Baked goods store specializing in custom wedding & birthday cakes plus pastries & European sweets.
Hillcrest Bakery
The Hillcrest Bakery has been serving Bothell and the greater Seattle area since 1934, with wedding cakes and specialty cakes, breakfast pastries, cookies, …
Francesca C
The people that work here are so nice. I loved coming in to get my mom’s birthday cake, the employees were so kind and even held the door open for me when I left. Wonderful people and exceptional service. I was so happy about how nice everyone was I forgot to mention the cake haha. Cake was beautiful! And we loved it 🙂 Thank you guys! Your kind happy selves make a huge difference- please know that and how appreciated you are!
… moreMeenakshi Bose
They have so many options to choose from and everything looked so delectable. I got three kinds of pastries and sausage rolls. Everything tastes delicious too! Highly recommend visiting this place.
… moreCheeyah
I was looking for a princess cake and smash cake for my one year old and my co-worker recommended this place for cakes – she had her wedding cake here over 30 years ago! I have had their pastries before (amazing) but never cake however I decided to book with Hillcrest after discussing with their bakers Michele and Elise that they could execute my vision of a vintage pink-white-gold cake. Additionally, they could deliver which was amazing since many bakeries do not, or want a minimum spend. They helped me with the overwhelming cake options and answered all my questions. I ordered a two tiered 6” White cake with strawberry custard filling + 10” Chocolate cake with raspberry custard filling and a 6” Heart white cake with strawberry mousse filling for the smash cake.
On the day of the event, Peter delivered the two tiered cake however his cake slip (which he showed me) did not include the second heart cake. Not to be deterred, he professionally and apologetically went back to check and was able to find the second cake and deliver on time! I am still so happy that I ordered from Hillcrest.
When I finally got to eat the cake – oh. my. word…. the cake itself was absolutely delicious. Everyone loved it. I prefer the “not too sweet” kind (Korean/Taiwanese cakes) but the cake was soft and the custard fillings were the perfect pair. The buttercream was sweet, but not overly sweet like the kind you get from a supermarket. I froze a portion of the cake, took it out a week later ,and it was still just as good as the first slice! I highly recommend a cake from Hillcrest and appreciate how everything came together.
… moreFamily Stupakis
This place has been part of downtown Bothell for as long as I can remember, and I’m grateful it’s still here. There’s something special about having a bakery on Main Street that’s been serving this town for decades.
I usually go for the bread — the 100% whole wheat and the sourdough are staples in our house. Fresh, simple, and consistently good. I try to pick up a loaf every week or so, and it never disappoints.
In a world of chains and quick turnover, it means a lot to have a spot like this still baking bread the old-fashioned way. We’re lucky to have them.
… moreAllycia Cole
My husband and I loved our experience at Hillcrest! We ordered our baby announcement cake from them and we were floored! I went in with a very simple idea and they exceeded my expectations completely! They asked if I would want little bees on the cake and I was surprised with the most adorable beehive cake! I think about this cake at least twice a week. Not only was it beautiful, it was one of the best cakes I’ve eaten in my life!! I shared it with my family- some of whom are self described frosting haters- and they agreed it was the best frosting they ever had!
We’re currently in the process of ordering from them for our baby shower and my husband has declared for every birthday our daughter has, we’re ordering a cake from Hillcrest!
15/10- could not be more pleased 🙂
… moreJulie Pearson
The best bakery I’ve been to in a long time hands down! From the moment I opened the door and heard the charming little chimes, I was greeted with a warm smile and a sense that something special was about to happen. Hillcrest Bakery is a step above the rest.
The elegant displays of decadent treats are absolutely mesmerizing. I almost forgot how to speak there were so many delightful options to choose from! I ordered my go-to iced Americano, along with an apple fritter and a maple Boston cream doughnut.
Let me tell you these pastries weren’t just made to look good. They were the real deal. My apple fritter was like biting into a soft, decadent pillow generously packed with tender apple pieces, and the glaze stayed on beautifully with every bite. But the real showstopper? The maple Boston cream. I’ve never had anything like it. Instead of overly sweet whipped filling, it was filled with rich, velvety custard and topped with true maple flavor balanced perfectly and tucked into the fluffiest dough.
It’s clear this bakery puts immense care into both their craft and their customers. The quality, the passion, the love it all shines through in every bite. I live up in Lake Stevens, but I’ll happily make the drive down to Bothell just to treat myself here. This is my donut place now
Hats off to the owners thank you for creating such a joyful, welcoming space to indulge and make sweet memories!
… moreDale Burks
Pure love for Hillcrest Bakery, for everyone I bring in. This time we went in for a donut and left with their awesome sourdough loaf, the fantastic cherry pie, amazing chocolate chip cookies, and almond fingers.
Wow! Pure love.
The service was exceptional, including adding chocolate to the donut! And she was correct about the delicious cinnamon roll and the cherry pie. And friendly!
Thanks for being there Hillcrest Crest.
… moreJ Hollingsworth
Some of their treats are quite nice, like the doughnuts. As much as I like the place I must advise against the cakes and cannolis because the frosting they use on the cakes is sickeningly sweet and the cake is crumbly. The cannolis are filled with cake frosting and are a huge letdown. A lovely place nonetheless.
… morepatrick gibbons
They have amazing bread (the dark rye on Fridays is wonderful), pastries (eclairs, cookies, cakes), and even breakfast sandwiches (get them early).
They have coffee for those that want it, but I get the tasty hot chocolate.
My Mom and I go there on Fridays for a treat before I work, it is wonderful for that.
… moreDoreene Ancheta
Come here every few days a week before I work my shift nearby. The Staff is friendly and flexible and the baked goods are delicious and beautiful. Pricing is pretty cheap and during the busiest hours, you can still find yourself out the door with your goods in just a few minutes. I personally recommend the scones paired with a lemon tea cookie and the brownie on a stick. But the chocolate coffee muffins are super good too.
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