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JIE bakery & teaB
5201 University Wy NE C, Seattle, WA 98105
· Bakery
· University District
Lightly sweet Asian-style cakes and fluffy milk breads shine; drinks are decent, pricing skews high per slice, and a few reports of surprise fees mean check your receipt.
Why this grade
JIE Bakery & Tea delivers solid neighborhood quality through exceptional food quality—fluffy milk breads and lightly sweet cakes that stand out—paired with attentive, friendly service. The calm, spacious setting suits lingering over tea and dessert, though occasional flavor variance and limited dietary options prevent a higher grade. A reliable destination for quality Asian bakery items in the U District.
One caveat: Some cakes described as faint in flavor or frosting-heavy by a minority
What to order here
- Coconut loaf / milk bread
- Basque cheesecake (sea salt/pistachio variants)
- Earl grey cakes/desserts
What stands out
- Light sweetness that lets flavors shine
- Coconut loaf that pulls apart in layers
- Creamy basque cheesecakes with balance
Opening Hours
Monday11:00–21:00
Tuesday11:00–21:00
Wednesday11:00–21:00
Thursday11:00–21:00
Friday11:00–21:00
Saturday10:00–21:00
Sunday11:00–21:00
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