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.

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!

I was house sitting in the neighborhood and I wanted some coffee so I stopped by. I wish this…read moreneighborhood had more coffee shops because I still had to walk ten minutes (with hills smh) to get here. Anyways, their latte was good and the grinder sandwich was ok. I chose Black Forest ham for the grinder sandwich and I liked how they put a lot of ham inside. I wish the sandwich was constructed with more thought because they put the tomato closest to the bread and toasted the sandwich, so the bread started becoming soggy really quickly. I would've been more understanding had been sandwich was cheaper, like you get what you paid for. I saw someone wrote in their review that the coffee is too hot. I could already feel that my drink was also extra hot just by holding it. But it worked for me because I waited to drink it until I got home. After the ten minute walk home, I was able to enjoy the latte at the right temperature.

Good coffee, good service, nice customers, pleasant ambiance. That beautiful dog waiting outside is…read morenamed Daisy, I told her owner that she had a happy face and he replied that Happy was her original name.

it's just fine. the line always moves slowly, and not in a 'they are making a custom coffee' way,…read morebut in a 'they need to hire more' way. the flow is just kinda rough, they need to reconfigure the front. coffee is fine. menu is kinda unclear (i.e. there is a sign that says 'try out cold brew latte' but the latte is nowhere on the menu). cute neighborhood spot but those are a dime a dozen. venture is better a few blocks south

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

This is the worst coffee place I've been to, so it really necessitates my writing a review and…read morewarning others. The chai latte I got was the worst I've gotten in a lifetime of ordering them around the country and world. It was watered down, with almost no flavor or spice. It actually made me feel ill and I had to toss it. It was expensive too- and they charge 1.25 extra for alt milks which is ridiculous. The place look unsanitary and it was extremely messy and not clean. There was even a used cutting board near public seating. The parking was difficult too. I do not recommend, I even had someone come up to me to ask where I got the drink from at Golden Gardens and I said to never to try Jibe - try the Kite Cafe instead. Awful experience here.

Small business that deserves all the hype! Delicious, friendly staff, 100% worth your time!read more

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!

Why have not been here before? A step up for coffee and brunch dishes. It's more a sit-down…read morerestaurant though - food orders are prepped by the Picolino kitchen, I think.

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!

My boyfriend and I spent our anniversary at ZD's wonderfully-appointed and tranquil tea house…read more We spent almost three hours there, sipping on custom blends, learning about tea pours, and enjoying the atmosphere. The only cost of the whole experience was the tea we decided to purchase and take home - the tasting itself is free and completely un-rushed. This is a great place to go if you love Chinese-style tea, want to converse with fellow tea-lovers over a beautiful wood table for 5-6 (though private bookings are also available), and get to know the quirky and kind Zen Dog.

I've been here several times since I live just down the street, and every single visit has been…read moreconsistently amazing. I honestly haven't had a single item I didn't love. What really sealed it for me, though, was an experience my family and I had recently. My dad was placing an order for Saturday morning pickup so I could bring everything to Whidbey Island for Easter brunch. He had a few questions, and the owner personally called him back right away--even while they were in New York visiting family. Not only that, but they made a point to leave a special note for their staff allowing me to pick up the order later in the morning so I could "sleep in." Normally, pickups have to happen within 15 minutes because of how in-demand their pastries are, so this was incredibly thoughtful. It genuinely made all of us smile. That level of care and consideration--especially while they were across the country with their own family--says everything about the kind of people they are. Truly above and beyond.

Pastries tasted like they were day old. The coffee and…read moreservice was great. Need more tables for short stay to enjoy coffee and friends

I got an order today via door dash hoping to find a good coffee place (after reading reviews I…read morethought it could be a winner) but unfortunately I was pretty disappointed. -- Coffee drinks: too sweet -- Food: not fresh, cold, was in wrappers like something you'd get from a convenience store The strawberry smoothie with popping boba was horrible, had to throw out. It was half full? Pretty disappointed I spent over $50 on what I got (feels like something I would pick up at a gas station store).

We love Gourmet Latte! The baristas are fantastic, kind, very quick and have a great sense of…read morehumor. This coffee stand has become an essential part of my morning, they always get my drinks right and often will have my drink ready to go when I get to the window.

Their specialty is clearly the hot dog, griddled, snappy, piled high with toppings or grab another…read morebite of their menu such as fish and chips or other options. I bee‑lined straight for the soft serve since it was a sunny day. No regrets. It's creamy, cold, and perfectly swirled, the kind of cone that makes you feel like you're a kid again. My dog even wanted to have some! Grab one, wander toward the beach, and boom: instant mood lift while visiting golden gardens. You order outside and they have tables inside and out.

I would call this place a very light meal, the view is super nice, it's a bit windy but pleasant. I…read morehad the chilli dog and prawns and fries, it was okay.. the breading on the lawns I think it was panko not my favorite but just the same code came out hot and with a short period of time. I also got some kind of weird coffee and ice cream, it was a cool refreshing drink besides my Diet Coke. I noticed a lot people got ice cream and I wonder if they would offer soda floats they just needed cups , I would definitely down for that they could put it on their "secret" menu, they have ice cream and soda so it would be hard to make