Reviews of Grand Central Bakery - Wallingford. (Bakery) in Seattle (Washington).

Grand Central Bakery - Wallingford

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1607 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Grand Central Bakery - Wallingford

Leigh Wright

Their breakfast sandwiches are so amazing. Their eggs are extremely fresh and cooked to perfection. Staff is so kind, they have been short staffed but the staff wouldn’t make you think that. Will be going here regularly now.

Saksham B

As the name suggests, lots of bakery options with good coffee. There’s a good variety of vegetarian sandwiches, and some goods to help cook at home too. It’s somewhat expensive - $12 for a veggie sandwich.

Matty B

Got a sourdough loaf, and a pretty-good breakfast sandwich. I’ll likely try the bacon next time, as the sausage was a smidge on the bland side.

Spencer T

Newly opened bakery right in the middle of "downtown" Wallingford! They're currently still in soft opening, but a sign outside their door says that they'll be starting regular hours tomorrow. Ambiance is very relaxed, with seating capacity of maybe 25-30 on tables and another 15 for bar seating. Interior is quite large for a bakery, with high ceilings and a good lighting. Lots of families when I went. I ordered a latte, chocolate croissant, and their sausage egg biscuit. The pastry and latte were both good; the sausage biscuit was a little plain, but otherwise decent. Service was timely in spite of the soft opening, and everyone was very friendly. I'd give a 5 star for the location and vibe, and a 4 star for the food.

Heidi la

My favorite bakery newly opened in the "heart" of Wallingford! Some of the best bread in Seattle. Amazing breakfast with great service. Want to try a bread? Ask for a sample!

elizabeth moore

Stopped in for a Ruben Sandwich. It was very good. The slaw they put on it is very sour and very very good. Grab some napkins and enjoy!!! Peanut butter cookie good also.

Andrew Revis

Amazing restaurant to have in the Wallingford neighborhood. It's like a better version of Panera. Great bakery items and great service. Definitely recommend for a quick bite or stop in before heading to work. The breakfast biscuit sandwiches are great!

Joshua Pritchard

Honestly, I'm not quite sure what all the 5 star reviews are about. I'm a foodie, I love trying new places and I go off of reviews quite a bit so I don't feel my money was wasted. For Grand Central Bakery, my friend & I had high expectations. The reviews ranted about their baked goods. So naturally, we went there to get some baked goods at the Bakery. We ordered an Ice Roll, a Cinnamon roll and quiche and a pumpkin spiced espresso. I'm not sure quite how to put this. I felt, for the price, we would have been better off going to the grocery store and buying a Pillsbury cinnamon roll can and baking our own and that would have been 100x and I do mean 100 times better. The Iceroll, tasted like it was icing put on a slice of white wonder bread. It was bland, and the icing lacked luster. The cinnamon roll didn't have icing on it, it was an overcooked brick, that was slightly moist in the center and there wasn't really an existing gooey factor. It tasted more like cinnamon bread, when you place butter on bread, ad cinnamon and sugar and bake it. Except, this cinnamon roll seemed like it wasn't even made with butter. It was hard, with a ton of cinnamon put on top of it, and bland. Now the quiche, the saving grace of the $20 experience. It was actually done pretty well, the crust was light and the egg was done almost correctly. My friend really liked the pudding like egg mixture where as I prefer my quiche to be a little more firm (similar to egg bites from Starbucks) However, the flavor of the quiche was on point. I just wasn't a fan of the egg texture and look seeming slightly undercooked. Overall, I wouldn't say a professional baker is responsible for these treats, it seems like someone who just started baking who doesn't taste their product or know what a cinnamon roll is supposed to taste like made these. I was pretty disappointed. Hopefully they pay attention to their reviews and try to make corrections. If they reach out and make some adjustments, I'd be more than happy to give them another chance. Grand Central Bakery, I'm sorry to say, you didn't make the cut. Please educate your bakers on how to properly prepare and bake their items better or I can see this business lasting only because of location, not because of taste.

Bart Claeys

I try to love this place, but they can't seem to get my order right. I've been here 4 times now, and each time there have been issues with my coffee order. The espresso machine is either broken or employees are not trained to use it. Nonetheless they keep on selling me espresso to then call me back offering decaf or drip coffee. Additionally there are too many stools at the street side window, it's impossible to squeeze through without removing a stool first. Summarized: I am doing my best to love this place, but it's not running smooth at this moment. Update: The espresso problems are behind us! Next problem: Vent is blasting cold air, it's freezing here, it's warmer outside (and it's winter).

PntA Prmz

Good breakfast, nice and friendly staff! Varieties of bread, pastry and coffee and Seasonal options are always available!

Rachel Johnson

I've been a fan of Grand Central for years and used to frequent the Pioneer Square location when I worked nearby. Each time that I've visited the Wallingford location, I've unfortunately been disappointed. The food is usually good (veggie grinder & tuna melt are our favorites). That said, the wait times are consistently very long and unpredictable. I am fully sympathetic to the short-staffed situation, and that prep times might be longer than usual. That's totally fine and understandable. But every time I pre-order lunch, I show up at the designated pick-up time (or even a few minutes late), and it has *never* been ready. Often times, I will stand around waiting for an additional 15 minutes, and the staff has never been apologetic about the very long, unexplained wait. If the wait times will continue to be drawn out, *please* update expectations for when folks make orders. The current situation makes it impossible to plan a lunch break and therefore an ineffective choice for me, so I probably will not be coming back anytime soon.

Melissa

Friendly staff and delicious baked goods! I go for the jammers, but the blueberry muffins are good too.

Lindy Langum

I love this GCB. I've been many times to various locations. I love the large windows in this location. They have an awesome selection of pastries and sandwiches. I love their breakfast sandwiches on croissants and so many pastries (drool)! I usually go on weekdays, but I went on a really busy Saturday and there was a good line. I was expecting it to take forever, but nope, so pleasantly surprised how quickly I received my order. Also, do try the take home pizza dough (wheat) but do follow the directions defrosting as it does take a few hours.

Bahram Banisadr

A Seattle staple, you can’t go wrong coming for breakfast or lunch. I highly recommend the bacon egg croissant with avocado. The make it fresh and it takes ~10 minutes, but you’re not getting some premade semi-gross thing. Start your morning right.

Sarah Renee

Service was great - I had the croissant egg and cheese sandwich and thought it was perfect. Not too heavy or too greasy like many breakfast sandwiches you find in America. Thank god some places are practicing portion control. Do not expect to get your hot food quickly, I assume they are made to order as it was very fresh. I also like that the space has a lot of seating, giant windows and a nice patio.

David Han

First thing I noticed when coming was the bread! All so beautiful and we'll baked. Also had delicious breakfast sandwich to start the day. The crew is super nice and helpful. Parking shouldn't be bad at all, but depends on time and day. Come get your daily fix of carbs and caffeine here!

Mark Charonis

The staff and pastries are wonderful. There hours of operation are awful. They keep closing at different times. Three times I went there and they were closed when they were suppose to be open. Difficult to keep going to a place that hours vary so much.

Pamela Nygaard

Their food is ahhhh-mazing! Huge sandwiches with complex flavors an delicious combinations. Their pastries and breads are truly delicious! Sadly, they don’t have any gluten free options, but everything that they do serve is great!

J M

**Update 7/19/2019*** We've tried many of the sandwiches now. The worst was a breakfast sandwich with a meager egg and lonely slice of bacon in the middle of a croissant, way too many underpopulated bites. The better ones are more thought out, but the bread has been the highlight of each. Feels like they haven't done their sandwich development work - too many dry sandwiches. Make sure yours has some kind of spread or binding ingredient, get melted cheese on the breakfast sandwich, for example, otherwise you might feel disappointed by a seriously lacking sandwich. Original review June 2019 A much anticipated and needed addition to the neighborhood! A nice largish bakery, seems to be becoming a community staple. Staff overall are helpful and friendly. Since they've opened, we've tried almost every pastry they have and a few other menu items. Some observations - baked goods are amazing and delicious, coffee good. The current biggest issue is the line and the lack of it's management. On a more packed day, if there is a mixture of folks ordering baked goods and folks ordering just coffee and/or sandwiches, these two groups tend to split as the line reaches the bakery counter. This seems to cause confusion for both customers and the counter staff. On a slow day, if we are browsing the bakery case, just taking our time, people will cue up behind us and we have to wave them on or encourage staff to help them first. A few suggestions - 1) have a 'take a number' system, so folks can browse the bakery case and have their selection in mind when it's their turn 2) have someone at the counter guiding the line, asking people to step forward, aside, towards the counter, etc (us Wallingfordians are a leisurely, entitled bunch and tend to need more formal guidance). 3) move something around, either the rope that designates the line or the bakery case. We love this spot and hope attention and effort will be put towards resolving the significant line issue.

Asher Hedberg

Looking for a quick snack, a coffee, or a filling lunch? Look no further than Grand Central Bakery! They have an amazing selection of baked goods, coffee, tea, sandwiches, salads, take-and-bake products and more. I have tried many items including the German Ham sandwich, the Tuna Sandwich, many breakfast sandwiches/biscuits, cinnamon rolls, cookies, blondies, oat bars, croissants and much more. The only "complaint" is that they go heavy with their amazing mayo, but you would never hear me actually complain about it. Overall my favorite thing is their Japanese Method Iced Coffee, which drinks like iced tea but kicks like coffee, and the fact they give you one free refill only makes it better. Ample seating inside and out makes this an ideal place to grab a quick bite or stay and work. Make sure to pick up a rewards card for their bread and coffee, and keep an eye out for their online ordering which is coming soon!

Renganathan Ramamoorthy

The best Pacific Northwest native bakery with delicious coffee. Being a vegetarian, their veggie grinder is one of the best cold sandwiches in the Pacific Northwest. Combined with an 8oz cappuccino, it’s definitely a favorite that I continue to come back to. Their baked pastries are totally delicious too.

Phuong Hua

Quiche is amazing. Soft and fluffy. I could eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great service. Latte is great. Plenty of seating. Check it out.

Harriet Moxey

Super delicious pastries and sandwiches- the tuna sandwich is really good and so is the seasonal fruit danish! They have other Seattle locations too, recommend

Michael Holbrook

Delicious breakfast pastries and the little quiches are always delicious (they have veggie and meat options each day).

Adaline Simonian

The bread is just... amazing. Fluffy, soft, moist, and delicious. However, their pastries are a bit on the bready side, and it's not quite what I was looking for. Occasionally the bread is let to rise for a bit long and you end up with slices that are more air than bread. But on the whole, I still love this bakery and will be back for more!

Casey Daly

Honestly I’m a little bummed, GC has been my go to local cafe since they opened in the neighborhood. I brought my ESA dog in to get coffee and was told by the barista that she wasn’t allowed. When I explained she’s a certified ESA I was met with rude and sarcastic behavior from a barista. I know plenty of people lie for their pets, but it just ends up leaving the people who truly need this service in social settings feel unwelcome. Case in point right here. Irwin’s and Mas Cafe are always kind and greet us with a treat so that’s where we go now.

Richard Bond

Just what you want. Try the coffee cake, or the cinnamon roll brioche. Or anything else in the display case, frankly... I go in every other week to start my weekend off and I am never disappointed. Oh, the people are super friendly too. :)

Brigid Ciganik

Very consistent with high quality that's come to be expected from Grand Central. Got a variety of items; all were good. One constructive: staff needs to know whether rye bread contains caraway seeds (it does).

Kama

Fresh 🥪, really good. I got the blue cheese steak sandwich and loved it. I don't even like blue cheese. Everything tasted good and fresh. …

Douglas Pearson

Solid but not spectacular. It's a nice cafe setting but the bakery oddly leaves a bit to be desired to my mind. Fresh baked bread should be an amazing experience and here I just don't feel that somehow

Timothy Brown

Iced americano tasted like dishwater. Iced coffee is a better choice for sure. Cookie was decent. Breakfast sando was excellent. Staff was nice.

Linda C

Delicious food. BUT Wallingford sidewalk is very narrow and your waiting customers are not allowing social distancing from each other nor from people walking by. Please rethink where you ask people to wait? Maybe along the west side of your building on the side street? I definitely have to rethink ordering from you because this setup is so stressful.

Carole Lyn White Riesenberg

The first time I went to GCB in Seattle, I couldn't wait to go back. My biscuit was tender, flakey, buttery,and delicious. I got the "Build Your Own" with egg over medium, avocado, and cheddar cheese. The next time I went back, I ordered the same biscuit with Swiss cheese in place of the cheddar. Here's the rub: the biscuit was so tough (over baked?), that I couldn't cut through the crust. This biscuit is close to a $10.00 investment so shouldn't they make sure that they are just right?

Sara Manning

Best quiche ever! Also, made my morning with the staffs music selection at the Wallingford location! You guys rock!

Jack Dail

Great place for fresh breakfast sandwiches and great hot coffee!! Fast friendly service.

Kai Pan

High speed WiFi and good Victrola coffee. While it was amazing to go there in the summer because the sun shines on their porch, in the winter it is frigid even inside. I wish they would improve their insulation.

SC Dolfan

Love their sourdough bread. They'll slice a loaf to take home. It's light but still chewy, and makes great toast. Unfortunately they sometimes run out.

Oneil Kwangwanh

A solid 3. I live in the neighborhood and come here often. The food and coffee is good. Prices are on the steep end and customer service is often poor. Employees seem to treat you as an inconvenience.

Tony Dangerfield

Holy wow the sandwiches here are amazing. Very friendly service.

Natalie Le

I like their coffee and the space but the bread and pastries felt pretty average.

Frances Eckrich

Delicious bread, fantastic sandwiches, and the cookies are *divine.* Pleasant building too, you can sit outside in warm weather, or be by the open window. It's pricey, but that's what I'd expect for the Wallingford area.

Atari Betamax

Great coffee! Delicious fresh sandwiches on yummy bread. Super friendly staff and fast service. Highly recommend!

Tony Chung

Amazing pecan pull apart. Latte was excellent. Friendly and attentive service. Great atmosphere.

Hector Barbera

Only one visit so far but the baked goods were great.

Will Pierce

Good food but get there early or the selection is minimal

S Ng

Sandwiches are pretty good, but pick up not the best. Didn't know where my online order was and took a while to figure it out

Edlyn D'Souza

I love this place at its new location in Wallingford. There are lots of low-waste options if you are trying to make that a part of your routine. The staff has been extremely pleasant when it's slow and even during peak times. I really appreciate that.

James Payton

Fantastic Baked Goods!! Recommend the bacon & cheese quiche.

Daniel Bettis

Absolutely amazing food. The best breakfeast I've ever had. Staff is friendly and coffee is amazing.

Mattison Hain

The bread and cookies were top tier although things have gotten a little expensive:(

Mark Perry

Little longer wait than expected but food is so good. Tuna melt is fantastic

Phil Morris

Amazingly good French Ham sandwich. Wow! Great bread, everything fresh. Yum.

Neda Javadpour

They bake the best sourdough loaf in Seattle in my opinion

Max Bellmore

friendly staff, Good selection of pastries. A little expensive but worth it.

Greg Vetterick

It's awesome to be able to walk up and get takeaway bread loaves (and sometimes other goodies)

Michael Putnam

Excellent bread, our go-to spot for breakfast sandwiches. Order ahead to avoid the line!

Roxanna M

Good food and pretty quick, though they do run out of items frequently. Lines can get long but move fairly quickly.

Tarry Masters (TJM)

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Luz M. Rodriguez

My first visit & it was great. Purchased quite a few items & brought goodies home with me.

EKta Purswani

It has good inhouse and outdoor seating arrangement. The coffee was good.

Ari Kohn

Only complaint is no cherry pie!! If they made it, I know it would be perfect / wonderful / high quality!

Ron Wilhelm

Nice selection of standard and updated pastries. Lovely space and outdoor seating 👍 …

Elizabeth Kang

Delicious sandwiches and lattes!

Raeanna Fisher

Delicious baked goods, a fantastic latte, and friendly staff.

Phillip Wilson-Camhi

Everything there is great but I go for the cheddar egg biscuit!

Beomseok Lee

I like this place. Their coffee and sandwiches are really good.

Sudeeth Manohara

It's awesome sandwich and great costumes service

C.J. Collier

Great Quiche! Had a lovely breakfast with my daughter.

Nat C

Delicious! We go here all the time and are never disappointed!

johnwwhite2

Nice, airy location in Wallingford....my tuna sammich was delish....as was the pickle!

Diane Lenihan

Absolutely loved my German Ham sandwich.

Cat

Their baked goods and breakfast biscuit are delicious.

Michael Watts

Good place but often seems understaffed so don’t come unless you have time to wait.

Mark Larson

Food is overrated and too expensive, coffee is good.

Karen Alexandra Martinez

What a delicious place! Everything with cinnamon taste amazing.

Alan Ho

Good breakfast sandwiches but a little pricey.

lisa beach

Great food and nice folks behind the counter.

Angel M. Esperas

Yum! Delicious. More vegan options, please!

Maria Megill

Yummy decafe mocha latte with oat milk.

Kaylessgirl

Amazing food and great customer service!

Renée Burton

Nice staff. Good food.

Heather Glow (Enigmas journey)

Great staff alwaya helpful and accomadating

Amit Ohad

Pastries are reasonable, sandwiches, I highly recommend

Kathleen Tutu ma.

Cappuccino was wonderful, breads delish.

amber kirkman

Amazing breakfast sandwich!!

Mike S

So good, I love everything about it.

Holly Townes

Live this bakery. So glad it's now in my neighborhood

Lilith

The person at the counter tonight couldn't have been nicer

Stephanie Scott

Great on the go breakfast!

Larry French

Good baked goods, OK coffee

Celeste Valle

Love their chai latte

Evan Grossi

My go to breakfast place in Seattle

Ari Kohn

Love Grand Central Bakery!!

Vadivu Sivam

Amazing breads and cappuccino

Tracy Porter

Great bakery items

JOHN AND JOANN NICON

Yummy?

Andrei USA

Very delishes!

Yelena Plyasova

Excellent!!!!!!!

dschubba69

Tasty, nice clean place with cheerful and helpful staff. Great sandwich and soup spot.

sweetDays

(Translation) Very friendly and professional. Order a breakfast. And we waited a few minutes but for the quality. It's worth it. Excellent service and delicious (Original) Muy amables y profesionales. Ordene el un desayuno. Y esperamos unos cuántos minutos pero por la calidad. Vale la pena. Excelente servicio y delicioso

Marin Madeline

(Translation) the bread is good at a fair price. as a french in seattle, this all stars (Original) le pain est bon à un prix honnête. en tant que français a seattle, cela toutes les étoiles

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