Bakery Nouveau
Seattle, Washington
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Named best bakery in town multiple times, Nouveau opened its doors to the public more than 20 years ago, and continues to make history with its tasty french-inspired pastries you can order at the counter. Every little bite of any of their one-of-a kind creations is pure magic, from the breakfast pastries to the bread. As for desserts, give the Phoenix Cake a try (a cool creamy mousse), which is one of their classics.
Cafés
Seattle is home to both Starbucks and Tully's Coffee but these two caffeine-driven powerhouses are not alone in café offerings of the city. Many independent cafés are finding their niche with a wide-variety of coffee roasts and specialty pastries and food items. A short walk in most any direction will bring you quickly to a café to enjoy a unique treat and a cup of Joe. True coffee worshipers should visit the very first Starbucks which opened in 1971 in the Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle. Because the Market is a historic district with design guidelines, the store retains its original look.