Macrina Bakery

I recently discovered Macrina, a great little bakery and cafe up on Queen Anne.  Running past it at 6am I would peer into the window at the bakers hard at work, the smell of fresh baked citrus oatmeal scones, challah bread, and lemon lavender coffee cake drifting from the doorway.  Now that I know about it, and it is conveniently placed on the route I already take for running or walking I can drop by for a great breakfast and cup of espresso.  The rocket muffin, a dark molasses-y bran muffin with fresh raspberry jam spilling out of the top, is definitely at the top of my list but I try to branch out and try different delectables and I haven’t been disappointed yet.  With nice touches like funky artwork by local artists, and the fact that baked goods are made on site, Macrina has a small and personal feel that you don’t usually get from a chain bakery.  If you are looking for creative new twists on scones, muffins and coffee cakes and can’t make it to one of Macrina’s locations you can make them the comfort of your own home with the aid of the Macrina Cookbook.  Enjoy!