Finally had time to stop in and have a glass of wine and a crape. Both were super delicious! The…read morespace is so charming and relaxing. I highly recommend stopping in for a glass of wine and a light bite. The service is excellent!!

CAGETTE WINE BAR: WHERE CABERNET MEETS CABLE CROSSES…read more Listen, while other wine bars in Madison Valley are busy being pretentious about their French pronouns, Cagette has transformed itself into the Gold's Gym of grape juice. Their sommelier doesn't just wear a tastevin around his neck - he wears it WITH A WEIGHTLIFTING BELT. The wall of vintage Gold's Gym Venice Beach photos mixed with First Growth Bordeaux bottles is nothing short of INSPIRATIONAL. Arnold's famous posed double bicep shot is perfectly positioned between the Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the Barolo section, creating what they call the "Pump & Pour" corner. Their wine flights are served on custom metal trays shaped like weight plates. The "Franco Columbu Collection" of Italian reds arrives on a mini bench press rack, and you have to complete three reps before they'll pour your Brunello. The dedication to the aesthetic is STAGGERING. You haven't lived until you've experienced their "Muscle Beach Merlot Mondays" where the sommelier spots you through a vertical tasting while shouting encouragement like "LIGHTWEIGHT BABY" and "AIN'T NOTHING BUT A PEANUT" between sips. Their wine descriptions include both tasting notes AND the optimal rep range for maximum gains. The "Lou Ferrigno Lounge" area features leather seats made from recycled weightlifting belts, and every wine glass has grip knurling. Their coasters are miniature versions of the original Gold's Gym logo, and they refuse to serve anything less than full-bodied wines because "light wines are for WIMPS." Their "Pumping Iron" wine club (which meets in what they call The Dungeon, a clear homage to the original Gold's basement) requires members to deadlift their wine allocation before taking it home. The sight of someone clean-and-jerking a case of Grand Cru Burgundy is both terrifying and beautiful. Five stars for creating a space where wine snobs and gym bros can finally coexist in perfect harmony. I've witnessed heated debates about both proper squat form AND proper wine storage temperature, often in the same conversation. P.S. Their "No Pain No Pour" policy seems strict, but you haven't lived until you've seen someone do burpees for a better pour of Barolo. P.P.S. The bathroom mirrors are positioned at optimal flexing angles, and the hand soap dispensers are shaped like dumbbells. ATTENTION TO DETAIL. Note: This review was written while watching their sommelier demonstrate proper clean-and-jerk form using a methuselah of champagne as a training weight. Special Addendum: To the customer who complained about the mandatory flex pose before entering the reserve wine room - this is about CULTURE, Karen. Final Thought: Never has there been a more perfect fusion of fine wine and fitness culture. It's like if Joe Weider opened a wine bar and Franco Columbu was the beverage director. Remember: Every wine glass comes with its own "PR" (Personal Record) tracking card, and yes, they do measure your wine lifting form. No kipping allowed on the Bordeaux pulls. Warning: Side effects may include excessive use of phrases like "crushing it," "lightweight baby," and "yeah buddy" while discussing vintage vertical tastings. P.P.P.S. Their new "Swole Somm Certification" program requires both blind tasting skills AND a minimum bench press requirement. As it should.

While the cafe/restaurant is located on a corner, with some effort to redesign the spacious…read moreinterior, it'll be a great spot to hang out and enjoy a cuppa. Outdoor patio surrounds the cafe which is idyllic during warmer days. Came here for coffee and some pastries. I had the mocha, my usual and favorite coffee drink. I was not disappointed. Service wise the lady at the front was very nice and friendly, checking on how we're doing. Sandwiches are available. I'll definitely come back

Hours of operation need to be updated. Went by on a Friday at 3:15 & was closed. Lights off nobody…read morein there

The food, The coffee, the service, everything. Ambience. It's an extremely homey coffee shop with…read moregreat lunch food and desserts and bread. This is our go to place when we're in Seattle to get lunch. We don't come often but it seems like lately every time we come in there's been some improvement. They remodeled the bathroom. New front door. I know these things sound trivial but it just keeps getting better. And the people are so nice. Highly recommended!

Super sweet people at this place! Their patio is dog friendly which I love. The specialty lattes…read moreare awesome. The horchata latte uses rice milk too so I believe it's dairy free. My partner had a churro latte and loved it. The coffee cake was also tasty. The inside is clean and has lots of places to sit with good lighting and big windows. They also have some larger bakery like bread loaves for sale too. Very cute neighborhood spot I'd recommend!

Although not pictured, I did infact get am opera cake from here. It was delicious and shareable…read more Depending on your sweet tooth and portion size. I say modestly it can be shared between 2-4 people. The cake was light, with a smooth consistency. Chocolate is not too rich because I have a sneeze indicator. The higher the percentage in dark chocolate the higher the likelihood I am to sneeze. I was just on the verge and typically happens somewhere between 70% and above. Anyways I recommend coming here and trying their offerings. I was eyeing a pistachio croissant they have so I might be back again to try that. Aside from that, service wise I had no complaints. Parking can get tricky since it's just street parking.

Popped back into Belle Epicurean after a few years. I was thrilled to see new menu items and that…read morethey are using real dishes! We had the Cote D'or breakfast sandwich and the Madison breakfast sandwich. Both were delicious. Flavorful and flaky buns, fresh ingredients. Flavor combinations were on point. We ordered our sammys to go and didn't have to wait too long. On a sustainability note, I was a bit surprised to receive black single use plastic containers, instead of compostable ones per Seattle's requirements.

Grabbed a Friday dinner. It was good food and great service. The casual atmosphere is relaxed and…read morenot rushed. The menu is great and has so many choices I recommend it all. Check them out when you visit Glassybaby.

I went to this place solely because when I drove by I thought the exterior was so beautiful. I'm so…read moreglad I decided to go as the food was amazing & I got to explore Madrona which I never would have otherwise. Good prices and no frills - I got an open face sandwich which was perfectly seasoned, light, and filling and my friend got the salmon sandwich which apparently was one of their most popular that day. Potatoes that came with it were cooked to perfection. I would highly highly recommend going on a sunny day as their location has huge windows and it's absolutely beautiful indoors with the sunlight. Service was prompt and friendly and there's such a cozy vibe indoors. Noticed that most of the patrons were incredibly well dressed for some reason. Would definitely recommend and would come back!

Stopped by at 8 AM right when they opened. There is a lot of free street parking in the area. There…read moreis some indoor and outdoor seating, but the indoor seating was full very quickly. I got there at 8:05 and there was already about 10 people in line. The line moved fairly quickly though, and the staff were really nice. I ordered the breakfast sandwich with bacon. The bread was super soft and flavorful. The inside of the café was very pretty and they have a lot of cute gifts and merch. I would probably bring tourists here and come back especially if the weather is nice.

Volunteer Park Cafe is a solid casual stop, especially if you're in the mood for a well-executed…read morebreakfast sandwich. The lemon creamsicle spritz was also super refreshing, especially on a warm day. The rotating staff managing the line made things occasionally feel chaotic and communication wasn't always seamless. Overall, it's still an easy go-to for a relaxed bite near the park, just with a bit of operational polish needed up front.

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.

Great Staff Went here with coworkers 18+ people and they were so kind made every Oder with…read morededication and didn't complain on us being in there space. Food was all right, this is primarily a coffee/brunch spot. Bacon egg and cheese was the best or short ribs if you have a big appetite

Cute interior, friendly service, delicious looking cookies made in house (that I can't eat bc of my…read morecut) and a smooth nitro with oatmeal cream....you can't beat this kind of Sunday morning. I will 100% be back for a drink, a cookie and to just hang.

A very cute, cozy and comfy cafe in Central District! That being said, good luck finding parking…read morefor this place as street parking gets atrociously full around most times of the day, including Friday night around 8pm. Back to my rave: this place is comfy and a great place to just sit in when it's chilly outside. There's a comfy couch near the entrance, many knickknacks strewn around the inside and it's brightly lit to the point where you feel like you're at home instead of a cafe. The owner of the place is very sweet and welcoming, and the pastries shown around the area looked so delicious. For this visit, my friend and I got the Thai green tea latte, key lime tea, egg tart and a slice of tiramisu crepe cake. The egg tart was warm and yummy, and quite big too so it has a mochi-like layer inside it. The tiramisu crepe cake had tons of layers of crepe and cream along with the tiramisu powder sprinkled on top. This was creamy, delightful and calming all around, that's how good this cake was! My key lime tea is a mix of Thai tea and fresh lime juice, and I'm surprised that neither part interfered with each other too much given one is sweet and the other relatively sour. The Thai green tea latte was just as great to drink. This place is so cozy and cute, and the owner gave us great service. When you do find parking, come here for some drinks and desserts, it'll be worth it!

Been eyeing this spot for crepe cakes but unfortunately they did not have them on my visit. I asked…read moreand got a generic "not today" so not really sure when they offer them, so can't help provide an update here. On the bright side, there's a clean washroom, the space is small but cozy, and they have wifi plus available. Solid spot to lounge. Would consider coming back crossing my fingers for a crepe cake. Strawberry Snowie Frappe - it's a solid dessert. Very sweet and likely double blended because it's not super icy, rather the liquid collects at the bottom. However the icy blend at the top wasn't watery either, there was still some flavor. Overall, it was as expected, but a decent refresher on this street.

Really cute corner grocery store in Madison Valley. The prices were high, but not egregiously so,…read moreespecially for the area. They had everything I would expect at a grocery store, but much more curated, which makes shopping easier. It really takes the cognitive load off to not have to compare seventeen different brands/sizes/prices. They had a nice selection of meal kits (four person dinner for ~$65, and 2 person meals for ~$45), cheeses, frozen goodies (ice cream, Hello Robbin cookies, chicken pot pie), and produce. I probably wouldn't do a regular full grocery shopping here for my whole family, but I can see myself stopping by for last minute ingredients, goodies for gatherings and picnics, and meals to go. I had the in-house tiramisu and it was absolutely divine, and I am excited to check out some of their other in-house products!

After a previous attempt the day before, I finally was able to visit on 3/24/24 last Sunday. Those…read moreMontlake/520 closures and road construction on Madison sure can test ones patience! The Kitchen & Market - Madison Valley location is located between Bar Cantinetta and Cafe Flora. It has a limited parking lot and adjacent street parking. I briefly toured the retail shop glancing at all the displays, but exercising restraint. This is truly a high quality, grab and go, treat yourself (+family & friends) neighborhood bodega. I wanted to also compare this site with my visit & experience at the Pike Place Market location. I stopped by the showcase table to sample and savor the meatball, parmesan crisp, and chocolate chip cookie samples provided by a very personable individual. I ended up buying a tub of their pomodoro sauce (same sauce used with meatball sample) and a roast beef sandwich. The latter was savored down by Lake Washington at the Madison Park Beach. Delicious sandwich, would have been perfection if one bread slice was not soggy due to the contents. But the wrapper helped and had napkins in my car. Pomodoro sauce was used with premium al dente radiatore pasta. This yielded a flavorful dish for dinner. I like the concept for pret a porter/meal kit ideas. Price point not for every budget though, however, one is paying for high quality and well curated items. Current sites are located at Seattle's Pike Place Market, Mercer Island (will return after fire damage renovation), Bellevue/Medina, and this new Seattle/Madison Valley site. Future locations will be in Yarrow Bay/Kirkland and Seattle/Eastlake. Minus one star due to soggy bread, challenging parking situation, and ignored twice waiting to pay at the register. Note: Card payment at the register area, no cash accepted.