Cute, bustling little café! The staff was very pleasant and welcoming while taking our order. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, which is especially lovely during the summer and fall, with a beautiful lake view to enjoy! The food was good overall. The only thing I was missing was a little spice. Hopefully they add a sauce or something with a nice kick for those of us who like a little heat! Definitely a cute spot to grab a bite and enjoy the view. read more

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Lovely spot with beautiful Green Lake views to enjoy your coffee. The cafe is very aesthetic, and I feel like it's a great space to work from as well. It's definitely a busy cafe, but they have plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. I tried their caramel latte and it was great! Overall, a lovely spot to grab a coffee, work, or just relax and enjoy the Green Lake views. read more

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Retreat is a beautiful, spacious coffee shop with plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, making it a great place to catch up with friends or get some work done with coworkers. The space feels modern, clean, and welcoming, and the staff were friendly throughout my visit. I ordered the salmon lox toast, and it came with a generous portion of salmon topped with plenty of fresh greens. It was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. I also tried the Afterglow latte, which was an interesting new choice with bright notes of cardamom and black pepper that made it stand out from a typical latte. Overall, it's a great neighborhood cafe with excellent food, unique drinks, and a comfortable atmosphere. I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu! read more

Retreat - SMOKED SALMON LOX - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Retreat is my go-to place in Green Lake anytime I want to meet up with someone for coffee. My go-to beverage is the Strawberry Fields smoothie, which is an actual smoothie they prepare with actual healthy things (as opposed to ice, fruit-flavored syrup, and maybe a few frozen strawberries). I love this place because the service is always incredibly friendly, the energy and vibes are always upbeat (so many individuals here just knocking out work on their laptops while lots of other clusters of people seem to use this as a nice, roomy spot to grab coffee and catch up). And it's a fantastic breakfast option for any group that has diverse dietary needs. I've come here with a group that includes dairy and gluten allergies, medically restricted diets, and picky eaters. Between the breakfast bowl options, the smoothies, and the pastries, everyone leaves happy!! One note: if you plan to swing by on a weekend morning, you may have a little wait as the line is often out the door. I'd say more often than not, the wait is worth it. read more

Retreat - BREAKFAST BOWL (GF) with a strawberry fields smoothie - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I don't always trust a long line in Seattle, HOWEVER, this place is worth the hype. The food is super delicious and fresh (and fast!), the coffee is creative and yummy, and the people are very sweet. There is a lot of seating inside and patio seating, and it's right across from the lake so it's a gorgeous place to be on a nice day. But also- cozy vibes for a rainy Seattle day! Highly recommend everything here, haven't had a miss yet. read more

Retreat - Breakfast bowl, coconut almond latte with caramel cold foam - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Retreat is a Greenlake staple, always busy and easily accessible after a walk around the lake. This was my first time stopping in for dinner, a friend and I arrived around 7:00pm after our walk. We waited about 5 minutes before we were noticed at the counter by a staff member, and though the service was slow overall, the staff were very kind. We ordered the BLT and chicken and greens salad. Both were tasty, but felt a bit overpriced considering this is a counter-service restaurant. The food was nothing special. I don't think the menu board had prices either, which felt a bit strange. I had an "iced" mango black tea which was pre-made and cost $5-- not even poured over ice! The seating is open and bright, especially on a warm July evening. Overall, this is not the best spot for dinner in my opinion. Sure, it's convenient, but next time I'll choose Retreat for a coffee in the morning instead and check out somewhere new for dinner. read more

Retreat is a GEM, lovely cafe offering a nutritious menu and bold coffee. 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! read more

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Retreat is a nice place along Greenlake for coffee and brunch. 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. read more

I'm surprised at the moderate rating because Retreat really did seem like a nice retreat from the busyness of life, with relaxing views of Green Lake. Their set up is very nice with some patio seating, bar seating starting out the window toward the lake, and relaxing Adirondack chairs lining the front. They offer a menu full of healthy options from wellness lattes, to Kombucha, to smoothies, grain bowls and salads, as well as more typical breakfast and lunch cafes fare. While we only had drinks, the cold brew coffee and Ruby Ginger Wellness Latte were delicious. The service was also very nice. I wouldn't hesitate to stop here again and am actually curious to stop in for lunch some time. I recommend giving it a try and seeing if it is for you. read more

A tiny, charming coffee shop that quietly does so much more than coffee. The grilled cheese comes out golden and melty, the tomato soup is pure comfort, and the quinoa salad feels fresh and thoughtful without trying too hard. Pair it with a glass of wine or a bubbly prosecco and suddenly this little café turns into the coziest lunch spot you didn't know you needed. A quaint gem with big flavor. read more

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Stopped by to grab a quick bite and ended up ordering the tuna melt on gluten free bread with an side soup add-on for $2. Delicious and very filling even when splitting between two people. read more

Retreat - Tuna melt with a side soup - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The line here is always long and the people always seem to be cheerful when they are here so I decided to stop by to see what all the hype was about. I was a little shock at how pricey it was. I know vegan food isn't the cheapest but woof. Either way, I committed to a bowl. It was either between the retreat bowl which is vegetarian and gluten free. It had in it sunny side up egg, mushrooms, sweet potatoes, arugula, pistachio pesto and your choice of organic brown rice or quinoa or the fall harvest bowl (v) which comes with arugula, roasted carrots, butternut squash, broccolini, hummus, avocado, hemp seeds, microgreens, and quinoa. I thought it was tasty the retreat bowl but again the prices of the other items were a bit higher especially for what I would consider a 3 star restaurant. They have coffee, a great selection of teas, and other things on their food menu include tacos, pesto chicken sandwiches and other melts and sandwiches, toasts, bowls, soups, breakfasts like omelettes and more. I think the smoothies look great. I would come back here for this especially after a run around the lake. The space itself is beautiful and lively and I do think that in of itself is a 5 stars. I can't think of anything different they need to do with the space. Even though it's packed like always, they can fit maybe 75 inside and an additional 25 outside on the patio. It comes with wifi. read more

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This is one of the few healthy options in the area. We used to come here during our walks around Green Lake. It can get quite busy, especially during the summer months, but in winter it's usually easy to find a spot. They offer a good variety of salads, sandwiches, and drinks. read more

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Food is a little expensive but delicious! I particularly enjoyed their strawberry banana shake. The atmosphere is friendly but it was so busy I couldn't hear myself think. It's difficult to have conversations inside because of the noise. Maybe they could install sound dampening? This is my second time here and I enjoyed myself but wish it wasn't so loud so I could talk with my friends and hear what they are saying. read more

Retreat - Strawberry Fields and the Loaded Breakfast Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've ordered this sandwich probably 6 times over the last year and never fails to hit the spot. Place is always busy and filled with people. Can get pretty loud, but still a good spot to study. read more

Retreat - Pesto chicken sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

tl;dr - good cafe drinks, great service, great seating options I only had cafe drinks, but I did see they had food and a bar. The latte was good, tasted sweeter than normal even though it was unsweetened. My wife had the Ruby Ginger Latte which she said was really good with almond milk. It has beetroot, ginger, and cardamom. The baristas were really nice and accommodated a last minute change to one of the drinks. There's lots of seating inside and outside. They have a large indoor space with bar seating, several patio tables, and a row of lounge chairs in the front. It's located right across the street from Green Lake so it's an awesome place to grab a drink and go for a walk. read more

Retreat - Latte - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I am getting to know this area, and so far have enjoyed my visits to Retreat Cafe! They have tasty smoothies and a good breakfast selection, although a little pricier than I would like. I do like how open the space is, with plenty of tables--whether you are there to work/study alone, or for a large gathering with friends it is a good casual space to accommodate a range of customers. read more

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I visited for the first time on Sunday and am happy to report this place met all of my expectations. The service was good and fast. I came here with a large group and was a bit worried about seating, but there was a ton of space. The food and drinks were yummy and I can't wait to come back and try more. I had hot chocolate and avocado toast, both were delicious. The ambiance was nice. Modern, clean interiors with lots of natural light. There is a good amount of seating and strategic outlet placement for those coming to work or study. Parking is a little tricky because it's green lake, but be patient and you'll find something. read more

Retreat - Avocado Toast with egg - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Freakin love this place. Tons of seating options indoor and out, awesome food and drinks, quick service. One of the best spots to work remote read more

Nice little café by Green Lake, ambiance is good, with lots of seating, and also wifi. Ordered a BLT sandwich as recommended by the staff and it was just okay, seemed a bit expensive for the sandwich that I got. read more

Retreat - BLT - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a really nice place to stay for a while or meet up with friends! It was very lively inside/ The interior design is nice and I love how there are comfy couches and lots of tables to sit at. The whole place is decorated with lots of plants and has a nice view of Green Lake. Latte and cinnamon roll were both good. It was a bit noisy and I was slightly irritated by the competing music from the open kitchen and seating area. I'd come back to work but only if I have headphones and don't have to take any meetings. read more

Retreat - Pumpkin Spice Latte and Cinnamon Roll - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food was super tasty and just amazing, the service was super fast and the ambiance of was amazing as well, loved the decoration and the whole vibe it was perfect! read more

Retreat - The Sweet potato and cactus Taco ($6.36) and the Pesto Chicken sandwich($17.65) - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was excited to try out this place as I saw their unique line of wellness lattes. I'm from out of town so I was eager to try something new. The cafe was busy and full of people, though I didn't see a single mug for dine-in orders. It was a bit loud inside but they had seating outside to avoid the noise. Everyone was drinking from either plastic or a disposable cup, and for someone who is trying to limit plastic use, kind of a bummer. I ordered the Golden Orange with almond milk and a regular Matcha Latte. The girl who took my order was nice but I didn't get a receipt. Now, this is why I give my rating and why I probably won't be back--customer service. When you place your drink order, they make it and then call your name. Just like Starbucks. At this visit, the staff who made both drink orders left both cups on the counter and went on to make the drink for the person after me. Not once did she did call my name, and I remember hearing her call the person's name before me. I stared at both drinks on the counter and didn't want to assume they were for me as I wasn't familiar with the drinks, so I kept waiting . It wasn't until after she called the name of the person after me that I went up to the counter, pointed at the drinks asking if it was for me, and she goes, "yah, I called the name twice." It was in the moment I felt crazy, but I knew I was not because I was standing right near the counter the whole time waiting and listening for my name. I told her I didn't hear my name, and she apologized so I did my best to get over it. The drinks were good, at least. My Golden Orange had a strong cardamom taste but it wasn't too strong, and I did taste notes of orange. My husband's Matcha Latte was good; no granules of unmixed matcha powder and was neutral-tasting (not too bitter or sweet). Plus is that they had free water cups, and parking near the place is free under 2 hours. read more

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Atmosphere here is 10/10!! There's so much space and the vibe is so fun and relaxing. Come work or catch up with a friend, it's the perfect spot. The service is fast and the staff is always nice! The coffee was delicious! The beetroot lattes were not our favorites but we'll definitely be back to try the other wellness lattes read more

Retreat - Beetroot Cardamom Latte Focused Energy - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Went here at like 8 in the morning and it seems like a popular place for people stop by in the morning and to work. It's a super nice spot right next to greenlake. We had just done a loop around the lake and wanted a snack. We got a mocha and a smoothie to try, they even gave us extra smoothie in a lil cup on the side. I'll come back and try food one day but I wouldn't recommend this place to others for based on what I got today Strawberry field - 6.5: it kinda tasted like a granola bar but strawberry, it was just ok Mushroom mocha - 5.5, tbh just tasted eh, but I usually prefer regular mocha than healthy mocha. It might be better than the mushroom mocha at wunderground in cap hill tho EDIT: Came back and now i think it's a 2, could be a 3 with small changes. I gave the spot the benefit of the doubt last time bc I ordered a mushroom mocha and I figured that's a wild card pick but now I know it's just mid. We ordered the berry smoothie and the loaded breakfast sandwich and both were disappointing. Would not go back, do not understand why people like or recommend this place. Berry smoothie - 5.5 It tastes just like the Costco berry smoothie except it's like 3 times the cost. Don't get me wrong it tastes good it's just not worth the price Potatoes that come with the sandwich - 3.5. These are disgusting. They were undercooked and soggy, not crispy at all. They were mixed with bell peppers which just didn't taste good. I'm appalled. Sandwich - 4.5: it was just so mid. They just loaded the sandwich with stuff but nothing on it was good. Eggs and avocado wasn't seasoned or something. Bacon wasn't even crispy, it tastes like mush. Charging 16 for that is insane read more

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I feel like it is one of those places ur expecting to be overpriced lol Nice ambiance and good service. Do not order the matcha here, it was so chunky so I asked if they could remake it which was very nice but sadly there matcha is just bad oop The sweet potato cactus taco was yummmm! read more

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Delicious breakfast coffee and mimosas. Also a very busy venue.However, everything is overpriced after tax and tip for two mimosas , breakfast burrito, black coffee and a breakfast bowl we spent $80. The breakfast bowl is something you could probably make it home. It was good, but I think it would've been better with meat and more seasoning. I think it would've been good if there were some black beans too, so I took some black beans from my breakfast burrito to put it inside of the breakfast bowl. The breakfast burrito is where it's at. It was amazing, hearty, tasty, and delicious. And those sister are strong, which I appreciate and a black coffee was strong as well. read more

Coffee is good though a bit spendy. Service is good. Only issue is bathroom and policy. They have showers in there. If you need to use the bathroom, may need to go elsewhere. read more

Extremely rude barista. Tired of poorly trained employees with zero understanding of customer service. Do better retreat. I have spent thousands of dollars here and the last thing I need is a 20 year old giving me attitude. This is not the first time I have had a negative experience here - last Summer, I also had to deal with a completely disrespectful barista. Hoping management does a better job at training their employees. read more

Service sucks and menu looks very bland. Typical gentrified, soulless, overpriced cafe with hippie-leaning name to sound not like other soulless, overpriced cafes. It's basically Starbucks but the staff refuses to accept the fact that they work at a worse version of Starbucks. Red head barista gave a blank stare and basically said "idfk" with her answer when I asked her a simple question. Prices are also super inflated. $5 + tip (LOL) for the red head barista to put simple syrup directly on top of the tea I ordered and not even stir? Like if I took a sip it'd be straight simple syrup. Only plus is free water if you're running at greenlake. read more

Location is beautiful. A nice view of Green Lake park; what's not to love. Food was surprisingly quite average. I went there with such high expectations after reading all the amazing Yelp reviews. So a little disappointed. We got the strawberry smoothie, Mayan bowl, and breakfast Sando. Food lacked flavor. There was a teeny tiny bit of chimichurri in the Mayan bowl. Was expecting more flavors honestly. Sando was plain egg, avocado, sliced tomato-- no flavor nothing. Side potatoes were half-cooked. The bun was nice and squishy. The smoothie was pretty good. While it's a nice place to visit if you are in the area and looking for some nice views; but not something I would necessarily trouble myself to go back to. read more

Retreat - Mayan bowl - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I wanted to take a walk by Greenlake for the first time, so I was in search of a place I could grab a coffee and food. I ordered the Mediterranean/Greek bowl and it was SO good. The mushroom mocha was also surprisingly good (I never had a mocha with mushroom before, so I was assuming it'd taste more like mushrooms). Can't wait to come back and try something new read more

Retreat - Greek bowl - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Retreat is located in a great space right next to green lake! It makes it the perfect place to come after a walk around the lake. However, it is constantly busy and loud in here so I would be mindful of this if you're planning on coming! The food is good and hearty, it is nothing special but great if you want something simple and healthy. We got the chicken and greens bowl and the autumn harvest bowl. Both bowls were a good serving and felt fresh. I've also come here a few times and they've been out of juices frequently, unfortunately! Overall, retreat is a good and simple place. I will be back again because it is conveniently located but it is again nothing special. read more

Retreat - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great variety to get fresh food and cocktails, coffee, and or smoothies. Parking is okay, mostly street parking. Nice place to meet friends to get work done or grab a beverage and walk around the lake. Though I will say if you bring your own mug to stand by it because I've had another customer walk out with mine when I went to the restroom. The biggest down side here is the noise as it's quite loud and it's frigid in here. They constantly open the doors and prop it open for ventilation but if you're near a door you're stuck by the draft. read more

Been eyeing this place for a while, but to be perfectly honest the high prices have always kept me away. I gave in today being in a rush and having to pick something up nearby. Online order worked fine, although a pop up told me I would get a text when my order was ready.... 25 minutes later I never received one. There was no indicators on where to pick up o line orders when entering, so I had to wait in line. It could have just been the couple but it took forever, and the girl didn't even look at me. I had to wait for someone else to come to the register after the couple left. My food itself was good- the pesto was lovely, the chicken had good flavor. My only complaint that it was very very oily on the bottom, and I couldn't stomach eating the arugula that was soaked in oil. Overall, at a better price point I would eat here, but for the price I don't know that I would return unless desperate again like today. (My salad was $23, for reference) read more

Retreat - Chicken and greens with pistachio pesto - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good selection of food, but I find that my first choice they are always out of! First time I went, they only had 2 smoothie options available and were out of all the add-ons (flax, protein powder etc) Second time I went, they only had 2 wellness latte's available "because they take an hour to prepare" was her reasoning.... Would love a sign in the morning blocking out those options from the menus so I'm not standing there requesting multiple things that they dont have, or versions of things they dont have. Third annoying thing was that I came with a $20 bill, and she said she can take cash but doesnt have a till to give any change.... on a $7 latte, sorry that wont work. Luckily there was a very kind human behind me that bought my latte for me.... but kind of weird - we havent quite phased out cash just yet! Latte was good, smoothie I ended up getting was good. Nothing amazing, but a nice space to work nonetheless. read more

Finally a place I can get a good salad in the pnw. I've been living up here for a very long time but the longing for a good salad with actual ingredients and a light dressing stays with me and it's harder than it should be to find. The summer salad was fantastic I make it at home often but it's a lot of ingredients so it's nice to just be able to order it. Can't wait to go back. Bathroom was pretty rough, I get they are busy and can't keep up constantly. Maybe just some air freshener could help. read more

So many flies buzzing around, stains on the couches, also don't come here if you like your lattes sweet. I'm sure you could always customize but I asked for 3 pumps of vanilla in a 12oz and it was SO sour still. Btw a 12 ounce latte is 9 dollars. I'm sticking with starbucks next time. read more

I always love stopping by at retreat for a little snack/meal after dance class! Be prepared, it does get quite busy during lunch/weekends, i always end up waiting at least 10 minutes as there's only one cashier taking orders at a time. I will say food/drinks come out fairly quickly after because theyre slinging drinks and making food like no other in the back! I've tried a few of their menu items. I particularly like mayan bowl, it has a lot of good healthy ingredients and their chimichurri is to die for!!!! I always ask for extra chimichurri (the normal amount isn't enough goodness to accompany all the food they give you). I also really enjoy their side of hummus with the pita bread. They give quite a generous amount, enough to share with at least one other person. The pita is nice and soft and comes out warm and has some yummy spices on top of it, the perfect snack if you're not looking for a big meal. I also really enjoy their smoothies, it has a nice creamy texture and is the perfect amount of sweetness. The cafe/restaurant itself is very spacious and open aired when the weather is nice. There's also plenty of outdoor seats out front and on their patio, perfect for people watching/enjoying the greenlake views. read more

Retreat - mayan bowl - Cafes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Omg. The burritos are serious business. It has to be one of the best breakfast burritos I've had in a long time. It's a bit on the greasy side assuming it's because it's the cheese. The potatoes in it or cooked perfection. Warning it's a bit on the extra large side. Definitely shareable or food for later. Service was helpful in providing options after a long day. This is a nice chill spot to read a book or get some work done if you need to. read more