Petit Pierre Bakery

Business Details

6 Years

experience

Artisan French Pastries & Croissants in Seattle, WA

Petit Pierre Bakery is a family-owned French bakery dedicated to crafting fresh, high-quality pastries and desserts using traditional French techniques. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in every product we create, from our signature croissants to our meticulously prepared desserts. Led by award-winning chefs Pierre Poulin and Joanna Chau, we combine decades of experience in Michelin-starred kitchens with a passion for sharing French culinary traditions. We use premium French-imported ingredients while embracing the seasonal bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Our team of skilled bakers and baristas brings warmth and expertise to both our Magnolia flagship location and Phinney Ridge shop.

Recognized as Magnolia's 2024 Business of the Year and Yelp's top pastry destination in Washington, we maintain rigorous quality standards through daily in-house production. Our catering services extend our French pastry artistry to weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. With three Seattle locations including our Capitol Hill pop-up partnership, we serve both locals and visitors seeking authentic French pastries. Our dedication to craftsmanship has earned hundreds of positive reviews and viral recognition for specialties like our Croissant Supreme. We remain committed to being a welcoming neighborhood bakery where every treat reflects our passion for quality and French tradition.

Services

Croissants Custom Cakes Catering Services Pastry Boxes Wedding Cakes Coffee & Wine Brioche Quiches Macarons Mini Pastries

Details

Year established: 2020

Highlights and features

We offer Michelin-trained pastry chefs with decades of international experience
Our croissants use premium French butter and traditional lamination techniques
We received Yelp's Best Pastries in Washington recognition
Our catering services provide custom French pastry menus for special events
We maintain daily in-house production for optimal freshness

What people say

Viral Croissant Supreme Award-winning pastries Expert pastry chefs Beautiful custom cakes Top Seattle bakery

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Services

Croissants

Our signature croissants feature 27 layers of delicate French butter and dough, baked to golden perfection. Available in classic and specialty flavors like Pain au Chocolat and Almond Croissant. Each pastry combines traditional lamination techniques with modern flavor profiles for a unique Seattle experience.

Custom Cakes

We create bespoke cakes for weddings and special events using premium ingredients and artistic presentation. Options include classic flavors like Red Velvet and modern combinations like Chocolate Caramel. Our decorators offer personalized writing and macaron toppings for customized celebrations.

Catering Services

Our catering team provides French-inspired breakfast and lunch boxes for corporate events, weddings, and private parties. Menu options include curated pastry boxes, quiches, and mini tarts with flexible ordering options. We offer custom menu planning and delivery services for Seattle events.

Pastry Boxes

Pre-curated pastry boxes offer convenient options for groups, available in 6, 9, or 12 piece sizes. Sweet selections feature croissants and danishes while savory options include sandwiches and quiches. Customization options allow for specialty items and larger orders.

Mini Pastries

Bite-sized pastries perfect for weddings and large events include mini croissants, quiches, and fruit tarts. Minimum orders start at 12 pieces with various flavor options. These elegant finger foods combine French technique with Seattle seasonality for memorable events.

People

Pierre Poulin

Chef

Born in Paris, Chef Pierre Poulin trained at L'Ecole de Paris de Metiers de la Table and gained 20+ years experience in Michelin-starred restaurants. He specializes in viennoiserie and plated desserts, bringing traditional French techniques to Seattle's bakery scene.

Joanna Chau

Chef

Seattle native Joanna Chau graduated from Seattle Culinary Academy and worked in New York's top restaurants. She combines Pacific Northwest ingredients with French techniques, specializing in chocolate work and pastry innovation for modern creations.

Questions

What makes your croissants special?

Our croissants use 27-layer lamination with premium French butter, combining traditional techniques with modern flavor profiles for a unique Seattle experience.

Do you offer custom cake designs?

Yes, we create custom cakes for weddings and events with personalized flavors, fillings, and decorative elements like macaron toppings and chocolate work.

Where are your bakery locations?

We have three locations: Magnolia (flagship), Phinney Ridge, and a Capitol Hill pop-up partnership with Metier bike shop.

Can you cater events?

Yes, we provide catering services for weddings, corporate events, and private parties with customized pastry boxes, quiches, and mini desserts.

What are your most popular items?

Our Croissant Supreme, Pain au Chocolat, custom cakes, and seasonal specialties like the viral Pistachio Pain au Chocolat are top sellers.

Do you offer dietary options?

We provide gluten-free quiche options and can accommodate some dietary preferences with advance notice through our custom catering services.

Reviews (6)

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Tristan Vargas

Jan 30, 2022 Report

Wow! You can tell the owner takes pride in what he does, the food is beautiful and well presented, the staff are courteous and polite, the prices are fair, all of this makes 5 stars in my opinion. Great work guys, I'll be telling my friends!

James Campbell

Jan 27, 2022 Report

Who doesnt love a pastry or 12? Especially if all of them are perfectly baked and crafted! Petit Pierre is a Magnolia and Seattle favorite. Best place to meet friends and indulge. Or you can even go alone and indulge, no one will judge. Its worth it!

Yu Wu

Jan 26, 2022 Report

Petit Pierre probably knows how to make great pastries, but my visit turned out disappointing. I got a croissant in the early morning after a short wait in line. It looked great, having a nice form with delicate golden layers. The problem is not in the craft, but in the freshness. I have had tons of croissants and this one simply felt not great, slightly soft and moist, with no aroma of butter, it was lackluster. All I needed was saving half of it until I got home and heating it up in the oven for five minutes. Boom, it turned out excellent: flaky and aromatic. An 8am croissant that is not freshly

Jordan Murphy

Dec 06, 2021 Report

Wow! AUTHENTIC French Bakery here in Seattle! From the ambiance to the delicious-looking pastries this place has everything a typical French Bakery would have (though Americanized just a bit... it does need to sell items after all!)
Everyone was so sweet.... I did get any names but I was helped by a *gorgeous* and very young very sweet girl as well as an older gentlemen who was Parisian (we chatted for 2 seconds about France). Perhaps he's the owner or manager. Everything I tried was outstanding (and I did try a few things!) and it was great to sit and relax there. I will DEFINITELY be back and

Poornima Balakrishnan

Dec 06, 2021 Report

Lovely bakery in our neighborhood. We love going here over the weekends to grab their freshly baked croissants. Like us, many neighborhood folks flock here . They used to run out of goods but have been replenishing real quick over the last year. This way even on days we rise late, we get the goodies. Their drinks are a miss often but the bakery treats are lovely. I am a fan of their seasonal goods.

Billie Larson

Nov 23, 2021 Report

I ordered a chocolate caramel cake for my birthday and it was absolutely delicious! Every single guest was raving about the cake and I cant put my fork down on these leftovers! This little bakery is my favorite, from chocolate croissants to birthday cakes, the work is superb. The staff are wonderful people and are the most kind people I have met.