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OUR STORY

How two French guys became The French Guys Bakery

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bonjour, tout le monde!

The French Guys Bakery brings a taste of France to the heart of Seattle.

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Black and white illustration of a French baguette.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French mustache.
Black and white illustration of a French fleur-de-lis.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French rooster.
Black and white illustration of a French baguette.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French mustache.
Black and white illustration of a French fleur-de-lis.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Pile of French croissants.
Stack of almond croissants.
The French Guys bakery owners Thibault Beaugendre and Renaud Lacipiere at a Seattle farmers market.

AOÛT 2020

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United by a shared desire to bring the authentic flavors of France to the Pacific Northwest, we set out to craft everything from timeless classics to the specialties of our hometowns. Blending traditional French techniques with locally sourced ingredients, we committed to bringing a true taste of France to Seattle.

 

And with that, The French Guys project was born — a journey fueled by friendship, expertise, and a love for exceptional pastries.

FÉVRIER 2021

 

With La Parisienne’s support, we used their bakery to produce pastries for our first two farmers markets — Queen Anne and Renton. We also launched as a mobile bakery to bring the taste of France straight to people's doorsteps, delivering fresh-baked goods four days a week.

 

This service became a meaningful way to connect with our community during the pandemic, offering comfort through the simple joy of fresh pastries.

The French Guys owner Thibault Beaugendre loading a delivery van.
The French Guys bakery home delivery at a front door during the pandemic.
The French Guys bakery first black and white logo.
The French Guys bakery delivery van.
Black and white illustration of a French rooster.
Black and white illustration of a French baguette.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French mustache.
Black and white illustration of a French fleur-de-lis.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French rooster.
Black and white illustration of a French baguette.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French mustache.
Black and white illustration of a French fleur-de-lis.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
The French Guys bakery booth at a Seattle farmers market.

JANVIER 2022

We moved into a commercial kitchen at Culinex Kitchens in Tukwila and hired our first employees. That year, we expanded to eight weekly farmers markets during the summer while continuing our local deliveries.

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By mid-year, we were both fully committed to growing The French Guys Bakery. The foundation was finally in place, but we had even bigger dreams for the future.

Black and white illustration of a French rooster.
Black and white illustration of a French baguette.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French mustache.
Black and white illustration of a French fleur-de-lis.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French rooster.
Black and white illustration of a French baguette.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French mustache.
Black and white illustration of a French fleur-de-lis.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
The French Guys bakery logo stamped on a sourdough loaf.
Black and white illustration of a French rooster.
Black and white illustration of a French baguette.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French mustache.
Black and white illustration of a French fleur-de-lis.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French rooster.
Black and white illustration of a French baguette.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French mustache.
Black and white illustration of a French fleur-de-lis.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
The French Guys bakery owner and head baker Renaud Lacipiere piping madeleines.
The French Guys bakery original menu.
Black and white illustration of a French rooster.
Black and white illustration of a French baguette.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French mustache.
Black and white illustration of a French fleur-de-lis.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French rooster.
Black and white illustration of a French baguette.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French mustache.
Black and white illustration of a French fleur-de-lis.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French rooster.
Black and white illustration of a French baguette.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French mustache.
Black and white illustration of a French fleur-de-lis.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French rooster.
Black and white illustration of a French baguette.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French mustache.
Black and white illustration of a French fleur-de-lis.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.

MAI 2023

After months of hard work, The French Guys reached a major milestone: opening our first storefront in Capitol Hill. What started as a mobile operation was now a permanent home where people could enjoy French pastries year-round.

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We also forged wholesale partnerships with several local coffee shops, and by summer, we were serving up to ten farmers markets per week.

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The French Guys bakery storefront exterior in Capitol Hill Seattle.
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Spread of french pastries (kouign-amanns, raspberry croissants, and almond croissants) on a farmers market table.
The French Guys bakery owners Thibault Beaugendre and Renaud Lacipiere in the production kitchen in SoDo Seattle.
The French Guys bakery production kitchen in Sodo Seattle.
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With our focus now solely on the three pillars of the storefront, farmers markets, and wholesale, we knew it was time to expand. The French Guys production facility officially launched in SODO, a 3,000 sq. ft. space that allowed us to achieve even greater volume without compromising quality.

 

Today, we proudly serve twelve farmers markets in the summer, four in the winter, and have built strong wholesale partnerships with over 15 top-tier businesses like Fulcrum Roasters, Sip House, Overcast Coffee, Fuel Coffee, and more.

 

Our team of talented bakers and pastry chefs continues to grow, constantly evolving our menu with favorites such as baguettes, raspberry croissants, cannelés, éclairs, paris-brest, and more.

JUIN 2025

In June 2025, we opened the doors to our second location in University Village. A new chapter, built on the same love for pastry, people, and community that started it all. We’ve not only expanded our menu with new seasonal offerings and savory additions, but also grown our team of passionate bakers, baristas, and friendly faces.

It’s a space to grow and share the flavors of France with even more of Seattle.

 

We’re so excited to continue this journey with you!

From a mobile bakery to full-scale production,

The French Guys has been built on friendship, hard work, and, of course, delicious pastries.

​We’re proud of how far we've come

and excited for what's ahead!

The French Guys bakery storefront window display in U-Village Seattle.
Black and white illustration of a French rooster.
Black and white illustration of a French baguette.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French mustache.
Black and white illustration of a French fleur-de-lis.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French rooster.
Black and white illustration of a French baguette.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French mustache.
Black and white illustration of a French fleur-de-lis.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French rooster.
Black and white illustration of a French baguette.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French mustache.
Black and white illustration of a French fleur-de-lis.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French rooster.
Black and white illustration of a French baguette.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French mustache.
Black and white illustration of a French fleur-de-lis.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
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As we continue to grow, our vision for the future is clear: to continue making The French Guys Bakery into one of the best bakeries in Washington State. We invite you to be a part of our family and experience the taste of France, right here in Seattle. After all, bakers make the world smell better!

We love you,

Thibault, Renaud, and the team

KEEP IT EASY, KEEP IT TASTY

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Black and white illustration of a French baguette.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
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Black and white illustration of a French fleur-de-lis.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French rooster.
Black and white illustration of a French baguette.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French mustache.
Black and white illustration of a French fleur-de-lis.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French rooster.
Stack of The French Guys spinach croissants.
The French Guys blueberry tart.
The French Guys brioche loaf.
The French Guys hazelnut and chocolate caramel tart.
Lines of The French Guys pear tarts, blueberry pastries, and almond croissants.

OUR INGREDIENTS

At The French Guys, quality is at the heart of everything we do: starting with our ingredients. We blend the best of both worlds — importing the finest butter and chocolate from France while locally sourcing our Cairnspring Mills flour, grains, and fruit from Washington State. We're also committed to preserving the environment without sacrificing quality by using compostable bags/boxes and avoiding unnecessary plastic packaging.

 

It’s this combination of premium ingredients, expert techniques, and a deep love for our home that creates our quintessential French Guys experience.

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Flour

Gruau T45

Sauvage T65

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​Salted Butter​​

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​Flour

Sequoia T85

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​Milk Products

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​Fresh produce sourced from across WA state!

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Black and white illustration of a French baguette.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French mustache.
Black and white illustration of a French fleur-de-lis.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French rooster.
Black and white illustration of a French baguette.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
Black and white illustration of a French mustache.
Black and white illustration of a French fleur-de-lis.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French croissant.
Black and white illustration of a French macaron.
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À BIENTÔT

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Capitol Hill

Open Daily | 7am-4pm

810 E Roy St,

Seattle, WA, 98102

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University Village (U-Village)

Open Daily | 8am-6pm

2650 NE Village Lane,

Seattle, WA 98105

Bon Appétit!

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