Have you been? If…read moreyour answer is ANYTHING, other than a resounding YES... YOU ARE MISSING OUT You're missing out on Vibe. Want to see what its like to have an owner/operator instead of the typical bar staff. Thats what you're getting here. I dont typically go to wine bars or similar for conversation, as that is lacking, but herein, my date and I had a great conversation about Geology, science, LOVE, DEATH, the deepest pursuits of the soul, as well as diving into the meaning of life and existence. Some of those may or may not be true, but the gist is that they could all have been true The owners make the effort to connect. The Seattle freeze doesnt live here it seems. I can appreciate a fine conversation over an excellent glass of sparkling as much as the next guy, and here you will definitely get it. If you try. Vibe check is spot on. The Venue. Charming. Can we say that again. VERY C H A R M I N G indeed. Open spaces. Room to spread out. Quiet and calm and inviting with indoor AND outdoor spaces. The neighborhood makes it easy to get to and even easier to park at.... which is a MAJOR win. Selection. Wonderful, and the fact that they do the very unique chameleon act of breakfast, lunch-ish, cocktail-ish, and evening change of concept with food and rotating food trucks.. makes we want to come back. I will definitely come back. Stop reading this now and go check them out!

This Drumlin update is essentially transitional, jumping from Nov 2022 to Feb 2025 to July 2025…read more(7/20/25). I enjoy stopping by Shoreline's Ridgecrest neighborhood, because of the Crest theater, Ridgecrest Books, Cafe Aroma, and Drumlin. Drumlin is the sister restaurant to the adjacent Ridgecrest Pub which often hosts a wide variety of food trucks. I like how Ridgecrest overall has created a pleasant sense of community. Drumlin first came onto my radar screen because I heard about an Escoffier trained pastry chef working there from another Yelp Elite. I tried a few times to stop by, but the popular baked goods were always sold out. But I did end up having a tasty lunch which I wrote up in my previous review from 11/13/22. This pastry chef has since then moved on. Drumlin then returned onto my radar screen because I heard of about a revamp of their beverage and culinary program. I was able to spontaneously stop by, snag a two top and really enjoyed my first 2025 visit back on February 19th. I savored my spinach salad, casio e pepe risotto, and Running Up That Hill cocktail. It was a bit spendy since I had just started a new job. However, I appreciated the quality and its location close to home. It was nice to see positive write ups in Seattle Magazine and The Stranger, giving positive props to this Shoreline destination. Then I heard that Drumlin went into full cafe mode with daily business hours 7am to 1pm. Menu focuses on beverages, baked goods, and breakfast sandwiches/wraps for the time being. Interesting pivot, but not fully using their awesome multi-purpose space. They have outdoor seating, a full bar, a stage, many two tops against a banquette, street parking, and a dedicated private parking lot. Oh well, I'm sure there is a story behind that and why dinner service has been suspended. Anyways, subsequent visits happened all within a week on July 12th, 13th, and 20th. The first two visits were around 11 am, today's visit was at 745 am. The visits were all onsite for one hour, 90 minutes, and five hours, respectively. Absolutely chill vibe being onsite. Often the challenge visiting indie cafes, there's never enough seating, too crowded, the sea of laptops, ad naseum. I enjoy seeing solos, pairs, groups, and families stopping in whether to stay awhile or as takeout. I've enjoyed collectively to date: 3 - 16oz iced mochas, 1 chocolate chip cookie, one peach gingerbread cake slice, and two Morning Glory muffins. Today's muffin was especially awesome, still warm from the oven, love the overall moist crumb, and especially the pepitas for texture. This going to be a hard situation because I enjoy Cafe Aroma located diagonal from Drumlin, but I definitely favor the fresh onsite scratch pastries here. There's also some featured baked goods from Kaffeeklatch, located in Seattle's Lake City neighborhood. I've contributed two posts and 40 photos over five visits. Hopefully this provided a comprehensive view of my experience at Drumlin. I've been a Shoreline resident for over 23 years, I'm always rooting for hometown businesses to succeed as they evolve, remain vibrant, and viable.

I was looking for a place to get a quick snack while waiting for an appointment, so I decided to…read morestop into Plaza Latina. I'm so glad I did! The bakery is EXCEPTIONAL. The selection of pastries and breads is vast, and they have many classic Mexican pastry options, such as (what I think is called) a concha. They come in multiple colors, but the yellow stood out to me. It's chewy with a slight crunch and perfect level of sweetness and a light fluffy texture. I don't have any other pastry to compare it to, so you'll just have to get one for yourself! The price was great too, the pastry and a bottled water was $3.91. The cashier was efficient. It's not much to look at from the outside, and the inside isn't anything special. I was also hoping an employee greeted me when I walked through the door, but it wasn't a big deal. If you are looking for a quick snack that's authentically Mexican for an exceptional price, make sure to visit Plaza Latina!

Love this place. I mostly come to Plaza Latina to grab carne al pastor and their fresh salsas,…read morewhich are authentic and taste great. It's one of my go-to spots when I want ingredients that actually taste authentic. They've got a great selection of freshly baked pastries, fresh produce/meat, and tons of South and Central American goodies you don't usually see at regular grocery stores. It's a great little neighborhood market and definitely worth checking out if you're in Shoreline.

I have been going to this food truck for many many years, and seem to get the carnitas tacos 80% of…read morethe time. Quick, fresh, and tasty.. and convenient. It's in the Burlington (don't say coat factory) parking lot. The crew is nice, helpful and always polite. It makes for a great quick stop for lunch.

Always a great spot! Go chicken tacos, quesadilla, and rice and beans and they were all delicious!read more