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. Blackbird has garnered a positive reception.
| Blackbird Bakery | |
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 The bakery's exterior in 2023 | |
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| City | Bainbridge Island |
| State | Washington |
| Country | United States |
Description edit
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 edit
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 Blackbird.[15]
Reception edit
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 called the bakery "a big hit with islanders and tourists" in 2022.[17]
Frommer's has called Blackbird's 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]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Biking to bakeries: 5 ideas, from Seattle to Lopez to the Methow Valley". The Seattle Times. 2016-07-07. Archived from the original on 2021-09-20. 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. Archived from the original on 2024-04-20. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Friedman, Jay (2024-04-05). "How to Spend an Incredible Food-Filled Day on Bainbridge Island". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2024-04-06. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "From 'Yes' to 'I do': Ensuring your big day reflects you | Kitsap Week". Kitsap Daily News. 2011-02-03. Archived from the original on 2024-04-20. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ a b Ferguson, Caroline. "The Mouthful: Lunch at Blackbird Bakery". The Spectator. Archived from the original on 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Williams, Allison (2019-06-18). Moon Seattle. Avalon Publishing. ISBN 978-1-64049-210-3. Archived from the original on 2024-04-20. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Fodor's Seattle. Fodor's Travel. 2023-04-25. ISBN 978-1-64097-594-1. Archived from the original on 2024-04-20. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ a b "10 Sweet Bakery Day Trips from Seattle". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Blackbird Bakery Review - Bainbridge Island - Seattle". The Infatuation. 2022-01-21. Archived from the original on 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ a b "Bainbridge Island: Where to Eat, What to Do, and Where to Stay". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Blackbird Bakery 'expands' with a nearby café". Bainbridge Island Review. 2011-04-01. Archived from the original on 2024-04-20. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Tice, Carol (August 8, 1999). "Daniel's enters Lake Union's den of eateries". Puget Sound Business Journal. Archived from the original on 2004-08-14. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Gleich, Terri. "Toast and much more at Blackbird, sister eatery". Kitsap Sun. Archived from the original on 2022-09-24. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Blackbird back from the blast". Bainbridge Island Review. 2000-09-20. Archived from the original on 2024-04-20. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ Lonely Planet Seattle. Lonely Planet. 2020-01-01. ISBN 978-1-78868-675-4. Archived from the original on 2024-04-20. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "For croissants, butter steak and standout fish and chips, take a foodie day trip to Bainbridge Island". The Seattle Times. 2022-05-18. Archived from the original on 2023-09-30. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Best Restaurants in Bainbridge Island | Frommer's". www.frommers.com. Archived from the original on 2023-11-30. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "The Tastes of Bainbridge Island, Washington". Northwest Travel & Life Magazine. 2014-07-08. Archived from the original on 2024-04-20. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Some of Washington's Best Indie Bookstores Require a Ferry to Get To". Seattle Magazine. 2022-07-08. Archived from the original on 2024-04-20. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "The 16 Best Restaurants & Bars On Bainbridge Island - Seattle". The Infatuation. 2022-01-21. Archived from the original on 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
External links edit
Media related to Blackbird Bakery at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
