It’s time to get down to the basics. Coffee! I enjoyed an Americano, which I found to be excellent, especially if paired with a very sweet pastry. The perfect strength & flavor! Since I was in Seattle a short period of time, I wanted to try as many baked goods as I could. That meant something sweet, something fall, & you can’t forget the fresh bread! I started with an orange hazelnut pinwheel. Warning: the orange glaze is definitely on the sweet side. It’s almost as if the bottom of the pastry is drenched in a sweet syrup. However, it’s croissant texture and the addition of walnuts provide an excellent balance. Macrina does feature a variety of fruit in their menu mostly including apricot and raisin. This is one reason why I adore Macrina Bakery! I would definitely recommend visiting Seattle in the fall! Not only are the leaves changing and the air crisp, but the café’s begin to feature their autumn menus! The Macrina autumn menu features everything from peanut butter cakes to pear and ginger upside down cake. A very impressive selection in my opinion! I also enjoyed a pecan streusel pumpkin pie bar. Intensely pumpkin and butternut squash flavor. The bar had little pecan flavor as the pumpkin overpowered most of the pastry. It was delicious and the perfect autumn delight!
Macrina does have some packaged items including breads and granola. If you are a baker, or like something sweet every now and then, I would purchase a recipe book! They do offer an older copy, but the new addition has amazing photographs! I definitely plan to try out some recipes! Macrina is perfect for early morning grabs & afternoon coffee dates with friends. A great menu with seasonal selections! Love always, Mia.
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Sandra Ceko
11/28/2016 01:17:22 pm
I've had the orange hazelnut pinwheel at the Marina Bakery in Seattle. It was on the sweet side, but so so good!
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AuthorHi guys! My passion is anything and everything SWEET! I am a graduate from Los Angeles, California with a hospitality degree. I have experienced many inspiring delights of the world as I have traveled here & there. Whatever the future may bring, I will always observe with my eyes & enjoy with my heart. Love Always, MARIA CEKO (Mia) Always #HEARTInspired Archives
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