Temple Pastries has been baking in Seattle's Central District since 2020, operating under the name "The Cult of the Croissant" — a nod to the devotion its pastry case has built among regulars. Baker Christina Wood leads the kitchen, known locally for elevated, European-style pastry work.
The shop has earned a reputation as one of Seattle's standout bakery programs, with customers willing to queue for a seat and a following that keeps expanding.
Wood was named a James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef in 2026.
The shop has earned a reputation as one of Seattle's standout bakery programs, with customers willing to queue for a seat and a following that keeps expanding.
Wood was named a James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef in 2026.