Caffe Umbria

We found this little place last year when we were visiting Seattle so when we stopped this time…read morearound we decided to head back for our coffee and chai lattes.

This is such a cute place sitting right on the corner of a quiet little neighborhood. Super dog…read morefriendly which I absolutely love. They even have dog treats sitting right on the counter. The coffee was spot on. I had a breve and it was delicious. They have some great baked goods. I tried the cornmeal maple scone which was gluten free. It was so much better than I was anticipating. Not dry, mild sweetness, great maple flavor. I would definitely get it again. They had some other gluten free vegan options as well. My friend got the pumpkin loaf which was also delicious. It's a small shop so not a lot of seating but you can see the roasting machines in the corner and the staff are so nice and welcoming. They even have organic home pressed juices to choose from. I would absolutely go here again. The locals were so nice also. You can definitely tell this is a local favorite.

Tucked in the middle of a neighborhood

Cappuccino, mocha, macchiato

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Dordlofva

4.3(18 reviews)

2.0 mi•Fremont

I recently visited this neighborhood coffee shop and liked it. Very clean, at a busy crossroads but…read morequiet inside, great to work, read, and/or people watch. They have seats outside where some people were working on their computers. The barista was chatting with a local coffee enthusiast mostly but served my order pretty fast. I got a latte in my mug so no pictures of it. I also got a lemon oil cake that was nice. I'll be back.

The coffee here was good I just wish that they offered almond milk! They did have a few non dairy…read moremilk options (oat and soy) which I was grateful for.

(7/27/25)

Ice Sunset Matcha Latte (rating: 5/5)

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Fresh Flours

4.3(254 reviews)

1.5 mi•Phinney Ridge

For my beverage, I had an iced matcha made with lemonade and topped with vanilla coconut milk cold…read morefoam. I was extremely refreshing. It was a perfect treat and was light in my stomach. The foam was so deliciously creamy. I loved the lemon flavor, and it worked well with the matcha. I think they could have done a little more lemon, but I always think that. They have lots of beautiful looking pastries to try. The croissants were especially beautiful to admire. There is ample amounts of seating, so you can choose to take your goodies or eating them inside. I went in the early afternoon, so there wasn't any line, but I am sure if you went at brunch time, it would be a whole different story. It is close-ish to Greenlake, so if you are willing to brave the hill, then it is a great post walk/ post workout spot.

Fresh Flours was such a pleasant surprise!…read more I tried the lavender matcha and it was sooo good--perfectly balanced with just the right hint of floral without being overpowering. Definitely one of the more unique and memorable drinks I've had in a while. I also got the oat and coconut cookie, which was absolutely divine. It was incredibly soft and had a great texture, with the coconut adding a really nice flavor. Honestly one of those cookies you wish you had grabbed two of. The service was also super friendly, which made the experience even better. Everyone was welcoming and helpful, and the overall vibe felt warm and inviting. On top of that, the prices were very reasonable, which is always a nice bonus. Great drinks, amazing baked goods, and kind service--would definitely come back.

Cutest sticker ever

Basque cake

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Oat milk cappuccino

Fremont Coffee

3.9(491 reviews)

1.8 mi•Fremont

A charming cafe in a converted cottage. Sitting outside on the porch on a sunny day, watching…read morepeople stroll by while enjoying a pastry and coffee- just doesn't get better. But wait. It does! The coffee is fantastic. Beautiful, rich flavor. Note to self: pick up a bag of Boneshaker beans for those days where you don't feel like leaving the house. Service is prompt with a delightful interaction. Pastries are sourced thru Macrina bakery; always a safe bet. Don't just walk by this gem; pop in, get a cup of coffee, and relax and soak up the atmosphere!

We were in the area and stopped here when a friend wanted coffee. It's a cool place…read more I got Vegan Raspberry scone and loved it. My friend liked her mocha.

Neighborhood vibes

Indoors... I love that they have real plants.

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Woodland Coffee

4.4(140 reviews)

0.5 mi•Ballard

A good day always starts with a good cup of coffee!…read more On our first morning in Seattle, my daughter and I found this little coffee shop nearby with excellent reviews, and it turned out to be a wonderful start to our day. My daughter ordered the June special, the Fruity Pebbles Cold Foam Cold Brew, while I chose the Brown Sugar Latte. The special drink was beautifully presented, and my daughter loved both its unique flavor and refreshing taste. My latte was made with Stamp Act Coffee, and I really enjoyed its clean, smooth, and naturally rich flavor. You can definitely tell they use high-quality beans. For breakfast, we paired our coffees with a croissant and the pumpkin nutty bread. Both were decent and convenient for a quick breakfast, though the coffee was definitely the highlight of our visit. If you're looking for a cozy neighborhood café with excellent coffee to start your day, this is a great spot to check out.

Super friendly baristas and great seasonal drinks. Perfect spot to get some work done or meet a…read morefriend. Cute and welcoming neighborhood spot.

Interior

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Lemon ginger tea latte

Red Arrow Coffee

4.6(84 reviews)

1.0 mi•Ballard

Food/drinks - I had the egg sandwich which came with fluffy scrambled eggs, thick slices of bacon,…read moremelty cheese on a very soft bun. It was pretty big - more of a fork & knife situation. I had a bite of my husbands croque madam but I am not a mustard fan so it was not for me. We split the little raspberry guy (what a cute name). Very good. The texture was prefect and the tart of the raspberry went well with the sweet crust. For drinks i had the matcha strawberry. It doesn't LOOK like it would taste very strawberry-ish but it did. I would def come here again for that. Service - everyone was very friendly & came out fast. Ambiance - dog friendly is always a plus for me. Tons of people and dogs everywhere. We sat outside and it was a little chilly, so it was nice that they had the heaters on. The seating is very cute. There's also indoor seating in a separate area.

Little hidden coffee shop. I think this coffee shop is a fun little place for a quick coffee to sit…read moreoutside by their fireplace or in their inside/outside area. In all honesty, I didn't love their breakfast food - we got the veggie bowl and Frittata. The veggie bowl meal was a little too oily and the flavors were slightly off and the quiche was decent but not super flavorful. I would probably recommend other items of those. Not a super big place but has never had problems with spots to sit. Decent spot.

Slow sips, cozy fires, and all the winter feels. Who's ready to warm up with a seasonal latte by the fire?

Egg Sandwich: scrambled eggs, bacon, chive, aged cheddar, chili aioli, brioche bun

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Takeout made easy! Order ahead on our site & we'll have it ready--drinks made fresh as you arrive, perfectly hot or iced. #ToGoGoals

Aroom Coffee

4.6(534 reviews)

2.2 mi•Fremont

Giving Aroom a second go in our 2 nights trip in Seattle would tell you how much we loved it…read more This time it's the Fremont one, which offered totally different ambience. More like quick coffee, grab and go spot, or simply chill over drinks; compared to the Waterfront that's more for work/study space. I opted from the traditional option this time, getting their Viet Latte or Bacsiu, while my husband still sticked to the signature fun drink getting their Sesame Latte. We still WERE SO IMPRESSED, and wished we could have them in LA! Also all baristas in all outlets have been so so friendly!

Grabbed a treat and drinks to go from Aroom since it came highly recommended…read more Our drinks were absolutely perfect: the Saigon Brown (Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk) and Gloomy Matcha (matcha with black sesame) were well-balanced in terms of sweetness and flavor. The cinnamon roll was decent but nothing special. The space itself was bright and welcoming, and the barista was patient in answering our questions. Our order was ready quickly on a Saturday morning.

Sitting areas and Interior

Inside of the cheese House Cake.. meh

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Dining area with counter in back

Seattle Meowtropolitan

4.5(516 reviews)

2.0 mi•Fremont

Love it! I would recommend this place to any cat lover!! We did cat yoga and it was the most…read morerelaxing experience ever.

From my nephew Wyatt,…read more the hot chocolate was amazing, the macaroons were delicious. I LOVED THE CATS ‍, AMAZING. 5 stars.

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Meowca. Love, @eatoutthao

Caffe Vita Fremont

3.7(178 reviews)

1.7 mi•Fremont

I stayed at an Airbnb close by during my stay in Seattle. We stopped by this coffee shop in the…read moremorning to fuel up for our day exploring the city. It was such a warm and cozy cafe, and they had such a unique menu of offerings. Service was efficient and they were helpful. We all ordered the special latte - pistachio cardamom. It was very well done. It tasted sweet but not too overwhelming. We also ordered a few pastries to share: blueberry cornmeal muffin, raspberry lemon coffee cake, and spinach cheese bun. They had small cups with free samples of a squash bread that we all tried as well. The free bite of squash bread was actually my favorite. The raspberry and blueberry pastries were a bit dry, I probably wouldn't order again. Overall, it was a charming spot and a nice coffee to start our day

This is a true neighborhood spot, with elegance. There's a friendly vibe, the sense of neighbors…read morecatching up as they wait in line for their lattes. I also think it has the best coffee in Greater Fremont. (Sorry, Milstead.) They roast their own beans and do a great job. I appreciate the Italian dark-roast style, which is less tart than most. The space is bright, crisp, and clean, with a great corner location and excellent outdoor seating, when sun permits. Fremont Roasters and Vita are both Upper Fremont institutions. This is the fancier one.

Nice exterior photo from Book Larder (7/20/24)

16oz iced mocha & it's Nat'l Choc Chip Cookie Day (8/4/24)

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Seasonal & FIFA inspired bevs (7/18/26)

Zoka Coffee Company / Greenlake

3.8(444 reviews)

2.4 mi•Wallingford

Locally owned & operated

30 years in business

matcha here is 10/10. no clumps, not bitter at all, and the oat milk to matcha ratio was spot onread more

We frequent this cafe weekly as it is in our neighborhood. I can't say enough about their service…read more They won't hesitate to remake an order if it isn't to your satisfaction, and they always remember a regular. It's a cozy spot that serves almost anything you can drink, as well as several baked treats. Kids and adults love it!

Revisting after a long hiatus. 16oz mocha over $7 w/tip, ouch (11/17/22)

16oz mocha, over $7 w/tip (11/6/23)

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Lots of outdoor seating choices.

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Christian H.

255

8 years ago

I've been to all the top rated coffee shops in Seattle and Caffe Umbria in Ballard fits right in with that bunch. The baristas are friendly, quick, and make good drinks. The pastries always look and taste fresh (though not made here) and the space itself is really gorgeous. The wall of windows makes for a really great lighting. Grab a seat by the window or if it's not raining just sit outside and enjoy :) read more

Haylee L.

9 years ago

Disappointed, they're now reusing milk... barista poured the first latte with used bubbly milk frothed in advanced. Second one was ordered after and it probably wasn't heated over 110* and was not even warm for more than 3 minutes. read more

Tyler H.

9 years ago

Great coffee, so-so food. They forgot about our food for 15 minutes. When I reminded them, our coffee had cooled. They didn't offer us anything for forgetting about our order. read more

Kamden P.

9 years ago

Their drip coffee is so good. One of the best I've had and free refills! They serve pastries from La Panier! Perfect way to start the day.

Violet H.

10 years ago

I love this place. Great coffee and yummy snacks. Cool staff that are pleasant to chat with. Very clean and pleasant environment

Madison C.

11 years ago

this is my favorite coffee ever! I drive over an hour just to get it. come here! you wont be disappointed.

Sharon K.

7 years ago

Great coffee, great food, great service and interesting environment!

Annamaria G.

12 years ago

Bellissima!

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