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    The Usual

    4.2 (80 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE USUAL ATMOSPHERE

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    The Usual & Strawberry Matcha
    Larenzo D.

    The Usual is a cute little coffee shop with a modern and cozy vibe. There is a specially curated menu for drinks and your traditional cafe drinks. The pastries also look delicious here. The service was very fast, receiving our drinks soon after we ordered them. The Usual (drink) is an iced shaken oat milk vanilla latte. The drink is very smooth and has a nice combination of flavors with the oat milk and vanilla. The strawberry matcha was okay to me. While the fresh strawberry puree was very delightful, the overall drink seemed watered down and very lack luster. Overall, if you're looking for a cozy spot for coffee or a place to study, I'm sure The Usual could be the place for you.

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    Shelby C.

    Finally came to try this place after having it bookmarked for so long. The interior is so aesthetic and theres lots of tables. They have wifi and it would be a good spot to work. The staff is very friendly. Got the usual and the RAF coffee and both were yummy! Pretty strong coffee flavor. Would come back

    Salina P.

    Upon first impressions, this cafe is super cute and aesthetic. I love that the decor makes me feel like I am in Europe. Very spacious and plenty of seating for a busy weekend morning. It seemed like all of the staff were working in the back, but when you enter there was a tablet that you can use to put in your order. The food/drinks come out fairly quickly. I had a strawberry matcha latte, and I actually really like that the drinks aren't sweet. It tasted just right. Their glassware is also very pretty and are a nice touch! Street parking was not difficult, also don't forget to bus your table!

    Sara C.

    Pretty incredible coffee all around! Their house drink "the usual" is maybe one of the better coffee drinks for the area. With just one barista during my visit, it took a little over 10 minutes, so I do wish service was a little faster, but the cafe itself is cute, the ambiance is welcoming, and very welcome curated.

    Brinney B.

    Idk ab the coffee or anything else on the menu but DO NOT order the matcha here. It was just a big cup of milk.

    (9/21/24)
    Marie B.

    After stops in Pioneer Square and another on Yesler, I decided to checkout The Usual for a midday bite and coffee (9/21/24). I've had it bookmarked for awhile. Looks like first Yelp review was last year, however, Tshirts available for purchase state 2022 as when they were established. The Usual has sidewalk seating and indoor table and counter seating. I really like the indoor aesthetic of high ceilings, natural light, eye catching tilework, and lots of healthy plants. Enticing, well stocked pastry case. Nice variety of menu selections. Pleasant barista. I selected a turkey & havarti croissant and a 16oz iced mocha to have onsite. The croissant sandwich was warmed and generous serving of arugula was added. The iced mocha was well crafted and served in a nice hefty tall glass. I remained onsite for an hour. Nice steady stream of customers who also dined onsite, more of the convo crowd and just one laptop seen. Also folks who popped in for bevs and baked goods for takeout. I enjoyed my visit and will have to remember to return, especially to try their pelmeni.

    Cirniki, strawberry matcha, and the usual
    Diane C.

    This cafe is super cute, and the food and drinks were beautifully presented. The coffee was decent, and the Cirniki had a nice texture--not too sweet, which I liked. The Pelmeni looked great but didn't quite deliver on flavor.

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    Stephanie U.

    Great coffee & food. I've ordered the usual (their main coffee drink) more than once. The customer service is always great every time I stop by. Great place to study or meet up with friends.

    Free WiFi
    Erin W.

    We came here on a Monday afternoon. The staff was very friendly. We enjoyed the beautiful interiors, free wifi, and our delicious food. Parking was not bad as we easily found a spot in the surrounding neighborhood.

    Strawberry matcha
    Katherine G.

    Such a cute and delicious coffee spot! It's a little out of the way to get too but the area itself is quite nice. The inside is beautifully decorated with a bunch of green and the seating is spacious and cozy. I got the usual, which is a shaken espresso with oat milk and a little bit of sweetener. It was absolutely delicious -- my exact ideal coffee. I was shocked that it was exactly what it was when the cashier described it to me, because it's what I'd order if I had a choice. It was the perfect level of sweetness with a strong espresso flavor and creamy oat milk. My friends got their food which looked beautiful and they said was delicious. I'd highly recommend this spot !!

    Potato dumplings with no bacon
    Diana C.

    Very tasty drink and food and really lovely ambiance. The service was also friendly and accommodating. The dumplings I had were fantastic and very much worth the 25 minute wait (which they gave me a heads up about and I agreed to). I will definitely be back!

    Marie R.

    I've been seeing a lot of posts about this place on social media so I thought it'd be worth the try! We got The Usual and the Lavender Rose latte, both with oat milk. The Usual was just ok. It tastes like any other latte. The Lavender Rose latte was yummy! The service was just ok. The barista didn't even acknowledge our existence for several minutes and just didn't seem enthused to be there. He wasn't rude but also not friendly. I know I'm only getting coffee but at least let us now that you know we exist and you can see us, you know? I was tempted to get pastries but with that kind of service, I don't think I'd wanna give this place more of my money.

    Molly M.

    Everything was extraordinarily delicious and they took great care in making sure it was executed to my liking. I liked the lavender rose iced coffee so much I came back for a second that same day!

    The Usual, matcha latte, winter freeze

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    Good vibe, good coffee. Chic and comfortable interior. Friendly staff. Awesome spot to hang out or get some work done!

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    Drinks are over priced and bland. Tastes like sweet lukewarm milk. Looks pretty but a waste of $7.

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    Tasty food, soft music, and a cozy atmospher! I really like this place. Barista Dima, was so friendly and polite!!

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    Great food and coffee; the ambiance is amazing and the owners are very kind! Their sirenki are delicious!

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