I stopped by on a Saturday morning, and it was quite busy. Parking was easy nearby. I opted to…read moreorder from their walk-up window instead of going inside. They had a large selection of baked goods and pastries. Their cinnamon roll seemed popular, as it was already sold out. I ordered the chocolate chip cookie, banana bread, and carrot cake. The chocolate chip cookie was excellent. It had a nice texture with the right amount of chocolate and salt on top. The banana bread was good, but it was a bit dry for my preference. The carrot cake was tasty with just the right amount of frosting.

Sidekick compares favorably with my top tier of coffee shops in the broader area, including Bequest…read morein Mill Creek, 5 Stones in Kirkland, and Diva Espresso in Kenmore. It does the three things I care about most in a coffee shop well: good coffee, a space you actually want to spend time in, and consistently good service. Food & Drink: The coffee is legitimately good--not great, but good. They pull a good espresso shot and are solid across the espresso drinks. "The Local" is my go-to--a latte lightly sweetened with maple syrup from Woodinville Whiskey. It adds enough sweetness to be interesting without overwhelming the coffee. They also have a good selection of milk options and some seasonal/unusual rotating items (Blueberry Pancake Cold Brew happened to be on the menu recently). They don't, however, have a wide variety of straight black coffee options. Both the quality and variety of the pastries are high, with a few gluten-free options as well. I particularly like the savory scones. They also carry some useful non-pastry items like yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, and string cheese. Pricing leans moderate to high, although that's pretty traditional for Woodinville. Ambiance & Service: This may be where Sidekick separates itself most. Lots of windows and natural light, plenty of room, and a good variety of seating with sofas, chairs, high tops, and tables. There is also substantial outdoor seating during the summer. It's a welcoming area. There is even a "walk-up" outdoor window for ordering. Noise level is moderate. You can comfortably work here, although I wouldn't try to take a call. Outlets are available along the exterior wall seating. Service has consistently been very good. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and does a good job with the drinks. It feels like a place that is well run rather than simply a nice space with good coffee. The biggest weakness is parking. There is street parking and some garage parking, but parking is problematic in general. Construction throughout 2025 and 2026 has made an already challenging situation noticeably worse. Final Thoughts: Four stars. Sidekick is my favorite coffee shop in Bothell/Woodinville and firmly in my top tier for the broader area. The combination of good espresso, high-quality pastries, very good service, and one of the better coffee shop spaces around makes it an easy place to want to return to, even if the parking makes it difficult. -AC

Came in with an open mind and wanted to try the croffle from a friend's suggestion. I ordered the…read morestrawberry ice cream croffle but was disappointed by the dryness and artificial strawberry syrup. The ice cream was fine but the syrup ruined the flavor. Would have wished for a more natural syrup or just skip it altogether. Service was very quick, the croffle came out almost instantly. Plenty of seating, not very busy on a Thursday afternoon.

We found One Bite Cafe when searching for new interesting food on the Eastside of Seattle and their…read morecroffles immediately caught our interest. The cafe is in a small outdoor shopping area with many other shops and restaurants sharing one big parking lot. It was not crowded when we arrived so we parked right in front of the cafe. The inside is big enough with a good amount of tables to sit down and enjoy the food and drink. Their menu has a variety of options with the croffles displayed right in front of you so you know what they look like. Their drink is decent but didn't impress us as much as the croffles. This was our first time trying croffles so it may not apply to everyone. They have both the sweet (with fruits) and salty (with meats) options and that fits us perfectly because we have different tastes. The croffles were crispy, not too sweet, and I think they would pair really well with a cup of tea or coffee for breakfast. In overall, I think it was a great experience. The fact that it is not crowded already makes it a good place for chilling during weekend morning where you can enjoy delicious food and drink.

Cute shop. Ordered a Turkish coffee that comes with a little Turkish delight. So many of their…read morepastries looked sooooo good, which I ended up getting the savory pinwheel and love that they even heat it up as well.

Came here a handful of weeks ago to meet a friend for coffee, and I'd say it's good enough to come…read moreback to. Friendly service which is always nice and so often not the norm these days. As I pondered over the menu they recommended their lavender oat matcha on their specialty drinks menu that I hadn't yet noticed, so I went with that. It was okay. I'd go with a coffee next time instead since I make a better matcha at home. I was disappointed to see a separate menu only after seating ourselves outside that advertised turkish coffee. I'd come in the back door from the parking garage (free 90(?) min parking directly behind them) so didn't even see this menu posted out front until it was too late. Next time... I also had a breakfast bagel with lebneh, kalamata olives, cucumber, tomato, hard boiled egg, cream cheese, and feta. It was decent. I like that there's seating inside and out front. I noticed that they're dog friendly as several people went in with their dogs and ordered them their own little cuppa (ahem... puppa). I'll bring my little bestie next time.

We three came for lunch. I often come by to pick up a pain au chocolate…read more - Pain au chocolat: 5.0. Remain outstanding. LUNCH: - Mediterranean Quiche: 5.0. They both loved it. - Jambon Beurre Bageuette sandwich: 5.0. Yum. I saved half to eat later as it was plenty. - Salad: 5.0. We all had green salad with our lunch. Fresh and tasty. DRINKS: - Decaf Cortado with Oat Milk: 5.0. - Latte: 5.0 - Matcha Latte (iced): 5.0 SERVICE: 4.5. Professional and attentive. The woman who brought our meal to our table was friendly and discreet. AMBIANCE: 4.5. We dined outside. Inside booths and counter (along window) seats are also available. 2 clean unisex bathrooms.

Bought a waffle, pistachio tart and a cruffin with cream inside. Also 8 oz decaf americano…read more Pastries were not terrible but quite mediocre so I discarded them after couple of bites as I avoid eating food that doesn't taste good. Perhaps the quality of ingredients used is poor/mediocre which always affects the flavor. Coffee was ok.

Café Hagen is my go-to in downtown Kirkland, and I've been enough times, big groups, quiet family…read moremornings, to know it holds up. The seating is the main draw for me: an open interior with booths inside, plus patio tables when the weather cooperates. There's room either way, so it works whether I'm with a crowd or just family wanting something low-key. It gets busy, which makes sense given how popular it is and where it sits downtown, but the wait is always shorter than I'd expect. Service is fast and friendly even on weekends. The food backs it up. It's a Copenhagen-inspired spot with coffee roasted in-house, and everything I've had has been solid, the almond croissant especially. Reliably good, and that's why I keep going back.

The service was nice. The ambiance is cute, definitely gets…read moreloud with the drunk older crowd. The food: we got a few pastries. Anything not in the fridge is absolutely disgusting, completely ridden with flies. They were still selling these pasties that had soooo many flies all over them, It's disturbing. Definitely only get the refrigerated ones. The domos were ok but over priced. The coffee: vanilla latte was ok. Tasted very acidic/under extracted. The cold brew was also bleh. It's an interesting experience, I think we would be back for the pastries if they weren't so covered in flies, but seeing as they are, probably won't be back.

Expensive bc it's in downtown but the sando was food and folks nice there. Sandwich hit the spot…read more Yelp forces a minimum amount of characters used so yeah...

They are revamping their restaurant. They now have bubble tea. Food is till very good. Got a burger…read moreand fries. New menu items and everything.

What a delectable meal after a 4 hour bus ride Came here…read moreafter dropping off our bags at the hotel, since it was just a 5 minute walk away. We came in around 1:45pmish and it wasn't crowded. They had an amazing selection of pastries, though I didn't try any. I got their Caramelized Banana Latte to satisfy my sweet tooth, and it wasn't too banana-flavored nor too sweet; the black sesame in it balanced it nicely. I also got the Urban Pesto, which was SO yum. I was little skeptical of the focaccia - sometimes I find it to be too puffy, and thus hard to eat the sandwich - but this had a lovely panini press on it that made it easy to eat. The in-house herby cheese in the sandwich made each bite just that much more delicious. The staff was also super nice and accommodating to my parents' requests and questions. Can't wait to come back to try their other food and bev options!

After having lunch across the street, I decided to check out Cafe Hagen SLU (7/21/26). I had…read morevisited other Seattle locations on upper and lower Queen Anne. I appreciated that this location has both spacious indoor and outdoor seating. Despite being busy, this was not packed with ample seating still available and not cramped. Nice chill vibe with good music, healthy foliage and pleasant indoor decor, with a reasonable unidirectional service line. Tempting pastry case with savory and sweet choices, the usual bevs, as well as, cocktails. Vibrant place to visit solo or meetups with others. The 16oz iced mokka (mocha) I had was well crafted. Both counter folks were personable and welcoming. I was able to sit at a two top and remain cool during my brief visit on that hot Tuesday early afternoon. They've been an indie (Cafe Hagen/Freya) that has expanded to many locations: here in SLU, two on Queen Anne, downtown on 5th, at Dexter, the Waterfront, Freya in Pike Place Market and Nordic Museum in Ballard, plus sites over in Bellevue and Kirkland. Support local!

If you are looking for a coffee place in Bothell it is likely that Ladro will end up in your…read morefuture. There are not too many coffee place in Bothell. I've been a few times and went again recently. The staff members are friendly and it was busy the last time I went. I like the parking lot, location and indoor/outdoor seating. I had a latte and an orange scone. The latte was good. The flavor of the scone was nice with the hint of orange being just right. There were some interesting items in the case with a variety of options and plenty to choose from too. There are so many options driving further south off of 405 but if in Bothell this local Place certainly is an easy place to hit up!

Go to place for weekend coffee. Visited this place multiple times over the past few years. The…read moretaste has been consistent. I mainly visit for the cozy ambiance. But recently they added additional tables to accommodate more customers. This has slightly reduced the coziness that used to be there in the past. But the service is great as usual. I always get the cortado and hot cocoa. Always good and consistent.

Love Zulus! The atmosphere and the food are both incredible for anyone who enjoys table top gaming,…read moreand even if you don't know what that is, if you go for strictly to food, it's well worth the journey for the adventure to get into the space and try anything on the menu! 10/10 every time I journey up north to visit!

My partner and I wanted to stop by to pick up a board game and oh my this place is soo vibey. We…read moredidn't get any of their food so this review is about the store and service. Experience (4/5) I've been to the Lynnwood location but this one is much much cooler! It has multiple levels and several rooms all decorated to feel like a rustic tavern. The Lynnwood one is more open concept which isn't as cozy but definitely more spacious if that's what you're looking for. They have a wonderful selection of games and cards, a corner dedicated to graded cards, stairs leading to a D&D room, a front counter with a food/beer menu, and my favorite part- the outdoor patio next to the front door. We quickly made our purchase and left but I'm really hoping to come back and play a board game on the patio soon! Service (5/5) The staff here are extremely kind and attentive. They are also very community centered which I love.

Service was stellar. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. We went to Noon on a recommendation…read morefrom friends. Did not disappoint. Husband and I shared the Noon mixed grill and had the eggplant appetizer. Both were delicious. Great experience and quality food. Will definitely be going back.

Noon Café is a family-owned Persian/Iranian eatery in a plaza called Totem Square with plenty of…read moreparking. Noon Café is a casual family diner offering traditional grilled kababs (aka kebab), appetizers, sandwiches, and pizzas - all Persian/Iranian style. The interior is basic, decorated with photos of Iranian landmarks (I assume). Currently, they have a memorial due to the ongoing war. (Peace to all...) Service is warm and friendly. Be sure to ask questions if the dish names are unfamiliar. The Food: Soltani, $32.99 - 4 Stars Soltani includes one skewer of Koobideh (ground beef) and one skew of Barg (flank steak). Both are well-seasoned with excellent flavor. We ordered the flank steak medium rare, but it was medium with no pink inside. The steak was tolerable, not as tender as it could have be. This dish was served with rice per the menu. After I saw another table has their kabab served with a bread, I asked the server. She said other than rice, there is a choice of Persian bread (flat bread with sesame) and salad. Curious that wasn't in the menu nor did she say it. Not a dealbreaker. Her reply did raise my eyebrow. Zaboon, $16.99 - 3 Stars Menu: Veal tongue, simmered and fried, tomato, pickles, parsley Based on the description, the texture completely threw me off. The meat is mushy to the point of spreadable. The flavor is light with minimum seasoning. I applied hot sauce liberally to the sandwich. Portion size is large. I ate only half. Fries, $6.99 - 3 Stars Menu: Golden and crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside Some pieces aren't crispy enough. Some pieces are too thick such that the inside has the potato gritty texture. The sauce is a house-created flavor. We like the sauce more than we like the fries. The food is closer to 3.5 Stars. I like the family vibe and am rounding up to 4 Stars for the overall rating.