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    The Coalman

    4.4 (131 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
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    Upscale

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    A happy hour glass on the sidewalk outside
    Sarah H.

    A girlfriend and I live close by and this has become our go-to happy hour place. Delicious food, amazing wine, and staff who are incredibly friendly (shout out to Jen!), we are grateful to have a local place to catch up on Fridays. While I primarily visit for happy hour, I've also been here for dinners with my spouse which has been delicious too! Strongly recommend reservations if you're going for dinner.

    Steve F.

    Stopped here for happy hour on a Friday afternoon. Not too busy and we snagged seats at the bar. The space is classy and airy and service was very attentive and friendly. We were offered a choice of still or sparkling water, which was a nice touch. For happy hour, four of the regular appetizers were offered at shelf price, as were wines by the glass. We shared the chickpea fritters, which were served with an aoli and chutney. The fritters, shaped as sticks, were just at the edge of crispy and the dips were flavorful and complementary. We also shared the deviled eggs, which were seasoned with everything spice. Really tasty! I had a glass of cab from a WA winery, which was just fine.

    Dry martini
    Zhuotong L.

    I popped into The Coalman in Newcastle on a weeknight and immediately liked the small, cozy setup--half café, half bar. It's the kind of spot where you can grab a legit coffee by day and switch to cocktails, wine, or a mocktail at night. The menu runs light bites, salads, and sandwiches--simple, not fussy. Service was the highlight. The team was friendly and proactive with suggestions, and the owner was behind the bar the night I visited--she mixed a balanced, tasty drink that hit the spot. I didn't eat this time (wasn't in the mood), but I watched plenty of happy tables working through their food, which looked dialed-in for a casual hang. The vibe is warm and low-key--great for catching up with friends or a laid-back date. Prices felt fair, parking was easy, and nothing about the experience felt rushed or pretentious. I'll be back to try the food and bring a couple friends to make a night of it.

    Inside
    Kimberly T.

    Amazing time!!! Food. Service, and Ambiance was all amazing! We walked in and was immediately greeted. Sidenote: we had a reservation, the place is small so I would recommend making a reservation to ensure you have a table when you arrive. Then, we were invited to a complimentary wine tasting and a great description of the wine's region. Bonus!! The wine was good, too. We because a couple of bottles and signed up to receive more information about their wine club. They will start in the new year. Ambiance was so warm and pleasant. I immediately thought 'do they rent out the space for private parties?' And the food was tasty and served hot. Okay, lastly, check out these water glasses. Soooooo cute.

    Carrot Cake
    Brandon U.

    TL;DR: Update to give credit where it's due. The Coalman has reinvested in its dinner menu with novel farm-to-table dishes like seared ahi, braised lamb, and couscous with clams. The vibe and service is still solid. The prices make this a "$$$" night out but the menu is now worthy of the prices. I was frankly bummed out when they stopped the brunch service. The brunch food was amazing... mainstays like the fried egg breakfast sandwich made us frequently diners. Compared to the old dinner menu, brunch was hands down the better menu. The old dinner menu had weird flavors and limited "main dishes" and they rarely updated the menu. Now, dinner is much better. It took several months since they stopped dinner service, but I think they're finally getting into the groove of it. We recently had their seared ahi and couscous with clams--both were very fresh, novel yet non-offensive flavors, and solid presentation. We also had the carrot cake which was quite good with the crispy carrots and moist cake. What's unique is Coalman is now aligning themselves with the actual provisioners of the ingredients. For example, the seared ahi used ahi from St Jude's Tuna (a local fishing vessel). They also aligned themselves with Bellevue Farmers Market for some other ingredients. If y'all are reading this, I think it's an amazing idea to emphasize the "farm-to-table" menu by highlighting your partnerships with the provisioners/farmers/fishers both on social media and on the menu/in-store. The key is keeping up the quality, diversity, and presentation of the dinner menu... which hopefully you can keep doing. Last thing to mention is the service. Dinner service is solid. The servers are professional yet unpretentious. No more self service water like with brunch--they do a full service. It's also not pretentious or sassy. I think I know what some reviewers had witnessed, but I haven't encountered that experience this most recent visit. I highly recommend giving The Coalman another shot, especially if you have been let down by their dinner service in the past. It's much better, and I now would consider revisiting for dinner in the future (though please still bring back brunch).

    Chicken pot pie
    Vivian L.

    This place is a lovely brunch place by day, a fun dinner spot at night. We've come for both their daytime and nighttime menu and they're both really good! For dinner we got an heirloom tomato toast, chicken pot pie, and braised beef shoulder per our server's recommendation. We also ordered two custom mocktails which were made to order based on our preferences. The food was all pretty good, although the pot pie was a bit underseasoned for our taste. Brunch is also pretty good all around. My only slight complaint is that their coffee drinks are a bit small for the price. I really enjoyed their potatoes that come with their classic breakfast, so crispy but also soft on the inside.

    Joanne W.

    The server we had was so nice and friendly! It was a little busy and we were unsure what the wait would be, she made a trip around the place to check on the time and tables to get a rough idea for us. The small eats were good! Plated nicely and tasted nice! The drinks we got were great too! I prefer something sweet so I asked for mine to be a little sweeter and they helped to make it that. My favorite was the bruschetta as it was savory but also sweet with the pomegranate seeds. The chicken pot pie was also great too (yes it took a little to come out but it was worth it.) The place was decorated in a modern way and was dimly lit with candles on the tables which added even more to the mood.

    Menu
    Tammy L.

    Your new favorite brunch spot on the Eastside. Food is absolutely delicious. We enjoyed the meatball sandwich, breakfast sandwich and seasonal mushroom quiche. Food was served in a timely manner even while the place was starting to get packed. Staff are friendly and inviting. The restaurant is family friendly with wide aisles, inclusive restrooms and changing tables. Love that this restaurant is female owned by a Newcastle native.

    Dining area
    Alexa D.

    What a cute spot! I worked here over lunch and absolutely loved the vibes. It has a really cool, modern feel, and was lively enough to be fun but chill enough to be a good spot to work. Our server was very helpful and kind. I am gluten free and they don't offer many gluten free options, but she asked the chef to make the nicoise sandwich as a salad and they were happy to do it. I would love to see them get in some gluten free bread and baked good options in the future. The salad was lovely, and so was my mimosa! Great service, ambiance, but could use a more inclusive menu.

    Breakfast sandwich and matcha latte
    Josh K.

    Great spot for a good breakfast & study! It is VERY pricey though, keep that in mind. I loved their breakfast sandwich + avocado ($20) and their 16 oz matcha latte (~$8). Very cozy and welcoming atmosphere and staff

    Kathy K.

    We selected this restaurant bc it was between the two cities meet up with my SIL (sister in law). Boy, we were Pleasantly surprised by this hip & cozy ambiance. Entire restaurant looked picture perfect for Instagram moments. We ordered lattes, which was perfect shot of espresso. Both of us had breakfast sandwich, stuffed with protein, eggs, cheese & delicious bread. It took awhile to get our food due to staffing. However staffs are attentive & very friendly. We stayed till lunch closing & never felt rushed to leave as they were closing to prep for an event. We'd love to come back to try other dishes on the menu and their wine selections. Great place to dine with plentiful parking spaces. Bon appetite!

    Store layout - good wine selection
    Alvin L.

    Love the addition of Coalman to the Newcastle neighborhood. Very modern feel and love the concept of coffee bar, wine bar, and brunch. The menu is fairly limited (hopefully more items will be added in the upcoming months). We tried the fried sandwich, BL Tartine, and a blueberry muffin. I would have to say the BL Tartine was my favorite - loaded with flavors (bacon, tomato, and a garlic aioli sauce on a rustic slice of bread). Staff was friendly. We will give coalman another try for brunch in a few months and by that time hopefully the menu has a wider selection - but really glad they are in the neighborhood.

    Iced Caramel Macchiato (Wayyyy better than Starbucks)
    Amy D.

    I'll start this with not looking into what The Coalman was, it is an amazing place for breakfast or lunch. Hubby and I went for a morning walk here and it was great. Fresh, hot and the taste was amazing. When I received my coffee, I was under the impression that it was something else, but it was strong and they fixed the drink how I wanted it. It's like a classy coffee shop vibe, (it use to be a Starbucks) but you also get that small hometown feel. It's a nice addition to Newcastle. Such great service and loved every bite! you MUST try it and review it for yourself!

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