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Cafe Opla

4.2 (381 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Banh Mi Sandwich
Amy L.

We came for Sunday brunch and there were luckily still some tables left. The ambiance is like your typical cafe and suited more for 2-4 people rather than a large group. You seat yourself and order at the counter. I couldn't really tell if it was self-bus or not since there were no signs but there was a cart with bins. Vietnamese Opla 4/5 It's a decent portion and good variety of food for the price. The meatballs were tender and the tomatoes were flavorful. The potatoes were cooked well and there was a heap of pate for the dish. I'm knocking off some points since the meats and carrots were a bit bland. I was expected pickled carrots since they're common in Vietnamese cuisines. Overall, I would be willing to come back another time to try other dishes since it feels like a unique restaurant but the food wasn't something I'd be raving about.

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Jackie N.

Cafe Opla was a pleasant surprise for me! For a restaurant by the pier, I thought it might be overhyped, but the food and drinks were really good! I love the twist on a classic Vietnamese dish and how they offer different types of oplas inspired by different countries. We also got their Vietnamese inspired drink flight and it was a true hit. Every drink was so unique and not like any other Vietnamese inspired drink I've had before. They were all good and I'd definitely get it again. The restaurant was surprisingly smaller than I expected, as it's located as a cafe within the entrance of the building, but they do have some outdoor seating. Since it's also a location right on the pier, it gets pretty busy with a line almost out the door, but the line moves pretty quickly and they do their best to serve the food as quick as possible. Tables are first come first serve, so be on the lookout once you arrive! The prices are a tad on the pricier side, but I expected that given it's in a touristy area. If you're looking for a nice meal while exploring the pier, would definitely recommend giving cafe opla a try!

Frank M.

While in Seattle we went here for lunch the day before our Alaskan Cruise. Its conveniently located right outside the front enterance of the Marriott Hotel we stayed at. I had Bahn Mi sandwich. It was very good. Good place to go for a quick bite.

Carolyn D.

The entire time I was in the restaurant I had to remind myself we were by the waterfront which is why everything was so expensive... but for the very high prices I was expecting something a little more than what I received. The flavors in the opla are good. My group got the Philippines and Vietnam opla to share. I think you can't really go wrong with longanisa and tocino with fried eggs and a baguette. The meatball, pate, and lemongrass pork in the Vietnam were flavored really well. Wish both had more sauce to dip with and a bigger baguette. The baguette that came with the opla was so small we had to order more. The $25 price tag was very steep to me, considering the dish itself. I have had a lot better skillet dishes in other places that were cheaper. We also got the pho fries to share. It was $17 and the portion was tiny. The only thing that made it "pho" was the meatballs and the hoisin sauce they put on top. There was something about it overall that I did not really enjoy, but my boyfriend thought it was fine. I like that they had different kinds of opla but being so expensive, I don't think it's worth. Maybe if you're in the area but there's better Vietnamese food in Seattle.

Bahn Mi chicken
Linda M.

We flew into Seattle today. When our hotel room wasn't ready we walked across the street, actually across the parking lot, to Cafe Opla for lunch. I knew immediately that I wanted a Bahn Mi sandwich. 0rder at the counter & they then bring the food to your table. The sandwich was so good! The bread was toasted perfectly. The chicken was tender & plentiful, and the toppings were fresh. It was a nice size which I wasn't able to finish. Snack for later tonight. The restaurant is small so I see where it could get crowded at times, though not on our visit. Service was friendly & fairly quick. Good start to our overnight stay in Seattle. 2025-30

Xiu Mai Opla
Sally N.

Went here on Saturday for a brunch. The parking was a bit tricky bc I parked in the public parking and walked down along the pier. I ordered Vietnamese Opla with Xiu Mai, my bf ordered Gochujang Breakfast Sandwich. I liked mine but wish the meatball had a bit more seasonings and a bit more sauce to dip the bread to. My bf loved his, he claimed it was "best sandwich he has ever had" We will come back for sure :)

Vietnamese iced coffee with sesame cold foam
Calvin Y.

Drinks came out pretty quickly. Food takes a bit longer of a wait time. 10-20 minutes ish. The place is pretty quiet, especially for a late monday morning. Food is very good. It sticks pretty close to traditional flavors and seasonings for the meat. Side veggies are nice for a refreshing brunch.

Outdoor seating area
Samantha N.

In a touristy area near cruise ship boarding. Got a tea, it was alright. Service was as quick as it could be, but it was pretty crowded. Only recommend if you need a quick drink before boarding a cruise at Pier 66.

Coffee with Egg Cream Top
Mahika A.

I'm giving this place bonus points for creative dishes. I really like the concept of these fusion skillets, but the food itself is nothing too crazy. My friend and I shared the Tofu Skillet and the Tofu Bahn Mi. My other friends shared the Vietnam Skillet and a Pork Bahn Mi. Everything still tasted good, but I have defiantly had better Bahn Mi before. There wasn't much flavor to the lemongrass tofu, but the texture was really good. The vibes inside were simple and cozy. It's good for a quick bite/catch up. They were also very quick to bring out our food and drinks. I ordered a warm matcha which was very good. My friends ordered a coffee with a sweet egg cream on top which was delicious. I would come back for the drinks.

Tofu skillet with garlic rice side
Diana C.

The skillet was good! I appreciated that it could be made vegan too upon request. The drinks however are very very limited if you have a dairy allergy. My partner enjoyed his sandwich and drink. The service was ok. This spot is in kind of an unexpected little area but is near the cruise terminal and waterfront.

egg coffee - very sweet
Vy N.

The Vietnamese opla was okay, toppings were abundant! But the tofu skillet was too dry - needed more sauce for dipping! The egg coffee was sweet, so beware coffee purists! Service was so-so, needs improvement. My avocado opla was unavailable, and they offered no alternatives until I checked the menu again - all while standing 1st in line and kept other people waiting. One egg coffee arrived late when we were almost finished.

Viet bowl
Casey Lyn B.

This place was one of our first searches for breakfast food and I see why! Fyi, this place is poppin' so expect a long line/long wait! This place is right across from the Cruise port, so all the people from the cruise came to this spot! Despite the hustlin' and busyness, customer service was great! I got the Viet bowl and Viet coffee. Love the coffee! Bowl was average. I recommend if you have not tried this place already.

Hawaii Opla and Ube Iced Vietnamese Coffee 12 oz
Kendra Z.

I live about an hour from downtown Seattle and was meeting friends at a different popular well known Asian breakfast spot. We thought 10am would be early enough at the original spot, show up to about 20 people ahead of us and after 20 minutes of waiting (and hungry at this point) with no movement we settled on trying Cafe Opla (we wanted to go somewhere with unique brunch dishes, not your average, pancake, bacon, eggs place). We got there around 11am on a Sunday with only 2 other parties in the restaurant. This restaurant is casual, walk up counter to order and then food is brought to table. The menu is quite extensive, with their signature dish was the Oplas "Modern twist on Vietnamese breakfast" which is breakfast in a skillet. I was sharing /splitting with my friend and settled on the Hawaiian Opla and Gochujang Honey Breakfast Sandwich. The Hawaii Opla (spam, pulled pork, cucumbers, mac salad and rice) was delish, although it looked bigger in pictures. The skillet is probably 7 inches in diameter. The Gochujang sandwich was alright, it was honey forward and I couldn't really taste the Gochujang sauce. I also ordered the Iced Ube Vietnamese coffee, but other friend got this warmed and it looked a lot prettier with the design on top. I did find it a little pricey, but hey eating out is expensive these days. If you're in area looking for someplace quick, easy, yummy, unique dishes then I would recommend Cafe Opla.

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Chicken Bahn Mi with pate and a latte as my order. Food, drink and service are all wonderful as well as the staff! Thank you!

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3.8(203 reviews)
1.6 mi•Queen Anne
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After a late lunch in Belltown/LQA and wandered around the W Highland parks (Kerry Park viewpoint,…read moreMarshall Park/Betty Bowen viewpoint, and Parsons Gardens), The Homie and I were looking for refreshments (4/24/26). I remembered that there was a Caffe Vita near 2nd & Galer. Nice retail stretch with pizza, sandwich, ice cream choices, plus a French cafe nearby too. Lucked out with parking right at the corner. Several folks were seated outside enjoying the pleasant spring sunshine. I've been to other Caffe Vita locations in Capitol Hill, LQA w/KEXP FM at Seattle Center, Fremont, and Caffe Fiore on Sunset Hill/Ballard. There are other spots in Seattle, plus expansion to New York and Arizona. This was our first visit to this specific site. I liked the interior - wood, mirrors, art prints, and of course the wrap around counter with merch, coffee roasts, and Macrina pastries. Variety of indoor seating available, as well as, outdoor sidewalk seating. The barista team during this visit were very welcoming and efficient. I had my usual 16oz iced mocha and The Homie had a 16oz iced Arnold Palmer. I was happy that my accrued points resulted in a significant discount with this transaction. One of several indies in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood and has remained consistent and welcoming.

Everything you'd expect from a Seattle coffeeshop--sipping amongst the rustic cozy vibes with the…read moredrizzly weather outside. Service is really good here--typical counter service but the baristas are neighborly without the corporate robotic hustle of a well-known larger chain. Food options are not bad with a selection of basic pastries but not much else. Within walking distance of Kerry Park if you want to include the best view in town of Seattle's cityscape. No dogs allowed inside. But a decent number of folks are crunching away on laptops if that is your thing.

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4.3(414 reviews)
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Fantastic pastries! Wife and I walked down from our hotel and found some of the best pastries we've…read morehad in some time.

My boyfriend and I were super excited to try a new place for breakfast and loved the variety of…read morepastries available at this bakery, especially since a lot of nearby cafes don't have a lot of great food options. I ordered a 16oz iced oat milk mocha and loved how perfectly the chocolate was incorporated into my drink! It tasted sweet and the coffee added the robust flavour I love in my mochas My boyfriend had never tried a Moroccan Fog before and he loved how sweet it was without him having to add sugar. He especially loved that it had just the right amount of mint flavoring without being toothpaste For breakfast, I ordered their fruit danish! I love that they had different options of fruit to pick from and I chose blueberry! The pastry was perfectly flaky and I loved how fresh the blueberry tasted. My boyfriend ordered the chocolate croissant because he was excited at the idea of the chocolate being piped through the croissant and also drizzled over the top, but it turns out the dark brown parts on top are just design and not more chocolate. Still, he was pleased with the amount of chocolate in the croissant and the bite I had was heavenly. The champagne cake caught my eye as I was ordering and I just had to try a bite, it was absolutely delicious and fresh. I loved how light the cake was and the layers of flavour through the whole dessert! I love how bright and airy the cafe is! My boyfriend and I were easily able to find seating by the windows and enjoyed the gorgeous view of the space needle and people watching as we shared breakfast. The staff here was also patient and welcoming. We'll definitely have to come back and try more of their pastries!!

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Chaco Coffee & Tea

4.8(51 reviews)
0.5 mi•South Lake Union

Under the Tea Lattes section, I tried the Osmanthus Oolong Tea (Golden Bloom) and the Phoenix…read moreOrchid Oolong Tea (Crimson Mist). Both were delicious and definitely on the lighter side rather than a dark oolong. Crimson Mist leaned more earthy, while Golden Bloom was noticeably more floral. I mainly came for their premium kung fu tea, and honestly, the menu is overwhelming in the best way possible. I wanted to try everything. This time, I went with the Mountain Haze Green Tea. Grown at high altitudes, it's very light, smooth, and low in bitterness. The tea is steeped for you and served in a pot, and you can request multiple cups if you're sharing, which is a nice touch. Since green tea is a popular choice, here are a few extra notes. Dragonwell, typically from Hangzhou, has a nutty sweetness with subtle chestnut notes. Taichi Sprouts is milder and more grassy, but still carries a gentle sweetness. And if you're unsure what to order, Jasmine Green is always a safe bet, you can't go wrong with its classic floral aroma. Huge shoutout to Jessie for taking the time to clearly explain the different tea categories. I'll definitely be coming back, and next time I want to try their ice cream as well.

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4.1(132 reviews)
1.9 mi•Queen Anne

We visited Cafe Hagen in Queen Anne on a Sunday morning. It was fairly quiet before 11 a.m., but it…read morefilled up quickly right after. They offer plenty of indoor and outdoor seating (note that pets are not allowed indoors). They have a great selection of hot brunch items, plus pastries and cakes. The whole place is modern and bright. The coffee tasting menu is unique, offering latte and espresso flights, and pour-overs. We tried the latte flight, which comes with four adventurous, creative flavors--including a miso latte! Overall, they were a bit on the sweet side for my taste, but very fun to try. The pour-over, however, was phenomenal: deep, rich, and full of berry notes. For food, we had: * Almond Croissant: Perfectly crispy on the outside. I loved that the filling was distributed all the way to the edges, so you get some in every single bite. * Chicken Avocado Salad: A wonderfully light meal featuring grilled chicken breast and a light dressing.

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4.5(75 reviews)
0.9 mi•Lower Queen Anne

This spot is very cool. Located near Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle Center, Cafe Vita at KEXP is a…read morehuge cafe with hipster vibes and great music. The menu here is great. Lots of interesting choices. The merch selection is also killer. We stuck with a basic matcha and iced americano. The staff was efficient, pumping out drinks like no one's business. Both drinks were great; however, the matcha comes unsweetened, so adding some free simple syrup from the bar was needed. The americano was well-balanced. Pricing here was very reasonable. The best part of this place is the space. Shared with a radio station, it's a large space with plenty of seating. The music is bumping, and there is even a record shop right in the middle of the room. Very cool. This was a great and unique stop during our Seattle trip. Glad we made it to Cafe Vita at KEXP!

We visited Caffe Vita as part of the first Friday of the month free cupping experience, which they…read morehold monthly for I believe 25 guests in total. The event is held on the tables right behind the cafe in the KEXP building. It's open to the seating area, so it's a bit loud especially with the music and conversation, not to mention all the chaotic energy with the employees trying to lead around a large group in a rather crammed area; it's not exactly the ideal environment for a tasting, but I can't complain given that it's free! At any rate, for this event, we got to try 7 different types of coffee. First, they ground up the beans and we single file went through each set of three cups, giving each a series of short sniffs before ambling over to the next one. There's not much time devoted to each coffee, maybe 5 or 10 seconds, so it's difficult to take notes or develop much of a thought consensus for each one. With that being said, my personal notes are as follows: Sweet Dreams (Light Roast Bolivian) - Sweet smell, not quite fruity Wild Heart (Light Roast Colombian) - Super fruity like red berries Norwester (Light Roast Blend) - Some lighter fruity notes compared to the Wild Heart Caffe Del Sol (Med Roast Blend) - Balanced roasty smell KEXP Blend - Very toasty and dark Passionfruit Coferment - smells like passionfruit, exactly as the name suggests Dragonfruit Coferment - smells like dragonfruit extract/powder, very concentrated smell, way more than the actual fruit itself. It smells natural though. They then brewed each cup for a couple of minutes, broke the crust, and got the top crust grounds out. Actually sampling the coffee took awhile given the amount of people. Apparently in the past, they would have participants dip spoons into each cup and directly sip from the spoon. Now that we're in the COVID era, they provide paper cups, so we spoon the coffee into the cup and then sip. (Note: I caught a cold two days afterwards. I can't definitively say it was from this coffee cupping, but I have a strong suspicion, especially since I saw other people store their spoons in their cups between sippings). Again, since there's a line of people, there's not much time to spend on each coffee. My notes: Sweet Dreams - Surprisingly fruity, like peach or other stone fruit, which I didn't get from the smell at all. Wild Heart - No fruitiness, instead is rather chocolatey, which again, doesn't match the smell of the grounds. Norwester - Not much here, tastes like a nice coffee blend. Caffe Del Sol - Roasty with some sour tang at the end. KEXP Blend - Tastes like dark roast, I couldn't get much out of this one with the time I had. Passionfruit - Actually really good, tastes like passionfruit green tea from a boba shop, but a bit more complex and less artificial. Dragonfruit - I loved this one the most. Strong dragonfruit essence. I actually asked if I could buy this, but they don't sell it. They told me the got it from Black & White Coffee Roasters in Raleigh. I'll definitely be looking them up. For snacks, they had some cut up pastries from Grateful Bread. Very nice gesture to end the cupping with! Overall, I found this cupping to be very chaotic without nearly enough time for me to develop strong opinions on each coffee. I think it was a certainly a good experience overall (especially with the fact that's it's free!) but it's not something I would do again. Bathrooms - Larger all gender restrooms with multiple stalls.

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