This was a cute cafe! It was quiet thankfully (there's a similar Filipino cafe I've been to in DC but it's a bit loud & overwhelming). This was one was peaceful so it was nice to walk around and see the books and seasonings they were selling as we waiting for our drink. I got a hojicha with pandan syrup & my partner got the ube iced latte. I preferred mine since it was less caffeine & had a good simple flavor. His was good too but difference since the coffee flavor is strong so it overshadows the ube a bit. But either way both were still pleasant and the cashier was nice too so good experience! read more

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The Asian-flavored cheesecakes that I couldn't wait to try were rather anti-climatic in all ways. They weren't sitting prettily behind a gorgeous pastry glass waiting to be wrapped up in a nice box or placed on a fine dessert plate. No, I grabbed the already pre-packaged cheesecakes out of a small fridge by the door. The presentation wasn't a dealbreaker, so I was still excited to try the treats. I decided on the purple yam ube cheesecake and the coconut pandan cheesecake. I'm not big on ube so I was looking more forward to the coconut pandan one. However, both were extremely creamy and heavy on their namesake flavors, making what's usually a filling dessert even more filling. It didn't help that we also got a buko pie. It was terribly difficult for the three of us to finish them. Their lattes are good and great to pair with the cheesecakes. This is a small shop, so you might need to wait for a table. read more

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Food is delicious, drinks are super tasty. Ordering is done through one iPad at the front of the store which can cause a bit of a line/backup. The space is cute and inviting, and the people who worked there were pretty friendly! read more

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Delicious coffee with unique flavors! Hood famous is located in Chinatown and offers unique coffee flavors with a Filipino twist. I got an iced americano and a pandan latte. They were both delicious. The inside of the shop is quite pretty and cozy. There's a lot of lighting inside so it's definitely a good place to study or chat. Service was great too and helpful in explaining the different drinks. There's also some unique baked goods they sell that I want to try next time. Definitely would recommend! :) read more

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hood famous is one of those seattle gems that's attention is well deserved. i love the ube latte but after discovering the pandan latte im hooked for life. i can't wait to try their summer soft serve!! chicken adobo is always so amazing. the rose chai snickerdoodle is the best cookie i've ever had. workers are kind and helpful, restaurant feels very open but is usually packed :) read more

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When I said I would come back everytime I'd be in town, I really meant it. This time I was being adventurous enough to try Calamansi Espresso Tonic (I can't have coffee), and it was perfect and surprisingly refreshing. I like calamansi, I like tonic water, and adding espresso was pretty bomb. And of course I gotta get Pan de Sando with egg and longanisa, delicious as always. I also tried some other cheesecake flavors which were never disappointed. Service here is always top knotch. People here are super friendly even during busy time. And this place is also cozy, great for casual coffee break or studying. Next trip will be the bar at nighttime. Highly recommended!! read more

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I wanted to get every single thing on this menu. My eyes could not stop eating. Eventually, though, I decided on the pandan latte and the beef bowl. The thing that I've continued to think about after my trip to Seattle has to be the pandan latte. I'm usually an iced girlie, but for some reason I went for the hot latte, and it was delicious. The pandan flavor is somewhat subtle, but it's definitely there and sweetens the drink ever so slightly. It was really just a wonderful drink for a cold day. The beef bowl was decent; though I definitely think this is more of a lunch or small bite spot rather than a big meal. The bowl was smaller than I thought it was going to be, though they include a good amount of beef. I found the beef to be flavorful and not tough, but the rice was somewhat hard. I think they might've been going for crunchier rice, but some of the grains of rice in this bowl were just straight up hard to eat. Otherwise there was great flavor in the bowl as a whole. read more

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Checked out this Filipino cafe after getting groceries nearby at Uwajimaya. They have some pretty looking pastries and food that I wished I tried. Instead, I got the Pandan Latte and it was a delicious drink! The flavors were great and you can taste the pandan throughout the latte. Hood Famous is definitely worth checking out when you're in the International District! read more

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Hood Famous has some of the best ambience in town! An ideal spot to meet up with friends or even have a mini business meeting! Plus, the service is lovely. Nothing but smiles from the Hood Famous staff! This spot is very accommodating with reusable wear, milk options, and a variety of drinks/treats. I ordered the Ube latte and was pleasantly surprised by it! My only banter back would be that I was hoping for a stronger Ube flavor in my coffee. But, I did completely demolish my drink nonetheless. I'm happy I got to experience this beautiful store. I recommend it for anyone looking to come rest your bones in a wonderful setting to recharge. read more

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Very chill aesthetic, apple store vibes with soft pop instrumental in the air. It's a lovely cafe to spend a rainy morning in. The people were all really warm. The food and drinks are absolutely beautiful but I'll have to admit they look better than they taste. The ube latte didn't taste too ube in my opinion and the mochi waffle was overly sweet. Great mochi texture though! I think I need to come back and try the proper food. Very much recommend! read more

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My favorite thing I ordered today was the calamansi espresso tonic!! It's a perfect, refreshing summery drink; like a spruced up americano. I'd highly recommend that! I also ordered the breakfast sandwich with longanisa added in! I wouldn't recommend getting the breakfast sandwich without the sausage because otherwise I feel like the sandwich might lack some flavor. I would come back to try more of their desserts for sure or maybe their mochi waffles that I saw in the menu. We were there around lunch time on a Saturday and it was packed! It's difficult to find a table during this time and a bit chaotic so expect searching and waiting a bit for a place to sit! All baristas were extremely friendly despite the chaos in the store, super awesome service!! If the coffee shop weren't so hectic I think it would be great to work at. But I think it's possibly a little too busy for that! read more

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Next place on my Seattle trip was to this Filipino Fusion Bakery/Cafe. As you know I'm a sucker for all things ube. I got the ube cheesecake and ube iced latte. Now since I was trying to be strategic with my eating, I held off going all out before going to my main dinner spot. Low key wish I ordered the Latik Blondie though. Inside the baked goods were served we the front counter and there was a separate coffee bar inside when you pick up the drinks. The coffee did take a bit of time but they were also pretty busy to so I'll give e em that. Cute spot where it seems a lot of young people go to hang out. read more

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No doubt Hood Famous is definitely respected in this hood. It was packed Sunday AM, music and vibes on point. The menu is Filipino inspired, with coffee beans coming from Asia - Vietnam and Filipinos, roasted in Brooklyn. We ordered drinks - I kept it simple, Americano, which was delicious. Breakfast is all day, food looked great. No up charge is a W. read more

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Found Hood Famous at a food festival where they had a booth. So impressed with the flavors and creativity of every item! We had the Iced Ube Latte with Oat milk - the best looking drink I ever had! Flavor is absolutely delicious without being too strong. We had the Ube Cheesecake with a coconut biscuit crust - truly special, unlike any other dessert. Rich and flavorful. The staff are knowledgeable, helpful, and welcoming. read more

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I was disappointed by the ube cookie and ensaymada. The cookie tasted more like sugar cookie and the ensaymada frosting tasted like "purple". The bread was also dry. The chocolate chip cookie was good though! Though it wasn't really on theme for this cafe so feels like we can get a chocolate chip cookie anywhere. read more

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(I was served a very tough pandesal..... ;( !!! That *alone* should result in an "ay nako!!" 2-star-deduction to the rating.) Collective 3-star rating and I'm actually torn about this Filipino-influenced spot because I can clearly see the potential. First off, the calamansi bar. Amazing! No holding back on the intense tartness and sourness of calamansi flavor. Everything else that I tried here seemed to be played too safely. Contrary to how the ube latte appears there was a very minimal ube taste to it (though on the bright side it was otherwise a pretty smooth & creamy latte.....but I didn't go here for a traditional latte :/ ). Succulent longanisa in the longanisa pandesal sando but super bland. Inexcusably tough pandesal that made the sando actually a bit messy to eat (trying to chew down on the bread caused the filling to easily squeeze out). I mean, big props that pandesal is made in-house but execution could use some work. Ehhh I don't know. Overall hard to strongly recommend this place, but if you're still really curious about it then I ain't stopping ya from checking it out. read more

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I recently came back here and tried more things and loved it. There's a lot of ube options but the pandan Is where it's at. Their pandan latte is delicious but their pandan cheese cake is out of the park. Their drinks are better warm not iced, iced you can't taste the different flavors as much. The ube French toast was disappointing as it's just bread with sugar on top but I highly recommend the pandan cheesecake. read more

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Very lovely Filipino cafe that's a great spot for a light breakfast or even just coffee to go! I really liked the atmosphere when I entered! The space is bright with lots of cultural decor. You place your order at the cashier near the entrance then you can find a spot to sit or wait for your items. All the staff I interacted with were very friendly! The coffee bar is located on the opposite side of the space where you can pick up your drinks when they are ready. There were also lots of people coming in and out who ordered their drinks to go. The food was prepared pretty quickly, and the utensils and condiments are all self-serve. We tried the ube and pandan latte for our drinks. The colors and presentation were beautiful, and I really enjoyed the taste of both of them. Ube and pandan are both pretty subtle flavors, so I would have loved just a little more of that in both of the drinks, but overall they were both very good. We also got the Alaskero Mochi Waffle, Longanisa Pandesal Breakfast Sando, and the Ube Sugar Toast. The Alaskero Mochi Waffle was very tasty and had a side of arugula salad which was delicious! The mochi waffle was chewy with a light sweetness to it, and the smoked salmon was very savory. There was also a seasoned cream cheese topping that went really well with the dish too. The Longanisa Pandesal Breakfast Sando was also good! It was flavorful, but it did seem a bit small for the price. The Ube Sugar Toast was a great way to wrap up the meal. The toast was crunchy and the toppings were sweet with a nice ube flavor. read more

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Anything u try here is amazing! The food, the beverages & the atmosphere were worth going to & I'll be sure to go back when I visit again.

I've been here severak times, and my experience has been consistent. The drinks are just okay, but I like the cheesecake and baked goods. This time I swing by on a random rainy Thursday afternoon, and there are quite a few people here. The cashiers are usually pretty nice. I ordered an Iced Pandan Latte, which has a subtle hint of pandan after the initial couple sips, just like the Ube one. I've been curious about the tonic drinks and the cocktails, but haven't had a chance to try. For dessert, I recommend the Ube cheesecake, pecan cardamom sticky bun, and the buko pie. read more

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Such a cute place! Delicious drinks and food! And they have a little area to shop for nifty things! I HIGHLY recommend going! read more

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Such a great spot for catching up with a friend, especially if that friend is visiting from Hawaii and that friend only has a few hours for a layover in Seattle. Our friend took the light rail and got off in the international district. We had lunch together and we found this place right across from the train station so we headed inside before we say our goodbyes. What a wonderful surprise! I only had their Ube Latte, which was fantastic, and I wish we had more time to try a variety of their offerings. Their interior is elegant and there is so much history in the building and the business. They had separate counters for drinks and pastries. Service was friendly, prompt, and responsive. Parking was a bit tricky as this is Chinatown. Parking by Uwajimaya and doing some groceries is always our solution for parking. read more

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Staff is very friendly. Loved the whole vibe and aesthetic of the coffee shop. Good amount of seating if you'd like to study or hangout there. My coffee was good, I think I got the pandan latte or cold brew. Definitely recommend and all their drinks sounded good, wish I had time to go back and try more! And the pastries are good too! read more

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A Filipino American cafe/bakery created by a hip hop emcee in Seattle's Chinatown. It doesn't get much better than that, IMO. Hood Famous is a must drop-in when in you're in the Chinatown vicinity either to start your morning or to complete your fill of dim sum or Chinese food. Who doesn't have room for dessert? Not only does it have delicious specialty beverages that you can enjoy...I mean c'mon, pandan or ube lattes? You must also try a slice of their buko pie, yum! Say what? You're not in the mood for Chinese food in Chinatown but want an alternative? Go for their breakfast items, their Tocino Pan De Sal Sando, arroz caldo or quiche, or if you want something lighter, you can't go wrong with the chia pudding. The other thing that I appreciate about Hood Famous is their small store of other items you can buy yourself or bring for an upcoming birthday or maybe, just because you'd like to take a souvenir on the plane with you because you're visiting outta town or you'd like to gift a friend/family member that you're visiting. You can gift them with an item from their store or a pastry/slice of pie. The service here is also great making it an enjoyable atmosphere altogether. I can't wait to drop into Hood Famous on my next visit to Seattle :) read more

Cute cafe! Got the ube cheesecake and ube latte. Latte was pretty standard but really pretty! The ube cheesecake honestly tasted like regular cheesecake with some ube hints. Friendly service. Would recommend!! read more

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Very refreshing and delicious drinks! Love the atmosphere and the variety on their menu. The prices are a bit up there, so be ready to pay $7-8 per drink. Pandan latte with oat milk: really good latte with somewhat addictive qualities that makes you want to keep drinking it! Matcha lilikoi: so refreshing on a hot day in Seattle and is a bit bubbly. Would also be great as a cocktail! Btw I would like to come back to try the cocktails!! read more

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We came in on a Saturday morning around 9. There wasn't a line but the cafe was packed. Ambiance was relaxed. Music and vibe was chill. Wasn't too loud or obnoxious. Lots of plants and wood feel all around. My girlfriend and I love trying new places, especially ones that are Filipino derived/ influenced. Not many Filipino spots like this. We had to check it out. 8/10 Kape had good flavor and it was hot but it could've been a little hI got the Ube latte and my girlfriend got the pandan latte. 10/10 pan de sal w/ longganisa was packed with flavor. Everything was put together well. Shape/ size of the egg, arugula, the aioli, pickled onions and the longgansia. 10/10 mochi waffle texture was different. Crunchy on the outside. Soft and chewy on the inside. read more

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Great drinks and busy ambience! Was extremely busy though, so it's a bit difficult to find seating read more

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I enjoyed my pandan and ube coffee. Although the flavor of the pandan and ube weren't too strong. I probably would have preferred that more but overall the coffee was really good. I got some coffee beans to go (Vietnamese roast) and am very excited. Service was good, they were sweet and answered all my questions. Ambiance is open and clean. Loved the aesthetic! read more

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2 years later, after all the renovations, this place is super adorable. Love the addition of the mini-restaurant and the little sari-sari (general) store on the corner. A mix of people eating and also working on their laptops. Tried out the Longsilog and it was delicious! The rice was well cooked and the sausage was perfectly sweet and savory. Still love the Ube latte and the Ube cheesecake, absolutely creamy. The Ube cookies were pretty good as well. Will keep coming back here when I'm in Seattle. read more

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I always enjoy my trip to Hood Famous. I love their ube cookies and cheesecakes. Last visit, I got all four of their seasonal cheesecakes: ube, white chocolate guava, Vietnamese coffee, and coconut pandan. I love their cheesecakes with amazing flavors but not overwhelming heavy. During my visit, there was a pop up and glad to see the business support each other. read more

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This was a very chill cafe which was nice after walking all day. I got the very refreshing Sampaguita Sun Tea. It's a very light and florally drink topped with lychee. read more

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on the hunt for Filipino food? hood famous is such a great find in the Asian district of Seattle. The service there was super incredible and they had a lot of traditional Filipino cultural stuff around their restaurant and coffee bar. The ambience was pretty awesome. All the unique Filipino cultural items that they had around. I tried their calamansi lemonade, which was awesome. I also tried their amazing Buko pie and kakanin! I normally don't like Buko pie, but theirs hit the spot Will try the Filipino breakfast the next time read more

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Best coconut pie I've ever had. Three months later I'm still thinking about it. Congee was good not great, I wish they had a smaller size

Wonderfully delicious! Kind of out of the way location in Chinatown but worth a visit if you're in the area. I came for the soft serve but unfortunately they don't offer it on weekdays! A little bummed but got the cream puff instead. Everything so fresh and dinning area is open and airy. Will definitely make it a point to come back for the ube soft serve. read more

Their soft serve is seasonal, so you can only get it late Spring through Summer, I believe. but wow, is it amazing! We got the condensed milk and Ube swirl. It was so rich and creamy. I thought I had died and gone to heaven. It's a cute little cafe, where you stand in line to order traditional Filipino desserts and coffees. The other side of the cafe is the "bartender" who prepares the drinks. It looks like they might serve alcohol in the evening? But don't quote me on that! Super friendly staff as well. read more

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The brown butter chocolate chip cookie--that may be the best chocolate chip cookie I've ever had.

I didn't get to enjoy the space too much my first visit since I mainly came here to get some coffee and pastries on my road trip. It was interesting reading Yelp reviews as it seems they transform the space later in the evening and even have some private events. Surprisingly on a weekday morning there were still quite a bit of people in the space. I tend to over order especially early in the morning so I ended up splurging on the corned beef bun, ube cookie, ube latte, and hot dog ensaymada. They warm all the baked goods for you so I was able to take a piping hot bite. I thought they were unique items so worth tasting them but I wish there was a bit more corned beef on the bun or a little more sweetness on the ensaymada. It was a little on the pricier side as I paid ~$50+ for what I ordered. Ube cookies were also good the next day and can last a couple days. They were probably my favorite item I ordered aside from the ube latte. I dream of the ube latte and would honestly come back for that alone! It was my first time here so I didn't realize food was provided by the cashier and the drinks are on the other bar side so I was waiting for my drink when it was already ready. Be sure to look around the space too since they are selling cool Filipino artist made work that you can support. read more

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The beans were packed with flavor, and the baristas were wonderful. My coffee was made perfectly, and I loved the little story behind it. The space has a cozy table setup and spotless restrooms. One of my favorite details is the mix of Western touches with small Japanese-style goods on the walls--such a charming and unique vibe. read more

We went here after hearing about a Filipino cafe near Uwajimaya. I tried their ube latte. The coffee was pretty good but the ube flavour wasn't too strong. I would probably come back here to try something else instead since they had a number of Filipino inspired items on their menu. They had lots of yummy looking pastries like guava cheesecake, buko (coconut) pandan cheesecake, calamansi cream trifle, etc. There were lots of seats available, so it's a good place to hang out with friends or do some work. We were luckily able to find free street parking nearby. read more

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