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    Retreat

    3.7 (544 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    BREAKFAST BOWL (GF) with a strawberry fields smoothie
    Brian W.

    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.

    Breakfast bowl, coconut almond latte with caramel cold foam
    Paige S.

    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.

    Chandra P.

    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!

    Inside
    Holly M.

    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.

    Tuna melt with a side soup
    Sandra S.

    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.

    Michael B.

    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.

    Aleksandr F.

    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.

    Strawberry Fields and the Loaded Breakfast Sandwich
    Shannon S.

    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.

    Pesto chicken sandwich
    Lucy D.

    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.

    Latte
    David K.

    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.

    Breakfast Burrito
    Meghan H.

    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.

    Avocado Toast with egg
    Lauren F.

    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.

    BLT
    Sharon L.

    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.

    Pumpkin Spice Latte and Cinnamon Roll

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    Ask the Community - Retreat

    Is it dog friendly?

    No dogs allowed inside, but patio is pet friendly

    Are they open this week?

    Went there last week on 4/11. Yes they are open.

    What all is made in-house or locally, if anything? I'm a huge fan of housemade nut milks and Oatly.

    Looks like most every thing is in house.

    Are there specific free WiFi hours?

    Yes, they just updated their policy for no WiFi after 6pm on weekdays, I think it applies to weekends too.

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    I've had this place bookmarked for many years, but was finally able to try it when my family and I…read morevisited Seattle! They do take reservations, and there was a small line of people already waiting outside when the restaurant opened at 10 AM. The interior is cozy and warm..,the servers were all friendly and attentive! We ordered a mini baguette with butter and jam, along with a side of sausage and eggs, and their sweet Dutch baby! Everything was delicious! They did let us know in advance that the Dutch babies would take about 30 minutes, but it is worth the wait! It came out piping hot, oozing with blueberries and lemon ricotta! My only regret was not being able to try other things since we were headed to Pike Place right after, but I definitely do want to try their other Dutch babies / dinner items in the future!

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    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    4.7 mi•Belltown
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    Nice and easy restaurant attached to a hotel. Service was rather slow this evening as there was…read moreonly one cook in the kitchen. It's nice to watch the staff cook because it tells you that the food is fresh. I have high expectations for seafood in Seattle. However, I was disappointed with the scallops as it tasted raw and cool to the touch in the center. I'm not a scallop expert but this one missed the mark - the flavors were off with the sauce (tasted earthy). Presentation and color looked good, but this didn't taste good. Also came here breakfast several times. I don't have pictures, but each time the breakfast was amazing!

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