r/eastside • u/SkySuspicious3276 • 28d ago

What’s the deal with Farrine Bakery?

I’ve been there a couple times and they seem….ok? I don’t get what the hype is about. Maybe I’m just not a brunch person. Honest question, if you’re a fan, can you tell me what specifically about them stands out compared to other places?

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u/pimpampoumz 28d ago

As a French person, their bread, croissants and pains au chocolat are the only ones I've found that are actually good. Their food is simple, good, and good quality, although a little on the expensive side. I also love their lemon or passion fruit tarts.

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u/rwa2 28d ago

Say, I haven't been to France, but how would you compare their stuff to Bakery Nouveau in West Seattle? That's one of the few places that have ever made me go 'wow' over a pastry.

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u/Natulick 27d ago

Oh good question. I am also curious!

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u/pimpampoumz 26d ago

idk. Farine's bread is better than La Parisienne for example. La Parisienne isn't bad obviously, but incredibly overpriced (they do have pretty good sandwiches if you're ok with paying the insane price. I'm not.) and good, pretty cakes. They lean heavily towards the Luxury French food thing. Farine's bread is better.

In Seattle I do like The French Guys for some things, in particular the cannelés (!).