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    Ballard Coffee Co

    4.2 (53 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Diana C.

    The matcha was totally fine. The breakfast sandwich was fantastic. The staff were lovely friendly people. Their patio is dog friendly and sunny, which was lovely. There's not really much indoor seating if that's what you're looking for but they do have a drive thru on the back. Would definitely come back especially if I had my pup with me.

    Alona T.

    I regularly get coffee and a sandwich at this café, and it's always incredibly delicious--both the coffee and the sandwiches are amazing every single time. I'm honestly sad that I live far from this location, because if it were closer, I'd be there every day!

    Chive Biscuit with Maple Butter
    Maggie B.

    This is a cute little coffee shop with great biscuits! I tried the chive biscuit with maple butter and it was a delicious sweet and salty combination. Service was excellent and we struck up a nice conversation. There are no tables indoors so if you plan to stick around you'll have to sit outside.

    Chai Latte; grabbed by other customer!!!!! They have got to do better at customer service.
    Brooke W.

    The service wasn't the best. I came in and there was only one other person in the establishment. They barely said hello to me. The woman asked me what I wanted, I ordered a chai latte with oat milk. She started to make it and never communicated that she finished so I sat there and kept giving eye contact to see if possibly they would let me know my drink was done but they never did. I did not want to grab someone's order who may have preordered so I sat patiently waiting for my drink. Another man came in after me and ordered an 12oz drink. He grabbed my drink thinking it was his since there was no communication and the woman said, "No that's the chai. Your drink will be up soon." The whole time I was waiting on my drink the two woman who were taking orders and making drinks were chatting and on their phones the whole time. This is why they did not communicate my drink was up. After he grabbed the drink I let them know I didn't know it was my drink either because there's no name on the cup or anyone communicating that this was my drink. There were 6 people working, why is no one communicating and all I request is good customer service and good drinks if I am going to spend my money at an establishment. The two woman said sorry after the MOD apologized and tried to make it right. The MOd asked if I'd like to have the drink remade. I felt like it was a waste to remake the drink and I am not a wasteful person so I kept the drink and wrapped a napkin around it. I hope the guy isn't sick as I just got over a the flu and it's that season. They should treat everyone equally. The man that came in before me they had a ton of energy welcoming him in and talking with him. I could tell he was possibly a regular. I used to work at a coffee shop. It's best to treat all customers the same because you never know who you are dealing with.

    Iced latte
    Liz O.

    Ballard Breakfast sandwich is a treat. Have the tomato jam. Very sweet little place with a coffee drive through. Service was top notch. Love the pride and trans flags hanging. Will definitely be back when visiting Ballard.

    Drive through menu (8/17/22)
    Marie B.

    I tend to favor the biscuit creations from the Morsel (UDistrict) and Seattle Biscuit Company (Fremont). And yes, I've tried biscuits from Biscuit Bitch, Honest Biscuits, and the former Biscuit & Bean. Taste is always subjective and whether one is a die hard buttermilk or baking powder biscuit, plain, sweet or savory. So when I heard Biscuit & Bean was closing this Ballard site and retaining their site up north in Lake Stevens, driving often on 15th Ave W, I was curious what would take its place. Eventually I saw some renovations going on and then some activity onsite last month. I had the opportunity to stop by on 8/17/22, snagged a parking spot in their convenient parking lot shared with NoLita. No interior seating, but a few outdoor spots on their tiny deck and some picnic tables out front. There's also the convenient drive-through as an option. Warm, friendly greeting at the counter. I ordered the Ballard Breakfast Sandwich - basically egg, cheese, and bacon in a sliced toasted biscuit. I was offered to add some spicy sauce too, great! However, when I unwrapped the sandwich later at home - zero non-existent sauce. Thankfully, I wasn't charged extra for the missing condiment. Base charge is $11, but with tax/tip it was just under $15. A bit on the pricey side for convenience. The biscuit itself was nicely toasted, the crumb was moist, tender, almost reminiscent of a freshly baked scone. Egg was folded omelette style, not yolky. Cheddar cheese was melty. Bacon was tasty, but wasn't thick cut or peppery. I saved one half of the biscuit for later...and it reheated nicely with added butter and jam at home. The biscuit was decent, but for the price it would be better if was presented as a classic Eggs Benedict. Loved the updated interior, breakfast/lunch and coffee menu, one can eat onsite or to go via drive through or pickup/takeout from the counter. Fresh, made to order. Friendly service and glad Ballard Coffee was able to use this convenient spot with parking along this busy thoroughfare.

    Breakfast biscuit
    Emma D.

    Decided to try this place out before my appointment today & was not disappointed. Staff is super friendly! Dakota* took care of me at the register and made a fantastic vanilla lavender latte. I also had the breakfast biscuit which was a cheddar & chive biscuit and I got spicy aioli on it, super tasty. Lastly I had the raspberry scone that was also yummy. As for the place itself, not a whole lot of seating, there is a deck with a few chairs and a few chairs out front. I got my stuff to go. But Will definitely be coming back here again.

    Biscuit with cinnamon butter

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    I had the best Biscuit this morning, super tasty. Coffee was good too and hot. I like this place.

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    For my beverage, I had an iced matcha made with lemonade and topped with vanilla coconut milk cold…read morefoam. I was extremely refreshing. It was a perfect treat and was light in my stomach. The foam was so deliciously creamy. I loved the lemon flavor, and it worked well with the matcha. I think they could have done a little more lemon, but I always think that. They have lots of beautiful looking pastries to try. The croissants were especially beautiful to admire. There is ample amounts of seating, so you can choose to take your goodies or eating them inside. I went in the early afternoon, so there wasn't any line, but I am sure if you went at brunch time, it would be a whole different story. It is close-ish to Greenlake, so if you are willing to brave the hill, then it is a great post walk/ post workout spot.

    Fresh Flours was such a pleasant surprise!…read more I tried the lavender matcha and it was sooo good--perfectly balanced with just the right hint of floral without being overpowering. Definitely one of the more unique and memorable drinks I've had in a while. I also got the oat and coconut cookie, which was absolutely divine. It was incredibly soft and had a great texture, with the coconut adding a really nice flavor. Honestly one of those cookies you wish you had grabbed two of. The service was also super friendly, which made the experience even better. Everyone was welcoming and helpful, and the overall vibe felt warm and inviting. On top of that, the prices were very reasonable, which is always a nice bonus. Great drinks, amazing baked goods, and kind service--would definitely come back.

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    4.4
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    0.3 mi
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    A good day always starts with a good cup of coffee!…read more On our first morning in Seattle, my daughter and I found this little coffee shop nearby with excellent reviews, and it turned out to be a wonderful start to our day. My daughter ordered the June special, the Fruity Pebbles Cold Foam Cold Brew, while I chose the Brown Sugar Latte. The special drink was beautifully presented, and my daughter loved both its unique flavor and refreshing taste. My latte was made with Stamp Act Coffee, and I really enjoyed its clean, smooth, and naturally rich flavor. You can definitely tell they use high-quality beans. For breakfast, we paired our coffees with a croissant and the pumpkin nutty bread. Both were decent and convenient for a quick breakfast, though the coffee was definitely the highlight of our visit. If you're looking for a cozy neighborhood café with excellent coffee to start your day, this is a great spot to check out.

    Cute cafe tucked in a quaint Ballard neighborhood. I've been to their Bellevue location and have…read morealways loved their coffee concoctions. Service was quick, no line at all. And a shoutout to the server for toasting my scone. It came out warm, not dry, not too cheesy, just how I like it. Matcha latte w/ almond milk was alright, knowing this can't be compared to what I can get at tea cafes. I love how they make this place green w/ all sorts of indoor plants. Plants do light up the area and mood given that Seattle can be so gloomy around this time. Def coming back if I'm in the area again.

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    2.0 mi
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    i loved this place so much. the ambiance and the way the cafe is set up feels like you're studying…read moreat an elevated library. not just that but the drinks are absolutely amazing i wouldn't skip the banana cream on coffee or matcha. both are great decisions. i would highly recommend for anyone to come here and chat or get work done :)

    Genuinely one of the worst matchas I've had and cannot wrap my head around why this was rated one…read moreof the top 3 matcha spots in Seattle on Beli (not sure how they accurately rank a cafe known for their coffee vs matcha). I hope this review deters many people away hoping to get a decent matcha here so I can save you the hassle of trying to find parking just to pay $9 for this sad excuse of a drink. We ordered their regular matcha latte and banana matcha latte both with oat milk. Right off the bat just looking at the top I knew it wasn't going to be good. Sometimes color can be deceiving so I still had some hope but the amount of foam that was sitting on the top wasn't helping its case. The matcha was powdery and tasted extremely presweetened, I would liken it to the old starbucks matcha before their recent upgrade. The banana matcha was not any better, it tasted super artificial and like a kid was bored and decided to mix a melted leftover matcha drink and banana milk. No, I did not just go on a bad day, I've been to enough shops to know the difference between purely bad technique and just straight up bad matcha. I heard the owners have changed recently so maybe that has something to do with it but the amount of cafes trying to hop on the matcha trend just to serve half attempted concoctions like this is really not it.

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    3.7
    (178 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    I stayed at an Airbnb close by during my stay in Seattle. We stopped by this coffee shop in the…read moremorning to fuel up for our day exploring the city. It was such a warm and cozy cafe, and they had such a unique menu of offerings. Service was efficient and they were helpful. We all ordered the special latte - pistachio cardamom. It was very well done. It tasted sweet but not too overwhelming. We also ordered a few pastries to share: blueberry cornmeal muffin, raspberry lemon coffee cake, and spinach cheese bun. They had small cups with free samples of a squash bread that we all tried as well. The free bite of squash bread was actually my favorite. The raspberry and blueberry pastries were a bit dry, I probably wouldn't order again. Overall, it was a charming spot and a nice coffee to start our day

    This is a true neighborhood spot, with elegance. There's a friendly vibe, the sense of neighbors…read morecatching up as they wait in line for their lattes. I also think it has the best coffee in Greater Fremont. (Sorry, Milstead.) They roast their own beans and do a great job. I appreciate the Italian dark-roast style, which is less tart than most. The space is bright, crisp, and clean, with a great corner location and excellent outdoor seating, when sun permits. Fremont Roasters and Vita are both Upper Fremont institutions. This is the fancier one.

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