Blackbird Bakery
| Blackbird Bakery | |
|---|---|
 The bakery's exterior in 2023 | |
| Restaurant information | |
| City | Bainbridge Island |
| State | Washington |
| Country | United States |
Blackbird Bakery is a bakery on Bainbridge Island, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] Established in 1999, the business is owned by Jeff Shepard and Heidi Umphenour. The menu includes various pastries and desserts, as well as coffee and other drinks.
Description
Blackbird Bakery's shop is on Winslow Way East, on Bainbridge Island. The bakery has window seating[2] and serves cakes, cookies,[3] muffins,[4] scones, pies,[5] tarts,[6] and other pastries and desserts, as well as quiches and soups. Blackbird also offers coffee[7] and espresso drinks, as well as tea.[8] According to Seattle Metropolitan, "Downtowners, rolls of croissant dough dipped in vanilla sugar, have become a signature."[9] The Helen's French Roll has been described as a "minimalist-chic cousin" to coffee cake.[10] The shop serves toast with jam,[11] and bakes various kinds of bread, including oatmeal and multigrain varieties.[6]
History
Blackbird opened in 1999.[12][13] It is owned by Jeff Shepard and Heidi Umphenour, and has a "sister" establishment, Fork & Spoon.[14]
Umphenour's foot broke in multiple places when an oven exploded at the bakery.[15]
Reception
Lonely Planet Seattle recommends Blackbird for food when visiting Bainbridge Island.[16] Allison Williams and Allecia Vermillion included the business in Seattle Metropolitan's 2021 list of ten "sweet bakery day trips" from the city.[9] In 2023, Vermillion said Blackbird "is basically the old guard in Bainbridge".[11] The Seattle Times said the bakery was "a big hit with islanders and tourists" in 2022.[17] Frommer's has called the cookies and pastries "good".[18] Northwest Travel & Life has recommended the Brioche Cinnamon Roll,[19] and Seattle Magazine has recommended the quiches.[20] In 2024, Aimee Rizzo and Kayla Sager-Riley of The Infatuation called the Helen's French Roll among the best pastries in the Puget Sound region, and said the blueberry scone with a lemon glaze "is also a non-negotiable".[21]
References
- ^ "Biking to bakeries: 5 ideas, from Seattle to Lopez to the Methow Valley". The Seattle Times. 2016-07-07. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Fodor's Pacific Northwest: With Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver. Fodor's Travel. 2011. ISBN 978-1-4000-0512-3.
- ^ Ernst, Chloe (2020-06-01). Day Trips® from Seattle: Getaway Ideas For The Local Traveler. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4930-4413-9.
- ^ Friedman, Jay (2024-04-05). "How to Spend an Incredible Food-Filled Day on Bainbridge Island". Eater Seattle. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "From 'Yes' to 'I do': Ensuring your big day reflects you | Kitsap Week". Kitsap Daily News. 2011-02-03. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ a b Ferguson, Caroline. "The Mouthful: Lunch at Blackbird Bakery". The Spectator. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Williams, Allison (2019-06-18). Moon Seattle. Avalon Publishing. ISBN 978-1-64049-210-3.
- ^ Fodor's Seattle. Fodor's Travel. 2023-04-25. ISBN 978-1-64097-594-1.
- ^ a b "10 Sweet Bakery Day Trips from Seattle". Seattle Metropolitan. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Blackbird Bakery Review - Bainbridge Island - Seattle". The Infatuation. 2022-01-21. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ a b "Bainbridge Island: Where to Eat, What to Do, and Where to Stay". Seattle Metropolitan. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Blackbird Bakery 'expands' with a nearby café". Bainbridge Island Review. 2011-04-01. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Tice, Carol (August 8, 1999). "Daniel's enters Lake Union's den of eateries". Puget Sound Business Journal. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Gleich, Terri. "Toast and much more at Blackbird, sister eatery". Kitsap Sun. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Blackbird back from the blast". Bainbridge Island Review. 2000-09-20. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Lonely Planet Seattle. Lonely Planet. 2020-01-01. ISBN 978-1-78868-675-4.
- ^ "For croissants, butter steak and standout fish and chips, take a foodie day trip to Bainbridge Island". The Seattle Times. 2022-05-18. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Best Restaurants in Bainbridge Island | Frommer's". www.frommers.com. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "The Tastes of Bainbridge Island, Washington". Northwest Travel & Life Magazine. 2014-07-08. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Some of Washington's Best Indie Bookstores Require a Ferry to Get To". Seattle Magazine. 2022-07-08. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "The 16 Best Restaurants & Bars On Bainbridge Island - Seattle". The Infatuation. 2022-01-21. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
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