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3.7 (536 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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The Sweet potato and cactus Taco ($6.36) and the Pesto Chicken sandwich($17.65)

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
Maggie B.

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.

Michelle L.

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.

Beetroot Cardamom Latte Focused Energy
Sarah R.

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

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.

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The space was very clean. Food and coffee tasted excellent. Service was quick. Very affordable.

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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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3.7(38 reviews)
0.6 miRoosevelt

I stopped in to get a gift card and a mocha. The staff here are friendly and very customer service…read moreoriented. I enjoyed my mocha and the gluten free almond cranberry cake, which was moist and flavorful. Another plus is they use a dark chocolate for their mochas, so it's not super sweet.

Caffe Ladro in Ravenna is a cozy, pretty simple spot for a quick coffee. I visited on a Monday…read moremorning around 11am, so it was super quiet with just two people and one barista working. The café has around 20 seats, including a mini couch, a table in the middle, and a few seats by the window. It's the type of place where you might end up sitting right next to someone, so be prepared to make a new friend! The vibe was definitely more for people who need a quick place to work and not for big groups and loud conversations. Parking on the side street that it's on is limited, but I was able to find a spot easily around the corner since there's free 2-hour parking in the neighborhood. You'll need to ask for a key to use the bathroom after you order. They sell coffee beans and a selection of merchandise, along with a small range of pastries like muffins, cookies, and quiche. You order your drinks, and then you have the option to customize them with syrups and drizzles. The ordering process was quick and simple. I had an old gift card to use, and they had to transfer the balance to a new system, which is now linked to my phone number. Overall, it's a good spot if you're looking for a quiet coffee break, but it's not exactly the most exciting place to linger for long. Lastly, I ordered a latte with a white peach flavor. Which was subtle. Didn't really stand out like I hoped. Went with something different because why not! I also had their quiche which had veggies and goat cheese and that was magnificent. Highly recommended. Food ranges from 5-8 dollars and lattes range around 6 dollars. I had the jumbo which is 20oz.

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YALL PORTAGE BAY IS BACK!…read more Years ago - I swore never to go back to portage bay because I felt it was so mediocre and no longer an experience at all. But I'm happy to report that portage bay has gone back to creating memorable food and great experience worth spending your money on. It was a pleasant time as we dined with dear friends. Our server was also so kind and attentive. The food was full of depth and care. So it makes me happy to recommend their restaurant again. If you've never been, make sure you make a reservation and enjoy the cozy place that encourages you to eat like you give a damn haha.

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4.8(22 reviews)
0.8 miWallingford

I was excited to come here and enjoy some simple tapas and speak Spanish with my family. I love…read morethe concept, and the intent. The service was also great, considering there were many people and only one server. The coffee was good and people were all making an effort to speak Spanish, which I very much appreciated. The tortilla de patata, was also fine. That was the good. Overall, the food, as simple as it was, was really, really dissapointing. First, they rely exclusively on a microwave and a toaster oven. This should probably mean they serve only a few premade pastries and maybe come fiambres and call it a day. But I did not realize this when I ordered churros con chocolate for the whole family. Instead of having freshly fried churros - the only way to serve these, and the only way you will ever have them in any cafeteria in Spain - they preheated some pre-baked abominations along with a schmear of cold fudge sauce in a saucer. For a place so infatuated with Spain to serve something so wholly inauthentic really surprised me. Is it that hard to make chocolate a la taza? Is it that hard to have a frier and serve up some fresh churros? That's what we thought we were getting.... The ensaladilla was also a poor imitation of a Spanish classic, with mostly mayo, hardly any tuna, and punctuated with a smattering of pale peas. Even the pan con tomate, jamón y queso was bad. I confess that I've never understood the Catalan tendency to grate tomato on bread for these montaditos, but Ole doesn't even do that. Eschewing this easy opportunity to use a fresh ingredient, they squeeze some cold tomato sauce on a slice of toast instead. Almost as bad, the jamon serrano they use is cold and presliced (meaning that the salt is brought to the surface of the meat), instead of room temperature like jamon needs to be, rendering it dry and hard instead of warm and tender. In short, Ole cuts corners at every turn, relying on premade dishes for nearly everything, a decidedly un Spanish approach to food. Seattle desperately needs an authentic little Spanish cafeteria where folks can get good, simple freshly made tapas made with love. This place doesn't even try. With all that being said, if you want a good coffee and to be surrounded by people who love the language, Ole offers this. And that's pretty good too..

Little cafe with a novel concept. This is a 100% Spanish language business. Step inside and…read moreyou're teleported half way across the world into a little Spanish bar. You hear and read only Spanish, and if you're well versed in the language, you will spot everywhere the signs of Castilian Spanish from Spain. Watching people struggle a little bit ordering drinks and tapas brought back similar memories from travels to Spain with one big difference. Here, the owner is also a Spanish teacher (there was a class in session in the back room while I was there), so she helps you through the experience without breaking the spell by resorting to English. It wouldn't be fair to comment on the food barely 24 hours after opening. We'll see how that develops. Their intention is to provide a rotating selection of Spanish tapas. They have no kitchen, but neither do many Spanish bars. The beauty of classic Spanish tapas (jamón, queso, boquerones, pan, aceitunas, etc.) is they don't require cooking. The key is quality ingredients and as they say in Spain, "poca floritura." Olé café is the perfect remedy for Spanish nostalgia. As I stepped outside and returned to Seattle, USA, I marveled at how small our world has become.

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0.2 miGreenlake

cute neighborhood spot for breakfast or lunch in the greenlake vicinity…read more the menu has a pretty even mix of mexican and traditional american breakfast fare but i was drawn in by the plantains so ordered katracho minus the chorizo (they grilled some tomatoes for me as a substitute.) they were fairly busy for a sunday morning and one observation i had when the food came to the table was the differing temperatures of items. my eggs were not hot but the plantains were, indicating some things had been sitting around while others had been recently prepared. the beans were in a small cup in the middle and had good flavor but also lukewarm. i didn't expect everything listed in the menu to be cut and arranged around the plate as it was. this dish had a toast or coffee cake side order and opted for sourdough; there was raspberry freezer jam on the take. taste-wise the dish was good and the service was fine. all in all, while it wasn't a standout experience it was totally acceptable on a number of levels and others appeared to be enjoying the location's offerings as well.

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