Opening hours
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Typical hours for bakeries in Seattle
Most bakeries in Seattle open around 7:00 AM and close around 5:00 PM on weekdays; 96% are open on Sundays and 7% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 54 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
5601 1st Avenue SouthSeattle, WA 98108
About Essential Baking Cafe
Located at 5601 1st Avenue South in Seattle, Washington, Essential Baking Cafe is a bakery. It is one of 2,768 places to eat and drink we list in Seattle.
Service options include dine-in.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bakery
- Address
- 5601 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98108
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Popular times (typical for bakeries)
Bakeries are usually busiest around 9 AM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 2 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of bakeries in Seattle.
Typical prices for bakeries across the US
Based on 101 menus with 1,554 priced items from bakeries across the US, the median menu item costs $6.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.00 and $9.99.
We don’t have Essential Baking Cafe’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bakeries across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Croissant | 7% | $3.50 |
| Cheesecake | 4% | $4.99 |
Calculated from 101 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Essential Baking Cafe there are 8 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 52 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (12), Bars & Pubs (10), Burgers & Fast Food (5), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (5).
Competition is light: 1 other bakery is within a mile and 10 within three miles. The closest is Cakes of Paradise, 0.6 mi away.
12 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsSlim's Last Chance< 0.1 mi
- BarbecueBlind Raven BBQ & Catering< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodJack in the Box0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeLadyBug Espresso0.2 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.2 mi
What to expect at a bakery
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Essential Baking Cafe located?
Essential Baking Cafe is located at 5601 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98108.
Does Essential Baking Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Essential Baking Cafe. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near Essential Baking Cafe?
There are 52 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Essential Baking Cafe. Nearby options include Slim's Last Chance (< 0.1 mi), Blind Raven BBQ & Catering (< 0.1 mi), and Jack in the Box (0.1 mi).
Are there other bakeries near Essential Baking Cafe?
1 other bakery within a mile. The closest is Cakes of Paradise, 0.6 mi away.
How much do bakeries across the US cost?
Based on 101 menus with 1,554 priced items from bakeries across the US, the median menu item costs $6.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.00 and $9.99.
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