Narrative Coffee

My friend moved to downtown Everett last year and is still exploring the area. She told me about…read morethe vegan joint nearby that she hadn't been to yet. We're both omnivores who eat a fair amount of plant-based fare for health reasons (I have allergies and intolerances, she's heeding doctor's advice). To be clear, this is a cafe, not a full blown restaurant. They serve luncheon fare, but it's a small operation so be either patient to don't bother - especially if there's a line. It's counter ordering with payment expected in advance. The tables closest to the window are a *little* harrowing because of the ADA ramp that leads to the door: the closest chairs can teeter down the ramp if the chairs are pushed back too far. Be careful. There are huge, regular, and small tables available. The biggest table is a little tricky to navigate for folks who want to sit in the booth side, but once seated it's quite lovely. I ordered the Pesto Pasta (involving zoodles: zucchini noodles) and a Sun Juice. My friend ordered the Grilled Cheese and Bisque. Please note: it's worth looking around this place while waiting for your food. You can conceivably get your own water, napkins and cutlery if you walk far enough along the counter towards the back of the restaurant. Back there, you may also notice a single-occupancy restroom and bins for bussing your own dishes. The Sun Juice arrived first, freshly blended, and was delicious. If that's what their juice is like, I look forward to exploring their smoothie offerings. My pasta arrived looking BEAUTIFUL on a bed of spinach, and smelled just as good. It tasted a teensy bit more of salt than I would've liked, but then I speared a sun dried tomato with my next bite and remembered that I'm not a food critic, just a happy customer. Although I'm not generally a fan of zoodles, they seemed to have the art of cooking them down pat: they didn't distract from the pesto at all. The bisque had an artful design of (coconut? cashew?) cream on top. My friend was delighted to note that it was a bit of spice to it: nothing challenging, but just enough for her to find comforting. Given the light and airy look of the inside and the rather rustic / flower-child look of the outside, she was not expecting that surprise. She was so impressed with the grilled cheese sandwich that she offered me a bite: we were both quite impressed with the "cheese" they used, as the item was listed as vegan on the menu. My friend kept whining that she's doomed, as they're close to where she lives *and* they deliver. Oh, yeah - poor her, indeed. Alas, alack, and so on.

Tried the Bukan Bowl--delicious! Soup and cappuccino were solid too. Indoor vibe could use a lift…read more Cappuccino: 8/10.

Inside of the cafe. I actually love the art piece

Bukan Bowl

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Nadines Coffee House

4.4(90 reviews)

0.0 mi

Quaint little coffee shop tucked behind the barbershop. Great place to relax and enjoy your coffee…read moreand a pastry! Fast service, we'll be back. Give them a try! Yum!!

I loved this coffee shop! I'm new to Washington and currently live in the Everett area. I'm always…read morehappy when I find a well-established coffee shop! The vibes were amazing! The avocado turkey sandwich was to die for, and the customer service felt very inviting. But most importantly I loved that it's a faith-based coffee shop--the touches of the scripture on the wall and the Bible on the table, as I was studying out God's word helped remind me that God was present. I didn't get any pictures because I was basking in the beauty of the coffee shop ( also, I don't want to spoil the experience for you) -- it's worth seeing in person. I will be back, it may just be my new spot! Please go visit if you haven't or if you're traveling through! It's WORTH IT! Thank you for the great experience Jake!

Almond french toast

The backpacker- espresso, milk, smoked brown sugar, toasted marshmallow

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Choux Choux Bakery

4.2(229 reviews)

I'm so glad I came across this bakery! Was working in the area and decided to take a break to get…read moresome treats. Almost everything I've had here has been amazing. I don't think you could go wrong with any of their pastries and baked goods! They run out of some stuff early on and pastries seem to rotate (not sure of the frequency). Staff is super nice, friendly and will answer any questions you have! There's not really seats to sit inside and it's a pretty small space. I've been here twice already and will definitely be back!

Stopped by at 5 pm so not a lot of parties left but bought a couple of rum raisin scones at $5.75…read moreeach and a dark chocolate cherry bread at $7.75. Friendly staff. Choco cherry bread was ok but would have liked more Choco chips and cherries in it - tasty though. Scone decent size. Bit in the dry side but warming in microwave helped. Parking as easy as there was street parking. I'd come back early next time for more selection.

Inside the mushroom croissant (8/29/23)

Amazingly delicious grapefruit tart. Extremely refreshing!

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Fudge Brownie

Artisans Books & Coffee

4.7(27 reviews)

0.1 mi

Such a great little stop for coffee and to browse for books. The selection was minimal but they had…read moresuch a great variety I hardly noticed. The coffee and service was above and beyond! If you are in the Everett area, I totally suggest stopping by

Looks like Artisans Books & Coffee is coming up on 1.5 years in business, located in downtown…read moreEverett. I had a chance to checkout this indie on a spontaneous sunny St. Patrick's Sunday sojourn (3/17/24). Easy peasy free Sunday parking. Warmly greeted upon entry. Wandered the entire length of the retail shop...well appointed seating, some new but mostly used book titles, counter to order menu items, a pocket bar, nooks for seating, try out a manual typewriter, make buttons, or play the piano. Did not buy anything, but thumbed through a French Canadian dictionary from 1958, and enjoyed the fascinating vibe while onsite.

Exterior (3/17/24)

Cool seating near entrance (3/17/24)

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Piano (3/17/24)

South Fork Baking Company

4.5(83 reviews)

1.4 mi

The cutest addition to the Everett waterfront, perfect spot to pair with a stroll…read more We had already eaten elsewhere but couldn't resist stopping in for a lil sweet treat. We grabbed a raspberry scone, Easter cookie croissant, and a chocolate oatmeal crème pie to-go, yum! Definitely coming back to try more. Their menu looks amazing.

Love the location down at the marina. Clean and beautiful view…read more My daughter loved the boats. She even ate a good portion of the croissant My sandwich was good too but pretty basic and nothing crazy. Coffee was good and trade the homemade chocolates sauce for a little sweetness. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Lots of other tasty baked goods I'd like to try on a sunny day and wander around the marina.

Walking path

Entrance by the side

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Boston crème

The Loft Bakeshop & Cafe

4.5(135 reviews)

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Went in as I wanted a drip coffee. Small quaint place. I walked in was immediately greeted & was…read moreable to order. $3 for a drip coffee any size with refills. Hello yes. Amazing. Other places either don't have drip or it's like $3.50+ no refills. They were quite prompt on there making. I wanted a cinnamon roll but they didn't have any. Not an issue tho. Still amazing. Looked like they had other good looking pastries. I'd recommend going.

Visited The Loft for a meeting with a client and had a great corridor and a pastry. The coffee was…read morevery good, a corridor is a great way to find great coffee or run away, this was very good.

Inside area

Breakfast Sandwich at the Loft

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Exterior (3/17/24)

Vintage Cafe

3.1(311 reviews)

0.1 mi

This restaurant has been on my radar forever and I'm so excited I was finally able to try It! It's…read moresituated in a gorgeous brick building in the heart of downtown Everett - the building speaks to the authenticity and name sake of the restaurant. The service was attentive and our food came out quickly! Delicious scramble paired with perfect t hashbrowns while my friend chose full protein and was quite pleased with her choice. We'll definitely be back to check out more of the menu!

Coming in late morning on a rainy Saturday we were surprised to be seated so quickly. I like the…read morevintage URM vibe and eclectic decor. The staff was also friendly and attentive. Browsing the menu they have a good selection to choose from. Onto the food review: 1) mini special. Good for the smaller appetite and appreciate the option. For mini plates. Bacon was good and crispy as well. 2) meat eater omelette. Boy was this packed with the means. Enough for a meat sweat! 3) vintage French toast fell flat for us. It has the nice exterior crust but the interior was not eggy. It felt like it was a sliced baguette dipped in corn flakes and fried. It needed to soak for a while in an egg custardy bath for that soft creamy texture. 4) kids cheese burger. The kids enjoyed it and I can't complain! It comes with a drink as well. Overall I would come back and try more of their menu. If you are in the downtown area give this place a try.

Charming vibes.

Cafe omelet

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Decor and table setting

Butter Notes Cafe

4.3(19 reviews)

1.9 mi

Great coffee shop with live jazz! Some evenings they have jazz events with wine, etc.read more

Such an amazing little spot! Our Silent Book Club meeting was here and it was so enjoyable! The…read morecoffee I got was so yummy! They even had a small performance to highlight their jazz night!

Front counter

Live band

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Makario Coffee Roasters

4.9(323 reviews)

One of my favorite coffee places ever!…read more I am so very lucky to have access to a coffee place like this so close! Located in downtown Everett, it makes a great stop for a day out. The interior is very cute and and I often see people studying and working here as they have comfortable chairs, wifi, and good food to go along with their drinks. They offer a good variety of drinks and none of them have ever let me down. My absolute favorite drink to get there is the Cafe All Black which is such a deep and rich chocolatey coffee drink. I am a sweet drinks person and this one is amazing. They also have super cute cups if you are dinning in and overall great vibes. The service here is so great. It is family owned and run and your drink is brought straight to where you are sitting so there is no need to stand and wait or be alert for your name. Stop by if possible and I would say it is also worth the drive too if it isn't a stop!

Coffee was tasty but slightly expensive. Sandwich was even better with all the gooey flavors. Would…read morego back for the breakfast menu. Very busy, but didn't mind waiting. Clean and welcoming space.

Black sesame iced coffee

Dutch Luau

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Exterior

The Sisters Restaurant

4.2(272 reviews)

We have to begin by describing the vibe here -- I was picking up 80's Coffee House Vibes -- kinda…read morelike Everett's version of the Last Exit. (gotta climb in the Wayback Machine for that gem!) I loved that I saw at least six versions of my childhood dining room table, which felt so nostalgically comfortable that I wanted to crawl under one with my coloring books and my chocolate milk. But I digress -- you're supposed to be reading my review. I decided that I was in the mood for grilled cheese and tomato soup, so that's what I ordered. The tomato soup is really amazing -- so fresh tasting and delicious. But the sandwich was next level nom-ness. I opted to get it on sourdough because it's the best for dunking into the soup. Totes 'lish (I just thought I would type like one of the cool kids!! In conclusion, I want to talk about the service -- ordering was fairly simple, and the varied menu made it exciting to know there are so many choices. You order in line and the incredible wait staff brings the food quite quickly. With the vibe, the service and all the things, I am definitely coming back.

As you pass through the threshold, you're confronted with a chalkboard listing the specials of the…read moreday. It definitely worked on me - usually specials are relegated to a small corner of the menu, but here they are front and center. I couldn't resist and so I got the Pot Roast Dip. It's a sandwich that has a good amount of pot roast, some bacon jam that's glued together with provolone and Swiss cheese all on a Giuseppe roll (From Macrina Bakery? It's a crust roll). The bacon jam and sandwich dressing makes the sandwich really sweet, but the Angus sauce is very salty, and so when the sandwich is dipped it all balances out interestingly enough. It was good to try, but I think I'll order something else next time. I also got a Mocha latte- very smooth and delicious. I would get this again! Their bathrooms are shared with the rest of the building - the code is at the cashiers. The wifi password is right next to it too. You grab a menu, wait in line to order, and then they bring your food to you. Bus your own table when you're done. Solid spot.