LOVE the palmiers, the delicious desserts, the croissants, the breads...the smells! Hard to maneuver inside since their lines are long-ish. But they compensate for this by having plenty of staff on hand to keep everything flowing smoothly. The baguettes are true French baguettes, not the fake American kind found in Safeway. I wish Cucina Fresca was still there, since I used to buy my fresh pasta and sauces from them, then head to Le Panier for breads and desserts, and DeLaurenti's for the wine. Pike Place Market rocks! Wish there was a Le Panier in Tacoma.....My mom started me on this great tradition and when I take my kids up to Seattle, we always stop here for a little treat.
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