We love this place! Incredible beer selection (even though I usually choose based on labels) and the best sandwiches. Always get the pretzel! Our kids love the French toast and the coloring, games, books available to them. We've always had such great service and wonderful people taking care of us. Kiss kiss! read more

Found this place via Yelp while we were visiting Seattle. It has a pretty laid-back vibe and it's one of those cozy, casual spots that feels welcoming the moment you walk in. The decor is simple but charming, and since the weather was nice, we ended up seating outside. Parking is limited, so depending on the time of the day you may need to circle around a little, but it wasn't too bad. The sandwiches and drinks (beers!) were really solid, and I appreciated that they had vegetarian-friendly options too. Service was quick, friendly, and made the whole experience feel easy. read more

I get my hair cut next door at Habitude Salon , and come to Kiss Cafe for a yummy lunch. The place has an amazing sandwich menu and the beer is off the charts- you could come here every day and not have tried everything!! The atmosphere is pub like casual and locals dine here, the staff friendly, and the Sandwiches are great!... but today I had the soup special- Thai curry soup was AWESOME! Perfect for this rather slushy day in Seattle where it can't decide whether to rain or snow!... come hang out here!! read more

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Love this place - very laid back and chill vibe. Its theme is around the Kiss band, if I understood it correctly. People working there seemed pretty chill. I ordered the hot&spicy (veggie) pressed sandwich- it was perfect!! I, also, overhead someone sitting at yh bar saying that they have the best food! So, go check them out!! read more

Kiss Cafe - Hot & spicy (veggie) pressed sandwich! - Cafes Near Me - Ballard, Washington

Super convenient location tucked onto the main road by the Ballard locks. We stopped by for a super late lunch and each ordered a sandwich along with two soups to share. The main thing that really threw me off was that two of the three sandwiches that we ordered had extremely sour profiles. that was kind of the theme of this meal. The sandwiches had sour peppers in them, they came with really sour pickles, and the tomato soup that they had for the day was also on the sour side. I'm usually not one to shy away from pickles in my burgers, but the taste was pretty overwhelming in these and by the end of the meal I was soured out. fortunately, the Hershey's kiss they gave us after the meal really saved the day. for the price i wasn't super impressed by the quantity. but it's a very cute spot and I'm looking forward to checking out what else ballard has to offer! read more

Kiss Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Ballard, Washington

If you ever find yourself on the far side of Ballard and craving a sandwich and a beverage you'll be hard pressed to find a better spot than the Kiss Cafe. They offer lots of great options that accommodate the various needs and desires of the sandwich going connoisseur. They have everything from PB&J to pastrami and beyond each with their own hilariously kitschy name. They offer great side options as well so you can customize your meal to your preference. Inside is where the party seems to be but they offer great outdoor seating where you can take in the sights and sounds of Ballard. Service is very friendly but a little slow, especially if you're outside. While my sandwich wasn't the best in the world it satisfied, ingredients were fresh and was a good experience all around. read more

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Great lunch spot with regular sandwiches, hot pressed sandwiches, and wraps as well as a limited selection of all-day breakfast options. I had the Porky's Revenge (brie, ham, apple arugula) and tomato basil soup (made with coconut milk - SO good). Husband had "Jumbolaya" which was hearty and spicy, with a reuben. Both sandwiches were hot pressed on sourdough since they were out of gluten-free bread (the only reason for 4 starts instead of 5). All of it tasted fresh and delicious. This is a small place with a cool vibe. The bandana napkins are a nice touch. read more

Super cute little bar with a dog friendly atmosphere. The service was very friendly and they checked in to make sure I had what I needed. The patio was lovely and sunny without being too windy or hot as it's partly shaded and covered. The food was good and fresh! Would definitely stop here again especially if I had my pup with me. read more

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Let's talk about that dessert. A hot brownie topped with whiskey ice cream--boozy, melty, and hands-down my favorite ice cream in the city. I grew up on rum raisin, so this one brings me right back. Every now and then the batch is extra spiked and melts faster, but I'm not complaining. Our server Mickey was a gem--turns out he's the mastermind behind the Ballard Drinking Team. It's a lowkey beer challenge: 99 beers in a year (about 2 a week), and your hundredth is free. You get a custom trophy mug with your name and story on it, discounts on fridge beers, and by then, Mickey will have your taste dialed in. You even get to sample special releases to pair well with one of their famous crack pretzels. Honestly, it's genius. Kiss Café has that local, laid-back energy. I always catch dates here--maybe for the Monte Cristo, maybe for the brownie, maybe just for the name. Either way, you're guaranteed a kiss... even if it's just a chocolate one on your plate. read more

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The food and service was excellent. I highly recommend a visit to Kiss Cafe. Everything was so good we went again for Brunch the following day. All the choices on the menu looked so good that it was hard to make a choice of what to have. But we did and again the food was excellent. Give the Cafe a try. You won't be disappointed! read more

This has a unique vibe to it. I stopped in walking by and noticed they had jambalaya. It was delicious. I got to enjoy some fantastic photographs on the wall and have a delightful conversation with the owner. I will be back. read more

Kiss Cafe! Great, great, great sandwiches. They are delicious. They have exciting flavor profiles, there is a WIDE variety available, and TBH, me and my pal are just going to order two different sandwiches and share havsies. More than that, however, to my mind, a sandwich is a convenience food that you can eat with your hands without rolling your sleeves up and asking for extra napkins. So there are a ton of "great" sandwich shops I just don't go to, because I don't want to wash my hands up to my elbows and wash my face and beard after eating. Kiss Cafe has great sandwiches that won't leave you needing a shower after eating! read more

We found this place after a visit to the Nordic museum. It's very small and crowded but they are so welcoming! Service is friendly and pretty quick. Very patient with questions. I had sandwich combo of veg head and mushroom barley soup. Soup was full of mushrooms, carrots, celery and barley. Very flavorful. Veg head sandwich had to be pressed down to fit in my mouth! He had the jambalaya. It was full of chicken breast and sausages. Just spicy enough. Only problem was we got a brownie to go and it was super dry and tasteless. Maybe I didn't notice it was gluten free or vegan? Will definitely come back next time we are in town. read more

Kiss Cafe - Bowl of jambalaya - Cafes Near Me - Ballard, Washington

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A great little lunch spot in Ballard. We were just looking for a sandwich and a beer close to the Locks and this was a great find. The service was quick and food was tasty. We enjoyed Porky's revenge with tomato soup and Johnny's tighty whitey. Both sandwiches were delicious. They also have a lot of local canned beers. The waitress helped me pick one out, but $6 for a canned beer was kind of steep. Overall a nice little lunch spot. read more

Kiss Cafe - Porky's revenge and tomato basil soup - Cafes Near Me - Ballard, Washington

Are you in the mood for a sandwich? Like just a good old fashioned sandwich, without remoulades or aiolis or infused oils or rare aged cheeses or any of that fancy pants nonsense? Then go to Kiss. Kiss Cafe is a Ballard gem and long-time favorite of mine and I don't understand how I've neglected to review them for so long. As I mentioned, they make classic, no-frills sandwiches and they do it goddamn well. My favorites are the Dagwood (plus onions and brown mustard) and the Turkey Pesto. Their sourdough is great, and perfectly toasted. The sandwiches are large, and filled with generous portions of always-fresh meats and veggies. It's not a complicated formula, but it's freaking delicious. Sandwiches come with Tim's chips (they make the best jalapeño chip around, in case you didn't know), or you can sub soup or salad for an upcharge. They're also served with a side of pickles. They used to give you a whole jar of big homemade ones to snack on at the table, but alas, no more (a covid-era change). Those things were amazing and I miss them, but the current dill chips ain't too bad. They also have an epic cooler of ever-changing beers on hand. Always a good selection and a wide range of varieties - whoever does the curating here has spectacular taste. If one of your goals this year is to try more beers, joining Kiss' "Ballard Drinking Team" is your ticket to excellence my friend. Last note: they have a nice little outdoor seating area out front. It's unfortunately on the perpetually shady side of the building, but that may not be such a bad thing if you need a break from the heat on a sunny day, and it provides good people watching on the sidewalk. Enjoy! read more

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Went here years ago and wish it was closer. One of the only good sandwich spots in greater Seattle and beer :) Can't remember vegan options but must have been able to make something work ;) read more

So badly wanted this place to be great, but fell short in all departments. The food was mediocre- the "hot pressed sandwiches" were far from hot or pressed. Everything inside was still cold, cheese was barely melted, just doesn't make for a particularly good sandwich. Service was fine- not the best vibe, but also not the worst. The best thing was the pretzel, so if you go definitely get that. Good potential, but mannnnn not quite there. read more

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Great food, service and prices. Prices seem like pre covid levels. A great sandwich with chips for $13? Wut? Staff very friendly, too. And dog friendly!! read more

First, this place was amazing. I just wanted to get that out there. Second, a funny thing is that on the menu there's something called "Veruca Salt" that expedites your order, and it's the best thing I've seen. It's 100% and the fact that they added "Daddy, I want it now" is the best thing I think. ANYWAYS! This is one of the better places I've ever been. The service is almost perfect. Not long enough to make me feel ignored, but enough to not over-ask. The Thanksgiving sandwich was really good and warm. With the chips, it's a pretty filling meal all together. They have a really nice outdoor seating as well as seating inside. read more

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I'm still thinking about my Thanksgiving Hangover sandwich. It was such a perfect combination in between two slices of sourdough and it's huge! I loved it. The arugula surprisingly went really well with in. I wish the I was given a small bag chips than on the dish itself but I liked the variety they have. Service was good. Simple and friendly. The place itself seems like a very local joint, very well loved and settled in. I really enjoyed it and will be coming back. read more

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I love this place! I'm in West Seattle so it takes an emergency to get me out to Ballard. This place is worth the trip. A rotating menu of fresh local food, the best service, a strong culture, and dozens and dozens of unique craft beer options to explore. So good. read more

The food is so great. It is simple but so delicious and I don't leave with a stomach ache or any guilt. We've had sandwiches, wraps, and salads. All wonderful. And the brownie and ice cream for dessert was so tasty. I love the outdoor patio. I was served a really delicious beer, when I asked for a recommendation. I had to slow myself down from drinking too fast it was so tasty. read more

A delicious sandwich and great spot for a cold rainy Seattle day. I would recommend the Tex Mex and Chipotle Roast Beef sandwiches. I'm sure the other options they offer are equally as delicious. Our waitress was very friendly and bubbly and the atmosphere of the place was very welcoming. Definitely recommend! read more

Kiss Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Ballard, Washington

The food was exceptionally good and the service was quick, efficient, and friendly. The staff greeted me, checked in, offered help, and took payment at the perfect speed - I didn't feel rushed but also wasn't left to sit around waiting for too long. It was a fun, casual vibe with some adorable dogs! I decided to peave a review because this will likely become a regular spot for me to re-visit during my Seattle trips read more

First off, the latte was way too good! Definitely heartwarming and delicious. The big cheese sandwich was pretty good too. The cheddar and pepper jack blended together well. As for the the hot and spicy, it was definitely the best vegetarian sandwich I have had. And lastly, the mother clucker with the tomato basil soup was amazing! The mother clucker sandwich alone was meh but when u dip it in the soup it was really good! Definitely recommend coming here if you are nearby! read more

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This spot is lit!!! I absolutely love it. Family friendly and dog friendly. Very small space but service is quick and efficient. I love the sandwich selection and the jambalaya and fantastic. I always choose to sub chips with jambalaya. It's a small up-charge but worth it. I still want to try the full Monty breakfast sandwich so on my next run I will! So far I've tried the kiss creation, thanksgiving hangover, California melt, and tuna melt. My favorite is the thanksgiving hangover and the California melt. The kiss creation had too much arugula in it and the tuna melt tasted too much like onions. Everything in the Thanksgiving hangover was the perfect ratio and complimented each other well. The California melt was grilled nicely on the outside. Soo good. They have beer to choose from as well as mimosas! They have a kissmosa which is their version of a mimosa with mixed juices like pineapple and I believe cranberry and some other flavors. We always choose the kissmosa over the regular one! read more

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Stumbled upon this cute little cafe while walking down Market Street. We walked in and were immediately greeted with a smile and a "welcome in" by both employees, and every single customer that walked in after us the same. Our server (Veronica) really seems like she enjoys her job, walks around singing, smiling and talking with the regulars. She's very polite, welcoming and prompt with service. She even recommended a few beers for my boyfriend that he really loved. The selection of food on the menu is phenomenal, lots of options and great menu items (I couldn't decide on my own, needed Veronica's suggestions). The music was also really great in my opinion. The vibes, and atmosphere are very cozy, welcoming and chill here. And ending with a chocolate kiss at the end was just the cherry on top, so cute! Thank you for having us Kiss Cafe. We definitely will be back! read more

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This is a small location, but worth the wait. I had the chicken arugula and it was very good. I felt full for hours. There was a little glitch for the table orders and the staff made it right immediately and with a smile. One person in my party wanted a special modification for their order and it was handled the same way. I don't drink, but the available choices for beer were impressive. I will definitely being going back for a yummy salad or sandwich. read more

Not as dog friendly as it appears .. ate outside , my 3 month old puppy was barking cause he wanted my food . Was training him not to bark and was told the dog can not bark outside .. after food was served so I had to leave my food and I left without argument but wasted my 50$ worth of food. .. did I mention 3 month old puppy ... food wasn't that good anyways Guys a Ass at the bar .. girl was sweet ... read more

Kiss Cafe - Dog that was barking .. so fierce - Cafes Near Me - Ballard, Washington

Don't bother- I came in after reading the reviews and I was going to be in Ballard for an errand. There is a zero wait because people leave after being ignored. The service was horrible- you are not greeted...a woman who works there just asked me "are you going to dine in" but before she even just asked me that- she just stared at me a few times passing me unwelcoming looks. She was friendly to only certain people-While I was eating these 2 ladies came in they stood there for like 5 minutes the waitress- host person looked at them...never greeted them-never said a thing and the two ladies eventually walked out...looking irritated. All my food was COLD...and it was not that busy-like at all. I visited in the middle of the day on a weekday. Food took forever to get out-but I will assure you my bill came out swiftly- my sandwich was supposed to come with Chips ZERO- I think soup was ladled out first then sat there until my sandwich was done. The tomato soup also had a weird curry taste (I love curry- but it was unexpected and cold- just plain gross like they did not wash out the put and it had a leftover taste). Subpar food and horrible service. Don't bother- read more

Popped in for a latte on a Saturday afternoon. They have a ton of beer options, seating, and the service was great! They have a bare bones coffee menu and carry nondairy options- oat, almond and soy. I had an iced vanilla oat milk latte that was delicious. A fun and funky little place and I'm looking forward to going back and grabbing a drink! read more

If I could give 10 stars I would! I can't think of a single way this place isn't amazing! If I lived here, I'd be here every day! They allow dogs inside, which is already 5 stars for me. The decor is cute and homey, with bandanas as napkins (Yay eco friendly). Then, there's the food! Everything on the menu is drool worthy, so it took us quite a bit of debating to settle on splitting the Frida and the Monte Cristo. The Frida can be done in tacos or a burrito, but we did a burrito. While we waited for our food, we got a kissmosa (pineapple mimosa) and coffee. They also brought us water and it had a cucumber in it. Yum! The mimosa was delicious - not overpoweringly sweet, and not too bitter. Just right! Our food came perfectly warm but not to hot to dig right into! Both dishes were amazing. They tasted so fresh, plus the Frida comes standard with avo. The salsa with the burrito and the jam with the sandwich were the perfect complements. Both came with fresh fruit that was seasonal and wonderful. I hate when you get fruit that is mushy and nasty. This was the oppposite! Fresh kiwi, watermelon, orange, grapes, and even some honeydew. I was in heaven! Great service too; I can't wait to return! read more

What can I say to express how much I love Kiss Cafe? It's like a good friend, a fixture of humanity in a quickly changing city, providing real comfort food and just the absolute best staff and patrons. Just approaching Kiss along the sidewalk, I can smell the waft of satisfaction I'm about to enjoy. Inside, there's a wide variety of single beers for sale, usually one or two baked goods (like cookies), and a TV or two showing comfort romcoms and sitcoms on mute (like Schitts Creek). The people behind the counter and in the kitchen are just wonderful. As far as food, my faves are the hot pressed tuna melt, big cheese, the caprese, jambalaya, and affogoto. I bike or drive from where I live in Fremont just for this experience. Street parking is generally in the neighborhood to the north across Market St (like along 28th Ave or 56th St). I'd say it's intermittent dog-friendly: if your dog behaves, no one would say anything. Kiss, you're amazing. read more

Kiss Cafe feels like "Cheers" except with kids and dogs!They made us feel at home, and our whole party loved everything we ordered. Highlights: BLT with avocado, three egg scrambles, and that pretzel! We'll be back and thanks for making our youth soccer team queens for a day! read more

Kiss Cafe - Hospitality - Cafes Near Me - Ballard, Washington

Friendly service, solid sandwich, and a great beer recommendation. I wouldn't travel across town specifically to go here, but this was a great spot to stop for lunch while I was roaming around Ballard. The staff was really friendly and I accidentally got a whole sandwich for the price of a half! If you want to try a beer or grab a quick and simple bite, stop in. read more

Lucy was so sweet and the veggie sandwich was yummy!! Great lil lunch spot in ballard

So happy. I got the Tom and Jerry (+ turkey). Wow, so flavorful, great textures, fresh, and not overpriced as things go around here. Decent, creative tap list in addition to a large and varied bottle/can selection. Really nice bartender guy. Overall 5/5, will be back! read more

Kiss Cafe - Tom and Jerry with turkey - Cafes Near Me - Ballard, Washington

My wife and I are visiting family in Seattle and stopped at the KISS café for lunch based its 4 1/2 star rating on yelp . The sandwiches were outstanding ! My mother was from New Orleans so I ordered jambalaya as a side it was also great . The staff was very friendly and helpful and the food was so good we purchased a $100 gift certificate for our son's 38th birthday . They have a unique Drinking club that you can join at the café !! Once you drink 100 beers you become a member of their drinking club. This entitles you to a unique glass kept in a numbered slot at the café for your use ! I Highly recommend this fun spot read more

Awesome Patio! 2nd time in. 1st time server was awesome! This time the server was kind of a smart ass (in a non-smiling rude way and not a funny haha way) when I asked how big a cup of soup is and how big their bowls of soup are ("the cups are the size of a cup and the bowls are a size of a bowl"). But the *bowl* of Jambalaya was delicious and with the perfect kick! Beers were good too both times. We also had a wrap and a grilled cheese with a side of chips - I snagged a bite of both and everything was delicious. read more

Let me start by saying that all of the staff were lovely. I had my baby with me and everyone was so kind to her. They've also got highchairs which always makes my life a whole lot easier. Now for the food and beer: everything was great! I had the lunch combo with tomato soup and the Dagwood sandwich. Both were terrific. And the beer was wonderful. In case it's helpful: there were four us plus a baby, we came in at noon on a Friday and had zero wait to sit down. read more