If you want to grab coffee and go, I don't recommend this place. The coffee is great, but it's too…read morepricey for that. If, however, you want to sit for a while, relax by the fire, and take in some views of the sound while drinking really good coffee, this is the place. My wife and I had their lattes and really enjoyed them. We're visitors, so we only tried places around this area, but this was our favorite! (Just be prepared for the $10+ latte). ALS the people are so nice and we really appreciated everyone!

A friend convinced us to try this coffee shop with tales of the best latte she'd ever had. This…read morelocation is at Pike Place Market, and takes a little effort to get to as it is up a couple flights of stairs, but has wonderful views overlooking the market. The coffee was delicious especially with the house-made nondairy milk, but what really stood out was the frosted cinnamon roll, which was almost like candy. I am not sure if this happens during the busiest moments in the shop, but they did have staff bussing the tables, and one staff member actually brought us our order (I'd been listening for my name to be called and didn't hear it). It was a really nice touch with some really pleasant waitstaff.

While visiting Seattle, I drank a lot of coffee. This was hands down the best espresso I had in the…read morecity. This place is busy! There was a line both times I came in here on the same day. One visit was earlier in the morning, and the place was packed. The line was nearly out the door. The second time was later in the morning; the pastries were wiped out, and the place was still decently full of coffee drinkers. I ended up visiting the second time because of their very cool merch selection, and I regretted not buying a shirt I liked the first time. I only tried the espresso here, though they had many other tasty-sounding drinks and delicious-looking pastries. The espresso was not bitter, well-balanced, and at a great temperature. They serve it right with sparkling water on the side. Absolutely perfect! Out of all of the coffee spots in Seattle, Anchorhead Coffee is worth the visit for sure!

Anchorhead Coffee is a great shop to stop by for a coffee fix. I stopped by on a weekday morning…read morearound 9 am and there a long line. Thankfully, it moved pretty fast so we were out within 25 minutes. My husband and I ordered the cold brew and the seasonal hey ube latte. The cold brew was my absolute fave of the two since it was creamy and unique. The ube latte was a solid drink, but I couldn't taste much of the ube essence. There's multiple tables inside to sit. The employees are also friendly and helpful. Prices here are a bit steep, but drinks are high quality.

I was in the mood for Vietnamese coffee and this place delivers in the much bolder and more intense…read moreprofile. Vietnamese coffee is typically made with robusta beans, which have higher caffeine and a heavier, almost thick mouthfeel compared to arabica. I ordered their Hanoi Egg coffee and also their Kettle Corn coffee, from the server's recommendations. I found myself noticeably surprised by how there was bittnerness, but it was not too harsh. There were some also some chocolatey undertones in the Egg Hanoi, with the egg pudding. I would have preferred less ice, less egg pudding and more drink. Overall though, it did not take away the flavor for me. As for the vibe, there was Kpop music playing in the background when I visited and multiple tables already occupied from people working on their laptops or sitting down to talk. The aesthetic is minimalist chic - steel tables with that warehouse feel. They do not have pastry options so don't come hungry! This is the spot to go to if you're looking for a quick pick-me-up or a post-meal drink.

As someone who grew up stealing sips of ca phe out of my Vietnamese grandmother's cup, I would like…read moreto think that I'm pretty qualified to say that Plus 84 has amazing Viet coffee! Drink: (4/5) I was headed to a date nearby but was a bit early so I decided to check out Plus 84 for the first time. As a good baseline, I decided to get the Hanoi egg coffee. I also just visited Vietnam in April where I had lotss of egg coffee so I was really excited to try it back home. For starters, the coffee here has great depth. It's sweet but not overbearingly so. It also has that caramelized note that I usually look for. I'd just say that I wish their egg cream had more flavor. At least in the drink I had, the cream seemed more for texture since it didn't have much flavor by itself. I still enjoyed it though and would definitely get it again. Service: (5/5) Super kind people and I barely had to wait for my order. Other notes: If you're new to Viet coffee, please do not chug it or drink it in one sitting. It is powerful stuff. It's the kind of drink you leisurely sip on!

Drinks - I have gotten a few drinks here, but my latest obsession is the turon matcha. i have never…read moretasted anything like it and it is legit a turon taste. like it blows my mind that someone put this in a drink. Service - always super friendly. Ambiance - very chill. meant to hang out here for a while. they also have a ton of other asian goodies inside like my fav hot garlic, the black sesame spread and the SEASONAL pineapple bun spread.

With this review is also a review of their signature matcha powder!…read more I ordered my matcha latte with 100% sweetness, which the kind barista said was made with two pumps. Relatively low sweetness, although I think it was right amount. If you want more pumps you can ask for more (I think? They may not recommend it, having worked at a cafe myself, but worth a try if you have a sweet tooth). The color was gorgeous both unblended and blended, the right shade of green. The flavor was rich, well harmonized, delicious. I finished it quickly because I absolutely despise having the ice melt the drink, which speaking of, there was a good amount of ice in it. If you're someone who isn't a fan of ice packed drinks, you may not like it. For me, I'm drinking a MATCHA latte, not a matcha LATTE, so I don't mind. You can always ask for light ice but I don't know if this cafe is the type to compensate with adding more milk or doing the same volume with less ice, leading to a not full drink. In the latter case, you might as well keep the ice. I bought the matcha powder for $34.99. For 30 grams, WOW quite expensive, but I'm far from Yoka and I was thinking this would let me bring the Yoka experience home. I have my own matcha powder but I was curious what their signature blend tasted like. Whisked at home, I still got that rich green top with a dense microfoam (for my matcha, I did 3g matcha to 35g of hot water). I noticed that the powder was REALLY fine, you basically don't need to sift it. It was delicious, not too different from the one made by the Yoka baristas other than the sweetness- I added 27g of my own homemade syrup which idk what that equates to in pumps, but it was splendid. Got a good mouth feel, some mild powdery-ness despite the water ratio + amount of powder used, but perhaps I didn't whisk enough. Was the matcha powder worth it? For sating my curiosity, yes. However, I think it would be best if you went to Nana's and got their matcha powder for 100g priced at $60. Cute location, idk what the ambiance would be like, especially during a busy weekend, but in the morning it was nice and peaceful. I'll probably take my cousins here when they come up to Seattle.

Finally got to try it myselfl!! When I first heard of Phe, they were a small little stand, and I…read moreimmediately wanted to go. It was always so busy, which is great for the business, but made it difficult for me, so I was so happy to finally set time aside for it. I tried their classic matcha latte with Hanami flavor profile. It was smooth and you could tell it was made with good quality matcha. My partner tried their Matcha Einspanner, which was definitely sweeter and was so delicious when the foam mixed in. Next time, I would love to get the opportunity to try their famous banana matcha and maybe give some of their coffee a try!

I went on a Monday afternoon and it was packed! Service was pretty quick though. I got the phe bep…read more(corn) and the Vietnamese felt a bit weak or maybe watery even. The place was pretty though!

Took a walk and decided to grab a coffee somewhere new, so I looked up spots nearby and saw Drip…read moreDrip at the top with great ratings. I walked over and immediately liked the vibe: lots of seating and a really nice atmosphere. I ordered the iced salted caramel coffee from the kiosk, and it came out in less than two minutes. Super quick service, and the drink was delicious! Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to.

The drinks are good but they are very pricey. I ordered a coconut latte and for some reason I…read morecouldn't order a hot one on their kiosk, so I didn't ask for ice. They don't even fill it up to the rim of the cup. If I'm paying $10 I expect to get a good amount of coffee. I even ask the barista if she can fill up my cup further and she said sorry that that's the measurement. That's ridiculous. I'll go to Starbucks - at least I get my money's worth to some degree. Also, most of their specialty coffee drinks have dairy in it. So if you're lactose intolerant, you're better off just getting a regular espresso because you can't replace any of the specialty drinks with alternate dairy options. They are pre-made mixes They have food but nothing vegan so if you're a vegetarian or a vegan, you're out of luck. The pastries look gross. I took one look at it and it definitely was not appealing to look at. It looked dry and it looked like the pastries have been sitting in the display case for weeks

Some friends brought us here, and I ended up ordering the Iced Lavender Latte. I really enjoyed how…read moresweet and refreshing it was, such a perfect way to start the morning! The coffee shop itself is a bit small inside, and it can feel somewhat crowded when the line gets long. Thankfully, they also have a nice patio area, which is where we ended up sitting. It made for a much more relaxed experience and was a great spot to enjoy our drinks.

This is one of the many coffee shops within the block, and I enjoyed the drinks here! This cafe is…read morelocated inside a larger hotel lobby, and the interior design is stunning. It's lofty and airy, and gorgeous green tiles of all different sizes and colors decorate the walls. We came on Memorial Day morning, and though there was a line, it went by pretty quickly. There's a mix of booth seating with small standalone tables and chairs, but most of the seats were taken. The barista/cashier was really nice about answering my questions about the pastry case. I ended up ordering a matcha latte with brown sugar syrup (half sweet) and a gruyere pull apart pastry. My friend got a regular latte with brown sugar syrup and the scallion pull apart pastry. I also bought a bag of their Morning Sun coffee beans as a souvenir, and the cashier mentioned how it was one of her favorite blends to drink and gift! That reassured me about blind buying. My matcha latte was pretty good. It had an added earthiness from the brown sugar syrup. Though it wasn't as green as the matcha lattes I'm used to drinking back in SoCal, it wasn't bad! However, I think I would skip the gruyere pull apart pastry next time. I usually don't mind gruyere in savory pastries, but this one was especially greasy. The scallion one my friend got was much tastier and a lot lighter - I'd recommend that one over the gruyere one. If I were to come back to Seattle, I'd love come back and try a sweet pastry and a different espresso drink.

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've been staying walking distance from here and have now come here three different times…read more I'm a huge fan of Earl Grey Matcha so I decided to try their Tokyo fog. which is iced Earl Grey tea with Matcha cloud foam. I found it very delicious and light and refreshing. If you're looking for a Matcha, the Matcha flavor isn't very strong and it mostly tastes like an earl grey latte, but it is delicious and creamy. I ended up coming back and getting it again but with extra Matcha foam for additional Matcha flavor. Absolutely loved this drink. I also got a Matcha latte with black sesame cold foam. I've had a black sesame Matcha from somewhere else before, and the sesame flavor was very light, so that was what I was expecting, but was met with a very strong sesame flavor. I was not a huge fan as it felt overpowering and I couldn't taste the matcha. However, this is just a personal preference thing and if you like black sesame you should definitely try it! I'm not sure what much they used, but it didn't taste like the best quality, but it is still delicious and their drinks are all fun . The inside is small but and warm and cozy and they do have some seating. I was always able to find a spot. Super cute place with very sweet baristas.

Vivace espresso "Ooh La La". Every time my tastebuds desire that taste of a robust caffeine fix , I…read morestop at VIVACE on Broadway! Definallty the emerald city's smoothest java shot around. What's amazing is theres no acidic taste ruining your beverage , just a smooth euphoric rush of caffeine coursing through your body. I normally get an iced latte to get my geyser gushing but a straight shot does happen occaisionly. Outside of the superior taste the caffeine kick back is like a NASA ROCKET BOOSTER piloting Artemis II... Now the hired hands are fined tuned & trained baristas extracting the brown juices from local roasted beans. BTW VIVACE roasts its own coffee, specializing in a Northern Italian style developed by founder David Schomer since 1992... This is why you'll love its taste... VIVACE's interior space is very large for small & medium size gatherings with a hipster eclectic taste of furnishings. Also beware free WiFi if you're a lounge lizard is available... During good weather days outside seating is available for the rare days the gods allow Seattle sun to shine down upon us. Table & chairs on sidewalk allows you front row seating to the freak show for entertainment. Not much more to say, so grab a shot of caffeine!

This is probably my favorite coffee shop in the US. The cafe Nico is my favorite coffee drink I…read morehave had and usually get this along with an espresso whenever I visit Seattle. The espresso itself is mostly crema, really well done and not something I have found many places outside of Italy they definitely know what they are doing. Plenty of seating and places to work if you want to work there and they also sell pastries and take home items like beans, mugs, espresso cups etc. Definitely worth a visit if you are local in the Seattle area or visiting. Parking on broadway is a bit hit or miss but you can usually find a spot either on the main street or a nearby side street.

Our amazing new friend Jean works there, friendly service, open space train-station, red bricks…read moreambiance and great coffee. Musth check

Every time I come here, there's a completely new set of baristas. This was my first time visiting…read morethis location on a Saturday, and while I understand it gets busy and there are a lot of tourists, that's not an excuse for rude or impatient service. I really miss the previous staff, who were warm, friendly, and made a point to greet each customer who walked in. The two employees working today a man and a woman came across as passive aggressive when handing out drinks, especially if someone didn't hear their drink being called or asked a question. It made the experience feel uncomfortable and unwelcoming. As a local, I expect better consistency and customer care. For some reason, you get a much better experience both in service and quality at Victrola on 3rd & Pine in Capitol Hill & Pike. At this point, I don't plan on coming back to this location.