I love this cafe! Location is amazing right at the top of the Golden Gardens stairs and next to…read moreSunny Hill pizza. Americanos are excellent there and the staff is awesome. My favorite coffee shop in the area!

I found out about this place when I was walking a dog in the neighborhood. I tried going in during…read morethe walk, but the dog became quite restless indoor so I had to go before ordering. This time, I was walking on my own so I was able to get a cup of coffee. I had the orange Madeleine latte (Madeleine cookie syrup, orange zest, espresso, and sea salt on top) but it tasted artificial and wasn't my cup of tea. The barista sounded indifferent and seemed done for the day as well, which was not great. Looking at the menu pic that I took, I realize now that the price is pretty steep at $7.25 for 8 oz drink. It's already pretty far away from me, so I probably wouldn't visit again.

Nice coffee shop that I love for their back patio. I come here whenever I feel like working in the…read moresunshine! They also have a good blended coffee shake!

The dream of the 90s is alive at La Copa! It's a great spot that reminds me of all of the cozy…read morecoffee shops I loved in my youth before everything got so sterile and austere. Laid back vibe, a real neighborhood joint, a mix of people, always great music playing, good coffee and savory and sweet options for food (I love the ginger cookie!). I came here several times before I realized they have a lovely back patio, where I plan to spend many summer mornings!

This is your classic neighborhood cafe with a welcoming and friendly vibe. It's easy to become a…read moreregular here. I like that they make their own seasonal special drinks. I recently tried their Ballard Fog, their take on a London Fog, but with local Zen Dog Earl Grey tea and their own house made Secret Garden syrup. It was a floral and fragrant version that I quite enjoyed. It's a good spot to meet folks for meetings but be aware they close at 3pm.

Stopped in this morning for coffee and had damn near the best iced lavender latte of my life. Will…read morebe trying to come back to this cozy spot before heading home!

Love this local coffee shop for those of us in Sunset Hill. Grab a cup of coffee and head to the…read moregolden gardens. The coffee shop is quite large and has plenty of seating. Also good parking availability

If you get one thing here, get the savory muffin! It's one of the most delicious pastries I've ever…read morehad. I got one to start and I got another one immediately after because it really is that good. I forget what's in it other than a lot of veggies, but it's definitely worth the $6. Make sure you get it heated up! The service is super fast and friendly. The cafe is cozy and is a great place to stop by on your way to Golden Gardens. Will be coming back!

Larsen's is a nice Danish bakery with other stuff like donuts and bread and yogurt…read more It's a good place for breakfast or a lunch.

It's fine. I can walk here and it's ALWAYS busy but there's just something about the baked goods…read morehere that are fine but to me they're either too sweet or too dry. What I love is that it's a neighborhood bakery, everyone's friendly, and it's a nice place to stroll to.

Have been to Picolino's but didn't realize that this cafe is separate and open during the day! Went…read morefor lunch w/ a few friends on a nice summer day so we got to sit outside in the peaceful garden in the back -- such a hidden gem! Can't beat the relaxing atmosphere. This place is counter service and then you take your number to a table (be sure to indicate if you want to sit in the garden when you place your order, so they know to look for you there). I ordered the Italian Trio Baguette as the cashier mentioned it was pretty tasty. It was just ok. The bread was too hard/crusty and the sandwich was a bit dry (I would have liked a bit more Italian vinaigrette flavor. It wasn't terrible but not something I'd order again. Maybe next time I should stick w/ a pizza, as I have heard pretty good things about them. The pastries in the case looked really tasty, so I think next time I'll come back and order a pastry (or quiche) and coffee. Definitely a cute neighborhood spot that I want to like, so hopefully the next time will be better!

Great space, welcoming and friendly staff. Happy to have them in my neighborhood…read more I usually only get a drink and sometimes a pastry. Everything looks delicious!

Zen dog is the best guy ever! This tea house is actually the house he is currently living in. He…read morewelcomes you not just a guest to a tea room, but a guest to his own happy place. He shows you to the upstairs and downstairs and the backyard. He offers you 3 tea for $10 and sometimes even for nothing. It is super traditional filled with Chinese calligraphy, paintings, teapots etc. And a ton of tea. I am amazed at his comprehensive collection of tea including all the well known Chinese tea like dragon well, tie guan yin, dian hong, da hong pao, even yellow tea and pu er. My favorite is Dong Ding from Taiwan and ZD Zest blend. He really tries to give you high quality yet fairly priced tea here. I will not hesitate to stop by when I am in the area. Just to sit down, have some tea and great conversations with this great guy!

I really like The man that runs this place! He's so peaceful and gives off a really really good…read morevibe! The second time, I went with a friend I was not seeing but zen dog assumed we were together... And asked if we wanted to participate in a game he created. He seemed so excited and we were in no rush so we did. Unfortunately, it made it really awkward because I was not interested in dating this guy so it was just awkward to ask such personal questions.

I was staying in Ballard for a wedding and I didn't expect this pastry heaven to be right down the…read morestreet. We came here since it was the closest place to us for coffee and I was beyond ecstatic as soon as I walked in! The smell of the coffee and pastries, the friendly service, the relaxed ambiance with soft background conversations -- it was exactly what I needed on that rainy Saturday morning. Initially, I intended to order just a coffee but could not help myself after seeing all the delicious pastries and food people were eating around me. Their pastry selection was absolutely divine and looked amazing: from perfectly flaky and airy croissants, to elaborate pastries with torched meringue or a whole half peach. I was craving something substantial and savory so I got their breakfast burrito this time. The burrito was delicious! It had generous amounts of soft scrambled egg, crispy potatoes, umami chicken sausage, melted Gouda, and a perfect amount of green sambal which added a spicy and herbal kick. It was one of the best breakfast burritos I have had in a while. I really appreciated the Indonesian twist! I also wanted to try something sweet so we tried the cheesecake that was made with goat cheese. It was a bit sweet but also tangy, creamy, and generously portioned. It went very well with my delicious cappuccino. The food was absolutely memorable and warmed my soul! I loved this cozy and friendly cafe. Would come back here in a heartbeat to try their pastries and other breakfast items. Excellent coffee and service! Highly highly recommend.

Stopped in for the first time over the weekend! It was probably around 1pm and it wasn't too busy,…read morebut they did have some pastries left. I got their seasonal danish which had half of a peach on it, yum! It was $7.50 and then I got their spiced latte, which was delicious and around $7-8. They had plenty of seating inside, but only a couple of seats outside in between the apartment complex and the cafe. Service was alright, nothing extraordinary but not an issue either. I'll definitely come back to try new things! FYI that the inside of the cafe is not dog friendly, so not a convenient stop on a dog walk.

I was looking to get coffee and something to eat after taking my dog to the vet and Petco. This…read morelocation is great since it's in the same parking lot as Petco and is drive through, so I didn't even have to leave the car! The baristas were warm and welcoming, and provided great beverage and food recommendations. They also have drink specials, which is nice! They were also efficient when making my drink and food. I appreciate that the ambiance is casual. To drink, I had their special Mexican mocha, iced. It featured a couple types of nut syrups and spices in addition to the chocolate. It was creamy, cold, and flavorful. To eat, I had the steak and eggs burrito as recommended. It was so good! Definitely add the taco sauce for a little heat. If you need coffee and breakfast on the go and you're in the area, check out Gourmet Coffee on Holman!

I really loved this stand but won't be going anymore after my experience today. I understand staff…read morebeing tired or maybe not wanting to work on the weekends, but can we at least pretend? After someone kindly orders their coffee maybe don't roll your eyes at them and then proceed to not say a single other word to them. Something I loved about it here was how kind the girls are, but that's totally changed. I didn't realized an iced white chocolate mocha was eye roll worthy! The elderly man on the other side simply got "mocha? Mocha? MOCHA?!?" From her while he was trying to order and clearly just couldn't hear well. Just kinda stinks to spend $15 on coffee and food just to be treated like I shouldn't have even shown up? Went Sunday around 12:30, girl in orange crewneck. The girl in the blue was clearly trying to make up for her coworkers rudeness. Shoutout the girl with the dark dark hair for trying her best despite working with someone who was being blatantly rude to customers.

My husband and I both had a hotdog and soda today. The hotdogs were ready to serve so we had no…read morewait. Now, that could signal a problem; dried-out old wieners, rolling into eternity a la 7-11. But these were juicy dogs, and flavorful, with a nice little snap when you bit into it. In short, this was no dud of a dog. In fact, it was the perfect no harm/no foul summer beach hotdog. Thank you Little Coney! Please bring back the salad!!!!

I was hungry, without looking at the menu order a burger like I have for years.Window persons says…read moreno burger here , you try fish.. 34.00 bucks and three foggy chips and fish very disappointed with the food and the price was I felt gouged in my pocketbook. Plus I had a shake that took all of 30 seconds for them to dish out of the window. It was terrible. They lost my business.