The crepes are delicious! It's always crowded and there isn't much seating, but the crepes and the coffee make it worth it. The staff isn't amazing, but not too bad either. I wouldn't bring more than three people, though, or it will be a squeeze! read more

Deliciously smooth Americanos, amazing Turkey sandwich (with cranberry, brie, and avacado), and the best crepe I've ever had--the Citizen Crepe! The building looks like a 100 yr old fire station or something. Old bricks, exposed beams, a little seating alcove with tables for 2, and old theater seats arranged around a large coffee table. It's small, but awesome. Waitress (or owner? lady with dark hair and full arm tattoo) was super friendly and very good at her job. We never lacked anything we needed. Wasn't too busy--went on a Wednesday afternoon around 2:00. I definitely MUST go there again. My tummy has never been so happy :) read more

My boyfriend heard about this hip food spot from a friend that lives on lower Queen Anne. We recently decided to try it for breakfast and were pleasantly surprised by the funky Seattle ambiance and amazing food. My man loves the breakfast crepes, but after tasting my breakfast sandwich last weekend, he's tempted to switch the next time we visit. We are definitely fans of Citizen! read more

Great brunch place. Cool interior. Friendly servers and good drinks. Their pork sandwich is also killer. Only reason its not 5 star is I think it might be a bit overpriced. 4 1/2 stars if I could. read more

This was a quaint little place, with great food and atmosphere. Prices are reasonable and food is yummy!!!! Free Internet access makes it even better. read more

This is my neighborhood hangout. It's a casual, no-frills place with good coffee (Lighthouse Roasters), crepes, sandwiches, salads and free wifi. The place can get hectic on weekends, but weekdays are pretty chill. I typically order the Breakfast Sandwich, assembled on a delicious herb biscuit, or the Citizen Crepe. If you have a sweet tooth, the bread-pudding style French toast, which is only served on weekends, is the bomb. read more

I love citizen. My little sister has been working there for a little over a year now and up until today I had only had coffee there, which was always delicious. Today I tried their salad and it was amazing. I'll definitely be visiting her more often. read more

Best crepes! Nice atmosphere! I had the Crepe Madame and it was perfect! Fresh greens, ham, melted cheese, creme fraise. It all tasted soooo good. read more

My favorite breakfast place in Seattle hands down. I judge the quality of the restaurant on it's biscuits and gravy, and Citizen is consistently outstanding. Service is crisp and the atmosphere is pleasant and bucolic. read more

I'm a regular. I know, that's uncool, but until I stumble upon a better macchiato in these parts (sorry Cafe Cesura in Bellevue) Citizen reigns supreme. A macchiato is not only the best of all espresso drinks, it's also a test of barista skills. Citizen serves it strong, nice color, smooth on top - no surface bubbles or undue froth - different pour design every time. The other day I came out of a big strategy review at BMGF - was on the hot seat with Bill (yes, that Bill) - and felt good about it but battle weary. Thank you Citizen for being two blocks away! Walked in, took a counter seat, was served a macchiato with detailed, complicated hearts on top. It was like, we know. Thoughtful! Food? Good Reuben, though Dots in Fremont is a step up. Turkey pesto is fresh and on the lighter side. Lots of positive comments on this site about yogurt parfait and I agree. But it's the macchiato that pulls me in. I don't bring my laptop; I tend to bring in a hard copy of whatever, because it's a nice atmosphere for reading and writing. Best day was when the older guy came in with the service dog that he was training. Smiles all around. read more

Great lavender lattes, friendly service, beautifully cozy ambiance. Wish we could have stayed longer.

The crepes were delicious. The turkey club was great. Joan was super sweet and the ambience is wonderful. Highly recommend it

Went there on a Thursday morning to do some work. I was seated quickly. Server took his time to come over and ask for order. I just ordered a coffee. I wasn't offered a menu. Server brought coffee and never came back. I sat there working on my computer for about 45 minutes. I had an empty cup of coffee and water. Servers just acted as if I had the plague. They just looked at my empty coffee cup and walked away. Even trying to pay my check was horrible. Two of the wait staff were on the checkout register with an issue. Never going back. read more

This is a great get away from the hustle and bustle around the space needle. I love Citizen's atmosphere. Very casual, cool, loft seating, artsy lighting and outdoor seating. The crêpes are fantastic and the sandwiches are good as well. I get the turkey pesto with tofu. Their breakfast menu is very extensive and I always have trouble deciding. The only downside to this place is that there is no waiting area and it gets very crowded on the weekends. If it is raining and you have to wait for a table you will be awkwardly shoved in the doorway with ten other people or worst case in the window nook on the stairs just going you don't get ran over by a waiter. Their happy hour menu is the best in the area with really cheap food options. They serve light house coffee which can be purchased at the country without waiting for a table. read more

I love Citizen! It is a bit small, so it can be hard to find space, especially indoors if the weather isn't great. But if it's a nice day, you can't beat their outdoor seating. Also, I drink a lot of mochas, and I think Citizen has the best mocha in Lower Queen Anne--and there is a lot of good competition. read more

This is my favorite breakfast place. I come to Seattle once a year and always stop here at least once! They have great drinks, my favorite is the chai. It is actually spicy and full of flavor (not like the Starbucks version which is basically steamed milk). The food is fantastic every time. The waiters are always alert and on their game. Plus it is so small and cozy, and you can see the space needle ^_^ read more

I've been to Citizen a handful of times. It is a good restaurant. The crepes are awesome, and they have a few gluten free options. Staff is friendly enough. I am unfortunately giving it 4 stars because the coffee is just so darn bland. I want to give you a 5. read more

Excellent breakfast! The breakfast sandwich was spot on, and the coffee was very good, even by the standards of a very caffeinated city.

Nom! Huevos rancheros- eh. Okay. A couple uncooked black beans in there but overall def not bad. OJ- awesome! Somebody's obviously going in with the Jack lelane back there. Fresh af. The real star here was that JAM BISCUIT. Awww snap. I almost eloped with that thing. I scarfed it down instead. It's a hipster spot with the expected bearded indifference. But yo. THAT JAM BISCUIT THO. read more

5 stars because every time I've gone here I've had some of the best crepes/brunch of my life. Perfect little cafe with a sweet atmosphere. I'll always come back and refer this place to anyone. read more

Pork tacos were insanely good. Very quaint and quiet but a great atmosphere. Pork is their game and it is good. They have some awesome crepe and sandwich selections. First time I went and was very pleased and surprised. read more

What a quaint little cozy place. Their food was excellent. I had the mushroom crepe, and it was heavenly. My husband had a grilled cheese sandwich and he said it was good and he would have it again. We sure enjoyed our lunch. read more

So, I have not tried their food yet. I went there last night for happy hour. They offer happy hour from 4 to 6 daily. I just moved to lower QA, and my friends were supposed to join me for food. They were running late, and I showed up at 5:30. I did not get even acknowledged by any wait staff until 5:45. The place was not busy at all. I told them I was waiting for my two friends. I was given a cup of water at 5:55. My friends finally showed up at 5:58 and we were ready to order at 6:01. I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP. We were told we could get our happy hour meals because happy hour was over. My friends got upset and did not want to stay for food, and we ended up leaving. I just wish they were a bit accommodating and kind. The food on the menu looked interesting. read more

Great place for brunch. Had the Huevos Rancheros which were awesome and my friend had the Raspberry French Toast on special. The space is small and eclectic with a coffee shop that's perfect while you wait (which is likely - but fast turnaround). Staff was really friendly and quick. read more

Great crepes. The Nutella Crepe is amazing. Friendly wait staff and awesome coffee. A must when in Seattle.

This is my first review on yelp. Citizen is my saturday breakfast hangout place. I found it when i was looking for a place to have breakfast on one weekend. And now I go there every saturday morning. Food is great. Service is great. I generally go for farmer's breakfast or henry's scramble but there more famous dishes in here like crepes, french toast. Coffee is great. I go alone so I don't have to wait for a place. But if you are more than one, then you might have to wait a little. But I haven't seen anyone waiting for more than 15 mins. Cute little place. Fun staff. There is outside sitting area as well. I like to sit on the table facing window.Good Music playing. Would recommend to anyone in the SLU area looking for a breakfast/brunch read more

Service is really average (or below, my friend says). I asked to change the kind of cheese in a dish and THEY SAID NO?!?!? It should be that hard. We are currently sitting for 15 min and there's no coffee in our table :( - room to improve for sure read more

Food was good, but small. Crepes are two, and that is it. For $11, it's pretty expensive. Still hungry and have to go somewhere else now. Coffee is also a very dark roast, so lots of sugar and milk needed. Personally would not go back. read more

Awesome patio and outdoor areas! The staff is great, and one of the BEST brunches in Seattle. Come on a sunny day and snag a spot on the patio. read more

Although the menu was limited (not necessarily a bad thing) the food was excellent, and served quickly. Space is a bit cramped inside, and it took a while to get the server's attention, but once we got things rolling, everything was just great. Very generous potions, well presented. read more

This place has potential. Great beer garden, awesome for sunny days. It lacks for service, though. I've had now two poor experiences here for lunch. The service team has attitude and sass and makes you feel unwelcome. You would think I'm a burden to the restaurant. Today I went in for late lunch at 2:30pm and the sunny patio had 4 of 7 total tables open including two 2-person tables open. I asked to be seated on the patio for lunch and the host/bartender told me they reserve the patio for large parties and directed me to sit on the sidewalk where there were 3 (out of 4) open 4-person tables. First, this makes no sense. The 2-person tables obviously cannot seat large parties, but would have been ideal for me. Second, this place wasn't busy at all. They were maybe at 20% capacity. Third, it's 2:30pm. Not exactly prime lunch time, and 90 minutes until happy hour. Fourth, I've sat alone on the patio before - no rule against it then! Cherry on top: when I finished lunch and left there were 5 of 7 total tables open on the patio. Made me feel very welcome here. I've given this place a couple chances because it's right next to my work, but the service here is just exhausting. Don't go out of your way to lunch here. read more

Good food, pretty good value. I thought the food was pretty dang good. $7 sandwich isn't bad, though I just wish it came with a small side or something. Even if it was a buck or two more. The inside of the space is great. I love the attic. It feels like my grandma's house :) The only real drawback to our meal was that they were out of some of the meat. Two of us wanted the "citizen" but they were out of the pork that goes in it. I had the Vietnamese pork and it was a good replacement. But, for a Saturday afternoon it was a bit of a disappoinment. Overall, definitely worth checking out! read more

Huge fan. Wish I could go more often, but by the time we get around to heading out to breakfast the place is packed. The staff is really friendly and the crepes are freaking fantastic. If you're not a fan of sweet crepes, not to worry - they have savory, too. Soooo tasty! read more

My wife and I moved to lower queen anne in January and our very first delightful cafe experience was at Citizen. It was nice the first couple of times I went. I thought, "Okay, I found my regular spot." That was until the last time I came to have lunch, one of the cooks brought my food out to me. I was sitting near the kitchen. He went back and started talking about me in spanish to his co-workers. I am a transgender man. He was ridiculing my body. He must have thought I did not speak spanish - but I do. Fluently. It's my first language and has been since a child. I was so upset but so humilated that I left speechless. The front of the house staff seems very friendly, accepting and respectful. Perhaps someone should clean house in the back so customers arent ridiculed in another language right in their face. read more

A nice lunch place when you stay at Four Points hotel, which doesn't have cafe working between 11am and 5pm. Price is right and you want to sit outside when the weather permits. read more

Great menu, friendly staff, fun ambiance. This is my neighborhood weekend brunch go-to. You will find me here most weekends. There is usually always a wait, but the line moves quickly on the weekends and the staff do a great job of getting people inside and into a table. I really love the ambiance. The upstairs wall has pages out of a book as the wallpaper. The outside area is cute and quaint with picnic tables and bubble lights. The only thing I would say, is that I consider this more of a breakfast/lunch spot over dinner. I think their menu items are more appropriate for earlier meals of the day. I regularly stop by in the mornings for coffee, and their coffee is always well done. As far as food, I highly recommend the breakfast tacos (add avocado it will change your life), and the BLAT. Both offer something unique to my palate for brunch that I cannot replicate at another restaurant. read more

We walked in here after calling ahead and being told there was certainly room for our party of six. Upon entering the restaurant, the host yelled "are you people going to just stand there, or do you want to eat?" at the party in front of us. Then, after he seated them, he refused to seat us because two members of our party were not there yet. He gave us so much sass I insisted on leaving. I certainly will not be bringing friends here ever again after that rude experience. Not gonna lie though, the nachos are incredible. read more

I think we've been in half a dozen times since I last reviewed. The sole down side was once my wife got a sandwich and they left the yummy basalmic dressing off of it. Not to worry, they got us a dipping bowl of it. This place continues to impress. Friendly service and outstanding detour. We pass up at least four coffee houses to go here. read more

That Breakfast Sandwich will change your life in some small but meaningful way. The biscuits are so damn good and everything plays effective supporting roles. Coffee and crepes are excellent here also, but did I mention the biscuits? Oh man ... those biscuits. -1 star only because it's impossible to eat in their charming but ill-ventilated space without smelling like bacon for the rest of the day. Maybe that works for you, but avoid packs of wild dogs. read more

I've been to the Citizen Cafe numerous times and have had many positive experiences there. The menu is great (great crepes and sandwiches), the servers are friendly, and the area outside is a pleasant place to enjoy a sunny brunch. However, I have had too many negative experiences with one particular worker there to go on without giving it a "mixed" review. All of my negative experiences relate to one person there--I think this woman is quite possibly the owner, since she gives out directions to the other staff members there and seems to be running things. Anyway, on three seperate occasions, each one months apart, this woman has single-handedly ruined my dining experience. Most recently, she rudely ordered us around on where to sit (mind you, it wasn't "Please sit here." It was like, "You! Sit there!") and then made it very clear that she wanted another set of customers to sit in our seats, when we weren't even halfway through our sandwiches yet. It was extemely uncomfortable to have her breathing down our necks and staring us down, so we scarfed down our food quickly and left asap. Considering that we overheard this woman making friendly smal ltalk with the more obviously affluent customers there, it made us really feel like we were somehow second-class citizens in this woman's eyes. Anyway, her unwelcoming demeanor has just cost the Citizen Cafe some customers. It's too bad really, because, otherwise, I liked that place. I hope she comes back down to earth and remembers that basic customer service and friendlinessTO ALL CUSTOMERS are at the heart of a successful small business. read more