Welcome to Columbia City Bakery, a welcoming Restaurants in Seattle, WA, where you can enjoy authentic Icelandic flavors in a warm and inviting setting. With a 4.50-star rating from 332 reviews, we’re proud to offer great service and quality and accessible facilities for a great dining experience.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Columbia City Bakery
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
sweet. chewy. crusty. our version of the classic is terrific with any meal or simply dipped in good olive oil or slathered with butter.
for those who love our baguettes but are looking for a lighter crust, we offer the same dough shaped into a batard.
our softest bread. loaded with roasted russet potatoes and extra virgin olive oil, this loaf is good for sandwiches or for wiping your plate clean.
our lead baker’s favorite loaf. spontaneously leavened bread with an earthy, complex flavor and aroma.
thin crusted, new york style with toasted caraway seeds. great straight, with butter, or as part of a grilled cheese sandwich.
a thick, darkened crust perfectly balanced with a sweet, moist crumb.
100% rye. 100% dense and hearty. our interpretation of the german original is best sliced thin with butter, cheese, avocado, or charcuterie. keep refrigerated for longest life.
spontaneously leavened bread with a crusty, chewy, golden crust surrounding a moist, tangy crumb. evan's tribute to the bay area, this is a "san francisco" style sourdough.
moist and mildly sour, this hearty bread is packed with a blend of six grains.
our house bread. crusty and chewy with an open crumb and nutty sweetness.
spontaneously leavened bread with a dense and chewy crumb. sweetened with walnuts, this bread is an outstanding companion to cheeses and soups.
take home a taste of italy. our focaccia is drenched in olive oil, making it delicious but hazardous to your favorite silk shirt.
available every friday. with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or plain.
velvety and rich. baked in a pan and perfect for french toast.
soft and just slightly sweet. burger buns are topped with sesame seeds and our hot dog buns are the pull-apart variety.
weekends only.
fresh baked focaccia topped with lightly spiced tomato sauce and fresh herbs.
available friday, saturday, sunday.
weekends only.
available friday, saturday, sunday.
classic simplicity, this sandwich consists of vande rose artisan ham and our cornichon butter on a fresh mini baguette.
coho lox from seattle's loki fish company on a fresh seeded baguette dinner roll with cream cheese, fresh dill, arugula, and red onion.
market fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella, and housemade basil mint pesto on a fresh ciabatta roll. summers only.
zoe’s turkey with our homemade aioli, stone ground mustard, homemade pickled red onions, and salad greens on fresh baguette.
zoe’s mortadella with our homemade aioli, provolone, and mama lil’s peppers on fresh, crusty ciabatta bread.
our lightly spiced albacore tuna salad, with stone ground mustard, homemade pickled red onions, and salad greens on fresh mini potato baguette.
(thursday and friday only) zoe’s pastrami with our homemade aioli, mustard, sauerkraut and salad greens on fresh baguette (thursdays) or challah roll (fridays).
soft goat cheese spread with homemade tomato jam and salad greens on crusty seeded baguette or focaccia.
our savory gougere filled with seasonal fresh sliced vegetables and salad greens, with stone ground mustard.
zoe’s salami with our homemade aioli, green olive tapenade, pickled red onions, provolone, and salad greens on fresh bieberle (pretzel sandwich roll). available monday, tuesday, wednesday.
bacon, lettuce and roasted roma tomatoes on fresh baked potato roll. served with aioli on the side.
weekends only.
fresh baked focaccia topped with lightly spiced tomato sauce and fresh herbs.
available friday, saturday, sunday.
classic, claw shaped danish dough filled with almond cream.
we prepare several flavors per day, topped with softened cream cheese and seasonal fruit. lovely.
danish dough filled with seasonal fruit puree and tossed with cinnamon sugar.
available friday, saturday, and sunday. they sell out quickly, so please place special orders in advance.
one of our most popular breakfast treats, made with our danish dough and filled with housemade pistachio frangipane.
our version of the classic, with the flavors of orange flower water and almonds. made with thick slices of brioche or croissants.
columbia city bakery’s take on the polish favorite. our brioche dough with a swirl of walnuts, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. great for breakfast and freezes well.
round éclairs filled with cream and topped with chocolate. filling flavors vary.
whole cake serves 10 to 12. to guarantee availability please call a minimum of 48 hours in advance when placing orders.
seasonal flavors.
with Walnuts & Toffee
your choice of 13 super chip (packed with mini chocolate chips), or columbia chip (with chocolate chips, toffee bits, and walnuts) cookies.
a varying assortment of six different cookies (three of each), beautifully packaged. these are great for hostess gifts or sharing with coworkers and family.
available in a variety of flavors. six per bag.
we are always coming up with new flavors.
your choice of 13 super chip (packed with mini chocolate chips), or columbia chip (with chocolate chips, toffee bits, and walnuts) cookies.
a varying assortment of six different cookies (three of each), beautifully packaged. these are great for hostess gifts or sharing with coworkers and family.
available in a variety of flavors. six per bag.
we are always coming up with new flavors.
our popular walnut levain loaf is sliced thin, brushed with extra virgin olive oil, lightly salted and toasted until golden and crispy. perfect with your favorite cheeses, spreads, or dips. try crumbling them over salads.
show your salad some love!
by popular demand.
toasted pretzel chips seasoned with fresh dill, olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
each bag contains five buns. topped with sesame seeds. soft and perfect for your favorite burger or bbq sandwich.
each bag contains six pull-apart buns. available from memorial day until labor day, or with 48 hours notice.
our take on the polish favorite. we make ours with brioche and add a swirl of walnuts, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon.
soft and buttery. great for french toast or a memorable grilled cheese sandwich.
we offer a rotating variety of local, aritsan cheeses.
castelvetrano
as featured in our ham sandwich.
why get your pie crusts from the freezer aisle when you can buy our housemade, all-butter, flakey pie dough? this is exactly the same dough we use at the bakery for our pies and tarts. one frozen (2-pound) block is enough for one beautiful double-crusted pie or two 10-inch tarts.
chocolate cake simply makes life better. moist chocolate cake chocolate whipped cream rich chocolate frosting
coated with shredded coconut. moist coconut cake (brushed with lemon syrup) lightened lemon cream lemon cream cheese frosting
we're not messing around here. lightly spiced cake (packed with loads of raisins, walnuts and grated carrots) cream cheese frosting with lemon zest
satisfies everyone at the birthday party. buttermilk cake mascarpone whipped cream seasonal fruit, preserves, or lemon curd cream cheese frosting (or vanilla butter cream frosting)
our pastry chef's personal favorite. hazelnut cake (brushed with brandy syrup) raspberry preserves lightly sweetened whipped cream silky tcho chocolate ganache
this square shaped cake can brighten even the gloomiest day. pistachio cake (brushed with lemon syrup) lightened lemon cream lemon cream cheese frosting
a festive, open-sided, two-layer cake. chocolate cake (brushed with rum syrup) cocoa custard with coconut and pecans
sponge cake. (soaked in brandy and espresso) kahlua mascarpone whipped cream. cocoa powder and chocolate shavings.
moist and rich, with a touch of espresso.
served frequenty at the neighboring la medusa, this cake features alternating layers of marsala-brushed white cake and sweetened ricotta filling encased in almond paste. beautifully decorated.
our sexy, grown up version of the classic. moist chocolate cake brandied cherries mascarpone whipped cream silky tcho chocolate ganache
we generally prepare lemon with ginger pecan crust, and chocolate with chocolate hazelnut crust. fresh berries are used when in season. please ask which varieties are available
we offer a variety of tarts, from fresh fruit and frangipane, to lemon meringue. fillings change seasonally
the perfect size for one person, these rustic free-form tarts are filled with seasonal fresh fruit. top with whipped cream or your favorite ice cream
our cupcakes are made in the same yummy varieties as our house cakes, with varying availability. we are happy to take your special orders with 2-days notice.
why get your pie crusts from the freezer aisle when you can buy our housemade, all-butter, flakey pie dough? this is exactly the same dough we use at the bakery for our pies and tarts. one frozen (2-pound) block is enough for one beautiful double-crusted pie or two 10-inch tarts..
black: english breakfast, earl grey, orange dulce; green: hojicha green, jasmine green; herbal: ginger twist, chamomile citrus, mint melange, african nectar (with rooibos)
almond, vanilla, housemade caramel sauce, sugar free vanilla, or hazelnut
Hear from our valued guests
Would be able to spend a week here trying every drink, pastry, quiche, and sandwich and truly wish I could! Wonderful atmosphere and friendly baristas.
The best coffee cake I've ever had, so soft, delicious, perfect amount of sweetness. The workers were kind and helpful, I'll be going back weekly to get my sweet treats. Very fairly priced, $20 for a Whole coffee cake. Wonderful music, wonderful atmosphere, and in a beautiful location.
Best bakery in the Seattle area, I especially like the baguettes but everything at Columbia City Bakery is absolutely wonderful.
I am new to this neighborhood and I'm proud and glad this is our bakery! I just got a whole wheat sourdough and a pistachio snail pastry that is mind-blowing good I'm glad that the pastry wasn't that big else it would be sinful! People commented that they were forced to buy two of the same items and I was concerned at first for someone with a small household but I'm glad that this wasn't the case I was there today :) Staff was so polite and helpful and gave me a recommendation for a loaf with my requirements. Let's support small local businesses! (◍•ᴗ•◍)❤
This bakery is unreal. Every pastry, bread, quiche, everything. So delicious, so well portioned. The coffee and espresso are very good but you should really try to get everything on their menu. You won't be sorry for waiting in the long line. Friendly, efficient service and great prices.
Delicious local bakery in the Columbia City neighborhood. I bought chocolate chip and peanut butter cookies this visit. The chocolate chip cookies are baked with walnuts and toffee. Delicious! They have lots of other tasty options including scones, croissants, sandwiches, and coffee. PS If you found this review helpful, please "heart" it. Thank you!
They make the best peanut butter cookies. I live in Olympia and I've tried to find good peanut butter cookies closer. But none compare. I'll make the drive.
Passed by this place on a Saturday. There was a good queue of people outside waiting to place their orders. It took about 10 minutes or so to get the order in and about another 5 or so minutes to get the order. Looked like there was a good selection of items. Ordered a curry potato and cauliflower hand pie. It was very warm on the outside and a little cool on the inside. The dough was very flaky and a little oily. It was very filled which was nice. I wish I had a little bit of salt to bring out more of the curry flavor. Also ordered a couple of blondies. Liked it because it was a nice big cookie shaped like a brownie. Would be good with some vanilla sauce.
I wish I had photos to share cause the cinnamon roll I had was huge, light, and packed full of flavor that by the time I was done I wanted to wait in line again to get a new one. They offer tons of other food besides that all of which looked and smelled phenomenal.
A mainstay in Columbia City with regular weekend lines around the block, this bakery offers well-executed classics plus some creative twists and flavor combinations. I visited on a weekday to avoid the crowds and that's what I'd recommend! I started with an Alaska breakfast sandwich and a chorizo hand pie, both tasty! The Alaska is served on a very unique sourdough biscuit—somewhere between a biscuit and an English muffin, maybe? It has a nice texture. You absolutely can't miss their seasonal Danish. When I visited, it was plum and cream cheese. The sweet plum, creamy cheese, and flaky crust are an outstanding combo. Another standout is the savory bread pudding. I'm not sure if this is a regular offering, but if not, it absolutely should be. The texture is amazing, especially warmed up, with gooey cheese and crispy bits of bacon. Other favorites for me are the mini fruit pie (or the whole fruit pie, if you're serving a crowd), the coffee cake, and any of their focaccia slices.
Common questions about Columbia City Bakery
Columbia City Bakery is located at 4865 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118, United States, Seattle, WA, United States.
You can reach Columbia City Bakery by calling +1 206-723-6023.
Columbia City Bakery has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 332 customer reviews.
Columbia City Bakery features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible car park.
Columbia City Bakery features the following service options: In-store pick-up, In-store shopping, On-site services, Takeaway, Delivery.
Columbia City Bakery features the following offerings: Coffee.
Columbia City Bakery features the following dining options: Breakfast.
Columbia City Bakery features the following crowd: LGBTQ+ friendly.
Columbia City Bakery features the following planning: Quick visit.
Columbia City Bakery features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Columbia City Bakery features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid street parking.
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