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    Indaba Coffee

    4.5 (201 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Thomas S.

    Lovely coffee shop! My wife and I went to the downtown location. Their butterscotch latte was really good. Super great spot for studying or you can get something and walk around riverfront park.

    Blueberry Sunset | Blueberry Matcha  with Oat Milk and a Lemon Merengue Cold Foam
    Sophia C.

    The baristas here were so welcoming, nice and excited to explain the menu to me as a first-timer. They took their time to figure out what kind of drink I wanted and I was very happy with the Blueberry Sunrise! This was my first time trying blueberry and lemon in a matcha, and it was very delicious-- so so unique. The coffee shop is also connected to a running store, so it is a smaller space.

    Asia C.

    A cute little shop in downtown Spokane! This place had a good crowd on Saturday morning but the place has quite a fair amount of seating and a variety and dare I say a good coworking space in the back? Despite the crowd the line moved fairly quickly. Some of the stand outs were bagel sandwich and the avocado toast. The bagel was filling! They did this interesting thing in which they chopped up the bacon. It was good but perhaps a tad too salty. The avocado toast was also a hit and that's big considering how trendy it is now. I also had a cortado which I think was pretty good imo since I didn't add anything extra in it! Overall I'd definitely come back!

    Vanilla latte
    Rob D.

    Had a delicious latte and great friendly service from Ella. Cool vibe inside. Glad I popped in.

    maple brown sugar shaken espresso and breakfast bagel

    first time here and it was great! a lot of places to sit down if you want to have a morning coffee vibe. jordan was so sweet and helpful choose what to pick and was very patient with me. i would 100% recommend this place!

    Coffee, matcha's
    Charley B.

    Really good coffee shop in Spokane that I recommend to anyone needing suggestions!! The cold brew is nice, but the matcha is amazing, especially with honey or strawberry. The staff is very friendly, and the place is modern and big - good spot to work or meet with people. The parking downtown can be a bit difficult, but not horrible - you will have to pay.

    Pumpkin spice latte, matcha latte
    Emily L.

    Was walking the downtown area and in need of coffee. I remember this coffee place being great last time at the other location so I went again. Decided to try the butterscotch latte with oat milk, and lemon vanilla latte with soy milk. I liked how they don't charge for alternative milks. The flavors were very faint, they were a perfect sweetness but I didn't taste lemon or butterscotch at all. I also got a breakfast sandwich, which I think the price was excessive. It was about $12 for a bagel with a little cheese, an egg, spicy mayo, and arugula. It was good but not worth the amount for what's in it. After buying the things, the girl taking my order was super rude. Didn't say anything, even after I said thank you she just said "yup". Inside was nice and super cool to see lots of seating. All seats were taken so we decided to sit at the bar area. We stayed inside, and it comes with mugs which was cool.

    Joseph And M.

    Such a cool environment with lots of local vibes. We loved spending our breakfast time as a family there. They had a very delicious and rich matcha and a freshly made croissant Enjoy It!

    Spicy avocado toast
    Jesica V.

    I was in Spokane for a few days and stopped into indaba four times. Hands down my favorite coffee spot in downtown Spokane. And -- even better -- they've got unquestionably THE BEST avocado toast I've ever had. The best avocado toast my boyfriend ever had and the best avocado toast eaten by the lady at the table next to ours who also kept returning just to eat it. I'm addition to mashed avocados, the toast features tasty sprouts and pickled onions which combine to make a fresh, savory, spicy, delicious treat. By comparison, the veggie burrito was just okay -- but that doesn't even matter because you can always get the spicy avocado toast. Service was great. Ambience in the rear seating section was also perfect for working on a laptop - so it feels like one area is more social and the other is more studious.

    Laura B.

    Great spot! I hadn't been to this location and loved the vibe. Lots of seating and quick service. The lemon latte was delicious!! Will definitely remember this for next time I'm in downtown Spokane and need a caffeine fix!

    Great place for quiet reading in a Sunday morning.
    Kelly K.

    I was in town for a conference and searched for a coffee shop near the Davenport hotel. This was an easy walk and such an adorable place. Customer service was five stars, even though they were having technical difficulties they took good care of their patrons. I had the seasonal pumpkin spice latte, and it was absolutely delicious! It's a perfect end into a weekend conference in Spokane.

    Warm welcome, lots of space, good ambience.
    Alissa F.

    On my way put of town and wanted a yummy Cafe Miel for the road. It was a quiet Saturday morning on the city streets but some busy coffee making inside Indaba. The wait was a bit longer than usual but the service was great and the coffee delicious as always.

    White chocolate mocha.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent espresso drinks. Delicious avocado toast. Love the art on the walls and the atmosphere.

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    Thank you Sara. Glad you stopped by.

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    Great coffee. I was through Spokane and brought some Sumatra home. And have enjoyed it every morning

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    Coffee was great. I had the bagel breakfast sandwich and thought it was outstanding. Friendly staff.

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    2 years ago

    Had an amazing iced vanilla lemon latte. They make their own vanilla syrup and infuse with lemon peel.

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    3 years ago

    Really good coffee, I always stop by when travel to Spokane. I order 2 cups to go. And workers are supper chill

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    Thank you Tatyana

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    Avocado toast slaps every time!!!! I'm simple and get the iced hazelnut + caramel latte. Perfect just the way it is

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    Great coffee spot - how did I not know this existed??? Glad I found it and I'll be going back. The flat white was done very well.

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    4 years ago

    So far, the absolute best coffee in Spokane! If I had one more day to live I would get my morning coffee at Indaba.

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    Haha. Thank you Jacob! Us too!

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    3 years ago

    Visiting Spokane and this was the best coffee shop I tried! Great coffee and exceptional avocado toast.

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    Frank's Diner

    4.5(1.7k reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    So, Frank's is a real diner that serves hearty American classics, like open-faced pot roast…read moresandwiches and chicken fried steak. It's getting harder and harder to find this sort of thing, so this was like a breath of fresh air on our trip to Spokane! Service was prompt and friendly, and the food came out in pretty much no time at all. We got the fried green tomatoes appetizer (yummy) and everyone was happy with what they ordered. Everything seemed made with real ingredients and not prepackaged or frozen stuff. The Ruben used real corned beef, and the gravy on the pot roast sandwich was amazing. Plus Frank's is in an old-time train car so the ambiance is pretty neat. There's a history to each of the train cars in the location and photos are posted of when it was in service. Overall good food and a neat place to eat. Five stars.

    A classic style diner, large portions in a fun train-car! No reservations so pack your patience. We…read moresat at the high top with a front row view to the kitchen which was even more fun! The kitchen, located right in front of us was fascinating to watch. What sealed the deal for a 5 star review was not only the food, but the efficiency of the operation and the teamwork and respectful culture of the staff. They operated extremely well in the tightest of work spaces. Pros: - you can try one of each Benedict!! I got one caprese and one bacon - highly recommend. - the fried green tomatoes are amazing! Either plain or in the caprese Benedict , try them! - the fried deviled eggs are one of the best I've ever had! - the pancakes have the slightest crisp to the outer edges making them one of the best I've tried - your soft drink will always be full , at least if you're sitting at the bar - large portions - stuff yourself silly or take the rest to go! - Leslie, our server had a badge that said she's been there for 24 years! She was the perfect server for the front of the house - friendly, efficient, and didn't miss a beat. The best!

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    Luna

    Luna

    4.0(503 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    To be sure, this restaurant is more expensive than most in Spokane. We spent the same amount for…read morehalf as much the night before (and got refined food) . However, Luna does offer a lot of things for this price. You have a pleasant neighborhood restaurant vibe, with friendly attentive service and excellent, healthy food sourced from good places. As with anything in Spokane, you will see folks in very casual attire, but this is also a place where you can dress up. When we went, there were several tables of women friends (all ages), many family groups (without young kids or with well-behaved kids), and older couples. I was in the mood for salmon and they did a great version. It should be though for just under $50. It was served with black rice (good) and roasted carrots (good) and a carrot puree (really good but not enough on the plate). My dining companion got the scallops, and they were even more expensive than the salmon. $48 for TWO scallops. Ok, they are large, and well-cooked, and came with a lovely vegetable mix and couscous, but that's a lot of $ for Spokane. We are from CA and that's even a shocker for us. Dessert: they had recently added a banana pudding, which was good. It replaced a chocolate dessert--and that was a bad move because there is no intense chocolate on the menu. We also tried the coconut cake with lemon curd. There was not enough curd; it was barely a tang. The cake itself was a little dry. It is served with house-made ice cream, which balances the dryness but the cake should be good on its own. Apparently, this is their most popular dessert. I am a chocolate-first person. I like coconut. I like good vanilla. I really like lemon curd and a sweet-sour pairing. For me, this item felll short.

    Wow, just wow! From the moment we walked in the door until the moment we left, we felt like…read moreroyalty! We started with a shared Luna salad, it was crisp and flavorful like always. We had a lovely glass of California chardonnay and we both ordered the salmon as our entrée. The salmon was served with corn, onions and celery with roasted potatoes and a salmon cream sauce. It was amazing! We shared a blueberry cobbler for dessert, not because we were still hungry but because the desserts are so good at Luna. What's even more special is the staff remembered us from previous visits! Bravo, Luna!!

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    Bruncheonette

    4.0(561 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Our second time here. We love this place! We love there is…read moreGF chicken and other options. Service was a little slow but it allowed time to talk and hang. Everyone was super nice. Place has inside and small patio cute little area

    I really want to like this restaurant, this was my third attempt and I have to say I won't be…read moretrying it again. Firstly the drip coffee was horrible. We told the server it tasted burnt & old so she offered to make a fresh pot. It was just as bad, when she asked we said it was still really yucky and she said that a lot of people don't care for it. I ordered the tamale waffle. The beef was great, eggs were a bit overcooked but no biggie, the waffle was really hard and dry. It needs some sort of crema sauce or something. It wasn't horrible by any stretch but it wasn't great either. My mom got the veggie breakfast burrito and she liked the veggies though it was bland, felt like it could have had more sour cream & cheese. It was massive and came with a side. The added 16% service fee is some real BS. It says on the receipt that it's split between the server & the kitchen staff. Call me old fashioned but I thought it was on the restaurant to pay their staff a living wage. At $18 a breakfast plate & $4 for drip coffee you should be able to pay your staff. And then we're supposed to tip on top of that? Nope.

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    Brisket Hash - the texture of the potatoes is spectacular! IG - @bilalandjesseatfood

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    People’s Waffle - Strawberries n' Cream goodness

    People’s Waffle

    4.4(190 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    The diner we wanted to go to was packed, we wandered in here and have found possibly the best…read morebreakfast ever. I started with a latte and found that they use some amazing coffee full of flavor. I was a little worried about GF (not usually my favorite) but the waffles were perfect. The savory and sweet dishes were super flavorful with being overbearing. Oh yeah... and the service was top notch. Friendly, informative and attentive and like the food, not overbearing. This is a new must stop anytime in Spokane.

    I give my experience a hesitant 4/5…read more Let's start with the good: a gluten free person's dream, everything on the menu will be an option for you. I had the sampler which is right up my alley, getting to try a bite of everything. Enjoyed 4/5 of the flavors! Really cute interior, convenient location to downtown activity. Time from entering the restaurant to food on the table was an hour, seems a little crazy for a waffle + topping situation. I think I'd almost prefer this as order at the counter and stream line the service time given waffles are casual. Inside was really loud even though it wasn't packed. My latte listed on menu for $6 was $7.50 and mimosa listed at $11 was $14... not sure if we missed something there? Was hungry pretty soon after, sampler really isn't enough for a meal. Would I go again? Sure! Overall, a fun treat.

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    People’s Waffle - Breakfast waffle with our house made sausage patty and an egg.

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    Francaise - Risotto à la Forestière

    Francaise

    4.3(106 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    •$$

    Thoroughly enjoyed late brunch at Francaise on a Saturday. I had their riff on the eggs benedict,…read moreand it was delightful. My wife's dish was also excellent, and our French press coffee was really solid. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and the wait staff was wonderful. The brunch crowd was light at that hour, and we had space and quiet for talking. The wait staff seemed overworked -- only two folks working front-of-house that I could see. However, they did fantastic work.

    It's time for our annual trip to Spokane for my wife's immersion and if you follow my reviews at…read moreall, you know that my job on vacation is to coordinate the food. We always make it a point to get the beignets from Francaise when we come to Spokane, so on this trip we decided to stop in for dinner. Francaise has a warm inviting "dining room" vibe that gives comfort to its guest. The exposed brick, warm lighting and plants really set the tone for intentional conversation and intimate dinners. While we did come on a night that seemed like they were short staff, our servers were still checking in and very accommodating with how busy it was. We ordered the Pain Maison, Black Truffle French Fries, Risotto à la Forestière, Steak Frites*and Grand Marnier Croissant Bread Pudding. Pain Maison - 7/10 I think the bread was good, I do wish it had been a bit warmer and that there would have been a flavor to the butter. Black Truffle French Fries - 10/10 These were executed so well. The fries on their own carried a lot of flavor, and the truffle took it to another level. We could have easily eaten another basket. Risotto à la Forestière - 8/10 I stole a few bites off of my wife's plate. There were portions of the duck that were a bit dry, but overall it was very tasty. The risotto carried a lot of flavor and the white wine sauce finished everything nicely. Steak Frites - 7/10 I did end up switching my fries to the Robuchon potatoes because they sounded so good and they were. As far as the steak itself, it was cooked to perfection, but I did not enjoy the blue cheese-cognac butter like I thought I would have. There was a charred sweetness to it that I was not expecting (completely on me) and it made me wish I had just ordered the steak itself. Grand Marnier Croissant Bread Pudding - 9/10 The ice cream completely took this dessert to the stars! The Bread pudding in itself had a hard outer layer with a soft and flavorful inner layer, and the combination with the salted caramel ice cream was delicious.  I think that Francaise would be a great place to do Hors D'oeuvres along with drinks and dessert along with friends or for a date- I am curious to try their short rib and think I will make it a point to do so when we come back.

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    The Satellite Diner

    The Satellite Diner

    3.9(770 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    •$$

    Good food ! Warm and welcoming environment!…read moreClassic diner menu! From the outside it looks like a a greasy spoon, but it's NOT! If you're in Spokane, please give it a try! You will not be disappointed

    Ordered the Satellite burger. This is their signature burger, with two patties and cheese. The two…read moreburgers were overworked by the cook; would call him/her a chef, except a chef would not have ruined the burgers. Both burgers were too hard and way too overcooked. I am talking no juice dry. The way the patties were made made it difficult to even eat. They were so roundish that I could barely keep them together in the bun. To make the burger even dryer, there was no sauce of any kind on/in the bun and the meat had not been seasoned at all during cooking, so it was dry and bland. Too make matters worse I had to ask for a side of mayo and they charged me 75 cents - are you kidding me? I was hesitant to ask for some mustard and ketchup, which should have already been at or brought to the table to begin with. The waitress was pleasant, but I had to ask for everything. I would have returned the burger, but I was having lunch with a friend and did not want to ruin the encounter. I got the batter fries, which were crispy and seasoned well, but with the dry burger the fries didn't help. At that moment I wish I had ordered the side salad instead, as my friend's looked mouthwatering and my mouth needed watering; LOL. Anyway, the burger and fries, with water came to almost $25, with tip. I had been there once before, but I couldn't remember what I had; it was that memorable. I hate McDonald's and have not been there in about a decade, but I would have gladly eaten a double quarter pounder, with cheese, and some fries over this overpriced cotton mouth special. These guys were not even busy, so there is no excuse for the unsatisfactory food. I will not be back.

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