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CU Urban Market & Cafe

4.4 (47 reviews)
Open • 6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Jeju korean matcha latte
Anna T.

Traveled over to Seattle from the Bay Area and saw this matcha place on the map- a few stores down from the trendy selfie tv screen. Been craving something sweet and got the Jeju Korean matcha latte. I have pretty high expectations when it comes to matcha and this one didn't disappoint. So yummy! Honestly reminds me of the old Starbucks recipe. For the snacks in-store, everything was priced really well in comparison to other shops in the area. Service was nice too. The lady upfront is super sweet. Missing Seattle already!

Purple Sweet Potato Latte and Black Sesame Cream Coffee
Generous Y.

Pretty sweet spot, serving as a small market with snacks, drinks, pastries, and more filling sandwiches like paninis. Inside is more market-like than cafe-like, but there's some seating. Was carrying some hot takeout so I placed an online order hoping to grab and go but when I went to pick up, they had missed my order. They then began to make the order. Not a big deal, but their online ordering (via Toast) is slightly marked up. Black Sesame Cream Coffee - amazing drink with a great blend of black sesame cream, coffee, and black sesame latte at the bottom. Drink was nutty, toasty, and earthy. One of the more well rounded black sesame drinks around, at a solid price. Purple Sweet Potato Latte - went all in and big here with the 32oz. There's something lacking with this drink, but I can't quite pinpoint it. Tastes like too much purple sweet potato and no latte. While the lattes here are not coffee based, the drink balance is off. I feel this would do wonderful with coffee or more milk, because the sweet potato taste was almost too artificial and chalky.

April P.

The black sesame cream coffee was divine and unique very nutty, slightly gritty, bitter (in a good, authentic sesame way), and balanced out beautifully with the sweet cream on top. That creamy finish softened the roast and made every sip smooth and indulgent. I savor every sip! My girlfriend ordered the Japanese purple sweet potato drink and wow it was sweet, nutty, and it truly tasted like real sweet potato. Not artificial, not overly sugary just rich and comforting. The guys were super nice and patient as we reviewed the menu and ask questions. They are definitely friendlier than others. The ambience is simple and cozy with only about four seats, so it's ideal for grab-and-go rather than lingering. Lots of options for pastry and sandwiches. Small space, big flavors. This is the best way to end a Seattle coffee crawl with a bang. Highly recommended!

Ha B.

The menu has so many tempting options. It was hard to land on just one drink but I'm glad I tried the sesame latte, add one shot of espresso, make it large, and substitute Soy. It was great, very rich in flavor. There was quite a wait and it's pretty pricey drink at $10.

Christian-Immanuel C.

Located right in downtown with plenty of street parking as well as nearby parking garages. When you enter, it gives that grab and go vibe similar to what you'd want to experience right before work. The decor was modern and they had so many different options of local pastries and desserts amongst other snacks and to go drinks. The staff were friendly and my drink came out very quickly. I got an Iced Jeju Hojicha Latte with Oat Milk and it had a nice roast flavor to it and had a bit of that expected texture from both the Hojicha but also bein paired with the Oat Milk. It comes unsweetened, which is perfect for me, and definitely satisfied the craving for some good Hojicha.

Olystacy B.

Absolutely delicious and unique flavors of coffee. Quick and easy. Loved the bakery and grab and go sandwiches and snacks. Very reasonable prices, cute little seating area and very friendly and efficient employees. This place is not to be missed!!

Ferrero Rocher Latte
Daniella P.

I loved the broad selection of specialty lattes and cool snacks that they had. I ordered the Ferrero Rocher Latte which came with a little Ferrero Rocher! It was sweet and gave me the perfect pick me up that I needed. Cute place!

Plain yogurt smoothie
Sophia J.

I visited Seattle over the weekend and during that short visit, I came here twice because it was sooooo good! I personally love plain yogurt smoothie but this place had the best one I've had in so long! But besides that, other drinks like matcha coffee latte, pineapple & peach yogurt smoothie and chestnut latte were all so yummy. The service providers were so welcoming and kind, making the ordering process smooth. The ambiance of the cafe was not the typically type of cafe but had multiple choices of bread, macaroons, sandwiches, snacks such as chips, chocolate and nuts! The sitting was very limited but very cutesy!! If I visit Seattle again, I will definitely come here again.

Mango smoothie
Wendy K.

Nice market addition to downtown. Lots of grab and go sandwiches and salads from other local businesses in Seattle along with bakes by Macadons and Mitten Sweets. Along with bags of snack options. Probably one of the most extensive in house beverage lists I've seen. Lots of different coffee and tea options along with smoothies. like that they offer all fruit as well as yogurt smoothies. I'm an all fruit person was going to try the blue berry pomegranate one the day I went but they were out so I had a mango one was delicious. The staff is always friendly I've been there to grab a sandwich before. Space is clean and easy to maneuver. Small area to sit along the wall but really meant more for grab and go.

Susie K.

Walked in on a rainy day. Cute coffee and tea shop with lots of snacks and baked goods. Tried the Hojicha latte. Hard to choose as there were so many flavors. Would like to try their coffee special next time. My daughter had the sweet potato latte and loved it!

Banana Iced Latte
Brianna T.

Such a cute little cafe. The banana latte I had was so good, the prices were reasonable, and everyone was so nice!

Aleksandr S.

I ordered coffee, left a good tip, and everything was fine at first. I stepped outside for a moment to put the coffee in my car and came back to use the restroom. I was told the restroom is for customers only. I showed my coffee and explained that I had just purchased it, but was told that since I stepped outside, I had to buy something again to use the restroom. I've never experienced this kind of treatment before. Very disappointing. Not recommended.

Peach Yogurt Smoothie
Tei L.

The yogurt smoothies taste like yakult and their coffee drinks are unique and delicious! I believe their menu is like a korean cafe menu with flavors and combos that are trending in korea. Pastries are reasonably priced and fresh. Hardly any seating but there is a little ledge with tables where you can sit if you're alone.

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the unique specialty drinks, fresh pastries and snacks, and friendly and efficient staff. The space is clean and modern.

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6 months ago

Awesome staff, amazing drinks, and great pastries! If you're in the area definitely make a trip here!

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7 months ago

Rude Asian guy didn't want to serve us. Said a hr before closing won't make drinks . Really ? An hour ?

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This place has delicious coffee and some of the best prices in the area. Love supporting a new business too!

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“The black sesame cream coffee was divine and unique very nutty, slightly gritty, bitter (in a good, authentic sesame way), and balanced out beautifully with the sweet cream on top.”

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4.6(813 reviews)
4.1 mi•Columbia City
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coffee 5/5 i got the coconut coffee blended ($7). it comes…read moremildly sweet, so i asked for it to be a little sweeter. it was incredible! i feel that blended drinks often lose the coffee taste, but not this beauty. the coffee flavor was delicious and mixed well with the coconut. if you prefer your drinks blended and like coconut, this is your girl! service 5/5 staff was helpful and walked me through my options to make the drink to my preference. cafe 5/5 they must have recently added tables and chairs. i love that i can sit in and they have free wifi. everything was clean and tidy. parking is street only and could be hard to find. only a few blocks from the columbia city light rail stop. overall, i'm excited to go back and get some work done while i try other items on the menu!

I used to be a regular at Coffeeholic and brought a lot of visitors here. However, the last two…read moretimes I went, I got a stomachache and so did my friend who was visiting Seattle. I noticed that they now pour drinks from a pre-made plastic jug instead of making them fresh like when the store first opened. I usually don't get sick from drinking coffee but twice in a row is pretty bad. Their drinks are also overly sweet and most of them do not have a 0% sweet option, which is usually what I order from other coffee and tea shops, and it's probably because most of the ingredients are pre-mixed. They also use thick plastic cups, considering that Seattle is a pretty green city and a lot of similar Vietnamese coffee shops use sustainable cups. Sad to say, but my time visiting this chain has come to an end.

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