Retreat is a GEM, lovely cafe offering a nutritious menu and bold coffee…read more The staff were all very courteous, and provided efficient service. The cafe offers a great amount of seating options (tables, booths, a couch in the corner, and outdoor if you have pets.) There is street and garage parking, this alone makes Retreat a stellar place to select when needing to meet, or have a place to get caught up on administrative work. I will return and highly recommend!

Retreat is a nice place along Greenlake for coffee and brunch…read more Food: Overall, good. I ordered the veggie omelet. It was tasty, but wish it had a tad more goat cheese to help balance the flavors in the omelet. The latte was good, a bit sweet and overpriced. Service: Always a long line which takes time to go through, then wait for the order. Though the staff is always friendly. Parking is not convenient, just street parking which can be impossible to find most times. Ambiance: Small for the amount of people that visit but given the number of people that actually dine in, it works out. Its cute and lively.

This is the third Portage Bay I've been to, and I have to say, I enjoyed this one the best. Great…read morefood and really helpful and supportive staff. I had their chicken sandwich with a side of potatoes. The sandwich, loaded with substantial pieces of chicken, almost spilling out of the sandwich, and healthy lengths of bacon. It was so much, I couldn't eat it all, so took half home. It heated up surprisingly well for lunch the next day. My girlfriend got the Mushroom Benedict (a vegetarian option on the menu), and loved it! So much so she finished of every last bite! Our server Melissa was amazing! Competent, but equally a good conversationalist, having done a lot in her life despite her youth It can be a little loud and boisterous in the place--the acoustics aren't stellar-- but still work the good food.

Saturday brunch. We had our dog so requested to sit on the patio. We waited about ten minutes and…read morethey allowed our dog to be at the table with us...which surprised me. We were at our table for about 15 minutes before a server approached us. I had a cup of coffee ($4.50!!??) and the BLT with avocado. My companion had the breakfast sandwich and a canned cold-brew. The sandwiches were decent but nothing particularly special. The bread was good and the sandwich was really big- I only ate half and took the rest home. The potatoes had clearly been sitting on a warming table or under lights for awhile. They were well prepared, and seasoned, but...leathery. Not fresh. Which, at the price point, was a little disappointing. I recognize I'm being picky but: With tip (19% default) we spent $65. For two sandwiches and two coffees. I feel like that's a lot of money and deserves sides that are made to order. The place is nice and the servers were super friendly.

My favorite place for going on 10 years. To be honest, the food is just fine...never fancy, never…read moreexceptional. But the people there, and the coziness make this my favorite place to go for breakfast or to get cookies and Italian sodas for the kids.

It was alright! Food came out pretty quick, but wasn't anything too special. The potatoes were nice…read moreand crispy which went well with the burrito. Latte was good too! Loved that they opened up the garage door like windows so that we could enjoy the beautiful day. The staff did seem a little lost with the table numbers and what dishes went where- our food was brought to another table before us twice.

What a gem of a woman! She was able to make me a custom cake within 2 days (which no one said yes…read moreto, besides her) this cake was such a big hit. So delicious and perfect. I would highly recommend and will def be ordering for my next cake needs ‍ I don't even have a picture of it out of the box, THATS how fast that cake was devoured

I had a delicious decaf latte in a ceramic cup this morning while chatting with the owner. I…read morelearned that she makes custom celebration cakes and since I am in the neighborhood I will try to order from her the next time I need a cake. The space looks just the same as when it was da Pino Italian restaurant, small with just a few tables. Her hours are irregular; she said she's usually there 1-4 weekday afternoons but is trying out being there in the morning.

This snowy village location has never failed me when I'm in need of a refreshing sweet treat!…read moreEmployees are helpful and nice, and the inside is clean and has enough seating. The seasonal watermelon bingsoo, strawberry bingsoo, mango bingsoo, all tasted amazing. Their fruit always tastes fresh and the shaved ice is not too sweet. No complaints!

I liked Snowy Village. The bingsu was good, but what stood out most was the fresh fruit. The mango…read morewas sweet and actually fresh, not frozen, which made a big difference. The space is cute, staff were nice, and portions are pretty large. Parking is a bit annoying. It does seem a little pricey, though. Only downside is the shaved ice isn't super consistent. The top is sweet and fluffy, but the bottom gets more compact and less flavorful, so we had to add condensed milk. Still a solid spot overall.

TLDR: MY NEW FAVORITE BAKERY & extra stars for it being a super close drive. Good coffee, great…read morepastry variety, a good amount of seating, good food options AND longer hours compared to other cafes. Came to try the bakery because I fell in love with their bread (discovered at PCC) and I'm ECSTATIC. Prices are on par with my other favorite bakery (Rosellinis in Whittier Heights). Everything I had was delicious. This will be my new spot from now on. Need to go back to try the things they ran out of when I visited ! They have locations in West Seattle, 2 downtown, & Capitol Hill as well :)

Stopped by Macrina Bakery & Cafe and had a really nice visit overall. I loved the cherry and almond…read morescone, which was definitely the highlight for me and such a good bakery treat to pair with a casual coffee stop. The latte was just okay and a bit mediocre for my preference, so I probably wouldn't come here specifically for the coffee. That said, the vibes were very cute and cozy, with that neighborhood cafe feel that makes it a pleasant place to pop into. Service was fast too, which I appreciated, especially if you're just looking to grab a quick bite. Overall, a cute neighborhood cafe with great pastries, and I'd come back to try other pastries.

Stopped into Boon Boona this afternoon to warm up on a drizzly day on the Ave. I wanted a decaf…read morelatte and the friendly person behind the counter delivered. Delicious latte, well balanced with strong espresso and well foamed milk. It was a pleasant spot to people watch shoppers in the UW bookstore. Definitely worth a visit!

Had a day off and some time to waste so I was excited to finally try the UW location. Warm…read morewelcoming space. Service was friendly and quick. I was meeting friends for lunch so only had a beverage. Went with one of the seasonal specials the CINNAMON RHUBARB MATCHA which was perfect for a late morning pick me up. There wasn't too much cinnamon on it which I was ok with as too much cinnamon can over power things. Definitely will be back when shopping-on the Ave.

Enjoyed the cappuccino! Also snagged a t shirt that is pretty cute. Would return if I'm in the area.read more

Love love love their vegan curry chickpea wrap! Fresh, complex flavors, filling, and absolutely…read moredelicious! Matcha was great too. The staff is friendly and the menu is abundant. More seating outside than in. The outside seating is HOT on a sunny day because the structure holds in a lot of heat but it probably feels great on a cold day. Lucky to have this gem nearby.