I stopped in to get a gift card and a mocha. The staff here are friendly and very customer service…read moreoriented. I enjoyed my mocha and the gluten free almond cranberry cake, which was moist and flavorful. Another plus is they use a dark chocolate for their mochas, so it's not super sweet.

Caffe Ladro in Ravenna is a cozy, pretty simple spot for a quick coffee. I visited on a Monday…read moremorning around 11am, so it was super quiet with just two people and one barista working. The café has around 20 seats, including a mini couch, a table in the middle, and a few seats by the window. It's the type of place where you might end up sitting right next to someone, so be prepared to make a new friend! The vibe was definitely more for people who need a quick place to work and not for big groups and loud conversations. Parking on the side street that it's on is limited, but I was able to find a spot easily around the corner since there's free 2-hour parking in the neighborhood. You'll need to ask for a key to use the bathroom after you order. They sell coffee beans and a selection of merchandise, along with a small range of pastries like muffins, cookies, and quiche. You order your drinks, and then you have the option to customize them with syrups and drizzles. The ordering process was quick and simple. I had an old gift card to use, and they had to transfer the balance to a new system, which is now linked to my phone number. Overall, it's a good spot if you're looking for a quiet coffee break, but it's not exactly the most exciting place to linger for long. Lastly, I ordered a latte with a white peach flavor. Which was subtle. Didn't really stand out like I hoped. Went with something different because why not! I also had their quiche which had veggies and goat cheese and that was magnificent. Highly recommended. Food ranges from 5-8 dollars and lattes range around 6 dollars. I had the jumbo which is 20oz.

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.

YALL PORTAGE BAY IS BACK!…read more Years ago - I swore never to go back to portage bay because I felt it was so mediocre and no longer an experience at all. But I'm happy to report that portage bay has gone back to creating memorable food and great experience worth spending your money on. It was a pleasant time as we dined with dear friends. Our server was also so kind and attentive. The food was full of depth and care. So it makes me happy to recommend their restaurant again. If you've never been, make sure you make a reservation and enjoy the cozy place that encourages you to eat like you give a damn haha.

I love the fact that the ambient is so chill and makes you feel like home. Great portions for the…read moreprice you paid for. The servers are very attentive and friendly. I'm from Tri-Cities originally and drive to Seattle for a Doctors appointment. It was definitely worth it. I highly recommend coming to this lovely place. Great job everyone!

I'm glad this place didn't go away when it did! Every neighborhood needs a place like this....cozy,…read morewelcoming, great food with big portions. And pastries!! They have a kids menu, as well as a senior menu, which I love You don't see that whole lot anymore. I got the corn beef hash, and oh my, was the corned beef full of flavor and so tender! My husband got one of the specials, the chilaquiles and he said it was just okay. Service was good; the place is big with a lot of tables, as well as outdoor seating. I wish it was a little brighter. But overall, great experience!!

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.

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.

Wanted to try Macrina bakery & Cafe since long. The vibes for the place is really nice with…read morecomfortable seating and a good music in background Service was not that great they didn't even warmed the food and there were no plates so I had to take on paper bags even though I was dine in.

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

nice neighborhood hang out spot with good coffee. the baristas are always good at making drinks and…read moregreet people enthusiastically.

I was excited to come here and enjoy some simple tapas and speak Spanish with my family. I love…read morethe concept, and the intent. The service was also great, considering there were many people and only one server. The coffee was good and people were all making an effort to speak Spanish, which I very much appreciated. The tortilla de patata, was also fine. That was the good. Overall, the food, as simple as it was, was really, really dissapointing. First, they rely exclusively on a microwave and a toaster oven. This should probably mean they serve only a few premade pastries and maybe come fiambres and call it a day. But I did not realize this when I ordered churros con chocolate for the whole family. Instead of having freshly fried churros - the only way to serve these, and the only way you will ever have them in any cafeteria in Spain - they preheated some pre-baked abominations along with a schmear of cold fudge sauce in a saucer. For a place so infatuated with Spain to serve something so wholly inauthentic really surprised me. Is it that hard to make chocolate a la taza? Is it that hard to have a frier and serve up some fresh churros? That's what we thought we were getting.... The ensaladilla was also a poor imitation of a Spanish classic, with mostly mayo, hardly any tuna, and punctuated with a smattering of pale peas. Even the pan con tomate, jamón y queso was bad. I confess that I've never understood the Catalan tendency to grate tomato on bread for these montaditos, but Ole doesn't even do that. Eschewing this easy opportunity to use a fresh ingredient, they squeeze some cold tomato sauce on a slice of toast instead. Almost as bad, the jamon serrano they use is cold and presliced (meaning that the salt is brought to the surface of the meat), instead of room temperature like jamon needs to be, rendering it dry and hard instead of warm and tender. In short, Ole cuts corners at every turn, relying on premade dishes for nearly everything, a decidedly un Spanish approach to food. Seattle desperately needs an authentic little Spanish cafeteria where folks can get good, simple freshly made tapas made with love. This place doesn't even try. With all that being said, if you want a good coffee and to be surrounded by people who love the language, Ole offers this. And that's pretty good too..

Little cafe with a novel concept. This is a 100% Spanish language business. Step inside and…read moreyou're teleported half way across the world into a little Spanish bar. You hear and read only Spanish, and if you're well versed in the language, you will spot everywhere the signs of Castilian Spanish from Spain. Watching people struggle a little bit ordering drinks and tapas brought back similar memories from travels to Spain with one big difference. Here, the owner is also a Spanish teacher (there was a class in session in the back room while I was there), so she helps you through the experience without breaking the spell by resorting to English. It wouldn't be fair to comment on the food barely 24 hours after opening. We'll see how that develops. Their intention is to provide a rotating selection of Spanish tapas. They have no kitchen, but neither do many Spanish bars. The beauty of classic Spanish tapas (jamón, queso, boquerones, pan, aceitunas, etc.) is they don't require cooking. The key is quality ingredients and as they say in Spain, "poca floritura." Olé café is the perfect remedy for Spanish nostalgia. As I stepped outside and returned to Seattle, USA, I marveled at how small our world has become.