Bear with me but I feel compelled to write a review in the style of Werner Herzog…read more Here we go... Nested in the deep recesses of Edmonds you will encounter a creature disguised as a place of business, an ontological marvel and evidence that humanity, though awash in the dooming glow of their iPhones, still understands the wonder and mystery of caffeine. This is Walnut Street Coffee. The experience is at once astonishing and overwhelming. One is flummoxed by the coffee, complex, dark, and necessary, like a small mercy poured into a paper cup. Behind glass, a wide selection of bakery items gawks at its onlookers, each one promising warmth against the indifferent machinery of the day in their little hands. It is a popular place of respite, and therefore it suffers the punishment of being loved. On weekends, the line can become long, a procession of the hopeful and under-caffeinated picking at greeting cards, dreaming of holidays that never were. There are few places to sit. But this is not a tragedy. The people do not linger. They arrive, receive their steam-choked sacrament, and disappear back into the wet, ethereal theater of Edmonds. The staff are pleasant and striking, shifting through the chaos with the calm of remembered goddesses who have accepted the morning and all its burdens. A fine café. The ambiance invites the living and repels the banal. This place of coffee, pastry, waiting, and brief human consolation stands against the headwinds of time and the horror of bitter lunches to come.

We two had coffee on a Sunday afternoon in September…read more COFFEE: 3.5. The coffees tasted good, but were lukewarm. They would have tasted great with more heat. We had a cappuccino, and a Cortado with Almond milk. SERVICE: 4.0. No issues. AMBIANCE: 3.0. A large shared table, a few smaller tables, and counter seating.

Excellent coffee shop with cozy ambience and great service. The barista was very friendly. Plenty…read moreof seating with a couch near a fireplace. Cappuccino rating: 8.5/10 Coffee Beans: Umbria Coffee Aroma: 2/2 - Inviting with a caramel and nutty profile Milk Texture/body: 1/2 - creamy and cohesive, microfoam could have been more silky Espresso Flavor & Balance: 3/3 - balanced acidity, sweetness present, no harsh bitterness Integration: 1.5/2 - Neither milk/espresso overpowers the other Finish/Aftertaste: 1/1 - Clean, pleasant, lingers nicely

The downtown Edmonds retail area has quite the concentration of indie cafes, especially along 5th…read moreAve S. Despite being in business for nearly 13 years, this is my first visit to Cafe Louvre (12/9/25). After two days of staying in due to the stormy weather, I decided to venture out and try some place new. I snagged a 3 hour parking slot, yay! The cafe is in a shared building with six other businesses. Pleasant interior with natural light, mellow overhead music, various seating with 2 & 3 tops, communal seating by a fireplace, and group seating off to the side that can be reserved. It is currently decorated for the holidays, but also featured work from local artists. First visit & first meal of the day coming up on 1pm, I opted for a grande mocha and a 4 inch proscuitto sandwich. The overhead menu and display cases have a nice variety. Pastries are from Macrina and coffee roasts are from Caffe Umbria. Their espresso beverages are very generous. The grande mocha was served in a huge mug, reminiscent of a souffle ramekin. Well crafted too. I enjoyed the 4 inch proscuitto sandwich. Perfectly sized and sliced, not too big, not too small, Goldilocks just right. Served warm with proscuitto, melty cheese, pesto spread, spinach, and basil in a soft, square roll. Most of the folks onsite are having active convos or business type meetups, only two on laptops. And one doing a Yelp post, lol. After being onsite for 2.5 hours on a weekday early afternoon, seems to be an older demographic that visits here. Clean, comfortable, and welcoming. Love discovering new & established businesses in the north end, like Cafe Louvre.

My partner took me here twice now for breakfast and both times have been amazing. The food is…read morereally good and our drinks have all been super yummy too! I'll be sad when the current seasonal items are gone though! Update: I was indeed sad with the menu change. Food still great though!

Best Coffee in Edmonds!…read more SITREP Hitting the ferry in Edmonds, WA and need some coffee to take with me! THE SETUP Was visiting my sweet friend Jenner for a nice jaunt across the Puget Sound and we needed to get caffeinated first! This spot appealed to us since it appeared SO COZY. THE LOWDOWN Actually, this cup of coffee was SO GOOD, I had to get another one TO-GO to take with me! I loved it! :D

So, you thought the ferry was a good idea today, huh? You thought because it was 11 am on crappy…read moreMonday no one else would be in line. You made a mistake friend, never underestimate the ferry's ability to make you wait and make you late. What was it this time? Captain didn't show? Boat broke down on the other side? Well, since you're stuck here for the next few hours, I recommend something to eat and a walk along the water. The tuscan turkey sandwich has been a friend to me in many of these terrible waits. The bun is quite absorbent if you are crying during your first bite. Don't worry friend, the sandwich is good enough that by the end of it, your tears will have stopped. Grandma will understand you being late in the same begrudging way you understand her living somewhere that requires water travel.

Does the great little coffee shop in downtown Edmonds next to the Ferry. Super yummy Mukilteo…read morecoffee beans. Hey Sunday Sailers, Just a heads up if you're taking the Ferry, make sure to give yourself a few minutes. Don't block the lanes waiting for your drink!

Lots of competition in Edmonds for the coffee crowd. We've tried the rest but will stick with the…read morebest. Il Viale stands out and above the others for their excellent coffee drinks (and food), super nice staff, the coolest vibe inside and easily the best outdoor patio space. Reminds me of a little European cafe.

Since I'm always interested in good coffee places I just had to pop in here as it looked very…read moreinviting. Tempted to order at the walk up window, which is a fun touch, but headed inside instead--the exterior and interior of this establishment projects the utmost confidence that they know how to make a good coffee. Which they did, a lovely perfectly foamed cappuccino with nice dark espresso. Made with care and skill. No line at all. Employees very nice. Definitely not cheap, but it seems this is the new normal. Walnut Street Coffee has even more competition!

Rusty Pelican is one of our Edmonds staples! Breakfast or brunch, guaranteed to be easy,…read moreconvenient, and delicious. Street parking only, but if you're open to a walk, downtown Edmonds tends to have ample parking around the area. When busy, they do provide a buzzer that has a short range, but opens up the opportunity of walking around slightly. Items can be a bit pricey, but they're also very filling. Large space, lots of chatter, and friendly service. Number Three Combo Club - we wanted waffles this time but also bacon and sausage. This was the variety pack we desired, though wish it came with both sausage and bacon! Opted for the bacon and it was thick, fatty, and delicious. One waffle cut into the four quadrants, ready to soak up syrup. Simple, but a classic. Chunky Monkey Pancakes - goofy perhaps, but another timeless classic combo of chocolate and bananas. Three chocolate chip pancakes, fluffy and ready to absorb the Nutella drizzle. Could have a few more chocolate chips embedded for a more balanced spread, but the chocolate drizzle helps spread flavor. Bananas for the healthy balance of course.

Hot Dogs in Cars, and Managers Named "Robert" : A Hate Story…read more I have been a regular patron of The Rusty Pelican since I moved to Washington, just shy of 5 years ago. I take visiting loved ones and friends here, and I constantly extol the service and food to anyone who needs a recommendation for a breakfast spot in Edmonds. NEVER. EVER. AGAIN. The manager, Robert, showed sickening behavior. My partner and I were having breakfast out in front, when we noticed that a fellow patron had left their dog in the car on the sidewalk in front of our table. It was 60 degrees out, and completely sunny. The windows were barely cracked, and the dog was panting and straining its neck towards the venting of the window. We called our waiter over, who was incredibly sympathetic and horrified. He went inside to find the customer. We waited a few minutes longer, and then asked a second server to follow up (they were equally horrified and sympathetic). The second server also did not return. My partner went inside to seek help. It was at this point that they encountered Robert. My partner came out a few minutes later and explained what was happening: he had been in the process of denigrating the employees feelings about the matter, telling them to stop bothering customers and (essentially) quit acting like babies. "This isn't Arizona!" he exclaimed. When my partner asked to speak with him and tell him the situation, he was horrendously rude and confrontational, escalating each polite rebuttal with an agitating escalation of rudeness and denigration. My partner calmly explained that in these conditions, a car's interior temperature can rise to above 80 degrees in well under 30 minutes, not including stifling humidity. These conditions can cause an animal to pass out and die within a similar timeframe. At this point, it had been well over 30 minutes since the patron had parked. During all of this, he refused to even address my partner or look them in the eyes. It was absolutely unacceptable, and ultimately embarrassing for a grown man in a PAID CUSTOMER SERVICE ORIENTED POSITION to treat anyone like that. To be clear: the entire staff were incredible. They came out to check on the dog a few times, and tried their best to confront the owner of the dog, but a certain manager was preventing them. They also apologized profusely, and showed a grace that is exemplary and frequently unseen in today's world. We learned several good lessons today: 1. We should have just called animal control right off the bat. The owner isn't going to learn their lesson without legal intervention, or lethal endings. Thankfully they left after about 40 minutes, and the dog seemed to be conscious. 2. I am never going to eat here again, as long as Robert is employed. He should be left in a hot car out front to teach him some perspective. I wouldn't call animal control for him though. 3. I am going to spend the rest of my days around Edmonds telling anyone who will listen this story. To Robert, if you read this: I hope nothing but bad things happen to you forever, and your behavior is inexcusable. You do not deserve to be employed. To anyone above Robert in a position of management or ownership: fire him. Quickly, and unceremoniously. Do it in front of the kind employees, as a treat. They had a familiar air of exasperation with Robert's behavior, telling me this is normal. And under no circumstances should it ever be. Shame on you Robert.

Love the wall of loose leaf teas! I love that they have a smaller jar for you to smell the tea…read moreleaves before buying! They also have some helpful information posted about brewing the teas. Really helpful staff as well! Lots of other items in the store, tea related and local artist items!

Teas and Treasures in Edmonds is a very adorable shop with a focus of - tea, of course. One wall is…read morefilled with glass jars of teas, sorted by type (black, green, white, etc.), with origins of each tea identified. They sell in a minimum of 2 oz for most, unless they cost more than $5 per oz. Most are $4-ish per oz. I had a very fun time chatting with the lady about the types of tea, the flavor notes, brewing process, and more. It is so obvious that we are both tea lovers. Since I am also a tea hoarder, I chose ones that I didn't already have which can be difficult. Lol. Luckily, she suggested I try the organic Japanese Bancha which is somewhat adjacent in flavor to Kukicha, a Japanese tea using only green tea stems. The bancha is a subset of sencha. I also chose a black current tea; the aroma is captivating! Other than tea, they sell many gift items, including clothing. It is a very fun place to browse, shop, and sample a small cup of tea in their thermos.

Best breve in town and the bagel and lox is delish!! Go give them a try, you won't be disappointed!!read more

Cute little cafe! First time I swing by. I love that they have gluten free options on the menu,…read moreincluding gf bread. They have interesting signature coffees. I opted for a simple latte only because I'm trying to reduce my sugar intake...it was good! I had the Turkish eggs and it was delicious too. Jaiiya cafe is located around the back of the plaza (it's not accurate on maps). They have some assigned parking spots too. We lucked out and found some couch sitting. Nice spot to work on your laptop!

Took my sister to the new crumpet shop here in Edmonds & it was such a vibe! I've never had a…read morechance to dine in before (downtown) & have only picked up a pack of plain crumpets (amazing, btw 10/10 rec). The service is good and they staff are super friendly! There's not much seating inside, but lots outside, perfect during summertime. Make sure to grab a 6 pack of crumpets bc they toast up beautifully at home and taste amazing! Will always recommend this place!

I enjoy every bite. Next time I will try a savory item. The food and service were good.read more

Great spot for gelato! The service was quick and friendly, and the quality was excellent. They have…read morea lot of fun and unique flavors to choose from. The best deal is definitely the four scoops for $10, especially when one scoop is $4. It's a great way to try a variety of flavors, and I'd happily come back. This is the perfect way to end an evening in downtown Edmonds after some walking. The outside patio area is well kept and clean.

I sampled the Reese's flavor, caramel coffee, and one other, but the flavors were all so mild that…read moreI really couldn't tell them apart. You'd think that peanut butter would come through in the Reese's, but no. And the caramel coffee has no coffee flavor at all. I felt bad for the young woman soloing the empty front of house. She looked so happy to actually have customers. I can't believe how icy all the flavors are. I think the gelato on the top of each container is melting and refreezing, causing water to recrystallize.