Craving pastries and crêpes? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable French eateries around Seattle, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of bakeries and cafés to fulfill your urges.
1. Café Besalu
Topping the list is Café Besalu. Located at 5909 24th Ave. NW (between 60th and 59th streets.) in Ballard, the French bakery-café is the highest rated affordable French restaurant in Seattle, boasting 4.5 stars out of 805 reviews on Yelp.
This spot features a variety of baked snacks and caffeinated beverages. Expect fritters, croissants, muffins, quiche and other freshly baked breakfast and lunch options.
2. Miro Tea
Next up is Ballard's Miro Tea, situated at 5405 Ballard Ave. NW (between Market Street and North 22nd Avenue). With four stars out of 351 reviews on Yelp, the tea room and crêperie has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
Established in 2007, this place aims to offer the best quality ingredients in every cup of tea they serve. Chai tea, tea lattes and iced tea fusions are all available, as is a variety of light, snackable fare. Grab the signature London Fog, which features Earl Grey tea with vanilla and steamed milk, and pair it with a Lemon Pop crêpe. Here's the full menu.
3. La Creperie Voila
Downtown's La Creperie Voila, located at 707 Pike St., Suite 1 (between 7th Ave and Eighth Avenue), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly crêperie and food stand four stars out of 321 reviews.
This spot features both sweet and savory crêpes. Look out for notable options like the hearty Smoked Wild Salmon Lox crêpe with spinach, lemon, herb butter and a scrambled egg, or the sweet Fig and Apple with goat cheese and almonds. Here's the menu.
4. Joe Bar
Joe Bar, a crêperie, bar and coffeeshop in Capitol Hill, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 279 Yelp reviews. Head over to 810 E. Roy St. to see for yourself.
Established in 1997, this bar-café offers breakfast and lunch fare such as paninis, crepes and other small plates. Sweet crêpe options include Nutella and cinnamon sugar, and savory options include wild Alaskan salmon and spinach and pepper. Coffee and tea are also available. The space also features an art gallery. Check out the menu here for a full list of offerings.
5. Cafe Javasti
Over in Roosevelt, check out Cafe Javasti, which has earned four stars out of 111 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the bakery, crêperie and coffeeshop by heading over to 8410 Fifth Ave. NE (between 84th and 85th streets).
Open since 2001, Javasti has "been committed to serving high-quality coffee, pastries and savory items made from scratch daily; and a wide selection of made-to-order crêpes with fresh, seasonal ingredients," according to the website.
Menu options include sweet and savory crêpes. Check out the cinnamon sugar or raspberry jam crêpe to satisfy your sweet tooth; or opt for the egg bacon and tomato crêpe if you're in the mood for something heartier. Coffee and tea are also available if you need a kick. Here's the menu.
