Try it. You won't regret it. As someone who lives in Ballard and has tried about 4 other coffee shops with in walking distance of this coffee shop-- this IS the best coffee in Ballard. No pun intended as their building says "probably best coffee in Ballard".... IT IS. It took me a while to try this as they are a little farther walking distance for me and they close at 4 :/.... But...... SO worth it. I've had the Vienna latte - iced and hot Salted caramel latte - iced and hot I'm an avid coffee drinker with out the flavors as well. I can tell they have a quality coffee. I haven't tried the pastries as I'm honestly not a fan of pasties sitting out and exposed to the air, but they look delicious. read more

Since Cafe Besalu closed I needed a good alternative. Venture coffee had solid coffee but didn't have a good spread of pastries. When I come to Seattle it's still my go to. And now, looks like they've beefed up their pastry selection. I tried the ham and cheese croissant, almond croissant and chocolate banana bread - all solid. Staff are friendly. I never really had to wait long. Sometimes they leave the front door open - can be chilly if you want to hang around. In Summer they roll up the windows and it gets amazing light in the morning. Love the ambience. The waiting area for coffee is kinda weird - crowding the people sitting down. But like I said, short wait times. read more

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Lovely little spot. Very yummy seasonal drinks. They make their chai from scratch which is a huge green flag for me They are not laptop friendly FYI read more

Venture Coffee - Squash loaf and orange almond cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I only popped in for a quick bite and WOW check out this pastry case! So many delicious options it was honestly hard to choose, but I ended up going with the almond croissant and it did not disappoint. Flaky, buttery, and sweet. I'll be back! read more

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Great vibe, good coffee and breakfast sandwich, and a fair amount of seating. I'm also a fan of a lot of windows and garage doors that allow you to see outside the shop. Only knock on the place is that it's on the pricier end of coffee shops. Worth checking out for sure if you're in the Ballard area. read more

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What an excellent place!!!! The lady who was working was the sweetest:) their chai is to die for !!!!! If you love a good sweet chai this place is for you. Also the almond croissant! Wow!!! I've never tried one before but this hit the spot. The filling was delectable, and not too sweet. The ambiance is quaint, and warm. I felt super comforted by this place, and believe many others can too! read more

Venture Coffee - Vanilla chai tea latte with oat milk, almond croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had a København latte and ham and cheese croissant. Great atmosphere, if you can snag a high table there's outlets in the wall. The ham and cheese croissant was bomb dot com! The latte was ok, I've had better. Overall nice place to catch up on work and chill out read more

Coffee was fine despite their claim that they are the "Best in Ballard. That was the least of the issues however. $7.50 is quite the price tag for a Croissant but IF you are going to charge premium prices it should come along with premium quality and service. They weren't especially busy but it seemed as soon as we ordered as if the servers mind went blank. The pastries were directly in front of her but as we went to wait for our coffees to be made it was as if our order never was placed. She stood there staring blankly and I had to remind her 5 minutes later that we were waiting on the Croissants that were 6 inches from her elbow. If you are going to have a 25% suggested tip for counter service you should probably be a bit more on the ball. As someone who worked in the industry for many years and lives in the neighborhood this was quite disappointing. Think we'll be walking around the corner to market street for our next cup. read more

I just have to come right out and say, holy hell, this coffee was bangin'. Like, worth-drinking-every-day-of-our-vacation-bangin'. If you know me, or you at least see my photos in your feed, you know that I go out to eat and drink. Like, a lot. For me, it's like filling a never-ending void up with as many new experiences as possible. So obviously, with only so many hours in a day and only so many calories to be consumed, my thought process is to limit the amount of times you find yourself in a situation you've already been in before, good or bad. If not always a place you've never been, then at least an item you've never tried. Enter Venture. In planning this trip, despite Venture being literally like two blocks away from where we were staying, it somehow flew under my radar. We had just picked up our bagels nearby and my partner asked if we could get coffee from somewhere else, and I did a quick Yelp search to see if there was a coffee shop in walking distance. When I saw Venture, I was like, huh, guess there is, guess we could go here?? When we stepped inside, I was enthused to see their menu options being as weirdo yummy as they are: rosemary infused syrup? Peach latte? Cardamom rolls and spanakopitas? Uh, hell yeah. We ordered, took a seat on their very comfy couch, and literally within seconds our drinks were already done. We decided to drink them there because the ambiance was so cozy, even with all the windows and doors open and the draft blowing in. And after we tried the first sips of our coffees, my partner and I gazed into each other's eyes, brimming with love. Not love for each other--no--but love for our drinks. We returned on the other two days of our trip, and have reminisced about "probably the best coffee in Ballard" many times since. read more

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lots of good fun unique pastries, friendly staff. coffee is good but i think you come for the pastries. small inside, not a place i'd linger. one mildly annoying thing is they are pretty strict on even bringing your dog in just to order which is their prerogative but given so many coffee shops in ballard are lax on it, it's easier to pick up from other places on the dog walk. read more

I liked the unique options they had but I loved how flexible they were in letting me customize my drink even more! I can't have coffee so I was able to get the elderflower one in a matcha with oat milk instead. I appreciated the baristas friendliness and willingness to do that. The other thing I loved is that they're dog friendly. We sat outside enjoying the sun and the vibes here were so lovely that I will definitely be back. Great spot for peaceful reading or working or just soaking up some nice weather with your pup. read more

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We had a delicious pastries from venture including a cronut and it really hit the spot for an early breakfast. I cannot speak to the drinks but the baked good were top notch! read more

While they offer a great selection of pastries, the coffee experience is hit-or-miss. The biggest issue is the lack of consistency and pride in service. Everyone has an off day, but serving a drink that clearly looks sub-par shows a lack of care for the craft. I'd love to see the quality of the brews match the quality of the treats. read more

Loved this cute cafe/coffee shop in Ballard! We went on a Sunday during farmers market time and it was busy, but we were still able to get a spot quickly. Coffee, pastries, and sandwich were all fantastic! read more

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Coffee and espresso drinks are mid- nothing to write home about. Pastries selection is abundant, basic, but consistent- also nothing to write home about about. The reason why I wouldn't reccomend this place is $15-$20 for a drink and pastries isn't worth the dirty looks and attitude from the guy who's always be behind the counter. This is not a warm and welcoming experience like you expect in a neighborhood coffeehouse. read more

The Lavender Latte is delicious and the ambience perfect! Definitely will be coming back.

Not sure why it has taken me this long to check out this charming cafe in Ballard but I am very sad I didn't figure it out sooner. I love their scandi themed baked goods, drinks, and general atmosphere. I tried the københavn latte which was sweeter than I usually like a flavored latte but the cardamom flavor was perfectly strong I would get it again. I'll be back very soon to do a fika as their sweet baked goods looked incredible. I found out this is the same baked goods as freya and what is served at Hagen which totally jives with the scandi vibes from the other two cafes. Can't wait to be back and try out all their pastries and seasonal drinks! read more

Venture Coffee - københavn latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A great neighborhood coffee shop! Love that they have a bunch of specialty and seasonal drinks vs. just a vanilla latte, for example. I enjoy the rosemary brown sugar latte (half sweet) and a number of their seasonal drinks! They also have a pretty big selection of pastries (have tried a few and have enjoyed!). The space itself is smaller and seats do fill up pretty quickly. My only minor complaint is that the staff could be a bit friendlier (they're not rude, but in my experience they don't go out of their way to smile or greet customers -- usually I'm the one saying hi first and asking how they are doing). Also, the space does get crowded and a little hectic at peak times when trying to wait for your drink (and it's basically blocking the walkway, etc.). Overall a great place and glad they are in the neighborhood. read more

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Delicious coffee shop in Ballard. Tried this place for the first time today and was really impressed by the quality of the coffee. I had the Vienna latte and had no complaints. It was so smooth and flavorful, and had just enough cinnamon. The staff was friendly and our coffees came out quickly. The coffee shop itself is very cozy with quite a bit of seating and decorated with many plants. We were here on a Saturday morning (~11am) and while the shop was somewhat busy, there were still open seats. We only ordered coffees, but the baked goods on display looked delicious. Would definitely stop by this place again if I were in Ballard. read more

This is the best coffee I've had in Ballard so far! If you love smooth coffee, this is the place to go. However, I've found the mocha to be slightly inconsistent--some days it's not as strong or chocolatey as others. One small issue is the lack of a good spot to stand while waiting for your coffee. I always feel like I'm too close to the people sitting down. That said, I've never had to wait long for my drink. I haven't tried the food yet, but they have quite a few options. Unfortunately, the seating area is a bit too loud and busy for my liking. read more

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I live nearby and it's a nice to have a coffee shop like Venture when I want a little change for breakfast. Both their coffee and pastries are good - staff here don't recommend heating up the pastries with custard in it but they actually taste pretty good warmed up too. There are lots of seats so you can usually find a spot to sit even during busy hours. Staff is usually nice but I've encountered some staff who are kind of standoffish/snobby a few times. Idk, maybe they were moody because it was in the morning. I haven't had bad experiences recently so I'm hoping to keep it that way. read more

I always seek out coffee shops wherever I go and Venture did not disappoint. Located within the Ballard neighborhood is a cozy shop , a great place to relax or work while enjoying a coffee. I tried a Brown Sugar and Rosemary Latte. It was excellent! The brown sugar added just the right amount of sweetness. The coffee was smooth and not bitter. I highly recommend. read more

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Neighborhood coffee shop where the coffee is good, and the staff have always been friendly. It's a nice shop that delivers the coffee perk up I need. Venture has been in the neighborhood for a few years now and it's very welcome. Should you choose to stay, it's got a nice calm coffee shop vibe and is pretty quiet save for people giving and taking orders and the little ambient coffee shop noises. Some light conversation, but no music which is a decent change. A nice place to hang out or get some work done. There is some outside seating as well. I've had all my favorites here - Standard drip, Latte's, Mocha's and even a slice of banana bread. All have consistently been good with each visit. So, I'm glad I can reliably come here, along with it being convenient and count on it being a good visit with good coffee. There are many coffee shops around, but Venture seems up to the task staying on their game. read more

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Favorite coffee shop in Ballard! It's welcoming but not presumptuous, and has a great selection of pastries in addition to drinks. My personal favorite is their Seattle Fog tea latte. read more

Good coffee shop. Great customer service and the coffee itself is delicious. I got a spiced plum latte and unfortunately didn't taste plum at all, but it was still good. Pear crème brûlée is fantastic, I could eat 3 of those. read more

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I've been here a few times for coffee and a pastry now and have to say it is really good. I may be biased as I live close by, but the coffee is always good and I even had a matcha latte once that was very well done. Compared to other places in the area the quality here is great. The staff are very friendly as well! They have a lot of options to choose from, even specialty lattes that rotate regularly and have seasonal flavors. They make their own syrups from scratch so they don't taste artificial but very good. The pastries are also great! I have tried the asparagus tart and the chocolate chip cookie. So glad to have this spot in the neighborhood! read more

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I'm usually breezing through this southern stretch of 24th Ave NW since the original owners of nearby Cafe Besalu sold and moved to Spain. Long time cafe neighbor Java Bean rebranded their site after nearly three decades to become Venture Coffee in 2019. Yeah totally late to the party, showing up to check it out two years later. Fellow Yelper/IGer Wendy K's post in late May 2021 convinced me to bookmark it. Updated, variety of seating configurations, lush plants, decent selection of pastries. And yes, with my stops in well established Venture Coffee were positive during pandemic times, whether solo or with others. Pleasant, upbeat baristas. I also recall a really melty chocolate chunk cookie. It was just nice to enjoy well crafted beverages with a nice breeze during some of our past toasty summer of 2021 months. The Ballard neighborhood sure has a large concentration of cafes to get one's java or tea fix! Venture Coffee does a pretty decent job. read more

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Not sure why it took me so long to visit this coffee shop it's not too far from me. I usually don't drink coffee around my own neighborhood pre covid I usually frequented coffee spots closer to work in the ID or Pioneer Square. Was going to QFC to pick up a few things and decided to stop by. There are six tables on the north side outside and chairs in front. The door in front and one towards the back are left open. You wait outside till waved in to order to control the number of people inside. Decor is quite different from Java Bean. More modern, love all the plants and raw edge shelves. I had an almond milk latte and mushroom béchamel pastry. Great latte smooth no exciting latte art which I've learned not to expect during covid especially if you're getting it to go. Lots of people were ordering the breakfast buns which looked tasty. Would definitely visit if again when I'm near by. read more

Venture Coffee - almond milk latte and mushroom béchamel pastry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here for a cup of coffee while touring Seattle. I ordered a Seattle Fog which is less striking than London Fog. Maybe that's how it's supposed to be. But the BEST drink you should try is their Chai Tea Latte. If you like Chai, this is a proper spiced chai which leaves a "Wow" in your mouth. They have the chai syrup sale separately. Definitely will go back for that. read more

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Stopped for coffee before going to the Ballard Farmers Market. BF had drip coffee and I had a Matcha latte with oat milk. Wasn't really impressed with the coffee and latte. Matcha latte was lukewarm and seemed like there was not a lot of matcha in it. read more

Service was friendly. Coffee was hot! Conversation snappy! Local café likes mixing mingle and talk.

Very rude staff, ordered 3 drinks from smallest to large, and was served 3 drinks all in the smallest size. I asked if they were the correct sizes and the barista told me that I ordered them all in 12oz. She was very rude and seemingly agitated, she did not offer to remake them, and looking at my receipt she charged me for the larger sizes. Will be filing a chargeback with my bank. The drinks were not very good and we didn't end up finishing them even in the smallest size. Would not return or recommend. Does not seem to be POC friendly. read more

Been here a handful of times now, and almost every time has been excellent. The off-time was still good. They make delicious coffees as well as matcha lattes that are not too sweet. They offer an assortment of pastries which usually includes a vegan option, and they also have a menu with hot bites like egg & cheese sammies. I've never had bad service. They appear dog friendly. They get bonkers busy on the weekend but the line moves quickly. I like to sit in the big front window and people watch. Good vibes here. read more

Came to this busy spot for coffee. Line out the door and the pastry case is filled with Danish on steroids! Everything came in the size big and bigger! Ordered an Americano and unfortunately the coffee was bitter and sour. Majorly disappointed. If I had time to ask for a redo I would've. read more

Went to venture on a Friday morning around 9:30am to do work and really enjoyed the coffee, ambiance and pastry. I got an iced coffee and chocolate chip banana loaf bread, both so good! They had a lot of seating room which was great to do work. The staff was so nice and really enjoyed working and enjoying my coffee. Would definitely come back! read more

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Venture Coffee is a place I often visit when in Ballard. We get our standard oat milk lattes and their delicious Egg, Cheese, & Bacon Bun. These pics aren't pretty, but let me tell you the flavors are so good, you'll be happy I posted this horrible picture. Bacon, egg, havarti cheese, arugula, and (the most delicious) garlic aioli. Pro tip: add hot sauce to the sandwich. Just trust me - go and enjoy! read more

Venture Coffee - Egg, Cheese, & Bacon Bun - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My Americano was so weak it tasted like water. Not sure what the problem was or if this is something that happens regularly.

I wish I lived closer to this shop! They have great house syrups. My sister and I got the hot brown sugar + rosemary latte and the Kobenhavn latte (less sweet). The flavors are pretty well balanced in the 8oz cup. My qualm with some other coffee shops' syrups is that they're are too artificial tasting. Not the case with Venture's. Their interior is a little crowded, but thoughtful and put together. They have a nice leather couch lounge area in the back and plants decorating the wall shelves. I'll definitely be back to try more of their drinks. read more

Can't say enough about venture. We stayed with friends in Ballard and they recommended this. We came here 3 times during our stay! We loved it. The Vienna latte is a fan favorite. We absolutely loved their coffee. So much better than the place down the street - by a lot. I hope to return someday. Thank you!! read more

I loved Venture coffee. My wife and I thought it was the best coffee shop we visited while in Seattle. I ordered the Café Vienna and she got a pour over. The café Vienna was delicious. The infusion of the cinnamon really put it over the top. I could have had several. The shop itself is cute and located in Ballard where we were staying. There are a few tables inside and outside to sit and enjoy your drink if you choose. read more

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