Ballard Scandinavian bakery known for kringle and old-school pastries
Based on 1,652 reviews
authentic Scandinavianold-school recipes
affordable
open daily
dated interiornot modern French stylecash-friendly only sometimes
$10/person
Best for: Anyone wanting authentic Scandinavian pastries (kringle, kransekake) · Early morning pastry run (opens 5:30am, seven days a week) · Ballard locals on a budget
Busiest: Weekend mornings (8-11am) and holiday weeks
Reservations: No reservations
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6 dishes
Kringle
$12.00
Pretzel-shaped Danish pastry filled with almond paste and remonce, topped with sliced almonds
Danish Pastries
$4.00
Rotating selection with fruit, custard, and almond fillings — old-school recipes, generous sizes
Marzipan Cake
$7.00
Layers of sponge with custard and a marzipan exterior — a Danish staple
Cardamom Bread
$8.00
Braided sweet bread spiced with cardamom — a Scandinavian breakfast classic
Cream Puffs
$5.00
Choux shells filled with whipped cream and dusted with powdered sugar
