It's great coffee- Beautiful build out Street parking Friendly and efficient baristas Latte foam steamed to perfection Expansive individual and community seating Sammies also Don't dog on Ashley the barista- she takes her craft seriously read more

This is one of my favorite coffee places anywhere. I'm lucky that it happens to be in my neighborhood so I can come here every morning. Eastlake Coffee + Cafe is comfortable, welcoming and the coffee and pastries are delicious. Lisa and Chris, the owners, are wonderful people who make this a very special place. One of the things Lisa and Chris are good at is hiring great baristas to work here. And one of the best of their staff is Ashley. I feel a need to respond to a recent negative review with which I couldn't disagree more. Ashley is a terrific person and a great barista. She is friendly, funny, smart, interesting and the queen of latte art (and a fabulous baker also). And, like Eastlake Coffee + Cafe, she is very, very welcoming. She is one of my favorite people and it's always a good day when she is there. But, when the place is packed and there are a lot of people in line, Ashley is all business and that business is making coffee. If she occasionally doesn't have time for a lot of chitchat, I understand that it's because she is working hard to fulfill orders and I don't take it personally. And you shouldn't take it personally either. Baristas aren't robots and, in my experience, you get as good as you give. Eastlake Coffee + Cafe is an excellent neighborhood coffee place and so are its employees. Come by and have a cup with the regulars! read more

One of my favorite coffee shops in the area! Everyone working there is really kind, coffee and sandwhich I had were delicious. I worked here for a couple of hours and the WiFi was great also with lots of tables to sit at. Can get busy! read more

Eastlake Coffee + Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really enjoyed my visit! The turkey toast was delicious and fresh, and the coffee was great. Cozy place, will definitely come back read more

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Excellent coffee and breakfast burritos. Pleasantly situated in Eastlake, I enjoy sitting there and watching the world go by. read more

Great place for specialty drinks like their maple matcha latte! Quick service, lots of seating, and great tasting flavors. I would come back! read more

Eastlake Coffee + Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

In customer-facing environments, professionalism isn't optional, it's foundational. Every interaction, internal or external, reflects Eastlake Coffee's brand. There is only one reason why I am giving it a 1 Star Review and it's because of one barista named Ashley. I believe she is there M,W,F. She's the rudest barista I've ever crossed paths with and that's saying something coming from a former espresso-slinger who's survived the frontlines of frappuccino warfare. The mornings I go in, without fail, I can count on Ashley to make eye contact, roll her eyes, scoff and just wait for me to tell her my order. No greeting, not even a 'what can I get you?' It's the eye roll, the scoff and silence, every single time. I get it, it's a tough job dealing with customers and maybe some days you feel don't feel well yourself. But this is your job, your the face of Eastlake Coffee, you represent them. Put a smile on, say the greeting and call it good. Roll your eyes and scoff at me behind my back, that's fine, just please don't do it literally in my face. Ashley has got the warmth of an iced espresso and the charm of a tax audit and honestly, the only place she should be serving cold ones is at the morgue, where at least the clientele won't complain. read more

i'm giving two stars because the coffee was pretty good. I don't like commenting on this type of stuff but it is what it is. Very nice coffee shop but when I walked in, I just got a strange cold stare from the guy who looks like Andrew Schultz. They smiled and said hi to everyone else who came in. Positive energy is everything. Oh well, I'll never go in there again. read more

Stopped in while waiting on the bus in the rain. The barista was working hard and very busy. They thanked me for waiting, but it took about 15 minutes per order because it seemed like they were the only one working and were just taking orders and then making them one by one. I didn't mind so much since I wasn't in a hurry but several folks seemed to be waiting a long time or left the line. I did end up missing the first bus while waiting though. The 2 stars is mostly reflective of the drink though - I didn't mind the wait or the (understandable but somewhat grumpy) demeanor of the barista, but my matcha was really bad. I asked the barista if they liked the chai or matcha lattes better and they recommended the matcha. The drink I got tasted very milky and was pretty pale compared to most matchas I get so I tried to give it a few stirs first. Despite that it was fairly flavorless and bland and when I got to the bottom there were chunks of powder clumped up. As a side note, the cafe is dog friendly at the register and outside but there's a sign that no dogs in the seating area, so there's not really anywhere to sit inside with a dog, just order or sit on the covered patio area. I probably wouldn't come back because I see similar experiences in other reviews so I don't feel confident writing this off as a fluke. Kind of a bummer. read more

Eastlake Coffee + Cafe - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nice, calm coffee shop that I stopped by as I was waiting for friends! There was only one employee at the time taking orders and making coffees, but the wait wasn't too bad. The cappuccino I ordered was delicious and I enjoyed my stay. Heads up, there is signage everywhere that there are no bathrooms available, even for customers. Don't plan to stick around too long! read more

Eastlake Coffee + Cafe - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

service was quick and very kind the ambiance was cute - very appealing to teens/early twenties coffee was okay - nothing insane, but decent enough read more

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The atmosphere is very dry cozy and seems like a nice place to do some work. I did not have a chance to try to food, but the drinks were delicious. They did latte art for the hot drinks! Great experience :) read more

Eastlake Coffee + Cafe - Mexican Mocha (top) and Fireside latte (bottom) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had never been here before but went here twice this past week and the service was so friendly and there was plenty of seating, WiFi, plug ins, and also a nice ambience. I also sat outside for a bit. I highly recommend this for some writing or reading! read more

Eastlake Coffee + Cafe - Elderberry tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is a short walk from my home. The coffee was really good and it was a great place to study!

I'm a regular here and love it. The coffee is yummy, the pastries are also delicious, great variety (unless you get here late and they sell out!) and the staff is friendly always. They keep dog treats out for the pups! read more

The WORSE Matcha Latte I've ever had! Drink wasn't even mixed properly and chunks of matcha powder with every sip. I ordered a plain bagel, and she gave me a everything bagel. I told her she gave me the wrong one and got a look from her like I was rude for asking for what I originally ordered. Wouldn't recommend, save yourself the troubles and go to the coffee shop across the street. read more

Eastlake Coffee + Cafe - Not mixed Iced matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is my new favorite cafe in Eastlake! I was looking for a quick grab and go lunch and saw the positive reviews, with it being only a few blocks from where I was. The cafe is nice and clean (no public bathrooms right now- FYI) and not too noisy for all the tables being occupied. After I ordered my black bear latte and gave them the vegetarian breakfast burrito from the grab-and-go case to be heated up, i sat at the bar and waited excitedly for my drink. The black bear latte- latte with honey and blackberry syrup- was divine! The smell of it alone reminded me of spring and the flavor was great! The syrup had kind of a thicker taste compared to some cheap brands of syrup that tend to be very sugary water consistency, but wasn't overpowering. The breakfast burrito was good too. I'd like to be more vegetarian friendly variety, as they only had one egg muffin sandwich, one breakfast burrito, and one lunch sandwich option. Maybe a heartier cheesy potato burrito or something. After enjoying my casual break, the bus tray and trash area on the other side of the bar was nice and clean and organized. The overall turnaround was quick and I could definitely have hung out there for longer with a laptop like some customers and relaxed for a while. Will definitely be back again! read more

Eastlake Coffee + Cafe - Black bear latte and vegetarian breakfast burrito with a Naked mango juice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Service Casual, simple, friendly, and quick! Ambiance People can come here with their dogs, work here with their laptops, and most of the time, people come and grab coffee to-go. It's simple and easy to order! Highly recommend if you're in the area wanting to grab a quick bite of something sweet (pastry, scone), and a pick-me-up! read more

Coffee is very good. I have tried 3 different kinds and each one has been great. I will keep going back the service is nice too.

Great place to grab coffee and food! The barista here were so nice. They have street parking. Highly recommend trying the black bear latte! It's so good! read more

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Food: B+ (good selection brought from offsite) Service: B or D, depending (One standout barista consistently offers a "genuinely wish you were dead" vibe.) Ambiance: Generally B, except when tall, dark and sourpuss is clocked in. read more

Been going to this place for a while. Of the various coffee shops on Eastlake Ave, it's definitely the most consistent for coffee quality and the pastries from Macrina bakery are always lovely. The service varies widely, and my most recent visit was very disappointing. I ordered an iced mocha for myself and a caramel macchiato for my partner. I did not know that caramel macchiatos are really a Starbucks thing and not a common coffee order at a local shop. The person taking my order said nothing about it, but when the drink was ready they called it out as a caramel latte. It was fairly busy so I assumed it was someone else's. They called it a couple more times and the person at the register got my attention and said "That's yours." When I said that I ordered a macchiato and not a latte, the barista on bar interrupted me and blew up at me, saying they don't do a caramel macchiato here so they made me a latte and that I should take it. I got the hint and grabbed the drink, saying "thank you," before the barista continued and held up a small macchiato cup, saying "this is a macchiato. You didn't want this, right?" I get that it's a busy morning, and it's important to let people know policy around drinks, but there was no reason for a snarky reaction, especially when the barista at the register said nothing to correct me or confirm what I wanted when allowing me to order it. I left embarrassed and honestly angry. It made me feel like I should be getting my coffee elsewhere. read more

I don't really leave reviews but honestly, this one's necessary. If you want friendly service or at least ones that's not blatantly rude, I would go somewhere else. This is coming from someone who worked in the service industry before. I literally left and went to the coffee shop nearby called Armistice coffee a couple blocks down. I spent more money just for the sake of a much warmer and welcoming atmosphere. read more

Discriminatory and Unwelcoming to People of Color and LGBTQ+ Folks I'm deeply disappointed with my recent visit to Eastlake Cafe on 9/26/24. My friends and I, all queer people of color, went in with the simple goal of enjoying coffee and getting some work done. Instead, we were met with subtle but clear racism and homophobia/transphobia from the staff. My friend E, a Mexican-American woman, had been excited to try this place after making a list of top cafes based on Yelp reviews. She had already checked out another spot but realized they didn't have Wi-Fi, so we ended up here. E held a table for us while my friend S and I ordered coffee and pastries. A few minutes later, a white male barista with a mustache came over and rudely told us, "If you want to be patrons here, you need to order here." The implication that we weren't patrons simply because E had ordered at a different cafe felt hostile. She was already planning to place an order, but we were still settling in. When E finally did place her order, she asked a polite follow-up question about one of the yogurts. The white female barista gave her a curt one-word answer and walked away in the middle of the interaction. It was dismissive and disrespectful. Then, things got even clearer. When I picked up my drink, I thanked the white male barista, and he completely ignored me. I thought it was odd but didn't make too much of it until a moment later when a white man came to pick up his drink. The barista smiled and warmly said, "Have a great day." I shared this experience with my friends, and S told me that the same barista had ignored her thank you as well. It's hard not to feel like there's a pattern when all three of us--queer people of color--were treated with indifference or hostility, while white patrons received friendly service. To add to the list of issues, the Wi-Fi was practically useless. It didn't work for my friend's intra-network, and I couldn't access my brokerage account and my learning platform. For a cafe that's advertised as a good place to work or study, that's a serious flaw. I couldn't help but notice the atmosphere of the cafe itself. Inside, every single diner was white. Every person of color I saw chose to sit outside on a cold day, despite there being room inside. It's hard to chalk that up to coincidence when my friends and I felt so unwelcome. It seems like people of color don't feel comfortable or invited to dine inside, and based on my experience, I can't blame them. In conclusion, this cafe's behavior was appalling, and I won't be returning. I urge others to think twice before supporting a business that treats people of color and LGBTQ+ folks this way. Discrimination, in any form, should not be tolerated. read more

Just wanted coffee. Excellent! Cute place. Next time I'm in the neighborhood I'll try their other offerings.

Male barista was unnecessarily hostile towards my party. Made us feel like an inconvenience rather than a customer. Coffee and food is meh.

The stuff starts to remember our orders :) feels like a real neighbor now. The place is dog friendly and we see a lot of cute dogs around. There are water plate and dog snack by the door. My boyfriend has a dairy allergy. They are always very careful on our orders. Every ten coffee we got a free one and we've got several. The sandwiches are a bit pricy but are actually REALLY good values. You can eat it for two meals and it's very delicious. I strongly recommend Bell Town and East Coast. read more

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They have a website with a menu (no prices, tho). Very spacious cafe with lots of beverage choices. I got a Banana Bread Latte ($5.25 for 8oz) which unfortunately didn't taste like a banana flavored latte. The cinnamon dust was too overpowering so it was like drinking a normal latte with lots of cinnamon powder. read more

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Chose this cafe because it was close to our Airbnb and it was delicious! I'm still thinking about the black bear (blackberry honey) latte a month later. There's nothing like a cozy cup of coffee on a cold Seattle morning and Eastlake warmed my little heart just right. Cute spot, nice staff. read more

Eastlake Coffee + Cafe - Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Two big thumbs up and 5 full stars for Eastlake Coffee and Cafe! My wife and I stopped in there with our toddler a little while back for a warm cup o' joe and something to munch on while we were waiting for an appointment, and we couldn't have been happier with our experience. I had a drip coffee and she had an Americano ... both were delicious. As for the food, my wife got the croissant that she most regularly gets in the mornings. It was flaky and buttery and very tasty. I went for something different this time - a blueberry pastry. I was so glad I did! The dough was flaky like a croissant and the blueberry was sweet and tart at the same time, so good! It's a great atmosphere in there too. Friendly staff, comfortable seating, and on a busy corner that lets you enjoy some quality "watching the world go by" type of viewing! =) All in all, I great experience at a great coffee shop. We don't live near Eastlake, but when we're in the neighborhood again we'll definitely come back here! read more

Best espresso in Eastlake. Great baristas, quick service and a friendly atmosphere should make this every locals go-to espresso shop. read more

Eastlake Coffee + Cafe - 12 oz Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here with some friends to work, staff was incredibly rude to us all and from reading other comments seems like it's a common occurrence. read more

This is one of my favorite cafes. Really cozy inside with big armchairs, tables with comfy seats or window seating. Big open windows. Great coffee, friendly baristas and lots of good food options. This is what coffee shops should be like. read more

Eastlake Coffee + Cafe - One cozy corner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I absolutely love our neighborhood businesses. Today is Eastlake Coffee's "demo day" as they begin remodeling the space. But us Seattleites still want coffee, so they moved a coffee cart outside the shop so the neighborhood can swing by for a drink! Thank you Evan, for standing outside in this 45 degree weather so we can stay all cozied up with our mid-afternoon coffee. Can't wait for them to be open again tomorrow (3/11), and to see the new space as it develops! read more

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Stopped by this cute shop this weekend. Small and not much space if you're hoping to stay for a while. But perfect for just grabbing a coffee! They have plenty of substitute milk options and the coffee is amazing! For those of you that are GF, not much to eat. Just a great coffee spot! If you aren't GF, there are a lot of fresh sandwich and wrap options that would be perfect to take to go. My go to order is always a latte with coconut milk! This one was delicious. Definitely stop by! read more

Eastlake Coffee + Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Got coffee from here this morning using the joe to go app! Really cute interior and very friendly staff! They have a nice smattering of pastries and unique drink options. I got the banana bread latte and it was amazing! I was a little hesitant to order it but it's the best latte/coffee I had while visiting Seattle for a few days. Highly recommend checking out Eastlake! read more

Eastlake Coffee + Cafe - To go lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Meh. It's possible that the baked goods might be awesome, but they sell out so early that by 10 something they were all gone. I was psyched to try their cardamon latte, which was ok (but just). I wished I had tried a sip before leaving b/c it def needed SOMETHING- - -more sugar and creamer in the very least. read more

Have passed this place for 3 years on my way to work and finally decided to give it a try. 1st impression is a clean, nice, local coffee corner place. Unfortunately the Barista this morning seemed barely present. Indiscernible greeting, same acknowledgement of my order via quiet low mumble, made me hope they actually got the order, followed by same not quite loud enough to hear whisper when drink was ready. For the Seattle premium pricing (This place is pricey!same order about 20% less at Starbucks or other places) I would hope for more welcoming and upbeat service. I get warmer vibes from almost any coffee shop, which is what should be the norm for early AM getting your expensive caffeine start for the day. Upside?? The Latte was very well made and tasty, as was the pastry I tried, so there's that to build on. read more

I stop by here every couple weeks. I enjoy the roast on the beans; the coffee is never too bitter or acidic, just smooth. The baristas are friendly and quick. I tried the sausage, egg, and cheddar breakfast sandwich yesterday and really liked it. I'll be back soon. I've not worked from here before, but there are always a few folks working from laptops so it seems the guest wifi is strong. They also have dog treats outside and benches. read more

I like that this place uses the Joe app. Makes picking up coffee more convenient. Cold brew is really good. However, sausage and egg biscuit tasted like a hockey puck. Truly. A hockey puck might taste better, actually. Can't believe What a waste of 5$. It is inedible - super disappointing. I will next time go somewhere I can get a decent breakfast sandwich AND coffee. read more