The first time I went here the barista was super rude and it was so sad bc the coffee was SO good. I got a dirty chai. I took a chance and went back again and I am so glad I did. Every other barista lit up my day. I have tried their cafe au lait, latte, and americano and their coffee is delicious. read more

Here I am, a non-coffee drinker, writing a review about a coffee shop. Well, in my defense, they do offer some non-coffee-drinks AND they have good pastries. Also,​ everyone I went with LOVES their coffee and they get super busy during "rush hour" and on the weekends. Everyone in there is super nice and I like that they have outside seating! read more

This place just opened up and after attending an appointment next door I thought I would give it a shot. It was well worth it! Every day they have fresh pastries which sell out pretty fast if you don't get there early! I got a spinach cheese roll. It was awesome. I also opted for the fresh ginger chia tea which was perfect for my thirst on a hot sunny Seattle day. I would recommend giving this place a try! read more

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Such a cute little coffee shop. I. Would come here more often if it was closer! It has a small community Cafe vibe. Came here on earthday and it was finally sunny for once this spring. It's pretty small, only a few seats in side. A section of retail products and coffee beans. I saw that they also have a coffee siphon system. Pretty cool. The batista was very friendly and was kind to explain the number of shots pulled for a 12oz Americano. The Americano was good. The shots pulled were just a little over extracted. But still a good cup. The outside chairs are so adorable. Perfect on a sunny day. I wanted to get a pastry but we came later in the day and they looked like it was sold down, and pretty empty. Next time! I definitely want to come here and enjoy the views of Seattle on a sunny day. read more

Employees are talking each other so loudly and never turn on the A/C. So unprofessional. Also so many bugs and flies. Never go back. read more

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Amazing coffee for your average joe consumer. However, for the people who don't like "strong coffee" maybe not ideal. I highly recommend to try then chill out across the street to Mt. Baker Ridge Viewpoint and listen to the birds while sipping on your cup of joe. read more

They have oat milk, need I say more? J/K Found this little coffee shop across the street from the amazing Mt. Vernon viewpoint for sunsets. The shop itself offered a variety of pastries and in shop tacos. The espresso was smooth so it was amazing. My favorite part was that the 12 oz latte comes with 2 shots! It's a bit small inside so seating is limited. However, there's a few seats out front. I will be coming back for coffee and sunsets. read more

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Pricey latte didn't taste good. This may be one of the only small coffee shops in Seattle that makes a bad latte than Starbucks.

This coffee house is adorable. I had a soy latte with their housemade pumpkin caramel syrup and it was delicious. My friend got a mocha. Everything about the place is stylish. I loved sipping coffee there and looking out the window. read more

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My favorite coffee stop while I was staying in Seattle. Get your cup of coffee and enjoy the views of Seattle from the Mt.Baker Ridge viewpoint which is right across the street. read more

Love this coffee shop. Staff are friendly. Wifi is fast. On-street parking is plentiful with no time limit restrictions. Good music. Nice breeze. Great views of downtown Seattle from the overlook directly across the road. Best of all, coffee is amazeballs. Pastries and pre-made sandwiches and salads are available. They also serve wine and beer. read more

Was looking for a coffee shop in the area before making a long drive and was fortunate enough to stumble upon QED. A cozy shop in a quiet part of town, QED serves delicious coffee and some decent pastries. I opted for a regular coffee, which was flavorful. Also got a ginger scone which was way better than I expected - do wish it could've been warmed up, but it was stlil good regardless. A great place to get coffee and chill. read more

Such good coffee and great service!! The cashier was so friendly, not much to say about a coffee shop but a lovely experience

Dope little place. Great coffee and service. Not much seating space tho, so get there early! read more

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I will climb two flights of steep stairs just for the dirty chai here! In fact while attending machine knitting school in the Emerald City, I did. Nearly every day for two weeks. It was worth it...and even after 8 hours of knitting, I would come here for more chai and guess what? knit. The bench fit my frame and felt like a home away from home. Plus....hardly any laptops in sight! I love that. Seattle has a vast amount of caffeine offerings, true. QED Coffee quickly became my favorite little coffee shop in Seattle while I visited. This place just has the vibe I love. Good music. Friendly staff. Educated owner (who is very passionate about the roasting process from a conversation we had) and excellent coffee! Highly recommended. Try the dirty chai...it's house made chai (not the icky box kind) with some damn fine espresso lovingly poured over. read more

Excellent coffee, friendly and skilled baristas, and nice cozy atmosphere! Perfect neighborhood spot!

Good coffee prepared by baristas that seem focused on the task, yet friendly (try their chemex and their mocha). Small cute intimate quiet space on a quiet street. I make it a point to come here whenever I am having lunch in Leschi down the hill. The coffee shop is across the street from a small park that has a good view of downtown and a design revolving around the sunsets at the solstices (check it out). If the weather is nice take your coffee to go and enjoy the view. read more

I like the decor, cozy feel, and comfort of being able to get a warm cup of coffee to study or do work. Staff was very nice and coffee was made just right. Our coffee even came with free refills. That was great, since I love coffee. I would go here over Starbucks any day. read more

Worked for a couple of hours out of this spot and I was so content. It's located in a sleepy little area and you can tell they have their regulars. The barista who took my order was super friendly and chatty, and the one who took my second order (heh) was super great as well. They have high tables and some lower level seating. Highly recommend! read more

My full-time job is all online, so I have spent a considerable amount of time in a lot of coffee shops. This is one of my favorites. QED Coffee is a nice cozy spot up on the hill with a beautiful view of the city, where most of the customers seem to be regulars and the staff seem to all be the type of people you could chat with all day. I usually get a hemp milk latte, Brew Dr. Kombucha, and occasionally a spinach/cheese pastry. These are all delicious. The resident roaster's skill really shines when you order black drip coffee, espresso shots, americano, etc., as these are excellent on their own. They also have some special tea drinks which are creative concoctions consisting of ingredients such as high-quality Chinese breakfast tea, fresh ginger root, fresh turmeric root, etc. They also make their own chai! Like with fresh, real herbs and spices! Unfortunately for me, I've never had it since they include cane sugar (which I am strict about not consuming). But since every other coffee shop I've ever been to only offers that nasty pre-made stuff from a box, this is definitely worth mentioning. read more

They have oatly. This place is adorable. The staff is always very pleasant. If you show up early you can get macarons. The espresso is great. And they're just up the street from me. Oh, and my boyfriend loves their breakfast burritos. What's not to love? read more

My favorite neighborhood coffee shop. I honestly used to dislike their coffee, but something must have changed in the past few months because I can't stay away. Huge fan of their lattes and even more in love with their scones. We come here almost every weekend, and will keep coming back unless we buy our own espresso machine. Parking is along the street and usually easy to find. There's even a great overlook across the street with beautiful city views. read more

Great service every time I go in, really tasty coffees, and their 16oz lattes are quad shots! Good prices and tasty pastries as well. Don't miss this gem right near the Space Needle. read more

I love going to QED because the staff is friendly and the coffee and pastries are consistently yummy. The space itself is small but there are a couple seats outside. It's a nice quiet place to sit during the weekday and hangout. read more

The Mexican Mocha was good! But I wouldn't necessarily call it the "Mexican" mocha since it wasn't really that cinnamon-y (what it claimed to be). Cute little coffee shop in a quiet part of town. Close to my house so it's nice to walk here and get some exercise haha. Giving it three stars since there were three ants that crawled on my laptop as I was doing work... kinda unsettling read more

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My espresso was quite tasty. They are small, but there are seats for 14. There tables and two short window facing bars. There is also a lovely view of downtown and he sound just across the street. You can see some of it from inside. Wifi: 13.5/3.8 megabits down/up Outlets for all seats - yay! read more

Humble coffee shop with great baristas, a different interior and vibe than the standard coffee shop nowadays. They sell their own locally roasted coffee - single origin and Integral blend. Highly recommend! read more

One of my favourite coffee shops in Seattle. I come here pretty often and the line is never too long here. They sell some pastries and other goodies but I really come here for the coffee. Really solid coffee, I feel like it's very underrated in terms of the amount of recognition it gets. Their espresso drinks are super consistent. I'm also a fan of their cold brew as well. The baristas really know their stuff here and are super informative. The baristas are as good as the coffee they serve. They're super friendly. There is also a really good view of the city across the street at the mount baker view point. read more

Sweet, stellar service and good coffee. Used to come regularly with a friend, and was always happy with the pastry options as well. :)

Matt has become a very close friend of mine, since moving to Seattle. And seeing the beginning stages of this cafe to the finished project is amazing. I have never doubted his capability, vision, passion, hard work, and product- but actually seeing it unfold and be so successful is incredible. It's an honor to call him a friend! His coffee is some of the best in Seattle and his cafe is so welcoming! I love me some QED read more

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Coffee is good, not spectacular. The food is very nice but a bit pricey and very good service. A nice local coffee shop.

Cute little neighborhood cafe. Love their coffee and they have gluten free quiches too.

Warm, fuzzy and cute is what I would describe this neighborhood coffeeshop. I go here over and over again just for the coffee and warmth this coffeeshop brings. read more

I am normally a black coffee guy. Theirs is definitely good. After I saw how much care the barista was putting into my girlfriend mocha it seemed a waste of talent to ask for just coffee the next day. Best cappuccino I have ever had and they are really nice. read more

This is such a cute little coffee shop. Their coffee is strong and I loved it! We had a bagel and a muffin and it was worth it. The staff is super friendly and I would come back for more. Their tiny bench seats outside were nice to sit back and enjoy the morning. read more

Excellent addition to the area. Great people, delicious coffee, adorable decor. Everything I want in my friendly neighborhood coffee shop! Update: Still the best. read more

Very rude and unfriendly staff don't say thank you look at your blankly. Other places to get coffee with friendlier Staff. Busy talking to each other about their tattoos and experience moving to Seattle. Not a word or even a simple smile to a paying customer. I felt like I was interrupting. For such a small place having great customer service is really important. Why would I want to go back to a place where they are rude to me! The bakery down the street is cute and they are beyond nice! read more

I was greeted with an unfriendly staff, not sure if he was racist against me or is it just his natural way of greeting customers. He then proceeded to check me out from head to toe, not looking at my face once while I ordered, just my pants (?!). I felt super uncomfortable. Went ahead and ordered my drink. Coffee was ok. But my experience was traumatized. read more

Came back. Donut better quality. Service is excellent. Seems that the weekday staff is more attentive than the weekend staff.

It's a small but nice coffee shop, in a nice location. The coffee and Kombucha are good here and worth a try if you are in area. Hard if you are trying to study because the shop is really small and crowded feeling. read more