Seattle ranks as a top city for pastry lovers, where to find great pastries in Whatcom
Seattle has been named as the fourth-best city in America for pastry lovers to enjoy bakeries and patisseries, just in time for National Pastry Day. But where can Whatcom County residents get their pastry fix?
A recent report from Lawn Love, a lawn care provider and research website, found the best cities for pastry lovers by researching the access, quality and popularity of bakeries and patisseries in the 200 largest cities in the country.
San Francisco came in first, followed by New York City, Chicago and Seattle in fourth.
For pastry lovers living farther north, where is the best place to get your pastry fix? The Bellingham Herald has put together a list of local bakeries and patisseries in Whatcom County.
Pastry spots in Whatcom County
▪ Makes treats such as raspberry cream cheese Danish pastries, chocolate almond croissants and quiche.
▪ Open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
▪ 1208 10th St. in Bellingham.
▪ Makes pastries such as Danishes, as well as cakes, pies and cookies.
▪ Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
▪ 2054 Main St. in Ferndale.
▪ Sells pastries such as maple walnut Danishes, lemon bear claws, mini pinwheels, apple strudel and chocolate streusel strudels.
▪ There is no storefront, orders can be placed online or by calling and either picked up or delivered.
▪ Orders can be made online, or by calling 360-223-0613. Orders placed by 10 p.m. can be picked up the next morning at 2316 Grant St. in Bellingham, or can be delivered within a 5-mile radius of the pickup address.
▪ Makes authentic Dutch pastries and desserts such as oliebollen and quiche.
▪ Open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
▪ 421 Front St. in Lynden.
▪ Makes delicacies such as croissants, pastry twists and quiches.
▪ There are two locations in Bellingham. The Fairhaven location is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily and is at 1217 Harris Ave. The downtown location is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and is at 308 W. Champion St.
