Grand Central Bakery - Eastlake cafe

A delightful bakery with very friendly staff and delicious pastries and sandwiches.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I got their miso caramel latte + tuna salad sandwich. The latte was pretty good but had some miso at the bottom which gave it a grainy texture. I really like their tuna salad sandwich - it’s my go to order. I prefer going on sunny days to enjoy their outdoor seating :)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Consistently good food, reasonable pricing for Seattle.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

If you want to over pay for bad food then this is your place

it felt like a playground in a way. affecting atmosphere
employees were prdfessional, high quality bread and coffee

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Have recently discovered Grand Central as it happens to be near my dentist. It’s basically a Seattle based better version of Panera. I love their cinnamon rolls and their Victrola coffee. It can get a bit busy and crowded even late on weekdays, but I’m usually able to find a seat at their communal table. Bathrooms are clean, but the bus area is often a bit cluttered. Friendly and good.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Beautiful Amazing Local community oriented, nice cozy music and amazing baked goods:-) heavily recommend this place when their buzzer didn't run and my order got delayed they gave me card for a free sandwich of choice

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Super fresh and cozy sandwiches, pastries, soups aaannd even the staff is cool and cozy!
Bottomless drip ☕️ while dining in...woohoo! And, actually exceptionally good coffee.
Seasonal stuff as well. Fresh salmon, summertime 🍅s...just really feels like this place is doing it right.
Happy staff really speaks volumes about a place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery, Cookies, Coffee Cake, Baguette, Cinnamon Bun, Chocolate Croissant, Build Your Own Breakfast Sandwich

I recommend this place 100%, everything here is delicious, pastries, coffee, sandwiches, breakfast. I come here every holiday for breakfast and always try the seasonal menu. This time I had the pumpkin spice latte and chai snickerdoodle cookie, both great and tasty, I also had the cherry danish and it was wonderful. Looking forward for my next visit!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery, Bolo, Cheese Danish

I’ve been coming here with some regularity since moving to the neighborhood in 2023. I have only had great expediences, with the staff and food. They provide courteous, friendly and efficient service, delicious pastries, and a sausage/egg biscuit I add cheddar to that I’ve fallen in love with over the past month or so.

The pumpkin and cream cheese muffin is the best thing I’ve had here, and is seasonal. So moist and flavorful. Get it before it’s gone.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Two of us ordered:
Sandwich - Hazelnut Pesto Chicken Salad $14.25
Turkey Deluxe $17.45
Americano $3.90 16oz
Latte $6.95 16OZ Hazelnut ($0.90)

Food was ok and on the pricier side. Coffee was fine. 3 star experience for food, but +1 for the friendly staff.

Street parking only. A ton of construction going on.

The wait for a sandwich is really long, the sandwich isn’t very big, and the music is very loud, had to eat in my car because I couldn’t stand it. They also pressure you to tip. I’m not tipping if I have to wait 20 minutes for a sandwich.

Lucky to find this true gem. Reminded me of visiting a European bakery. Atmosphere and food...thumbs up!

Dietary restrictions: Visited with my daughter. She commented on the nice vegan and vegetarian options.

Parking: Visited during construction. I bit hard to get around and find parking

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery, Cheese Danish

Great breakfast sandwich, I had to go back the next day for another one. There is no rush to go in the morning because they serve it anytime. Great tuna melt, grilled cheese and the bakery is good too. Coffee is great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Stopped by this morning for a matcha latte and veggie quiche. Both were fantastic! Service was quick and friendly, and the atmosphere was calm though they were quite busy. I could smell their baked goodies from at least a block away. I'll definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5