Great local coffee shop and my favorite place to grab an espresso or cortado in Maple Leaf. The…read moreplace is always busy and for good reasons as their drinks are great as are their baked goods, especially the nutella croissant. Their beans are a little pricey but also worth it and I usually pick up a bag of their Ethiopian beans when it's in stock. Conveniently located across from the park, it's a great spot to grab a cup or sit and stay.

yet another day of delicious coffee!! friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. it's our favorite…read moreneighborhood coffee hangout.

Cutest spot to get a refreshment. The people working here are so friendly and very sweet. The place…read moreitself is clean and quaint. I recommend the cold brew. It's very yummy and perfect to walk down the beach with it in your hand:)

I got a latte and the sunset sandwich cold, and the sandwich was so delicious, but the coffee was…read moreSO BAD! It was very burnt. Staff was very friendly. I thought it was a bit over priced (26$ for a small latte and sandwich) but it is the price you pay to have a very convenient beach Sammy.

Seattle-Area Boba Shop Review #67…read more Taste & Tell Lounge is a small but welcoming cafe, serving a decent sized menu of food and tea and coffee drinks. Ordering is quick using the kiosk right in front and the staff are very friendly, getting the drinks prepared and out within a couple of minutes. Signature Milk Tea, Less Sweet, 50% Ice w/ Brown Sugar Boba ($7.25) - Interesting. This is the 2nd time in Seattle I've seen a boba shop put a piece of wax paper in between the cup and the lid, to allow the customer to shake the drink and get that satisfy pop of a boba straw piercing the top. This drink is ridiculously sweet, so cloying that my mouth puckered while sipping on it. I could not drink more than a couple of sips before having to stop. It's perhaps 200% or maybe even 300% sugar level as compared to other places. The taste is also not very pleasant to me. Not only is it extremely harsh but for some reason, there's somewhat of a stale undertone to the entire drink, kind of reminding me of the essence of cardboard mixed with an old Chinese herb shop. I believe they use real tea leaves to brew their tea, so the taste is puzzling. The ice level at half is essentially like full ice at any other establishment. When the drink is completely cooled, the ice still fills up approximately the top third of the cup. When I visited, they had just run out of the regular boba, but they still had the brown sugar boba in stock. For the same price as the regular boba? Great! And then I bit into my first one.... This is not boba. The pearls are agar based cuboids. Why call these brown sugar boba? That's false advertising in my book. Milk Tea Rating: 2/5 (and I'm being generous) Boba rating: 1/5 I feel bad giving such a low rating to this family owned establishment, but the drink I got was not up to par. Given the high ratings from other reviewers, I have to assume that I just received a poorly made drink and they're usually better. Bathrooms - One unisex room Edit: I stashed the drink in my fridge for a couple of days and after diluting it by about half with freshly brewed assam tea, it's much more palatable due to the reduction in sweetness. The harsh taste stale is still there, though, and there's still no tea flavor.

It's the holiday season, so I took my children to Taste and Tell to enjoy some snacks and boba tea…read more They have the best boba tea in town. You should definitely try it. I was told the business hours may vary during the holiday season, however, from March through October, the hours are more consistent.

The pastries here are stellar - the form, ingredients quality, and layering of the croissants are…read moreup there with Temple Pastries and other famous bakeries in seattle. I've had the chocolate croissant, chocolate chip cookie, and other viennoiserie here - all were fantastic. This place shines as a breakfast cafe too - the avocado coffee is creamy and not too sweet, and I love the variety of options on the food menu. Last time, I had The Kelsey with greens, farro, avo, and roasted veggies. They will occasionally have pop-ups and specials too. The employees are incredibly friendly too. One of my favorite cafes I've tried in Seattle so far!

Very atmospheric, cute coffee shop…read more Quiet and could definitely get work done Pour over coffee was ok for the price The breakfast burrito was phenomenal though, very flavorful with Indonesian spices, one of the best ones I've had in a while!

I tried the Kafta Arayes and it was delicious with just enough spice. I considered trying the…read moreZaatar and Cheese but the service was so slow I didn't. However, their prices were quite reasonable.

Stopped in because my friend found their website while looking for GF brunch in Ballard. Based on…read moretheir website, we got a different impression of what we would be getting. I'll start by saying the folks running it were super kind and the space was clean! This is a cafe with breakfast/brunch options, and the GF options were more limited. Friends said coffee was ok, the wife got a breakfast sandwich (served on a scone!) and something came over me and I ordered the salmon lox waffle. The lox and waffle were good. If I were to order it again (which I will likely not do) I would ask for no cream cheese and sauce on the side. If this seems like a place you want to go, by all means go! Just wasn't it for our group.

I am SO thankful this place opened, especially knowing it's owned by a local family that truly…read moresupports other Seattle spots. This part of town really needed something like this! They've got more then I expected: fresh-made coffee (full espresso bar), soft serve, pastries, candy, snacks, and spam musubi (super fresh and usually 2/$7 or 3/$7!). I especially love that they offer unique, high-quality drinks beyond the usual sodas and sports drinks. They also carry a great selection of craft and non-alcoholic beers, plus lots of dog-friendly items. And somehow, they made the seating feel really inviting even in a smaller space. Overall, it's worth a stop for a quick coffee or snack or to pick up a fun, unique gift (their wine selection has the prettiest labels, bought quite a few for host gifts).

Great little corner store in Ballard. Everything you could possibly want and more. I'm talking…read morebuldak noodles, donut holes, soft serve, spam musubi, and everything in between. Really eclectic, high-quality selection with great prices too. Be sure to check them out.

Pricey for counter service but worth it. This spot is like the best vibes of Green Lake turned…read moreinto an eatery. I've been here three times and loved it every time! The food is fantastic here (just had literally the best breakfast burrito I've ever had), the ambiance is fun and classic-Seattle indy, and the staff exude joy. I'll be back again and again.

And the award for trendiest little coffee shop in Seattle goes to... The Pacha Collective!…read more It wouldn't have won if it was simply Pacha, but being a Collective gives you major props in the Seattle cafe scene. In all seriousness, North Seattle has been lacking in the "cool cafe" department. You know, the one you go into and you feel like it's a place that you'd actually want to hang out. Not just grab a coffee and split. One that will put you in a position where you can't decide if it's time for a coffee or a beer. That's Pacha. The vibes are immaculate here, and every time I come there seems to be more and more energy. I walked in on a Friday afternoon and they had a huge projector playing a World Cup match. The local matcha drinkers were going wild as Egypt cruised along to a victory. My Americano was fantastic, which is table stakes for a Seattle cafe. But the folks taking the order and making the drinks were full of energy and cracking jokes, love to see people enjoying their work. The breakfast burrito was surprisingly good for a cafe, and came with a beautiful aioli. You could tell that they take their burrito-craft very seriously. A thoroughly grilled, well-tucked burrito was an excellent complement to my coffee.

We frequent this cafe weekly as it is in our neighborhood. I can't say enough about their service…read more They won't hesitate to remake an order if it isn't to your satisfaction, and they always remember a regular. It's a cozy spot that serves almost anything you can drink, as well as several baked treats. Kids and adults love it!

The Tangletown Zoka's on 56th is my go-to when visiting family in Green Lake…read more It's ambiance is all I could ask for in a casual, work friendly coffee shop - wood flooring and walls, large windows providing natural light, friendly staff, and of course fantastic espresso drinks. Our faves remain the standard mocha and its lavender mocha cousin. (And this Gen Xer loves the eclectic music of their curated playlists) Pro tip: Pick up a donut at the next door branch of Mighty O's before heading inside and you will feast on the classic Green Lake pairing. Or reverse the order if you have a four legged friend. (Mighty O's is dog friendly while Zoka's is not.) Enjoy! (Would be five stars but it's a local favorite and finding a table is tough at times. Deservedly so ...)