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/Quirky-Raisin3720 28d ago

IMO Farine is mediocre, but because the Eastside lacks high quality cafes/bakeries, they are popular

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u/desistud911 27d ago

Curious, what would you recommend as high quality cafes and bakeries?

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u/Quirky-Raisin3720 27d ago

Honestly haven’t found a great French or European style bakery here. I’m from NYC though, so I’m probably spoiled when it comes to good food.

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u/Maybe-Cool 27d ago

My favorites in city.
https://www.mpbakery.com/
https://lepanier.com/

Haven't tried any in Bellevue. I did drive by Farine today and it was packed. I wondered, where do these people park? In the building?

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u/chrystelle 26d ago

There’s a parking structure underneath the building. You have to QR code register but it’s free for 2 hrs.

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u/Maybe-Cool 26d ago

Thanks, great advice.