Karl&#x27;s Bakery &amp; Cafe

This place is the best!! I've been here a few times now and I always get the same order - breakfast…read moreburrito with avocado and London fog tea or their seasonal coffee beverages. I've been wanting to try their chocolate chip cookie but it's never ready when I've gone. Their burrito is delicious though, it's packed and super filling, not to mention the sauces are the best part! I wish they gave a little more as I end up finishing the sauces before the burrito is done because they're sooo tasty with the burrito. I also wish they had other meat options other than bacon. They don't have chicken add ins but other than that it's a great place! I've also had their biscuit and jam, but that's just ok. I wouldn't get it again. It's not that tasty or memorable. There's lots of seating, food is ready fairly quickly, service is great and employees are friendly, and parking right outside. So convenient!

I've been a frequent customer of Narrative Coffee for the past year and a half because of its nice…read moreatmosphere and its location. However, and I'd like to share my feedback on my experiences. - The food is decent, though it's often prepared for presentation rather than taste. It frequently arrives cold. - The coffee and tea are overpriced and tastes mediocre. - for instance, I paid $8 for a 4-ounce mix of espresso and orange juice that made my stomach hurt. - I also paid nearly $7 for the "peach blossom tea" and ended up getting 3/4 cup of ice, packet tea, and sweetener in a cup. - I've tried nearly everything on the drink menu and nothing is 'great' - The wait time for an order is incredibly long, and the employees are often distracted and preoccupied with other tasks, making it difficult to get my order taken. Overall, go to narrative for the ambiance and food, NOT the drinks.

Interior

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Skillet potatoes with scrambled eggs

Cafe Wylde

4.3(289 reviews)

0.2 mi

My friend moved to downtown Everett last year and is still exploring the area. She told me about…read morethe vegan joint nearby that she hadn't been to yet. We're both omnivores who eat a fair amount of plant-based fare for health reasons (I have allergies and intolerances, she's heeding doctor's advice). To be clear, this is a cafe, not a full blown restaurant. They serve luncheon fare, but it's a small operation so be either patient to don't bother - especially if there's a line. It's counter ordering with payment expected in advance. The tables closest to the window are a *little* harrowing because of the ADA ramp that leads to the door: the closest chairs can teeter down the ramp if the chairs are pushed back too far. Be careful. There are huge, regular, and small tables available. The biggest table is a little tricky to navigate for folks who want to sit in the booth side, but once seated it's quite lovely. I ordered the Pesto Pasta (involving zoodles: zucchini noodles) and a Sun Juice. My friend ordered the Grilled Cheese and Bisque. Please note: it's worth looking around this place while waiting for your food. You can conceivably get your own water, napkins and cutlery if you walk far enough along the counter towards the back of the restaurant. Back there, you may also notice a single-occupancy restroom and bins for bussing your own dishes. The Sun Juice arrived first, freshly blended, and was delicious. If that's what their juice is like, I look forward to exploring their smoothie offerings. My pasta arrived looking BEAUTIFUL on a bed of spinach, and smelled just as good. It tasted a teensy bit more of salt than I would've liked, but then I speared a sun dried tomato with my next bite and remembered that I'm not a food critic, just a happy customer. Although I'm not generally a fan of zoodles, they seemed to have the art of cooking them down pat: they didn't distract from the pesto at all. The bisque had an artful design of (coconut? cashew?) cream on top. My friend was delighted to note that it was a bit of spice to it: nothing challenging, but just enough for her to find comforting. Given the light and airy look of the inside and the rather rustic / flower-child look of the outside, she was not expecting that surprise. She was so impressed with the grilled cheese sandwich that she offered me a bite: we were both quite impressed with the "cheese" they used, as the item was listed as vegan on the menu. My friend kept whining that she's doomed, as they're close to where she lives *and* they deliver. Oh, yeah - poor her, indeed. Alas, alack, and so on.

Tried the Bukan Bowl--delicious! Soup and cappuccino were solid too. Indoor vibe could use a lift…read more Cappuccino: 8/10.

Inside of the cafe. I actually love the art piece

Bukan Bowl

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Immunity Coco Ancient Tonic

Nadines Coffee House

4.4(90 reviews)

Quaint little coffee shop tucked behind the barbershop. Great place to relax and enjoy your coffee…read moreand a pastry! Fast service, we'll be back. Give them a try! Yum!!

I loved this coffee shop! I'm new to Washington and currently live in the Everett area. I'm always…read morehappy when I find a well-established coffee shop! The vibes were amazing! The avocado turkey sandwich was to die for, and the customer service felt very inviting. But most importantly I loved that it's a faith-based coffee shop--the touches of the scripture on the wall and the Bible on the table, as I was studying out God's word helped remind me that God was present. I didn't get any pictures because I was basking in the beauty of the coffee shop ( also, I don't want to spoil the experience for you) -- it's worth seeing in person. I will be back, it may just be my new spot! Please go visit if you haven't or if you're traveling through! It's WORTH IT! Thank you for the great experience Jake!

Almond french toast

The backpacker- espresso, milk, smoked brown sugar, toasted marshmallow

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Choux Choux Bakery

4.2(229 reviews)

0.3 mi

Stopped by at 5 pm so not a lot of parties left but bought a couple of rum raisin scones at $5.75…read moreeach and a dark chocolate cherry bread at $7.75. Friendly staff. Choco cherry bread was ok but would have liked more Choco chips and cherries in it - tasty though. Scone decent size. Bit in the dry side but warming in microwave helped. Parking as easy as there was street parking. I'd come back early next time for more selection.

Stopped by on a Tuesday morning for some pastries on the way to a nearby appointment. There was…read moreample street parking on the quiet street. There were a couple of people ahead of me in line but service was quick. Lots of savory and sweet pastries to choose from - the massive cinnamon roll caught my eye, and I couldn't resist not getting it, also got the twice baked almond croissant and a kouign amann. I ate the kouign amann soon as I got into my car - it was the perfect amount of sweetness and flakiness, albeit a bit small in size despite being around the same price point as the croissant and cinnamon roll. Unfortunately was not a big fan of the cinnamon roll. Though the roll itself was pillowy soft upon reheating it in the microwave a bit, it lacked the amount of cinnamon that you would expect, and the frosting on top tasted like cake frosting with it almond extract in it and was far too sweet. I had to scrape most of it off. Almond croissant was also just okay - filling was on the sweeter side and croissant itself just didn't taste very fresh.

Inside the mushroom croissant (8/29/23)

Amazingly delicious grapefruit tart. Extremely refreshing!

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Fudge Brownie

Artisans Books & Coffee

4.7(27 reviews)

Such a great little stop for coffee and to browse for books. The selection was minimal but they had…read moresuch a great variety I hardly noticed. The coffee and service was above and beyond! If you are in the Everett area, I totally suggest stopping by

Looks like Artisans Books & Coffee is coming up on 1.5 years in business, located in downtown…read moreEverett. I had a chance to checkout this indie on a spontaneous sunny St. Patrick's Sunday sojourn (3/17/24). Easy peasy free Sunday parking. Warmly greeted upon entry. Wandered the entire length of the retail shop...well appointed seating, some new but mostly used book titles, counter to order menu items, a pocket bar, nooks for seating, try out a manual typewriter, make buttons, or play the piano. Did not buy anything, but thumbed through a French Canadian dictionary from 1958, and enjoyed the fascinating vibe while onsite.

Exterior (3/17/24)

Cool seating near entrance (3/17/24)

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Piano (3/17/24)

South Fork Baking Company

4.5(83 reviews)

1.3 mi

The cutest addition to the Everett waterfront, perfect spot to pair with a stroll…read more We had already eaten elsewhere but couldn't resist stopping in for a lil sweet treat. We grabbed a raspberry scone, Easter cookie croissant, and a chocolate oatmeal crème pie to-go, yum! Definitely coming back to try more. Their menu looks amazing.

Love the location down at the marina. Clean and beautiful view…read more My daughter loved the boats. She even ate a good portion of the croissant My sandwich was good too but pretty basic and nothing crazy. Coffee was good and trade the homemade chocolates sauce for a little sweetness. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Lots of other tasty baked goods I'd like to try on a sunny day and wander around the marina.

Walking path

Entrance by the side

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Boston crème

The Loft Bakeshop & Cafe

4.5(135 reviews)

0.2 mi

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Went in as I wanted a drip coffee. Small quaint place. I walked in was immediately greeted & was…read moreable to order. $3 for a drip coffee any size with refills. Hello yes. Amazing. Other places either don't have drip or it's like $3.50+ no refills. They were quite prompt on there making. I wanted a cinnamon roll but they didn't have any. Not an issue tho. Still amazing. Looked like they had other good looking pastries. I'd recommend going.

Visited The Loft for a meeting with a client and had a great corridor and a pastry. The coffee was…read morevery good, a corridor is a great way to find great coffee or run away, this was very good.

Inside area

Breakfast Sandwich at the Loft

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Exterior (3/17/24)

Vintage Cafe

3.1(311 reviews)

This restaurant has been on my radar forever and I'm so excited I was finally able to try It! It's…read moresituated in a gorgeous brick building in the heart of downtown Everett - the building speaks to the authenticity and name sake of the restaurant. The service was attentive and our food came out quickly! Delicious scramble paired with perfect t hashbrowns while my friend chose full protein and was quite pleased with her choice. We'll definitely be back to check out more of the menu!

Coming in late morning on a rainy Saturday we were surprised to be seated so quickly. I like the…read morevintage URM vibe and eclectic decor. The staff was also friendly and attentive. Browsing the menu they have a good selection to choose from. Onto the food review: 1) mini special. Good for the smaller appetite and appreciate the option. For mini plates. Bacon was good and crispy as well. 2) meat eater omelette. Boy was this packed with the means. Enough for a meat sweat! 3) vintage French toast fell flat for us. It has the nice exterior crust but the interior was not eggy. It felt like it was a sliced baguette dipped in corn flakes and fried. It needed to soak for a while in an egg custardy bath for that soft creamy texture. 4) kids cheese burger. The kids enjoyed it and I can't complain! It comes with a drink as well. Overall I would come back and try more of their menu. If you are in the downtown area give this place a try.

Charming vibes.

Cafe omelet

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Decor and table setting

Butter Notes Cafe

4.3(19 reviews)

1.8 mi

Great coffee shop with live jazz! Some evenings they have jazz events with wine, etc.read more

Such an amazing little spot! Our Silent Book Club meeting was here and it was so enjoyable! The…read morecoffee I got was so yummy! They even had a small performance to highlight their jazz night!

Front counter

Live band

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Makario Coffee Roasters

4.9(323 reviews)

0.2 mi

One of my favorite coffee places ever!…read more I am so very lucky to have access to a coffee place like this so close! Located in downtown Everett, it makes a great stop for a day out. The interior is very cute and and I often see people studying and working here as they have comfortable chairs, wifi, and good food to go along with their drinks. They offer a good variety of drinks and none of them have ever let me down. My absolute favorite drink to get there is the Cafe All Black which is such a deep and rich chocolatey coffee drink. I am a sweet drinks person and this one is amazing. They also have super cute cups if you are dinning in and overall great vibes. The service here is so great. It is family owned and run and your drink is brought straight to where you are sitting so there is no need to stand and wait or be alert for your name. Stop by if possible and I would say it is also worth the drive too if it isn't a stop!

Coffee was tasty but slightly expensive. Sandwich was even better with all the gooey flavors. Would…read morego back for the breakfast menu. Very busy, but didn't mind waiting. Clean and welcoming space.