Onda Origins is the neighborhood coffee shop Hillman City deserves. They roast on-site and source…read moredirectly from farmers, and you can taste the difference. The space itself is bright, warm, and easy to settle into for an hour of work or a catch-up with a friend. Baristas are always friendly and clearly know their regulars.

The interior is cozy and has a nice ambiance, with hanging plants and light background noise. It…read morewas super quick to get our drinks and croissant. Unfortunately, the matcha with lavender and croissant were both very mediocre. It was nice that they added lavender upon request, but the quality of the matcha was not that great and the flavoring was very light. The ham and cheese croissant they heated up, and it was flaky and buttery. However. The cheese and ham inside were just mediocre deli meat and sliced cheddar cheese (probably tillamook or something). We are spoiled in Seattle to have access to lots of fantastic bakeries, such as Petit Pierre as well as nice matcha shops. If you want very delicious, authentic and quality pastries and drinks, you might visit another cafe. But for just a quick drop in and you don't really care too much about quality, this is a cute shop to stop at or enjoy a lazy morning/afternoon.

I'm a strong believer in supporting small local businesses even if it sometimes means spending a…read morelittle more. And in the Seattle premium coffee market where there's no shortage of many fine roasters I just totally skip the corporate sellers and seek out Middle Fork Roasters. IMHO it's the best coffee from a small-batch, local roaster! They offer a nice selection of many fine varieties but Back Pedal is my go-to, especially for cold brew. And Macky and all the staff are super nice too!

This is absolutely one of the finest roasters in Seattle! I've been serving their coffee for a few…read moreyears now and our customers love it! We really enjoy the medium blend they made for us special. If you prefer a dark roast I highly recommend their Tough As Nails.

Espresso and Matcha Latte were decent. Nothing out of the ordinary though. I did appreciate that…read morethe Matcha was unsweetened. Wish the drinks were hotter though.

Outside of the coffee, I'm looking for three things from a coffee shop:…read more1) sunlight and brightness. I'm coming to work not nap 2) table availability, is it workable? Do you have a chance to sit if you come after 9am? 3) bonus if there's food options nearby outside of pastries since I'm allergic This place hits the mail on the head for 2/3. The parking is easy as well, w/no 2 hour limit off the Main Street, which is a major plus if you live in a different neighborhood Downside: It closes at 3pm so it's better to come early. It gets plenty of sun and has a couple floors of seating and some outside. I didn't have any luck w wifi in the porch but inside had no issues at all. Would return to get outta the damn house!

Have you ever secretly wished that your coffee actually tastes like it smells? Well this is it!…read more I was introduced to this incredible roaster, when my brother brought some of Cafe Che Che's ground coffee to Florida over Christmas. I distinctly remember being shocked that it actually tastes exactly like it's heavily multi dimensional aroma. Immediately after Christmas, I ordered my 1st pound. Yes I live in Florida. The service was personal and my shipment was handled with care. It's important to me that she sources her beans from under represented providers. Everything about the entire supply chain is important to me. This is my go to from now on.

Stop scrolling through the list of Vietnamese coffee and just come here! LOL!…read moreWhat a gem this place is! Friendly service, great coffee and pastries. Cool decor and merch inside too! Order up: Ca phe sua da (hubby's) Ca phe Maggi (mine...so good!) Pandan croissant (must try!) Glad we found this place while exploring Chinatown. CHEERS and happy eating till next time...

I first visited Hello Em when they opened a few years ago, and unfortunately, my experience with…read morethe service felt very similar this time around. The coconut water matcha was absolutely delicious. It was refreshing, flavorful, and easily the highlight of my visit. The café itself is also very cute and culturally immersive, with a thoughtful Vietnamese identity that I genuinely appreciate as someone who is Vietnamese. That said, the baristas gave off a noticeably unfriendly and slightly dismissive vibe. I understand that some cafés lean into the aloof, hipster-barista atmosphere, but this felt unnecessary. It is still a coffee shop, and a little warmth would make the experience much more welcoming. I am still giving Hello Em four out of five stars because the drink was fantastic and the space is beautiful. However, I had the same impression during my first visit years ago, so I hope the service improves before it becomes part of the café's reputation.

This place has such awesome vibes with large windows to capture every photon from the typical grey…read morewinter day in Seattle. Exposed brick wall and warm tones from the wood furniture makes this shop a cozy third place. A few indoor plants give it a fresh touch. The baristas here are definitely dedicated to their craft! Their drink offerings are standard, although they also have housemade syrups and specialty drinks (seasonal mochas, lattes, etc) if you want to try something different. I love how they highlight their single origin espresso on the menu with the tasting notes. They also offer matcha and teas if you're more into that. I haven't tried any bakery goods, but looking at the pastry case, they're quite popular. Victrola embodies the perfect Seattle coffeehouse- one that I wish people knew more widely rather than the twin tailed siren that's spread globally...

I dropped in today to check it & taste their coffee finally. I was hoping to try some croissants,…read morebut I'm coming back on the carb. And I must say they have some of my favorite kind with the ham and cheese cooked inside. I stayed strong and just got a medium sized latte. I asked her not too hot and with a lot of foam and she delivered. The place was jampacked not a table open at around three on a Saturday. So I opted to go has a nice skylight and open vibe going to the ambience really nice during the day not a dark dingy coffee shop. This place is lit up absolutely about double the plants in there in my opinion, but I'm a plant person. As for the coffee, it was very smooth. No bite whatsoever and in the league of what I really like my coffee taste like as a latte. Not much to talk about experience wise because the lady that helped me wasn't very friendly, but not everybody can be friendly all day long.

Great bold coffee! Happy and helpful service. The kind of happy that makes you think it's a great…read moreplace to work! I would highly recommend.

I was thoroughly surprised about how good the Matcha taste here! The Matcha had a good flavor,…read morestrawberry was great and not too sweet, definitely complemented the milk. Overall, I would come back.

Absolutely recommend them! Currently my favorite beans. Very delicious and fresh. Price is steeper…read morebut a coffee addict needs their fix! The pick up is slightly unusual but works well for someone who is in a hurry. Like I am typically, hauling my 3 sons around. Make sense why I'm addicted to coffee now? I'll Never go back to grocery store brought coffee beans. It's like trying pizza in Italy vs dominos. I mean HELLO, fresh is just it.

In an attempt to stop dropping $7 every morning on coffee shop lattes, I purchased a decent…read moregrinder, espresso machine, and various accessories. But I quickly became frustrated with the results; even after a week trying different doses, tamping pressure, extraction length, etc., I couldn't get something that wasn't bitter or watery. Then I read that it was important to use freshly roasted beans. After checking the reviews on Yelp, I decided to drive over to Caffè Lusso. The person there was very friendly, and recommended one of their coffee beans which were roasted the day prior. After purchasing the beans, I immediately drove home to try them out. And the results I got, first time, were fantasic! It turns out my prior issues were due to the 4+ month old beans from that big name coffee shop!