What a great little place. The quintessential coffee scene. I'm from So Cal, visiting my sister in June. This was my first stop after getting off my plane. I was treated so well. I was in love with a co-worker at the time and the barista wanted to know all about her. They had cool music in the background, "fleet foxes" if my memory serves me right. They gave me stickers which I put one on my guitar case and the other I'm saving. Overall, had a great experience and I'd recommend them highly. 5 stars all round. read more

Environmentally conscious, friendly, and cozy cafe. Animal friendly with plenty of outdoor seating available. It's encouraged to bring your own personal cup or dine in and you will be charged 25cents extra if you choose a to go cup. Vegetarian options available and plenty of alternative milk options. This cafe is very cute and homey. I went in during a very busy time with almost every seat taken so it was hard to look around so I'll have to return to look at the merch and more of the ambiance. Definitely a quiet cafe with dim lighting and most people reading, doing laptop work, or with headphones in. I highly enjoyed the outside seating with benches available. You are welcome to bring your cat or dog outside as long as you are respectful and pick up after any accidents or mess. The menu is much more affordable than other nearby coffee shops. A simple menu with an extensive list of syrups. For my first visit I chose a hot hazelnut latte with hemp milk. Coffee was standard and did the job. I also chose a pound cake with chocolate and vanilla which was okay but a little dry. I really appreciate and praise this cafe for caring about the earth and encouraging customers to dine in or bring their own personal cups. Definitely a cozy and solid spot in the area. read more

A Muddy Cup - I got a 20oz hazelnut hemp latte in my personal cup with a pound cake! Nice bench in front :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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If you like cozy...check this place out. I wish the lounge was longer so I could look around more. Great coffee too.

My friend brought me a seasonal latte while I wait at Urgent care, and holy crap it's delicious!! Didn't get to see the inside, but holy yummy! She says very cozy and cute on the inside, giving library with coffee vibes. Would recommend. read more

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Baked goods are delicious. We visited twice during our visit to Seattle. Coffee menu is on par, way better than S***B***S. You can taste the love in each cup. Cool vibe, sit inside or out. Owners go above and beyond to meet your needs. 5STARS all day and then some. read more

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A Muddy Cup is a great coffee shop right in my neighborhood and it's one of my favorite places with its good coffee, nice decor and ambience and nails the feeling of a localized coffee shop. Too many coffee shops now, even independent ones may look the look, but When I walk in here, I see people talking and sipping. At others, it's just a bunch of people on their laptops. My in recent visits it's a nice lady behind the counter making drinks and she greets everyone and is friendly with the regulars. The shop is small but there is a fair amount of seating as well as some outside, some with a bit of cover incase its raining. I also like how they're often open on Holidays. I went on Memorial Day and again this passed Labor Day and was able to get a morning brew. The coffee is not over the top, but it's solid and there is plenty of options and flavors which should please any coffee drinker coming in for a muddy cup. read more

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Love this cafe. It's so cozy and is brimming with personality. I had a lemon poppyseed offering that was divine. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. I always feel right at home here. It's a great place to work alone or meet with friends. read more

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A Muddy Cup is my favorite place to grab a hot drink in the morning! I'm there often enough that they practically have my order made before I walk in the door. The atmosphere is so cozy and the decor is eclectic. Every time I'm in there, I spot something new! I highly recommend this place :) read more

We had a lovely experience here! I enjoyed the pumpkin cookie latte I had quite a bit and it was super reasonably priced. The barista was very friendly and helpful and gave me some treats for my dogs. We hung out on the patio, which was very cute and cozy. I loved that they're dog friendly and that they have a variety of seasonal drinks too. They also kindly refilled my water cup many times, and it seems like they're really an important part of the neighborhood with the friendly locals stopping by. The barista knew many folks by name and chatted a bit with them and many of them were very kind and came to give my dogs a few pets. Very much kind and communal spot for humans and dogs, with tasty drinks! read more

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A coffee shop for me, is a place to relax and enjoy coffee with others. I seek out a shop particularly when sleepy or in need of a break, while enjoying a coffee drink. So, when I came here, the decorative feel and homey warmth was welcoming. I loved the atmosphere. Older furniture, oil paintings, and a large outdoor deck. But the initial glow wore off about two minutes after entering. There is a palatable sense of rigidity here. Not only are there many signs, but the employees watch to make sure you follow their rules with an iron fist. I can follow rules. But to have the shop on high alert, monitoring customers creates an uncomfortable environment. They clearly take offense at Starbucks, both in signs and a long rant by one barista I heard. To go on a slight tangent, the original concept of Starbucks was a third place for people. "Howard Schultz, former CEO of Starbucks, championed the concept of the "third place," describing it as a communal space beyond home and work where people can connect and feel a sense of belonging. He envisioned Starbucks stores as locations that foster warmth, connection, and community, inspired by sociologist Ray Oldenburg's idea of the third place." A Muddy Cup is not a place I felt comfortable at all. The barista was annoyed at taking customer orders. The coffee tasted acidic and burnt. Customers who tried to sit before ordering were chastised. Aggressive political digs were posted in many places. As I sat down, sugar ants were quickly running across my arm. It overall was disappointing as it appears they do make an effort to provide good coffee and homemade syrups. Not a place to come to, if you are interested in anything but takeout. read more

This place is so cute! I'm obsessed with how cozy and homey this place is, so much personality, both in the decorations and the service! Love that they are so pro-woman and pro-environment. If I lived here, I would definitely be a regular. We ordered an everything bagel, and an apple drop chai - so yummy and very fairly priced! Most coffee these days is close to $6 with tax, here it's 3-4 for a plain latte. Save a few bucks, and come here, for your mental health and your wallet! read more

A quirky little coffee shop tucked away in the heart of Wallingford -- the decor and ambiance are really unique and the whole shop feels very homey. As evidenced by their sign, prepare to see lots of frog-themed memorabilia. The baristas were really friendly and the hot chocolate was yummy. I enjoyed it out on the back patio. It's a nice spot to bring a book or laptop to, would come back! read more

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Hands down the best coffee I've had in the city, and I've had coffee almost everywhere BUT here until I moved into the neighborhood. Now I'm addicted and am in love with the ambiance of this cafe! Beautiful steamed milk, deliciously in-house roasted coffee fresh every week, friendly banter, great quiet workspace or meet up with friends and the fur baby. You can bring your own mug/reusable cup also, and their baked goods selection is also top notch! I can't wait to use the outside area when the sunshine comes back out. My new spot! read more

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I used to live in this neighborhood and this was always the spot! It's true blue, OG Seattle, genuine PNW vibes all the way thru. The staff is friendly, the space is cozy & comfortable, the patio is great, the coffee perfect. It's really quite singular within the Seattle scene these days. A very special place:) support muddy cup! read more

Cute, cozy, spot with kind staff & chill friendly vibe. Not many seats inside but we were able to grab a table in the corner. There is outdoor seating as well which would be great on a sunny day. Mix of people crocheting, reading, and on laptops. Their speciality drinks were distinct & tasty as well. read more

Super cozy, yummy drinks, definitely coming back! I got a marshmallow oat milk latte and it was delicious :)

This cafe has an adorable and homey atmosphere. It is quite warm inside and I had a cozy study session. If you have any cups that you no longer use, you can donate to those in need (and vice versa) through the cafe. The barista was very kind and provided hot water refills for my spearmint tea. I am thankful that she remembered that I had ordered it with a splash of coconut milk and offered a splash for every refill! I look forward to visiting again:) read more

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Little hole in the wall for coffee. Employees were nice but the cleanings of the kitchen was questionable. I could not find the health code rating either. read more

I came here recently with some friends. What a cool spot, I love the decor and colorful ambience and the coffee was good. I enjoyed the pastries and the baristas/owners were super friendly. Definitely coming back here. Parking was not plentiful, but not impossible either. It's definitely worth a visit! read more

THE perfect spot for a day of coffee-drinking and reading. With a cozy setting and lots of tasty pastries to pick from. Can't recommend it enough! read more

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an amazing cute lil coffee house in seattle that had an excellent latte. we ended up getting pastries and the cheese scone was unreal - so soft and cheesy. coffee cake was unreal and had some sort of chocolate chips or bits in it that just went really well. loved it! read more

Excellent coffee! Fun eclectic atmosphere with games and cozy seating. Great neighborhood coffee shop.

The coffee sucks (their espresso tastes like drip coffee) but the vibes of the place rock - especially the outdoor seating areas. Will definitely be coming back, but will order tea instead. read more

Love the atmosphere and the coffee. The people are always friendly and efficient. The decorator is charming and relaxing and there are plenty of books if you want to put your phone down or ignore your laptop. read more

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Lately, my favorite coffee shop around - Beyond amazing coffee, cozy spot, and you can bring your own travel mug if you want to!

This may be some else's vibe it just wasn't mine. I came to order a hot chai to go and was honestly put off by all the signs about extra charges and animals rights etc along with the wait. Just wanted to relax and get a drink. read more

A Muddy Cup is serving up quintessential old-school Seattle coffee shop vibes and delicious coffees (and teas!). It feels like cozy magic walking through their doorway. Like a time portal to a bygone era. Our barista was friendly and knowledgeable. Our vanilla latte was expertly crafted with the vanilla complementing rather than overpowering the coffee. A Mighty-O donut rounded out our purchase. Dog friendly. Wish we could have holed up for a while either indoors or on their back patio. Alas, it was but a brief stopover for us. But we will be back! read more

I like this place and admire how hard the owners work. I've been really hesitant in leaving this review. From November of last year through June this year. I came in almost every morning. I always left an average of a $1.50 tip and a few times $5.-20.00 tip just to show my appreciation. Recently they started charging .25 cents for a cup to get their drinks in. I always get a double cup because I often heat the same cup of coffee up through the day and it helps keeps it warmer without leaking. I bought one of their cups, unfortunately with being in construction it's hard to keep clean and hard to find it at times. I stopped working in the neighborhood, but decided I had to past on I-5 anyways so maybe at least 2-3 days a week I could past by and still support the shop. So the day I got off I-5 to just got get coffee here. I was hit with the .25 fee for a cup, and for me that ended up being a double cup so I was charge .50 cents. Honesty I wouldn't mind paying for the second cup, but paying for a cup I'm buying their product in seems so wrong. I get the whole green thing also. Not that I don't want to support going green. Honestly after being a great customer and the $40-60 every month I put out in tipping, not including $180 a month in coffee I'm buying seems really harsh. What happen to taking care of customers? As for everyone bringing their own cup. How sanitary is that during Covid? I mean grocery stores stop letting people bring their own bags, and a cup is what touches peoples mouths. I don't think I feel safe knowing that hundreds of others cups that haven't been sanitized handing over to the food prep area. Don't we have enough people in society trying to control us and what we need to do, and now a coffee shop? It all seems hurtful honestly. Dictating and forcing people to use unsanitary mugs. As a gay man, I've had enough people in life dictating what I need to do. I don't support anyplace any more that tells others how to live, even in their sly little ways . It's sad because I have some friends that go there and one said they won't go back either with the new cup charge. I will miss this place. read more

Cute coffee shop. I really like the interior; it felt like stepping into somebody's living room. They have books and games. The coffee is good too. They have specialty beverages, but the menu is on the side by the cashier. I didn't see it until I paid for my boring latte. read more

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Cozy, friendly owners, outdoor seating, and great coffee. Definitely a gem in the city. read more

Hidden gem of a coffee shop! Unique drinks, outdoor and indoor seating, inclusive and cozy space with games and friendly staff. They also have a bin of reusable cups that you can use or donate to! read more

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Love this place! I work at a local business a few blocks over and sometimes I catch an earlier bus just to stop here and get a cup of their hot cocoa, because it's amazing. The barista is always super nice and they've got a great selection of pastries/baked goods in the window too. read more

A Muddy Cup - Outside with my hot cocoa! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I stood outside ringing the service bell several times over the course of 15 minutes. This was at approximately 1:20pm today. I knocked on the back door and there was no answer. Then I peeked through the front door window and saw the employee asleep on the couch! read more

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This is a neighborhood coffee shop filled with mismatched furniture and locally made art. The owner and barista, Sarah, is cheerful and remembers your drink order from last time, even if you've just been there once. They also carry the largest variety of alternative milks I've seen in any coffee shop. I recommend the matcha latte with pea protein. Yes it sounds a little odd, but the flavors work well together! If you like the coffee here, you can take it home. They roast it themselves and are happy to sell you a bag of whatever roast you want, including decaf. There is only a single barista working at any given time so you may have to wait a couple minutes for your drink. Personally I have no problem with that, I much prefer this local shop over larger chains. read more

Oh, good! A cute neighborhood coffee shop close to home! I'm so glad this space has finally been leased and turned into something cozy and useful. I've passed by Djan's Thai many times wondering who would move in. (Unless there was an office in here for a while, I think it's been vacant for several years.) I love several things about the concept of the near-by Mosaic, but I've just had two too many burned coffee experiences there that I don't bother going their for coffee anymore. A coffee shop needs baristas, and apparently the good ones aren't usually volunteers. A Muddy Cup does NOT have a bad/inexperienced barista problem. Bonus points for having a rice drink option for those of us that would rather skip the milk, hemp AND soy! My first visit was during the Thanksgiving '10 snow, and I was pleased to find a delicious hot mocha and an ever-so-healthy (Mighty O!) donut to enjoy as my snow-day breakfast. Several people were working away on their laptops, and I wished I could have joined them and kept enjoying the space. Too bad I have a desktop, and those don't travel well. I really like A Muddy Cup and am pleased to have them in Wallingford. I don't often find myself there because I usually find myself near when I'm headed to the grocery store or it's time for happy hour at Kate's Pub, but I definitely like the spot. Seems like a great space to work/read or catch up with a friend while enjoying hot coffee (or tea). read more

I saw that this place was reviewed highly on Yelp so I decided to stop by on a lazy Sunday afternoon. My first impressions were that the building really does look like someone's house, and I've just crashed their cute living room. I ordered an 8oz vanilla latte. They do double espresso shots here. My total was $3.67. I guess that is on par with what other coffee shops are charging. Anyway they (I assume) handstamp their paper cups with their cute logo. They also have cute latte art on top. Unfortunately this shop is one of those places where they overdo it on the syrup shots, or quite possibly that they use really strong syrups. Whatever the cause was, all I could taste in my coffee was the vanilla flavoring unfortunately! At least the espresso shots weren't sour, but I was disappointed nonetheless. Also the couch I was sitting on had ANTS on their armrest! They kept on crawling over my book. I've toured a lot of coffee shops and I have never seen ants before.... In conclusion, cute living room like atmosphere but I don't think I will go out of my way to come here. read more

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I'll be honest - I've passed this place a few times on the bus to work and I've been a little turned away by the name, "a muddy cup." However - I love my coffee, so it was worth the 'shot' to try it. The outside of the building is pretty dark, but once you wander in you'll find a very cozy and neat environment! Furniture probably purchased at a thrift shop and pretty nature paintings. The low light atmosphere is inviting on a rainy day. Just a warning - there are signs posted around the coffee shop that state you must establish a relationship with the business (i.e. buy something) - they require every single person in a group to make a purchase if you want to hang out there. Seems a little extreme to me - especially being in Seattle where everyone meets up with friends at coffee shops. The barista was really sweet! Probably some of the best customer service I've had at a Wallingford coffee shop. Coffee was good - but nothing to write home about. They carry Mighty-o doughnuts... yum! And for you Seattle hipsters, they have organic milk. read more

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This place is so cute and screams PNW vibes. It looks like a little shack and for how small it looks, there is PLENTY of outdoor seating. It was raining when we went and they have covered outdoor seating too. They have a crackling firepit too that just makes the whole experience even better. I got the mocha, half sweet, and it was fantastic. I would come back without a doubt. Street parking is free, it's in a residential-ish neighborhood. read more

Tasty bagel, good coffee, just no place for me to plug-in my laptop - but that's due to inside being closed due to pandemic.

Worst breve ever. Customer service is cold like their coffee after 30 seconds. Barista has trouble communicating...not the dude in the glasses...the loud woman pumping coffee. read more