I used to visit Citizen quite a bit before the pandemic and was a real fan. This week was my first visit in quite some time and I was very disappointed. I've always ordered their breakfast sandwich which in the past was served in a delicious biscuit. Now it is served in a simple burger bun - definite downgrade. I also ordered a chai tea and it was served in a small disposable paper cup. They charge a 20% gratuity automatically and it prompts you for a tip in addition. I didn't catch this (if it even tells you) until after the fact so ended up paying over $30 for a breakfast I really didn't enjoy. I won't be returning. read more

I had a blast here with my sisters! The outside seating is set up like your at a park with a variety of jumbo games for everyone to play. There's a outside bar and outside food truck so you don't have to walk in unless you want to order actual entrees. This was a perfect one for us and would totally come back. Everyone there joined in on the laughter and fun of us playing the games ! read more

Citizen - Huge Jinga - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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5- menu variety 4- backyard ambiance 4 - lattes 3 - actual food 2 - wait time The coffee drinks are nice and they have a broad variety of dishes to choose from, as well as a pretty outdoor seating area with heat lamps as their main dining hall. Not sure where they put people when it's rainy and windy as we've only been on sunny weekend afternoons. (They serve everything on disposable plates and cutlery comes in single serve packaging - good for Covid and less dishwashing for the crew, but seems to produce a lot of waste) The two or three times we've been there, I've got a bulgogi salad and a taco set and my bf got a savory waffle and a breakfast burrito. The coffee comes out in good time and their Nutella latte is great, as the name may suggest. Each time we visit it appears to be a standard long wait for the food to come out (it felt like maybe 40mins but I wasn't about to pull out a stopwatch and time them lol). The food is kind of soggy and sub par for taking so long and being on the pricey side. Aside from the coffee and the leisurely backyard ambiance, I can't really recommend it. read more

In general, citizen is great BUT brunch was not good. I ordered the Henry Scramble. My toast was more of a cracker - flat, crunchy, almost burnt - & the breakfast potatoes and beans were average and bland. The portion size of the scramble was tiny. Supposedly they were scrambled with onion and jalapeño but I just tasted onion and egg. I've been here before just for drinks or margaritas and loved the environment, but I probably wouldn't be back for brunch unless it was the only option. ** my friends had poor experience as well 1. Ordered a brunch coffee cocktail and it was way too sweet. More white than brown (aka too cream heavy). 2. Plate of food arrived cold (server comped though so that's good!). 3. Breakfast baguette with cheese, eggs, tomato was small and the ratio of bread to innards was way off. On the PLUS SIDE: -Portion for side of bacon was good. -Lots is avocado on the pulled pork tacos -VERY nice wait staff read more

A nice iconic breakfast place in the Queen Anne neighborhood. Same quality and reasonable price increases over the years. They have expanded and doubles their size in terms of outdoor sitting. Very interesting decors with a playful theme that are fun and vibrant. You do and order from your smart phones and the servers bring the table to your table when it is ready. Some people may dislike the fact the food does have to travel from the kitchen, out the front door, and enter into the outdoor sitting area. Don't go on a windy or dusty day then you should be ok, it is somewhat covered and protected from light breeze and weak sun. Take your kiddos there, they will enjoy it. Street parking is available but it is hilly. Looking forward to our future visit when in the area. Enjoy. read more

Happy hour good menu looks great, value for your money in the drinks area as well. A front patio, open windows today as it is warm, great music and real utensils and plates!!! I really don't enjoy all the other crap when I go out... looks like a local ba for the people who live around. I'm moving... read more

Citizen - Korean style marinated beef - and a great book! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Tried their latte and the lemongrass tofu burrito. Both were great!! Extremely friendly staff as well

Meh food Nice backyard that is dog friendly Charges auto gratuity of 20% w/o disclosing in advance and doesn't provide any table service read more

Reasons I liked it: Good tap list Great beachy, beer garden vibe with music and people Tasty cuban sandwich Decent time finding parking in the area Reasons I removed a star: The bartender wasn't super friendly It was too crowded to find a seat in the beer garden the whole time we were there read more

I've been waiting to try this place out for a long time and it was not what I was thinking it was gonna be. I had high hopes for the food. The service was fantastic but the food was super salty and didn't live up to my expectations. read more

Citizen - Korexican tacos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The ambience is amazing, no doubt about it. Its like your house backyard but in the heart of downtown Seattle, campfire and all. Service is super fast, friendly staff. Food was okay'ish.. had Citizens house waffle. It was sweet in taste which din't let me enjoy what was topped off with eggs, goat cheese, would have been my favorite otherwise - may be because of the bluecorn flour that waffles were made with. I might pick something else other than house waffles if I happen to visit this place again. Mexican mocha was amazing with nice hints of spice.. which is very rare as per my experience with other places where spice is not evident enough. read more

Citizen is a great stop for breakfast or brunch! ...or a coffee if you're in a rush! On the way back from our walk yesterday morning we decided to stop by--we weighed sitting outside in the chilly Sunday morning vs sitting inside. Ultimately we decided to pull up a seat at the inside bar top area and people watch. Only having two of us allowed us to get seated much quicker, but watch out for the line if you show up after 10am on a weekend. We ordered a fresh OJ -- so bright and delicious -- and our respective coffees and teas. We quickly ordered, a Mexican casserole and a farmer's breakfast. The Mexican casserole came as a recommendation from the waitress. She said that it sells out daily and that we should grab a piece while we could get it. Sometimes restaurants push certain meals to get rid of them, but this place wasn't messing around. It it was super delicious and I kept snagging bites from my husband's plate. My meal was also delicious, particularly the spiced potatoes. This place is small and cozy; but has a good turnaround on tables so you won't wait too long. Can't wait to visit again! read more

Citizen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I don't usually give five stars unless there is nothing I can pick out. I love this place. The service was quick and the atmosphere is really nice. Came here for breakfast and got the Henry's Scramble. Love the flavors and the black beans. I don't usually like black beans but these were spot on and matched the scramble perfectly. I opted for the rye toast and that was awesomely paired as well. Really nice place to eat. read more

Citizen - Henry's Scramble with rye. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Service: Came here on Saturday morning by myself around brunch time. I was seated immediately at a bar seat, as I was eating alone. Although they were incredibly busy, my waiter came to take drink and food orders shortly after. He checked back frequently, but not too much, which was nice. The menu options are reasonably priced for a cafe brunch, so I was pleased with my visit. Venue: the location is a quaint cafe-esque vibe. It's very trendy and hipster with unique menu options. When it is busy, the space is very limited, so if you don't like being in close quarters inside with staff walking around your table and sitting near others, I recommend not going at peak hours. Also, you need to have your whole party at the location to hold a spot in line or be seated! Parking: parking is limited to street parking read more

They told us they will add a 20% service charge onto the bill for our group of 2. Thats totally fine - except surprise, there is no table service. Yes, they will bring your food to you (on paper plates, and plop some plastic forks on the table). Did you want a water refill? Get up and do it yourself. Do you want another drink? Get back in line and wait 5 mins to order another one. Dont forget to bus your own table when you're done. Food is alright - middle of the road. Some cool cocktails. Waitstaff seems nice, but my guess is that owners are just cheap and greedy. Wont be coming back for now. read more

Currently this place is great on a nice day where you an sit outside and enjoy some drinks with plenty of space between people! This may change as things settle down after a rough 2020!?! They aren't currently offering food, however you're allowed to either bring your own or at the very least there is a way to order food from next-door and bring it over. read more

Very cute and hip outdoor patio. It's a lot more spacious than it looks like from the street, and has a variety of seating options. This is an order and pay on your phone kind of place (QR codes), but be warned there is a 20% gratuity included in each check, YIKES! On top of that everything was served on disposable plates and in disposable cups with straws. I'm so confused on how a restaurant/cafe in Seattle can be so wasteful! The only thing we used that wasn't disposable was our cutlery. The food was decent, and they had some unique options. Overall, I was not impressed by this pace, and don't understand why I was forced to tip 20% when no one took my order, cleared (threw away) my dishes, or was washing the dishes (because they all got thrown away). I'm all about tipping but this was kind of ridiculous. And again with the waste! I could not eat here again and not feel bad about the unnecessary waste I was creating. read more

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The outdoor space is really nice with lots of options for seating, which is what drew me to try this place out. However, I found the food mediocre and on the pricey side. There is an automatic 20% service charge when you order, which they told me as they ran my credit card. They bring the food out to you on paper plates and you have to grab your own disposable utensils and bus your own table. We tried the croque madame waffle, cuban sandwich, a modelo tallboy and coffee nudge. The coffee nudge was $10 but came in a miniscule coffee cup, I didn't like the actual waffle and the sandwich was dry. Like I said, the outdoor area is really cool, but the food really disappoints. read more

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tl;dr Yummy crepes, but their drinks are average. Service was on the slow side. This place is closer to a 3.5 stars than 4 stars, tbh. I came here for lunch with a couple other co-workers. It was just a couple minutes walk from our office which was nice. When we got here, the small restaurant seemed pretty full, so we were seated at bar styled seating that faced the windows. I ordered the Mushroom crepe because a) this place has crepes in its name so I better try some crepes and b) I love mushrooms. I also ordered a Matcha Latte. I loved the mushroom crepe. The mushrooms were flavorful and juicy, and the balsamic vinegar gave just the right amount of sweetness without being overpowering. I also got am over easy fried egg, and the yolk was wonderfully runny! I was actually hesitant to get a savory crepe because last time I ordered one, I couldn't stand the taste of the crepe itself, so I just ate the filling. I'm so glad I ordered one here because the whole dish was just absolutely amazing. The matcha latte on the other hand, was just average. It didn't taste bad... But honestly didn't taste that great either. I definitely won't be ordering it ever again. I also tried my friend's Golden Mylk and found it a bit weird, not something I really enjoyed or was used to drinking. The service was a bit slow. We were seated almost immediately, but it was a while before we were able to order. One of my coworkers had gone to the restroom, and left her order with us. However the waiter swung by, saw someone was missing and didn't even ask us if we were ready to order before leaving. After that, it must have been another 5-10 minutes before we finally were able to put in our order. Overall, I really enjoyed the food here and would be interested in dropping by again and trying other things on their menu. The food is a bit on the pricier side though. read more

Citizen - Mushroom crepe and matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It was nice to not have to pay for parking. You order inside but not inside seating. I had the breakfast baguette. The ham, cheddar and tomato were a very tasty combo. I got an orange juice and a hot chocolate. I've been wanting to try a good breakfast place and am glad it's in the neighborhood I'm staying in. read more

Omg. So their grilled cheese sandwich is pretty darn awesome... and I want another. I don't know *how* I'll manage to get around to tasting their other delicious sounding crepe, salad, and sandwich options because I enjoyed that one so much. (I think it may have something to do with my tomato addiction.) The only thing I'm not fond of when it comes to the grilled cheese is that it comes with chips on the side. Chips are great, but I'm usually not in the mood for them. It makes me wonder why they chose that. Do others love potato chips a whole lot more than I do?? I have been mostly avoiding coffee since about November, so I'm glad they have some other fabulous options... like mimosas, beer, and wine! Oh, and tea. I haven't had any of their tea or wine or mimosas, but I'm definitely happy with their beer options. Downstairs seems like a great area to be in if you're alone or with a friend, upstairs seems great if you happen to be with a group. They have some tables good for one or two people, but the group option sure is nice. I recently joined the lunch-time celebration a co-workers birthday in that upstairs area, and it worked out great. Even the bill-splitting part of the lunch went smoothly! The school-desk seats are a little nerve-wracking (don't want to make a mess!), but pretty neat. Oh, Citizen. Thank you for being you! Edited to add: The Vietnamese style sandwich is pretty fantastic, too! read more

Citizen - The Vietnamese style sandwich is fan-freaking-tasting. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I think I need to come out to Queen Anne more often! My friend invited me to lunch one afternoon, and I was delighted to be taken to such a cute restaurant like Citizen. We managed to snag a spot on the outside patio, which probably looks great at night with the string lights. :) Along with a healthy serving of Vitamin D, our group went with the: -Crepe Madame ($9.95) - My friend basically summed up this crepe in one sentence: "All of my favorite things wrapped into one!" I typically go for the sweeter options, but this savory crepe was on point. The arugula, ham and gruyere cheese just complimented each other so well! -Huevos Rancheros ($8.98) -Korexican Tacos ($9.95) Our waiter was great as well - he came by often to check on us and even split our checks without us having to ask. :) As everyone mentioned, parking in front of the restaurant is pretty limited, but you can probably easily find some nearby street parking. Sadly, we were too full to try a sweet crepe for dessert. :'( But I guess that means that I'll have to stop by again! :P read more

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I checked back in to make sure that the service is still absolutely horrible here and it is. This time I went in because there was no line and somehow I still waited 20 minutes for a coffee they made it wrong and the bill was still $9. read more

Really cute place in an unassuming area. I'm traveling solo and this was in within walking distance from my hotel. Since I was solo, I was seated immediately at the bar. There was a group ahead of me and they would not seat them until their entire party arrived, even though the place did not appear to be super busy, so FYI. Wait staff was very friendly and efficient. I was checked on often but not so much that it was annoying. They have an extensive drink menu with cocktails and a full coffee bar. Since I came for brunch, I ordered a soy latte and ended up with the Citizen Crepe. It was good but I probably didn't get the full flavor experience because I can't do dairy and it normally comes with creme fraiche and goat cheese. Good thing to know, is that they will make substitutions. I would not order the Avocado Toast. The guy next to me ordered it and being from LA, I expect Avocado Toast to look like something that you can't or wouldn't make yourself at home and this was very plain Jane and underwhelming. The ambiance is kind of rustic and I love that they serve you on Vintage Fiestaware. read more

Chorizo salsa verde burrito, Nutella waffle. Food itself was average, burrito could've used way more salsa and some on the side, I was missing the salsa verde part of the burrito, the only side things I got were some pieces of lettuce, a teaspoon of salsa, and some jarred jalapeños, see pic for ref. The waffle was on the dry side. Overall the worst part was that we were charged a mandatory 20% service fee when we just placed an order at the front, got a number, and the only service we received was getting the food out on paper plates and plastic utensils. Everything else was done by ourselves. Outdoor seating area is cute but pricing practices are iffy. read more

Citizen - Chorizo salsa verde burrito, Nutella waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Our last breakfast in Seattle to end our awesome vacation. Very close to our Air BNB we wanted breakfast close by. I saw the Citizen the first day we got here, but we didn't realize they served breakfast until I yelped it. Real good Mexican breakfast selections. I had the two breakfast tacos and Nutella crepes with strawberries and bananas. My wife had the breakfast baguette and she said it was good. My only complaint are the prices. $7.95 for brkfst sandwich n also $7.95 for brkfst tacos with no sides included. All in all, it's good. read more

Citizen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I loved the outdoor sitting for summer! I got some tacos and a couple of ciders. A very cute relaxing place to chill with friends read more

Citizen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love grabbing drinks at citizen campfire during the summer in their outdoor bar. But I did have a REALLY BAD experience there recently. I ordered a cocktail and a mosquito flew into it. I had only taken two sips and asked the bartender if they could remake it. He agreed but said that I would be charged for the replacement drink. Once he saw that I was very annoyed he asked his coworker what he should do, and she had the nerve to ask me if they could just take the mosquito out and give me that same drink. That is a health hazard and also extremely disrespectful to even ask. It's such a bummer that I had this experience considering how much I like going. I essentially had to justify why they should remake and also had to let it be known that I wasn't just trying to get a free drink. read more

Visited here twice during my trip out! I love the beer selection they have to offer and their cocktail menu. I got the jumper once and it was awesome' read more

Found a place with plenty of outdoor seating during COVID with good food. The patio has heaters which is perfect for a winter day. Note the tables are a bit close but still within public health guidelines. The food itself is good but perhaps not worth the price. Note that there is already a 20% service charge for dining in. read more

Citizen - $7 lox bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a really great place in my opinion. We come here to hang out with friends, co work or read. The have some pretty good breakfast options. I like their Farmers Breakfast and I hear the Crepes are good, too. I also love their Nutella Mocha (not too sweet actually) and maple latte. All in all just a nice, chill place with a spacious outdoor seating area. read more

I absolutely love this place! I went here with a friend after work. They have a cute set up in their outdoor seating area. They have a big area with lots of tables and chairs. You can order food inside where we got nachos, and their pesto turkey sandwich. Both were so tasty and the ingredients tasted fresh! Outside in their seating area is the bar. I ordered a couple of drinks like their froze and margarita. Definitely refreshing on a hot summer day. Service was great was well. I would definitely return. read more

My daughter moved into an apartment with her daughter a block away so this place was the closest eatery. The four of us ordered up front and then sat outside which is a very cool arrangement. My wife and I split the nachos and the deluxe quesadillas. Outstandingly tasty were both of these selections. Can't wait to come back... PS we brought a 6 year old and the place is "kid friendly". read more

Citizen - Nachos were excellent!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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What a superb setting and meal! Citizen is a mandatory visit if you love great music in an outdoor setting with high-quality brunch! As pictured, we got the citizen house waffle (no bacon) and Nutella waffle (toppings on the side). The waffles are so tasty and fluffy, like laying in a cloud. And the coffee is great as well. 5/5 and nothing less read more

Citizen - Citizen house waffle (Nutella waffle with strawberries and bananas in the back) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very good coffee and very tasty avocado toast. Staff was friendly, place was clean. I like the slightly funky and quirky SEATTLE vibe. Knocked off 1 star for automatic gratuity, I would have tipped more for the excellent service. Will come back again! read more

A hole in the wall spot that serves the best breakfast!! The food is delicious and there is a nice patio area to sit and eat! read more

Citizen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Despite the cold/rainy weather, a friend and I spent a whole Saturday afternoon here, eating/drinking/chatting and had a great time! Our breakfast sandwiches were solid (though the chips and guac were nothing to write home about), lattes tasty, and the bartender even fixed me up a special spiked hot chocolate later in the day! I don't mind the 20% auto-tip at the cafe -- the person working was VERY transparent that that was the case. I did appreciate, however, the cozy fire pit and chill atmosphere and will totally consider hosting an event here. read more

A cute little corner restaurant that is quite small inside but has a huge outdoor dining area, completed with plenty of tables and a fire pit. The genre of food was very American but did have a unique take on tacos and burritos, using local ingredients. The staff was very polite and helped us plenty with deciding on the breakfast tacos that were quite large and extremely filling. I personally recommend the mushroom filling over the proteins, I personally think there is a better flavor profile with the three different kinds of mushrooms! read more

Citizen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A cute place to have brunch on a sunny Seattle day before frolicking at the EMP museum. My boyfriend and I sat on the patio under an umbrella, which was perfect because it was very warm. We were seated promptly and served quickly as well. Beware, there are a lot of bees that fly by outside during the warm weather due to the plants. I ordered the crepe madame which was delicious! I prefer savory crepes over sweet crepes any day. This portion was also perfect for someone that's willing to feel stuffed after eating it all. Boyfriend ordered the pulled pork chilaquiles and thoroughly enjoyed his meal. We both got hot spiked drinks: one with jameson + coffee and the other spiked chai. I preferred the chai since it was sweeter, but they were large drinks that took us a while to finish. Service was great, food was great, drinks were great, ambiance was great. No complaints here! read more

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Today was my first time at Citizen in a couple years and they've changed up their menu quite a bit. This was also my first time actually eating at a restaurant since COVID! The experience was quite good because of the huge outdoor area. You order at a window and they bring stuff to you. I enjoyed the food and drinks, but have a few small quibbles with my entree. My savory waffle had ample mushroom/cheese/spinach topping that I loved. However, I found the corn waffle too sweet along with it. I also thought there was so much balsamic glaze on top that it overwhelmed. Maybe serve on the side to apply as you wish? The St Germosa (mimosa with St Germain) was nice and a breakfast cocktail at $10 is hard to find. Seemed to have fresh oj or at least it was nice and pulpy. Cappuccino perfectly good! read more