Askatu Bakery

Askatu Bakery (sometimes Askatu Bakery and Cafe)[1] is a bakery in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Washington.

Askatu Bakery
The bakery's exterior in 2022
Restaurant information
Street address2209 4th Avenue
CitySeattle
CountyKing
StateWashington
Postal/ZIP Code98121
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.6147°N 122.3433°W / 47.6147; -122.3433

Description
Sidewalk sign, 2022

The Latino-[2] and woman-owned[3] bakery is located in downtown Seattle's Belltown neighborhood. The business has served breads, cakes, cookies, mooncakes (including golden ube, pandan coconut, and red bean varieties), and other pastries. Askatu is known for its gluten-free options and avoids use of xanthan or guar gums.[4] KNKX has described the business as an "allergen-free" bakery which avoids eggs, nuts, and wheat. Mooncakes are imprinted with one of four stamps with different designs.[5] The menu has also included jackfruit-vegetable bao, cinnamon rolls, and hamantaschen.[6]

The Seattle Metropolitan has described the business as "inherently" vegan and a "thriving, if small ... cornerstone of intentional baking". The magazine said the owner "uses mainly earth-friendly ancient grain as the base for all of their baked goods including several varieties of sorghum and millet. These grains are drought tolerant and require much less water and chemicals to grow, making for delicious earth and allergy-friendly treats."[7] In 2021, Lindsey Kirschman of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer said the bakery "doles out goods alongside Liberated Foods, LLC, a minority- and woman-owned small business that specializes in making allergen-free baked goods and mixes to order. From the elimination of wheat, dairy, soy and eggs to nuts, peanuts, fish and shellfish, corn, rice, yeast and potatoes, the company strives to create equally tasty goods without the allergens."[8]

History
Interior, 2022

The business is owned by head baker Estela Martinez. Askatu Bakery has been a vendor at the farmers' market in the University District.[4] According to the Seattle Metropolitan, the bakery is "EnviroStars-certified, a City of Seattle program that recognizes green businesses and provides free sustainability tools and resources".[7][9] The business is part of the Intentionalist network, which seeks to increase awareness of minority-owned small businesses in the region.[3][10]

In 2022, Askatu Bakery was a vendor at the United Way of King County's first annual barbecue festival.[11] The business has also participated in Seattle Restaurant Week.[12]

Reception

Lindsey Kirschman included the bakery in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer's 2021 list of "the 14 best Seattle confectioneries for holiday sweets, treats".[8] In 2022, Sabra Boyd of Eater Seattle wrote, "Askatu's gluten-free baguettes boast a crunchy Maillard crust and beautiful crumb when sliced; a precise mix of proteins create the texture that every nostalgic celiac or gluten-intolerant person longs for. (This might sound like over-the-top praise, but for many, life without bread can feel limiting.)"[4] Boyd, Dylan Joffe, and Maggy Lehmicke included the bakery in a 2022 overview of "where to eat fantastic gluten-free food in Seattle".[6]

See also

References
  1. "What's open for business during the 'Stay home, stay healthy' order? | Provided by Seattle Times Media Solutions". The Seattle Times. 2020-03-31. Archived from the original on 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  2. "Latinx-Owned Businesses & Restaurants in Seattle You Can Support Right Now". Seattle Refined. 2021-09-21. Archived from the original on 2021-10-17. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  3. "Woman-Owned Businesses & Restaurants in Seattle You Can Support Right Now". Seattle Refined. 2021-04-07. Archived from the original on 2022-07-30. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  4. Boyd, Sabra (2022-02-11). "Belltown Bakery Askatu Is Revolutionizing Gluten-Free Bread With Molecular Science". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  5. "This allergen free bakery makes mooncakes everyone can enjoy". KNKX Public Radio. 2022-09-09. Archived from the original on 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  6. Joffe, Dylan (2016-08-10). "Where to Eat Fantastic Gluten-Free Food in Seattle". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  7. "Put It On Our Tab: Intentionalist x Seattle Restaurant Week". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  8. Kirschman, Lindsey (2021-12-09). "The 14 best Seattle confectioneries for holiday sweets, treats". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Archived from the original on 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  9. "Recognized EnviroStars – EnviroStars". Archived from the original on 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  10. "No Community Members Left Behind". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  11. Sposato, Jonathan (2022-09-07). "Real Society: United Way Bounceback BBQ". Seattle Magazine. Archived from the original on 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  12. "Spotlight Fall 2020". Seattle Restaurant Week. Archived from the original on 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
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