Best coffee I've had. I love Victrola! I love their coffee, lattes, ambiance, vibes and service…read more I absolutely love this place and always love coming here. I buy their coffee beans too so I can make it at home too. I can't wait to come back here.

Our amazing new friend Jean works there, friendly service, open space train-station, red bricks…read moreambiance and great coffee. Musth check

The space was quiet and ambient, ideal for catch ups and working. I tried their cappuccino and…read morewalnut sour cream coffee cake. The coffee cake was very moist and deliciously sweet! I also liked that they had a mix of savory and sweet pastry/food options to choose from.

Somewhat Cute, decent food, decent coffee…read more If there weren't so many amazing coffee shops around, this would be a 4 star.

As a new resident of Washington state, I've explored a number of different spots around the area,…read moreand Hello Em stands out as one of my absolute favorites! Unlike the majority of coffee shops I've tried in Seattle, Hello Em has ample parking right on the same street, which was a HUGE relief when I was running hungry and borderline hypoglycemic. When I walked in earlier this morning, I was warmly greeted by a staff member who, after I mentioned it was my first visit, thoughtfully walked me through their top-selling items. Bonus: while waiting for my food and beverage, I explored and was mesmerized by the beautifully curated aesthetic and Vietnamese decor, which was thoughtfully designed and made my wait enjoyable. I ordered an iced Cà Phê Brûlée (torched egg coffee), which turned out to be such a creamy, decadent treat once I stirred the torched top into the strong roast beneath it. For food, I was torn between the Sữa đặc (condensed milk) Pandan Croissant and the Ăn Sáng (breakfast) croissant so I decided to just order both. The Pandan Croissant was sweet and buttery, while the Breakfast Croissant was a protein-rich, savory blend of honey ham, Chả lụa (Vietnamese ham), omelet, and a light spread of mayo. I left full, caffeinated, and BEYOND impressed. If you're after high quality Vietnamese coffee and pastries paired with warm, attentive service, Hello Em is well worth the trip!!!!

I got 4 Latte's here and 2 banh mi's, unfortunately the latte's either tasted like nothing or so…read morebad that my 4 friends and I couldn't finish them... The banh mi's were okay, they relied so heavily on the meat element for flavor that anytime I got a bite without it it felt like it wasn't worth swallowing. Aroom and Phe both absolutely blow this place out of the water

This is an adorable little coffee shop. They had some fun espresso martinis and it was mostly…read morequiet on a Friday in the early afternoon....until it wasn't! Definitely a hopping place at the end of the workday. It's got a darker ambiance and it's cozy. It has indoor, outdoor, and patio seating, though we chose to stay indoor. Pro tip - the poofs make you sit REALLY low. The food choices around 1pm were dismal, and limited. Maybe they'd sold out, or maybe they just don't have a lot there, but nothing even looked fresh enough to warrant purchase. The other thing that killed me was the service. There was one person on the entire 4 hours I was there, and it made for an incredibly slow experience. It was friendly enough, if not a little dismissive. Prices are reasonable and there is paid parking across the street, but take that with a "for Seattle" caveat.

I was a regular here for years and in addition to spending thousands of dollars, left this location…read morea glowing, five-star review. The staff at the time were warm (Michael was the best), knew regulars by name, and made every visit feel special. The coffee was excellent and it felt like a true neighborhood gem. Over time, the people who made this place so memorable moved on, and with them went the quality and the warmth. I opted to support other local coffee shops instead. I returned recently to use a reward I had accumulated, excited to see how things had changed since my last visit. When I asked to check my rewards balance before ordering, I was told I could only do so after completing the transaction. Every other coffee shop I frequent allows this beforehand, so I pushed back to clarify. What followed was one of the most unwelcoming interactions I have experienced at any business. The staff member's tone was hostile and dismissive from the moment I asked a simple question, and it did not let up. I felt uncomfortable enough to cancel my order entirely. When I asked for a receipt to confirm my refund, she threw it away in front of me. A colleague had to ask her again on my behalf, and she snapped that she had already discarded it. Another customer standing nearby witnessed this exchange and looked visibly appalled. I reached out to the owner privately before leaving a public review, hoping to have a real conversation. She chose not to follow up with me about my experience. Instead, she wrote back to say she had already spoken with her staff and that a separate customer had contacted her to say I was the problem, and that her team had handled everything with grace. She closed by suggesting I had not met a basic standard of respect. I want to be clear: the customer she referenced appeared to be acquainted with the barista. I will leave readers to draw their own conclusions about whose account was actively sought out. I also want to note that I am not alone in this experience. Other reviewers here have flagged the same pattern of cold, unwelcoming service at this location. That tells me this is not an off day. It is worth reading those reviews before you visit. The refund for items that were never made has still not been processed, four days later, which caused me to have to reach out to an owner again. I have now been refunded. I share all of this because I think people deserve to know what to expect, both at the counter and if something goes wrong. This is not the place I once loved, and the ownership's response confirmed that.

We came across this coffee shop while exploring the waterfront. My friend from Seattle wanted to…read morecheck it out since it's minority-owned, and we're always happy to support small businesses. I didn't try the coffee because I'd already had some earlier, but I ordered a hibiscus tea drink--it was light, refreshing, and perfect for a warm day. The staff was friendly, and my order came quickly, which made for a smooth, easy stop while walking around.

There is a particular kind of café that seems less interested in serving coffee than in making sure…read moreyou understand that it is a café. Boona Boona inhabits this territory with admirable commitment. The space is undeniably curated--every chair, surface, and design choice seems to have undergone a rigorous internal audit for maximum urban cool. Unfortunately, the coffee itself feels rather blasé, as though it were merely incidental to the aesthetic project, had high hopes but fell short. One senses that considerable effort has gone into cultivating the idea of a coffee shop, while the actual coffee is left to fend for itself. The larger issue is the insistence on hipness. There is something faintly exhausting about the whole performance: the studied minimalism, the knowing atmosphere, the sense that you have wandered onto a particularly well-lit side street in Brooklyn circa 2014. And, with affection to Seattle, this isn't NYC. It doesn't need to cosplay as one. To be fair, there is plenty to admire if your primary concern is atmosphere and Instagrammability. But coffee should ultimately taste like something worth getting out of bed for, rather than merely providing a prop for the room. The irony is that there is actually a thoughtful and genuinely worthwhile mission beneath all the carefully curated café affectations: supporting African coffee growers, cultivating community, and preserving East African coffee traditions. Which makes the relentless performance of coolness feel somewhat unnecessary. The substance is there; I simply wish the coffee experience felt as compelling as the mission statement.

This is such a cute place sitting right on the corner of a quiet little neighborhood. Super dog…read morefriendly which I absolutely love. They even have dog treats sitting right on the counter. The coffee was spot on. I had a breve and it was delicious. They have some great baked goods. I tried the cornmeal maple scone which was gluten free. It was so much better than I was anticipating. Not dry, mild sweetness, great maple flavor. I would definitely get it again. They had some other gluten free vegan options as well. My friend got the pumpkin loaf which was also delicious. It's a small shop so not a lot of seating but you can see the roasting machines in the corner and the staff are so nice and welcoming. They even have organic home pressed juices to choose from. I would absolutely go here again. The locals were so nice also. You can definitely tell this is a local favorite.

So good! They have great coffees that have the right balance of flavor without being too sweet. The…read morestaff is really helpful, and the place has a good vibe as well. Their whole beans are also fantastic- definitely one of, if not the best, roasters in Seattle.

I love this Hagen location more than the other Hagen cafés in Seattle. The atmosphere and service…read moreare nice. I especially like the outdoor seating, the view, and the way they've recently arranged the space with plants and umbrellas outside. I also like the recent music selection. Keep it up! I usually get breakfast here, either the Smashed Avocado Toast or the Breakfast Bun. I also like the paninis. I'm not much of a coffee drinker myself, but my wife often brings home a bag of coffee from Hagen, and she really likes it.

The food is delicious - the breakfast sandwiches and pastries. The cafe itself is small and it's…read morebetter for catching up with friends or a quick bite rather than working. The prices are on the higher end -- like $20 for a croissant sandwich. The customer service is awful. This seems to be the case with other locations. I've been to a few and most recently the location at Olympic Sculpture Park. I had similar experiences here. No greeting and the barista and person at the register looked annoyed to be there. I'm not asking for a chatty service but a hello and thank you doesn't hurt. Service seems to be the issue with a lot of these reviews.

What a cool place with great coffee!! So happy to find it!! When in the he area come check it out!!read more

Good Coffee serves a cappucino that's reminiscent of Napoli; proper proportion and espresso with…read moresmooth and complex flavor. The cafe itself is a beautiful space of combining architecture and industry; the decades of coffee roasting that dot the perimeter of the cafe and provide a marvelous space to isolate with a cuppa for a bit. Love this place!

Dog friendly cafe with lots of great seating. The coffee quality was great and there were lots of…read morepeople working from here so the WiFi must be good. Baristas were super friendly too!

Very cozy coffee shop for a nice study day or for a nice coffee date! Their coffee was delicious…read moreand their croissants were so buttery! There also seems to be a night menu with some fun drinks available, very cute for an Eastlake drink!

Nice neighborhood coffee place. Staff very attentive…read more Tables clean. Coffee is strong.

For a chain coffee, I was very surprised at how great the quality of the coffee is. They are…read morelocated inside a building and have ample space to sit. I ordered a cortado with oat milk. Their drinks come with a a little sparkling water which was a nice touch , you can cleanse your palate. Strong coffee, decent prices, and great location.