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    Koto Jelly Coffee

    4.2 (102 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Coffee jelly
    Jason Y.

    This place is right next door to my favorite coffee shop in seattle, url. Parking is a nightmare around this neighborhood so if you can find some street parking nearby, consider yourself lucky. It was my first time here with some friends who were visiting. Got the coffee jelly drink, yuzu avocado toast, and the hojicha milk jelly ice cream. Everything was really good. The coffee jelly really surprised me as i've never had jelly made from coffee before but that combined with the milk made for an enjoyable experience. The hojicha milk jelly ice cream was great as well but the yuzu avocado toast was amazing! All three of us shared it but we were amazed how the yuzu flavor cut through the avocado toast. sooo good. Would definitely come by again if i am ever in the area. Inside is pretty small with only about 3-4 tables. Great for a quick bite and a sit down but pretty small to stay and study. I would go next door to url.

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    Rima Z.

    An absolutely delightful experience. Serene vibes, an elegant interior with lovely music playing in the background. Ive never tried jelly drinks, so threw myself on the mercy of the server. He was patient, knowledgeable, and guided my selection expertly with good humor. He tailored the matcha jelly to my palate by adding 5 grams of liquid matcha, and suggested I try it for the level of sweetness (it's typically 15 grams). It was perfect. The accompanying yuzu avocado toast was exquisitely presented and was an excellent balance of flavors. The bread was perfectly toasted, with a light spread of yuzu marmelade, The avocado was perfectly ripe, garnished with thinly sliced radish and sprinkled with micro greens and seasoned salt. A light and refreshing lunch at à fair price. Go out of your way to visit!

    Jelly coffee affogato
    Jidapa A.

    Stumbled upon Koto by accident during my trip to Seattle and what a lucky find! As a huge jelly lover, I was so excited to see their menu. I tried the Jelly Coffee + Affogato and the Jelly Matcha + Matcha Latte. Love it both - Jelly Coffee Affogato: The rich coffee flavor cuts through the sweetness of the ice cream perfectly. The jelly adds a great chewy texture. - Jelly Matcha Latte: High-quality matcha, creamy, and well-balanced (not overly sweet). The cafe is small but cute, and the staff are very welcoming. If you're a fan of jelly drinks or unique desserts, don't miss this place

    Jelly Coffee, Jelly Matcha Latte, Pizza Toast
    Generous Y.

    Koto is definitely unique and I was particularly excited because I'm a fan of "drinking desserts" as that's practically the concept of boba. Location is a bit out of the way, not particularly convenient or close to other hot spots, but worth a visit every now and then. Parking is rough as it's street parking but not terrible for Seattle because the location is a bit out of the way. Definitely a bit pricey for the volume, but it's unique and does require more effort to make. Jelly Matcha Milk - while very fun to slurp up, the matcha flavor wasn't as strong as I imagined. Possibly me being picky with all the matcha spots around these days because the matcha flavor was present, just could be a bit stronger since the liquid base here is just milk. In the future I'd simply opt for the matcha latte. Gelatinous texture was perfect, like al dente pasta, and it held up well so the consistency was also perfect.

    Jelly coffee with milk
    Huong N.

    Have been wanting to try Koto Jelly Coffee, so took the opportunity to try it out since I'm back in Seattle for the weekend! The workers were so nice and the inside of the shop itself was clean and tidy. There are also a few spots to sit and enjoy your drinks. I got the jelly coffee affogato and it was so delicious! Would recommend letting the ice cream melt some first and give it a good mix, but with the espresso, it is the perfect amount of sweetness. You can add extra sugar if you want, but honestly I don't think you need it. The jelly coffee is also so smooth and adds the perfect little texture to the drink. My friend got the jelly coffee with milk and he really enjoyed it. You can pick your milk (oat milk, whole, half and half or skim milk) as well. Will definitely come back to try more drinks in the future.

    Fenny C.

    Japanese jelly coffee and matcha spot in Broadway. Parking: hate it. You can't park in front of the store, due to bike lane. So you need to find surrounding area, which is challenging, very hard. Service: they are so sweet, these Japanese ladies are so kind. The older lady saw us taking our photos and asked how we found out about their store. We told them it has been in our list to go, the challenge is finding parking is not worth our time and energy. She understood. She's looking into 2nd location, we told them go to Redmond town center area, lots of new cafe and restaurants are opening such as Dave hot chicken, salt and straw, and most of all free parking. So keep your eyes peeled for future location. We ordered: Jelly coffee with milk Jelly matcha - matcha latte Cookies: granola cookie l, hojicha and matcha, and coffee cookie, the same coffee based they use for latte. Seating: indoor only They also have parfait, toast and more.

    Valerie Y.

    I really like the concept but I am sad to report that the jelly matcha + matcha latte was just not it. The jelly had the strangest texture; yes it was soft but it also had a skin around it that felt... curdled? The milk didn't really blend with the matcha syrup so it felt like I was getting three parts of the drink separately each time I drank a little bit. It was pretty expensive, which I understand for the concept, but I ended up throwing the drink away after getting halfway through. I have heard better things about the coffee jelly :/

    Royal P.

    There's something magical about the coffee jelly here - it's drinkable and dissolves in your mouth but not while it's in the drink. Furthermore, it's plant-based. At first, when I got my drink, I was a little worried that the jelly would not work with the straw, but there were no issues at all. I got the jelly coffee and milk, which was their signature drink. The first half of the drink was really amazing - strong coffee flavor, great jelly texture, and high-quality half-and-half. You really need to mix the drink before drinking for the best results. However, towards the end of the drink there were some acidic notes, which I think is from the coffee itself. I did read about their coffee supplier, and while I'm glad they use a local roaster, I'm not a huge fan of the beans (having tried it before myself). Everything in this shop is well-crafted and intentional, and the staff is really nice. The tables here are pretty tiny and this isn't really a spot to hang out long or to study/work. However, I definitely think their coffee jelly is worth trying and will be back to try the tea flavors next time.

    Eva C.

    Small cute coffee shop that serves their drinks with jelly! They also have some jelly parfaits and jelly orange espresso, which I thought were really unique! Got the jelly milk + hojicha syrup and the jelly matcha + milk and both were delicious! A nice sweet treat after a meal

    Milk jelly w/espresso
    Robyn C.

    Been here since opening and its a nice spot for a niche drink. I don't know anybody else that does coffee jelly like they do and its good! A couple of things would be I wish there was more seating and that their drink came in larger sizes. The service is very friendly, I've seen them explain their drinks to customers and they really want to make sure you get the best drink for yourself. A nice spot to try something new.

    Jelly Matcha + Matcha Latte
    Laura G.

    Jelly Matcha + Matcha Latte: The texture of the jelly in the drink was very interesting. However, the matcha flavor was not very strong. The concept is very cool, and maybe I should try the coffee drinks next time, but the prices are a bit too steep in my opinion. There is some seating inside, but a very small amount. It was a little cramped when we were waiting for our drink after we ordered, as there were groups of people both sitting and waiting on line to order.

    orange espresso jelly
    Isra A.

    I usually stay away from "jellies" because they're often made with gelatin, but this is a vegan jelly spot! Muslim girls rejoice! First off, delicious coffee. I ordered the orange espresso jelly and it was the perfect little drink for a hot summer day, very refreshing but not too sweet. I'm tempted to go back and buy some of their beans because the espresso was that good. On that note- great service. The barista was very well informed and lovely to talk to. The vibe was very cute. Definitely a spot you can sit and enjoy your drink with a friend or grab it to go and walk around cap hill. It's smaller than URL (sorry gotta bring them up because they're literally right next door), but 1000% worth stopping in and trying one of their drinks. I will be back to try one of the matcha jellies or the espresso tonic (or both). Parking - street parking, pretty tough to secure, so I'd walk here!

    Matcha jelly with milk
    Mike L.

    Koto specializes in jelly based drinks. They make the coffee or matcha into soft jelly and then add in some milk. There were some seasonal drinks and for August when I visited, they were highlighting orange (things like an orange espresso). Inside is pretty cute and simple. If you're in a rush, they even have a takeout window but fyi they still require a few minutes to combine the ingredients before you. I got the jelly coffee with milk and the jelly matcha with milk. I like the jelly matcha more as it was pretty earthy and deep in flavor. The jelly coffee was slightly bitter and I prefer it not as a jelly. Overall each drink was about $8 but unless you really like jelly, they were just okay. PS if you order to go, you can have them pack your drink separately and when you're ready you can combine and make it "fresh".

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    After hearing about Milk Drunk from several people in the last few weeks, we are so glad we checked…read morethis place out! It 100% lives up to the hype- amazing double fried chicken sandwiches and even more amazing ice cream! I love the different variations of chicken sandwiches they have. We tried the original which had their delicious herbaceous green sauce/aioli and the Homer which tasted so fresh with the veggies and whipped garlic sauce that accompany the fried chicken. The curly fries are a must if you're here & looking for a savory snack. The ice cream is a must, too! We particularly loved the seasonal miso caramel and wish it wasn't only seasonal. There was a line out the door when we went on a weeknight, so I imagine a line is to be expected when you come by, but it moves very quickly as you order at the counter. You'll wait for the ice cream at the counter but if dining in, they'll bring the food when it's ready. I personally didn't mind having dessert first! There's some indoor seating and some outdoor seating. Super casual vibes. Service is pretty quick overall. And we love the convenience that it's right by the light rail station.

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