First visit, midafternoon Thursday, after a cheeseburger at Red Mill, and it's quiet with light pop music, with a very 2020s Seattle decor and vibe. Near-empty pastry enclosure and no sweets in sight, my inclination was to pass. Then I noticed the roaster and burlap bags and the young blond coming through the doors with an empty garbage can who walked behind the counter and greeted me with an accent I guessed was Nordic. I decided to ask about the roasting and she seemed knowledgeable and competent so I ordered espresso, the center of the bingo card. Sparkling water provided. Wish I could praise the output but it was skinny on crema and the body was too thin and over-extracted. The sparkling water cut the bitterness down but if I were to return I'd have to have some milk, a cortado at least. read more

Ugly Mug Cafe & Coffee Roasters - Interbay - Cortado and sparkling water as served. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food here was really good! Our croissant sandwiches were unusually delicious and definitely very fresh. The drinks were fun and delicious. I loved the seasonal options! The service was polite and efficient. I like that their patio is dog friendly but it is a bit dirtier than some so perhaps bring a little blanket or something for your pup if you have a four legged swifer like us (corgi). Cute little spot to do some work inside or enjoy the sun (on some other day presuming it exists) on the little patio. read more

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Maybe the best coffee I've had in Seattle hands down.. the interior of the shop is cozy and bright, with several places to sit. The staff is very chill and kind, they care about the craft coffee! I always order the iced mocha with oat milk... they use local chocolate, so the taste is unique and perfectly pairs together. A must visit for some great Seattle brew! read more

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Loved the strawberry matcha latte! And the service was quick and smooth, with good ambiance.

First time trying Ugly Mug -- fun name. Ate an Egg Croissant Sandwich with the bacon and Swiss cheese options. Drink was an Americano. The sandwich was fantastic. I enjoyed the poached egg and tomato slice. It was served on a real ceramic plate and with real metal knife and fork -- nice touches. I chose to dine onsite where there was ample seating, good light coming in the windows, and speedy wi-fi for the phone. read more

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Greeted with a gorgeous smile and delightful outlook. The smells alone made the morning feel exciting. Delicious coffee. Got some espresso beans to go- roasted in house! read more

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Such a gem of Interbay, the interior is beyond cozy, the coffee is unbelievably tasty and the baristas are super sweet. I will definitely be going back and checking out their other locations around the city! read more

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Cozy neighborhood cafe excelling in iced strawberry lattes & smoked salmon bagels. Strong WiFi for some work catch-up and iconic playlist selection by the baristas (throwback acoustic Justin Bieber). read more

The service is great here. And the location is cute. The coffee is mediocre. And today I had an avocado toast that was comically bad. I was skeptical and shouldn't have wasted my money. Feta and almond slivers rosemary aoili. I'm posting this as a warning. Do not order this. No refund or discount was offered. These are super nice people. Just life is too great for bad food or coffee! read more

Service, coffee and vibes were immaculate. Got an iced caramel latte and was not disappointed!

This is such a gem of a coffee shop! The coffee and service are fantastic, and the space is so cozy with outlets for working. Parking is usually pretty easy. I love all the macrina pastries, I just wish they had more of the savory scones (ham and cheese) in stock more often! read more

Stopped by Ugly Mug on a rainy Saturday to hang out and do some work on my computer. There were quite a few people in the late morning, but most were grabbing and going quickly. Service was great - the staff was really friendly and handled the morning rush well. Food was also good - pretty generic cafe food options like bagels, pastries, and such, but their croissant sandwiches seemed really popular ($7-$11). For drinks - they had a lot of fun options and seemed to switch out seasonal drinks often and the latte was pretty good ($5.50) so I will definitely come by to try it again! Overall vibe was very homey and cozy, reminded me of study cafes when I was in college. They also allow dogs inside, which is such a plus for me! Lastly parking situation is not too bad, there's 2 residential streets with easy parking on a weekend. Overall, definitely recommend as it seems to be a local favorite in the neighborhood. read more

The salmon bagel was delish. Service was quick and friendly. Comfy spot to catch up on some work emails before going about the day.

The wifi is really bad and the cold brew is not good (bitter& low quality taste). The service is okay-ish. The best part about this place is the atmosphere. There is plenty of seating and tables to get some work done, but without decent wifi it is better for a casual meetup rather than a place to get some work done. read more

Cute spot to drink tea or coffee in an actual mug. Service is super friendly and helpful!

I was so excited to finally get to visit this neighborhood coffee shop after seeing it for so long. It's a rainy day and this will be great! Until it's not. The pretty little girl behind the counter with the lovely accent needs to learn in hurry not to lie to the customers face. It's not good for business. Just because you say you did something ( which you didn't) doesn't mean it's true. I gave her a chance to redeem herself but in the long run I had to prove to her that she was wrong. I ordered STRAWBERRY cream cheese. I'm glad I got to open it and leave it for you on the counter while you were in the back room complaining about your customer ( the one who pays your paycheck) being wrong to your boss. Fun fact: strawberry cream cheese is pink and tastes like strawberries. I love that your boss had to tell you, you were wrong. He made it. He knows what he put on it. Also if I want room for cream leave room for cream. And if I ask for some give me more than a 1/2 of teaspoon. Don't be cheap. A bit of advice, the customer is usually right. Especially when they are. read more

Coffee was fine, service was...awkward? I walked in, it was very quiet, and there were three guys standing behind the counter just kind of staring. It made me nervous to where I didn't read the menu thoroughly enough to find drip coffee, so I ended up ordering an Americano with - get this - two shots of espresso added, where my husband thought I had ordered drip coffee with the shots. Nope, my socially anxious ass ordered espresso with shots of espresso. I felt like an idiot for the rest of the day. Can't completely blame the awkwardness on the baristas as it's pretty clear I'm rather awkward myself, but it's never easy to do anything when you're just kind of being stared at. read more

Great coffee shop. Good people. The seasonal coffees are really good. Love the butterscotch latte and the strawberry matcha iced latte. However this place is no longer pet friendly inside. read more

Visiting from out of town, there's a metric ton of small coffee shops on the outskirts of Seattle, but this location caught our eye (mainly because it was close to our Airbnb) & I'm glad that it did. Ordered the a couple of drinks & couple of food items & they all came out within 10 minutes. The food in particular was especially good. Egg & cheese croissant - think they used extra large croissants because it was a lot bigger than expected. Recommend ordering it with ham &/or bacon (adding meat cost an extra dollar) and it can easily be shared by 2 people. Salmon bagel - very juicy & flavorful. Came with everything you'd expect from a great lox bagel (capers, onions, a healthy dose of cream cheese, good portion of salmon). A little pricy but well worth it. read more

Great new addition to the Interbay area! This place used to be a Starbucks and it was empty for a long time, so glad a local coffee shop opened up and took it's place. Came in a handful of times so far during soft opening and now it's hard and officially opened, they are great! Nice friendly greetings as you enter, warm & comfy feeling, homey feel to it. Similar layout as the old Starbucks, they didn't change too much of the layout, just changed up the decor. Tasty coffee and tasty food! They do have non coffee drinks too if you about that. They also offer some breakfast sandwiches you can get, I believe it is served all day as I recall ordering one of their Croissant Egg Sandwiches with Bacon one time like at 2pm. It was very tasty, the mayo they put on it was very good, comes with a slice of cheese and a tomato. Good sized sandwich and I ate it up! They offer lunch sandwiches too, if you about that. I believe their bakery items are from Macrina, so it's pretty good stuff. The staff is very friendly & personable, they are real nice. Prices are about what I would've thought this place would be, comparable to other local coffee and cafes around town. It's getting busier each time I've come in, a lot of people working from there now...they probably have free WiFi or something. read more

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I'll give this location 5 stars! I absolutely love the layout and seating situation so much more then the U Dub location. It's way more open and has so much light. The staff are super chill and friendly. I'm super sad they ran out of waffles but it made me try some of thier lunch items! I tried the Rosemary Aioli Turkey Sandwich. I gotta say it was pretty tasty. The rosemary flavor was mild and not overpowering. Pretty simple but really filling. If you're in the area, I would definitely check it out! You won't be disappointed read more

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Amazing lil cafe! This place is about 10 minutes walking distance from my Airbnb so my boyfriend and I walked down here with our dogs for a morning coffee. The interior is very cute and clean, staff members were super sweet and friendly. I got an iced matcha latte and my boyfriend got the Blackberry Pie Mocha (don't remember if that's the exact name). For food, we shared a croissant egg sandwich and added jalapeños. Everything was super yummy and we ate on the patio outside. They also have some cute merch -- tote bags, stickers, etc. I picked up a cute mug for myself :) Overall, highly recommend and would love to be back once more before leaving Seattle! read more

Ugly Mug Cafe & Coffee Roasters - Interbay - Egg Croissant w/ Jalapeños, Iced Matcha Latte, Blackberry Pie Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Highly recommend this spot for a quick bite and delicious coffee based drinks. I tried the macadamia nut special - subtle and great! Tried and Avocado Toast and Lox Bagel Sandwich - probably the best lox I've had. Toast was great was as well. We'll be back! read more

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Finally had a chance to check out the Interbay location. Totally different aesthetic than the UW location but with it's own charm. Love all the natural light from the window in front. Very roomy two top, four tops a loveseat with a raw edge table. Was surprised how big it was. Lunch items and sweets available my friend and I shared a apricot oatmeal cookie, I grabbed an 8oz latte was pleased with my hemp latte not all baristas are great at creating latte art with hemp milk. Service was friendly and quick. Always love the bright latte cups they use at their locations read more

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Great little find! We stumbled upon Ugly Mug while searching for cafes in either Interbay or U-District to grab a quick coffee/lunch while having a day in the city. Overall impression - solid! The ambiance and vibes come together well, from the nicely executed mismatched furniture and decor, to the nice accent finishes and great music. Enjoyed the food and drink, and will be back for sure! Coffee - I had the Turmeric + Cardamom latte which was superb, and my friend had the iced lavender latte which came together with a great balance of refreshing light sweetness and lavender notes. Food - We ordered the waffle, bulgogi cheesesteak, and an egg croissant sandwich with cheese+bacon. The waffle was really great, I would definitely order that again, and the egg sandwich was also tasty despite being a bit messy to share. As for the bulgogi cheesesteak, it was okay, but nothing special- I'm not a terribly big fan of bulgogi to begin with (despite loving Korean food), and it just didn't have anything standout about it You can bet that I'll be back to try more. If you're in the area and looking for a great cup of coffee, and some quick, tasty, and affordable bites- I recommend stopping in. Cheers! read more

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Coffee wasn't great,just normal. Avocado toast was just ok and on a white bread which I didn't appreciate. My friend got their croissant egg sandwich and hated it due to too much mayo in it. So probably I wouldn't go with their kitchen options if I'm there again. Their bakery, however, is from Macrina and it was good. The service was top notch - very friendly and attentive. So if I ever go back It's because of the baristas and Macrina bakery, not so much for coffee and the kitchen options. read more

Ugly Mug Cafe & Coffee Roasters - Interbay - Dog friendly - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great coffee shop. Seemed consistently busy with locals while we were there. I recently moved to Seattle and we decided to give this place a try. I went with 2 others in my group and each of us were pleasantly surprised with our coffees and food. We each got the breakfast croissant which was *chef's kiss*! Oat milk lattes iced and hot were great. Whatever toast they have is excellent. I'd highly recommend. They have enough seating to come in and enjoy your beverage while grabbing a bite of food. Also, the staff was extremely friendly. read more

I go here a lot because it's close to my apartment, but I probably wouldn't bother if it wasn't the only place within walking distance. The quality and price are good but not great. The seating area is small but a good place to work and finish your drink or food. The service is usually the weakest part for me. I'm not the sort of customer who needs a huge smile when I walk in the door and my every need met without question, but courtesy is always appreciated. Last time I went in, the two baristas had a long, fairly loud conversation about my order and how they wouldn't drink something with the flavor I had chosen. I was sitting ten or twelve feet away waiting for my drink, so they definitely knew I could hear them. read more

Never knew that had an Ugly Mug in Interbay. We were in the area and decided to grab some grub here. I have been to the U district one a longggg time ago and don't have any recollection of it. Got an egg nog latte, Belgian waffle with lavender whip cream, and the croissant sandwich with bacon. Everything was pretty good but the croissant sandwich stood out to us. The mayo tapenade really made the sandwich so good! They have quite a bit of seating with some in the front and also in the back. This place also allows dogs inside! What a perk! In terms of street parking there's a few spots in front and more around the sides of the block and back. I'd definitely come back with my dog! read more

We stopped in here after getting off of our cruise ship before we drove all the way back to The other side of the state. We we're starving! Super cute little cafe. The gentleman who took our order was very nice, accurate, and efficient. I had an Egg croissant sandwich with added bacon and avocado. It was seriously the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. I also had an iced coffee that was delicious and just what we needed for the long drive home. Will definitely come back here the next time I'm in Seattle. read more

Ugly Mug Cafe & Coffee Roasters - Interbay - Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with avocado and bacon. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had 30 minutes to kill before an appointment in the area so I stopped in and had a Lavender Chai & Blueberry Scone. The barista offered to warm my scone and it & the chai were quickly served in the most adorable pink & orange tableware-- I felt like I was having a tea party for 1. Perfect Saturday afternoon vibes. The seating area was small but there was only one other group dining in, so it didn't feel cramped at all. It seemed that most people took their orders to-go. Baristas were super quick and friendly, drink + scone were top notch, and prices felt very reasonable. A lovely spot to visit for a drink & snack and a delightfully relaxing way to pass some time if you're dining in. read more

This is one of the best local coffee shops around, and the staff especially Melissa are all so nice. I highly recommend the chia tea lattees and avacado toast. Unlike most places the avacado toast doesn't cost $15, instead it's about $7 and it's huge and so tasty. And you get two huge slices of toast. I recommend get one slice avacado and one slice with the strawberries. Also great spot to study, lots of seatting and spot to plug in. Love this place!! read more

Ugly Mug Cafe & Coffee Roasters - Interbay - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've always liked the other location at university district! But it was a bit small in there and all seats could be taken. This place was a bit far for my commute since I didn't have a car until now, but luckily this place opened! And the upside is it's also spacious and look really modern, I love it! The staff are also really friendly and everything comes out quickly! I ordered the earl grey milk tea and smoked salmon bagel, which were both delicious I finished both within 30 minutes :) I even got another earl grey togo! It's also a good study place to go to since it's not too loud. Will definitely come here for that and for hangouts :) read more

Ugly Mug Cafe & Coffee Roasters - Interbay - Earl grey milk tea and smoked salmon bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delightful neighborhood coffee shop that has a lot to offer. Compared to the U-District location, this location has a modern, chic atmosphere and more seating. The ambiance here provides an ideal setting for studying, meetings or just hanging out with friends. The staff are friendly, welcoming and provide exceptional customer service. Great selection of tea, chai's, and coffee beverages. The food menu provides breakfast, brunch, and lunch options which are great for dining in or on the go. I love their Rosemary Aioli Turkey Sandwich and Bulgogi Sandwich. Their bakery items are sourced from Macrina Bakery, but the Belgian waffle and chocolate chip cookies are homemade. Calling this place my new go to coffee shop. Highly recommend if you're in the neighborhood! read more

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Overall great experience! The house made vanilla bourbon added to the coffee is great. Got 3 good items- veggie focaccia, salmon bagel and Belgium waffle and they were all delicious. Ordered too much food so had to take the bagel to go. One small recommendation would be provide utensils when bringing out the food items. The overall experience would be more seamless. read more

brilliant coffee spot with excellent service and the tastiest coffee. looking forward to returning.

On a recent trip to Seattle I needed to kill a little time and stopped here for a coffee. It is a very nice and cozy place with food Internet. The server was also very nice and helpful. read more

Picked up coffee here on a late sunny Sunday morning. It didn't appear that they had a parking lot so we parked around the block. We ordered drinks off the specialty drink menu - the coconut cream einspanner and the aloha mocha. Both drinks were really good! The coconut cream einspanner is dairy-free which I was immediately drawn to ordering. It's a coconut cream on top of an americano (ordered iced). The aloha mocha (ordered hot with almond milk) tasted very similar to a Hawaiian latte I had in Hawaii. Overall, very satisfied with our drinks, and I look forward to trying more of their specialty drinks like the strawberry milk and butterscotch latte! read more

I've been here a few times and always find the coffee very enjoyable; fun seasonal menus that are unique (no Starbucks copycats here) and the service is always quick for a small cafe. Wouldn't say the service is terribly impressive or friendly but I don't mind that at all; I much prefer a satisfying and consistent coffee experience. Lastly there is a variety of nice seating options and the space is very inviting and comfortable- can't beat that!! read more

They have the best staff, delicious food and great coffee! All of their drinks are green and I love the croissant breakfast sandwich and avocado toast. read more