Mas Cafe

Understaffed. Not open Sunday and Monday evenings. The hours listed are incorrect. No place open…read morefor the night staff. The vending machines are horrible. If we order from Door Dash, the fees are extreme and you are paying 50% more than necessary. Stop being so cheap and pay someone overtime to work nights.

Burnt espresso, but what can you expect from Starbucks? Fridge croissant sandwich was delicious,…read moreand they heated it up for me. My food and coffee came out quick.

Oatmeal, ramen, bagels, etc.

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Chips, snack bars, etc.

Fuel Coffee & Books

4.0(135 reviews)

1.6 mi•Montlake

Walkable, but no dogs inside (understandable!). Great reliable drink options and books for sale…read moreinside. Great local spot near the university district.

I stumbled into Fuel Coffee & Books on a morning when the whole neighborhood was still buzzing from…read morea 5K race, so the place was packed. Like, "good luck finding a quiet corner" packed. But honestly? The energy worked. The staff was moving with that calm, unbothered flow only seasoned baristas have. Friendly, attentive, and somehow keeping the line moving without making anyone feel rushed. Respect. Light was flooding every corner; that soft Seattle glow that makes you want to pull out your journal and pretend you live inside a cozy indie film. Ventilation was perfect. Temperature was perfect. Seating options? Abundant. And not the awkward wobbly kind either. This spot is built for lingering. I grabbed a latte, sat down, and immediately fell into an art journaling trance. There's something about being surrounded by curated shelves of books and cute little treasures that just unlocks your brain. It's the kind of place where you look up after ten minutes and somehow an hour passed. This was my first visit, but it's already on my list of "places I'll actually come back to and get work done." A rare category, honestly. If you're looking for a café that feels like a creative reset button; this is a great one.

Atmosphere + kyotobot on the right

Lounge in the front

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KyotoBot and Lye roll

Tea Room Service League

3.0(1 review)

Located on the 3rd floor UW Surgery Center, convenient location, small selection of good quality…read moretea, and gift shop

1.1 mi•University District

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Chayan

4.1(39 reviews)

place is quite spacious with great ambiance. you order from kiosk and they will call your name…read morelater. the drinks: mango tea: ok but will be better if you can give fresh mango cuts instead of dried ones. suggest: having a larger cup if possible for fruit tea... peach oolong milk tea: ok...

Very quick to get boba and located on the side of the Ave closer to my class…read more Ordering was done on the tablet and got my drink quick. Tasted good but I wish there was regular boba.

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Panache

3.5(2 reviews)

Good coffee, quick service, right price…read more I enjoy supporting small local coffee shops and you should too. This isn't so much a boutique to sit down at as it is a grab and go location sitting on the bottom floor of a UW medical center building. Kind of crazy that they staff three people for such a small location but hey, it made my coffee orders be ready for me by the time I finished paying. Nice. Cashier was friendly, he's clearly running the joint. Give him a raise!

Coffee is a little on the weak side compared to Starbucks...went here twice during my husbands…read morehospital stay the second cup I made sure to order an extra shot to satisfy my taste. I'm pretty simple I usually get an americano with sweet n low and cream. They didn't have sweet n low which is ok I guess. Their service wasn't very friendly either time I went there. They do not keep enough sandwiches on hand I went back there at dinner time and had one left to choose from when they still had 2 1/2 hours left till they closed

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Armistice Coffee Roaster

4.3(97 reviews)

0.8 mi•Eastlake

Dog friendly cafe with lots of great seating. The coffee quality was great and there were lots of…read morepeople working from here so the WiFi must be good. Baristas were super friendly too!

Stopped in for coffee and decided to get a pastry as well. Very happy to support a female owned…read moreestablishment and grabbed a latte, cappuccino, and a butter pastry. The coffee was just ok but the pastry was very nice. The staff also warmed up the croissant for me too. There's plenty of seating indoors and outdoors and seems like it will be a nice place to do a call. They also have cocktails too so I bet this place can be lit too.

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Leon Coffee House

4.4(220 reviews)

Leon Coffee House has become one of my favorite places to stop whenever I'm in Seattle visiting the…read moreUniversity of Washington. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the coffee is excellent, and the place has so much character. If you're visiting UW or just in the University District, I definitely recommend stopping by Leon Coffee House. It's one of those places I look forward to coming back to whenever I'm in Seattle.

Very cute cafe with a colorful, pink, lively ambiance and adorable latte art. I ordered a 12 oz…read morelatte with a slice of double chocolate cake. I was surprised that the cake was so cheap around $4 but after the first bite, it tasted like it was from a Safeway bakery, which made me feel a bit scammed. The latte was a very light roast, so the coffee flavor was barely noticeable and it felt more like drinking hot milk. On the positive side, the servers were sweet and friendly. It took about 5-7 minutes to get our drinks, and the place was packed around 1:30 pm on a Saturday.

2.1 mi•University District

Inside the cafe

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Mexican mocha

Zoka Coffee Company / University

3.9(361 reviews)

Locally owned & operated

30 years in business

I have a lot of love for Zoka in Green Lake, as I used to live by there and even played the cello…read morethere back in the day when they had a small stage. This location is also conveniently located for the UW/U village folks and offers the same quality drinks that I came to love at their first location. Love that they have quite a few tables and also outlets so it's a nice spot to work for a bit. Also, with the narrow space, you are never far from a window and natural light during the day. Probably my favorite coffee in the u village area.

The service is ok. Nice enough. Lots and lots of seating. Definitely a very cute place. The…read moreburritos are very yummy, though it's not fresh. The pastries are oh my god delicious. Sausage breakfast sandwich was good. The coffees were pretty phenomenal as well, very well balanced ratios.

1.2 mi•University District

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8oz mocha

Cafe Solstice

3.7(449 reviews)

A goto staple in the U District. Consistently good and quick. Drip coffee reasonably priced as it…read moreshould be. I hope I don't jink it with this review and find it more expensive next time...

Drinks were nice and strong, and the space is really homey. This would be a great spot to have…read moremeetings or to do some reading.

Ambience

Hot Chocolate

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Front entrance (street parking only, limited)

Santo Coffee

4.7(229 reviews)

2.1 mi•Roosevelt

It was delicious. I was a bit apprehensive at first about the prices and my eyes popped a bit when…read morethe tablet suggested a 30% tip but the guy behind the counter was very knowledgeable about the pour over options and man that sandwich was da bomb I want to eat it again I went with the $9 coffee instead of the $22 gesha option. Visiting from out of town so not sure when I'll be able to go back but would like to someday. Found parking easily (might've been lucky) and enjoyed the ambiance. They were vibing Khruangbin, one of my faves. Classy and clean flooring and counters. Just barely got the last seat on a Monday at 11am. Definitely the type of place where folks come to park themselves for hours rather than WFH from their dreary studio apt. All good. Recommend!

Santo is easily one of my top favorite coffee shops in Seattle! The coffee quality is exceptional…read moreand the baristas are always genuinely welcoming. Their signature Panela Latte is an absolute must-try and my go too but you can't go wrong with a classic latte from here. Their drinks are always consistent and not overly sweet. I love open space and the natural lighting that comes. The cafe does however tend to get crowded so most of the time I've had to take my drink to go. If you are able to get a seat I think it's a great place to get your work done as the cafe has a very relaxed environment.

Cortado

Panela latte

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Chai latte

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Soph S.

5 years ago

So yummy great quality great value. I got the bacon egg sandwich. will go here again! One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had.

Jon C.

3 years ago

Wrong phone number. This is not the correct phone number for max cafe, an old irritated man answered the phone on the second call

Liza D.

623

5 years ago

Give me more!!! Best breakfast sandwiches ever! No but for real, if you find yourself here... keep doing it! read more

B S.

3 years ago

Loooooove this place it is too good! Will post pictures when I go next but they never disappoint!!!!!

Kate V.

2 years ago

BOMBBBB yo necessito mas busy and well rated for a reason this shi I am definitely going to frequent read more

Emma S.

3 years ago

Breakfast sandwiches are amazing.

Mas Cafe - coffee - Updated October 2026

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