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The Best Bakery & Desserts in North Seattle (2026)

North Seattle's top-ranked bakery & desserts is Lil' Tiger Ice Cream in Lake City, scoring 93/100 across 412 verified reviews.

Croissants, donuts, cakes, and cookies that bring people back weekly. The bakeries that make North Seattle smell like home.

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18 picks across North Seattle

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Markers are coloured by score: green ≥ 70, blue 40-69, rust under 40.

The Top 20

Best Bakery & Desserts in North Seattle

Twenty top picks across every sub-type, ranked by the same transparent formula.

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  1. 1

    Lil' Tiger Ice Cream

    Bakery & Desserts

    Lake City · Seattle

    Lil' Tiger Ice Cream is a restaurant in Lake City.

    casual cozy trendy solo dining
    93 /100
    412 reviews
  2. 2

    Kelly Cannoli

    Bakery & Desserts

    Lake City · Seattle · $$

    Kelly Cannoli is a restaurant in Lake City, mid-priced.

    91 /100
    368 reviews
  3. 3

    Lá Liath Bakery

    Bakery & Desserts

    U-District · Seattle · $

    Lá Liath Bakery is a bakery in U District, budget-friendly.

    91 /100
    88 reviews
  4. 4

    Tall Grass Bakery

    Bakery & Desserts

    Ballard · Seattle · $$

    Tall Grass Bakery is a bakery in Ballard, mid-priced.

    lgbtq+ friendly
    90 /100
    331 reviews
  5. 5

    Sea Wolf Bakers

    Bakery & Desserts

    Wallingford · Seattle · $$

    Sea Wolf Bakers is a mid-priced restaurant in Wallingford, known for lgbtq+ friendly.

    lgbtq+ friendly
    90 /100
    1,560 reviews
  6. 6

    Tres Lecheria

    Bakery & Desserts

    Wallingford · Seattle · $$

    Tres Lecheria is a bakery in Wallingford, mid-priced.

    lgbtq+ friendly
    89 /100
    241 reviews
  7. 7

    Honoré Artisan Bakery

    Bakery & Desserts

    Ballard · Seattle · $$

    Honoré Artisan Bakery is a bakery in Ballard, mid-priced.

    88 /100
    522 reviews
  8. 8

    Irwin's Neighborhood Bakery and Cafe

    Bakery & Desserts

    Wallingford · Seattle · $$

    Irwin's Neighborhood Bakery and Cafe is a bakery in Wallingford ($$), where locals come for great dessert, great tea selection, and breakfast.

    casual cozy trendy great coffee
    87 /100
    586 reviews
  9. 9

    Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery

    Bakery & Desserts

    Ballard · Seattle · $$

    Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery is a bakery in Ballard, mid-priced.

    casual cozy trendy fast service
    83 /100
    1,564 reviews
  10. 10

    Grand Central Bakery - Wallingford cafe

    Bakery & Desserts

    Wallingford · Seattle · $$

    Grand Central Bakery - Wallingford cafe is a bakery in Wallingford ($$), where locals come for lgbtq+ friendly and transgender safespace.

    lgbtq+ friendly transgender safespace
    82 /100
    341 reviews
  11. 11

    Mighty-O Donuts (Fremont)

    Bakery & Desserts

    Fremont · Seattle · $$

    Mighty-O Donuts (Fremont) is a bakery in Fremont ($$), where locals come for family-friendly.

    casual great coffee solo dining family-friendly
    81 /100
    641 reviews
  12. 12

    Frankie & Jo's Ice Cream

    Bakery & Desserts

    Ballard

    Frankie & Jo's Ice Cream is a bakery in Ballard.

    Score TBD
  13. 13

    Larsen's Danish Bakery

    Bakery & Desserts

    Ballard

    Larsen's Danish Bakery is a bakery in Ballard.

    Score TBD
  14. 14

    Lyon's Pride Pastries

    Bakery & Desserts

    Greenwood

    Lyon's Pride Pastries is a bakery in Greenwood.

    Score TBD
  15. 15

    A La Mode Pies

    Bakery & Desserts

    Phinney Ridge

    A La Mode Pies is a bakery in Phinney Ridge.

    Score TBD
  16. 16

    Bluebird Ice Cream

    Bakery & Desserts

    Wallingford

    Bluebird Ice Cream is a bakery in Wallingford.

    Score TBD
  17. 17

    Molly Moon's Ice Cream - Wallingford

    Bakery & Desserts

    Wallingford

    Molly Moon's Ice Cream - Wallingford is a bakery in Wallingford.

    Score TBD
  18. 18

    Top Pot Doughnuts - Wedgwood

    Bakery & Desserts

    Wedgwood

    Top Pot Doughnuts - Wedgwood is a bakery in Wedgwood.

    Score TBD
FAQ

Common questions about Bakery & Desserts in North Seattle

What is the best Bakery & Desserts in North Seattle?
Lil' Tiger Ice Cream in Lake City currently ranks #1 with a composite score of 93 out of 100. Lil' Tiger Ice Cream is a restaurant in Lake City.
How do you rank Bakery & Desserts in North Seattle?
We rank by review quality (75%), community engagement (10%), editor and trust signals (10%), and social sentiment (5%). Sponsored listings are clearly labeled and never affect ranking.
How many Bakery & Desserts are in this list?
18 ranked Bakery & Desserts in North Seattle, refreshed regularly.
Where can I find Bakery & Desserts in Ballard?
Tall Grass Bakery is the current top-ranked pick for Bakery & Desserts in Ballard, with a composite score of 90 out of 100.
Where can I find Bakery & Desserts in Fremont?
Mighty-O Donuts (Fremont) is the current top-ranked pick for Bakery & Desserts in Fremont, with a composite score of 81 out of 100.
Where can I find Bakery & Desserts in Wallingford?
Sea Wolf Bakers is the current top-ranked pick for Bakery & Desserts in Wallingford, with a composite score of 90 out of 100.
What neighborhoods does this list cover?
This list covers 8 North Seattle neighborhoods: Lake City, U-District, Ballard, Wallingford, Fremont, Greenwood, Phinney Ridge, Wedgwood.
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