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4.1 (20 reviews)
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Vicky Y.

Looked for a random place for coffee or matcha near Pike Place & ended up here! The interior is pretty big, not sure if they would allow studying here but if they did, I totally would! My partner and I each got the Einspanner Latte and the Matcha Einspanner, each which currently cost $7.99 according to the menu. While I was paying, I couldn't help but notice a discrepancy between pricing and saw that the cashier charged me $8.95 for each, bringing my total for drinks to nearly $20! From photos people have been posting of their menus, it seems like they have been very quickly raising the prices of their items every couple of months, which is :/. I asked a different cashier about this & she quickly refunded me the difference though. I have a feeling that they just didn't update the menu facing outwards & will be raising their prices shortly though. The drinks themselves had a pretty presentation! The thick cream on top perfectly complimented the Einspanner Latte, I also liked how strong the coffee was, but not bitter at all! However, I think the Matcha Latte was made WAY too sweet. The difference in sweetness of drinks was extremely drastic, so I wish they would have offered like levels of how sweet they would make it or at least let customers know that the matcha is rather sweet. I feel like they used a pre-made matcha powder that already has sweetness in it & probably just use a proportioned amount. I don't think the matcha was very strong tasting at all. I would actually skip this if I went again, but the Einspanner Latte was delicious!

Matcha Einspanner, Einspanner - IG @bougiefoodieboi
Kyle W.

Pretty solid coffee spot near Pike Place! I went here after seeing a really good Uber Eats deal of spend $20 or more, get $15 discount, effectively making 3 drinks to cost around $6! Even without the discount (no upcharges online), $7 for regular Einspanner and $8 for a matcha Einspanner is good, given it is 16 oz and is fairly substantial. My rating is based on regular pricing. The Einspanners have a good amount of cream which makes it fairly hearty, with the regular one a coffee based one which I actually like more than the matcha. Matcha one is decent but the matcha quality is just okay. The creaminess makes the drink quite delicious. Plus, the presentation is pretty good.

matcha einspanner
Naliyah L.

Stopped by Social Grounds and tried the Matcha Einspanner -- and wow, it was delicious. The rich, slightly bitter matcha was perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the cream topping. The ambiance is really nice -- cozy, clean, and stylish without feeling overdone. It's the kind of place you'd want to sit and relax in, whether you're catching up on work or meeting a friend. That said, I was a little surprised at how quiet it was during my visit. Not many customers around, which is a shame because this spot deserves more love! Hopefully more people discover it soon, because it's definitely a gem.

Iced Ube latte; it was so-so.  Probably better hot.
Eliza O.

I'd like to give more of a 3.5 because the decor is fine, there's lots of comfy seating, and it seems like it'd be a great place to have a drink and hangout. My concerns were the taste of my drink and the service. Tried the iced ube latte and it really wasn't very enjoyable. The ube taste is there, but it didn't have much going for it. I'm guessing that it probably is better hot, but I expected more and it wasn't very sweet, which surprised me because it's ube - usually sweeter in my experience. Another person in my group tried the iced strawberry matcha latte and THIS one was very good! Wish I had ordered that one. The place is cute and cozy, but there were several used plates and cups around so we had to work a little to find a more open spot. There was only the one lady, so perhaps she was understaffed today? But we were the only customers for a while so I'm not sure what happened. Perhaps she was also having a rough day because she wasn't very friendly. She wasn't rude - just didn't seem too thrilled to have us there. Again, perhaps it was a rough day so far. I'd be willing to give this place another shot when in Seattle again. There are also other things to try, so maybe it'll be a better experience.

Caramel cream top (Insta: @badtothebite)
Khanh H.

Social Grounds is a cozy new coffee shop right by Pike Place! They have an extensive menu with deliciously curated coffee and matcha drinks that are to die for. The caramel cream top and the matcha were my favorites, but honestly, every drink was amazing. Plenty of seating and super friendly baristas, definitely worth a stop!

Palate Artist S.

We tried the hazelnut and salted caramel latte! Service was quick and decent. Good for a quick on the go! There's lots of space to sit or study as well!

Iced lavender honey latte

Pretty overpriced. Mid coffee for price unfortunately. Most likely would not come back

Matcha Einspaner and Caramel Macchiato
Vanessa T.

I am so glad I stopped by here for matcha. The place has such a calming vibe to it and there's plenty of seating. The barista was very nice and explained what an einspaner is which I got a matcha of, absolutely delicious! My husband enjoyed his caramel macchiato as well. Highly recommend!

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Marie B.

I happen to notice signage diagonal from where I had parked on 1st Avenue. I decided to stop in after one of two stops at Pike Place Market (1/23/25). Very nice interior with various seating configurations. The barista at the main counter was very upbeat and pleasant. Turns out this was a former Armistice Coffee. Social Grounds has been open since November 2024. I decided to sit at the counter facing the sidewalk and take in abundant sunshine, while nibbling on a heated savory scone from Macrina and sipping on a well crafted 16oz mocha. Perfect temperature and balance with the chocolate, steamed milk, and espresso. Coffee beans are from Sleepy Monk in Cannon Beach, OR. Coincidentally, I enjoyed this roaster back in August 2024 while visiting the Oregon Coast. I was onsite on a Thursday late morning, pretty much had the cafe to myself. Perhaps it's much more crowded at other times with downtown workers and tourists? It was a nice detour and good to find decent coffee & baked goods at an indie spot close to Pike Place Market.

Jasmine C.

Best einspaner i've had in a while! I got the matcha einspaner, strawberry matcha einspaner and einspaner black. The matcha einspaner was my favorite. The cream they add is super creamy not too sweet but also whatever matcha they use its not bitter and it has more creamy sweet notes than earthy umami. Strawberry matcha was delicious but once it was all mixed it was a bit sweet for me but ill get it less sweet next time! Strawberry flavor was delicious tho. Plenty of seating and a table that sits up to seven people. Bar seating available for those that come alone! They have pastries from Macrina bakery and muffins from Boulangerie bakery in Bellevue. We tried the strawberry muffin, almond pinwheel and everything but bagel with cream cheese! Strawberry muffin was a super soft pound cake in muffin form parking was a bit hard to find but if your in the area definitely stop by!!!

Matcha einspanner, caramel einspanner, honeycomb latte, strawberry muffin, pineapple cream cheese muffin, morning roll, blueberry scone

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i really liked their matcha einspanner! the drink itself looked really pretty. it also came out fast and the staff was nice!

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Worst coffee, bad attitude from owner. Don't really care about customers, also the owner was always with mad face.

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Mt. Bagel

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I've heard about this bakery for a while and a Mother's Day brunch prompted the visit. Exceeded…read moreall expectations! The bakery and sales area take uo the entire ground floor of an unassuming house in a residential neighborhood. Clean, light and airy atmosphere with plenty of room to work. The metal shelves were superbly organized and packed full of bagels. Easy to get to by bus from downtown. Charming and cheerful staff. I went on a Saturday morning around 1030 and there was only a small line, which moved very quickly. This is not a cafe - you are here to buy bagels and the fixings. Okay, they also sell coffee and tea, muffins, and a yummy chocolate chip cookie. (Had to try one if I'm coming all the way from downtown!) Bagels were baked perfectly. Each one looks as if it was made individually- the level of detail of the flavors, rhe color, the texture. Nice chewy crust with a light interior. They toast up beautifully (at home - no slicing or roasting at the bakery). This is a bagel that says "hey, have another one" rather than the kind which lay in your stomach. I didn't try the spreads, but have absolute confidence that they would be marvelous. Worth every second of the 30-minute bus ride. Heck. Go out of your way to come here!

I finally made it out to Mt Bagel to see what the hype was about. There was definitely a bit of a…read morewait, but honestly, that's to be expected for a popular spot in the city, and it moved at a decent pace. We tried the pizza bagel and the everything bagel with chive schmear. The flavors were spot on; the everything bagel had a great seasoning ratio, and the chive schmear was fresh and creamy. My particular bagel was a little on the drier side, but even then, it is still a very strong contender for Seattle standards. If you are looking for a high-quality bagel and don't mind a little line, this place is definitely a must-visit. I'll be back to try a few more of their schmear flavors soon!

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So long and thanks for all the fish!…read more Tasty food, but what an awful value. The model worked when you opened your business because value was there. Then you chose to increase prices and decrease the quantity, which didn't make sense. Less for more? What a waste of a great idea - greed is why your business model didn't work. Your business was so hot when it opened and it actually went downhill about 6 years ago and I am not sad to see you go. Josh - to respond to your comment. My note should have inspired some reflection with the business model but it didn't. Your level of greed was insane and that is not forgiven here. You started hot and decided to squeeze more than your share from this business and this is what happens. You messed around and found out. It's sad because I actually supported the business when it opened but quickly had to end my dealings due to the high level of greed. You did this to your own business by wanting more, more and more, so please don't play the victim here. I'm sorry that you're saddened by this but what you did to the community is far worse than what I said. Actually ripping people off with your product is not having humanity. I'm not the inhumane one here and let's get that straight. I didn't rip people off - you did! You got what you deserved and that's that. You likely have time to turn things around but I doubt you can reduce your greed in time. If you do, I'll gladly come back and support yall. Again - food was great and greed was not.

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Our friends really hyped this place up so we had to stop here before we left Seattle. It was a…read moreSunday morning and the place was pretty busy but the line moved fast and the food didn't take too long to come out. I got the blackened cod bagel sandwich on an everything bagel. It wasn't something I had tried before so wanted to give it a try and I'm glad I did! It was delicious and you can taste the freshness of the ingredients.

Mediocre bagel, apparently no service, but at least it was really expensive …read more I ordered a kippered salmon bagel for $16. The bagel itself was smaller than a typical bagel and had some kippers and cooked (not smoked) salmon in the center. The bagel was chewy but lacked any crispiness on the outside. Adequate amount of cream cheese. The salmon had barely detectable flavor, while most of the flavor came from the capers. Overall, I felt a bit like I had been scammed. The chocolate chip cookie was actually pretty good. Not great, but good enough. Note about the service: I walked up to the counter to order and asked if they would bring it out--the person i ordered from said yes--so I tipped accordingly. I took a seat in the main seating area on the patio and poured myself a glass of water from the self service station. After around 20 minutes of waiting and looking inside to see if anyone was coming out i walked in and asked one of the people preparing bagels if someone was going to bring my order out and he looked confused, pointing to a row of bags on the counter, one of which was my order. Now, I tip generously for service, but more often than not i don't tip when I order and pick up my own food at a counter. Again, I felt a bit scammed. There are much better bagel options in Seattle, and certainly ones that don't ask $16 for such an unremarkable one that I had.

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Dingfelder's Delicatessen

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I saw a sign that ended up being a leftover promotion from Covid offering free soup to healthcare…read moreworkers. I came in and asked for the discount and was informed that this was no longer in place. The man behind the register then looked at me and probably saw the exhaustion in my eyes of working 80/hr per week in the hospital for minimum wage and gave me a cup of matzo ball soup for free anyways. He didn't have to do that and it was such a kind and generous offer. What a genuine and caring establishment. Also that matzo ball soup was better than my Jewish grandmother's! Everyone should give this place their business.

Revisited Dingfelder's and sampled a bunch more items off their menu. They just hit it out of the…read morepark so consistently and I love bringing friends to blow their socks off. Bonus: this spot is kosher! Potato Latkes (5/5): These latkes are thick boys and fried up so they're piping hot when they hit the table. Because of their size, you really get the contrast of the hard crunch on the outside with super fluffy potato inside. So good we immediately turned around and ordered more. Chocolate Babka (2/5): This was truly the only miss I've had here. Unfortunately, the babka just really dries out after it's been sliced, which is a shame because it's just gorgeous with generous swirls of chocolate inside. Reuben (5/5): I really thought their pastrami couldn't be beat, but the brisket is dare I say better? Just as tender and feels a bit less fatty, so it's a little more crushable. Tip: go for the seeded rye over the marbled rye; something about the marbled rye just falls apart a bit more with the juices of the meat, though it's still delicious! Black & White Cookies (4/5): I expected this to be cloyingly sweet, but this was actually scrumptious with some fresh lemon flavor in the cookie itself. Absolutely massive as well.

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Oxbow

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Montlake

I didn't realize a pizza flavor could speak to me as much as it did when we stopped in today. After…read moreordering a slice of pickled peppers and cheese pizza and finishing it off, I made my partner get in line to order another. They take your order and reheat up the slice before bringing it to your table. I paired it with a bottle of local organic apple juice. I rarely have pregnancy cravings and I wouldn't call this so much a craving as a revelation, but this made my baby dance in the belly. Oxbow did their pizza right. In addition, most pizza places seem to treat the crust as an afterthought. I happily ate the crust on this one because they put in an aromatic hint of olive oil. Don't overlook it! Bravo Oxbow.

I love the versatility of this spot. They have bagels, they have pizza, they have bakery and…read moreespresso drinks, they have bread. It's also pretty affordable too relative to portions. The servers were friendly and helpful. The inside vibes were nice, as it felt very open with high ceilings and lots of natural lighting. Unfortunately dogs are not allowed inside but there is one little bench out front if you have your pup and want to eat there. Lots of folks got to go and walked it to the arboretum. The only negatives for me were the lack of vegan or dairy free options with the cream cheese and the fact that they stacked a meat pizza slice with my vegetarian slice without checking. We would definitely come back!

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Rachel's Bagels & Burritos

(734 reviews)

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OK this is not for the faint of heart. IT"S EXPENSIVE.. Where i the world does a plain bagel cost…read more$3.50? EVERYTHING was delicious.. Incomparable Tad Nick and Nora I wanna be your Joey Ramone and the sweets.............aw, can you still eat anything more? Of course you can. Hey we're on vacation, so who cares how much it cost.

I just slammed this Pastrami Egg and Cheese in my car, and it was exquisite. Rachel's is a Ballard…read moreinstitution where you will find a long line on the weekend, but not to worry, you will be served up quickly by the hard working folks here. A few things to consider: I've never had a bagel on its own here, only a bagel sandwich. So I don't feel as though I can give an expert opinion on the bagels. However, they do work very well for the sandwiches. The everything bagel is absolutely loaded with seasoning, and has an incredible saltiness (I'm a salty man, so this is a good thing). I feel as though this elevates the eggs to a new level. I was immediately drawn to a pastrami breakfast sandwich, because it's a top tier meat. This will feel more like you're eating thin roast beef because of the color, but it's still pretty good. I do think that this sandwich needs some acidity to balance out all of the fat, so grab some hot sauce at the counter. Overall this was a great sandwich, and I would get it again. That being said, I feel like the bagels are lacking due to a fault in a core ingredient. They all come with potatoes, and I think that they're either boiled or not quite roasted enough. Having to deal with undercooked potatoes dispersed throughout a mondo burrito is a battle that I'm unwilling to wage - but people seem to love 'em. The other ingredients and overall flavor is nice, though. Rachel's is a fun place with good coffee, too. And they let me bring my dog in which is dope.

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