If you love pastries, fresh breads, and fun morning treats, the Bainbridge Bakery Trail is one of the most enjoyable ways to savor the best snacks and baked goods on the island. The Bainbridge Bakery Trail is a fun addition to any Bainbridge Island itinerary, ideal for families, couples, or friends who want to taste their way around the island while exploring our charming downtown with waterfront views and local shops. Many stops are within a simple Winslow walking loop, giving you an easy and delicious start to a day trip on Bainbridge Island.
Winslow appeals to visitors for far more than just its bakeries, thanks to its outdoor beauty, arts and culture, and easy access from Seattle. Travelers love how quickly they can step off the ferry and feel immersed in an island community filled with parks, shoreline views, gardens, and local shops. Wineries, tasting rooms, galleries, and museums round out some of the most popular things to do in Bainbridge Island.
Many visitors initially plan just a day trip to Bainbridge Island, but soon realize that a full weekend getaway is best to explore everything the island has to offer. Choosing one of the best Hotels on Bainbridge Island makes it easy to experience the entire Bainbridge Bakery Trail, which can take several days to enjoy.
After a whole morning on the Bainbridge Bakery Trail, return to Eagle Harbor Inn, one of the most inviting choices for Hotels on Bainbridge Island. Our location is a major perk, within easy walking distance of downtown Bainbridge, the ferry, local shops, and nearly every stop on the Winslow bakery route. Guests appreciate how easy it is to park their cars and explore on foot, by bike, or by shuttle, while enjoying the island’s best flavors and scenery. Book your stay today!
Take a Trip Along the Bainbridge Bakery Trail
The Bainbridge Baker trail highlights longtime favorites and newer island bakeries crafting fresh, inventive treats daily. You can walk, bike, or drive the entire route. Along the way, you’ll pass by some of the other best things to do on Bainbridge Island, including Pia the Peacekeeper, one of the famed Thomas Dambo trolls, favorite shops like Bay Hay and Feed, and even a handful of local island wineries. Use the list below to help you plan your Bainbridge Island itinerary!
Winslow Walking Section of the Bainbridge Bakery Trail:
- Right at the Bainbridge ferry terminal, Commuter Comforts is beloved by morning commuters for its baked breakfast snacks and grab-and-go treats. It is an easy first stop when stepping off the boat.
- On Winslow Way, tucked away in the mall, Sauce Nouvelle & Puget Sound Bagels offer inventive sandwiches with house-roasted meats topped with creative sauces. Wild yeast Montreal-style bagels, creative spreads, and hearty breakfast bites make this duo a go-to for fuel before exploring downtown Bainbridge.
- Chez Lolo is a brand-new addition to the island and has quickly developed a reputation for deliciousness! Find warm, flaky croissants and authentic European pastries served in a friendly community space at the Pavilion on Madison. Open Thursday through Sunday, they also serve precision-brewed coffee and matcha.
- Café Hitchcock prepares homemade breads, breakfast sandwiches, and avocado toast using high-integrity ingredients sourced from local farms and fisheries. They cure meats, bake bread, ferment condiments, and craft sauces in-house. One of the best things to do on Bainbridge is shop at the new Kingfisher Market, right next door.
- Head to the Winslow Green to Coquette Bake Shop, a long-time cozy community favorite offering pastries, muffins, pies, croissants, sandwiches, and fresh coffee.
- Pegasus Coffee is a local landmark serving freshly roasted coffee, donuts, scones, muffins, and iconic Pegasus house pastries. The ivy-covered historic building is a must-stop on any Bainbridge Island itinerary.
- Madison Diner is a hearty breakfast café with homemade biscuits, waffles, and comfort-food classics. Once featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on the Food Network, this 1948 dining car has become a memorable highlight of many day trips on Bainbridge Island.
- Town & Country Market is a family-owned local grocery with excellent sandwiches, pastries, flatbreads, and hot bar items, ideal for grab-and-go snacks during your Bainbridge Bakery Trail adventure.
- Cups Café is a relaxed, family-friendly shop known for great coffee drinks, cakes, cookies, breakfast options, and snacks.
- A beloved island staple, Blackbird Bakery serves pastries, cakes, quiche, the most delightful decorated cookies around, muffins, and the thick-cut toast locals swear by. It remains one of the most popular things to do on Bainbridge, especially for visitors exploring the Bainbridge Bakery Trail.
Island Biking and Driving Bakery Trail:
If you want to extend your adventure beyond Winslow, hop on a bike or take a scenic drive to these additional gems on the Bainbridge Bakery Trail:
- Jake’s Pickup Café is known for its fresh breakfast plates, sandwiches, and baked items, proving that great food can come from unexpected places, like inside the island’s Chevron station.
- Sweet Dahlia’s is a local favorite for fritters, savory rolls, and warm baked goods that sell out quickly. Donuts baked in-house feature classic flavors, as well as unique ones like maple bacon and nerd candy.
- For handmade bagels, house shmears, and breakfast sandwiches, check out Briny Bagels Friday through Sunday from 7 am until sell out, or 2 pm. Whichever comes first.
- Market Elevated & Puget Sound Bagels is a café offering adaptogenic espresso drinks, locally sourced sandwiches, plus waffles and morning bagels from Puget Sound Bagels.
- Pane d’Amore Artisan Bakery is an excellent source for breads, muffins, croissants, focaccia, and a wide selection of gluten-free items and picnic-perfect snacks at its Lynwood Center location, a flavorful stop on any day trip on the Bainbridge Bakery Trail.
Book one of the Best Boutique Hotels on Bainbridge Island
There isn’t a huge selection of Hotels on Bainbridge Island, and when you choose The Eagle Harbor Inn, you’ll appreciate how simple it is to start the day with freshly baked goods from the Bainbridge Bakery Trail, steps from the ferry terminal and downtown. In fact, our Boutique Hotel is close to most of the best things to do on Bainbridge Island, and it’s the only luxury lodging property in Winslow.
As one of the only Boutique Hotels on Bainbridge, we strive to have everything you need on-site. Guests can enjoy cozy common spaces and thoughtful amenities, such as freshly brewed Pegasus Coffee in the lobby each morning. We provide guest passes to Island Fitness so you can maintain your routine, away from home.
Accommodations include well-appointed guest rooms and spacious townhomes, offering travelers flexible options to suit their style. Rooms feature plush bedding, inviting layouts, and everything needed for a comfortable stay. The townhomes provide additional space for groups or longer stays, with kitchens, living areas, and greater privacy. No matter which style you choose, our lodging property offers easy access to the bakery trail and all the fun waiting in downtown Bainbridge. Reserve your room now!
