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.

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!

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.

While attending a conference at the University of Washington, this place came as a recommendation…read moreby the event coordinators and just about every blog on good coffeeshops. I ordered an iced strawberry latte, which came with a good half inch of homemade strawberry syrup that tasted fresh. The inside is smaller, so the line is probably out the door when you walk in the morning but staff was quick to make our drinks. There is some seating to sit and drink what you ordered, but do note there is a hustle and bustle of folks coming in and out of the shop. Highly reccommend stopping by.

Cozy cafe extremely close to the lightrail! The location is super convenient and there's some…read moreindoor seating as well as benches outside on the street. I love how it's decorated! It's got a homey vibe with the exposed brick and interesting furniture. The employees were very kind as well and I like the board that shows all their drink suggestions! I tried the strawberry matcha and couldn't recommend it more!

Their interior is really cozy and has great space for reading or working in the back or for…read morechatting with friends in the front. The service was fantastic and they were able to make one of their special lattes as a matcha for me, which was deeply appreciated. Both drinks were excellent! If only they had a patio area that was dog friendly, they'd be perfect!

Lovely no frills coffee shop off Roosevelt, i've been in town this week for a few days and I've…read morebeen here a couple times now. Both times I have gotten the Caramello which is a vanilla and caramel latte. A large is about $8.43, so reasonable for the area. Sadly just up the street another coffee shop charges $11.43 for similar latte, and the staff isn't as friendly as here. Highly recommend if wanting good coffee in Green Lake area!

I visited this cafe last Sunday, and loved the cozy atmosphere! Seating is limited, but drinks and…read morefood are easy to eat on the go. I came with a friend in the morning for breakfast, and got a huge slice of day old coffee cake for half its original price! I'm not a fan of raisins, but this cake was so good that I could hardly notice the taste or texture of the raisins. The London fog had the perfect sweetness, and was also reasonably priced. It's also so cool to see various local artwork on the walls, as well as its mini market of local foods. I'd love to check out this cafe again and try more of their food!

Great customer service paired with delicious beverages. Got the vanilla latte with skim milk and it…read morewas both tasty and piping hot! The facade looks like one of the neighborhood houses and the interior gives a warm feeling (although it is a bit cramped). Look forward to returning at some point.

I can never make time to visit their newer location at the downtown Waterfront, so I instead took…read moresome time after work on a Tuesday around 3:30pm to drive down to Renton instead to get coffee here. My first thought getting in here was: how do they have so much real estate in here yet still make it relaxing to stay and do your WFH stuff in? It's wide, there's tons of tables and seating, and the menu - though a little hard to read since it's behind the counter. Music isn't too loud either so even more relaxing! Staff were quick in making drinks, or just long enough so you can enjoy the calming effects of the overall surroundings. I got their purple rain, which has ube hints, juniper, espresso and whole milk. This is one of their summer drinks but they still use their own brand of coffee for this one. Strong and crisp coffee here while the ube is brought out just enough to not be covered completely by the coffee. It's a sweet, soothing layer with whole milk added to make the drink a little thicker and uniform with the coffee. I felt like I was getting a sip and smell of the outside leaves with the juniper as well, so a ton of feelings in one cup that I downed in less than 3 minutes! I will come back to try their straight-up coffee drinks!

Staff is cool, I have my favorites. Now the wait time in line ‼…read moreIt can be a bit much at times due to conversations. The WiFi in the corner by the front door is sus due to the access point in the ceiling. I told the owner I stopped coming because of the weak WiFi. It is hit or miss. Other than that, the place is nice! Well, other than the random dude 'ing on the barroom floor! He said he really had to go!

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 got the Delgado coffee with the chicken biscuit on the side. They were quick to make my items and…read morethey were good in answering my questions about the drinks. The chicken biscuit was the perfect size (with a little kick) and the coffee was delicious

Great ambience and atmosphere for a coffee shop to be productive at. Cappuccino rating: 8.5/10…read moreCoffee Beans: Cracken Coffee Blend Aroma: 2/2 - Inviting with a sweet and nutty profile Milk Texture/body: 2/2 - creamy and cohesive, microfoam was silky Espresso Flavor & Balance: 2/3 - balanced acidity, sweetness present, little bitterness Integration: 1.5/2 - Neither milk/espresso overpowers the other Finish/Aftertaste: 1/1 - Clean, pleasant, lingers nicely

I'm doing a follow up on Valhalla Coffee. Still great coffee can be found here! I love getting…read moreVanilla Lattes from here with oat milk! I don't make it to this coffee shop too terribly often... usually we are also looking for baked goods to nosh on while going to coffee shops but here it's straight up coffee... and that is okay! Since my original review seating has increased some which is nice. My last two recent visits here I was able to stay and hang out a bit. The folks that run the register as well as the ones that make the drinks are super nice and friendly which definitely gives one the feeling that they value your visit!

Great coffee and attentive fun staff. No food, no fluff,…read morejust excellent customer service and truly the best coffee in Tacoma.