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    Susan D.

    What a wonderful place! Our food was incredible, the staff are delightful, and the mission behind the space is heart-felt and positive. Totally worth the journey south from Seattle to visit this little gem. I'll be back!!

    Such a pretty space. Amazing food too!!

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    Love that there is a new experience every time you visit. Always good. A unique experience in downtown Kent.

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    Great food for a great price and a great cause! The only bad thing is that they're not open more hours during the week!

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    Cafe Seoul - Affogato and dalgona candy latte

    Cafe Seoul

    4.3(89 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    Ordered the mini boong uh bbang (mini taiyaki) to go. It was fresh and yummy!…read more I called ahead to order because it does say it takes about 15 mins after ordering as they do not have these pre-made and only are made after ordering. Next time I will be back to trial the non-coffee drinks! Highly recommend everyone to try here.

    One of the biggest perks of Cafe Seoul is that they're open late, which worked out perfectly, so we…read morestopped by 9ish in the evening since my family was craving something sweet after stuffing ourselves at Korean bbq for dinner. I'm generally a latte person, so I went with the Matcha Pandan, and I thought it was pretty good! Most of my family was specifically craving ice cream, though, so they went for the soft serve. They have a few different drinks and desserts to choose from, making it a convenient place when everyone wants something a little different. My biggest gripe is the space (really, the lack thereof). We were a party of seven, and Cafe Seoul is extremely small and cramped inside. Seating is very limited, and we couldn't really sit together until some people left and others were kind enough to share or give up chairs. There were also a few students hanging out when we visited, so I definitely wouldn't count on this being a comfortable sit-down spot if you're coming with a larger group. The layout doesn't help much either. The menu and some of the seating are awkwardly positioned near the bathroom, and at certain points you're basically squeezing past people just to get around. For a quick drink or dessert, it's manageable, but I wouldn't personally choose this as somewhere to settle in and hang out for a long time with a big party. If you manage to snag enough seats, consider yourself lucky. Service was okay. It took a while for everyone's orders to come out, and unfortunately one of ours was completely missed. We eventually realized it hadn't even been included in the original transaction, so we had to go back up and pay for it separately. Nothing that ruined the night, but between that and the wait, service wasn't necessarily a highlight either. Cafe Seoul gets the job done and meets standard expectations. My Matcha Pandan was tasty, my family got their late-night soft serve fix, and being open later than your average coffee shop is a bonus. I wouldn't go significantly out of my way for it, but if I'm ever back in Federal Way and craving a late-night latte or dessert, I'd consider stopping by again.

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    Macrina Bakery & Cafe - Chocolate Oat PB cookie

    Macrina Bakery & Cafe

    4.1(124 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    I had heard this bakery originally started in Seattle before moving its food production to this…read morelocation, so after hearing so many great things, I decided to stop by after an early morning workout. The first thing I appreciated was the parking. They have their own lot, so finding a space was easy--a huge bonus compared to many Seattle cafés where parking can be a challenge. As you walk in, you'll see shelves displaying their freshly baked breads and pastries, making it easy to browse before ordering. If you look to the left, there's also a viewing window where you can catch a glimpse of the bakery production behind the scenes, which adds a fun touch to the experience. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. The staff were friendly and never made me feel rushed. Instead of asking repeatedly if I was ready, they simply let me take my time and came over when I was ready to order. I really appreciated that. I'm the type of person who takes a while to make very serious food decisions, so the no-pressure service made the experience even more enjoyable. One thing that surprised me was that the café wasn't filled with the strong aroma of coffee or freshly baked bread like many bakeries are. Don't let that fool you, though--the bread was incredible. I ordered the Bialy Egg Sandwich, and the bread was soft with a wonderful chewy texture while still having a nice crust on the outside. The egg was cooked with a perfectly runny yolk, which made every bite rich and satisfying. If you prefer your eggs fully cooked, I'd recommend asking when you order. I paired it with a coffee that leaned toward the bright, slightly acidic side. It complemented the sandwich well, although my personal preference is for coffee with more chocolatey, earthy notes. That's purely a matter of taste, not quality--I can definitely see why others would enjoy their roast. One thing to note is that pets aren't allowed inside the café, so plan accordingly if you're bringing your furry friend. But they do sell dog biscuits and you can enjoy the outdoor space with your furry friend after ordered. - which is a bit confusing to me Just keep in mind that they're only open on weekdays and close around 2 p.m., so it's definitely an early bird kind of place. I'd happily come back again--it's the perfect stop after a morning workout before heading to work, and I can definitely see why people have been recommending it. Overall, this is a wonderful spot for breakfast, a quiet coffee break, or a place to recharge before starting your day. It reminded me of the cozy cafés in Capitol Hill, but with much easier parking and a more relaxed pace.

    Very delicious and very good pastries here Very recommend…read moreto try, and nice service here Everything looks good and fresh

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    Macrina Bakery & Cafe - Bialy Egg Sandwich

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    One Bite Cafe - Onigiri & dalgona latte

    One Bite Cafe

    3.7(19 reviews)
    6.9 mi

    Tried one bite cafe for the first time and I loved their menu! They have a variety of drinks and…read moresweets. I got a strawberry lemonade refresher and it was perfect in sweetness. Their oreo cheesecake was also really good! Service was great and fast, you order through the self service screens. Inside is super cozy as you can see in this picture. Will definitely be back for more desserts

    I've been to other OBC locations in Seattle and Woodinville…read more However, this location made me question their food safety practices. Firstly, the inside was clean and welcoming. There was one employee working, but it did not look very busy inside. We ordered 4 dubai chewy cookies, 1 taro croffle, 1 small galaxy ade, and 1 large taro/oreo smoothie. Our total came out to around $60. Dubai chewy cookies were very tasty, I am a huge fan of dubai chocolates. My galaxy ade tasted very watered down, barely any grape flavor, and little to none carbonation. The taro/oreo smoothie was decent. The basque cheescake was flavorful. The taro croffle was actually very good, better compared to the other locations. My main concern was the fact that I found some sort of hair in my croffle. We had already eaten some of the croffle and we brought it up to the employee. He told us it is a sugar strand and showed us an example. Yet, when I pulled the strand out of the croffle, it was more attached to the taro cream and it had no similar texture to the sugar strand. The sugar strand should melt and break easily but this strand did not, it was also more like a white-ish color. I'm thinking it was maybe a pet hair. The employee was very friendly about it and made us a new croffle free of charge.

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    The Quarterdeck - Breakfast Sandwich!!

    The Quarterdeck

    4.6(116 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    A perfect place for listening to live music, seated in some lawn chairs sipping some wine, beer or…read moresparkle. We came by after happy hour at Anthony's and listened to a live set of great music. The place was packed, but everyone is friendly and was willing to share their table with us. We had a great time and I strongly recommend coming by the Quarterdeck to chill and listen to live music. Can't believe it took me 20 years of living in Seattle to find this place. So, don't repeat my mistake.

    Quarterdeck is what I like to call a "come for the vibes, stay for the drinks, eat... somewhere…read moreelse" kind of place. I stopped by while visiting Seattle and while the food situation was a bit chaotic (they had rotating menus because they were out of a few items), I ended up ordering a kimchi-inspired sandwich that I wanted to love...but it just didn't do it for me. Not inedible, maybe a 2/5, but I'd definitely try something else next time. My friend ordered what I think was the Garden Harvest Wrap (a staple on the menu), and that was more of a 3/5. Both dishes were served cold (intentionally), which I think made a difference, I could totally see them being much better if they were warm. Now let's talk about what is worth it: the mimosa flight. SO good. Like dangerously easy to sit there, sip through all of them, and forget any minor food disappointments. But honestly, the real star here is the ambiance. You're right on the water with the most effortless, breezy, coastal energy. Boats drifting by, sun hitting just right, people lingering over drinks--it's giving main character energy in the best way. I found myself wanting to stay way longer than planned and even doing some work while there. This is absolutely a spot I'd come back to, just with a strategy: eat before or after, and come here to sip, sit by the water, and take a little walk on the dock. 5 stars for the vibes alone

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    The Quarterdeck - Garden harvest wrap & Kimchi inspired sandwich & Mimosa flight

    Garden harvest wrap & Kimchi inspired sandwich & Mimosa flight

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    Mary's Fine Foods - Waffle and eggs and sausage with English muffins

    Mary's Fine Foods

    4.2(329 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    This place caught my eye because the pancakes looked incredibly delicious and had great reviews…read more It's conveniently located in an unassuming strip mall on the east hill of Kent. We ordered the chicken fried steak, and sausage, eggs, and toast, and let me tell you, those pancakes were the best! They were golden and crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Our server was incredibly friendly and attentive, always smiling and making sure we had everything we needed. The service was a bit slow, but I think it's because there's only one cook and two other staff members who help wait on tables. Despite the wait, the food was plentiful and delicious. I'll definitely be returning, especially for those pancakes!

    I went to this place yesterday and ordered there chicken fried steak with the youth chicken that…read morebeef or you can still get a beef style, but I got the chicken one which was delicious the server which was the owner. Son was very friendly. I was also impressed if you knew all the local names and what the regular orders were the food I got came out quick hot. The sun also made sure that my water and my coffee was all full I do need to give a warning their sign out front. It's very small and hard to find so you just gotta trust your GPS. I had to open up this app and look at the photo of the sign to figure out where it was in the plaza. I do plan on going back to this place more often. I also do like that. They have real early hours where they open up at seven in the morning. I think I might even go back and try lunch there one of these days soon because their sandwich menu looked pretty decent.

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