Skip this place. The service is terrible. The barista and cashier have zero hospitality skills. They don't greet you or even say "you're welcome" after you say thank you. For an independent cafe, you would think they would be friendlier. The area is surrounded by Starbucks but I wanted to avoid going to one. I should have just gone because they're friendlier. Now, the coffee. The coffee is lukewarm and weak. The pastry selection is phenomenal though. The space is small and the decor is nothing special. Strangely, even thought the baristas were rude, the patrons are quite friendly and in good moods. The prices are normal for Seattle. You can read the other reviews regarding service and coffee. Skip this place. read more

LOVE this place! Great staff, casual-chic clientele, Euro-style sidewalk outdoor seating, perfect music, great coffee and amazing pastries (both dolce and savory). As close to an accessible Northen European café/lounge experience as possible in the PNW! read more

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Cafe Hagen is a great little cafe in Queen Anne! I regularly meet girlfriends here for brunch but am just getting around to writing my review after a visit this week. Its right on Queen Anne Ave so parking was be scarce but there's tons of seating once you do arrive! Everything I've had from their pastries to their meals and on to the coffee is delightful. This past Monday I went in and had the healthy skillet, a blueberry danish and a latte and all were wonderful. The staff is also super nice and the vibe is so cozy; I'd definitely recommend! read more

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I just paid $12 for an iced drink & received the worst service. The barista rolled her eyes after getting my order & had such unpleasant energy. If I could take back the tip that is processed at the point of order before you receive your beverage & service, I would. read more

I have very quickly become addicted to Cafe Hagen for 3 main reasons: the seating, food, and the coffee. The North Queen Anne location has a modern Scandinavian design with lots of wood and plants, energetic house music always playing, and a wide selection of indoor and outdoor seating to chose from. They offer LOTS of food including quiches, sandwiches, fun pastries, skillets, just to name a few. I ordered the sausage breakfast bun which included a Sunnyside up egg, havarti cheese, garlic aioli, arugula, and an unexpected sausage link rather than a patty, but it was a delicious link so I wasn't mad. What really sold me on this cafe is the coffee options, and especially since I'm an espresso guy I was blown away when I found out they offer 5-6 different roasts for espresso!! I tried the Burundi and Sumatra, both were natural processes, and both equally got me emotional. They of course offer their roasts for retail which rangers from $22-30 for 12oz which is fair pricing for the quality. Overall, service was is solid, coffee is life-changing, and can't wait to visit again. read more

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I have been eyeing the place for a while but didn't know exactly where it was located. I finally noticed the entry on Dexter and stopped by for a breakfast to to-go of a København latte and a baked goody. København latte was sweet. I do prefer non-sweet coffee drinks but I had to try it as it being the main offering. The pastry was amazing. I asked for one with a filling and took the recommendation. I believe it was a cream filled croissant type of pastry. The barista was very welcoming and we had a short chat while she made the latte. I didn't get to stay but am planning to come back with a friend to try different brunch options. The place was well-lit, calming and cozy. It seems like a good spot to catch up with a friend over a nice sip of latte. read more

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Dropped by here recently for lunch and really enjoyed the experience! I got the Kobenhavn latte with oat milk and the red beet and goat cheese salad with a soft boiled egg. The woman working at the register (I think her name is Laur) was very helpful - I can be super indecisive when figuring out what to get, and she was incredibly helpful. She not only explained what went into the Kobenhavn latte, but I got to learn more about the beans (a convo that I surprisingly don't usually have at coffee shops!). I'm also gluten sensitive, so I am super appreciative that she noted that the chicken in the salad was marinated in soy sauce and therefore contained gluten, and glad there was an option to remove the chicken and make it gluten free! The vibes are cute - I liked the decor and the natural light. I look forward to coming back, both for the coffee and for the service :) read more

Had lunch there, so can only speak of what I had. The salmon toast was ok, but hard to cut. could have a better bread selection. The pastries look good. But not enough true Scandinavian fish. read more

This place is so-so. It certainly advertises itself as being more Scandinavian than it is. It feels more personal than a Starbucks, of course, but still charges for coffee refills, etc. Pretty expensive, and ok atmosphere, but nothing remarkable. The salmon breakfast bun was good, though pricey for what it was. We tried a couple pastries and were happy with them. I'd go again in a pinch, but wouldn't especially recommend to anyone. read more

Their in house overnight oats, chia puddings are the best along with coffee. I did not enjoy Matcha very much though

I've been to Cafe Hagen quite a few times because it's one of my favorite coffee shops in Seattle! The ambience is really aesthetic and it's a great place to catch up with a friend, play chess, draw, etc. I keep coming back for their seasonal specials - they all taste amazing. Today my friend and I ordered drinks from their fall seasonal menu (brown sugar rosemary latte and a kanel latte) To top it off, the staff is really sweet and brings your coffee to your table super quickly! I would really recommend checking this place out! read more

Cafe Hagen - Apple latte & brown sugar rosemary latte - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very cute and cozy coffee shop. I stayed in an airBnb a few blocks away and stopped by to get some work done. Expensive coffee but it was good. Drink came out fast. Free wifi and nice big tables to spread out and do work. read more

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Normally I don't post negative reviews, but I feel like I got duped. Much of the food is pre-made and the bathroom didn't have soap. When I alerted the staff about the soap and went back to use the restroom after my meal, there was still no soap. To cap it off, I feel misled as there are signs in the restroom prompting you to "leave a review with the secret word 'hygge' and then show it to a staff member for a special treat." It just feels like artificial inflation of a mediocre spot. Positives: service was quick and pastries were good. read more

Just the most amazing coffee in Seattle The coffee here is smooth, creamy and most importantly not burnt. Yes, it is pricey but then I'm ready to pay extra for quality. I got a mushroom sandwich and the orange cake. And man, it was just so fresh and delicious! The service is prompt at the counter. You have to bus your own table when you're done. Ambiance, well let's just say that I found my next spot to work from. Love the decor and music. Yes, I'm coming back again.. and again here read more

Cafe Hagen - Cappuccino - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had a pretty good lunch here. I got a ham and cheese croissant sandwich to go and a Kobenhavn latte. The latte was interesting but a little sweet for me, even though I appreciated the cardamon in it. The croissant sandwich was yummy and large. I would go back to try some other pastries. read more

Cafe Hagen is such a delight. Definitely one of my top 3 favorite coffee shops in seattle. First discovered it on a romp over to REI. It was a nice day, we had our dog, and they seemed to have plenty of patio seating available. Sooo glad we came. - This is home to my favorite latte in the city (meet kobenhaven latte). Hands down. It's a must as it's creamy, rich, and silky smooth. Never thought the world of lattes could be new and exciting without adding a bunch of sugary syrups. - The ambiance is calming, lots of plants, and has a ton of aesthetically pleasing decor. - There were many brekkie options and most felt clean (not gut busters). I've gotten the breakfast bowl and salad/sandwich combo. Both delightful and very European feeling. - The pastries looked amazing (and somewhat dangerous if you know what I mean?) and when QA opened they were so nice and gave us some stuff to try for free. Note on difference between SLU and Queen Anne location. SLU has a lot more space. QA can feel a little more cramped. read more

Beautiful aesthetic and delicious lattes.. very hygge! Plenty of comfy seats and friendly baristas, would definitely come again!!

While the pastries, food and coffee are good, be prepared for a little bit of an attitude from the staff here. My sister in law talked up this place to me and I was just disappointed. The guy taking our order couldn't have been any snootier. We asked a question about a coffee and the way he responded was just mean. It's not the type of attitude you see in Queen Anne. Everyone's actually pretty nice and friendly. If you want to check this place out - then try their avocado toast, seasonal jam waffle and salted caramel latte! They're all pretty good and we took some pastries home to share. There are so many other amazing coffee shops in the area that I would rather frequent. I have heard the other Cafe Hagen location is better. I'll be getting my salted caramel latte from there from now on. read more

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Amazing coffee and cakes here. I found this place based on recommendations from people on Insta, and it did not disappoint. The interior, the coffee, and their service is very nice. Would definitely recommend this place to others. I especially like the interior! read more

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We grabbed a quick cortado and mocha on a Saturday morning. The ambiance was very nice and the restrooms are clean. It was a bit noisy and busy so I would get there early or avoid peak hours. read more

I have been to the other Cafe Hagen locations and have enjoyed their coffee and cute atmosphere. The Upper Queen Anne location has a similar aesthetic to the other locations. I never really noticed their pastry selection before, but the assortment and display were impressive here. I got a cortado, a raspberry filled croissant, the breakfast skillet, and a breakfast sandwich. The cortado was top-notch was and included a shot of sparkling water. The baristas have excellent milk frothing technique. You can't go wrong with any drink: from a specialty drink to a simple Americano. I was also impressed with the croissant. It was amply filled and quite tasty. It's more of a creamy filling than a jam, but I prefer that for a filled croissant. I was not impressed with the smoked salmon breakfast sandwich or the skillet. I have been so spoiled in the PNW with the plethora of high quality smoked salmon around that this smoked salmon fell flat. The bread didn't pair with the salmon in my opinion either, making it hard for me to eat much of the sandwich. The skillet was a bit better, but it still wasn't that tasty or unique that I wouldn't get it again. Overall, I'll definitely be back for coffee and a pastry. I will skip on the other food though. read more

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Cafe Hagen is my happy place -- cozy hygge vibes, delicious coffee, and the perfect spot for breakfast or lunch!

Great coffee shop with good coffee and great pastries. I recommend the quiche. Very Hygge vibes read more

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Excellent spot for breakfast or lunch. But you gotta save room for one of their pastries. I had the blueberry danish and a Scandinavian coffee which were scandalously good. read more

Very cute and refreshing brunch spot! Staff was engaging and authentic. Smaller than expected portions. We had the Breakfast Bun with Bacon and the Seasonal Jam Waffle, both were very yummy. The croissant style bun was top tier! I would visit again, but maybe try some of their sandwiches! read more

So glad to find thebold coffee shop which went out of business during covid was finally replaced with a new excellent coffee shop and cafe. They offer not only the typical coffee menu, but a myriad of bakery goods which come from Freya at Pike Place. Most of the offerings seemed to have a Nordic influence. Especially standing out were the frosnappper and the orange cardamom almond cake. Both are incredible. They also offer hot sandwiches amd salads and a great breakfast/brunch menu equipped with cocktails. A wonderful addition to the upper queen Anne shopping area. read more

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I showed a picture on Yelp to ask what it is. Lady cashier keep blah-ing. I sign I can't hear, obviously I'm Deaf. Then, she pointed to the menu. I said ok show no mushroom on image."" And add sausage. Well, I didn't get what I wanted. This looks like Skillet. One I want was 6 bowls of food. One of the customers said oh this picture is the weekday breakfast board." Oh well, giving 1 star for not Deaf friendly. Plus, the food was okay. Not delicious. read more

Cafe Hagen just does everything right. The coffee - the pastries. I got an amazing breakfast that fit my anti-pastry diet right now. I failed to take a pic. read more

I like the taste of their Scandinavian coffee but the coffee wasn't hot enough... I needed to drink lukewarm coffee to home and reheat the coffee. Not worth $8. read more

This place is a solid breakfast brunch spot on top of QA. The healthy skillet is my go to - SO DARN GOOD...and could easily feed two with an extra piece of grilled bread, which is amazing on its own. The breakfast bin is also delicious and try any of the pastries...I haven't had a bad one. read more

Hagen is always a win. Amazing fresh clean food that won't leave you feeling like it's stuck to your ribs with glutton even if you eat your weight in pastries read more

Cafe Hagen - Brunch board add fruit to the waffle - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really cute cafe with warm and cozy vibes. Only tried their banana foster which was so light and creamy and was a great pick me up. The espresso is subtle but it comes through well. Staff are friendly and would love to come back and try their other drinks. read more

Cafe Hagen - Banana foster - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So cute and hella hygge vibes!!! I love how much Scandinavian/nordic cafes are popping up in seattle and Cafe Hagen has amazing aesthetics!!! Great spaces inside to work or catch up with friends. There's also a great outdoor covered patio area if you are looking for outdoor gathering spaces for smaller group. This latest trip I had some decaf tea but I'm really looking forward to catching some food and coffee drinks next time. There seems to also be a small happy hour menu from 4-6! Def check it out if you're looking for comfy cozy atmosphere! read more

Really wonderful delicious food- especially the almond croissants. Service is good. But this place is NOT ADA accessible. It's impossible to walk in here with a walker. The walkways are very narrow and there are plants, chairs and items available for purchase everywhere. We like this place and will continue to come here but wish they would take this into consideration. read more

The service is awful. Don't expect any smiles, greetings or kindness, at all. The place is full of people on laptops - the tables are so close together it can't be legal. Pastries and coffee are wonderful if you don't mind taking a second mortgage on your home. And whatever you do, you better not ask for anything extra, definitely better leave a giant tip and of course, bus your own table. What has happened to us. read more

I absolutely loved the aesthetic of this place! I wish we got brunch here, but I just stopped by for a chai. They also had plenty of baked goods which looked delicious except I was full from brunch earlier. There was a bit of a line when we stopped by, but they were pretty quick in making our drinks. The chai was very flavorful and not overly sweet which I appreciated. I wish I had another chance to stop by because their coffee drinks were very unique and quite intriguing! read more

The coffee here is so delicious! It's about the same price as Starbucks, but you can tell the ingredients are much more complex and better quality here. I got the Kobenhavn Latte and the pumpkin spice latte. The PSL tasted like real pumpkin!! It's not very sweet, but it's very pleasant. The kobenhaven was tasted really good. The server was nice and the ambiance of the place is pretty interesting, honestly the music is a bit loud and poppy and it feels like Dua Lipa is in the room with you. read more

Ordered tea and the cost for the splash of milk that goes in it was an upcharge of $0.75. The milk that is normally put out at the self serve bar. Was so put off by this money grabbing optic the business has chosen not to better manage, that our family of four cancelled our large brunch order and left the restaurant. Staff completely indifferent. We used to frequent this place, we'll never go back. read more

Zero complaints, though it didn't really have the hygge feel I was anticipating. It was more of an upbeat and trendy-feeling place and prices were a little high (like all of Seattle and, well, this is how 2023 has been in general). That said, the atmosphere there is nice, and their outdoor seating area is nice, too. I was happy to see that, even after 11 am on a Saturday, they still had a huge selection of pastries and the churro cronut I ordered was delicious. They have a few pourover coffees on their menu, too, which suited my coffee-elitist husband well. We will definitely be back. read more

So my husband and I are regulars here but this past weekend (Sunday to be exact around 2:15pm) we went in for our caffeine pick me up. We ordered our usual latte for him and a breve latte for me the gentleman who took our order was new as he needed a little bit of guidance from his fellow co-worker. This is not a big deal at all as everyone needs a little help when starting a new job. Anyways my husband ordered our drinks and I went outside to wait as I had my dogs with me. When we were about a block away I took my first sip and not only was it way too hot but the beans were burnt too. We are espresso snobs and will happily pay a hefty price for great espresso; we know what good, great and terrible espresso tastes like. We know what the temp of the milk should be and the difference between burnt beans and not. I asked my husband how his was and he also said the same...he did say that he noticed that the new guy had made our lattes. We ended up throwing both our lattes away. We should have gone back but we had our dogs with us and they were tired and wanted to go home. We will give this place one more try. To Cafe Hagan I believe when you're asking your patrons to pay premium prices for espresso it should be of the highest quality. I also think you need to have your new people practice, practice, practice until they get the perfect silky consistency of the milk , the right temperature and strain of the espresso. You are doing a disservice to your brand and it's not helping the new person learn. read more