Crema's Take
“The baristas here work with theatrical precision, pulling shots with the focused intensity of hibachi chefs, and it shows in every cortado—bold, balanced, and exactly what an espresso drink should be. The pastry game is legitimately exceptional; expect beautiful, crave-worthy cardamom breads, gruyere croissants, and cakes that rank among Seattle's best. It's worth arriving before 9:30 AM on weekends to beat the line and snag everything before the display case empties.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. Slow-sit spot. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I really enjoy Temple Pastries. The coffee is tasty, and it's fun to watch the baristas work hibachi chef style. I've had a number of pastries, breads, and cakes from here and they've all been delicious. The atmosphere is nice too - very modern (but still relaxing) set up with…
Visited on a Saturday, the line was long, but moving. The cortado is excellent. Bold, balanced, and exactly what a good espresso drink should be. My friend had the cardamom bread, a solid pairing. As its really busy, seating is non-existent; you’ll be standing at a ledge…
We visited for the first time and can’t wait to go back. The pastries are not only beautiful but some of the best we’ve had in Seattle. We came around 9:30AM on a Saturday, the line was almost to the door but it moved quickly and we had more options than we could decide on. The…
Beautifully prepared and delicious food. Stopped by this morning to load up on pastries for family that was visiting, got a few tea cakes and donuts some savory treats like the gruyere and shallots croissants and tried some new things with the miso caramel cookie. Everything…
Café definitely has a nice atmosphere - bright, modern, and welcoming when you first walk in. The pastry display is beautiful and presented nicely, which is probably part of the appeal. Tried a few times - dine-in and others takeouts. We got different croissants and pastries,…
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