Bakeries in Eastsound

“We came here very early on a Thursday morning, and thank goodness this place was open! The coffee was absolutely delicious. There was definitely a line, but it was easy to see why. I ordered a lavender latte—one of the best coffees I’ve had in a long time—while my wife had a vanilla latte, which hit the spot perfectly.

Despite the line stretching out to the street, the barista handled everything with efficiency, warmth, and a big smile on her face. The atmosphere inside is adorable—immaculately clean and thoughtfully decorated (you can see in my photos). Prices are very reasonable, and there’s plenty of street parking nearby.

This was the only coffeehouse open at 7 AM, which made it even more of a gem for us. If you ever get the chance to stop by, I highly recommend it!“

“We always get the most delicious, innovative, unique pastries from Seabird! It is truly a highlight of our week to be able to see what treats are offered and pick out our favorites.“

“Pro Life Tip: when you see a line coming out the front door of a business - GET IN LINE! I was in Eastshore (from Nebraska) to purchase some coffee roasters from a local seller. I had some time to kill before my ferry back to the mainland left, so was walking around the cool downtown of Eastshore. My attention was drawn to a line of humanity spilling out the front door of one business and out onto the sidewalk. A quick Google told me it was a bakery and so I did the most sensible thing and JOINED THE LINE. When I got inside I was delighted to see Kouign Amann at the front of the pastry case. I had only recently learned of this demanding, difficult to make pastry and it was ALL I WANTED. A short wait later one was in my bag/Crumb Catcher! Here it is a week and a half later and i’m STILL THINKING ABOUT IT and writing this review. It was a-MAY-zing and I have little doubt that ANYTHING you choose will be just as memorable. These guys could probably FRANCHISE their knowledge & processes in places like Aspen, Park City, Jackson Hole, etc. - but then again, maybe not. Maybe you need the passion of two classically trained pastry chefs, in their own little wonderful corner of the world (Orcas Island, WA). In any event, if you find yourself on the island, you MUST make Brown Bear Bakery a stop. You will NOT regret it. How ANYONE could give this place ANYTHING less than 5 FULL STARS boggles the imagination.“