We had a little family day out at Alki Beach on a Friday evening, and after walking around, we…read moreneeded a snack. Decided to stop by Natalie's Sugarcane. First of all, I didn't realize they have TWO locations! one in Tukwila, which I go to pretty often, and this one right by Alki. But y'all, WHAT IN THE TARNATIONS?! The Alki location is such a VIBE! It was a beautiful sunny day, and sitting there with the warm weather, Vietnamese music playing, and the food coming out... I swear I felt like I was back in Southeast Asia for a minute. I do wish they decorated the outdoor seating area a little more to really lean into that tropical Southeast Asian vibe because the location has SO much potential, but honestly, the atmosphere was already giving. And here's what surprised me: I didn't realize Natalie's at Alki serves REAL FOOD! We got: Crab & Shrimp Fried Rice SO GOOD. Flavorful, packed with seafood, and definitely hit the spot. Mango Salad , Y'ALL!! THIS ONE?! The combination of fresh mango and avocado on a sunny day was PERFECT. Sweet, fresh, creamy, refreshing. I could've eaten the whole bowl myself! Literally almost did had to share LOL! we got Fries because honestly, you can never go wrong with fries. And of course, you already know we had to get the drinks! Their kumquat sugarcane drink is always a good choice. They also have gelato at this location, which I didn't even know! So now I already have another excuse to come back and try more of their menu. Tukwila location does have food but menus are a little different, so now I definitely need to go back and compare! Overall, Natalie's Alki is definitely worth checking out, especially if you're spending the day at Alki Beach. Grab some food, get yourself a sugarcane drink, sit outside, listen to some Vietnamese music, and pretend you're on vacation in Southeast Asia for an hour.

Great location right on Alki! As a result, parking is street only and can be challenging on…read moreweekends. I ordered online via Clover, and my drink was ready when I arrived. I wanted to try a new.drink, so I ordered Sugarcane Matcha with Coco Cream. Sugarcane juice was way too sweet without something sour to balance. I will stick to my usual of either Kumquat or Passionfruit Sugarcane. They also offer pastries, ice cream and food. And there are both indoor and ourdoor seatings available. In general, great spot to chill on Alki!

This was one of many banh mi sandwich places that Infatuation on IG has listed as one of the best…read morein Seattle through extensive taste testing by staff, so I threw this on my list about a century ago and then came here on a Saturday noon around 1pm. The place is tight and compact, with the interior literally being just their kitchen and a small area for standing and/or using any of two kiosks to place your order. Parking around the area is also relatively tight as it is in West Seattle, as is the seating situation; there's only two two-tops and a bench bordering the left-hand window of this place, and you'll get sun-kissed really hard on the bench during a summer afternoon since it's all outdoor seating. There was a constant stream of patrons placing orders for the whole duration of my stay here, even as I was just waiting for my order to be made. Staff are very attentive to everyone and call your name once your order's ready. Mines took about 10 or so minutes to come since many others were also waiting on theirs. For this visit, I got the following: - Grilled pork banh mi: this banh mi is loaded!!! I had a hard time grasping it between my hands, and the condiments were falling off as I took each bite. The baguette isn't crispy but that was all right with me. There is a near-perfect ratio of homemade mayo and French pate for the volume of the banh mi, and there wasn't too much of any one component. The grilled pork was just all right, though; it had rich flavor and an even texture to go along with the rest of the banh mi but was dry on its own. The secret sauce wasn't my favorite either as its slightly sweet taste didn't fit with the rest of the banh mi in my opinion. - Special lychee iced tea: this really hit the spot for the hot day this writing is based off of! It starts off really sweet but when you let the ice melt then it's very refreshing. The cup is pretty big too! I'm still in search of Seattle's best banh mi even after this visit, but I still enjoyed what I got and would give their other banh mi and perhaps their Vietnamese coffee a try! This place does provide combo options when you get their banh mi, but that was not the case for my particular order.

As a lifelong banh mi eater, I don't say this lightly... this might just be the best banh mi in ALL…read moreof Seattle. I've heard a lot about this newer Vietnamese sandwich shop but just had the chance to try it this past weekend, but I am impressed. I ordered the typical "dac biet" cold cut banh mi alongside a Vietnamese iced coffee. Now when I tell you about that first bite, it already sealed the deal. The baguette had an easy but still crispy bite that is satisfying and DOESN'T cut your mouth like other breads do. Once I reached the fillings of the banh mi, I was surprised by how packed the inside was. I was able to get everything in one bite, it was like every ingredient was dancing together to create an incredible performance. But what really shocked me was how much pate I got in this sandwich, it was like they knew I was coming - thank you!! The Vietnamese iced coffee also paired very nicely, very standard quality and not too overpowering where it typically hits you. The pricing of the banh mi is more spendy than your legacy-owned Vietnamese deli that you'd find in Little Saigon or South Seattle, but for West Seattle I get it. The guy who greeted me (presumably the owner) was friendly too, everything altogether leads me to coming back again real soon to try their other sandwiches.

Prepare for an adventure because this is part of a shared kitchen where you find the 'front door'…read moreand order with a QR code (or online) and they message you when your order is ready. You then ring a doorbell that's on the sign for their business in the front area of the shared kitchen. I ordered through the qr code site and they asked me to come to the front and tell them what sweetness I wanted. They said default is 70%, if you like things unsweetened go for 20% (is that not still sweetened?). I said I don't like my drinks sweet just sweet enough to be balanced and they recommended 60%. I got a thai tea and jasmine milk tea to try and oh man both were waaaay too sweet and tasted like these were powder drinks with super chalky overly vanilla flavor. If you like things sweet I would say 60% is good but would probably do 20-30% myself if I ever came back. But did not find the drinks good enough to really come back. The jasmine tea as well had very little in the way of jasmine flavor as the powdery vanilla sweetness and milk was most of what you tasted with a non-descript floral note going on.

I came to Tab because of a Seattle Intentionalist/BECU prepaid tab highlighting queer owned…read morebusinesses during Pride month. I was so delighted by the friendliness of the owner. They were so kind and made it feel like we were pals. The tea was rich and I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that they made everything dairy free (my tummy likes to play roulette whether I'll get an upset tummy or not when drinking dairy) and the drinks were HUGE! 24oz was their "small" and was more than enough for me to enjoy both the night I got it and the next day. The boba was so perfectly soft and chewy and actually kept overnight! :o Finally, the location was a little confusing as I didn't know it was part of a food hall, but I'm excited to come back and try some of the restaurants running out of this space when I come back for tea! The location

Clean and consistent taste. Love this place! Always cutely decorated for different seasons…read more They must have a new management. Service is very nice. Quick and easy. Can't complain ;)

Hot Oolong. Taro Oreo. Classic Thai…read more All great. Friendly and Clean. It's all you can ask

Pros: Consistent quality, friendly staff, generally welcoming interior. Great view on Alki…read morewaterfront. Cons: Could be cleaner, scarce/difficult parking

On a sunny day, I tried the Ube Thai Iced Tea with no additions or modifications. It had a…read morepleasant, balanced flavor, not overly sweet or overpowering though the aftertaste could have used a touch more sweetness. The staff went above and beyond, making sure my drink was prepared well while quickly resolving an Apple Pay error message. The restaurant itself is clean, bright, and offers plenty of seating, with a neutral overall vibe. Definitely stop by and have a drink!

Owner was unpleasant. Her tone and general demeanor were not welcoming. Def doesn't seem like a…read morepeople person and I watched as others came, and left without ordering. She smiled while she refused to answer simple questions. Such as what were the most popular menu items. I didn't think this would be such an off putting question but she became visibly upset. This is a question I ask anywhere new I patron. She said there wasn't a popular choice that everything was the same. Again, very off putting response/tone etc. So I asked what her fav menu items were. She again became even more upset and this time told me she didn't have any favorites they were all the best. just disheartening to see a local small business owner who seemed clearly put off by interacting with people. I over heard several others talking about a similar experience as they were walking out. The friendly and personable cashier at Marination, across the street, said she had heard the same thing from others who had gone there as well. As far as the value for the money....My friend who ordered a 6oz matcha paid $9... for a tiny little drink full of ice. Draw your own conclusions from that. I paid almost $6 for an iced tea that tasted like water. There were no coffee /tea amenities. No coffee bar. Zero napkins, or sugar, or stir sticks, nada. Absolutely nothing. When I asked about the empty pastry case, I got more atttidude saying pastry's weren't popular. Good gawd...just unnecessarily unpleasant at every opportunity. I know we all have stuff going on in our lives, but taking it out on others just isn't the way. I really didn't appreciate my or my friend's experiences here.

Quality ingredients, caring service, cute lil' cafe, and a beautiful view of Alki Beach and the…read moreSeattle Skyline. I love their fresh juices and bagel sandwiches! My favorite Juice is the Pineapple Express with light cinnamon and I add a little cayenne too. I love that you have the option to choose if you'd like your juice cold or hot! One day I'll adventure on the menu and try a smoothie bowl or boba. Everything is made to order fresh and is well worth the wait. If you prefer not to wait I would suggest making an order online. There is a bench out front to chill or you can ask how long and go for a little nature walk. It is a bit pricy but worth every penny supporting a small business with quality ingredients and that cares for the community.

The staff is really sweet and friendly. Never too crowded a great place for delicious quick lunch…read morein West Seattle. $8 pork banh mi is a go-to for me. Try the seafood Hot Pot! It is like a spiced crab pot boil served in a golden bowl over a flame. Incredible and only $20.

New Leaf Bistro feels like a restaurant that understands family on a deeper level. Portions that…read morecould feed a teenage linebacker after football practice, which is what we all deserve. The owner is friendly, and the seating is spaced out, allowing for good conversation. This is important when you are a hungry sniveling goblin with a loud chortle. Everything tastes correct, and fresh. I had a Vietnamese Ice Coffee that awakened ancient Goblin memories in my stinky heart. For patrons willing to go deeper than a pedestrian "Bahn Mi" or "Pho", try the Papaya Salad. It's refreshing and I recently learned uses young papaya so it doesn't taste as bitter. I enjoyed the horseradish they added to the aioli, but that may be too exotic for Goblins used to Pizza Bars and Casual Italian. For those that do enjoy the classics, they don't miss here.

I strongly recommend this West Seattle restaurant, especially their Szechuan chicken--the perfect…read morebalance of savory and spice. The staff there is also incredibly friendly and helpful if it is your first visit. They go out of their way to help as much as they can. My only true criticism is that I have been here twice, and they were out of key items both times.

Oily dumplings with little flavor, salty green beans, smallish portions for high prices. The server…read morewas great but ... I wanted to like this place but won't be returning, sadly.

This was really nice! I would come again. It was fast and as described. It's a bit complicated for…read morean every day drink but I would do it as a treat

Disappointing and won't be back. Happy Lemon @ Alki or Happy Lemon at SouthCenter are much better…read more Poor service, no greeting, and counter staff was rude because he couldn't hear us over the obnoxiously loud Kpop/Jpop inescapably blaring inside. Dirty, worn, tired interior. Bubble waffle was gross - doughy and undercooked, fell apart and turned to mush. The only thing that was good was the fruit tea boba, consistent to the standards I've come to know as a Happy Lemon regular. All the staff seemed apathetic and uncaring. I just won't come back to this location.

Gaga Tea is pretty decent and one of the few spots where you can actually taste the tea. It's also…read morereasonably priced. I would be back if I was in the area and craving boba but I wouldn't necessarily seek it out. Like most spots, you order from a kiosk and the store is pretty small, so this would be take out only. There's also not a lot of space to wait for your drinks but not much they can do based on how small the store is.

I stopped by Gaga Tea and tried the White Peach Slush and the Honey Tea with aloe jelly. Both…read moredrinks were okay, but honestly I've had better boba elsewhere. The flavors were decent, but nothing really stood out or made me want to come back specifically for those drinks. The shop itself was pretty clean, and I like the cool duck-themed branding but just keep in mind that it's walk-in only. My biggest disappointment was the customer service. The staff didn't communicate much and the interaction felt pretty cold and impersonal. A little friendliness and engagement would have gone a long way toward improving the experience. Overall, not a bad spot if you're in the area and craving boba, but based on this visit, it was just average for me.