24, 2016. Archived from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Saint Bread, a New Destination Bakery, Alights on Portage Bay". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  8. ^ "Japanese and Danish-inspired bakery serves handmade treats in Seattle". king5.com. September 9, 2021. Archived from the original on September 18, 2021. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  9. ^ "Saint Bread Review - University District - Seattle". The Infatuation. April 26, 2023. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  10. ^ "What to eat in and around Seattle today: Saint Bread | Dished". Daily Hive. Archived from the original on June 1, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  11. ^ Ran, Tiffany (June 27, 2023). "The Best Ways to Patio Dine in Seattle". Seattle Magazine. Archived from the original on October 17, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  12. ^ Chapin, Adele (May 5, 2021). "Check Out the Menu for Saint Bread, a New Bakery Lit By Stained Glass". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  13. ^ "What I Ate in 48 Hours in Seattle". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  14. ^ "Bakers Against Racism Seattle Bake Sale Supports Abortion Rights". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  15. ^ Cheadle, Harry (April 6, 2023). "Saint Bread Is Expanding to Include Dinner and a Bar". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on May 29, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  16. ^ Cheadle, Harry (May 25, 2023). "Joule's Rachel Yang Is Launching a Cake Store". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  17. ^ "The 25 Best Restaurants in Seattle Right Now". The New York Times. October 11, 2023. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on October 16, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  18. ^ "American Baking Is More Creative Than Ever. These 9 Bakeries Are Proof". Bon Appétit. March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  19. ^ "The Best Bakeries in America". Archived from the original on December 24, 2024. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  20. ^ "The Best Restaurants & Bars In The University District - Seattle". The Infatuation. January 21, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2025.