Pastry on the Peninsula (Olympic) Part 1. 

Post and photos by Victoria Cooksey

My favorite part of living somewhere, or when planning a trip, is looking up all the fantastic bakeries and restaurants, so I can get my sugar fix on. This part 1 post is all about the luscious treats here in Port Townsend, and next week I will fill you in on other can't miss desserts elsewhere on the Olympic Peninsula. 

First up is one of my absolute favs for croissants, and scones (and breads too) is Dalla Notte Baking found most Saturdays at the farmer's market.  Baker Kellen Lynch varies the flavors weekly, so it is always a surprise (unless you check out his facebook page the night before https://www.facebook.com/dallanotte ). 

Pictured below are his dark chocolate croissant, and a bacon, apricot scone.

Cinnamon roll fans unite!  Courtyard Cafe serves up the best cinnamon rolls I've ever had, along with many other tempting treats in their bakery case.  I love that they roll the dough for this very thin, so that there is so much flavor in each bite.  I completely dig their mini monkey breads too.

 There is indoor seating, but I definitely recommend sitting outside on a nice day.  http://www.courtyardcafept.com/

Do you dream in old fashioned ice cream soda vision? Make that dream a reality by stepping into times gone by at Don's Pharmacy at 1151 Water St.  Phone: 360-385-2622.  The size and flavor of the ice cream sodas, shakes, and malts will blow you away.  Warning:  If you order the banana split be sure to have at least 3 of you!  It's insanely huge!!!

I've been to England and Ireland and I love the scones there.  When in the states I pop into Pippa's Real Tea for scones with jam and real clotted cream.  On a side note, I never used to like Earl Grey tea, but Pippa's version is so amazing.  And the decaf version is the bomb if you want taste without a kick. (Also, in the winter this place makes killer chicken pot pies.  Just be sure to order one the day before.  They sell out fast!). http://pippasrealtea.com/

When I need a major, and I mean full on major chocolate fix I head over to Sweet Laurette for the chocolate oblivion torte.  If name alone doesn't hook you I don't know what will.  It's definitely enough to share with two people, but I have split it into fourths with company.  Take it to go, or eat it in the coffee shops side, or out in the courtyard.  They also have a dine in restaurant as well. http://www.sweetlaurette.com/

I don't know if ice cream may really be called pastry, but in my book if it's a sugary delight it counts! Elevated Ice Cream (and there is an attached candy store too) offers many flavors.  (Be sure to grab a number when you walk in because sometimes there is a line).  The first flavor I had there is still my favorite: Blind Love.  :)  Eat it inside, or walk out the back to the pier and enjoy the view.  (Every now and then I've seen an eagle perched somewhere near outside). http://www.elevatedicecream.com/

I confess that I used to be in a take it or leave it mood when it came to tiramisu.  That completely changed once I had the tiramisu at Hillbottom Pie (which also happens to have the best soups ever, and the sausage pizza and the white pizza with pesto and ricotta are must gets!).  Thier version is so fresh that you can't even get it to go, dine in only on this one because they want the integrity to be spot on!  I love a place that cares that much about their food! Address: 215 Tyler Street.
Phone: 360-385-1360.

Until you can make it to Port Townsend, WA for yum yums...check out one of my comedy cooking videos on how to make flourless chocolate cupcakes.  There is a little scene toward the end I filmed on one of the piers here.

Hungry for more?  Keep an eye out for part 2 of this topic.  I'll be posting places in other towns around here worth visiting for their sweets!

P.S. Places I didn't post pics of, but that I enjoy too, are:

http://panedamore.com/  For French pastries and bread
http://www.cellardoorpt.com/ for chocolate pot dessert and the best cocktails in town
http://alchemybistroandwinebar.com/ for a fantastic chocolate mouse
and Tin Brick at 232 Taylor St.  Phone: 360-379-4181 for their house made sorbets.  I had the pomegranate Champagne one and the texture and taste was spot on!

Thanks for reading!  Feel free to comment on your must have sweet treats!!!

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