What a sweet coffee shop! Oddly...connected to a bar. But the atmosphere is chill, with fun art and…read moregorgeous "driftwood" tables, with a running theme of foxes and nature. They have a great selection of tea, coffee, espresso drinks, and food (ranging from pastries to lunch stuff). Plus stickers and pins. The entire vibe is warm and cozy, but with plenty of semi-private-feeling tables for small groups. The service here is always top-notch: warm, helpful, knowledgeable, and low-key. And though I've never been here when it's less than 3/4 full, it never, ever feels busy. This is a regular stop whenever I'm on the West side of the Cascades, and perfectly captures the welcoming neighborhood vibe of LFP.

Unfortunately, the matcha was very grainy at the top of the cup mixed into the foam. After drinking…read morethe top layer it was smoother but not much matcha flavor, mostly just a milky taste. The coffee was better. Would recommend for more of a cafe/working spot as there are lots of cozy tables and spaces to work/study. It's a nice inviting space with fun fox paintings and decor. The service was good and the servers were friendly.

Pretty cool find if you are ever in the neighborhood!…read more Mountlake Terrace is not a place I frequently visit, but I did because of the convenience with the light rail - it's about a 9-minute walk from the light rail station. The interior has a warm and cozy vibe; I also dig the lighting. There's a good amount and variety of seating. They don't have outlets on the floor at the benches in the center, but there are a few outlets on the walls, so if you need to charge your devices I recommend sitting at the chairs next to the treasure chest (where I'm writing this review lol). Space seems very dog friendly, and there are 2 tables outside where the fur baby pawrents would typically sit with their fur babies. I also saw dog treats at the cashier that dog owners are free to take. I guess if you wanted to eat them you could, but I would judge you. For my drink, I got the Woodsman - opted for iced, large size, and whole milk. The drink was very chai spice-forward, which I loved. The staff member who took my order asked for my name, and later on when I went up to inquire the WiFi password, he addressed me by name - impressive. The owner (?), Heather, also thanked me for coming here after I picked up my drink. Needless to say, super friendly people. I didn't get a pastry or sandwich, but that's the goal for my next visit!

Cute place and the barista was wonderful. Got a pastry that was delicious and a chai/coffee mix…read morecalled the Woodsman. I am not a fan of alternative milks and can't process whole milk. Given this I cannot accurately rate the Woodsman as I got it with almond milk and wasn't a fan. My husband is also in the same boat as me with regards to milk. Please consider adding at least a 2% although skim would be amazing. If you like whole milk/alternatives please give this place a shot!

Eclectic bakery. Some beautiful desserts…read more I chose the pistachio basque. Outstanding flavour

A clean, well-kept cafe with friendly --but not exactly honest-- staff…read more While I found the menu to be a bit pricey, it looks like a popular spot with a nice atmosphere and since I was in the area and craving something sweet, I decided to give it a try. I asked for their most popular dessert, the guy at the register said it was the ube basque so I ordered it, to go. The flavor was good but I disliked the amount of food coloring used. The purple color was quite exaggerated and my stomach complained about it later on. I noticed a similar intensity with the green color of the pistachio option. I should've known better and order something else but I was tempted by it since I was told it was their best selling option. Sadly and very disappointed, I later discovered on their website that this ube basque is not even shown on their menu! Apparently, croffles are their most popular desserts... I don't understand why they didn't tell me that... but whatever. Intense food dye + lack of honesty with the recommendation = Hence the 3 stars.

I have been eating here for years now, as I'm obsessed with the bookstore. Absolutely love the…read moreplace. This is the most popular food vendor in the store as it is located right in the front of the building. Way better than Starbucks. They serve Victrola coffee here. My favorite is their London Fog latte. They also have some good food options. You can get breakfast of course. Grab one of their many pastries and/or breakfast sandwiches. You can also grab lunch, as they have many sandwich, salad, and soup of the day options. My favorite food items are the deluxe croissant and the meat pie. One the negative, I will say that they have raised the prices on many of their items. The meat pies have gone up to almost 8 bucks for one, so I stopped buying it. As far as their baked goods, there are other better bakeries out here. The team is really good at making the items appealing and pretty, but once you taste it, you might be underwhelmed or even disgusted. My mom and I shared a slice of their black and white cake and we quickly realized that they use shortening for frosting. My mom and I both cook/bake, so we instantly knew once we tasted it. We decided to eat around the shortening and only ingest the cake. After we ate the cake, we were left with solid blocks of shortening, and realized that the cake to shortening ratio was way off. It was actually disgusting. If you like to munch on sweetened saturated fat, then you will like this cake. I would never order one from here knowing what they use to make their frosting. I will stick to my London Fog and other favorites.

I've been getting coffee here daily for years and always loved it. I probably spend $400 a month at…read morethis dang place. My brother, who also lives and works in the area, tells me constantly how awful the customer service is there when you order food- to the point where he refuses to go. I'm celiac and can't eat anything over there so I hadn't ever experienced what I did today. Today we're at the bookstore together and I decided we need to make a coffee stop. My brother, Loren, orders a sandwich. He says he needs it to go. Person at the register is pleasant enough. I order a coffee separately and am quickly served. We wait a bit for the sandwich, and we finally go up to the counter after maybe ten minutes and see the same sandwich he ordered sitting in a basket. It has a ticket on it that says "Owen." Easy mistake, really. He says, "Is this maybe Loren's?" And the person behind the counter immediately snaps "it says Owen." Okay. So we wait a few more minutes. We're now 15 minutes out and several people who ordered after us are served. He steps up and say "hey, I ordered a BLTA on sourdough for Loren, I think it may have been put in under Owen, but-" and before he can finish his thought they snap back at him again "it's probably yours because this one hasn't been picked up." At this point he's like, "okay, I ordered mine to go- could I-" and the girl behind the counter slams a box on the counter and says "here's a box." And turns away. I'm annoyed, because while I understand we have inconvenienced you, who is standing here chatting with an off-duty coworker for 30 minutes, we literally did nothing to deserve the attitude. Loren scoops the sandwich out of the basket and puts it into the box and this girl has the nerve to turn around and say "dirty dishes go behind you at the service bar." Oh, so now we have to bus YOUR hand-off bar, too? No sorry, no thank you, not even the offer to box up his food or put away the freaking basket. Is it because Loren is very clearly not white? Or is it because this lady today had a bad day and took it out on someone for interrupting her mid-shift gossip about how the mall security is full of idiots who don't do their job? Go ahead and take a gamble and let me know, because I won't be back.

We were nearby for dinner and craving dessert when we came across this place, and I'm so glad we…read moredecided to try it. They even had a gulab jamun inspired ice cream, which really caught my attention. There were four of us, so we ordered a sundae with a brownie and two scoops of ice cream - it was generous and easily enough to share. It was my first time having a brownie served warm with ice cream, and I absolutely loved that touch. The fruit flavors were especially enjoyable, particularly the mango and banana chocolate chip. The cardamom flavor was a bit overpowering for my taste, but the mango was definitely a standout. The staff were incredibly patient and let us sample as many flavors as we wanted, all with a smile. I'll definitely be coming back!

Cute little shop tucked inside Lake Forest Park Mall! Who says ice cream is only for summers? :P We…read morestopped in while it was pouring outside, and my 8-year-old was a bit hesitant at first because the flavors were different from the usual offerings. But we were pleasantly surprised by the quality. She finally chose the Banana Chocolate Chip, and it was incredibly fresh--she loved every bite! The person at the counter was so patient with my indecisive kid, which I really appreciated. We also tried the Honey Cardamom Latte, and it was amazing. They even pressed the cardamom right in front of us! Overall, a lovely experience and definitely worth a visit.

Previous visits to Grand Pere Bakery was back in 2014, 2016, and 2018, however, recent posts on IG…read morepiqued my interest again. Glad I was able to locate my ancient punch cards! I tried to revisit once during the holiday season, but the pastry case was cleaned out except for three cookies. I had much better luck stopping in and hanging out onsite (1/8/26). Same welcoming counter person/barista. Better available variety, and I opted for the featured special, 12oz mocha and a pain au chocolat for $9, which was a great value! There were just two others onsite. There were a lot of takeout customers, including regulars, that I observed while onsite at a nearby two top. My mocha was decent, the pain au chocolat was fresh, good flavor and texture, despite being pretty hollow. The photo I took created quite the illusion, looked like it had mass quantities of melty chocolate. Despite the bakery/cafe has an unassuming, now faded yellow exterior and well worn interior, French and Vietnamese inspired Grand Pere Bakery has quite the longevity record and staying power since March 2014. Decent detour while in Mountlake Terrace.

Appreciate the parking lot is next to the bakery with plenty of parking…read more Cute little bakery with lots of pastries. We tried the almond croissant and the cream tart that almost was like a crème brûlée and we really enjoyed both. Pricing was reasonable. I will definitely come back. The Home croissant was yummy even though it wasn't filled with a ton of filling like I usually like them. But the flaky pastry made everything so much better.

I stumbled across this place while waiting for my car to get fixed. So glad I did! It's not the…read morenicest looking inside but the woman at the counter was so kind and helpful, she also made the best London Fog I think I've ever had. I had a delicious mousse treat and she brought free gelato! Wi-Fi was great, seats were comfy, and they had free books and games for kids. This place is wonderful, I wish I lived near here.

Came here on a walk with my granddaughter. First impression, was the number of Ethiopian goods they…read morecarry. I know that Ethiopian coffee has a special place in their culture. Here is a place that certainly strives to this speciality. I know there is an Ethiopian coffee specialty of a pour over. Saw one group of people specifically order this coffee. I am sensitive to caffeine, so this time I only ordered a chai to drink. My chai was much more spice oriented than I am used to. It was quite cinnamon bomb overall, but enjoyed it. I also ordered a ham and cheese sandwich.That was one great sandwich. Crusty bread, nice ham and gooey cheese. Came spread with mustard and spices. Surprisingly, One of the best ham and cheese sandwiches I have had in a long time. Now this is a place where your order takes time. It is a place to linger. So, enjoyed the small library of books they offered, to keep time while you wait. Sweet staff and quality food. I was surprised at how good everything was. The surroundings makes you want to linger. will come back to try another sandwich, an almond croissant and some Ethiopian coffee. A rare find in the caffeinated surroundings of Shoreline.

Great experience here. The coffee was excellent, and the barista was incredibly knowledgeable and…read moregenuinely cared about the quality of the drink. They took the time to make sure I liked it before I left, which you don't see everywhere. That level of service really stood out. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll definitely be stopping by again.

I am not gonna lie, before their recent paint job of the coffee stand i was a little wary about…read moretrying their coffee. It might sound bad but that's just where I was at. They got a new paint job and so I stopped in. (super cool art by the way whoever was the artist.) First impressions were absolutely incredible. I got to meet the owner and her best friend who were running the stand. Classy ladies. Unique excellent quality recipes. Incredible friendly service. Quick. And it's so hard to find great customer service these days. They said hi to my kids. Talked about their nieces and nephews. I would totally go back, and since I drive by it so often, it will become a regular stop for me! can't wait to go back

Ambiance: Very warm and welcoming environment, friendly barista, lots of inside seating and a…read morechildren's area. If you have the time, order for here and enjoy a coffee drink in a gigantic mug in one of their cozy setting areas. It almost feels like someone's home with how comfy it is! Service: She was quick making my coffee and sandwich, and she did everything with a smile! Food: I got their special, "The Salty Ex." A great coffee drink with delicious salted caramel and vanilla notes. The breakfast sandwich (Bagel, ham, egg, cheese) was yummy too. The reason I'm giving 4 stars is because they were out of a lot of the food options, and it was around 9:15 am when I went. I'll definitely return and hopefully they'll have more food options then!

You would imagine that this place has an aroma of Coffee.. or something, but you would be amiss,…read moreit's just the name, but what you do get, is good coffee. I'm meeting a friend here to catch up, to talk... and honestly, I had never thought about coming here for coffee, even if it was only 12 minutes from my place. Yes, the building was an old Service Station for you know, your car, so if anything the place has that on the outside, but the feels.. it's not that on the inside, per se. Where you get coffee and where you sit and chill, are two very different places. What used to be the service station office is where you get coffee, and where they used to service cars, is now where you sit comfortably, tables spaced apart nicely, and the decor is the place that makes you wonder why not.. in a good way. The coffee is Fidalgo, which is a good strong flavored coffee. They have a rotating mixed coffee drink of the month, and it's delicious. They don't bake their own goods, which honestly if you can't, then don't. What they service is packaged, but from reputable local businesses, so worth trying. Overall, you need a place to just work, to chill, or have a good coffee, this place meets and exceeds that.

Great handmade chocolates with so many flavors! I bought the blood orange, huckleberry and sea salt…read morecaramel chocolates. They were super tasty and had the perfect tempered snap to them. I also got the chocolate covered ginger which is one of my favorites. The server at the counter was very friendly and helpful when asking about recommendations. It's a quaint shop in the mall with huge life-size chocolate sculptures decorating the space.

A high end chocolate retailer near me!? Yes please! After finding out about Chocolate Man, I…read moredecided to hold a couverture tasting session with some friends and went to Chocolate Man as my first stop. This shop, located right under Third Place Commons, smells heavenly. The rich aroma of melted chocolate seeps out of the store throughout what seems to be the entire mall. Chcoolate Man sells a wide variety of feves/disks, chocolate sculptures, truffles, confections - basically anything a chocolate lover could want. I especially love how they have smaller 1/2 pound bags instead of most high end shops that sell a minimum of 1 pound or 500g. It's great for someone who just wants a bit for tastings and for snacking on afterwards! They also have samples of everything to help decide. For our final tasting, we went with eight types of couverture (three from Chocolate Man) and four types of typical grocery store chocolate chips. Guittard Onyx 72% ($8.31 per half pound) - I tried this one but didn't buy it. This chocolate gives a really intense dark chocolate flavor. Very single note on my tongue. Think of a high quality dark chocolate blend, but amp up that flavor by 5x. It seems great for recipes that just need a really strong dark chocolate flavor without too much complexity. Felchlin Maracaibo 65% ($21.46 per half pound) - It starts off with a bit of a flowery and perfumy aroma, then descends into a very pleasing balanced acidity and smoothness, combined with a bit of a spiced flavor. It's an excellent snacking chip. My favorite of the entire array of 12. Ranked 1/12 Guittard Coucher du Soleil 72% ($9.70 per half pound) - Definitely a darker chocolate, less sweet with pleasing astringency, maybe a little smoky, smooth with some slight red fruit notes on the finish. It's a little strange because the taste between different chips varies a little, with some being more fruity than others. I'm not sure what the cause is. It's a good snacking chip that never gets tiresome to eat and it seems to be good for recipes that require a high quality chocolate that's generally neutral flavored with only slight complexity. Ranked 4/12 Valrhona Manjari 64% ($20.99 per half pound) - Starts with pleasing cocoa flavor but then a second or two later develops an intensely tangy berry flavor that spreads throughout the entire mouth. The flavor is so strong that I find it very difficult to eat more than one feve at a time. It's definitely more of a sipping chip than snacking. Ranked 5/12 Chocolate Man is a fantastic store for any chocolate lover. They even have a little stamp rewards card for freebies every $100 spent. I'll definitely be back for more in the future.