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    3.9 (14 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Ballard Lox Bagel
    Ivana K.

    - [ 5/5 ] Atmosphere Bright interior, small number of seating (similar to their Fremont location). Single occupant bathroom. No line at all, which definitely contrasts from the Fremont location. - [ 3/5 ] Service Alright. The lady at the cashier didn't acknowledge us Or give us any welcoming, just kind of stood there waiting for us to order. The guy making our bagel was nice and enthusiastic though! - [ 4/5 ] Food We got the Ballard lox on a salt bagel - warning, it's pretty salty! (But I love salty bagels). My partner got his with spicy scallion schmear. Good portions. Bagel on the harder/chewier side. We paid around $35 for two bagels + tip. - [ 5/5 ] Location/Parking Great, validated 2 hour parking right by the shop. Located near University Village.

    Ballard lox on sesame
    Bethany M.

    Parking is no problem (next door garage permits 2 hours with validation); service is excellent (super friendly and efficient); coffee is very good. Bagels... tbd. We came in at 8-ish, around opening time, and despite the sign out front that proclaims "HOT BAGELS," the bagels did not seem all that fresh? The everything bagel was warm-ish, but the sesame was cold and the seeds were remarkably untoasted (despite the browning on the outside "skin" of the bagel itself). Filings were tasty on the Ballard lox and the OG (although I am not a huge fan of the steamed egg brick - I wish it was a fried egg, but that's a personal preference). My real beef is with the bagels themselves. They're just not the equal of some of the competitors in the immediate area - a bit stodgy, lacking in bounce/chew... they're not Hey Bagel. However: they do offer bagel sammies, which HB does not! So it's really a matter of what you're in the mood for. I will be back to give BB another shot - who knows, this might just have been an early-days-at-a-new-location experience?

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    My bagel was soft on the outside and chewy on the outside and very fresh. The scallion cream cheese was yummy.

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    Seattle Sunshine Coffee

    Seattle Sunshine Coffee

    4.5
    (146 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    My previous post was from two separate visits back in August 2016, so it's definitely time for…read moreanother update for my third visit on 8/2/25. First thing to mention, kudos for their longevity. They are coming up on their first decade next summer. The cafe decor also held up pretty well, including the large glass fixture from the ceiling. Seattle Sunshine Coffee also outlived Ventoux that I had mentioned in my prior post. The barista and I compared my 2016 stamp card to the current design, just had a few slight different nuances. This indie cafe had folks onsite, but not packed. There was still room available whether seated along the sidewalk, main seating area, or the upstairs mezzanine. Some convos to be had, but most of the cafe clientele were on their laptops or reading. Pastry case was well stocked with the wholesale variety from Macrina, plus the usual bevs and cafe fare. I enjoyed my near two hour onsite visit. The only thing I wished is that I had brought a hoodie. The AC was jacked up. and of course, I had savored an iced mocha. Hopefully my next cafe detour won't take nine years though between visits.

    Came here on a Sunday morning, it was busy but there was lots of seating available. They didn't…read morehave any sandwiches that day :( The vibe in the store is very family friendly and cute! The service is attentive and nice. The coffee is tasty and smooth. We all ordered an oatmilk latte, we'd rate 4.5/5. The Matcha latte was 0/5, do not buy, tastes like sugar milk I would come back for the coffee and to get work done! :)

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    Main level, seating also on the mezzanine & sidewalk/al fresco (8/2/25)
    Main level, seating also on the mezzanine & sidewalk/al fresco (8/2/25)
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    Weekend treat!
    Front counter (8/2/25)

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    Front counter (8/2/25)
    Mr West Coffee

    Mr West Coffee

    4.0
    (442 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    I have been going to the Mr West downtown for many years and finally had the chance to check out…read morethe U village location. They have so much outdoor seating, on both sides of the cafe, which I really like. Way more than downtown. Food came out super quick too. My go to order has always been the Mr Breakfast plate, it's super hearty and full of great breakfast foods. However, the price has increased exponentially and quality has definitely gone down. I used to pay around $15 for this plate and it included bacon and now it's $17 + an extra $4 to add 2 pieces of bacon. (The bacon is totally worth it though). The potatoes recipe need to be completely refined, or they need to offer a substitution option for them. They are overly soft and they don't have nearly enough seasoning. That was the only thing that remained on my plate when I was done! and the soft boiled egg tasted a little off to me, like it had been sitting for a bit long. Other than that, the Turkish eggs and chopped chicken salad were very fresh and good. Staff were super nice when ordering at the counter, coffees and pastries were good as well. Overall I will come back here, just would like to see some quality changes with the Mr Breakfast as it used to be very good.

    I've been coming to this UVillage cafe every summer when I visit Seattle. The vibe is so fun and…read moreclassy. The food and coffee always so yummy. So I'm sad to see the decline in this establishment. Upon entering I immediately noticed the worn upholstery in the booths. A serious makeover is needed. So trashy. But I get it times are hard. My food arrived on a chipped plate - time to throw it away folks. The counter server was very friendly as normal so that's a definite plus. However the BLT I ordered looked like they threw all the ingredients on the toast with no real prep. The tomato jam was not jam but pieces huge chunks too big to eat. While I'm glad they aren't skimping on the ingredients it was piled so high that it was challenging to eat. I ended up eating it in pieces with my fork and as such lost the tastiness of a combination of the flavors as it quickly became a deconstructed mess. A huge plus - the Seattle Fog was probably the best "London" fog I've ever had !!! Bravo. Not sure I'll come back again this visit. Maybe I'll check it next summer to see if improvements have been made.

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    Salted caramel lavender latte, matcha rose milk latte, cardamom latte
    Salted caramel lavender latte, matcha rose milk latte, cardamom latte
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    Van Gogh Coffeehouse

    Van Gogh Coffeehouse

    4.5
    (188 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Great coffee, great pastries, great atmosphere. People who work here are warm and welcoming, and in…read moremy opinion, this place is the gold standard for a coffeehouse. PS, Holly makes the best latte in Seattle!

    I had stopped by the Van Gogh Coffeehouse ages ago pre-Yelp and when I used to live in nearby…read moreRavenna. I decided to stop in after two errands in between the heavy squalls (11/5/25). It's located in the same spot after many decades in Seattle's Wedgwood neighborhood. Since there's several cafes along this stretch of 35th NE, as point of reference, it's two doors south of Wedgwood Broiler. It shares a huge parking lot and adjacent to a Metro bus route. It had a nice autumn hue from the overhead lighting and interior decor. The local art for sale adorning the walls was a nice added touch. Upbeat, welcoming staff. It was full right at noon and brisk walk-in takeout traffic. Nice overhead music to chill, dine, and/or do laptop stuff. They offer the usual bev menu, as well as, breakfast & lunch items, soups, salads, modest pastry case (from Alki Bakery), merch, and coffee roasts from Zoka. The 16oz mocha was well crafted temp wise & good balance of espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate. I also opted for the roast beef panini without the horseradish. Generously filled with roast beef, havarti, mayo, and red onion on savory focaccia. It was provided with au jus and I selected potato salad versus chips. The au jus was not salty, so after dipping, I also sipped the hot broth. Very flavorful and filling. The other panini half I'll have to take home. Thanks to fellow Yelp Elite All Star, Will L for a compelling post. This was a pleasant detour for lunch.

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    (11/5/25)
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    The Turkey Firehouse Panini with a side of chips
    The Turkey Firehouse Panini with a side of chips
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    Saint Bread

    Saint Bread

    4.2
    (340 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Finally made it out to Saint Bread and I loved it! Arrived around 9am on a Friday morning and…read morewaited ~30 min in line. All the pastries except for the regular butter croissant were available, and we were able to place an order for the kimchi focaccia and sakura swiss roll, which were slated to come out around 10am. Service was super friendly! I got the hojicha latte, the okonomiyaki frittata, black sesame cookie, kimchi focaccia, and sakura swiss roll. The hojicha latte was rich and earthy in the best way, and it went really well with the black sesame cookie, which had a great strong sesame flavor, and the texture was perfectly chewy! The focaccia was pillowy and chewy at the same - I could've eaten five of these on their own. The frittata was my least favorite item, but by no means am I saying that it's bad! I thought the sauces overpowered it a bit, and the frittata itself was a bit bland - I couldn't even tell it had sweet potato in it, but it was cooked really well. There was ample seating in the heated patio, but parking was a little confusing, though we got lucky with the small lot right next to the store. There were a lot of signs that said no parking along the street in front, but it seemed like a lot of cars were parked there?

    Super mid experience and over hyped in my opinion. Staff…read moremember at the register wasn't super friendly. That might have been because there was no AC inside the cafe/kitchen and it was over 80 degrees outside. Everyone had to form a line in the beating sun, which took over 40 minutes. No shade in sight until you are 3rd person from the front. Ordered 2 iced matcha lattes, which weren't whisked fresh. They clearly used a matcha concentrate in the drink unfortunately. The cinnamon bread felt stale, and less fluffy than expected. The same went for the sesame cookie, not super fresh. The cardamom bread was probably the freshest of the three items I got. I wouldn't return for any of the items I purchased.

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    Cinnamon-Okinawan sugar toast ($4) - nice butter on white bread
    Cinnamon-Okinawan sugar toast ($4) - nice butter on white bread
    Merch (1/15/25)
    Merch (1/15/25)
    Fried egg sandwich ($8) on melon pan bread with marinated mushrooms (+$4)

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    Fried egg sandwich ($8) on melon pan bread with marinated mushrooms (+$4)
    Fuel Coffee & Books

    Fuel Coffee & Books

    4.0
    (135 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    I stumbled into Fuel Coffee & Books on a morning when the whole neighborhood was still buzzing from…read morea 5K race, so the place was packed. Like, "good luck finding a quiet corner" packed. But honestly? The energy worked. The staff was moving with that calm, unbothered flow only seasoned baristas have. Friendly, attentive, and somehow keeping the line moving without making anyone feel rushed. Respect. Light was flooding every corner; that soft Seattle glow that makes you want to pull out your journal and pretend you live inside a cozy indie film. Ventilation was perfect. Temperature was perfect. Seating options? Abundant. And not the awkward wobbly kind either. This spot is built for lingering. I grabbed a latte, sat down, and immediately fell into an art journaling trance. There's something about being surrounded by curated shelves of books and cute little treasures that just unlocks your brain. It's the kind of place where you look up after ten minutes and somehow an hour passed. This was my first visit, but it's already on my list of "places I'll actually come back to and get work done." A rare category, honestly. If you're looking for a café that feels like a creative reset button; this is a great one.

    I had a DELICIOUS, smooth cold brew here. The nonfiction book selection is small, but well-curated…read more There are clean, plentiful, well-spaced out tables. I'll definitely be back with my laptop to get some work done!

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    Atmosphere + kyotobot on the right
    Atmosphere + kyotobot on the right
    Lounge in the front
    Lounge in the front
    Fuel Coffee & Books

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