Le Panier was excellent

[Bear Rock NV]

I just got back from a Seattle and Vancouver trip. I love that Pike's Place Market.

Half the fun is walking around and discovering new shops, or food items.

My wife and I really enjoyed the "Very French Bakery" Le Panier. We smelt it down the block and each of the 8 different items we bought and sampled were great. From inside we thought we were in Paris. For example, the macaroons, which I have had frequently and become jaded about, were something to post about.

Suprisingly, the coffee was not impressive. Get your own down the block, maybe at the original Starbucks, or one of the other great Seattle coffee houses.

[skyflyer3]

I agree wholeheartedly - I had a pistachio macaron there this Sunday, and it was wonderful! I've lived here all my life, and never considered it a contender, but I'll be frequenting Le Panier much more often.

[Della]

I love their sandwiches and their baguette......and the place smells so good!

[GourmetLight$]

I love their sandwiches and their baguette......and the place smells so good!

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Many years ago, in the early 90's before I actually moved here, I stopped by when I was staying at the Westin. As I was up to pay for my pain au chocolat, two roaches ran across the counter. I've never been back. I know it was a LONG time ago and many changes have been made since, but I can't bring myself to stop by again.

Cheers,

[Ling]

I like the baguettes and the almond croissants.

[kiliki]

Wow-the macarons I've had there were awful. Maybe someone new is making them, or they are using new recipes? (Mine, on two tries, had brittle, stale shells and chewy centers).

[lala]

I love their sandwiches and their baguette......and the place smells so good!

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Many years ago, in the early 90's before I actually moved here, I stopped by when I was staying at the Westin. As I was up to pay for my pain au chocolat, two roaches ran across the counter. I've never been back. I know it was a LONG time ago and many changes have been made since, but I can't bring myself to stop by again.

Cheers,

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The Pike Place Market is 100 years old next year and located at the waterfront, so it's no surprise that there were roaches, if not other 4, 6 and 8 legged critters. I've been down there at night and seen... well, I don't want to put anyone off their feed. But it's nothing I haven't seen in other historic markets as well.

I enjoy Le Panier, but you have to get there early before the tourists if you want a seat at the window!

Edited September 24, 2006 by lala (log)