This place has such awesome vibes with large windows to capture every photon from the typical grey…read morewinter day in Seattle. Exposed brick wall and warm tones from the wood furniture makes this shop a cozy third place. A few indoor plants give it a fresh touch. The baristas here are definitely dedicated to their craft! Their drink offerings are standard, although they also have housemade syrups and specialty drinks (seasonal mochas, lattes, etc) if you want to try something different. I love how they highlight their single origin espresso on the menu with the tasting notes. They also offer matcha and teas if you're more into that. I haven't tried any bakery goods, but looking at the pastry case, they're quite popular. Victrola embodies the perfect Seattle coffeehouse- one that I wish people knew more widely rather than the twin tailed siren that's spread globally...

I don't normally drink coffee (I'm more of a tea person, if all the boba and tea shop reviews I…read morewrite don't say anything!), but I'm always up for new experiences, especially ones that allow me to expand my taste horizons and ability to describe flavors and aromas. After booking a tea tasting at a local tea shop, I went around looking for coffee tastings and found Victrola. Every Friday at 11AM, they offer a free tasting class, so we, of course, booked the very next Friday! Arriving at the shop a bit before 11AM, it was pretty full, with most tables taken and a short line of 2-3 people in front of me. We checked in with the cashier and he said the barista was getting things ready. Maybe 5 minutes later, we were led to the room in the back, where the barista introduced the tasting experience and handed us two sheets of paper, one with the anatomy of a coffee cherry, and the other with their coffee flavor wheel. For this week, it was only us two for the tasting, so we had a full monopoly of the barista (according to him, the prior week was 8 people!). We were able to try two coffees - both single origin, one from Guatemala and the other from Colombia. We started by sniffing the beans and grounds, with the Guatemalan emanating notes of lightly roasted peanuts (per tasting notes, it's milk chocolate, orange, and "elegant") and the Colombian with dark soy and umami notes (per tasting notes, it's pineapple, melon, and date), at least to my nose. The barista brewed both via pour over (if I remember correctly, it was 203F water with 20g of the Guatemalan, 24g of the Colombian in 360g of water). I forgot the exact grind sizes he used. Interestingly, the flavor profile of the Colombian was completely different to me between the grounds and the final brew. Very fruity throughout - I'm not that adept at description, but it's definitely a fresher, crisp fruit, not dried fruit, and not red fruit or berries, nor citrus. I'll have to file this one away as pineapple and green apple, per the barista. In terms of mouthfeel, it's thick, almost syrupy, coating the mouth with the fruity flavors. The Guatemalan, on the other hand, is completely different, starting with roasted coffee, then still with the peanut notes, but also adding a caramel-like essence. Very 'brown' on the color wheel. Mouthfeel-wise, thinner, watery like tea. I have never had good quality coffee before and this was certainly an experience that opened my eyes to how good coffee can actually be. I still have a ton of tea leaves to go through, but perhaps when I'm nearing the end, I'll have to start drinking more coffee. Tea, then chocolate, and now maybe coffee? My wallet is crying...

Stop scrolling through the list of Vietnamese coffee and just come here! LOL!…read moreWhat a gem this place is! Friendly service, great coffee and pastries. Cool decor and merch inside too! Order up: Ca phe sua da (hubby's) Ca phe Maggi (mine...so good!) Pandan croissant (must try!) Glad we found this place while exploring Chinatown. CHEERS and happy eating till next time...

Tried the crème brûlée coffee, traditional cà phê sữa đá, and the bone marrow sandwich and…read moreeverything delivered. The crème brûlée coffee was rich and creamy with that perfectly torched top that adds a subtle caramelized bite. The traditional cà phê sữa đá was bold, smooth, and exactly what you want from Vietnamese coffee, strong but balanced with sweetness. And the bone marrow sandwich? Savory, flavorful, and indulgent without being overwhelming. The shop itself is super clean and the aesthetics are really cute, warm, modern, and very Instagram-worthy. Only downside: no dedicated parking, so you'll need to find street parking. Service was fast. Overall, definitely worth the stop.

The vibe is really nice inside. The layout is pretty cool. I guess they sell beer at night? I saw…read morethere was a bunch of liquor but didn't try it since it was nine in the morning. Someone told me that it becomes a bar at night. Maybe I'll try that one night. I digress the coffee is pretty good and it makes me feel fancy. Sidebar the apple juice that they sell there is also good. I remember the barista being pretty nice as well. This place isn't just a coffee shop. It's an experience...

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.

We came across this coffee shop while exploring the waterfront. My friend from Seattle wanted to…read morecheck it out since it's minority-owned, and we're always happy to support small businesses. I didn't try the coffee because I'd already had some earlier, but I ordered a hibiscus tea drink--it was light, refreshing, and perfect for a warm day. The staff was friendly, and my order came quickly, which made for a smooth, easy stop while walking around.

Great coffee, great vibe, great staff!! Right by the…read moreaquarium so great place to stop on the way

Lighthouse is my favorite coffee shop. It's cozy inside with most people chatting.there are usually…read moreplenty of dogs in there and it's just a fantastic part of our community. The coffee is fantastic. I refill my container and get a discount - they grind it. The roast on the coffee is always perfect with the aromas and flavors always matching descriptions.

Great spot - nice ambiance, service, and a good cup of coffee. Really like the outdoor patio area…read moreand long bench when the weather is nice.

I love this Hagen location more than the other Hagen cafés in Seattle. The atmosphere and service…read moreare nice. I especially like the outdoor seating, the view, and the way they've recently arranged the space with plants and umbrellas outside. I also like the recent music selection. Keep it up! I usually get breakfast here, either the Smashed Avocado Toast or the Breakfast Bun. I also like the paninis. I'm not much of a coffee drinker myself, but my wife often brings home a bag of coffee from Hagen, and she really likes it.

Definitely the spot for you if you like horrible service and tasty food. I work and live nearby so…read moreI find myself coming here frequently. There is a particular barista working nearly every time I come in; they are so miserable and unfriendly that I have decided not to go back. Each and every time they do not greet me and today they said "what do you want?". What I want is a little hospitality on the side of my $8 pastry. It's such a bummer because I would love to support a local business, but I cannot deal with their stank attitude. Let me know when they quit. Shout out to whoever makes the tomato and ricotta croissant.

Ordered 5 bags of various coffee from their new website.... It was awesome! Shipped super quickly…read moreand at a great price. The best part, however, was the coffee! Some favorites were The Old Hippie Blend, Kenyan and Colombian. I have been to the shop and loved their espresso. I'm just so glad that I know get to enjoy this great coffee at home.

A great find on Post Ave in downtown Seattle. A coffee roaster that looks like you stepped back in…read moretime. The coffee beans are the best in Seattle.

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!