Love this place!! The shipping services are great and fairly priced, the t-shirts are some of my favorite undershirts, and the people who work there are amazing. There is a special place in heaven for Diana, the owner. If you need to ship something or just want to spend a few minutes in a cute, local business, Sip & Ship is worth a drive to Ballard. read more

Sip & Ship is an amazing local business. If the post office were hell, Sip & Ship would most certainly be heaven. The staff is amazing. I was in the other day and the red headed girl (Emily) assisted me even before they were actually open and Stephanie made me a great cup of coffee. Thank you Sip & Ship. read more

This is so much more than a shipping store, or a coffee shop. Its is a neighborhood boutique, a place of rest for the weary dog walker, and a place to socialize for those of us who work from home. Love it. read more

It's an odd combination, but if you want to ship a package and sip a coffee in Ballard, this is the place to do it. Friendly staff, excellent espresso drinks, standard pastries and a cute loft to look down on people struggling in the door with boxes to ship. Bonuses: it's a local business and if you don't know what to do with those horrid packing peanuts besides polluting landfills, bring 'em here. They LIKE to take them. read more

I stopped using USPS at all after visiting Sip & Ship - this is such a different experience. The people are all friendly, knowledgeable and nice. They helped me ship internationally to places they had never shipped before and all the packages went through without any issues. I've since moved away from Ballard, but whenever I need to ship anything back home or to friends in Europe, I definitely still come here. Great service and awesome, funky little place with lots of knick-knacks and a good cup of coffee :) read more

I cannot say enough about this place. I'm a freelance editor, and I've used them to print out a manuscript for me and ship it via UPS. Everyone there is extremely helpful and friendly. Plus, their prices are much better than their counterpart down the street, FedEx/Kinko's. What I really appreciate is the personal touches that they supply. In transferring my printout to a UPS box, they lovingly wrapped it in crisp brown paper like it was a present. When I asked how much the packing/wrapping would cost, they said it was part of the printing cost. Such courteous and complete service is such a relief after having to deal with the likes of FedEx/Kinko's and Staples over the years. If you're looking for a great neighborhood center for all your printing, shipping, and mailing needs, look no further. As an added bonus, they've got a pretty good cafe and nice seating area too! read more

I love this place! You can get everything you need all in one spot! A great cup of coffee, a treat, ship your mom her birthday gift, get someone else a card....plus they have tons of nice, pretty little things to impulse buy :) Everyone is super nice, and they were really helpful when I was shipping a bunch of stuff from Seattle to California this Christmas. They assign you a personal contact for the product you ship, and that way you always have someone to help you out if a problem arises during shipment. read more

Friendly people. Quality shipping services. And just about the best-tasting coffee I've found in the area. Sip, ship and smile!

Folks are always super helpful and nice here. Nice local spot.

I haven't been to the post office since I discovered this place! The Ship & Ship is awesome. They can package anything, wrap gifts beautifully, and have wonderful customer service. I've used their printing service for business letterhead and business cards and the results were great! They always have a good stock of unique gifts and the coffee is tasty. I love this place! read more

Nice folks all around. You can get your shipping done here and it's more pleasant than the dull shuffle at a post office. I also tried a latte and a scone. Coffee was decent and scone was tasty. Added bonus: it appears to also contain a mini gift store, full of cards and celebratory items one might mail off as a gift. The stuff was cute, I'd be willing to buy of few of their cards and such, it's a practical shop- you can ship stuff with some civilized perks. read more

I am a fan and it was love at 1st sight. Convenient location, nice atmosphere, super friendly staff, great hours! You can't beat it! Thank you for such an amazing business! read more

The word that comes to mind is whimsical. They have plenty of gifts, cards, coffee and more. When you are shipping out they ask if you would like some coffee to sip while you fill out the papers. :) read more

Today I needed to fax an urgent document to Las Vegas. I went to Kinkos first, but was frustrated by their self-serve fax machine so I decided to head next store to Sip n Ship. The employees were very polite and the store is cute and cozy. After faxing my 15 pages it was time to pay. The total: 37 DOLLARS!!! Now I know many businesses charge obscene fees to fax documents, but over 2 dollars a page is just plain robbery. I'm kicking myself for not asking the price beforehand, but I assumed with a Kinkos next door it would be somewhat comparable. My advice is to post the fax prices where they are visible to customers and tell them the cost before sending the fax. read more

I absolutely love this place! I didn't have the address with me of where I needed to send my package and Diana took down my payment info, added my latte to the invoice, and then let me call her with the address all on the honor system. There is NO reason ever go to the post office again. If I had my own business I would run it exactly like this place. read more

I love love love this place!!! Had one of the best Skinny Vanilla Late's of my life here! They also have great scones (not too sweet) and fresh! This is a great Ballard spot I originally came to to find a birthday card for a friend. They have great unique letter pressed cards that I can look at all day, beats your mom's hallmarks! Highly recommend if you're in need of good coffee, small gifts or if you need to ship something! read more

Just went here for the first time last night. Let's just say I've never felt so compelled to tip the person handling my mail before. I didn't buy an espresso, so I refrained this time -- but really, this place is exceptional! Perfect customer service while retaining a laid back NW atmosphere. I feel great supporting this place and decidedly NOT the FedEx next door. Thank you, ladies! read more

It's like a Paper Source, cafe, and UPS all rolled up into one cute storefront. I imagine this to be the kind of place where I sit and write my thank you cards, drink a latte, and pay for postage. I came by just to pick up a random card for my friend, and ended up perusing through the candles and chocolates. What a way to enjoy running errands! read more

Sip and Ship rocks my socks. They have a great selection of cute overpriced gifts, including Ballard merch, to fawn over while you wait for your espresso, but the real treat is the staff, who are way cuter and friendlier than the civil servants down at the PO. read more

OMG. How did it take me so long to find you, Sip & Ship? You took my beat up packages to return, you prettied them up and taped all the holes, then you mailed them for me-- at no extra cost! And the whole time you smiled and even gave me a free cup of coffee as a new customer. The BEST customer service ever. Bubbye FedEx, USPS and any other mailing service: Hello, Sip & Ship!!! read more

This is a delightful little place. The staff is lovely and efficient. I've rarely had to wait to get my mailing done. The gifts and cards they carry are really cool. One thing though, and it may have just been a fluke: terrible latte. I mean, terrible. No matter where I go, I always order the same thing: double tall non-fat iced latte. I know exactly how the ratio of milk to espresso should taste and what it should look like in the plastic cup..yeah, I completely own my anal-retentiveness on this matter. The barista made me what was basically a beige cup of milk with ice in it. I figured she'd just forgot a shot, and asked her about it. She looked at me like I was brain damaged and said, "no, that's a double...just what you asked for." So, bad coffee with a side of snooty. Everyone I know loves the coffee here, however, so I'll probably give it another shot.....no pun intended. read more

This is my go to shop! I'm working for a small business so it's great that I can make copies, thank you cards, mail said cards, ship packages, pick up coffee and breakfast/lunch in one stop. They make very delicious classic deli sandwiches, so delicious I almost died eating their ham and swiss. They redid the entrance layout making it a much better in and out flow. There is an upstairs area for chillin with a play area for kids. There is also lounge chairs in front so you can chill and enjoy the local scene while you sip your coffee. One thing that really stands out to me is that the employees are almost always familiar. Most of the other cafes I've tried to frequent seem to have ridiculous turnovers making it hard to feel like an appreciated regular. Another thing is i'm really indecisive, but instead of standing there awkwardly the barista actually knows how to throw suggestions out there. read more

Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great little gift shop too. Love this place.

I've used Sip and Ship in Ballard to ship quite a few things over the years and have always had a wonderful experience that has taken all of the hassle out of mailing things. They went above and beyond however in my last mailing experience! Diana was exceptionally helpful when a package I had sent to Australia was on the verge of being returned to me in Seattle just as I was moving out of the state. She advocated for me with the shipping company and continued to follow up with me days after to make sure that my package had reached it's destination. Thank you Diana and Sip & Ship! read more

I thought this place will treat me better, I spent 40 minutes to this store trying to figure out which is the best way to send my husband's passport to Florida. The guy (maybe Jason) who was nice but apparently he doesn't know how the system work. My husband ended up rebooking his trip and paid additional $500.00 plus because the passport didn't make it on time. I called Sip & Ship to ask why their staff gave me the wrong information and they do not have answer but "he did not know how it works"in a condescending tone! Too bad because I love supporting local business but I guess they don't need more clients the way they treated me! They refunded my fee $58.00 but this is not about the monetary, it's all about being truthful to your customer and admit your mistake in a not condescending tone. read more

I got my mail here for over two years. They are really awesome and responsive and understood my mailing and shipping needs. Oh, but watch out if you like cool stuff for your house or tasty treats. There's always a candle, bottle of wine, or droll greeting card that you didn't realize you really needed until you walked in. Awesome spot, and easiest business to park at in Ballard. read more

This place seems like something you would only find in seattle, and I love it! I mailed all my bridesmaid gifts from here, and try to use them for all the packages that I send. I love that I can sit and address my package while sipping my soy mocha. I also love that they sell my favorite lotion and cute little ballard shirts and coffee mugs. Definitely a good place to go ship packages, shop, and support your local economy! read more

Great staff, awesome concept. I drink caffeine and mail things on a daily basis, so this is the place. The post office doesn't have these happy smiling faces (and attractive to boot!), Kinko's FedEx doesn't remember who I am or say "good morning", other local coffee shops don't offer a choice of spicy or sweet chai. AND they're totally stocked with amazing greeting cards, and perfect last-minute gifts (candles, frames, etc) when you're on the run. This is one of those dying breeds-- a locally owned gem with friendly, reliable, efficient service, and a keen eye for cool artsy stuff that isn't junk. read more

We walked in to look around at the store because it has a bunch of unique things in the window. I was on my way to a little tea shop so I never ordered anything, because it is clear that these guys specialize in coffee. After I walked the three blocks to the tea shop and found it to be closed I decided to come back here and try a Decaf mocha. After all, the sign in the window says "People love us on Yelp" so I figured I'd try it and give my two cents. Being a tiny little coffee shop, I thought it may be different and good. It was just ok. I hate to say it, but Starbucks down the street is actually better. I am not a huge fan of Starbucks, and I wanted this quaint little shop to be better, but it just wasn't. I am not sure how these guys stay in business with the giant S (Starbucks) only a couple blocks away. Good for them for surviving though, my beverage wasn't bad, it was just not as good as a huge box store coffee shop. What ever that means... read more

We live right down the street and we absolutely love their most recent renovation. The breakfast treats are so scrumptious and their staff is very friendly & helpful. We have shipped many packages here - we love how they price shop and tell you the most economical price before shipping. Definitely will be a customer for life! read more

I love the fact that they have such great knicknack items from books, greeting cards, soaps and lotions. I like the idea that when I need to ship something, I can also grab a cup of coffee. This place is small, cozy and adorable but I had to take a star away due to the tasteless coffee. I'll continue to go to Sip and Ship but I'll avoid the coffee beverages from now on and stick to teas. Otherwise, this is a great neighborhood place to pop into. The service is always warm and inviting. read more

I came here to get some faxes sent and a latte. Latte was made to order, however, their services in general range from reasonable to $$$ but still worth the visit. The customer service is amazing. read more

From a moms experience taking kids there we won't return. It's a nice space, great idea, nice things for sale, nice customer service. The playspace for kids is upstairs and a good size and well enclosed and away from the store. Kids loved looking down from up above. However, it is not clean, very few toys. And most of all the prices for the pastries and drinks are very expensive. A cookie was $3.00! Small juice $2.00. A muffin $3.00. The woman said "well it's all from Macrena!" So? Wherever you get it you turnaround and price it fairly to your customers. I don't know that I've ever paid that much for pastries even at the best bakery in town. That's a deal breaker. read more

This is my first time having my parcel received by Sip & Ship, and I don't regret it! The staff, especially Diana, has provided me with professional and hospitable services. I'm also a fan of how cozy the shop is and the yummy options for coffee and treats! :) They saved me a lot of time and gas money when it came down to walking there (10min,) versus driving aaaaaall the way down to the DHL office downtown and suffering through the thick and thin of traffic. read more

I love this shop...love, love, love. I stop in every couple of weeks to drop off mail and packages. The last two times I was in to mail things, they asked it I was going to order anything to drink, so while my packages were being prepped for shipping, my latte was being frothed and pulled and poured...no waiting in the cafe line! Such great customer service. My favorite is Mimi...she doted on my baby boy and held him while I was dealing with xmas gifts. He loved her so much he cried when she gave him back to me. Mimi is great and brings extra sunshine to this place. read more

Alright disclaimer time: I might be employed here still. I have worked on and off at this fine establishment for the past 4 years...wow, has it been that long? Answer: Yes. Which I think is a great testament to the owners- who are outstanding people and whom will go out of there way to help you out. This kinda shop is hard to rate frankly. Do you base your ratings just on the Coffee side? The shipping side? The upstairs loft- that is kid friendly? Hmm- well, I'll base it on the "Sip and Ship Experience". First off- the owners and crew carry the philosophy- that they want your business- and they will do whatever it takes to EARN that- they will bend over backwards to better serve you. Which is a great way to start off. Plus, they are very good at shooting the sh_t and making you feel like they went in business solely for you. Which makes you feel somewhat special in a not-so-special kinda world. I think they treat their employees with this same manner and that's why you tend to see the same faces behind the counters. To address some concerns that I have heard: The prices are a bit overpriced... I think I had a hard time with this even as an employee- it wasn't until actually becoming a customer that I understood why the price shouldn't necessarily matter as much. Fact: the prices are a tidbit higher than going to the Post Office- but what do you get for that? You get someone who will process your shipment ACCURATELY, will treat it with care, make you feel like you actually matter and handle it with a smile. I have written a good review for the Ballard Branch of the PO- but everything is relative- and I'm a glutton for punishment. Prime example: For my current "real" job- I needed to have 400+ envelopes sent immediately. I was using the business credit card- which doesn't always swipe properly. I went to the PO and the lady looked at me and said she couldn't run these uniform letters through a machine- but that I had to buy $400+ stamps and place them on myself. Reluctantly, I said, "fine" and handed her my Credit Card- which wasn't swiping properly. The lady looked at my and said, "I'm sorry- I can't help you. This card doesn't work- bring me a card that works- NEXT". With a red face- I walked out the door and headed to the S&S- to which the clerk, without batting an eye, said, "hey let us meter those for you and we can enter your card in manually- and get these out for you today". THAT MY FRIENDS is why the little extra cost does not matter to me one bit- and why I love coming here. The coffee side: I got to hand it to them for using Fair Trade coffee- which is expensive stuff for a small company- and yet STARSUCKS doesn't even do this fully- which is a shame. The drinks are great and the pastry selection is a dandy. The baristas are typically easy on the eyes and friendly to boot. The upstairs: my two year old daughter loves this place. There aren't too many kid friendly places in this town- which is a shame- and once you find one, go out and support it...our kids need to intermingle in society too. Even if you are a kid snob (like I was) it's hard to not smile at a kid who is having a good time. SO there's my schpiel. I love this shop- that's probably why I still might even be technically employed here. The owner's have a great philosophy and the atmosphere is one that really lends to a community feel- something that is definitely needed (especially in this town.) read more

I've been to the S&S in Greenwood as well and both pretty much rock. I love the handmade cards and local crafts. Their coffee is superb and they have free wi-fi. I tried their chicken pesto sandwich and not only did it taste phenomenal, but it was hand-delivered to me by the nice barista. read more

Sip and Ship is what community is all about. Family run business, providing amazing customer service and products. Food, drinks, WINE, gifts, tons of cute cards, and not to mention a postal counter and pick up center for my mail. I never worry about packages being stolen from my neighborhood again. They are so sweet to me everytime I walk in the door...like my business matters. This is what it's all about these days. I hope they stay in business forevah! read more

After coming here the past few months, it quickly became my place to do my shipping, sipping, and evenget tasty food as well. The baristas are awesome and friendly, it is always nice to see a barista who cares about what kind of day you are having and can make small talk while they prepare your drink. The staff at the shipping counter are efficient, helpful, and always friendly, which is what kept me coming back, and the owners are wonderful and caring people who always greet you with a smile. Coming from a small town in TX, this feels like the community closeness I grew up with, where everyone knows each other, and smiles are always displayed. I truly love this place, and just another reason why I love Ballard and why I support local businesses. They have a winning formula for a successful business...caring for their customers. read more

Holiday shipping lifesaver! Fantastic service. Very tranquil vs Usps. 15mins vs 1.5 hrs wait. Remember to get your latte while you wait. Very happy customer read more