Went in on a quiet Saturday and had a lovely decaf latte delivered right to my table. I love the…read moreEuropean ambiance (and miss the minéral water they used to have on tap), but it's still a charming coffee shop in a great location. The person at the counter kindly and patiently answered my questions about the differences between drinks. Be aware that it's most crowded on Sundays, as it's on the same street as the Ballard Farmers' Market.

Located right at the entrance to the Ballard farmers market (Sundays) this place has good coffee…read moreand a nice atmosphere and is the perfect spot for taking a little coffee break when at the busy market. The coffee is not bad at all and they serve in their own branded cups and glasses which is a nice touch. On Sundays the line is pretty long but it goes fast.

Highland Espresso took over the cafe & drive through from the shuttered Cycle & Coffee. I had…read moreenjoyed C&C for their mochas and as a TGTG frozen breakfast pickup site. I saw last month's favorable writeup in the My Ballard community blog about Highland Espresso shortly after their grand opening on 5/1/26. Their OG drive through is located in Montesano, under a 100 miles away in SW Washington. I made a spontaneous dash to the new location on this sunny & warm Tuesday afternoon (6/2/26). Definitely the interior had been pared down, but has a few bicycles and cycle gear from its predecessor. There's indoor seating but limited to two large seats by the entrance, a couch, and counter seating in the adjacent room. The two baristas onsite were really genuinely upbeat and welcoming. I opted for a two shot 20oz iced mocha, but was generously offered up to a quad. Spot on crafted iced mocha, with the perfect ratio of ingredients to ice content. Refreshing, not watered down or cloyingly sweet! Aside from a variety of beverages, there's some packaged goods like cookies, breakfast & lunch sandwiches, coffee roasts, and branded retail items available for purchase. Another worthy indie on the main thoroughfare of Leary Way (aka Frelard or Balmont, lol). Welcome to Seattle!

Came here looking for cycle coffee and not knowing that they closed down. The staff was sooo…read morefriendly and explained their backstory! They maintained the ambience of the old cafe and upgraded with delicious new drinks and food. Will definitely be coming back

Rococo is a coffee shop located in the Amazon Arizona building in South Lake Union. While it is…read morelocated in an office building, it is situated in the public area so it is open to all. I work in this building so this is my go to spot when I need a coffee or pastry and don't want to go too far. The interior of the coffee shop is rather small. The coffee bar is situated next to the pastry case and below it is the fridge case with items like breakfast burritos, sandwiches and salads. There is another fridge case in back with drinks, more salads and cups of Ellenos Greek yogurt. If you want to dine in, there are numerous tables and chairs outside the shop that you can sit on. Have actually only ordered a coffee here once. The latte was fine, though I have had better elsewhere. Price wise it was a little higher than Starbucks. I come here mostly to grab a pastry which they have an eclectic selection of with offerings like homemade pop tarts and rice crispy treats using different types of cereals like Cocoa Puffs and Kix. Their biscuits and scones are good too. The meal items here like the breakfast burritos and salads here are good and not too pricey considering it is SLU. And the cups of Ellenos are priced lower than buying them down the street at Whole Foods. Glad to have this coffee shop in my building. It is nice to know that I only have to travel downstairs if I want to get a workday drink or snack.

The server was trying hard but it was difficult to communicate and be understood. It was also…read moreunfortunate that they didn't have any biscuits or savory scones to try, as those looked tasty. I'd probably have to be there bright and early to have more choices. I tried a chai, but it was quite sweet. I can understand why Amazon workers are lining up out the door, because they get a free drink with their badge each day. It is open to the public, but I did feel out of place despite that. I didn't have a terrible experience, but I don't think I'd come back based on the chai being meh and the vibe seeming more like a private coffee shop for Amazon.

I need this place, it's in such a great spot and they have a lot of options for their small setup…read more I love stopping by here before work or a grocery run for a pick me up. Some comments say baristas are rude but I'm sure you would be too if you worked in a coffee shack all summer. Tip your baristas!!

A little coffee shack in the parking lot of the Shell gas station across from Trader Joe's. Really…read morequick service. My 16oz drip coffee was about $4 with a tip and they had some options for cream and sugar, but not self-serve. The coffee was decent - a little roasty. I've seen people ordering their espresso drinks so that might be better. It's a little strange that they're nearly blocking the tire inflator at the gas station (if there's anyone getting coffee at the window it gets a bit sketchy).

Such a fun and delicious coffee shop in Capitol Hill! I stopped by in between work meetings nearby…read moreand devoured the dill scone - it was so delicious and fragrant, and such a fun treat. I opted for a brown sugar latte and it was perfect - hot, balanced and not too sweet. Service was great and vibes seem like a fun place to work for a few hours.

Anchors away for some delicious coffee…read more I've been to quite a few smaller coffee chains in my day, so I have a pretty high bar. This place hit almost all of the good check marks! Good service. Good vibes. Only knock is the upcharge for non-dairy milk alternatives

Are you looking for a coffee shop that makes you feel like you're in a spaceship? I know... a…read morepretty niche category, but this coffee shop is exactly that! Coffee was perfect temperature right off the bat, no scorching drinks here. Coffee was great, just the right amount of sweetness to coffee bitterness ratio. Comfortable seating, lots of chair space, and one couch. It is a small place, but there is lots of sci-fi character. And the staff were super nice.

I had been living right up the street from this spot since they opened and finally decided to take…read morea walk with my dog for a boost halfway through my wfh day...and WOW. I regret not coming here sooner! First of all, the decor and entire sci-fi vibe is soooo sick and so well done (I thought it was going to be tacky ? But it's seriously so tasteful and cool, immaculate). I just got a simple cold brew with some marshmallow syrup and a splash of oat milk and wowwwwww. Incredible cold brew! Sad that it took me so long to visit and it was my last weekend living in Seattle, but was able to squeeze a few more trips in after if you like coffee and sci-fi, do yourself a favor and check this place out! I also loooove themed drinks so that was super fun too.

We found this little place last year when we were visiting Seattle so when we stopped this time…read morearound we decided to head back for our coffee and chai lattes.

Such a cute local coffee shop I am obsessed. Love seeing all the locals line up and sit outside and…read moreall the doggies in kind! Had one sip of the latte and it felt like a quality espresso and milk. Loved spending time here. Super obsessed with how dog friendly it is. Walked away with a bag of espresso too so I can take home!

I loved the ambience and the space but 9.40 for the strawberry milk latte is ridiculous.read more

I had an amazing experience at this coffee shop. They have seasonal drinks including banana milk…read morelatte, which seemed to be in honor of BTS going on tour, and strawberry milk latte. I ordered the orange blossom latte, which was recommended by the staff. The drink was good with hint of orange and blossom without being too floral. While I was waiting, the barista told me about the free stickers and engaging conversation with my friend and me, which made the visit very welcoming. I loved the aesthetic of the cafe with its unique decorations and plants throughout the space that gave it a relaxing vibe. There's seating both inside and outside, and they even have a wall of pet photos, which was adorable.