About Grand Central Bakery (Eastlake)
Grand Central Bakery calls itself a pioneer of artisan baking in the Pacific Northwest, and it was the region's first bakery to become a Certified B Corporation, with a stated focus on local and sustainable ingredients. Its Eastlake café sits at East Blaine Street on the west side of Eastlake Avenue, after a move from across the street, and looks toward Lake Union near South Lake Union. A mural by local artist Angelina Villalobos decorates the space.
The café is open every day from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., which makes it a breakfast and lunch stop rather than an evening one. There is plenty of seating inside and a wide outdoor patio. The menu covers fresh breads and pastries, sandwiches, coffee and vegetarian choices. Recent favorites on the bakery's menu include a sourdough boule, focaccia sandwiches made fresh daily, a grilled cheese with smoked provolone, a sandwich with house-smoked sockeye salmon, and seasonal treats like a pumpkin cream cheese muffin in fall.
Online orders for same-day pickup or delivery are taken until 3 p.m., which helps if you want to grab a loaf and sandwiches for a picnic on the way out of town. The café is a popular study spot for University of Washington students, so weekday tables can fill up. Grand Central also runs cafés in Burien, Wallingford and Wedgwood.
Woodinville Lavender, a lavender farm and garden in Woodinville wine country that mainly hosts weddings and private events, is about 30 minutes northeast across Lake Washington.
What to do
- Pick up a sourdough boule or other house bread
- Have breakfast or lunch on the wide outdoor patio
- Order a focaccia sandwich or the house-smoked sockeye sandwich
- Try seasonal pastries, like the fall pumpkin cream cheese muffin
- Order ahead online for same-day pickup before 3 p.m.
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open daily year-round
- Hours
- Posted on their website in 2026: daily 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Good to know
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Tips for your visit
- The café closes at 4 p.m., and online orders close at 3 p.m.
- Tables can fill with students; the patio adds more seating in good weather
- Order picnic sandwiches and bread ahead before a day trip
Pair it with a lavender farm
Woodinville Lavender · about 30 minutes away
Woodinville Lavender is about 30 minutes northeast and is mainly an event venue, so confirm visiting options before you go.
Getting there
Questions
What are the hours at Grand Central Bakery in Eastlake?
Daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes, a wide outdoor patio plus plenty of indoor seating.
Can I order ahead?
Yes, online orders for same-day pickup or delivery are accepted until 3 p.m.
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
