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I am staying at a hotel two blocks away and needed a snack and warm beverage before my dinner and the hotel recommended Leon coffee house. I looked up their yelp page as well as their Instagram and knew I had to come just to get one of their lattes with their amazing foam art! They have a variety of waffles and sandwiches on the menu that seemed appetizing however because I got here after 3:30 the kitchen was closed but they have a variety of pre-made burritos and sandwiches that you could still buy. I love that they have a huge variety of non-dairy milks including soy which is my favorite. I wanted to get the turmeric latte however I mentioned that I couldn't wait to see the foam art and the Baristas told me that due to the light color of the latte, it would be difficult to see the foam art so I instead ordered the red velvet latte with soy and it was as delicious as it was cute! I also got the egg and sausage cheese burrito and it was chock full of eggs and sausage... very filling. The decor and seating options are plentiful upstairs and downstairs. They also have free pineapple infused water for guests to drink which I appreciate. Seems like a popular spot for UW students to do work as there are lots of outlets for their laptops.
Highly recommend the mango latte. It's smooth, strong, and very refreshing with a really nice balance of flavors that makes it stand out. Service was efficient and fast on a Thursday morning. The interior is bright and spacious with plenty of seating, making it a great spot to catch up or get some work done. They also offer food options like bagels, burritos, and tamales, which is a nice bonus. I also loved the cute designs they put on their hot café drinks. There's a good selection of interesting specialty beverages here, so I'll definitely be back to try more.
I love going there because of their food and drinks that are Mexican inspired drinks mixed with other styles of drinks . I love their chicken sandwiches and when you order food it comes with tostada on the side . The cafe itself has a beautiful interior decor and the staff are nice as well.
So so so cute, love it. My coffee was really good and sweet and I liked it. Exactly how I like my coffee, cute looking and very sweet. Wanted to get iced but I wanted the cute decor. Service was pretty nice and the spot is pretty cute.
Came here to do some work. This place is a very cute coffee shop with an upstairs that they label as the computer camping room. I sat up here and was able to easily find a table with an outlet nearby if needed. I ordered a horchata latte and a concha to snack on. I enjoyed both of these here. I would definitely come back here.
Leon Coffee House is both a great place to study and a good place to grab fun drinks with friends. My personal favorite is the Chai, which is served hot in a mug. They also have food, which I have never tried. When ordering up front, the staff are helpful and welcoming.
I recently went with my friend to Leon Coffee House for a quick chat. It's super cute inside and I like the eclectic decor. The menu is so creative and really shines the latin vibe that the cafe offers. My server was very nice and made the latte 3d art as soon as i asked if they do it for the drink i was ordering. i got the CUTEST kitty however, my friend got a similar hot drink and didn't get and latte art so i hope that they can keep the art consistent for every customer. i loved the taste of my flan latte that they pair with a free biscoff biscuit and would come here again in a heartbeat! also check out the cute pillows near the front- you will not be disappointed
Super cute big cafe! The pink vibe is so cute! Service is friendly but to find places that cater to my specific diet of low sugar- no sugar items is hard. The only sugar free options they really had was the cold brew or the hot tea options. I wanted to try some of their specialty drinks but the options were very, very minimal. I do think that they have lots of potential but may not be specifically for me. It was also a little strange that they gave out tickets for you to come up and get your order. The last coffee shop really catered to the senior population and brought out the drinks and food when ordering. Again, it might just be my one preference of a cafe experience .
To be honest the experience was average. Blown away by the cafe being soooo cute! Latte art doesn't disappoint and upstairs has a cute Barbie box and swing chair for photo opportunities! However service is a little questionable and food and drink is a bit bland and average. I went in for a brunch around 10:30-11:30am time on a Sunday. Cashiers weren't overly friendly but not rude just very distracted it seemed and I wasn't offered a punch card or told I was charged extra for something.... I ordered the 12oz horchata latte and chilaquiles with no sour cream and extra salsa. After I got home looking at my emailed receipt I noticed I was charged a whole $1 more for extra avocado??? I didn't receive extra avocado and no mention of that charge being made to my purchase...also never asked for any extra avocado. I felt that was a bit weird and sneaky tbh. Confusing. I should be told if I'm being charged extra for something... Not much avocado even in the dish tbh. It would make sense if I was charged for extra salsa but idk weird...made it feel a bit untrustworthy for me as a paying customer. The food did come out before the drink. Chilaquiles were okay. I finished my plate. Salsa is not spicy and dish was average. Horchata latte was so cute but bland...where was the cinnamon? I am a bit disappointed as I had high hopes but the experience was mediocre being honest. I don't see myself returning here really unless I'm in the mood to hang and take cute pics with my boyfriend or friends and get a cute latte art. Definitely a cute spot but if you're looking for good coffee there are better options in the area like sip house. I was so excited to try their chilaquiles, me encantan los chilaquiles, pero aquí fue un poco decepcionante. Ojalá hubiera tenido una mejor experiencia, pero aún así disfruté del ambiente.
I've tried a ton of drinks here the past few months so here is a review of everything I've tried thus far: Overall I really like the drinks here. Super well priced and relatively affordable. Food appears to be from Costco or made with Costco ingredients. My only complaint is drinks are not very hot. If you take it to go and don't drink it for a while it will get lukewarm fast, but on the bright side, ok to drink immediately. Grab a punch card for a free drink after 10 drinks purchased! Service is impeccable. No issues. Ambiance is casual, great for studying. Fav drinks: mango latte, mocha diablo Mexican mocha: the first time I tried it I thought it was ok and that it could use more cinnamon. The second time around, I ended up liking it more. It's not too sweet Matcha latte: tasted exactly like a matcha pocky. So probably not the best quality matcha, but it was sweet and fun. I'd get this again. Butterfly latte: great butterfly pea flavor! Sweet. I think this would be a great option for kids. Mocha Diablo: It's literally their mocha but spicier, as in it warms the back of your throat and a bit of your tongue. It is amazing to drink on a very cold winter day, which is how I enjoyed it. Super flavorful. I drank this drink SO fast it was so good. 100% would get again Mango latte: wasn't sure what to expect with this but I really enjoyed it! I debated on whether to get it cold or hot (because warm mango sounds gross) but I got it hot and ended up really enjoying it! Mango flavor is not strong but it lends a slight fruity, sweetness to the coffee that was very pleasant. Would get again. Velvet latte: this did remind me of a red velvet cake the first few sips before tasting mainly like sweet milk. Very milky but super cute with the red/pink color. Another good option for kids. Personally would not get this again. Maybe I should try it with a shot of espresso? Americano: great. Just what you would expect. Horchata latte: Good but way too sweet for me. I couldn't detect a lot of cinnamon or almond flavor unfortunately. It is very creamy however and while you can taste the coffee, it's not very strong. Would love another espresso shot in this or make it less sweet. I ended up putting some drip into it when I got to my office. I would not get this one again, sadly. Crema de leche: a little forgettable tbh. I wouldn't get this again Turmeric latte: I add a shot. It was fine. I tasted the turmeric. It would be nice if it was spiced with something else. It is chalky at the bottom
This was a super cute coffee shop and cafe that was right across the street from our hotel. What a great find! We had the ham, egg and cheese croissant, the turkey sandwich and for a little sweet treat... the churro waffle (our fav!). The decor was colorful and fun. The girls behind the counter were very sweet and quick to take our order. They are also known for their latte art, but we already had coffee. We would return here just to see what cool art they put on our latte! Lots of seating too!
Leon is a solid coffee shop for a pick-me-up and getting some work done. If you get a hot drinks, they will make you the cutest latte art! I got a hot matcha latte and they made me a shrek - so cute! Their drinks are definitely on the sweeter side though. Leon is centrally located in U District, so you'll always see people studying and working here but it's never hard to find a table.
1 year ago
4 years ago
The interior is very cute, aesthetic, instagramable, and cozy. The have fresh flowers at the tables. The lattes have unique and really cute art. The drinks taste good and are pretty cute and are average priced considering that your paying for the barista's talent as well. You won't find these cute art on the drinks at many other places. Many people are working/studying there. It's pretty busy but there's a good amount of tables/seats. I'd recommend coming and it's a fun and cute experience! read more
I'm a hunt for a unique coffee experience here at Leon's you'll get that. We were doing some errands in the area and we stumbled across this cute coffee place. We just arrived before peak hours so the place was empty. We ordered the caprese sandwich, americano and a latte that they added a cute panda art on it. The place was very well decorated. Love the umbrellas on the ceiling to the very rainbow stairs. We got a chance enjoy our food and drinks upstairs where there's a cute pink spot and a purple swing. We took bunch of photos. The bathroom is also decorated with well known actors and actresses super creepy but cool. You'll need a key to get in. There is no parking lot for this coffee shop it's just street parking available. Staff were super cool and friendly too! read more
2 years ago
Staff were friendly. Order and pick up at counter. Bus your own table. Plenty of seating between up and downstairs. Cute decor, this place is all about aesthetic appearance, more so than the flavor of the food. It wasn't bad but it tasted quite sweet and artificial. The Nutella in the crepe seemed a watered down, probably for ease of preparation. The strawberries were freshly cut. There were multiple places for photo ops including a rope swing and life size Barbie box up stairs. read more
The almond toast pastry was excellent and the Chai tea latte was one of the best I've had. My partner really enjoyed the Cafe Madrid as well. Super cute and comfy furnishings! Peppy pleasant service. It's fairly small, and half the seating is upstairs, so maybe don't bring your 99 year old granny here. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Food was very good and reasonably priced. The cafe was super cute, and the service was impeccable. Can't wait to go back! read more
2 years ago
So cute and friendly service! I got a tamale which was good. But honestly, the coffee sucked (despite being so cute!) I got the 8oz Mexican mocha with soy milk, and for over $6 I wanted ... something. But it was pretty bland, I didn't taste much chocolate or coffee, maybe a hint of spice? My friend got the cold brew which she gave away because it was straight up gas station quality. There's too much good Seattle coffee to come back, except maybe for the food. read more
Honestly I came in here after lunch near by because I needed to use the restroom--and I ended up ordering a Cortado and my friend ordered a hot chocolate. The decor is loud and fun and eclectic, the umbrellas are especially insta-worthy. I didn't realize this was a Moore coffee shop style cafe, so I was very pleasantly surprised to see literally, the cutest coffee art ever!!! The drink itself was also great! It was really busy with a line out the door on a Saturday afternoon, but there were still a few people working on laptops. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area. read more
2 years ago
Located in University District, this coffee shop has such fun vibes and decor. The food and menu is Mexican inspired with some really interesting flavors. I got the red velvet latte and it was delicious.!To top it off, the drinks also have some cute latte art. Definitely recommend this coffee shop for yummy coffee and aesthetic interior!! read more
4 years ago
I love Moore Coffee so I was excited to see Leon Coffee House open here in the U District. I ordered the cafe Madrid which was really nice and sweet. The latte art is truly the best part though. It's fun to come here for the latte art but it gets super packed in here so may not be the most comfort space if you want some space. But always worth going back to. read more
Really yummy waffles with lots of fruit on them. They do cute latte art and the drinks are really yummy as well. There's a second floor for those who like to work in coffee shops, and there's even a cute pink room for quick photo shoots! read more
I went here for a Sunday morning breakfast/brunch and this place is very Instagrammable! From the interior to the food itself, everything to the finest details looks so nice. We got the horchata latte, Nutella mocha, caprese waffle, matcha waffle, and chorizo breakfast sandwich. Prices are excellent as the coffee is very high quality and pretty but at the price of a standard latte in a coffee shop. Each waffle is $9.75+tax and the breakfast sandwich is $5.90+tax. It's hard to beat these prices for brunch at this caliber elsewhere. The coffee is a bit sweet but fairly strong. The latte art is excellent and unique, and they seem to choose a random one for you, but it doesn't hurt to ask if you can get a specific one. The waffles are quickly prepared and made to order, and the texture is soft and slightly crispy. Even though they look small because of the rectangular shape, it is actually a sizable portion. I love the slight matcha taste from the matcha waffle, and it is not too sweet, my favorite level of sweetness. The chorizo breakfast sandwich is packed with calories and the croissant is fairly crunchy as it seemed twice baked. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place for a casual hangout spot / quick meal / date! read more
4 years ago
Super cute coffee shop and one of my fav places to study. Pretty sure this place is Women and Hispanic owned so I always like to support. Really yummy coffee drinks, wifi, and restrooms. Haven't tried the food or pastries yet but they look yummy! Cute latte art too and always appreciate the complimentary cookie. read more
A colorful vibrant coffee house in the U District. I like that it's within one block from the light rail station. The moment my friends and I walked in we noticed the unique artistic flair on the walls and ceiling. Lively music played in the background keeping customers energetic and upbeat. Latte art is the huge draw (I had a Mocha; one of my friends had the Horchata) but it's also a great place for inspiration on a creative project. Although the seating area was busy, there was a continuous rotation of people moving in and out. I think people were pretty mindful about not overstaying their welcome. What can I say, it's a popular cafe! read more
Great atmosphere. The coffee is huge it is two floors. So there is a lot tables on the ground floor and also the floor above it. Apart from the good selection of tables and seating there are also props throughout the coffee shop to take pictures with. One prop was this beautiful flower wall and another was this cool phone booth. The owners really paid attention to detail when designing this place. I got a one of the iced lattes, it was very good not too sweet. read more
3 years ago
Super nice and ambient setting in the u district area. The food was tasty but the savory waffles were on the sweeter side for my liking. 100% would recommend getting a latte if you ever get a chance to visit because they make the cutest latte art I've ever seen in the Seattle area! They also have the prettiest detailing on their napkins and some cute photo spots ttake your Instagram pictures :) read more
This place is amazing! The ambiance is adorable and cozy and I love that it's Latino owned and they have so many Mexican specialties here. Not your run of the mill Seattle coffee house. You can get chilaquiles, tamales, Mexican mocha and more. Yummy waffles and bagels too. Great service too. Everyone is so nice! Definitely come in here! read more
One of those cutesy type of cafes except the product actually lives up to standard and isn't just "for the gram" although you still do want to capture it "for the gram". This is a few coffee shops that offer very detailed latte art that's more than a simple leaf or heart. I ordered a horchata latte and it tasted exactly like the horchata drink except with coffee. I was surprised at how busy this place was for a random weekday during an odd hour, it was hard to find seating even if there's 2 floors, but then realized that this is University district and there will be plenty of students hanging around, probably not leaving any time soon either since they are studying. This is quite a far drive for me, but I enjoyed my horchata latte so much that I drove all the way here the following week. Tell me about your experience if you've been here or is going to after reading this review:) read more
Perfect place to take aesthetic pictures, drink cute lattes, and study. All the lattes were really sweet, which is great for sweet tooth lovers. I got their pink velvet latte and it's so good! They do random latte art for each cup. Upstairs is a pink aesthetic and you can take photos on the flower swing and in a Barbie box. read more
4 years ago
I've been wanting to stop in here for a while because I always see the cutest photos from inside. I'm happy I finally got the chance to go. We came to study for a few hours so we sat upstairs. The tables were incredibly spacious. I liked the little walls for privacy/separation. The music was a little loud, but my table was closest to the upstairs speaker. With headphones on it was totally fine! I got the seasonal iced Mint Matcha drink with oat milk. It was really good! Definitely a more mint than matcha taste, but the mint wasn't overbearing. It was a nice mild drink, in my opinion. I'd love to come back and try a hot drink to see the foam art for myself. read more
5 years ago
So many cafes in U District come and go but I hope this one is going to stay for a very long time. The exterior doesn't look promising, but the interior is just fabulous! It's a two-floor cafe with a photo zone upstairs. Many tables upstairs have a small partition (: Drinks are great too. I tried mango latte (8 oz for $4.50 as of March 2022) and Cafe Madrid (12 oz for $4.85). Everything was good. I suggest taking 12 or 16 oz. I finished my mango latte in three sips (: They also add the cutest latte art! Napkins deserve a separate mention. These are not your boring napkins, these are regal! I also would like to compliment the music choice! Overall, great experience. Will come back soon to try food and desserts read more
3 years ago
I stopped into this coffee shop to do some work on Friday afternoon. There's lots of parking nearby, and found this was one of the shops that stayed opened past 5pm. I got the horchata latte and it was pretty good, it was a little bit sweeter than I expected.. maybe from the almond extract? The coffee came out fast, there was no line but a steady crowd after I sat down. I sat upstairs at the bar but there were lots of tables open. There's two floors of seating, a bathroom and lots of wifi options (their guest network, xfinity, eduroam). The decorations were cute, lots of neon shops & antique furniture. read more
This is a fun, beautiful, super creative stop! The coffee, art, music and ambiance were great! The coffee drinks are so cute and delicious. It's a loft set up so there is plenty of space and varied seating configurations. There's an adorable barbie closet upstairs that you can stand in like you're in a barbie toy box haha. I have to be honest, we might have got an off day in terms of the food, the waffle sandwich I got wasn't my fave (could be yours tho!) and there was a bit of hair/ fluff and kitchen smudges on the plate. The bf liked their turkey sandwich and the chips they serve are good and thicc. Despite that initial food experience I'll for sure be bringing friends and fam here for coffee and vibes and to try out their other menu options. As chicanos ourselves, we're always looking for bilingual/Latino/chicano spaces, and I think my mom and dad would love to see this awesome creative space! Definitely worth a stop, maybe try their "Mexican power bars" (aka tamales) instead, lol. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
The cutest cafe ever!! Keep in mind those latte's have no coffee so i added a shot of espresso and it was yum :) read more
i absolutely love the latte art! tried the matcha waffle and velvet latte. it was so yummy but if you don't have a sweet tooth, they also serve sandwiches! and for fellow students looking for study spots near university of washington seattle campus, it's so close by that you can walk and you can study on the second floor. it does tend to get crowded but most of them are ordering coffee to go. check out my tiktok to see the inside of this cute brunch/study/instagram cafe https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8rk2DSG/ read more
I took my friend who was visiting Seattle here and we loved it! The staff is really friendly, the decor inside is very cute, and we tried the mango latte and Nutella mocha. I was surprised how yummy the mango latte was - the coffee and mango flavors mixed so well. The Nutella mocha was amazing too because it wasn't too sweet! I definitely will be coming back! read more
Very Instagrammable and goes for the vibes but everything else is eh. A latte costs $6 which is pretty normal and a waffle is $10. Shot of espresso is $4. Upstairs is great for an Instagram shot, but this cafe really relies on that. It gets pretty busy. Very similar to Moore cafe, just different decorations and more seating room. Latte art is very very cute! read more
Really cute Mexican family owned coffee shop next to the Neptune theater. The lattes are really good and come with cute latte art!! Also I really enjoyed the cheese and pepper tamale as well as the salsa that came with it. Plenty of seating downstairs and upstairs. There's free wifi and a designated section upstairs where you can study for an unlimited amount of time. I'll definitely come back here and try the other drinks and pastries. read more
3 years ago
The drinks and atmosphere were cute but one thing that could have been better was the service. I ordered three drinks expecting to get coffee on all of them like everyone else. Coffee art, a lot of times is the reason people come to coffee shops. They called my number when two drinks were on the counter and when I mentioned it to we to go, the lady started to say whoever took my order didn't write that. So they poured it into a to go cup. I asked if they could put the art on top and they said they already made it. I understand that but as a yelper And Instagramer, I would have appreciated it if they would remake it to. Pictures go along way when publicizes read more
2 years ago
Absolutely delicious! The red velvet latte has a semi-sweet flavor, and the ambiance of the cafe was nice. read more
5 years ago
I was in the area and I'm on a mission to find the best coffee shops in the area when I come through. A short walk from a record store I visit, I saw Leon Coffee House. I wasn't sure what to expect and didn't look up any info beforehand. First of all walking in the shop is much bigger than I expected! It's very cute with the decor and is brighter compared to the usual dark wood contemporary or library look of most coffee shops. The menu was huge, not just in coffee but also in food! I only had time for a coffee but I will absolutely try the food next time I stop by! The man at the counter was very friendly and when I told him it was my first time he went through the popular drinks as a suggestion. I went with his suggestion of the horchata latte, even though I'm a religious mocha girl. I got the cutest latte art and my drink was delicious! It definitely had the flavor of horchata but with a little extra kick with the coffee. I was pleasantly surprised with this place from start to finish. I will definitely return and next time I'll make sure I take the time for some food. read more
3 years ago
First - it's almost impossible to find cafés in the area (besides Starbucks) that are open past 5 or 6pm ever since the pandemic. Leon is open until 7:30pm!! Plus, they were super friendly, there's complimentary water, reusable real mugs (and they actually ask!! Yay for the environment!), and fantastic latte art! (I took this pic after walking upstairs, not even carefully - it looked even better when I first picked it up!) And they have a dedicated space for people who are here to spend a few hours on their laptops. Minor suggestions: (1) more SF syrup flavors (2) GF options - I was only here for coffee today, but apparently they don't have any gluten free options... (3) an option to submit an order by phone in advance or something since they get very busy. (4) the bathroom setup could use some work, as it's cumbersome to ask the busy people at the front for a key, esp when you can't tell if someone is already in there instead. A code would make more sense, IMHO. Final note -- It's not your typical coffee shop atmosphere inside...not quite as cozy/warm-feeling as I prefer (actually was a bit hot inside), might be a bit loud for some if doing computer work, but that's no biggie and probably better for staying awake! All in all, fantastic spot - definitely going to come again! read more
1 year ago
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Are dogs allowed inside? Or at least inside briefly to order your coffee, grab & go?
Are dogs allowed?
Curious....same owners as Moore coffee?
It was the same owner, he sold moore coffee and opened leon coffee house.
Question for UDistrict/UW/Seattle old timers...before Leon, this was Xanadu Comics, then (?) Cafe, then a goth spot (?), then Slate. Thanks!
It was Trabant Coffee before Slate, they had the best Chai Lattes.
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