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    Cafe Lulu

    4.3 (138 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Bakeries
    Open 6:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    CAFE LULU ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Seasonal latte (from March)

    Cute little spot with a few tables. It's mostly people taking their items to go. I walked here but parking can be found on the neighboring streets. They have seasonal lattes.

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    Diana C.

    This is a small and cozy little spot. It was nice for reading or working for a bit, though it closes in the early afternoon. The baristas were nice and I liked the unique drink I had from the seasonal menu. It was a cocoa pumpkin spice latte and was very tasty. I also grabbed a cute sloth sticker and a dill scone. They have Macrina bakery which is nice. I'd definitely come back if I was in the area while they were open!

    Iced Vanilla Latte
    Wendy M.

    Some of the best coffee I've had! This is a small coffee shop that was recommended to us while we were in Seattle. There's a few tables inside the shop and has a very warm/inviting energy. The barista was very friendly and efficient with making our drinks. The coffee itself was sooo flavorful! We finished our drinks so quick because it was just that good. Although we didn't get nah of the food items they also looked very tasty. This is definitely a place I would recommend others to check out. Perfect for a Sunday morning and a stroll around the park that is close by.

    Alex N.

    Great place for pastries and drinks. I really liked my matcha drink and the banana bread was amazing! Small cute shop to work and eat. I'd come back!

    Mercedez S.

    While I was in Seattle I wanted to find really good local coffee shops every morning and this place is definitely a gem! Everything here is so simple but SO DELICIOUS. I love the vibe there and everything I ordered was absolutely tasty!

    Egg Tasty Bagel with tomato and capers.
    Brian C.

    The Quick Bite: friendly, popular neighborhood cafe. Decent but unremarkable coffee (Vita, Torriani flavors), limited but mostly tasty food offerings. The Deets: After scanning the mostly stellar reviews, I do as I always do and find the bad ones, and see if they offer insight into what to expect, and these certainly did. This is something I encourage all my fellow Yelpers to do, and here's why: you can tell a lot about a place by how they respond to criticism. In this case, every complaint was answered proactively by the owner! Responsive, responsible ownership means that even if you have a bad experience, attention will be paid and you'll probably be able to go back and have a better experience next time. That's Yelp functioning as it should, used properly; improving the consumer experience and helping businesses keep customers and make money. Friday morning, this little cafe is hoppin'! Locals and regulars, greeted by name. Kids begging for their favorite treats, local retirees talking politics. I get a Mexican mocha and a house-made bagel with egg, tomato, and capers. The counter service, historically this place's Achilles' heel, is soft-spoken, efficient and friendly. At the bar, the barista is smiling, chatty and upbeat. Excellent! That's the extra star. Product-wise, it's just ok. Their bagels, although fresh, taste of the city water they were boiled in too keenly. A bit of malt in the water might help (I used to be a baker). The texture is wonderful, though! The microwaved eggs are fluffy (scrambled eggs are one of the few things a microwave does arguably better than stovetop). The tomato was pithy and flavorless, but the capers, tangy and generously applied, saved the day. Lox and arugula, and maybe an herb aoli, would be welcome additions to the menu! The barista, (I was one of those too, for years) although a customer service gem, might need a refresher on technique. Vita is a decent product, pretty forgiving and consistent, but you have to treat it right. The barista was pre-grinding instead of grinding to order, which is a no-no. At manufacture my shots were under-extracted, meaning the grind was too coarse and/or tamp was too light, causing the shots to be watery and exit the portafilters too quickly. The pour was like 10 seconds (it should be 18 to 22, for most machines). The flavoring in my Mexican mocha was good, but the non-fat milk, which I did not order, made it even more watery-tasting. There was little foam and no art, and no offer of whipped cream. Great neighborhood gathering spot! Just needs some thoughtful additions and training to really shine!

    Nibbled then devoured the trio of Cowboy Cookies!
    Marie B.

    I finally checked out Café Lulu this afternoon and find out that it's been open for about 18 years (since 1997). Walked or drove past it a gazillion times - guess good things truly happen to those who wait! I indulged in a delicious 16 ounce dark chocolate mocha and resisted not nibbling on any of the trio of Cowboy Cookies I got to go. Yes, truly a well crafted mocha. Good balance, not cloying, perfect temperature! Even the 20 ounce Mexican mocha prepaid for the hubby was deemed 'sweet, subtle, and nice balance of cinnamon'. This itty-bitty neighborhood café is very well established with a stream of regulars that popped in to say hello and chat briefly with Karen (presumably the owner) while I sat a table for about an hour. I even found a $5 bill on the floor, handed it to her and she knew exactly who it belonged to (a preschool teacher who stopped in for a chat and a snack) Impressive! There's also a sizable collection of travel books to thumb through (and even check out - see the clipboard by the entrance), even one amusing photo album documenting a Café Lulu coffee mug's travels with its owner. Rotating art with the current installment of watercolors. Food & bev-wise, there's coffee, tea, juices, assorted baked goods, and looks like tasty breakfast items like bagel sandwiches, oatmeal, granola, and toast of the day. Okay 3 1/2 hours later, the Cowboy Cookies were devoured by a trio of cookie monsters. Substantial with chocolate chips, oatmeal, walnuts, and a hint of cinnamon. Yum - washed down with a cold glass of milk at home! Excellent early morning to mid-afternoon neighborhood café - worthwhile stop!

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    Great little place to hang out. Service can get a bit snarky sometimes but on balance worth it. Yummy burrittos, good coffee.

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    14 years ago

    Super cute cafe with yummy treats and reasonably priced breakfasts. Interesting art. What a treasure.

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    I'm so glad you found us! Thank you for the nice review.

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    The perfect small neighborhood coffee shop. Friendly staff, great coffee, fresh bagels - it's my breakfast almost every morning.

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    We love you guys too Emmy!! Thanks for the review

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    Delicious Harvest Squash bread and cinnamon rolls. Great coffee. Nice, quiet. Beautiful local art work on the walls.

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    Thanks Andres, glad you like it as much as we do!

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    Haha! Isn't she Mo'rvelous? Thanks for the nice review!

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    Cute cafe with great coffee. We did wait a while in line but shortly after we paid we received our drinks but it was worth the wait.

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    10 years ago

    Had a latte was just as I like it. Price is super reasonable. Chai latte my girl had was great too. Drink up Seattle

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    13 years ago

    Such a lovely place. I sure do miss it now that I've moved. I wish my new home had such an easygoing cafe.

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    Come back and visit every time you're back in the neighborhood!!!

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    Le Panier - Almond croissant

    Le Panier

    4.4(3.1k reviews)
    4.6 miDowntown
    $$

    The baked goods and lattes are quite nice here. Located right at the Pike's Place Market and…read morewalkable to the favorite sites. I've been here a few times and always had a positive experience. The line was short but can definitely build up but not as long as some other options on the street. I had a spinach flaky roll and latte. Both were just right and honestly above average. I will be back and the vibes of the area are worth coming back to not to mention exactly what Le Pannier's great at too.

    Honestly, I was taken aback by the raving reviews here because my first (and it would be my last)…read morevisit to Le Panier fell completely short of expectations. So, what went well, and what has plenty of room for improvement? SERVICE - 5/5 The staff was super friendly and just really cool! I especially appreciated that he grabbed the pain au chocolat from the back at my request. I did not want mine touching the almond croissants displayed so closely together. I wanted a pain au chocolat, not an almond pain au chocolat. Sorry! AMBIANCE - 4/5 A very busy bakery/café located at Pike Place Market, near Starbucks. I liked the wall décor and the overall cozy vibe. Finding an empty seat may be a challenge? KOUIGN-AMANN/PAIN AU CHOCOLAT/MERINGUE - 2/5 Kouign-amann - 0/5 It pained me to give a kouign-amann such a low score, especially because it is my all-time favorite pastry. But this one was so subpar that I could not even finish it. It was, frankly, a complete waste of butter, flour, sugar and labor. I once lodged a complaint with a GM and Director of F&B at a certain Ritz-Carlton because their kouign-amanns were so bad that I asked them to stop whoever was making them. Since then, there has been a huge improvement, and that is what genuine feedback should accomplish. Pastry integrity is of utmost importance, and pastry crime is hardly forgivable. Pain au Chocolat - 2/5 Doughy and deeply disappointing. I simply cannot reconcile this with the fact that Le Panier has supposedly been a beloved fixture of Seattle's food scene since 1983. MERINGUE -- 5/5 Can anyone possibly mess up a meringue?? It is extremely disappointing to visit what is supposed to be a legendary, quintessential French bakery in Seattle, only to find that the two pastries I was most looking forward to, the kouign-amann and pain au chocolat, were both such letdowns. A café/bakery cannot survive on service and ambiance alone. The pastries have to deliver too. Time to rehone the baking skills, Le Panier.

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    Bakery Nouveau

    Bakery Nouveau

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    3.9 miCapitol Hill
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    I love love love this place! My favorite place for exquisite pastries of all time! Anytime that…read moreI'm in Seattle this is a MUST stop for me. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It smells so wonderful and warm when you enter and it's really a feast for your eyes. Everything looks so delicious and it's hard to choose. The staff was ver patient with me. My "go to" is the most famous twice baked almond croissant. On this visit ordered the "go to" , blueberry ginger scone, ratatouille sandwich, turkey havarti sandwich, banana bread, and some Americanos to go. This is not a sit down cafe so we thoroughly enjoyed them in the parked car. :) Every bite should be savored. Extraordinary!

    I got the twice baked chocolate croissant for 7.25! Might seem pricey but the pastry was genuinely…read moreso big that I think the price was actually a good deal. The croissant was on the crispier side, especially with the almond crumble on top it was a bit too cripsy for me, but I tend to like soft and flakey pastries so it's probably a matter of taste. There was a TON of almond filling in the middle. I enjoyed the taste and texture but it was too much filling for me personally. I would have liked more croissant in my croissant, so to say haha. The chocolate was slightly dark which worked well with the sweet pastry and filling! Overall I enjoyed the croissant but it was a tad too heavy on the filling and cripsy/crunchy for me.

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    Petit Pierre Bakery - Pistachio

    Petit Pierre Bakery

    4.5(463 reviews)
    1.4 miPhinney Ridge
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    Came around 1-2pm on a weekend and they still had a full pastry case! I always love seeing that…read morelater in the day since some other cafes are getting empty around that time. They have so many yummy options, but I settled on a mushroom and Gruyère pastry and an earl grey blueberry cruffin. The mushroom and Gruyère pastry was SO good!!! Buttery flaky layers of dough with a strong earthy mushroom flavor and savory cheese - an absolute umami bomb. We ate it the day after and threw it in the air fryer for a couple of minutes, and it was so delicious. The cruffin was huge! Topped with a delicious light Earl grey cream that wasn't too sweet. It was filled with a blueberry cream and was definitely very filling. There's a lot of sugar coating it, as is standard with cruffins, but it's a nice sweet treat. Definitely coming back for the mushroom and Gruyère pastry and to try their other delicious flavors. Their supreme croissant flavor switches often and we can't wait to try the next one! One of the best bakeries I've been to in Seattle so far.

    I visited this spot around 11:40 AM on a Friday, and it wasn't too crowded. The space is casual…read morewith limited seating, but it felt comfortable enough to enjoy a quick bite. I originally planned to just grab a coffee and a croissant, but after noticing how popular the mushroom Gruyere croissant seemed, I decided to give it a try and I'm so glad I did. It was incredibly delicious, perfectly filling, and even better when warmed up. The staff member kindly offered to heat it for me, which really elevated the whole experience. While they serve Umbria coffee, which isn't my personal favorite, the food more than made up for it. The service was warm and friendly, and the overall vibe was welcoming. I'll definitely be back to try the mushroom croissant again or maybe explore some of their other pastries next time.

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    Baiten - Matcha soft serve

    Baiten

    4.5(247 reviews)
    4.2 miCapitol Hill

    Like WOW the quality and flavor profile were amazing!!!! The best soft serve I've had in a whileread more

    Baiten is a small window sweet shop in Capitol Hill. It's attached to Tamari bar and has some of…read moretheir offerings at Tamari bar. If you can find parking in the Cap Hill area I would definitely consider this as an option for a sweet treat. I think the prices are really reasonable considering some of the other options. Staff: 5/5 (nice) Sanitation: 5/5 (clean) Soft serve w/syrups (5/5) I've had most of the syrups that they offer with their vanilla soft serve. The soft serve itself is a really creamy and rich vanilla milk flavor. I would say it's closer to that Asian milk flavor if you know what I mean. I think the hojicha syrup is my favorite out of all the ones I've tried so far. It has a really nice roasty flavor and not something you can find at most other places. The matcha I would say is my second favorite. The flavor of the matcha syrup is definitely lighter compared to the hojicha but still is a nice compliment to the soft serve. The black sesame would be the lowest on my list out of the, all since I felt like the flavor was too nutty like it was a blend of sesame and potentially a nut. Overall I would definitely go back for the hojicha but if you're not into that there's definitely solid options for other flavors.

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    Dahlia Bakery

    Dahlia Bakery

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    4.4 miBelltown
    $$

    i've been sleeping on dahlia's which is so upsetting because it's so yummy. it took me like 5…read moreminutes to decide what i wanted because everything looked so delish. do I do sweet or savory? breakfast or lunch? sooo many choices. Their cinnamon rolls looked amazing with the perfect decadent amount of frosting but so did the sprinkle cookies. The staff was kind and welcoming and patient wth me with my delay in decision making. I have so many things that I need to go back and try, most likely with a group, so I can try lots of things. They do lots of specialty items, depending on the day which is a fun way to spice up their menu. I ended up going with the burrata focaccia sandwich which came with burrata, roasted bing cherries, pistachio butter, balsamic, arugula, and sea salt focaccia. SOOOO yummy. Great sandwich, and I am so glad that they did lunch items early in the AM. The cherries were such a unique addition to the sandwich but worked well, and they were also representative of the local area (Rainier Cherries). I wish that there was flaky salt on the bread. I didn't get much salt flavor wise, even though is says sea salt focaccia. The focaccia bread was soft which is my preference for focaccia. Sometimes burrata texture can be weird, but this one was smooth, creamy, and perfect texture.

    I don't see what all the fuss is about but my husband liked the food…read more The coconut cream pie is so bland and we both agreed on that. I had two cookies that were hard as a rock and the everything was inedible (I gave it to a homeless man outside) We had the quiche which was ok, the pancetta was so overpowering that's all I tasted. We also got a breakfast sandwich which was ok. Nothing special. Staff was super nice and the place was clean so I can say that.

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    Seating is open for dahlia until serious pie opens

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    Temple Pastries - Line inching closer. Found out later I could've bypassed line & got TGTG order from barista. (8/10/25)

    Temple Pastries

    4.3(278 reviews)
    5.4 miAtlantic
    $$

    This was such a cute place! It had been on my list for a while so when a friend suggested to meet…read morethere, I was happy to oblige. There was plenty of seating around 1 PM on a Thursday. It was busy but not crazy packed. They had a lot of options for pastries and drinks. I'd never had a London Fog before so I decided to get that. It was so good! I'm a big earl grey fan, so I figured I'd like it. Very sweet but not too much. The pastries all looked absolutely fabulous. It was hard to choose, but I went with the black sesame macaron. I'm a big black sesame fan. It was really good. The staff were also amazing! So kind and friendly.

    Revisited Temple Pastries and ordered everything my heart desired. Scheduled an online order, which…read moreis super easy to do on their website at least 3 days ahead of time and lets you skip the line! Overall, I'd say their pastries were generally good not great and were significantly sogged up by 12:30 PM when I grabbed em. Their patisserie is stronger than the pastries IMO and while I wouldn't wait in a crazy line, it's still lovely neighborhood spot and perhaps the pastries are a better texture earlier in the day. Highlights: - Miso Roasted White Chocolate Cronut: My favorite item in their current rotation. The cronut was a tad soggy, but the buttery texture inside is still satisfying and the miso white chocolate filling is lusciously smooth and perfectly balanced between savory and sweet. - Blackberry Corn Mousse Cake: Blueberry mousse is the perfect fluffy texture and the corn is very subtle. The sponge cake is light and perfectly contrasts against the bottom layer of crunchies to add a bit of variety. - Blueberry Corn Croissant: Pastry also held up quite well on this one with the outside still being quite crisp. The inner cream unlike the mousse cake is very corn forward with a bit of blueberry jam to balance it out. Skip: - Black Forest Cake: Found the cake to be a bit too firm with the cream filling to be a little bland and too firm as well. Just wanted this to be better than it was. Also, it looks totally different from the photo on their website heads up. - Tomato Basil Croissant: Just found this to be off ratio wise. The only tomato is the 3 small quarters of cherry tomato at the top and a light smear of basil cream. I can see this being very good, but current form factor isn't doing it any favors.

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    Saint Bread - Saint cheeseburger

    Saint Bread

    4.1(352 reviews)
    1.8 miUniversity District
    $$

    4.5 stars. This was my first time at Saint Bread which feels crazy to say considering I have lived…read morein Seattle for the last 6+years. My partner and I were enticed in on a whim after paddle boarding in Lake Union and it did not disappoint. The smell of the smoker outside hit us as soon as we parked and from then we decided we couldn't leave without trying a little something. We ended up getting the miso caramel pork belly from the Hinoki food truck with a side of rice. The pork belly was really well flavored, smoky, sweet, and salty. I'm only taking half a star off for the rice which really wasn't great as it was mushy and overcooked. I would probably opt for the fries next time instead, though this might be a heavier combination. The service was good, and everyone we interacted with was perfectly nice and helpful. The plan is to definitely come back again and try more of what they have on their menu like the smoked half chicken, and even some drinks and things from the bakery.

    This spot gets so much attention I almost wanted to dislike it to be a contrarian. But no...it's so…read moregood. The breakfast sandwich is just delicious especially if you can get it on the sweet bread (can't remember the name), and they have hojicha lattes which can be hard to find/do well! I would recommend going on a weekday, as the line does get crazy on weekends. But yeah it's worth it

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    Cinnamon-Okinawan sugar toast ($4) - nice butter on white bread

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    Sakura bun - there's jam inside

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