I love this spot!! Great food and great local vibe. If you're looking for a cute spot for coffee with friends this is the place. It's also great for studying or working. read more

Irwin's Bakery and Cafe - Pumpkin walnut muffin and cortado - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Lovelyyyy little neighborhood spot. So cute love the vibes. Good coffee. Didn't really like the banana bread though. Loved the art from local artists Small and cozy spot if ur around and want to do some studying/work/writing read more

This is one of the most amazing hidden spots as far as cafes go. There menu selection is good, which many Sandwhich, pastries, drinks and snacks. You can dine in thier cozy classic cafe atmosphere or get food to go very quickly. The staff is always friendly and have had me coming back for many years now. The must try is the mini chocolate chip cookies. Although I had sworn off sugars, they are the exception. read more

See all

Irwin's is a very cute, cozy coffee shop nestled in a Seattle neighborhood. A lot of people working and chatting here. It offers a variety of seating from bar stools and tables to couches. We only tried their mocha and latte, but they also serve breakfast and lunch food. The coffees are great. The latte leans a bit more to the bitter side. Overall, we really like the place and can't wait to come back to try their food! read more

See all

The cappuccino here is really nice. Great atmosphere and location, a perfect place to hang out and read, work online, or meet with friends. The music level is just right. read more

We stayed in the neighborhood while visiting Seattle and I was so happy to find this gem of a cafe. My latte was delicious (and I'm picky), they had vegan cream cheese for my bagel (thank you!!!) and I devoured an insanely good blackberry bar that was also vegan-friendly! The staff were nice and the vibes were cozy. I would definitely come back. read more

Irwin's Bakery and Cafe - Latte with almond milk, everything bagel with vegan cream cheese, and a vegan blackberry bar of some kind - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very cute spot for a coffee! It was busy with folks studying and enjoying the shop itself

This is a really cute and cozy cafe with comfortable seating and great local art on the walls! We stopped by for a little treat and ended up getting a cinnamon roll, Marionberry pie, and the soup of the day with garlic bread. The service was great and the cinnamon roll was one of my favorites that I've ever had! You definitely have to have it warmed up. Loved the pie and it took me right back to the Oregon coast! The soup was decent and I was happy to hear that their soups of the day are always vegan. The garlic bread that came with it was great and VERY garlicky. I loved it but my breath smelled for a while after that! I definitely want to come back sometime and get some work done here. It seems like a popular study place for UW students and just a popular neighborhood cafe. read more

See all

I have been coming here for many years- I live a few streets over. It is pretty nasty. I have never once seen any one sweep the floors or clean the tables or counters. But the staff are friendly, efficient and good at what they do. The menu selection is good and the coffee here is perfectly balanced and rich. They do some nice latte designs which I always enjoy. Classic cafe vibe. A perfect "third place" despite not being too clean. read more

Neighborhood cafe with a tight, cozy atmosphere and rich hot cocoa for a rainy day in Seattle. Walls decorated with local artistry.

**vegetarian review** I like Irwin. It's a beauty cosy neighbourhood cafe. I like their outdoor seating space. There is a lot of food options - and many vegetarian friendly ones too. It's kinda pricey however - so I don't frequent it that much for example $6.5 for scone or $17 for chipotle sandwich read more

See all

Pretty tasty "Eggel" sandwich! The bagel and cheese were perfectly cooked. The chai was tasty and cozy. There were barely any seats around 1pm so it was tough to find a spot. The staff were helpful and friendly. I would go back but perhaps at a less busy time. read more

Irwin's Bakery and Cafe - Eggel on Jalapeo bagel & Chai tea Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Perfect neighborhood cafe and vibes. Treats are baked fresh and the service is as quick as needed. If I wanted a coffee in under 2 minutes because I'm in a hurry, I would go somewhere else or learn how to calm down and enjoy the moment. read more

Amazing scone and coffee. Love that it's in a neighborhood! Very friendly and inclusive. Decent prices as well. read more

See all

What a gem! Because of the stupid way Seattle zoning works, it is very unusual to have a cafe on a residential street here, so Irwin's is really special. Homey and unpretentious vibes. Giant chocolate chip cookies, muffins and cinnamon rolls. I even love their house salad which comes with a chunk of focaccia and a generous sprinkling of cheese and nuts (so often when you order a salad you just get a sad plate of lettuce). Service is impressively fast for such a busy little place! It could be a little cleaner, but I will take a slightly sticky table over the bland sterility of a lot of Seattle cafes these days. There is limited outdoor seating and we had no trouble finding street parking nearby on a sunny Saturday. Perfect place to stop on the way to nearby Gas Works Park. Edited to add: I notice a lot of the bad reviews of this place are related to price. No it's not cheap but hi, don't know if you noticed, but Seattle is bonkers expensive and so is most every restaurant in town--it's very unfair to penalize Irwin's for charging on par with almost everywhere else. read more

Irwin's Bakery and Cafe - Gigantic chocolate chip cookie, so chewy and buttery! - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

5 stars for their chocolate chip cookie!! It's my favorite in Seattle even more than met market :p We've also tried their scones, pies, carrot cake etc which are satisfying but not anything to go out of your way for. read more

See all

Coffee is great!!! It's a good quiet coffee shop. Most people were working. The place is not super clean though. read more

Irwin's Bakery and Cafe - Coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wonderful coffee in a cozy environment. Great bread and goodies. Good vibes from the people who work there. They often have artwork on the walls which adds to the character. read more

this place is so cute on the outside and the inside FR! the food is so good and coffee is amazing too I love itttt

I'm visiting Seattle and needed a quick fix me up coffee and we asked the barista what a good sweet coffee would be so she recommended that we try a latte with their cardamom syrup. Best recommendation because this was so good! They make their syrups house made so this a must try! Also she was super nice and helpful. Really recommend this cute & cozy neighborhood cafe! read more

Irwin's Bakery and Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

Really cute neighborhood coffee shop! The vibe here is cozy and fun. I got an egg and cheese bagel sandwich with bacon. This really hit the spot for a breakfast bagel sandwich! However, I did feel like it was a bit too expensive for what it was. I also got a coffee and liked it, but again felt like it was a bit pricy. Overall had a good experience here! read more

Irwin's Bakery and Cafe - Egg and cheese bagel - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Should not pronounce on their website "Full Menu Available 7 am - 5 pm Daily" when they are out of bagels at 11:30 Have not eaten here and now I will not eat here. read more

Whilst visiting the Seattle System (en route for Coruscant), my officers and I visited Irwin's. Delight! This Imperial Establishment sported delicious drinks and pastries and a STRONG CONNECTION TO THE DARK SIDE. The force was strong with these scones (and service)! Any civilian could frequent this spot and feel like a Dark Lord (but seriously, don't get used to it). Cozy, evil vibes abounded. Maybe I'll pen my Imperial Memoirs here? 5/5 Death Stars read more

See all

Beautiful cafe on my quaint neighborhood walk. Nestled in tree lined street. Cozy seating nooks inside. Enjoyed a delicious fluffy baked almond cherry scone. Had a drip coffee, Sumatra flavor. The variety of baked goods looked delicious. Mine was top notch. Dog friendly for sure. A lot of various sized dogs visited. Lots of seating inside and out. Great vibe, good playlist going too. read more

Easy five. This is my new favorite spot, let's keep this one hidden LOL. I just like the amount of peace I felt being here. Parking is a little tricky bc it's street parking, but if you can find parking then it's free!! read more

See all

Huge windows, cozy seating, and a tasty variety of baked goods and lunch options keep us coming back to Irwin's. The staff is awesome- super friendly experts. I love the light-filled corner location in a calm, cute neighborhood. Fun to walk around after grabbing a bite. Can get busy but even in the afternoon they rarely are out of my favorite pastries. Reminds me of Arbutus Coffee in Vancouver BC. Love!!! read more

Irwin's is my go-to cafe to pick up a latte and a bagel or pastry. The food is great and the service is quick. I love the pumpkin muffins! If you have time, settle in and stay awhile to soak up the old school Seattle coffee house vibes. read more

Irwin's is becoming my favorite Wallingford local cafe. It checks off all the boxes I want in a spot. LOCATION & PARKING // It's on the corner of 40th and Badgley with street parking available. There is usually an ample amount of street parking so that shouldn't be an issue. There is a A frame outside with a Irwin's Cafe sign. FOOD & DRINK // I've tried the following: ICED VANILLA LATTE WITH OAT MILK: My go-to drink and it's always done pretty well here. JALAPENO BAGEL WITH CREAM CHEESE: Just know that they put a TON of cream cheese on your bagel - and I mean a TON. The second time I ordered this, I asked for less cream cheese. It was better but still a decent amount. Just ask for less if you know you don't want a ton of cream cheese. BLUEBERRY MUFFIN: So delicious and flavorful and chunks of blueberry inside! A big fan. SERVICE // The staff here are very friendly. I've always had a positive experience here. My only thing is sometimes it can be a bit of a wait for a toasted/heated pastry, so just prepare for a small wait. read more

Irwin's Bakery and Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

First of all, the counter staff was very cool. Friendly, personable, they were kind enough to answer my silly questions on a busy morning. "What is a Greek pizza?" Never heard of one, but they make it there, Down to business. I ordered two different types of scones: cherry pecan, and marionberry. The marionberry scone was delicious, but not even as the same league as the cherry pecan variety. Honestly, I've never had such a good scone. Evah. The cherries were ripe and bursting with flavor, and whoever's recipe this is -- and those who baked these -- should be enshrined in the Seattle Bakery Hall of Fame. Yes, they were THAT good. Should I ever be so lucky to get back to Irwin's, I'm looking (and expecting) lightning to strike twice. Also ordered an Americano and a latté for my partner: not exactly my favorite blend of coffee, but the Americano had enough caffeine to kick me into high gear for the morning. Did I mention that they have excellent scones? Try the cherry pecan variety. Nice people, excellent service. Scones to remember... read more

The music here is so good.. whoever was playing music on July 28, I love you I got the Italian sandwich and a iced latte! So yummy. Apparently, iced lattes cannot be done at 8oz. Not a problem, but I think it's good for people like me (caffeine sensitive) to know this. :) My partner got a Chai. Maybe I just don't know what chais are supposed to taste like but it virtually had 0 flavor, just hints of spiciness. I had a chai like this at Macrina Bakery too, and I can't say I like it very much. The vibes here are immaculate, though. Super cute and cozy environment, good sandwich, great music. read more

I almost don't want to share this little spot, but it's just too good to keep to myself!!! The mini chocolate chip cookies are worth getting there early for!!.. But if you want to wait so I can get them all, THANKS!! read more

Cozy, welcoming, neighborhood coffee shop. I always love visiting Irwin's!! There's something so nostalgic about it ~ it seems like you're walking into someone's house with the half-open kitchen in the back, it always smells so good... and couches & dining tables in front, lots of people reading newspaper enjoying their coffee. The owner is super nice and the coffee is always good! I tried one of their breakfast sandwiches this time, and their pastries are incredible, made friend in-house!! Definitely check them out. read more

See all

Lovely neighborhood cafe that makes an excellent Americano. I also highly recommend their Italian sandwich or bagels. There aren't many seats available, but if you're lucky to get a table it's a cozy place to hang out. read more

Irwin's Bakery and Cafe - Americano - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

I grew up in the neighborhood and this place has been here as long as I can remember and miraculously managed to maintain its charm. I like that they still have coffee punch cards and display small art shows on the walls. Food and drink are a tad expensive but not out of line for Seattle and pretty good. I don't usually like scones very much but theirs are really tasty and quite large. It's often busy but somehow, it always seems like there's somewhere to sit and there's a good mix of customers who are working, reading books, and chatting giving it a vibrant and comfortable atmosphere. read more

Cozy little cafe in Wallingford! Got an Eggel (egg cheese bagel sandwich) on an everything bagel, which was served piping hot. Weekends can get quite busy, but there's wifi and tables to get some work done if you avoid peak hours. Prices are maybe on the higher side, but worth it for the vibes and to support a local business! Also love that they have art by local artists on the walls for sale. read more

Irwin's Bakery and Cafe - eggel - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had been wanting to try this place for a long time! Very nice atmosphere and vibe but the staff were all extremely cold to me? I ordered for to go and they mistakenly made it for here, when I asked for it to go, this is what I got. Mind you this lunch is $16. SIXTEEN DOLLARS. I had not taken a single bite out of that 'salad' AKA five pieces of spring mix. Really disappointed in the price point and value of the meal. It tastes average but now tastes below average just on principle. read more

Irwin's Bakery and Cafe - Quiche - Bakeries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Spotted by here on a whim on a Sunday and it was quite packed. The line was out the door. But we took that as a sign of quality and waited anyway. The workers here are just lovely people, so friendly and welcoming. Amazing people. The food here is great, we had a bagel and a croissant sandwich which were both delectable. We also tried some of their scones, both were fantastic. All of their baked goods look delicious. The coffee itself wasn't bad. I wouldn't come again just for the coffee, since it wasn't anything special, but I would definitely come again just to try all of their amazing baked goods and have a chat with the employees again. There's a good amount of tables inside too, if you want to sit. It looks like it gets busy, but that may just be because it was a Sunday. I'll have to come again to see! read more

I will occasionally stop here on my way to work for a cappuccino. I love that they use Blue Star from Twisp. Friendly staff!

Basic place with a Bagel that is 8 dollars with cream cheese. I got the jalapeño Asiago bagel

Holy crap the food was delicious! I ordered grilled cheese at 10am and it was the best decision of my life because the sandwich had the perfect cheese pull- so gooey and comforting! The lemon scone was ginormous - fluffy and mildly lemony with a caramelized bottom. I have the chocolate chip cookie saved for later and I'm already salivating about it. The chai was unfortunately watery, but only a small complaint in the face of the food deliciousness. There's no inside seating (which would have been cute pre-covid) but they have an assemblage of no heated chairs outside to sit while you eat and gaze at the adorable neighborhood the cafe is located in. I'm going to have to make the mile trek back soon so I can try more of their menu items! read more