Seattle, WA
This Celebrated Seattle Bakery Has a Must-Try Croissant
Temple Pastries began life as a pop-up before owner Christina Wood turned it into a bakery in 2020. Since then, it’s become a Central District destination for Seattle’s many carbohydrate fans, and Wood’s profile has grown: In 2025, she published a cookbook and also opened a pizzeria called Sacro Bosco that takes over the space in the evenings. But the baked goods are still the star of the show.
There are more pastries available on weekends than on weekdays, but the lines tend to get longer then, too. If you’re not yet a Temple convert and just want to check out what the fuss is about, sneak in on a weekday afternoon.
Wood loves Christmas and tends to do some extravagant specials — including limited-edition cookie tins — during the holiday season. Follow Temple Pastries on Instagram for updates.