Excellent coffee. First-rate food that goes above and beyond the standard espresso bar fare. Great…read moreservice and a calming atmosphere.

Loved the ambience it's a modern, upscale, and cozy cafe. I was really hoping to sit and enjoy my…read morecoffee there, but unfortunately had to get it to go. I had high expectations since they roast their own coffee beans, but the extraction wasn't quite right and the coffee ended up tasting sour. I truly wanted to love it, but today just wasn't the day. I don't think I'll be trying it again, which is disappointing because I was really looking forward to enjoying this cafe

In short Everything you love about a friendly neighborhood…read morecoffee shop and hangout. Great coffee! Even the merch is interesting. In long My little coffee side trips in this neighborhood will continue for a while. I'm now regularly in Edmonds with just enough time to grab a cup. This is the first sit-down place I've hit. I had just enough time to get something to go. It's a modest older building a couple blocks away from the main drag, and in Edmonds, a couple blocks is all you need for serious peace and quiet. On a Monday afternoon, there wasn't even much vehicle traffic on the road outside, but the locals were out in force--couples, groups, everybody cheerful. All ages. There are maybe 20 seats in here, with that many more outside. First thing you see when you walk in is the little farmer's-market type merch display that some local independent coffee shops often seem to have. Stickers, mugs, hats. I am anti-clutter overall, but still a sucker for stickers and mugs, and almost bought some stuff here. The kids behind the counter are super nice, super upbeat without being overcaffeinated. Very warm and genuine. My sister and I took our time puzzling through exactly what we wanted and the dude was smiling the whole time, got the order down perfectly. Couple minutes later it was ready. The drip coffee was fantastic, really hit the spot for my sis. It was late in the day so I got a heavily modified cup of tea (bergamot with lavender, something else, and almond milk). I've never had tea any way but black, ever, and this was delicious. I've never had tea with a cute name, either--"Edmonds Fog"--but that just made it easier to order. We were out the door with that and a really tasty jam biscuit for under $15. When I have time to park and go in to order, this place will be tough to beat for sure.

This walnut street coffee shop is like a bad blind date! I visited a few years ago, thinking I was…read morein the charming Edmonds area, and decided to try their supposedly famous coffee selections. I ordered my usual Mocha Breve, and the coffee was surprisingly good - great flavor and just the right temperature. But let's chat about the service... As some reviews suggested, the service was a major letdown! The front servers seemed more annoyed than a cat in a bath. I asked for a bagel on the side, and both servers were less than thrilled to help me or even mention that I had to toast it myself! Apparently, there's a DIY toasting station for your pastries. The kicker? I ended up tipping 15% even though I did pretty much all the work - toasting the bagel and spreading the cream cheese. Which btw the bread even toasted is hard as a rock! It's a local joint, and the lady next to me clearly a local , was practically tapping her foot, trying to rush me as I waited for the cashier to make sure she's ready to take my order. Would I recommend this place? You might have a different experience so go. Am I gonna do a drive to comeback probably not. Don't believe the hype.

I lingered onsite after stopping by a pop up Il Viale was hosting on 9/13/25…read more The outdoor seating was full, taking advantage of classic sunny summer sunshine on this Saturday morning. There is limited indoor seating, which I opted to sit by the entrance. This allowed me to experience this indie cafe's vibe. It had a bit of European flair which was pleasant. Definitely the two female baristas (owners?) handled the constant line with efficient cadence. Dealing with orders at the window, orders at the counter, serving up pastries, and dealing with dishes. Pretty impressive actually. I had driven by this spot many times this past year, usually hitting up other indie cafes in Edmonds. Featured beans were from Camber, roasted up in Bellingham. Spot on mocha. Glad I detoured and stayed awhile after the pop up. Even caught up briefly with another Yelp Elite/All Star/IGer. Adding this to my Edmonds rotation. Recommended!

This place is lovely!…read more I was finding a coffee shop around the area and stumbled across this one :) The outdoor section is #vibes. It's so cute and you feel like you're in Italy having an espresso and coffee. The staff was friendly too! My girl friend and I were pleased. We had the iced peony peach tea with chocolate hazel espresso biscottis! They also have sandwiches and gelato. After 4PM, they have a bar next door called Bar Americano that serves non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. The bartenders were friendly too cuz we were just stopping by but said we'd be back at another time to try this place out! Parking is street, although you probably could park at Ace Hardware. My girl friend and I did the 10 minute walk from Edmonds City Hall since it's free 3 hour public parking in 2 areas of the lot :) nice weather too!

Downtown Edmonds has so many coffee shops and my goal for this year is to try as many coffee shops…read moreas I can. I stumbled open Red Twig, beautiful location in downtown Edmonds. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with cozy vibes. They have a lot of different coffee and pastries. We got a variety of pastries to try. First was the cinnamon roll, we had it warmed up at home and it still tasted super fresh and delicious. The M&M's cookie was huge, not too sweet, perfectly soft and crunchy. The other pastries we had was raspberry croissant, and a muffin, all tasted pretty good. I think all their pastries are fresh, delicious, and not that sweet compared to other bakeries. I highly recommend getting their cinnamon roll. This cafe is perfect for the all seasons especially summer if you want to sit outside and enjoy the view of downtown Edmonds. They have plenty of seatings inside and outdoor. Parking is limited since it's downtown Edmonds so it's a bit challenging but it's worth it because you get to enjoy fresh pastries and you can also have a nice walk down to the beautiful town and beach after.

Best Coffee in Edmonds!…read more SITREP Hitting the ferry in Edmonds, WA and need some coffee to take with me! THE SETUP Was visiting my sweet friend Jenner for a nice jaunt across the Puget Sound and we needed to get caffeinated first! This spot appealed to us since it appeared SO COZY. THE LOWDOWN Actually, this cup of coffee was SO GOOD, I had to get another one TO-GO to take with me! I loved it! :D

Excellent coffee shop with cozy ambience and great service. The barista was very friendly. Plenty…read moreof seating with a couch near a fireplace. Cappuccino rating: 8.5/10 Coffee Beans: Umbria Coffee Aroma: 2/2 - Inviting with a caramel and nutty profile Milk Texture/body: 1/2 - creamy and cohesive, microfoam could have been more silky Espresso Flavor & Balance: 3/3 - balanced acidity, sweetness present, no harsh bitterness Integration: 1.5/2 - Neither milk/espresso overpowers the other Finish/Aftertaste: 1/1 - Clean, pleasant, lingers nicely

The downtown Edmonds retail area has quite the concentration of indie cafes, especially along 5th…read moreAve S. Despite being in business for nearly 13 years, this is my first visit to Cafe Louvre (12/9/25). After two days of staying in due to the stormy weather, I decided to venture out and try some place new. I snagged a 3 hour parking slot, yay! The cafe is in a shared building with six other businesses. Pleasant interior with natural light, mellow overhead music, various seating with 2 & 3 tops, communal seating by a fireplace, and group seating off to the side that can be reserved. It is currently decorated for the holidays, but also featured work from local artists. First visit & first meal of the day coming up on 1pm, I opted for a grande mocha and a 4 inch proscuitto sandwich. The overhead menu and display cases have a nice variety. Pastries are from Macrina and coffee roasts are from Caffe Umbria. Their espresso beverages are very generous. The grande mocha was served in a huge mug, reminiscent of a souffle ramekin. Well crafted too. I enjoyed the 4 inch proscuitto sandwich. Perfectly sized and sliced, not too big, not too small, Goldilocks just right. Served warm with proscuitto, melty cheese, pesto spread, spinach, and basil in a soft, square roll. Most of the folks onsite are having active convos or business type meetups, only two on laptops. And one doing a Yelp post, lol. After being onsite for 2.5 hours on a weekday early afternoon, seems to be an older demographic that visits here. Clean, comfortable, and welcoming. Love discovering new & established businesses in the north end, like Cafe Louvre.

Service, donuts, and great coffee--but what stands out here is they've chosen well when it comes to…read morepeople. Rebecca was helping the guests ahead of me understand the app, which I didn't even know existed--and they didn't either. It offers rewards like a free donut or drink and is a much better system than the old punch card. She took the time to explain it clearly, knew the products, and brought real enthusiasm. Warm yet professional. I also had the chance to meet Amanda, the district manager, who is clearly doing something right by finding and keeping people like Rebecca. I've been coming to this Top Pot Doughnuts location for a long time, and this may have been my best experience yet. And yes--the specialty donuts of the month are excellent. Bonus points for being a strong local company rather than just another national chain.

Some coworkers brought donuts from Top Pot Doughnuts to share. I tried out two of them:…read more Bavarian Cream ($3.45) - Holy moly sweet, crazy sweet, mouth puckeringly sweet "chocolate" coating on top. I felt like I had to guzzle a gallon of water after eating a couple of bites. The cream itself is much less sweet than the icing and is smooth and custardy. Unfortunately it isn't centered at all in the donut, with one half entirely missing the cream pocket. The donut itself is a yeast donut, but I feel like the dough compresses quite a bit, making the donut very dense for a yeast donut. (3/5) Pink Rainbow ($2.95) - This one is a cake donut topped with a sweet, probably artificially flavored, icing. Maybe strawberry based on the color? It's hard to tell due to how cloyingly sweet is is, although it doesn't quite reach the levels of the Bavarian Cream. Since the bottom half is bare and unglazed, it tastes like fried dough, giving some respite from the sweetness. (3/5) The quality feels a bit higher than the typical classic donut shop that uses premix, but I guess I've outgrown these extremely saccharine sweet desserts. I much prefer the places that have a much more balanced sweetness.

Nice place to grab a coffee, some ice cream or pastry and enjoy view on the Salish sea (Puget…read moreSound). Service is fast, never had any problem.

Fast service, kind people. Coffee is not great though. Very milky and not strong. Great location…read morethough. Great view of the puget sound. Coffee was just a low.

This cafe does their Dalgona very well, this drink in particular has a very strong Dalgona flavor…read morewith a very natural Ube flavor! The bite of the coffee really comes through at the end of each sip, cutting through the sweetness perfectly. I will say... The service is.. Well let's just say the cashier is always very curt but I won't let that get in the way of me giving this drink 5 stars.

Cute little cafe! First time I swing by. I love that they have gluten free options on the menu,…read moreincluding gf bread. They have interesting signature coffees. I opted for a simple latte only because I'm trying to reduce my sugar intake...it was good! I had the Turkish eggs and it was delicious too. Jaiiya cafe is located around the back of the plaza (it's not accurate on maps). They have some assigned parking spots too. We lucked out and found some couch sitting. Nice spot to work on your laptop!

Rusty Pelican is one of our Edmonds staples! Breakfast or brunch, guaranteed to be easy,…read moreconvenient, and delicious. Street parking only, but if you're open to a walk, downtown Edmonds tends to have ample parking around the area. When busy, they do provide a buzzer that has a short range, but opens up the opportunity of walking around slightly. Items can be a bit pricey, but they're also very filling. Large space, lots of chatter, and friendly service. Number Three Combo Club - we wanted waffles this time but also bacon and sausage. This was the variety pack we desired, though wish it came with both sausage and bacon! Opted for the bacon and it was thick, fatty, and delicious. One waffle cut into the four quadrants, ready to soak up syrup. Simple, but a classic. Chunky Monkey Pancakes - goofy perhaps, but another timeless classic combo of chocolate and bananas. Three chocolate chip pancakes, fluffy and ready to absorb the Nutella drizzle. Could have a few more chocolate chips embedded for a more balanced spread, but the chocolate drizzle helps spread flavor. Bananas for the healthy balance of course.

The food is generally very good at Rusty Pelican. We eat at the Mill Creek location often and…read morealways enjoy it. Prices are high, but you get what you pay for. That said, we waited nearly an hour for a table for our party of six. They sat us in a booth, clearly designed for 4. A large metal bar sits on the edge of the booth just under the fabric, but there isn't a way to avoid sitting on it when crammed in. OK, it's very uncomfortable, but so be it. The check comes, the (excellent) server graciously separates the bill for us which I appreciate. She added a 20% gratuity which I understand for large parties. However, I did some basic math and recognized they add the tip amount and then charge tax on the bill plus the tip. I pointed this out to the server but she was clearly too busy to do anything about it. While for our table, it's not a ton of money, over time and who knows how many tables, this is, in my opinion a massive and unacceptable mistake.

The bakery is inspired by the Japanese Rilakkuma bear, which is a really cute touch, as I saw them…read moreall around the store. They offer a great variety of unique pastries, including the trendy flat croissant. While the flat croissant was fun to try and very crispy, I still prefer the traditional style. The pistachio croissant and Hokkaido cheese danish were my personal favorites because they were incredibly fresh, flaky, and buttery. Besides the treats, they have a solid selection of coffee and milk teas. The interior is spacious, and the staff is both quick and friendly.

Time to update my ancient May 2017 review for Rila Bakery & Cafe. I've stopped in several more…read moretimes since then with the most recent visit on 3/21/26. I have visited for takeout, dined onsite solo, or with others. It was really nice to receive a generous gift card from other family members. Interior pretty much has stayed the same, with some addition of merch, and plushies on a front bench by the entrance. Your attention will be drawn to their pastry case. Pro tip: make sure to show up in the morning for better selection for both sweet and savory items. Their pastries are baked fresh onsite, but I've made the mistake of showing up midday and towards closing and their pastry case would be slim pickings. They also have a great variety of beverages available too. Espresso, teas, and milk teas as examples. The mocha has improved, very coffee forward and not cloyingly sweet. Just needs to be hotter temp wise, but that's just me. My favorite go tos has been variable depending on availability, but recent visits have been their ham and cheese croissants. I greatly appreciate the offer to have it warmed up if dining onsite. It's just a strange pairing to place such tasty pastries on a paper plate and then provided flatware, knife & fork or just a fork. I appreciate that this indie bakeshop & cafe has been going strong and steady since 2016, so coming up on a decade! Flying under the radar, but iykyk this is a popular destination. An added star and definitely recommended whether for takeout or enjoyed onsite!