Finally had time to stop in and have a glass of wine and a crape. Both were super delicious! The…read morespace is so charming and relaxing. I highly recommend stopping in for a glass of wine and a light bite. The service is excellent!!

CAGETTE WINE BAR: WHERE CABERNET MEETS CABLE CROSSES…read more Listen, while other wine bars in Madison Valley are busy being pretentious about their French pronouns, Cagette has transformed itself into the Gold's Gym of grape juice. Their sommelier doesn't just wear a tastevin around his neck - he wears it WITH A WEIGHTLIFTING BELT. The wall of vintage Gold's Gym Venice Beach photos mixed with First Growth Bordeaux bottles is nothing short of INSPIRATIONAL. Arnold's famous posed double bicep shot is perfectly positioned between the Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the Barolo section, creating what they call the "Pump & Pour" corner. Their wine flights are served on custom metal trays shaped like weight plates. The "Franco Columbu Collection" of Italian reds arrives on a mini bench press rack, and you have to complete three reps before they'll pour your Brunello. The dedication to the aesthetic is STAGGERING. You haven't lived until you've experienced their "Muscle Beach Merlot Mondays" where the sommelier spots you through a vertical tasting while shouting encouragement like "LIGHTWEIGHT BABY" and "AIN'T NOTHING BUT A PEANUT" between sips. Their wine descriptions include both tasting notes AND the optimal rep range for maximum gains. The "Lou Ferrigno Lounge" area features leather seats made from recycled weightlifting belts, and every wine glass has grip knurling. Their coasters are miniature versions of the original Gold's Gym logo, and they refuse to serve anything less than full-bodied wines because "light wines are for WIMPS." Their "Pumping Iron" wine club (which meets in what they call The Dungeon, a clear homage to the original Gold's basement) requires members to deadlift their wine allocation before taking it home. The sight of someone clean-and-jerking a case of Grand Cru Burgundy is both terrifying and beautiful. Five stars for creating a space where wine snobs and gym bros can finally coexist in perfect harmony. I've witnessed heated debates about both proper squat form AND proper wine storage temperature, often in the same conversation. P.S. Their "No Pain No Pour" policy seems strict, but you haven't lived until you've seen someone do burpees for a better pour of Barolo. P.P.S. The bathroom mirrors are positioned at optimal flexing angles, and the hand soap dispensers are shaped like dumbbells. ATTENTION TO DETAIL. Note: This review was written while watching their sommelier demonstrate proper clean-and-jerk form using a methuselah of champagne as a training weight. Special Addendum: To the customer who complained about the mandatory flex pose before entering the reserve wine room - this is about CULTURE, Karen. Final Thought: Never has there been a more perfect fusion of fine wine and fitness culture. It's like if Joe Weider opened a wine bar and Franco Columbu was the beverage director. Remember: Every wine glass comes with its own "PR" (Personal Record) tracking card, and yes, they do measure your wine lifting form. No kipping allowed on the Bordeaux pulls. Warning: Side effects may include excessive use of phrases like "crushing it," "lightweight baby," and "yeah buddy" while discussing vintage vertical tastings. P.P.P.S. Their new "Swole Somm Certification" program requires both blind tasting skills AND a minimum bench press requirement. As it should.

The food, The coffee, the service, everything. Ambience. It's an extremely homey coffee shop with…read moregreat lunch food and desserts and bread. This is our go to place when we're in Seattle to get lunch. We don't come often but it seems like lately every time we come in there's been some improvement. They remodeled the bathroom. New front door. I know these things sound trivial but it just keeps getting better. And the people are so nice. Highly recommended!

Super sweet people at this place! Their patio is dog friendly which I love. The specialty lattes…read moreare awesome. The horchata latte uses rice milk too so I believe it's dairy free. My partner had a churro latte and loved it. The coffee cake was also tasty. The inside is clean and has lots of places to sit with good lighting and big windows. They also have some larger bakery like bread loaves for sale too. Very cute neighborhood spot I'd recommend!

Although not pictured, I did infact get am opera cake from here. It was delicious and shareable…read more Depending on your sweet tooth and portion size. I say modestly it can be shared between 2-4 people. The cake was light, with a smooth consistency. Chocolate is not too rich because I have a sneeze indicator. The higher the percentage in dark chocolate the higher the likelihood I am to sneeze. I was just on the verge and typically happens somewhere between 70% and above. Anyways I recommend coming here and trying their offerings. I was eyeing a pistachio croissant they have so I might be back again to try that. Aside from that, service wise I had no complaints. Parking can get tricky since it's just street parking.

Popped back into Belle Epicurean after a few years. I was thrilled to see new menu items and that…read morethey are using real dishes! We had the Cote D'or breakfast sandwich and the Madison breakfast sandwich. Both were delicious. Flavorful and flaky buns, fresh ingredients. Flavor combinations were on point. We ordered our sammys to go and didn't have to wait too long. On a sustainability note, I was a bit surprised to receive black single use plastic containers, instead of compostable ones per Seattle's requirements.

Grabbed a Friday dinner. It was good food and great service. The casual atmosphere is relaxed and…read morenot rushed. The menu is great and has so many choices I recommend it all. Check them out when you visit Glassybaby.

I went to this place solely because when I drove by I thought the exterior was so beautiful. I'm so…read moreglad I decided to go as the food was amazing & I got to explore Madrona which I never would have otherwise. Good prices and no frills - I got an open face sandwich which was perfectly seasoned, light, and filling and my friend got the salmon sandwich which apparently was one of their most popular that day. Potatoes that came with it were cooked to perfection. I would highly highly recommend going on a sunny day as their location has huge windows and it's absolutely beautiful indoors with the sunlight. Service was prompt and friendly and there's such a cozy vibe indoors. Noticed that most of the patrons were incredibly well dressed for some reason. Would definitely recommend and would come back!

Stopped by at 8 AM right when they opened. There is a lot of free street parking in the area. There…read moreis some indoor and outdoor seating, but the indoor seating was full very quickly. I got there at 8:05 and there was already about 10 people in line. The line moved fairly quickly though, and the staff were really nice. I ordered the breakfast sandwich with bacon. The bread was super soft and flavorful. The inside of the café was very pretty and they have a lot of cute gifts and merch. I would probably bring tourists here and come back especially if the weather is nice.

As a native New Yorker, there is nothing more that I miss than walking into a bodega or bagel shop…read moreand getting a BEC on a roll. This is the closest thing that I have found and it is pretty dang good. The taste is there and I'm happy they use American cheese as opposed to cheddar or something else. Only complaint is that my sandwich was quite greasy, and that it doesn't come with the bodega price or timeliness. The service was meh as someone who walked in after me was greeted before I was while I was standing at the register because the person behind the counter was familiar with them. I got 0 niceties.

There is a reason why this place has 5 stars, because it is one of the best places to sit and enjoy…read morea cup of coffee. If you're taking a stroll in the neighborhood, take a rest here and look through the wonderful snack selection, as it has a small deli too. Some selections include wrap, salads, chips, pastries and lots of vegan options. There is a small seating area indoors, which people did not occupy for long. There is also a nice seating area also.

Was craving a smoothie, so dropped by to this cafe/juice bar. It's located in more of a suburb-y…read morearea, so gotta find street parking which wasn't too bad. The cafe itself is pretty small but cute. There's a little bit of outdoor seating, so it definitely feels like a more grab and go place. Service was good -- warm and welcoming. Got my smoothie pretty quickly as well. I ordered the mango berry blast as is. It was really yummy: mango-y and orange-y. A bit pricey for so few ingredients though. I do like all the add on options and other variety on the menu If I'm back in the area craving something quick, I'll stop by again!

I went to Bakery Nouveau excited to try their almond croissants after hearing so much about them…read more Of course, the twice-baked almond croissant and the pecan pastry were delicious and lived up to the expectations. However, the real standout for me wasn't the pastries--it was the spinach quiche. The egg filling was cooked perfectly, incredibly soft and creamy, and the crust was flaky, buttery, and just really well done. Everything was enjoyable, but the quiche was definitely the highlight.

I got the twice baked chocolate croissant for 7.25! Might seem pricey but the pastry was genuinely…read moreso big that I think the price was actually a good deal. The croissant was on the crispier side, especially with the almond crumble on top it was a bit too cripsy for me, but I tend to like soft and flakey pastries so it's probably a matter of taste. There was a TON of almond filling in the middle. I enjoyed the taste and texture but it was too much filling for me personally. I would have liked more croissant in my croissant, so to say haha. The chocolate was slightly dark which worked well with the sweet pastry and filling! Overall I enjoyed the croissant but it was a tad too heavy on the filling and cripsy/crunchy for me.

Great Staff Went here with coworkers 18+ people and they were so kind made every Oder with…read morededication and didn't complain on us being in there space. Food was all right, this is primarily a coffee/brunch spot. Bacon egg and cheese was the best or short ribs if you have a big appetite

Cute interior, friendly service, delicious looking cookies made in house (that I can't eat bc of my…read morecut) and a smooth nitro with oatmeal cream....you can't beat this kind of Sunday morning. I will 100% be back for a drink, a cookie and to just hang.

Finally paid a visit saving a star for when I can try full meal. Had the yuzu honey sparkler…read more yesterday along with a chicken curry puff. Both were delicious. The curry puff was flaky and had a generous amount of filling. I got to chat with Sai the owner while I was their. She so friendly I can see why it's a well loved neighborhood cafe. Limited parking, tables, counter area near window and sofa to lounge on. Welcoming space. Looking forward to grabbing lunch or dinner next time.

We ordered take out: tonkatsu bowls, pad thai bowl, brown sugar fresh milk, earl grey latte, and…read morethai tea. The tonkatsu bowls were mostly sauce and rice, without much actual meat. The pad thai was mostly just noodles. The drinks were ok. Note that boba is not included, so make sure to add those extras if you want them.

I've been to Temple Pastries a few times now, mostly for getting pastries and drinks to go. As the…read moreother reviews indicate, there can be very long lines depending on the time of day that you get there. There really has been no rhyme or reason on when there are long or short lines, but for your sake, hope that you get a short line. Inside, there is a decent amount of seating upstairs and downstairs (though only one bathroom), but this seems like it would be a great spot to meet with a friend or coworker or try to get some work done. I'm a big fan of the horchata brioche donut, so that's what I recommend you try. The pastries are reasonably priced and freshly made, and if you don't like things that are too sweet they will be perfect for you. I think the only complaint I've had is the drinks the barista has made can be very hit or miss, especially once with Chai I had. The barista was nice enough to remake the drink, but that's probably one area of improvement. Overall, this is a great little spot and I look forward to coming back again.

Great coffee with a mezzanine, outdoor seating, and free wifi. The star of this show, by far, are…read morethe pastries. The breakfast sandwiches available after 0700 are savor-y and packed with flavor. I see issues with customer service and I get it. Sometimes, the person taking my order isn't very thrilled. The other day, when I asked to confirm a particular drink was mine (as the drink was prepared for to-go instead of here), I received a judgemental stare. But I come here often and have learned how busy they get. I get exhausted just watching them! and I am so grateful this cafe is here. As someone coming from another cafe-focused city, this was the first place that really made me feel like I was home. Stellar food, beverages, and ambience. Only other complaint is lack of outlets for charging.