The Essential Bakery Cafe- Madison
| Address: | 2719 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112, USA |
| Phone: | +1 206-328-0078 |
| Site: | essentialbaking.com |
| Rating: | 4.1 |
| Working: | 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM |
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Cecily Newman
Coffee - meh. Gluten free bread is awesome. Knocked off two stars because I am scarred by my bathroom experience here. Door would NOT lock and three different people walked in on my after coffee poopee. When I told an employee, "hey, might wanna fix that bathroom door," she shrugged and said "it gets stuck sometimes." Come on guys. Thats super awkward. Get some wd-40 and fix your potty lock. Kthxbai. EDIT: Yay they fixed the door! And I had the shiitake omelette today. Almost crying with how delicious it is. Well done, omg. Bumping rating up to 4 stars. If you start having gluten free pastry options, then this will be a 5 star cafe as far as Im concerned.
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Ryan Hager
I rounded up from 4.5 stars. Short bike ride from the arboretum. This morning mimosas were the special, but they were out of champagne. The earl grey was pretty good. And a breakfast sandwich and pastry both of which were good considering the price. Staff was courteous- they even brought out my food. Its seems like kind of a hang out spit. Half the people here are in their computers, the other half are reading, and the other half are mashing conversation. Lots of windows let in a plenty of natural light, and let you look at the drizzle in the fall, winter, and spring. Oh, and they have interesting artwork.
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Peter Reinold
I tried the Reuben sandwich and iced tea. The sandwich was pretty good. Tasted fresh. Service was good too. They even brought our order out to the patio. Pretty nice place overall. If you are in the area you can consider it, but for me not a place I would drive there from further away. Dont get me wrong food and service was great, but not just that great that it will draw me back here, since I am not living close by.
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UHC Incorp
Food and coffee is always great and pastries are outstanding. To often they are out of things... Today no rice milk or almond milk so no dairy alternative. Staff seemed overworked and impatient. Recommend calling ahead and dont be surprised if they bring your food out and say something is missing... Need to get used to substitution without conversation and a great big smiley Sorry!
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Brent Woo
EBC is a community staple. Ruthlessly efficient coffee and food bar, with amazing baked goods and inventive, freshly cooked entrees (far better than ready-made cafe sandwiches). Space is wanting for the volume of operation and popularity, I wouldnt feel comfortable camping there to work. But its a great (and serves better as) a gathering spot.
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Nicki Rios
I ordered an omlet, not a plate of bread. Sadly, most of my meal went straight into compost. Waist of money. Update: The next day, I was very sick due to my allergy of gluten, as if they had covered my omlet in flour. Not a good pick if you have a gluten allergy, even if you get their gluten-free bread.
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Amy Krog
This staff works hard and treats me like I am coming home. The croissants are not my favorite in the city, but they work beautifully for sandwiches or toasted with jam. The savory section, the coffee, the fine pastries all make their mark of joy on my face.
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Ewa Rakowska
Slow and disorganized service. We ordered croissant sandwich and got panini instead. Also crape with mashroms and gorgonzola chease came cold. I was explained that mashroms were precooked.Poor quality and service on many levels.
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Mark Foltz
Mediocre coffee and food, indifferent staff, and the WiFi asks for a credit card - sketchy. Yet, somehow it remains a popular neighborhood destination. Highlights the need for more cafe competition in Madison Valley.
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raman sharma
The Blonde girl with long hair extremely rude to us. We took a few mins to decide and she apparently wasnt happy with that. Extremely rude. Food taste decent but poor service will never go back.
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Joy Meyers
I had an ecstatic blessing for my marriage over a pear tart here and noticed the lovely blackbird painting which is a symbol of positive transformation according to the heart
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James Frank
Good coffee, average mocha. Have not had the food yet, lids good, looking at about $2-4 per pastry, average price for the neighborhood
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Jong Lee
We are lucky to have this in the neighborhood. The sandwiches are great while the pastries are okay. Service is slow so be warned.
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Cary
Great bread which they use to make great sandwiches. The lemon bars are also great. It and get quite busy around lunch though.
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michael mackey
If it wasnt for the Case management at Bailey I probably wouldnt be around to write this review!!! Chrissy Parker ROCKS!!!!
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Kevin Anderson
Have visited many times over the last decade+. Food is consistently great, but service tends to be slow and disorganized.
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Robert Medina
The sandwiches are average, but when you spend ten to twelve dollars for these sandwiches I expect better quality food.
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Angel Ramos
Use to be better costumer service you guys need to enjoy what you guys doing otherwise your working in the whorg place
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Joshua Sperati
Went here for breakfast on my vacation 4 times the first time was so good. Always a special, friendly fast service.
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梅森彭
top notch kaffe even better sammies and pastries. also they have iced mango Ceylon tea which is pretty frelling
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Jennifer Fujimoto
Great variety of pastries, decent coffee. I should probably try the bread since that is what theyre known for.
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Josh Sanderson
Great food nice atmosphere nice staff with great access to downtown and parts south via the 11 or the 8
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Matt Grimm
Tasty but lacks value for money due to small sandwiches and restrooms are poorly maintained
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Joe Hochwalt
Very upbeat vibe, friendly staff and I enjoyed a fabulous cinnamon roll! Ill be back!
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John Feng
It is cozy and quiet. Food was brought for me, which was not expected from me.
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Shane Robinson
Great breakfast & lunch cafe. Local & Organic ingredients. Classic Seattle
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Peeyush Kumar
Excellent customer service. It you are local then you get 5% discount too.
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Jared Baca
Good food, good coffee, kinda pricey, a little pretentious, but not bad.
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Jesper Stuyling
Great little bakery, delicious coffee, friendly service and nice bakes.
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Marie Paramonova
Its a nice place with a good coffee, we love to by bread from them.
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Adonis El-Mohtar, MFA
Great soup...sandwiches and salads.. apple tart is Great
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Gary Dering
Good espresso beverages, good baked goods, good service.
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A Private User
Great food! The steak gorgonzola sandwich is amazing!!
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Tisha Ellis
This place is hit or miss. Been pretty good recently.
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Susan Holleman
Great service and even better coffee and treats.
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Scott Siderman
Good coffee, lunch, breakfast, and baked goods.
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A Private User
Great coffee and fast service even when busy.
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Riely Durkee
The various specials are always delicious!
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Alberto Torres
People is grouchy and service is slow
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Herlecia Brown
Friendly staff and tasty fresh food.
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Sally Webb
Pecan Cinnamon Roll supreme patron!
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Buela Loretta Arvizu
always love their savory crepes....
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Alexander Abel
Very fresh and tasty sandwiches.
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DI DI
Good Sandwiches. Great coffee.
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Heath Reinhard
Great food, coffee and pastries.
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Rachel Washburn
Omg the salads are amazing!!!!
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Asela Gunawardana
Meh. Used to be a lot better.
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Derek Covey
Great coffee, great ambiance
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Susan Kernes
Tasty healthy food but noisy
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A Private User
Awful bread. Too expensive.
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Harry Hsiung
Eclairs! Decent coffee
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Andre Tsang
expensive for quality
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Benjamin Heymann
Expensive but great!
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Vlad Ishkov
So good and tasty!
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Franklin White
Very nice place
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Susie H.
Good everything.
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Alex M
Simply great!
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Roger B
Great staff.
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Hailey Ratner
all the food
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Jeremy Juraszek
The recycle
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Casandra Starr
Great food
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Chris Perry
Good food
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Linda Chou
so yummy
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Erin Youtz
Yum!
