Fantastic Lebanese breakfast in the heart of Ballard. Salt and Sugar is cozy, flavorful, and absolutely worth the stop. A must try.

Stopped in because my friend found their website while looking for GF brunch in Ballard. Based on their website, we got a different impression of what we would be getting. I'll start by saying the folks running it were super kind and the space was clean! This is a cafe with breakfast/brunch options, and the GF options were more limited. Friends said coffee was ok, the wife got a breakfast sandwich (served on a scone!) and something came over me and I ordered the salmon lox waffle. The lox and waffle were good. If I were to order it again (which I will likely not do) I would ask for no cream cheese and sauce on the side. If this seems like a place you want to go, by all means go! Just wasn't it for our group. read more

Salt and Sugar Cafe and Bakery - Salmon Lox Waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Service was very friendly and were excited for the FIFA finals! Haha We were able to try a bunch of food since we had a Groupon, plus their food is reasonably priced. Cardamom latte: espresso was strong enough and the latte wasn't very sweet, which I like Lebanese meat flatbread: tasty meat and tomato topping with some kind of yogurt sauce. I liked the flavors, just wish it was a little warmer Bacon cheese frittata breakfast sandwich: they said this was a popular breakfast sandwich. Very tasty, savory, and I enjoyed the scone Blueberry labne waffle: good textured waffle with slight sweetness, lots of labne(h), blueberries, and drizzled honey really brought it all together. This was FILLING! read more

Salt and Sugar Cafe and Bakery - Bacon breakfast sandwich, Lebanese meat flatbread, blueberry labne waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ultra friendly service and a huge mug of rosewater lemonade had me smiling. The waffles came out and did not disappoint: fantastic little spot read more

Where do I start with this gem of a amazing place! Yesterday was my first time entering this establishment. My friend invited me to lunch and man oh man was I impressed! Upon entry your instantly greeted with smiles and a friendly hello. The service was honestly 100/10! The ambiance is very chill and relaxing. They also have boars games you can play while sitting down. The food options are so awesome! Sweet or savory waffles, breakfast sammys, treats and Lebanese sammys and treats! I had a hummus and chicken wrap (omg sooo yummy and they make their own homemade hummus!) ans my friend had the garlic chicken sammy (omg soo bomb there was fries in this warm sammy!). My friend also had the peach lemonade (soo refreshing and not overly sweet) and I ordered a raspberry and peach Italian soda (sooo darn good). For a sweet treat to take home I got Baklava and it was also 10/10! Crunchy, great honey flavor, amazing pistachio flavor, ... also homemade. I'm so mind blown that I've never walked into this establishment before! I'll be back and bringing friends read more

Salt and Sugar Cafe and Bakery - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I have to update my review to express my undying love of Green Mountain olive oil, which the owner imports from his olive groves in Lebanon. I buy it by the jug (approx 3 liters). It has such a bright flavor and goes with everything. Insider tip: discount when you return the container. Also, I recently had the opportunity to try their self-made pistachio halvah. Typically, this dessert squeaks in your teeth, and any additions are just overpowered by the sesame flavor. This was absolutely delicious. The texture was firm, chewy, (no squeaks!) and the pistachios were plentiful and flavorful. My friend recommended drizzling carob molasses over it... complete game changer! Incredible flavor. I have to admit, I licked my plate (hey, I was at home. No one saw me.) Salt and Sugar. You gotta go. read more

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Very charming little place. Friendly owner and staff. Everything is fresh, homemade and delicious. So many other things we wanted to try. If I had to make a critique it would be that the food was not hot enough. Will come back sooner rather than later! read more

Salt and Sugar Cafe and Bakery - Raspberry almond scone, Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Popped in for Mother's Day and to fill my craving for waffles. Street parking out front is super easy to snag if you're going first thing and theres a cute patio out front to sit with your pupper and enjoy your noms. Being preggo, I went with a smaller iced mocha and a traditional waffle. Hubs went with the combo and fresh orang juice....and a cookie because, why not?! Everything was delicious and truly hit my waffle craving-fluffy and light with delicious syrup! Service was very friendly and helpful. Everything was super clean and made breakfast super enjoyable while being physically uncomfortable haha! We will definitely be back after baby girl arrives...though I may be sending hubs over for pickup! read more

Salt and Sugar Cafe and Bakery - Iced mocha, orange juice, and cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We were looking for a place open early since our baby was jet lagged. This was only spot open at 730am. Menu has your normal savory and sweet items especially waffles. I got the #3 combo underneath waffles which came with eggs, a waffle, and turkey bacon. My husband ended up getting the cheddar and egg on a scone and the scone was delicious. A decent amount of seating indoors and some tables outside as well. Overall cute and cozy cafe. read more

I tried the Kafta Arayes and it was delicious with just enough spice. I considered trying the Zaatar and Cheese but the service was so slow I didn't. However, their prices were quite reasonable. read more

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The cashier was very friendly and the atmosphere was cute. My Brown Sugar Cinnamon Latte was very good. I would definitely recommend it. However, the scone was very dry. It did have good flavor though. read more

Salt and Sugar Cafe and Bakery - Blueberry Lemon Scone and Brown Sugar Cinnamon Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love that they have their sandwiches on scones! I also liked that you can get full of half waffles. The carob latte was interesting though I don't know that it was my favorite personally. I'd probably try another unique house drink. The service was kind and helpful. I think they were maybe a bit understaffed with drinks as the food came out first. Very lovely ambiance and dog friendly which were awesome! We would certainly come back and I really want to try some of the lunch items! read more

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If I could give them a 12/10 I would! Food was so yummy, prices are awesome and the staff is so nice. I usually get nervous about trying new restaurants due to being gluten free but they had great options that were so yummy. Highly recommend the Lebanese garlic chicken sandwich and lox Swiss sandwich were insanely good. For sure a returning customer! read more

Great find,must try place!! Pastry options and coffee ranges were great. Will definitely go back

Not only was the food super delicious here, the staff was extremely kind. Very kid friendly with lots of options. My sons gave the waffles and blueberry muffins a 10/10! read more

Cute little bakery and cafe that (thankfully) serves simple breakfast dishes up until they close (3pm on Sunday). We tried the filled waffle - called a Washington waffle - that has pastrami in the waffle batter, topped with cheese and fresh apple slices, served with apple butter on the side. There was too much cheese for us because we didn't eat it fast enough. Not a fan of coagulated cheese But overall tasted great. My partner thought it was a bit dry but that's because he loves syrup/sauce on his waffles. The lattes were OK. The Cardamom latte literally has a sprinkling of cardamom, so it wasn't as fragrant as I had hoped. Even with an extra dash of cardamom i would not order that one again. The peppermint mocha was delicious though. All in all, it's a good place to pick up a quick snack or breakfast bite but it doesn't make my "must bring out of town guests here" list. read more

Salt and Sugar Cafe and Bakery - Washington Waffle Cardamom Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Can't fairly judge this place quite yet. We came for coffees and didn't order food which was probably a mistake. The food looked and smelled amazing (waffles came highly recommended after we left!). The coffee was fine, nothing special. The matcha was delicious. They have homemade syrups (we added vanilla to our matcha) and that was so good. We will need to come back for food. The space on the inside was well laid out with a good amount of seating. They also have games/puzzles which our daughter loved!! read more

Unassuming and quite lovely. Appears to be a family run business and they pay a lot of attention to detail. No frills just good food, drinks, and welcoming neighborhood spot. read more

Came here for a Sunday brunch after working out nearby. Been meaning to check it out for a while since it's not far from where I live. It is an unassuming cafe but has a good deal of food to choose from. There is a menu of coffee and a lot of tea as well. The menu items are mostly breakfast sandwiches and waffles. They even have savory waffles. I decided to try the labneh wrap with fried eggs as it was recommended and sounded like a unique dish. I like that there is a middle eastern influence here and some of the pastries sound enticing. Unfortunately I didn't love the wrap, mainly because it seemed a bit stale/dry and was not heated up at all. The filling was pretty good and I did like the combo of the eggs with the labneh. There was also some fresh tomatoes and arugula inside which was a nice touch. The service was decent although you have to pick up your food and bus the table yourself so it's not like a full service restaurant. I would like to come back here to try the savory waffle possible or perhaps just a pastry and tea. read more

Salt and Sugar Cafe and Bakery - Homemade Labneh wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped in just to try for the first time and was instantly hooked. I ordered the waffles and grape molasses latte. The food was incredible and staff was very friendly. It is a laid back atmosphere with a warmth that will thaw the Seattle freeze. Will be coming back. read more

Seeing all the Waffle options here, I always wanted to try Salt and Sugar. Came on a Saturday morning to finally try one and warm up with some coffee. Mornings definitely seem to be the busiest, with mostly with folks getting takeout coffee to go, but there were a number of folks like my party dining in. I got a Hot mocha to start which was good. They have two styles of waffle offerings - sweet and savory, hence the titular name of the cafe. I got the "Cobbler", a sweet waffle that had lots of fresh blueberries, streusel and whipped cream. It was quite good, not too crispy, but not too soft either. The savory waffles include options like the Hummingbird which is a waffle stuffed with spinach and goat cheese, topped with nuts or the BLT waffle which has of course bacon, tomato, cheese, with pesto and more. I like premise of being primarily a waffle spot and cafe. There are over well over 10 waffle styles and combinations to choose from. There isn't Waffle House out here, so this is the next best thing! read more

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Loveliest woman took our order ! Outstanding food and coffee. Too many choices! I loved my labneh sandwich with tomato cukes and arugula; my husband got turkey and cheese on scone. Yum! Loved the vibe here too. read more

A cute Lebanese coffee and breakfast stop in Ballard. I can see this being a popular stop for local Ballard residents who live down the block, but not a place people out of town go to. The ingredients they use are fresh and simple, like an extravagant home-cooked meal. Their menu goes on! read more

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I only write this less than spectacular review because I no longer see the owner who I absolutely love. I ate here almost daily in the spring and summer of 2024, And the food, service and energy was second to none. Lina and Anna behind the counter were an absolute marvel. It seemed as soon as Lina Left, and the owner went to Lebanon, the place took a very bad turn for the worse. I recall seeing Anna over worked and under paid , and when I came and she wasn't working on certain days, the food was terrible and service was almost hostile. I don't know what happened, but I chose to not frequent the place nearly ever . Today I came in , ordered a small slice of quiche and an iced coffee, and spent 20dollars on it. It took them 30 minutes to reheat what appeared to be brought in quiche and burnt cold brew. By the time the food came , a family of 4 that ordered food that took actual kitchen work to make, was served well before me. The quiche was dry and the center was still cold. I sadly have given up on this place . Heartbreaking . read more

Salt and Sugar Cafe and Bakery - 20 dollar quiche and burnt cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I visited this bakery for the first time today and won't be going back. I was looking forward to breakfast. I ordered a mushroom quiche and tea. I asked for it to be warmed up and sat down. After about 8 minutes it was brought out to be burnt to a brown/black. I took it to the counter to show it was burnt and inedible and I that I needed a refund because I didn't have time to wait for another quiche. The server didn't apologize, got on the phone to the owner/manager and said a customer wanted a refund for a veggie quiche, not saying why. After a few minutes, she said I should a refund on my card the next day or the next. That was it. read more

Over summer for a work trip, I walked in at lunchtime on my way back to where I stayed and ordered a chicken pesto sandwich with gluten free bread to take out. The cafe is lovely. With COVID going on, it was a bit sad to see empty seating except for one customer. Of course, wearing masks and distancing is required. Friendly services. Cashier also seemed a bit sad in the eyes when I asked how they were doing. I waited for what seemed a while for my order, but I did not mind looking at the art on the walls or just out the windows and thinking in the pleasant space. My sandwich was hearty with its marinated chicken, pesto, onions, artichoke hearts, swiss cheese, and some lettuce. The gluten free bread was pretty good. Really, I regret not going for a breakfast sandwich even with the time of day. Maybe next time I'm around and hopefully post-pandemic! read more

Salt and Sugar Cafe and Bakery - chicken pesto on gluten free bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Staff is very friendly, the menu has a ton of variety, and their breakfast sandwiches on scones are SO GOOD I have been back three times just for that. There is a good amount of seating and it's not too loud--music is not usually playing or if it is it's unobtrusive. Really enjoy this spot and glad I stumbled upon it! read more

Ordered a scone and chocolate chip cookie. Both were stale. The cookie was inedible. Not what I would call "fresh" baked.

I saw this place when I was waiting for the bus at the bus stop right outside the shop. I really like waffles so I was excited when my friend and I decided to meet here. The cobbler waffle exceeded my expectation. I don't know what they did to the batter but the waffle was crunchy and it was just great! I'm already looking forward to next time I visit and the fact that I live so close by. read more

Pro tip: you can order custom made sandwiches! If you ask if they can make a custom sandwich they will say no. They will claim they can only make what's on the menu. If you just start ordering what custom sandwich you want they will make it! read more

Super cute and quaint breakfast/brunch spot in Ballard. They have a nice selection of items and their waffles seem to be the most popular items. I love how they have both sweet and savory type waffles. I ordered the hummingbird and tasted beautiful. The cheese and almonds made my mouth water and I am already thinking about going back! Their cold brew felt a little watered down so I'm interested in trying something hot and see if that's any better. read more

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This place is so unique and I really wish they played up their Lebanese menu more because it's amazing and, for this area, super affordable. Super fresh too! One of the wraps I got I think was $9. I asked someone who used to work there why they only play up the more American menu they have and they told me it's because the current owners took over the business from people who had that menu first. But then you only know about this incredible Lebanese menu if you go inside. So many choices! I honestly like the Lebanese menu more, and I love how caring the staff is. read more

Looking for a cozy and casual cafe in the Ballard area of Seattle? Then head over to Salt and Sugar Cafe and Bakery on 24th Ave NW near Market Street. Highly recommend ordering one of their Breakfast Sandwiches served on a Cheddar Chive scone. So good! read more

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Incredibly kind staff who are always improving the menu and experience. The gluten free sandwich is one of the best available!

Staff is fine, coffee & tea are good. The baked goods all have a freezer taste to them. I got a muffin that tasted like it was frozen and thawed. The texture was really dense and the flavor was okay. I also got a piece of cheesecake that tasted like it had been in the freezer for a few weeks. It's also really warm inside, like uncomfortably warm. read more

Coffee and a breakfast sandwich... Got in early and had time to get recommends! Tried the Lebanese coffee and the veggie breakfast sandwich (also recommended: waffles). The coffee was interesting, I like spices in coffee so for me it was good but I'm not sure if I would recommend to everyone - the breakfast sandwich was great, and seemed a bit indulgent. Food was out fast, priced reasonably, great spot to eat a quick bite or catch up with friends or just sit and look out the window. read more

This became one of my favorite places to go to for breakfast sandwiches. Their biscuits taste good and large portion for the sandwich. I tried the Lebanese coffee for the first time and it's smoother than I expected with the cardamom added an unique aroma to it! read more

Salt and Sugar Cafe and Bakery - Ham Breakfast Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This cute little dog friendly cafe in Ballard has really good mochas. Their s'mores waffle is also the perfect amount of chocolate and comes with the cutest little marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs. read more

Salt and Sugar Cafe and Bakery - Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pretty good! We visited on a Sunday morning and were able to sit outside with plenty of space between us and the next table. Spouse and I both got waffles: strawberry banana and blueberry crumble. Both were great! He also ordered a breakfast sandwich and enjoyed that thoroughly. The bread was more of a scone/biscuit and he thought that was different and tasty. I ordered the cinnamon toast which was the one negative. The toast was super thick with not enough topping. I like my cinnamon-sugar:bread ratio to be much heavier on the sweet stuff. I only had a bite and decided it wasn't worth the calories. Very sad. I had my heart set on enjoying that toast! Super close to the Ballard Farmer's Market so a Sunday visit is recommended. read more

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It's easy to overlook this cafe when you're walking on the street, but take a chance and go in. First impression: cute, cozy, and dimly lit. Coffee: SO GOOD! One of the best cups of coffee I've had recently in Seattle. Price: cheap prices for local Seattle coffee. I think a tea was around $3-4? Menu: includes drinks and a limited brunch menu with sandwiches and waffles. read more

Salt and Sugar Cafe and Bakery - One of the best lattes I've had - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington