First coffee shop I've been to that charges $1 for a pup, just a tiny bit of whipped cream. Also a ton of ice is mandatory in iced drinks. Also drinks aren't cheap, it's $8 for a regular mocha which tasted mediocre. Everything feels very nickel and dimey here. There's a ton of coffee shops in the area who are more dog friendly than this place, and who don't make you feel adding 10 cents milk in place of ice will lead to life anxiety. read more

Rude and unprofessional owner lady, everything extremely overpriced, and to add onto that, using Ai art in their logo. Lazy. Also they messed up a vanilla latte... C'mon guys do better. read more

The lady who runs this place is so adorable, sweet and a ray of light! We are not in the area often but by chance was this week so decided to stop by. I ordered peach scone, mixed berry scone and blueberry muffin. Our family was unfortunately not fans of the scones. Barely any fruit and unless you got a bite of the glaze tasted like flour. However the blueberry muffin was to die for. My son is a HUGE blueberry muffin fan. It is his go-to at any bakery. He is in love with it and said it is his most favorite ever. Coffee is good with some cool flavor options. read more

Turtle Coffee - Blueberry muffin, peach scones and mixed berry scone. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped for a smoothie and an iced oat chai. My partner enjoyed the smoothie a lot. My chai was good but I had to stir it a bunch before putting a cover on because most of the chai mix was on the bottom. The server was polite and efficient. I like that there's a dog friendly vibe with the water bowl outside. It was a little deserted when I was in but seems like a cozy neighborhood spot with lots of seating. read more

Turtle Coffee - Strawberry Banana Smoothie and Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've had this place in my bookmarks because it is in my neighborhood and I finally got the chance to stop by. The owner is so sweet and friendly! She walked me through all of her specials and hyped up her new menu. It seems like a small family business as multiple family members were working. I got the vanilla sweet cream cold brew, which was great! I also got the croissant breakfast sandwich, which was good as well - next time I'll try it with a bagel. The coffee was $6.50-7 and the breakfast sandwich was $7. They had plenty of seating and would be a good place to do some work. The parking is free and convenient. Will be back! read more

Turtle Coffee - Croissant Breakfast Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great service great coffee. A bit pricey but it's seattle price. Parking is in front of the coffee shop in this plaza. Off of a busy street, great location. Cute ambiance for friends outing or solo if you want to work on laptop for a bit. I ordered lavender oat matcha latte. It was exactly what I had in mind to perfection. 2 pumps of syrup in 16oz. I will be back. read more

Turtle Coffee - Special menu and soooo good! I got the lavender oat matcha latte. Yum - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Cute coffee shop! Tucked away in a little shopping center and has plenty of seating and space. The lobby has a booth, a couple large tables, and a fire place. I got an iced tea and it was yummy! It didn't have that weird over steeped flavor that's common with iced teas. read more

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Stopped early Saturday for a breakfast sandwich and coffee! Sandwich was great and a great price. I got cold brew coffee - it was good but a little pricey. The real 5 star here was for the service! Such a cute, homey shop. read more

Great little coffee shop. Had the pistachio latte and will be back tomorrow to try more! Definitely recommend giving them a try. read more

This coffee shop has an awesome variety of food and drinks, and the handful of times I've been there, my order has always been solid. The true standout is the friendly service that I imagine is coming from the shop owner, since I've only ever seen her there working alone. I'm happy to support this small business and to have them in the neighborhood. All in all, a great, no frills spot. PS - they are dog friendly! read more

The super nice owners (and good coffee) make this neighborhood spot a winner. Food options including fresh baked goods are tasty also.

Okay... this place is AMAZING. Coffee is delicious and I tried the pesto, feta, and tomato sandwich and it's now my favorite. First time here and the atmosphere is so relaxing. Sally is so sweet and helpful! I would definitely recommend this place as a former barista. read more

Amazing coffee!!! Their scones are really good, one of the best that I have had. But they sell out early in the morning, so be sure to pick them up fresh. The sandwiches were really good as well! Must try those sandwiches! The owners are super nice and friendly. Very cute vibe. Plenty of parking. Highly recommend read more

This review is about business processes getting in the way - the barista was friendly and accommodating, just following the rules. First time trying Turtle Coffee since they changed their name. Ordered an iced coffee and it tasted weaker than I prefer. I asked to add a shot to it and they wanted to charge another $4 on top of the $10I already paid. I said no, never mind. The barista was so nice and explained that the system doesn't let them charge the "extra shot" price when it's after the fact. My advice to the turtle coffee is to fix your business processes to not alienate your customers. With so many coffee places nearby, why would I come back to have another $10 coffee that doesn't taste good to me? read more

Stopped in because our usual coffee spot was way too busy.... Delicious coffee. Amazing barista/customer service. Will definitely be back! read more

I visited Turtle coffee close to their closing time, around 3:40. Although the owner was closing by herself, she was very kind and helpful while we were looking at the menu! All the baked goods are baked fresh daily by her every morning, and she gave nice reccomendations for drinks. We got the mexican mocha, lavender matcha latte, and banana bread. She gave us a huge slice of banana bread, and it was delicious! Very flavorful and moist. The drinks were also very good :) Will definitely visit again! It's very cozy inside, and there are a few booths and tables that you could sit at, along with some bar seating. read more

Came here after seeing it on tiktok and it was amazing! Quick service and the largest slice of banana bread ive ever been served. The latte was delicious and everything was relatively affordable coming from a college student. Owner was super nice as well read more

Turtle Coffee - Turtle latte and banana bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been a regular at Turtle Coffee in Crown Hill for the last month or two as I do work in the neighborhood. It is a great coffee house, with really great and relaxed staff. And it has good coffee, a full array of coffee drinks, and, what is probably its best kept secret, amazing scones and other baked goods. Also, it a very light and comfortable place to work and meet people. Lots of windows (east and north facing) makes it well-lighted place, and it has basic-but-comfortable seating and an assortment of high and low tables. It is true there are not a lot of plugs, but there seem to be enough. The do have music playing, but unlike some other coffeehouses, it is seldom intrusive--you don't need to shout over it and its easy to tune out if you need to focus, or just want to read a book. What I really like is the fireplace. I haven't seen it lit yet, but I can just imagine how that will make the coffeehouse a warm and cozy place as the days get grayer and darker. It is transitioning from being dog-welcoming to leave-your-dog-at the door but I think I witnessed why: I observed a couple near dogfights and then there are the owners who let their dogs put their paws on the counter and then let them wander behind the counter to the food prep areas. read more

I live about a 5 minute walk from here and decided to give it a try. The customer service was amazing, from both the cashier and who I assume was the owner. I came on thanksgiving with my sisters who were visiting and was grateful they were open because I needed the caffeine. Make sure to give it a try and support local to someone who clearly has a passion about their business and cares about everyone who walks through their doors. read more

Delicious drinks and food!! Great service and cutest coffee shop!! Definitely worth the trip :)

Under new ownership as of three months ago. Nice to see that some places are still fighting against the corporate giants. It's always good to help the little guys. Turtle Coffee has a great Frappe with all the trimmings for $6. Highly recommended. Nice and cozy in the Holman Road Plaza, near 97th Street. read more

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Catching up on Yelp reviews. Primarily stopped in to revive my dead cell phone on 9/9/18....didn't work onsite though. However, the chai latte ordered was spot on. Friendly cafe counter service. Well picked over morning pastries. A bit worn as the second or third indie cafe iteration post Tully's. But judging from the folks here, serves a purpose for the immediate Holman/Crown Hill neighborhood. Turtle Coffee...not poky slow, not hard shelled, just Goldilocks just right! Next time I'll stay awhile near the faux fireplace. read more

Turtle Coffee - Was a Tully's and a few indie iterations, currently Turtle Coffee's interior main counter (9/9/18) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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They had about 6 sugar free syrups! Yes! The service was fast and efficient. We sat in chairs by a fireplace. We were there for a few hours and one person came in and said "my regular please." Lots of regulars and the employee would chat with them about vacations and such. They had a few books to browse, not sure if it was a book exchange or what. Cute place with great parking and a view of a gas station and a hardware store. read more

Super nice people and a cozy atmosphere. The eggnog latte was perfect and the homemade scones were delicious. We will be back.

Great coffee shop. Wonderful service and a very cute space. Food was excellent. Went 2 while visiting relatives in Seattle

For a moment I was bummed that it was no longer a Tully's because I'm horribly addicted to their Yerba Mate latte, but... I love trying new (and small) businesses, so that sadness did not linger. As for coffee and everything else? I'll have to agree with Katie S- everything here was fine. The things that stood out to me: + Live music some nights (info on a blackboard) + Fireplace (always a cool feature) + Free wi-fi + The blackboard that said (something like) "Thanks for the welcome, Ballard!" (I like things like that) read more

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Small coffee shop to relax in or meet up with friends. The atmosphere was tranquil and fairly quiet for a Wednesday afternoon. The coffee tastes great and the staff was friendly. read more

Great lattes and scones! They bake all their own treats like scones, granola bars, pound cakes, etc. Super friendly staff and some innovative drinks like Kevin's Latte (latte w/condensed milk) and Turtle Latte. read more

Well my Bodum finally gave up the ghost over the weekend so I was high and dry this morning for coffee. Thought it'd be a great opportunity to try a new coffeehouse I hadn't been to before. Had a vanilla latte that was very good and smooth. The atmosphere is very open and friendly. They use Caffe Vita beans and they also have matcha, which is so hard to find in many Seattle coffeehouses. Made my day discovering this place! read more

Amazing coffee! I got a white mocha iced. They use coffee vita which is soooo good! The lady that served me was very friendly. Will be returning for sure :) read more

Turtle Coffee - a cup of iced coffee on a car dashboard - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

An old school coffee shop, slow pace with a cosy study room vibe. There is a good offering of baked good and sandwiches as well as their own cold brew. Lots of gluten free options. read more

Turtle Coffee - Breakfast banana bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The paninis are 10/10 The coffee is 10/10 The service is 10/10 The pastries are 10/10 I worked remote in 2019 to 2020 (before covid) and would spend a couple hours here sometimes and it's a nice little place to work at. Highly recommend. I haven't been back since they reopened because I moved but If I'm in the area again I'll certainly stop by. read more

The owners of Turtle Coffee and all of the staff are extremely friendly, offer great customer service and get to know regulars by name. We love their cold brew, chai latte, breakfast sandwiches (get the cheddar sausage bagel or the bacon egg on a croissant!) and their pastries made in house. I can always count of a great experience with them. read more

For me, I look for good coffee, nice staff and good ambiance. Coffee is fine, not great. There's better coffee elsewhere in the neighborhood. The staff have always been kind to me when I've been in, although I've seen a bit of "nose out" mask wearing. The ambiance in here just feel off. Everytime I've been in, they've been playing EDM or upbeat bubblegum pop. There are weird paintings of turtles everywhere. It doesn't feel like a place I want to spend any time, which is a big factor for me with coffee shops. read more

Staff is so nice and the vanilla snow is bomb! That's actually the only thing I get because it's so yummy. The coffee shop is really cute and clean. Wish I would've visited before covid, can't wait to do so when things open up again! read more

I just paid $4.19 for a 12 oz drip coffee (including 50 cents for tip). This is the price of a small latté...can someone explain to me why drip coffee is this expensive?! It's not even the most amazing drip coffee I've ever tasted (it's decent, but not amazing). To add insult to injury, there was no milk on the condiment bar, so clearly we're not paying for the baristas to keep the place in tip top condition. There were four other patrons there at the time (already served and seated); it was dead, so no reason for the condiment bar to be ignored. On the plus side, there were stevia packets on the bar, so I'll call it a draw. They have a few booths with padded seats, which was the draw for me to check this place out, because I hate sitting on hard, uncomfortable wooden chairs for hours when I need to get work done. They are also dog-friendly, which is a bonus, as is the free parking lot which makes getting here easier. I'm afraid to find out that a latté here will cost $6, but if it's the usual $4 and change, then I might come back and just make sure to order a latté instead of the overpriced drip coffee. For now 3 stars, and I hope to make it 4 stars on a subsequent visit...but that won't be until I'm made of (more) money. read more

I tried this place again even after my poor experience last time and it's still bad. The americano I got was so acidic that it literally made my soy milk curdle. I took one sip and dumped it. I will not be going back again after two bad experiences. I wish this place was still Holy Grounds read more

Turtle Coffee - a man reading a newspaper in a coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I am addicted to their turtle latte! Usually, my partner and I go to their drive thru location but that has been closed recently so we've been going to the café. It's so cute! All the staff are very friendly and the coffee is great. read more

Got my usual non-fat white mocha and it was yummy! I could actually taste coffee and not just sugar. Ha! It wasn't more spectacular than anything I've tested before, but if it isn't disgusting, then I'm happy. My favorite part is all the seating available. I came here to study on a Saturday evening and it was perfect... quiet, lots of space, and open until 7pm. I will definitely be back! :) read more

Turtle Coffee - Ah, so peaceful... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Spacious coffee shop attended by friendly and courteous staff. Pandemic coffee time here was a great and safe experience. Bright, airy and socially distanced places to order. Loved the cleanliness and beautiful natural light throughout. Latte I tried was just perfectly brewed with just the right touch. It has been a neighborhood go to place for years now. Plenty of parking adds to the experience. Caffe Vita beans do make great tasting lattes. read more