Bakery By The Lake At Parkside
601 E Front Ave STE 104, Coeur d'Alene, ID
Crema's Take
“Nestled by the water in Coeur d'Alene, this bakery has earned a devoted following over years of consistently excellent espresso drinks and house-baked sourdough that locals rave about. The team takes real pride in their craft—baristas are trained to pull beautiful americanos with precision, and the pastry case showcases everything from snickerdoodle cookies to sticky buns that keep people coming back. With big lakeside windows, comfortable couches, and a genuine warmth from staff who remember your order, it's the kind of place that feels like your neighborhood spot whether you're settling in with your laptop or meeting a friend.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Had a business meeting here. Loved the atmosphere. The patriotic lights are a great touch. Easy to find location, no parking issues. Family run business. Friendly and attentive staff. Loved the fresh made salad, grab-n-go turkey sandwiches, hot coco and desserts. Manager/owner…
Every drink I've gotten here for the last 4 years has been consistently excellent. Not only do they know how to make good americanos, the management knows how to train the Baristas to be consistent every single time.
A female cashier offered me a rewards card (two free espresso drinks per 22 espresso drinks purchased) on a day this week because she said I come here everyday. The bald guy with a beard who is a manager there overheard this, remembered this, and the next day brought this up and…
The sourdough bread is absolutely amazing. I ordered an iced coffee and something wasn't right. It tasted moldy. Everyone else in my group enjoyed their beverages though. I would come here again for sure.
Had a wonderful first experience here, hopefully not the last. The staff were friendly, and very helpful over a mishap we had with our order. We got the tall black and white mini layer cakes, they were delicious and exactly what we were looking for! Care was obviously taken in…
This bakery is a winner every time! Their breads are delicious, baked goods have all been amazing. Special mention: snicker doodle cookies, extra sour sourdough & sticky buns. They make a really fantastic wet cappuccino with abundant strong foam. Arrive early, they've definitely…
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