This place STILL has a barrier between the staff and where customers order. They make customers stand OUTSIDE IN THE COLD to order coffee. Why you ask? Covid...in 2025?? Give me a break. I think it is very rude of a business to treat customers like this. Also, service is very slow and inside is not clean with no decor. Storage and garbage visible from the odd waiting. Good location. Needs new ownership, but maybe Seattle likes dirty, rude coffee joints? read more

I haven't been in a while since Starbucks closed.. What a bizarre experience, from having to order from outside to picking up my order from what looks likes like a storeroom, it was like going to a gas station without the gas. Not sure the place is cleaned even weekly. what a mess!!! Not going back. read more

15 minute wait for one latte. No hustle or apology for the wait. Coffee was actually ok but no name on the food, no one to ask if it was mine. Myself and another customer had to figure out who's it was. French toast was actually banana bread, I don't know if that was a mistake or what they use for their French toast but French toast it was not. I ate it but did not enjoy it. Yogurt with granola was very sour. For such a prominent spot on Alki I'm surprised how bad this was. I'm a local and it's the 2nd time I've been, I now remember why I didn't go back first time round. read more

Ampersand Cafe - French toast apparently. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Unfriendly teenagers rolling their eyes that not every customer knows their menu by heart. Please train your staff better. Otherwise, nothing remarkable, really, for a to go window -- just conveniently located. read more

Iced vanilla latte wasnt good. Donuts were tiny but good flavor. The place is also very dirty from the inside. I wouldn't recommend.

Nice indoor/outdoor café in a suberb location on Alki beach with a great view of the water and surrounding area. Good sweet breakfast options from French toast to muffins, and some savory options as well. We tried the Bread pudding french toast which, while tasty, was super sweet to consume in its entirety at breakfast and was more like a dessert. Delicious still, and worth trying if you don't mind the soft consistency and can share with someone. Also tried the Greek yogurt with granola, but this disappointed me due to how it was served. The yogurt was in a small plastic on-the-go container and came with pre-packaged granola in a bag. This is not how I want breakfast at a café if I'm dining in. I've ordered yogurt elsewhere before and received it in a bowl, with the granola already spread on top or nicely placed in a small cup/container, and honey to pour. Presentation matters and it ups the feeling of quality of what you're eating. Instead I felt like I bought something from a grocery store and just sat down at the café to eat it. I did enjoy my cappuccino though. Great balance of coffee to milk, and designed on point. Good beach café. read more

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Eh. The staff was friendly enough. The café was small and cozy. There was an outside seating area so the breeze was nice, and the inside had plenty of tables and chairs for lounging. The espresso I ordered with a flavor shot was darn strong. It was in such a medico cup that my friend and I wondered what the heck I ordered. It was in a miniaturized cup that was twice the size of the clear cups you use to hold sauces in for to-go orders. Seriously. It was as if she gave me a pure shot of espresso... So I ended up adding a load of sugar and milk. At least my friend enjoyed his tea. Yikes for this choice of beverage. read more

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Common guys!! One of the worst Lattes i've had in my life. I ordered a peppermint latte and...wow. It didn't taste like peppermint, it tasted like spearmint gum. Literally. Just objectively bad. The service was really nice and the vibes were cute so it's a shame the product didn't meet expectations. Please reconsider getting a coffee from this establishment. read more

Cute and cozy cafe in Alki. They have a ton of different alternatives for milk. They also have creative and seasonal coffee and tea drinks. The best part is they also have beer and wine! It's a great spot to chill and hang out when in the area. I didn't get to try the food, but everything looked fresh and tasty. I ended up getting a Honey Bear latte which had local honey, cinnamon and I got coconut milk with it. Yum! The local honey made it super sweet, but it was good. read more

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Fantastic creative food and coffee right on Alki beach. The Hawaiian breakfast sandwich is amazing. Nori, egg and spam (or avocado) on a Hawaiian roll. Perfect. The frittata sando was also excellent on homemade bread. Prices are really reasonable also. 55 cent mini donuts top off the coffee nicely too read more

Was a place I enjoyed coming to especially because of location but lack of customer service isn't worth it. Some drinks are good but I wasn't informed of the difference of chais that they had and I wasn't expecting a spicy drink. Wasn't offered a replacement or an apology for lack of information. I bought another but most likely won't be coming back . read more

Surprisingly quiet for a Sunday on Alki. Walked in and was immediately attended to. Ordered my latte and had it in hand within minutes. Staff is very friendly, bluegrass music playing in the background. The place is neat and clean and just an all around nice experience. And the latte was delicious! Hit the spot! read more

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Much more than a coffee shop with a view! This was my first time stopping in after passing by a thousand times. I was pleasantly surprised to find that not only do they have a great beer and wine selection, they also have a wide variety of sandwiches and baked goodies to offer as well as coffee and tea. The bottom line is, you can get whatever you "need" here and have a great atmosphere with a killer view too! We opted for two of the baguette sandwiches - salami and ham & brie and both were outstanding. They paired well with the local craft beers on tap. A great place to hang out and people watch while enjoying some seriously delicious food and drink! read more

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My wife and I ordered two decaf lattes. They were lukewarm and essentially tasteless. They were a watered down latte with a slight taste of coffee. On the plus side, the pastry we got was very good, and the service staff were friendly and efficient. I would not recommend going here for their coffee. read more

We were hanging out on Alki Beach on a cold afternoon and wanted to grab something warm. The Ampersand Cafe had high ratings, so we decided to drop by. We got a chai tea latte and a hot chocolate, neither of which were memorable -- they were just ok. The chai was a bit too cinnamon-y and the hot chocolate was less chocolatey and more sugary. read more

I just don't particularly care for the flavor of anything they offer (drip, espresso, etc.), it's just not my style of bean selection....not Starbucks burnt flavor bad but more of a sweeter flavor to it than I prefer I guess. It's my closes shop locally and I'll go back because it's not un-drinkable; perhaps I just need to ask for different drip pour over options?? The service is always nice and the COVID protocol is very appreciated, just not my flavor I guess. I will be back to try out the food at some point because the menu selection looks and sounds tasty. read more

This place is absolutely delicious! Just make sure you have about 45 minutes to spare for a coffee cause the wait is always long.

Wonderful beach cafe! Sweetest mini donuts and yummy lattes. Tried the lavender fog my last trip and it didn't disappoint!

Love the patio and open seating inside and out, coffee and beers reminiscent of the islands, and some great light food offerings as well. I tried the mac nut toffee latte which was on special... It was oK - not as smooth or milky as I was expecting but still nice. Will definitely be back next time I'm at Alki to try a few more things that caught my eye. read more

Ampersand Cafe - Frittata and Mac toffee brittle latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Strongly recommend the espresso coffees at Ampersand. Well-crafted cappuccinos are hard to come by, and this is consistently one of the best. The staff is nice, even remembered my order after two visits. Unfortunately, they are not offering seating, even though they have an outdoor area and tables (nothing inside). There are public benches across the road overlooking the beach. read more

Amazing coconut cold brew and friendly staff located in front of Alki beach. Even my boyfriend loved the creamy drink when he doesn't even like coconut. There were also some coconut type things that I'm not sure what they were in the drink that melt in your mouth (not coconut flakes) but they were good!! read more

Ampersand Cafe - Coconut cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

There are certainly a lot of cute little places to relax and enjoy the slice of heaven known as Alki, and this place does not disappoint in the least! We loved hanging outside and watching the world pass by with a good drink and conversation. It sounds silly, but we were just able to relax and appreciate the area just a bit more at this location. Seek this place out if your on Alki... I don't think you will be disappointed! read more

ordered a small coffee, biscuit and bagel to go. Coffee came out in 2 minutes, biscuit and bagel took 27 minutes. when I got to eat the bagel it had a nickel sized spot of blue/green/grey mold. will not be going back. read more

Really good coffee. I always get their almond milk latte. Perfect spot across the street from the beach. Can be a little slow is the only thing if you are in a rush. read more

I ordered an iced breve with their almond flavoring (I believe it was house made?). The coffee was pretty good, the half/half ratio perfect, but a tad light on almond so I could barley taste it. Kinda tight for order pick up and seating, but a nice place to grab a cup to go:) read more

I walked in and there is mellow kind of rege style music playing softly in the background. And, no one is talking except a bit of light chatter from the workers in the back that is barely noticable. This would be a lovely place to work or study! The coffee on the other hand isn't my fav. It wasn't bad per se, but the flavor us rather weak for an Americano. read more

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I'm really at a loss for why this place is rated highly. Yes, it has an amazing view of Alki Beach. But that's it. The coffee tastes like sewar runoff filtered through a shower drain and the wifi is hands down the worst or any coffee shop I e been to in all of Seattle. I ended up packing up and going to a real coffee shop nearby to get some work down and enjoy a cup of real coffee. read more

OMG. I spent 5 bucks on a cup of cappuccino and it tasted so bad. It was sour and bitter. It wasn't smooth or creamy (as it was cappuccino). I was pretty sure it was worse than starbucks. Probably on par with McDonald's? I didn't really get it. read more

I and a friend were intrigued with trying their Hawaiian coffee and we each ordered the drip roast. I guess that's a medium roast and just was not impressed. If back might order a darker roast. read more

The staff here poured a chunky ipa, and needs training to serve this calibur of beer. If they can't provide this, stick to kegs. And.... 5 minutes before close, we had a stretcher throw out the remainder of the drinks from the table next to us on the concrete floor towards us, saturating my feet, since she threw it from about 18 inches away. When I brought this to their attention, they said she didn't know what she was doing. In regards to the chunky beer, ""Ok, we will think about that". I will NEVER EVER return here. read more

Ampersand Cafe - If you're going to serve bottles, then train. Just stick to kegs. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

7 wish years later, I still love this spot. I enjoy the women that work there quite a bit. I just noticed that they are selling basic market needs like eggs and a different variety of milks. What a wonderful thing to offer the locals!!! Great service, nice selection and solid safety protocols! read more

As sad as I was to see the former Tenant's, Pioneer Coffee, go I'm even more sad to see how this new place is turning out. It should be great, it's owned by the same couple who own Slices next door; they're really nice people and Slices is great. But Ampersand is very stark inside and, most importantly, has extremely uncomfortable seating. Particularly outside where they have wrought iron patio furniture that doesn't invite you to stay more than a few minutes. They have a great beer selection and great coffee but it's all moot if you don't feel comfortable sitting around for awhile. It may be by design. They may be trying to avoid the huge crowds of beer drinkers that Pioneer attracted. But if so, it's a mistake. They're insuring that locals will go to any of the other half dozen places on the strip to hang out for coffee or beer. read more

Checking out this spot on vaca due to the high reviews. Service is a little slow- but hoping the breakfast sandwiches make up for the wait. Hot chocolate not so hot. Meh. read more

Good coffee, not much varieties if coffee though. Small and cozy place with flawless view. read more

How I heard of this place: We walk along the boardwalk at Alki regularly, but it wasn't until a sunny summer day with our newest addition - and thanks to the Chinook Book - that we made our way into these cafe doors. Type of cuisine: "Locally roasted Hawaiian Coffee; breakfast & lunch sandwiches; Biscuits, cinnamon rolls & other baked goods; 35+ bottled beers, cider & wine & beer on tap." "All breads are made from scratch in-house. We cure and roast our ham, bacon, turkey, and roast beef in-house. Our pastries are house-made and baked fresh each morning. We use Twinbrook Jersey milk, which means no hormones, no pesticides, no commercial fertilizer... Just happy cows raised locally in Lynden, Washington (check them out at http://www.twinbrookcreamery.com/). We have our very own garden where we grow many of the herbs we use in our recipes. The view, duh. We have six rotating beers on tap and over 35 bottles of beer, many of which are local, all of which are extremely tasty. We offer wine by the glass and by the bottle. Mimosas! Our Hawaiian coffee in locally roasted." Ambiance: A beach-ready space with large outdoor patio, doors that open to the inside cafe and rustic feel with sand on the floors, shabby-looking wood and simple decor. The focus is on the view of the beach across the street, and dreams of the sand between your toes. What I ordered: My husband and I both selected a large, iced white chocolate raspberry mocha ($5.43 each). Mine came complete with whipped cream! What I loved: The whipped cream! Why I loved it: A cold cup of delicious to enjoy while strolling along the beach with my family. Yay. Cost: Average ($3 - $6 per espresso beverage) read more

Seriously delicious espresso. My favorite cup in Seattle to date. Smooth, rich.... and did I say smoooooth!!! I can't wait to go back. Great view and location. I Love this Alki treasure. read more

Ampersand Cafe - A cup of coffee with a view! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place reminds me of a cool beach shack in Hawaii or SoCal. It's great for getting work done, people watching or just lounging with a friend or two over a beverage. They have a tasty drink menu that includes Hawaiian coffee along with several creative monthly specials. There a few select food items as well which I haven't tried but I noticed a group of people devouring some really nice looking biscuit sandwiches, so I was almost tempted. The thing I love the most is the window and patio seating. It has an excellent view and it really sets the tone for a laid back experience on the shore. read more

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So I just recently discovered Ampersand and it has everything that you want in a coffee place: good coffee, locally made food, and a nice atmosphere. In other words, it's good. The inside isn't super cozy but it is on Alki which provides a great view to just chill out and watch the water. Here's the kicker though -- they make their own bread and bagels. Yep, bagels. In house. Their French Toast is killer and a good price, the egg salad is good, sandwiches are a normal size - it's all good. read more

Ampersand Cafe - Ham and cheddar sandwich. Very good, $3.75. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The Golden Milk had a kick to it that's for sure! Solid drinks. Sad there is no outdoor seating, but next door there is. Payment screen could be a bit brighter on sunny days. Hand sanitizer next to it like Tacotainer next door would be appreciate. Friendly service. Will come again. read more

One of my favorite places to work from on Alki. Coffee is always strong and artfully crafted. They usually have TuneIn reggae radio playing which creates a nice work vibe. There is a steady flow of people coming in to order coffee, but they usually just grab and go. Just recently ordered food -- tried the egg salad sandwich. It was delicious...but it was about 1/4 the size of a regular sandwich. Almost like it was made on cocktail bread. It was only $5.50 but I was a little shocked at the size when it came out. Wifi = usually full signal but kind of hit and miss as to whether or not it's working View = amazing Noise = not as loud and crowded as the chains down the street Plugs = 2 to 3 along the wall Baristas = spot on read more

Ampersand Cafe - Witches wit (grapefruit beer) and itty bitty egg salad sandwich. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington