Coworkers can make or break your life. Some microwave fish and disrupt an entire floor. Some bring in Fuji Bakery for everyone to try. People should be more like the latter. My partners coworker brought in Fuji for everyone to try. Spirits were high afterwards and word got out. I had to to try it for myself.
Friends came in to visit so we decided that was the perfect time to show off a potentially delicious place for a sweet and quick breakfast. Best bakery in Seattle? I can't say. I don't like to say anything is the best. But it's pretty darn good.
The bakery’s origins trace back to its original location in Bellevue in 2009, and it has since expanded to Seattle-area locations. Chef Takahito Hirai, who previously worked at the three-Michelin-starred Château Restaurant Joël Robuchon in Tokyo, was instrumental in shaping Fuji’s distinctive offerings It's an interesting mix of Japanese and French inspired baked goods.
They currently have two locations, one in Interbay on Elliot Ave and one in the International District. We visited the Interbay location on a cloudy cool Seattle Saturday.
How can you come in here an know exactly what you want? We probably annoyed the workers behind the counter because it probably took us 10 minutes to decide what to get. For the love of god, don't just get one thing. Indulge. It's worth it.
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| Is this good enough for a menu?? Ube Malasada. Matcha Cruffin? Milk Stick?? Crunchy Cream Malasada??? Get it all |
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| Crunchy Cream Malasada, Milk Stick, Strawberry Croissant, Cinnamon Cruffin, Apple Pie Croissant, |
I've actually never heard of a malasada before hand, because I'm an uncultured swine.
They are well known for their crunchy cream malasada which is a variation of the traditional malasada, a Portuguese-style fried doughnut that is soft and pillowy on the inside. What sets the crunchy cream malasada apart is its exterior: it's typically coated in crispy ingredients like cereal (often Frosted Flakes) or sugar to add a crunchy texture. Inside, it's filled with a rich pastry cream, providing a contrast between the crunchy outer layer and the smooth, creamy filling. It was delicious. Everything was.
What caught me off guard was this milk stick. What could this possibly even be? It's described as a baguette-like breadstick filled with a creamy vanilla milk-cream filling. Super simple. But it was so good...I'd eat milk sticks for every meal if I was allowed. Although...I guess I am allowed. So I'll BRB.
As a chronically tired human-being, no breakfast is complete without coffee. Thankfully, Fuji had us covered there too. They have drip and espresso based coffees to prop you up for the morning.
Our friends got a few similar ones, but also got a savory pastry to cut through all the sweet, probably not a terrible idea. They also got an Ube Malasada which looked awesome. It definitely fulfilled their want for great "yeast based donuts" per their request.
I definitely need to come back here, preferentially with an insulin shot.
They have a little bench table inside you can briefly stand at but no real seating inside. There were some outdoor table and chairs that we were able to snag though.
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