True rating: 4.5/5 I had a lovely time with my sisters for a much needed outing! This is a great brunch spot with the girlies, a super fun work event, the perfect birthday activity for any age - and you get to take home something memorable. Something you created alongside people you shared this memory with! Did I mention that there's FOOD? I just got a coffee this day, but my sisters had some tea and a pastrami sandwich. I stole a bite of the sandwich, it was indeed delicious. Next time, I'm going for a brunch outing and I WILL be indulging in some mimosas. The most beautiful pain and sip place I can think of. So you come in, order food and drinks if you'd like and then find a place to sit. Go pick out the pottery piece you would like - I will warn you, this is the hardest part of the process. After that, there's a station with all the supplies you may need (paint and paint palettes, paint swatches after firing, brushes, sponges, stencils, paper towels, food paper to sit things on, water bowls, I'm sure there's more I'm missing). Return to your table, paint, order more food, play with the super fun games they have?? (We played with a miniature pool table. Sure, it was missing some balls, but how often do I get to play with a mini pool table?), and when you're ALL done, take your piece to the counter. They'll have you take a picture of your item before paying for it. You will use this picture to pick up the item(s)! You pay for it and it's ready to pickup in 8 days! Plan ahead :) I do wish that there was a little more guidance when you arrive, but with that being said, everything *is* on their website. Some information is a little confusing or not current, however. I also wish that this place was a bit better staffed, but I know that's an issue many face and this business appears to be fixing! When it was a little rushed, I could sense the frustration of the person behind the food counter. Completely understandable, but it leaves room for improvement! Overall, I can't wait to come back to this place. I painted the plate, and I kinda want to try this again and see if I can improve! Can't wait to bring my mom here, maybe for Mother's Day?! You know what, let's all bring our moms here and create something special - memories and pottery! read more

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Came in with 10 people for a booked painting session on Saturday at 7pm! This place is super cute and pottery painting is always fun! I like that they serve more food than other places I've been, so you can eat dinner while you paint. We ordered the charcuterie board for 6, 2 pizzas, and a few bottles of wine. The charcuterie board was yummy with classic foods and we really enjoyed both the spring fever and spinach and Gorgonzola pizza! The wine list was pretty small with about 4 white options and 4 reds ( I think ?) but we were all satisfied with the ones we got. I like that they had instructions on every table of how to prep and paint everything from beginning to end so we could be very independent through the process! From what I saw, most pieces were between 25-60. They had a decent amount of options to pick from, including a plates, bowls, mugs, and trays, as well as animals and trinket holders. I would've loved a few more paint colors but what they had got the job done! There was a little chaos with the payment because of our reservation, but everything got sorted out and we had a great time! I can't wait to see my finished product! *there is not a dedicated parking lot, only street parking read more

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Thus place is cute and the food was decent but it could definitely use some improvement. First, they need to be more upfront about the 20% service charge. It applies to everything, INCLUDING THE POTTERY. The problem with that is that you don't pay for the pottery until after you've painted it, and the sign about the service charges at the cash register, not where you pick out the pottery. So my pot labeled $70 turned into an $84 pot (plus tax) and by the time I realized that, I'd already committed to buying it by painting it with glaze. I'm pretty sure that's not in accordance with the law. And when I asked the employees if they got this 20% as a tip they were vague and wishy washy. It's still not clear to me if it's retained by the company or if the employees get it as a tip. Which means it's probably retained by the company and they want you to tip on top of it. Just raise your prices and be clear that tipping isn't expected because your employees are compensated. Unless your employees aren't well compensated and they still need to be tipped, but who knows. Second of all I went there after work at happy hour and the place was busy and they only had one person working. The person working was borderline yelling at customers that they were all by themselves whenever someone had a question. Then when another employee came in, the employee who had been there started loudly complaining to her about customers. Within earshot of the customers. Nice. I was on the other end of the café and I could hear her. The person who had just arrived was smart and turned up the volume on the music so people couldn't hear her coworker complaining, but it's not very nice. I don't expect employees to kiss my butt but it's tacky to hear them talk crap about the customers. Overall I had a decent time but it would've been nice if there was someone there beside the single barista. It would've been nice to have a pottery person there to answer questions. They also need to just raise their prices instead of using the service charge bs read more

Good coffee and chocolate croissant s. Nice atmosphere. Easy to get too. And you do some pottery as well.

Obsessed with this place! We came to paint on a rainy day, and it was the best. The workers are very friendly and helpful. Will definitely need to come back to try the food/drinks! read more

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Really cute pottery + coffee shop in Fremont! I did a group hand building class and came back twice to glaze and pick up the finished piece. You're basically left to your own devices, so I'd recommend coming in with a solid plan. It's great to have instructors in the first segment to give you tips and help troubleshoot if needed. Our instructor did come over an hour late, so I felt rushed because I had another commitment later in the day. They also have pre-made pottery that you can just paint. I will definitely want to come back and try that next time! They have a small parking lot with a few spots, but street parking is manageable, though you may need to circle around a bit. There are a lot of cute restaurants nearby too, this is located in such a cute neighborhood. I'd definitely come back, probably just to paint and not build. Either way, it's a cute location and fun activity to do with friends! read more

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Dog friendly, coffee & snacks available with unlimited creative freedom? This is the place to be if you're looking to spend a cozy creative session with your dog! Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and it was absolutely a blast. There is ample seating and simple instructions to get started with painting your own pre existing ceramics. I didn't try the wheelthrowing class but it was extremely easy to walk in , find a seat then get started with painting right away. You pay once youre complete and the glaze takes about a week to finish n be ready for pick up. I would totally come back here for several occasions. read more

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I visited wet clay cafe on my way to gasworks park! The cafe is conveniently located right outside of a bus stop and is only ~10 minutes from the park. I loved the earthy tones and airy vibe of the place which doubles as a pottery studio! I ordered an iced chai latte ($6) which was reasonably priced and really good!! The barista was friendly and made my drink fast. I would definitely stop by again for another drink or to try out pottery! I love concept cafes, and this one has an inviting vibe. There's outdoor seating and games which all around makes it a great space to come with friends and stay a bit longer :) read more

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I've been here twice now to paint some pottery! It's the cutest cafe offering pottery classes, paint on your own pieces, and some food and drinks as well. I initially came here with my sister for my birthday and we had a great time painting the clay piece we chose. I went back a week later to pick up the finished pieces. I loved the experience and vibes and came back with my husband for a painting date! It's worth the prices! Would love to go back. read more

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I am obsessed with this place. Had a couple of friends visiting, so we brought them here to just have a relaxing time together. I will say - do not get the matcha! It was basically milk, but the other beverages are nice. All my friends decided to paint something different, and their price ranges are fantastic. They range from around $15 - $55 a piece. The vibes are adorable, and everyone is just in their zone enjoying the ambiance. They are also very helpful if you have any questions about how to paint, or what the next steps are. Also, bonus! They have 2 adorable little puppies wandering around. They also interestingly have some sort of reptile (not wandering around). We stayed here for around 2 hours just chatting and painting. I picked up our pieces about a month after. A great weekend/post work activity! I will be visiting again and again. read more

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I absolutely loved the vibe of this cafe it truly has everything you could ask for. It's the kind of place where you can walk in with a book to read, relax on the patio in a hammock, and even bring your dog along. What more could you want? They also serve food and offer pottery classes, though those require a reservation. While we didn't have one this time, I found out they offer six-week memberships that include discounts on both cafe items and paint the pottery sessions. It's a great option if you plan to visit often or want to get creative. Since it was my first visit, I kept it simple with just a coffee and spent time relaxing in one of the hammocks outside. it was such a peaceful and refreshing experience. I had a mocha, and what stood out was how perfectly balanced it was not overly sweet, with just the right mix of chocolate and coffee. I genuinely enjoyed it. The staff were very sweet and friendly. I especially appreciated that the barista asked whether I wanted my drink in a to-go cup or a regular mug before I even mentioned it. That little personal touch made the experience feel even more thoughtful, especially since most places just assume you'll take it to go these days. Overall, it was such a cozy and welcoming spot I can't wait to go back. read more

Super cute coffee shop and super fun Lottie hangout spot to get your creative juices flowing - highly recommend!

We come here at least once a week. The two reasons we come so often here are 1: CHLOE - she's the absolute best!!! We feel so welcomed here and she is so kind and positive no matter how busy it gets. THANKS CHLOE!!! 2. Dog friendly. We also like the decor, the coffees, the paninis, the fact there are activity options. read more

What a lovely community space. Came by on a weekday afternoon and saw folks co-working on laptops in the large cafe area and a couple painting pottery. There is a large and beautiful interior space, well lit, with cute outdoor seating as well. I should come by and paint Pottery sometime. My housemate really enjoyed here gift card classes. read more

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I think this is a cute concept! I haven't heard of a pottery + cafe place, at least in the Seattle area. I honestly thought that I was at the wrong place because it looks like a regular cafe from the outside. I came in with a group to paint pottery (I believe reservations can be made for parties of 6+) on a Saturday afternoon and the inside was full. I don't think we would've gotten a table if we didn't have a reservation. I had a quick chat with someone in the line though and she shared that she came in on the weekday and it was pretty empty. Starting the whole process is a bit overwhelming, as there aren't really instructions. I think I would've understood how to start eventually from looking around, but it would've taken me a while. There aren't any staff helping so I had to rely on my friend for instructions. The cafe is split in half, with one side working with pottery (shaping the clay, etc.) and the other side is the cafe + pottery painting. The paints are located in a corner but I wish it was in a more open area because you could have max 3 people standing there. Other than the awkward layout and lack of instructions on how to get started, it was cute experience! read more

Super fun experience. We went to the Saturday social class for a friend's birthday. Instructor Erin was patient and good humored and most importantly let us all get into it right away. Other pottery classes probably have you do prelim work for hours before you get on the wheel - with this one, we got to get right down to it. And yes, my results were pretty terrible, but yes, I had a lot of fun and many of us became interested in doing a more serious class. Would definitely recommend! read more

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It was such a wonderful experience to enjoy with my friends. We made a lot of cute items and they came out super good! The foods that we ordered was so delicious and I would highly recommend this place to you all! read more

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Really cute spot and cool idea in a great location. Vibes 10/10 with a ton of space. Good quality and fairly priced food and coffee. Would also be great to host an event at. On the ceramics side, there isn't really any support or direction if you're just paining pottery which is why I gave 4 stars instead of 5. I personally have painted pottery in the past so I knew what I was doing, but there were some marks I didn't make that got transferred to my final piece :/ For a fun day and low pressure craft activity, YES! For first timers, or for a gift/something you really care about the outcome, I'd go to a different ceramics spot for more support! read more

A friend and I went and painted pottery on January 2nd. We had a great time painting! However, this business levies a service charge of 15% on all transactions (we didn't get any food) AND a credit card surcharge. I could maybe understand having a credit card surcharge on small transactions, like under $10. But just raise your prices. Don't nickel and dime your customers! read more

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Came back here couple time since my last visit and it's been great. Classes are great and would definitely recommend. read more

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I was so excited to check this place out! A group for 3 went in for my birthday. They have a full coffee bar (obviously), would be cute if they had seasonal drinks but ordered a basic vanilla latte. Their almond crossaint was so tasty! We were new to how the pottery painting went. You scan a QR code that makes you watch a video on how the process works but it would be so great if there were visible signs with the directions and even label the sections? We obviously understood what to do but we spent a good 10 mins trying to figure it out. You paint your item - they had so many options! Then you pay and then it and pick up in 7-10 days. They don't tell you if it's ready so we'll see how they turn out! I'm definitely coming back! read more

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Such a fun experience! You can paint any of the ceramics they have on the shelves which are all super cute. We had a reservation and this place was quite busy on a Saturday afternoon - there weren't many empty spots. They then glaze it for you which you come back to retrieve. read more

this place not only charges more than other ceramic painting shops (30-35$ a mug compared to ~22$ at others) in the entire state, but is simultaneously under staffed, lacking proper tools, doesnt clear glaze it for you, overfilled with customers, and is still touting signs to welcome dogs LMAO. they don't even have room for the humans, be real. constantly getting bumped into and filled to capacity. also they only have ONE cash register and they serve pizza/coffee/food and drinks, so you have to wait for them to make someone's coffee before you can even pay for your ceramics and leave. okay but enough griping, the fundamental issues: -no staff around to answer any ceramic questions -prices higher than other places without above is completely unwarranted -there's NO thin line squeeze bottles. you have to use paint brushes. this is a major lack of conventional tools that other places have for detailed painting -you have to do your own clear glaze overcoat to be food safe. what ?! other places dip your pieces before firing it for you. the best part is THEY DON'T even tell you this. we had to ask the front register and go back to do it. they used to say this on signs but it isn't even stated anymore and most of these pieces are drinkware.. so much of the shop's required actions, support, materials, are lacking, yet their prices are just gouging. if they did all this and had lower prices i'd at least understand but this is lack of quality in every direction and still charging out the ass. i'd say this is classic seattle stuff but Paint the Town in uville is a million times better. I wouldn't bother with this shop. not even cute enough for all its issues. read more

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What a beautiful experience on a Saturday, loved my experience at Wet Clay Cafe. Went with a friend to try the Intro to Pottery class and I bought the class right on their website. As part of the experience, one gets to choose a drink- they have options like beer, wine, kombucha, wine and coffee. Good options are available as well, you gotta buy this. Our instructor was so friendly and patient. We were taught at each step plus got to have fun. A must try experience for everyone who loves to play with clay and have creative mind. Go try now read more

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Wow...what a gem. I was walking from Gasworks Park over to Fremont and ran into this sweet and unique cafe. Grabbed a quick bite and it was very good. I ordered a caprese salad which had the most delicious balsamic vinegar and perfectly ripe tomatoes. I also tried one of their delicious looking tortes. I indulged with the raspberry torte. Excellent vibe with the pottery room...I want to go back soon and take a pottery class. The sweet lady working at the restaurant side was extremely nice and helpful. I'll be back for sure. read more

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Wet clay is such a fun experience! I'll be honest- figuring this out your first time around is a bit chaotic. Like the reviews mentioned, they are understaffed and tools aren't super great.. but people were friendly when I had questions and I was able to walk around and pretty much find/figure it out myself. Overall- I liked it! You don't need to make a reservation! (Yeah you could pay less somewhere else, but it's probably a hell of a wait) I like how you can make the experience as long or as short as you want (depending on the size of the piece you choose) I'd recommend. read more

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Came in to visit for coffee then watched a kids class, fell in love with pottery and joined. The manager is knowledgeable and sweet, Kayla the barista is super welcoming and the daytime teachers helped me learn quickly without a class. I feel like the systems that are in place to have your pieces fired are really efficient! I did have an issue with a couple staff members heckling me on my membership status which is rather annoying for how expensive it is per month. Beware parking is tough and it can get busy during the day. read more

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I love this spot! I was gifted a gift card here for Christmas and my boyfriend and I went for an afternoon with our dog. They are dog friendly and have a cute coffee shop inside. Would absolutely recommend this spot! read more

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It's a really fun and relaxing activity. The options to paint are pretty good. Price point for everyone. The customer service was almost non existent. It was more of "watch a movie and figure out what to do" type thing. I stood at the register, trying to purchase my piece for about 10 minutes until I was noticed. read more

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I love this place. It has a very relaxed and friendly vibe. Everyone seems to be enjoying themselves whether they're glazing or sipping their coffee. Enjoyed the easy instructions also. I will be back :) read more

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We had a really fun time here on a date night. The food was good though they seemed understaffed, and both times we went in the ordering experience was different; it was a little confusing. But someone might have been just subbing in or new. I do feel like they could really walk you through the experience a lot more, so you're not left to wander around and follow the signs. Also when we picked up our finished piece, online it said to go show it to the front cashier to confirm what you were taking was yours, but he seemed confused at why we did that, so I guess it was fine for us to just leave with it. If I'm the person running this place, I'd gear it way more toward people doing it for the first time. There seemed to be lots of regulars who just come to silently paint, but most customers are going to be first-timers doing a novelty activity, so you really need to make it not confusing for them at any step of the process. But there are lots of really nice options for things to paint, and once you get the hang of it it's a really fun novelty experience. We went for our anniversary since it was the "pottery" anniversary. The brie and apple panini was really good! read more

This is a really cool concept! I want to come back again and do some pottery or paint some of the pre-made items. It looked really fun and reasonably priced. The chai I had was fine, though the menu they have is on the small side for options and milk choices. But that makes sense given the pottery seems to be the main draw. I think they also had wines available. Very cute! read more

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The instructors are great. however, the owner has made throwing at the studio incredibly unreliable. it was impossible to cancel my membership without getting his number from the staff, and I was charged multiple times after I had cancelled. read more

The service was so inviting and genuine. The sandwich was made from scratch as I sipped on my coffee. I love the vibe and coziness of the cafe. read more

Wet Clay Cafe - Breakfast sandwich and Carmel latte - Art Classes Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very cute, very whimsical vibes with the fairy lighting and planted atmosphere. Shout out to the super kind baristas that helped me choose exactly what I wanted, good price too! Right next to bus stop as well, easy to get my order then catch a ride. read more

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UPDATE: The owner Randy reached out to me directly to arrange for my friends and I to retake the class and our new pieces turned out great! read more

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I took my friend here as her birthday gift! We had such a fun time painting our vases! For $30 for the whole experience, I think that is very reasonable. We also ordered a salami sandwich and sugar free vanilla latte that was a 5/5! The ambiance was great but even better was the staff. The staff was so helpful, accommodating, and just so kind. I am for sure coming back again for the great experience and food! read more

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The place is relaxed and big. One worker was nice. The other a little rude. We got the ride one who basically didn't explain anything to us even though I told her it was our 1st time and told us to just figure it out by walking around. Not great customer service. read more

This is the coziest art space! Very welcoming to my group of watercolor artists even though the focus here is on pottery. Many wheels, storage, classes. And food and drinks too! Highly recommend, great atmosphere. read more

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I had such an amazing experience at Wet Clay Cafe! I first stopped in just to have a cup of coffee and a pastry, and I was inspired to look into their class offerings. I took a Friday Flyer Social Class and had an absolute blast! We got charcuterie and wine to start off and then we had a great class taught by Hayden and Kail. They were both great teachers and I really enjoyed having two different perspectives. They made me feel comfortable with the wheel and I ended up really happy with my final piece. I was nervous and intimidated going into the class but they both immediately eased my tension. They were both so friendly and inviting! W The barista was also very kind and the place was packed with people painting pottery so I know they must have been really busy. We were well taken care of and I will definitely be back! read more

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