I had a moment in my life where I was super into anything and everything Ube. As I've gotten older, I've Ubed-less. Hahha I thought my Ube era left me. Little did I know ... - a trip to the Pacific Northwest would spark it back up. I was visiting seattle a few months ago and I was super intrigued with this specific spot near Chinatown. I just had to do it! All that ube! It really reminded me of how much I was into this specific flavor ! I was on Yelp looking for some good breakfast spots near me as I was staying near pike place. This was about a 20 min walk from my hotel. You know I walked it ! I was determined! The Ube latte to start it off was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I love coffee ( that's another one of my loves). Packed full of coffee and it was caffeinated strongly for me ! Super cute. I ordered at the register and the drink call was on the side where there was a mini walk up bar ! ( I believe the bar is active starting at 10 - alcoholic beverages yo!) I'm sad I missed out on the alcoholic drinks but hey, I was there at 8 am! A little too early for that in the day and I know I needed food in my stomach. Introducing the arroz caldo. It hit the spot. Small portion for what I paid, but the ingredients were fresh and surprisingly enough, it made me full. I couldn't leave without the cookies! I bought one for to go and got two packs to bring home for family. Let's just say they all enjoyed it very much and I have requests for it when I go back! read more

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This is a great cafe with a lot of drink options, especially some unique ones. I've never really had a Hojicha Latte, but it was very delicious and the hojicha flavor wasn't too overwhelming. The matcha latte is high quality ceremonial matcha and authentic in flavor. The inside is nice and cozy, perfect for studying or meeting up with some friends. I'll have to go again next time to try their sweets. read more

Hood Famous - Ceremonial Matcha Latte, Ube Latte, Hojicha Latte - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've only had Filipino food once or twice and I needed to expand my breakfast horizons! I had to ask about ube and the friend at the counter explained it well. The ube latte was perfect and beautifully presented. I really appreciate that the barista walked it over to our table since I would have clumsily messed up the art. I also had the mochi waffle with smoked salmon. The arugula on the side was a great counter to the mild sweetness of the waffle and the creaminess of the salmon and chive spread. It's also an incredibly beautiful space, and not at all what I was expecting based on previous trips to the International district. So glad I went and didn't just default to dim sum (but we did get that later, lol). read more

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I wish it weren't the end of the day when we stopped by. We would have ordered more for sure. But they were packed a few hours prior, and woth good reason. They have a wide assortment of backed goods and beverages. They all taste great, I'm sure. During this visit, my wife ordered the ube-matcha latté, while I had the ube horchata. I loved the ube flavor in both. But it didn't lay long in my drink. The ube flavoring was so heavy, it was hard to really mix it up. So when I stopped the last of the ube, I was left with a sub-par mere hint of horchata. Week definitely return during a future visit read more

Hood Famous - Ube horchata + ube/matcha latté - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Get the ube latte, just get it! It was worth the 1.7 mile walk from our hotel. They also have a lot of dessert options, pastries, cookies, and flavored cheesecakes. I of course had to get a mini ube cheesecake to go. The shop has a ton of seating, if I were a local this would be the perfect place to work/study. read more

Hood Famous - Ube latte - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cute modern asian cafe. They've temporarily stopped their bar service, but loved that it was open later than other businesses in the area and had a very relaxed vibe with a nice aesthetic. I most often come in the morning for coffee and their pastries are great. If they're closed you can also stop by uwajimaya for their mini cheesecakes! Highly recommend their ube or pandan flavored drinks. Personally, I'd skip on the mochi waffles. They're good, but the amount you pay for two small waffles isn't worth the price. Their breakfast sandwich dipped in banana ketchup though is great and more filling. read more

Visiting from Texas, found this place on TikTok The iced ube latte was sooooo good! Got this bag for my daughter who is half Filipino Lady at the counter was super sweet , Loved the coffee shop vibe read more

Hood Famous - Iced ube latte - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Woke up at 3am in Chicago to catch a flight to Seattle...so really I got up at 1am local time. Wasn't able to nap at all since we had our toddler who was bouncing all over. After landing, we had a long drive to the northern burbs so I wanted to eat something on the way up, and thankfully Hood Famous was on the way. I actually met one of the owners 20 years ago, and was excited to checkout this staple of the local Filipino community. I will say it's not really a family restaurant vibe but more of a cafe with food - wish they had a high chair for my overtired baby, but thankfully my parents were with us to help corral him. I learned their menu rotates, but on this trip my family shared: Chicken arroz caldo - wow, the garlic and calamansi came through strong on this one. Perfect for a cool autumn day. Also came with some nice pieces of fried chicken skin to give some contrast Tocino pan de sal sando - a surprisingly large sandwich that hit the sweet and salty conmbination well Smoked salmon on mochi waffle with calamansi cream cheese - I mean, look at that combination of words. It was creamy and cool and the perfect first meal for our PNW trip Iced ube latte - I had just had one of these at Kasama, and this one was similarly great. Somehow ube and coffee is a great combo I was sad they didn't have any swag available to buy but overall loved the food and vibes. Someone send me a bucket of that arroz caldo please. read more

I was in the neighborhood and my kids wanted a drink, so they suggested to try Hood Famous. Both of my kids said their drinks were really good! I decided to try a bite and ordered the Rice Porridge (Chicken Arroz Caldo). It was tasty, the only bad part was the soft boil egg. It was a cold hard boil "commercial grade" egg, the ones that you can buy in buckets. Anyway, it took away the whole experience. (So, I took a star from the review) The place is nice, good vibe, open and clean. My kids said they will be Back, but I will not. Good luck! read more

I came here by recommendation of a friend and absolutely loved it. They have a sign in the door which asks you to wear a mask. Unfortunately I didn't have one on me and the staff were kind to provide one to me after I ordered. There's tons of seating inside and I like how they have separate areas for ordering and pickup. I ordered the ube latte and the ube cookie. Both were amazing. One issue I had with the ube latte is that I couldn't taste the ube until I mixed the drink since all the ube was at the bottom. It was a bit difficult to do since the top was open. If you get this drink, I recommend taking a straw and mixing it before you drink it so that you get the full flavor. This place is such a gem and I love the vibes! We had trouble finding parking but I got dropped off and ordered to go. read more

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Hood Famous is a treasure to Seattle. It's the culture, the community, and the cheesecake for me. If you are a Filipino in Seattle and do not want to be seen or socialize, go anywhere else. Every time I come here I see someone I haven't thought of in 2 fiscal years. That's the beauty of it all. I'm pretty basic, I usually order an Ube latte (half sweet) with a cheesecake. Can't go wrong with any flavor. My favorites are the ube and guava. The people working are always nice, so don't be shy to ask them for recommendations. Finding seats are sometimes a hit or miss. It can get packed! Located right off the Link at the International District. Work friendly. Indoor seating and outlets. Street parking. read more

Hood Famous - Ube latte - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I did not even realize this was a drink cafe, I was just told to sprint in and grab a cheesecake, but the ube whatever drink my friend tried was money. The cheesecakes look kinda whatever but golLy boi they are not whatever, you really do gotta sprint in there and eat one. read more

Hood Famous - Cheesecake - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The ube cookie was amazing! Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside! I don't know how bakers are able to make cookies chewy -- I'm so impressed. I also tried the ube latte and am hoping to try the pandan latte next time I'm in the area. Hood Famous is also sold at Pho Bac Sup and Uwajimaya Market, so you can still get your ube fix when their cafe is closed. When I arrived there were about 6 people in front of me. The line moved quickly so don't be intimidated if you see a line! It's worth the wait. read more

Hood Famous - Line. But it goes pretty quickly! - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

During our vacation we were recommended to visit this lovely and aesthetic cafe and lounge that was full of Filipino culture and history on the walls. It was nice to see Filipino roots in the city of Seattle in the middle of Chinatown. The Baristas and staff were super friendly and the patrons were having a good time even on a typical rainy Seattle day. A great place to catch up with a friend or just catch up on your laptop while sipping on your beverage of choice. read more

Read previous review for regular food/drinks --Bar review-- I came back, almost a year later, to see they have now expanded (they bought the space next door) to provide additional seating! They also have a decently sized cocktails and alcohol menu now, and I personally ordered the calamansi sour. The calamansi sour is very delicious and sufficiently sour, with a thin layer of egg whites for the texture. It's always great to have Asian ingredients infused cocktails, as they can be hard to find in a traditional bar setting. I also tried a friend's ube daiquiri which has a very strong ube flavor and not that much alcohol, though that drink is very watered down (hence the daiquiri is large in quantity of liquid). Overall, they have pretty solid drinks and from what I can tell, very varying qualities depending on the bartender making the drinks. read more

Hood Famous - Calamansi sour - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

ube and pandan soft serve -- a large portion, but got some flavor fatigue. quick service, though. read more

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Great coffee, great food, great vibes. Drink selection is unique and continually gets refreshed. Service is a bit slow/self-serve but overall a pleasant experience! read more

Love Hood Famous! The coffee and food are always on point. When they have specials they're always delicious as well. Always quick service and nice people! You could study/ work there if you wanted to. It's not too loud, just put on some headphones and you'd be good to go. Gotta support our Filipino owned businesses! Will always continue to stop by when we are in the area. read more

Hood Famous - Hojicha latte - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing spot to visit. Delicious treats and refreshingly caffeinated drinks. Would definitely stop in when in town.

This is one of my favorite places to stop when in Seattle. Unique food and drinks you won't find anywhere else. Plus the service, ambiance and cute little gift area are wonderful. read more

My boyfriend found this place on Yelp but I think I remember a while ago when I was in town they only had their bakery. (Dont quote me) Anyways, 10/10 would recommend! I love my Philippine culture so seeing a business do so well makes me very happy! Their food is amazing! We ordered the pan de sal with the longanisa- goodness it was delicious! I was thinking maybe they try sisig next time? LOL that'll be pretty dope! Everything was well proportioned in the sandwich! Pandan waffles was delicious! Not to sweet. The texture on it was amazing! LOL crunchy but mochi type consistency inside... yums! Also got the pandan latte, yums! Creamy and light! My boyfriend loved the ube latte! Also bought the pandan cheesecake and the ube cheesecake to take home! So cute and tiny! They have lots of pasalubongs you can take if you're not from Washington! So very happy about that. They are located in China Town so easy to find and plenty of parking around! Their store has lots of seating too and you can buy cute little merchandise from other filipino business in store. Pretty cool! Would come back if im in town again. read more

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Need an Ube fix. Come and get it here! YUM! Over the years this place evolved. From one door to 4 doors! An Entrance and an exit! Menu has evolved as well. But you can count on an Ube item! Drink or food! Suggestion, Sun is best when there is not a Seahawks or Mariners game! Nice pace of customers come in but not overwhelming. The Decor has improved and choices of items from the menu to the Ube Cookie Dough! The display case of select goods like cookies, Longanisa Sando, to Chef's Choice Quiche! So again come get your Ube on! Food: Yummy & delicious! Ambiance: Chill and cafe like atmosphere! Service: Friendly, cooking or warming up food is a wait but worth the wait! Overall, GET Your UBE ON! read more

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Tasty Ube Cheesecake. Didn't get much of the ube but the cheesecake itself was very creamy. Their graham crust was also nice and crunchy. Would give their other goodies a try next time. read more

Hood Famous - Ube Cheesecake - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cute little Filipino bakery/drink store located near Chinatown. They have quite a large selection of different things to try such as cheesecakes, cookies, as well as the drinks. We wanted to get some Coco Jam cookies but they were sold out/didn't have any which was surprising since we within the first two hours if opening. We ordered the Iced Ube Latte and Iced Pandan Latte. The Pandan flavor was much more subtle in comparison to the Ube Latte which had a more pronounced Ube flavor comparatively. The vibrant purple drew us to the shop in the first place and for good reason. The Ube here is great and next time we come back, we'll definitely want to try some of the other baked treats! read more

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Places like this make me so depressed that my stomach isn't an infinite pit, because if it was I'd literally order everything they had. As it is, I'm going to to need to come back over and over and over since at the very least I NEED to try all the cheesecakes. I literally stood frozen in indecision at the counter - should I get the ube cheesecake and pandan latte? Or ube latte and pandan cheesecake? I went with the former but you can bet I'm coming back for the latter next time. Asian flavored cheesecakes really hit the stop in the most satisfying way possible. If this stuff had the nutritional value of a salad I'd literally eat it every meal read more

Hood Famous - Ube cheesecake, pandan latte, ca phe cheesecake, ube latte - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was a Filipino cafe that I wanted to try before we start our adventure. It was pretty good coffee. We also tried a breakfast sandwich. It was pretty unique and different. The ube latte could of you used more ube flavor. The pandan was pretty good. The longanisa breakfast sandwich was very flavorful. Should have gotten the tocino breakfast sandwich too. read more

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I think this is how I developed my love for ube and ube flavored things. A few years ago, I visited the Hood Famous location in Ballard and tried out various flavors of their cheesecakes. The ube one was the most popular. Finally, visited the location in Chinatown/International District and got to try even more ube items! We ordered, an iced ube latte, hot ube latte, ube cookies, mini ube cheesecake, and a sticky bun (don't remember what flavor it was). Super pleased and happy with all the items we got! We barely got there in time before they were going to close to prepare for their evening switch, but we got there with minutes to spare! We sat outside and as they were closing the doors to make the switch, one of the staff members kindly told us ahead of time about it and that if needed to come inside to knock on the door to be let back in. Hoping to come back soon to see what it's like during the night time! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while and finally got to stop by during a quick trip to Seattle. The shop was pretty busy on a Sunday morning, but our orders were out quick! I got an iced pandan latte and my friend got the ube latte. We also got the ube cookies and pandesal with ube butter. We thought the drinks were all really good and not too sweet. I love the decor inside and ambiance, it feels like a modern cozy version of your Lola's house :) read more

Hood Famous - Iced Pandan Latte - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I met up with some friends on a weekday afternoon at Hood Famous, which was the perfect place for such a gathering. I liked the friendly service as I asked questions about the menu. I had a hojicha latte which was delightful- not too sweet, and warm and cozy in just the right ways. They have a small section of goodies you can buy, and I hightly recommend the kari kari ) chili crunch oil, and the sambal. read more

Drinks were delicious! Love the variety they have and the pastries they have. The pastries were a cute pick me up too. Line got pretty long after we arrived but they worked fast! read more

Warm vibe, good coffee and decent desserts. The staff was very friendly. It was a bit crowded on Saturday afternoon. Une latte was okay. Quite unique but not very strong Ube favor. Macha latte was a bit bland. Pandan coconut cheese cake tasted pretty like regular cheesecake with coconut flakes on top. Overall, I love the atmosphere here. Good place to enjoy time with friends or by yourself on a rainy day. read more

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Hood Famous holds a special place in my heart. I used to come here all the time with my mother. Purple was her favorite color so when she discovered their ube cheesecake and lattes, she was beyond ecstatic. I no long live near enough to visit as much as I'd like but every time I'm in downtown Seattle I make it one of my priority stops. My most recent visit was no different than all the fantastic times I've dropped by and picked up a delicious treat. To my dismay, I had arrived too late for ube cheesecake, however they did have Pandan ($8.00), my second favorite. Hood is famous for the pretty purple pastry, however the Pandan is a close runner-up. The flavoring is just right. You can definitely taste Pandan but it's not overwhelming. The cake itself is super rich. The serving size is rather small, but it'll take you a couple occasions to finish it to not upset your stomach. The creamy, smooth confection envelopes your tastebuds in a heavenly experience. Truly amazing, delicious, you cannot pass this one up. Another Hood staple is their gorgeous Ube Latte ($5.75). I like mine iced so I can admire it's beauty. Even on a cold day, it hits the spot. Don't be a wuss, get it with whole milk or else it's not worth it (unless you really can't do dairy, I'm so sorry). It's hard to compare this because the taste is very unique. It wouldn't be fair to say it tastes like something else, it's really got it's own flavor you just have to try to understand. If you like your coffee strong just ask for an extra shot because it's definitely on the lighter side. One other item you have to grab are their Ube Cookies ($14.00 for a pack of 6). These will remind you of super soft and fluffy sugar cookies but better. Rich in flavor and texture, they have a longer shelf life compared to the cheesecake and other treats, so this is a great items for tourists who want to bring a little bit of Hood home. read more

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Listen, the hype is real!!! Came here twice in one weekend while visiting Seattle and I can't wait for my next visit! We ordered an ube latte, pandan latte, enseymada, mango peach empanada, and pan de sal longanisa sando. All we're so delicious. The ube and pandan lattes were perfection. Definitely a good balance of flavors. I tend to not like overly sweet drinks and these hit the mark. The enseymada was so fluffy and the butter on top was delicious! The mango peach empanada was a surprise. The crust was incredibly flakey and the amount of fruit filling was generous. The staff was nice both days and service was good! The vibe of the place is also A+!!! Loved the Philippine textures and textiles and personal photos on the walls. I also loved the plants and bar area too. On both Saturday and Sunday, street parking was no issue. You can park for free on Sundays, or if you take the train, the station is literally across the street. read more

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Great cafe to visit in the ID. Their holiday cookie, Tsokolate (Filipino hot chocolate) crinkle was soooo good. I couldn't decide if I love that or the ube cookie more. Wish it was available all year round! read more

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I loved it here! I visited my cousin who recently moved to the area and was pleased to see all of the Filipino spots she could go to. We got a couple of things: but I especially loved the ube and pandan cheesecakes, iced ube lattes, and the empanada. The vibe is so cool and you can even buy pins and other cutie merch! I also really liked the service staff, who helped me order her favorite things! read more

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I have had Hood Famous in the past from the Ballard location and from Uwajimaya. This is my first time at this location. Immediately, I was a bit disappointed. They don't make the ube cookies fresh at this location, which is how I bought them at the Ballard location. Me sad. It was incredible to buy them fresh, off the rack, still warm, and I can taste the caramelization. See, me sad. With everything packaged, it's not different from buying from Uwajimaya. Me still sad. Anyway, be nice. Support small business, blah, blah. So I made plenty of purchases anyway. Things I bought: Ube Cookies - $14 Still my favorite from Hood Famous Ube, Guava, and Vietnamese Coffee Cheesecakes - 4 for $28, mix and match, or in their pre-packaged 4's (1 each of ube, guava, VC, and Pandan) or buy individually for slightly higher cost These cheesecakes are of the soft textures, not New York style. The ube is the most popular. The staff was very nice and answered all my questions. read more

Hood Famous - Ube Cookies, Ube, Guava, and Vietnamese Cheesecakes - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I got the loco moco, It was delicious!! I definitely recommend getting this item, 10/10. The staff were super nice and kind! read more

Hood Famous - I got the loco moco. - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

YUM + aesthetic af interior! It looks different from what I remember a few years back when this place first opened, but in the best way possible. This Filipino American cafe is such a hip vibe and would be perfect for just a chill productive session or hangout with friends. My friends ordered the lattes and I had a sip of both- and they were not overly sweet! The ube latte was especially noteworthy as it is one of the cafe's more popular drinks and was my favorite. I also ordered a quiche and the savory egg custard filling made it a great option for a late morning bite. If you're around in the area, would highly recommend to just stop by to check it out and there's a small shop section for some home goods :-) Love the atmosphere here overall and would come back! read more

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Before flying back home I wanted a quick bite somewhere in the C-ID. Hood Famous stood out, and I now know why. First off the vibe, definitely a place you could find in LA's Silver Lake area or nearby HiFi. But why Silver Lake first? Because of the vibe, the crowd and energy. Music and people filled the inside, not to mention good food. We got the chicken arroz caldo, beef mechado pot pie and an ube cookie. The porridge was comfort food at its best. The beef mechado pot pie brought me back to childhood family parties, but the buttery crust was a welcome substitute to steamed rice. Ube cookie had a great chewy center too. For drinks I had a calamansi green tea, while wifey had an ube latte. The tea perfectly balanced the calamansi's tartness. A great intro to what C-ID offers, next time I'm here hopefully the bar reopens! read more

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Was in Seattle a week ago for Seafair and a friend highly recommended Hood Famous. As a filipino, I am proud when I see a business that showcases a modern twist on filipino desserts, breakfast sandwiches, snacks and coffee and more. I tried the ube cookies, mechado hot pocket, buko pie, ube latte and the (MY FAV!) cornbread bibingka... I wanted to try it all but it'll have to be on my next visit to Seattle... please open a second location in L.A. :) read more

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