An ever-growing, contemporary cafe located in several districts in Seattle. Great place to bring a…read morebook or computer to take in the hustle and bustle of the city with hypnotizing aroma. Enthusiast and adhering staff that serve one of the best coffees in Seattle.

I stopped in to get a gift card and a mocha. The staff here are friendly and very customer service…read moreoriented. I enjoyed my mocha and the gluten free almond cranberry cake, which was moist and flavorful. Another plus is they use a dark chocolate for their mochas, so it's not super sweet.

Lovely spot with beautiful Green Lake views to enjoy your coffee…read more The cafe is very aesthetic, and I feel like it's a great space to work from as well. It's definitely a busy cafe, but they have plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. I tried their caramel latte and it was great! Overall, a lovely spot to grab a coffee, work, or just relax and enjoy the Green Lake views.

Retreat is a beautiful, spacious coffee shop with plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors,…read moremaking it a great place to catch up with friends or get some work done with coworkers. The space feels modern, clean, and welcoming, and the staff were friendly throughout my visit. I ordered the salmon lox toast, and it came with a generous portion of salmon topped with plenty of fresh greens. It was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. I also tried the Afterglow latte, which was an interesting new choice with bright notes of cardamom and black pepper that made it stand out from a typical latte. Overall, it's a great neighborhood cafe with excellent food, unique drinks, and a comfortable atmosphere. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu!

They're very nice but reservations are needed! On weekend especially without reservations it can be…read morelong wait time. However the food is delicious and if you do get to go try their pancake bar! It's so nice. They have outdoor seating with blankets so if there are open seats outside and you don't have a reservation, just make sure you bring a coat since it can get chilly. Parking is mostly street but there is a park and ride that most people park at and walk to the restaurant nearby!

Portage Bay is not quite what it used to be. Great menu, great features (breakfast bar) and they…read moretake reservations. But the food preparation just isn't quite what it used to be-inconsistent and at times slapped together. My omelette at my last visit was a good example-in balance in the fillings, undercooked mushrooms and just a glob of Dungeness crab that was moist and cold. Still a go-to, but no longer great. Raise standards and it will be back to being a place that is hard to get into. Otherwise, it's a good breakfast that is a cut above a greasy spoon with a better menu.

It was alright! Food came out pretty quick, but wasn't anything too special. The potatoes were nice…read moreand crispy which went well with the burrito. Latte was good too! Loved that they opened up the garage door like windows so that we could enjoy the beautiful day. The staff did seem a little lost with the table numbers and what dishes went where- our food was brought to another table before us twice.

We visited this spot today for a late brunch after a long hiatus because I read that it was under…read morenew ownership. The food had really gone downhill in recent years, but I'm happy to report that our brunch was very good. It was too late for me to enjoy anything caffeinated, but next time I'll go earlier to sample their interesting coffee menu like cold brew lemonade and fruity latte. I had the crab cake Benedict - flavorful and perfectly soft poached egg. My daughters had the Swedish pancakes and French toast, both two thumbs up. The half order of French toast was enormous. We also had a side of bacon which had both crispier and softer pieces, satisfying the differing preferences around the table. It was definitely more expensive than it used to be, but everything is. That's why it gets 4 stars instead of 5.

What a gem of a woman! She was able to make me a custom cake within 2 days (which no one said yes…read moreto, besides her) this cake was such a big hit. So delicious and perfect. I would highly recommend and will def be ordering for my next cake needs ‍ I don't even have a picture of it out of the box, THATS how fast that cake was devoured

I had a delicious decaf latte in a ceramic cup this morning while chatting with the owner. I…read morelearned that she makes custom celebration cakes and since I am in the neighborhood I will try to order from her the next time I need a cake. The space looks just the same as when it was da Pino Italian restaurant, small with just a few tables. Her hours are irregular; she said she's usually there 1-4 weekday afternoons but is trying out being there in the morning.

This snowy village location has never failed me when I'm in need of a refreshing sweet treat!…read moreEmployees are helpful and nice, and the inside is clean and has enough seating. The seasonal watermelon bingsoo, strawberry bingsoo, mango bingsoo, all tasted amazing. Their fruit always tastes fresh and the shaved ice is not too sweet. No complaints!

I liked Snowy Village. The bingsu was good, but what stood out most was the fresh fruit. The mango…read morewas sweet and actually fresh, not frozen, which made a big difference. The space is cute, staff were nice, and portions are pretty large. Parking is a bit annoying. It does seem a little pricey, though. Only downside is the shaved ice isn't super consistent. The top is sweet and fluffy, but the bottom gets more compact and less flavorful, so we had to add condensed milk. Still a solid spot overall.

TLDR: MY NEW FAVORITE BAKERY & extra stars for it being a super close drive. Good coffee, great…read morepastry variety, a good amount of seating, good food options AND longer hours compared to other cafes. Came to try the bakery because I fell in love with their bread (discovered at PCC) and I'm ECSTATIC. Prices are on par with my other favorite bakery (Rosellinis in Whittier Heights). Everything I had was delicious. This will be my new spot from now on. Need to go back to try the things they ran out of when I visited ! They have locations in West Seattle, 2 downtown, & Capitol Hill as well :)

Stopped by Macrina Bakery & Cafe and had a really nice visit overall. I loved the cherry and almond…read morescone, which was definitely the highlight for me and such a good bakery treat to pair with a casual coffee stop. The latte was just okay and a bit mediocre for my preference, so I probably wouldn't come here specifically for the coffee. That said, the vibes were very cute and cozy, with that neighborhood cafe feel that makes it a pleasant place to pop into. Service was fast too, which I appreciated, especially if you're just looking to grab a quick bite. Overall, a cute neighborhood cafe with great pastries, and I'd come back to try other pastries.

Great local coffee shop and my favorite place to grab an espresso or cortado in Maple Leaf. The…read moreplace is always busy and for good reasons as their drinks are great as are their baked goods, especially the nutella croissant. Their beans are a little pricey but also worth it and I usually pick up a bag of their Ethiopian beans when it's in stock. Conveniently located across from the park, it's a great spot to grab a cup or sit and stay.

yet another day of delicious coffee!! friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. it's our favorite…read moreneighborhood coffee hangout.

I was excited to come here and enjoy some simple tapas and speak Spanish with my family. I love…read morethe concept, and the intent. The service was also great, considering there were many people and only one server. The coffee was good and people were all making an effort to speak Spanish, which I very much appreciated. The tortilla de patata, was also fine. That was the good. Overall, the food, as simple as it was, was really, really dissapointing. First, they rely exclusively on a microwave and a toaster oven. This should probably mean they serve only a few premade pastries and maybe come fiambres and call it a day. But I did not realize this when I ordered churros con chocolate for the whole family. Instead of having freshly fried churros - the only way to serve these, and the only way you will ever have them in any cafeteria in Spain - they preheated some pre-baked abominations along with a schmear of cold fudge sauce in a saucer. For a place so infatuated with Spain to serve something so wholly inauthentic really surprised me. Is it that hard to make chocolate a la taza? Is it that hard to have a frier and serve up some fresh churros? That's what we thought we were getting.... The ensaladilla was also a poor imitation of a Spanish classic, with mostly mayo, hardly any tuna, and punctuated with a smattering of pale peas. Even the pan con tomate, jamón y queso was bad. I confess that I've never understood the Catalan tendency to grate tomato on bread for these montaditos, but Ole doesn't even do that. Eschewing this easy opportunity to use a fresh ingredient, they squeeze some cold tomato sauce on a slice of toast instead. Almost as bad, the jamon serrano they use is cold and presliced (meaning that the salt is brought to the surface of the meat), instead of room temperature like jamon needs to be, rendering it dry and hard instead of warm and tender. In short, Ole cuts corners at every turn, relying on premade dishes for nearly everything, a decidedly un Spanish approach to food. Seattle desperately needs an authentic little Spanish cafeteria where folks can get good, simple freshly made tapas made with love. This place doesn't even try. With all that being said, if you want a good coffee and to be surrounded by people who love the language, Ole offers this. And that's pretty good too..

Little cafe with a novel concept. This is a 100% Spanish language business. Step inside and…read moreyou're teleported half way across the world into a little Spanish bar. You hear and read only Spanish, and if you're well versed in the language, you will spot everywhere the signs of Castilian Spanish from Spain. Watching people struggle a little bit ordering drinks and tapas brought back similar memories from travels to Spain with one big difference. Here, the owner is also a Spanish teacher (there was a class in session in the back room while I was there), so she helps you through the experience without breaking the spell by resorting to English. It wouldn't be fair to comment on the food barely 24 hours after opening. We'll see how that develops. Their intention is to provide a rotating selection of Spanish tapas. They have no kitchen, but neither do many Spanish bars. The beauty of classic Spanish tapas (jamón, queso, boquerones, pan, aceitunas, etc.) is they don't require cooking. The key is quality ingredients and as they say in Spain, "poca floritura." Olé café is the perfect remedy for Spanish nostalgia. As I stepped outside and returned to Seattle, USA, I marveled at how small our world has become.

This is a small espresso shop on the 3rd floor of the UWMC just before the Cascade Elevators. They…read morehave various coffee drinks and standard basic food items for sale including sandwiches, yogurt, bagels, oatmeal, pastries/cookies, and some canned/bottled drinks. This place is simple and mainly serves to provide convenience so that you don't have to venture to the cafeteria on the 1st floor... or worse yet, the vending machines. This place also stays open much much later (4:00 am, every day) than the the cafeteria and the gift shop (which also sells some snacks and coffee)--- see the pic I posted for the updated hours since what was originally reported was way off. Due to that convenience, it also tends to have a line during the morning and early afternoon hours, and every time I've walked by. There is no seating area since it's a small shop but the UWMC has tables and chairs outside; just past the Cascade elevators. Today I stopped by at around 5:00 pm and luckily there was only one person in front of me. I bought a Smokey Chicken Bacon Melt (pre-packaged). It was very tasty and probably would've been even better if I toasted it, or at least heated it up. But I was too lazy. Although it was delicious, the size was certainly not worth about $7.50 (includes tax). Probably would only stop by here again if I actually want a coffee or don't have the time to go to the cafeteria for food.

Understaffed. Not open Sunday and Monday evenings. The hours listed are incorrect. No place open…read morefor the night staff. The vending machines are horrible. If we order from Door Dash, the fees are extreme and you are paying 50% more than necessary. Stop being so cheap and pay someone overtime to work nights.