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    CU Urban Market & Cafe

    4.4 (45 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Ha B.

    The menu has so many tempting options. It was hard to land on just one drink but I'm glad I tried the sesame latte, add one shot of espresso, make it large, and substitute Soy. It was great, very rich in flavor. There was quite a wait and it's pretty pricey drink at $10.

    April P.

    The black sesame cream coffee was divine and unique very nutty, slightly gritty, bitter (in a good, authentic sesame way), and balanced out beautifully with the sweet cream on top. That creamy finish softened the roast and made every sip smooth and indulgent. I savor every sip! My girlfriend ordered the Japanese purple sweet potato drink and wow it was sweet, nutty, and it truly tasted like real sweet potato. Not artificial, not overly sugary just rich and comforting. The guys were super nice and patient as we reviewed the menu and ask questions. They are definitely friendlier than others. The ambience is simple and cozy with only about four seats, so it's ideal for grab-and-go rather than lingering. Lots of options for pastry and sandwiches. Small space, big flavors. This is the best way to end a Seattle coffee crawl with a bang. Highly recommended!

    Christian-Immanuel C.

    Located right in downtown with plenty of street parking as well as nearby parking garages. When you enter, it gives that grab and go vibe similar to what you'd want to experience right before work. The decor was modern and they had so many different options of local pastries and desserts amongst other snacks and to go drinks. The staff were friendly and my drink came out very quickly. I got an Iced Jeju Hojicha Latte with Oat Milk and it had a nice roast flavor to it and had a bit of that expected texture from both the Hojicha but also bein paired with the Oat Milk. It comes unsweetened, which is perfect for me, and definitely satisfied the craving for some good Hojicha.

    Olystacy B.

    Absolutely delicious and unique flavors of coffee. Quick and easy. Loved the bakery and grab and go sandwiches and snacks. Very reasonable prices, cute little seating area and very friendly and efficient employees. This place is not to be missed!!

    Ferrero Rocher Latte
    Daniella P.

    I loved the broad selection of specialty lattes and cool snacks that they had. I ordered the Ferrero Rocher Latte which came with a little Ferrero Rocher! It was sweet and gave me the perfect pick me up that I needed. Cute place!

    Plain yogurt smoothie
    Sophia J.

    I visited Seattle over the weekend and during that short visit, I came here twice because it was sooooo good! I personally love plain yogurt smoothie but this place had the best one I've had in so long! But besides that, other drinks like matcha coffee latte, pineapple & peach yogurt smoothie and chestnut latte were all so yummy. The service providers were so welcoming and kind, making the ordering process smooth. The ambiance of the cafe was not the typically type of cafe but had multiple choices of bread, macaroons, sandwiches, snacks such as chips, chocolate and nuts! The sitting was very limited but very cutesy!! If I visit Seattle again, I will definitely come here again.

    Mango smoothie
    Wendy K.

    Nice market addition to downtown. Lots of grab and go sandwiches and salads from other local businesses in Seattle along with bakes by Macadons and Mitten Sweets. Along with bags of snack options. Probably one of the most extensive in house beverage lists I've seen. Lots of different coffee and tea options along with smoothies. like that they offer all fruit as well as yogurt smoothies. I'm an all fruit person was going to try the blue berry pomegranate one the day I went but they were out so I had a mango one was delicious. The staff is always friendly I've been there to grab a sandwich before. Space is clean and easy to maneuver. Small area to sit along the wall but really meant more for grab and go.

    Banana Iced Latte
    Brianna T.

    Such a cute little cafe. The banana latte I had was so good, the prices were reasonable, and everyone was so nice!

    Susie K.

    Walked in on a rainy day. Cute coffee and tea shop with lots of snacks and baked goods. Tried the Hojicha latte. Hard to choose as there were so many flavors. Would like to try their coffee special next time. My daughter had the sweet potato latte and loved it!

    Aleksandr S.

    I ordered coffee, left a good tip, and everything was fine at first. I stepped outside for a moment to put the coffee in my car and came back to use the restroom. I was told the restroom is for customers only. I showed my coffee and explained that I had just purchased it, but was told that since I stepped outside, I had to buy something again to use the restroom. I've never experienced this kind of treatment before. Very disappointing. Not recommended.

    Peach Yogurt Smoothie
    Tei L.

    The yogurt smoothies taste like yakult and their coffee drinks are unique and delicious! I believe their menu is like a korean cafe menu with flavors and combos that are trending in korea. Pastries are reasonably priced and fresh. Hardly any seating but there is a little ledge with tables where you can sit if you're alone.

    Biscoff iced latte
    Maria B.

    I discovered this place while in Seattle and I'm so happy I did. We got a matcha, earl gray and biscoff lattes! This is our second time coming during our trip and I'm sad I can't go tomorrow because I'm leaving :( Please open one in Pasadena CA!! Highly recommend!

    Logan F.

    10/10 the best coffee I've ever had with amazing flavor options. I wish they had these in Dallas !

    first time having coffee in Seattle, and would come back to this place when I do another trip around the area

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    Awesome staff, amazing drinks, and great pastries! If you're in the area definitely make a trip here!

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    Rude Asian guy didn't want to serve us. Said a hr before closing won't make drinks . Really ? An hour ?

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    This place has delicious coffee and some of the best prices in the area. Love supporting a new business too!

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    Amazing smoothies and coffee. And combine that with great local snacks. This a great addition for downtown, Thank you!

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    Great choice of beverages (coffee. Teaa, non caffeinated drinks) and a variety of baked goods and snacks !

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    Storyville Coffee Company

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    0.3 miDowntown
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    Make the little climb up the stairs! It is worth it! My family is kind of a group of coffee snobs…read more Not in a mean way but we are particular with the flavor of our coffee, even our kids. Loved the vibe, friendly & mellow staff, and the seating area space. There are long tables to work at, comfy seating with games, and chairs to enjoy your coffee with friends. I ordered a drip to try out...did not disappoint. My kids ordered some iced coffee - sorry I wasn't paying attention when they ordered - and they were delicious! We did order a few food items to share for a snack but they were gone before I could snap a pictures. The coffee was perfect, no hint of burnt flavor. I heard the food was also good but it was gone before I sat down. The merch was simple but you will want to buy it all!

    Trying it out as it seemed to be so popular and having long line out the door at Pike Place market…read more The large venue was fully occupied and we literally needed to wait for awhile to get vacant seats. Relatively compared to other coffee shops offering similar concept, their prices were more on the high-end ranges so we did have high expectations. We were pleased by the warm-welcoming baristas, who were pretty accommodating to all our requests. Besides, they offered nice 'intro offering' with free mugs when you signed up on their web as new customer. We got their Cold Brew Latte and Vanilla Latte, which seemed to be on the top-tier fan faves. They were pretty good coffee with nice-tasting house vanilla syrup, but I would still say tad over-priced for being more than $10 ex tax and tip.

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    Storyville Coffee Company - Cappuccino and vino. A nice Zin. Smooth and nutty cappuccino.

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    Yoka Tea - matcha Einspanner

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    4.7(144 reviews)
    2.3 miMadrona

    I finally got a chance to come here a second time, and even scored parking on the same block and…read moreside as here! This was on a Sunday afternoon close to 5pm, and there were still so many people occupying nearly every seat inside. I did come back to try their matcha matcha drink only to find it gone from their current menu as of May 2026. Instead, their turon matcha immediately caught my eye, as it has banana and I've been obsessed with banana-flavored toppings and puree on my matcha lately. It has matcha and house banana puree, both of which work well together. The tiny layer of house banana puree has all the flavor, especially when you mix the whole drink together. Very refreshing, and their ceremonial matcha's grassy tones still came out despite the banana puree being just as strong in the drink. Their matcha here comes pretty close to making it to the highest spots on my list of my most favorite matcha places in Seattle. Even if it isn't on the top of that list, their drinks are still 5+ star quality.

    Drinks - I have gotten a few drinks here, but my latest obsession is the turon matcha. i have never…read moretasted anything like it and it is legit a turon taste. like it blows my mind that someone put this in a drink. Service - always super friendly. Ambiance - very chill. meant to hang out here for a while. they also have a ton of other asian goodies inside like my fav hot garlic, the black sesame spread and the SEASONAL pineapple bun spread.

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    Yoka Tea - Such a cute spot

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    4.4(392 reviews)
    0.9 miCapitol Hill
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    Phe met my expectations! I'm no matcha snob, but matcha spots often miss the mark when it comes to…read morebalancing sweetness and texture in the drinks. At Phe, we were pleasantly surprised by how rich, balanced, and yummy our drinks were. The earl grey matcha was a perfect blend of both flavors, and the einspanner was creamy but still flavorful. We both loved the fact that the drinks weren't overly sweet and bitter. The total price was about $22 with tax, so it's a pricier experience but imo, worth it. In terms of ambience, the interior was beautiful and open, and packed to the brim. As a side note, I loved the mini chairs they had in the waiting area! We came here on a Sunday afternoon and waited roughly 15-20 minutes to order and get the drinks, but the line moved fast. If you're someone looking for a good matcha experience and is willing to wait, this is a great spot to try. :)

    Really wanna loved this spot as our friends have been raving about it saying it's the best matcha…read morethey've had. Besides, the long line kinda made it even look more convincing. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't bad, but probably I had set my expectation too high and also thought the steep price needed to be justified by what we got. Got the Itsumi, which was the best quality offered and I thought it's just decent and I could call out better quality matcha I had had, coming at similar price. Also tried the Matcha Einspanner and wasn't much impressed. The space was so cool tho with chill industrial vibe. Got very busy and kinda hard to find seats especially in the afternoon.

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    Phe - Hojicha banana pudding

    Hojicha banana pudding

    Phe - Phe Me, or Phin coffee drink with black sesame cream.

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    Phe Me, or Phin coffee drink with black sesame cream.

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    4.6(812 reviews)
    4.1 miColumbia City
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    coffee 5/5 i got the coconut coffee blended ($7). it comes…read moremildly sweet, so i asked for it to be a little sweeter. it was incredible! i feel that blended drinks often lose the coffee taste, but not this beauty. the coffee flavor was delicious and mixed well with the coconut. if you prefer your drinks blended and like coconut, this is your girl! service 5/5 staff was helpful and walked me through my options to make the drink to my preference. cafe 5/5 they must have recently added tables and chairs. i love that i can sit in and they have free wifi. everything was clean and tidy. parking is street only and could be hard to find. only a few blocks from the columbia city light rail stop. overall, i'm excited to go back and get some work done while i try other items on the menu!

    I used to be a regular at Coffeeholic and brought a lot of visitors here. However, the last two…read moretimes I went, I got a stomachache and so did my friend who was visiting Seattle. I noticed that they now pour drinks from a pre-made plastic jug instead of making them fresh like when the store first opened. I usually don't get sick from drinking coffee but twice in a row is pretty bad. Their drinks are also overly sweet and most of them do not have a 0% sweet option, which is usually what I order from other coffee and tea shops, and it's probably because most of the ingredients are pre-mixed. They also use thick plastic cups, considering that Seattle is a pretty green city and a lot of similar Vietnamese coffee shops use sustainable cups. Sad to say, but my time visiting this chain has come to an end.

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