Honore Artisan Bakery

• Cuisine(s): Bakeries
  Hours: Sun, Sat 8am-4pm, Wed-Fri 7am-4pm
  Price: $ $
• Payment Types: MasterCard, Visa, cash
  Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible
  Serving: Lunch, Snacks
• Alcohol: None
  Reservations: Accepted, Not Necessary
  Parking: Street

Description

Opening a tiny French bakery within easy biking distance of Cafe Besalu seems like sheer madness, but Franz Gilbertson has made a success of his small Ballard shop. Honore's croissants may not top the competitor's, but his eggy, caramelized canalés are unrivaled in this town, as are his airy French macarons—particularly the coffee, pistachio, and coconut-caramel. The kouign (pronounced queen) amman, a buttery pastry with a salty caramel top, is one of the city's great indulgences.