My Celiac disease diagnosis occurred in Seattle back in 2009, when frozen gluten-free bread was a primary grocery store option and gluten-free pasta required online ordering. Luckily, many dietary needs have found new options this past decade.
Now, there are multiple excellent gluten free bakeries in Seattle and the surrounding area serving up everything from breads and pizza crust, to pastries and sweet treats like muffins, cupcakes, and eclairs. If you’re looking for a gluten free bakery in Seattle, whether you’re a Seattleite, or you’re just here for a weekend trip to Seattle, you’re in the right place.
Recommendations from a local Celiac highlight places to obtain outstanding gluten-free baked goods in Seattle.
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Gluten Free Bakeries in Seattle
There are a couple bakeries in Seattle specializing in gluten-free items that have storefronts, along with a pop-up doughnut shop, and a stall at the local farmers markets.
Here are our top choices for excellent gluten free bakeries in Seattle.
Nuflours
Currently, Nuflours is my preferred gluten free bakery located in Seattle. Situated in Capitol Hill on 15th Avenue, they have essentially all the products one could imagine wanting from a gluten free bakery. They also have certified gluten free facilities, so you can feel assured that the items they develop are safe for those of us with Celiac Disease.
Their flour blend comprises millet, sorghum, tapioca, and potato, so no oats to worry about here. I avoid eating oats, so it’s been tragic to see so many gluten free bakeries substituting other flours for gluten free oat flour. Happily, Nuflours hasn’t done that just yet.
Their products are also strongly peanut-free and rice-free, and offer multiple other options for various dietary restrictions if applicable.
Nuflours bakery offers an assortment of baked goods ranging from breads to cakes. Their eclairs, which are outstanding, along with donuts and quiches are favorites. The bakery`s frozen pizza dough is also highly recommended.
With even better news, you can purchase their goods online for delivery across the nation! Everything from muffins and cinnamon rolls to burger buns are available.
Flying Apron
Flying Apron was my initial dedicated gluten free bakery in Seattle, or anywhere else for that matter, way back in 2009 or 2010. They’re a gluten free and plant-based bakery, one of the pioneering ones of their kind in Seattle.
They create all sorts of baked goods – like muffins and cookies – and an ever-changing rotation of more filling breakfast and lunch options like lasagna and pot pie. It’s all plant-based, and they make their cheeses in house, which is quite impressive, I think.
Nowadays, I usually avoid oats (even if they are gluten-free), so many of their baked goods are off limits for me personally. But if oats are fine with you, it`s a great selection. They`re located in West Seattle, a couple blocks away from one of the highly rated coffee shops in Seattle, Sound and Fog, and the West Seattle Farmers Market takes place on Sundays.
It’s somewhat inconvenient to get out to West Seattle with the current roadwork, so make it a half day trip by starting with coffee at Sound and Fog, walk up to Flying Apron, and head out to Alki Beach to enjoy your coffee and gluten free baked goods.
Shambala Bakery
Shambala is a gluten free bakery near Seattle, up in Mount Vernon (one hour north of Seattle), so you might be inquiring why they’re on this list.
We recently found that Shambhala Bakery has a stall at the (OUTSTANDING) Ballard Farmers Market on Sundays, which we feel is a must for any itinerary in Seattle. They also participate in the University District Farmers Market (Saturdays 9am-2pm) and the West Seattle Farmers Market (Sundays 9am-2pm). See more areas where their goods can be obtained here.
They offer selections from their breads, pastries, excellent pizza dough, and more for sale at the farmers market. Be sure to stop by and stock up!
Wink Donuts
Wink Donuts is a small enterprise crafting gluten free donuts in Seattle, found once by me. They appear at local eateries, bars and coffee shops, and were at Ghostfish Brewing, a gluten free brewery there while I visited.
If you are familiar with me, you know that gluten free donuts often provide me with fuel. And Wink`s donuts were truly excellent.
Regrettably, they’re on hiatus presently, but I hope they spring back into action when we return to regular times at some point in the future.
Gluten Free Bakeries Near Seattle
There are two bakeries near Seattle that are worth stopping at if your travels bring you in their vicinity. One is located in Bellevue, just a quarter hour drive east of Seattle, while the other is found in Mount Vernon, around an hour`s drive north of Seattle.
Wildflour Gluten Free Baking Co
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I’m a big fan of theirs now, and they’re going to be a regular stop on my future trips to Seattle. I’m especially fond of their biscotti, which are hard to find gluten free, and their biscuits. Particularly the parmesan herb biscuits, which are incredible fresh out of the oven.
Their baguettes and mini baguettes are also quite pleasant to consume, particularly when heated in the oven, as are their pizza crusts.
Helpful hint: Inquire about their day-old baked goods, which are frozen and sold at a discounted price.
Shambala Bakery & Bistro
If you happen to find yourself up north of Seattle in Mt. Vernon, the Shambala Bistro is essential to visit. All of their products are free of gluten, peanuts, and soy, and their menu mostly contains vegan and vegetarian options.
They have a farm on Camano Island, which is where they grow most of the produce they use at the bakery and bistro. The grains they use – organic millet, teff, quinoa, amaranth, and sorghum – are also locally sourced from the area.
It’s a great spot for lunch – get the falafel gyro or one of their delicious pizzas. And finish your meal with either the sourdough donut holes or the baked elephant ear, neither of which is something you commonly find gluten free.
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