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    Zoka Coffee

    3.9 (352 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    pumpkin spice latte
    Kacey T.

    This cafe is my new go to neighborhood spot. I usually go to U Village to get coffee, but now that i know about this cafe, which is kind of behind U village, i will come here instead. The ambience of this cafe is much more laid back and not as busy as u village. I've been back 2 times since my first visit last week, and i love the coffee every time. My favorite is the maple toffee latte! I also love that they add on whip cream for free #yummy The pumpkin scone i got was good and had seeds on top which i love! There is a lot of space to go study and many tables, it never feels too crowded. Also, the staff has been SOOOO nice every time i go! Seriously, check this place out!

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    Yehyun K.

    My friend and I both liked Mocha and Lavender mocha coffee! The chocolate inside had a deep flavor, which made it feel unique. The relaxing vibe was perfect for Saturday morning. I would come here again to study or read alone

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    Amy M.

    Great place, my friend who lives in Seattle says this is her favorite coffee spot! I got a vanilla latte and it was perfect!

    Lavender White mocha and dill and cheese scone
    Diana C.

    The dill and cheese scone was really really good! The barista was also super friendly and helpful. They were also quite accommodating of my request for a lavender white mocha with nonfat milk. The ambiance here was really chill with lots of different folks working or studying or meeting. I'd definitely come back!

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    Kristin M.

    Lovely place for a quick cortado. Lots of space for seating and good work area. Street parking or walking distance to neighborhood locals.

    Clarisse L.

    One of my favorite study soots! The coffee is great, staff is super friendly, and a great place to get some work done. I always get their oat lattes and it's always been perfect! Highly recommend this place for a study/work day!

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    10 months ago

    Zoka is a great spot for a latte and getting work done! It can be a bit pricey, but always worth it.

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    Really spacious and tasty drinks. Lots of students using it as a workspace makes for a nice atmosphere.

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    Great Coffee amazing people great service love the food definitely coming back fast service.

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    Plenty of seating! The latte was okay, and the Wi-Fi was lowkey kinda weak. Maybe I'll come back and try a pour over.

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    The brown sugar oat latte was my favorite. The breakfast sandwich and croissant were yummy.

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    Love the cortados! Great vibe. Always great and friendly service. I don't live nearby but I stop in every chance I get.

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    Seattle Sunshine Coffee

    Seattle Sunshine Coffee

    4.5(146 reviews)
    0.4 miBryant
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    My previous post was from two separate visits back in August 2016, so it's definitely time for…read moreanother update for my third visit on 8/2/25. First thing to mention, kudos for their longevity. They are coming up on their first decade next summer. The cafe decor also held up pretty well, including the large glass fixture from the ceiling. Seattle Sunshine Coffee also outlived Ventoux that I had mentioned in my prior post. The barista and I compared my 2016 stamp card to the current design, just had a few slight different nuances. This indie cafe had folks onsite, but not packed. There was still room available whether seated along the sidewalk, main seating area, or the upstairs mezzanine. Some convos to be had, but most of the cafe clientele were on their laptops or reading. Pastry case was well stocked with the wholesale variety from Macrina, plus the usual bevs and cafe fare. I enjoyed my near two hour onsite visit. The only thing I wished is that I had brought a hoodie. The AC was jacked up. and of course, I had savored an iced mocha. Hopefully my next cafe detour won't take nine years though between visits.

    Came here on a Sunday morning, it was busy but there was lots of seating available. They didn't…read morehave any sandwiches that day :( The vibe in the store is very family friendly and cute! The service is attentive and nice. The coffee is tasty and smooth. We all ordered an oatmilk latte, we'd rate 4.5/5. The Matcha latte was 0/5, do not buy, tastes like sugar milk I would come back for the coffee and to get work done! :)

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    Seattle Sunshine Coffee - Main level, seating also on the mezzanine & sidewalk/al fresco (8/2/25)

    Main level, seating also on the mezzanine & sidewalk/al fresco (8/2/25)

    Seattle Sunshine Coffee - Weekend treat!

    Weekend treat!

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    Mr West Cafe Bar - Blueberry coffee cake

    Mr West Cafe Bar

    4.0(441 reviews)
    0.3 miUniversity District
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    I have been going to the Mr West downtown for many years and finally had the chance to check out…read morethe U village location. They have so much outdoor seating, on both sides of the cafe, which I really like. Way more than downtown. Food came out super quick too. My go to order has always been the Mr Breakfast plate, it's super hearty and full of great breakfast foods. However, the price has increased exponentially and quality has definitely gone down. I used to pay around $15 for this plate and it included bacon and now it's $17 + an extra $4 to add 2 pieces of bacon. (The bacon is totally worth it though). The potatoes recipe need to be completely refined, or they need to offer a substitution option for them. They are overly soft and they don't have nearly enough seasoning. That was the only thing that remained on my plate when I was done! and the soft boiled egg tasted a little off to me, like it had been sitting for a bit long. Other than that, the Turkish eggs and chopped chicken salad were very fresh and good. Staff were super nice when ordering at the counter, coffees and pastries were good as well. Overall I will come back here, just would like to see some quality changes with the Mr Breakfast as it used to be very good.

    We popped into Mr. West for a caffeine fix and loved the vibe…read more The interior is quite pretty -modern, stylish, and filled with plants--with a very cute, comfortable seating area and a long bar. Modern yet stylish filled with plants interior. The gal who took our order was friendly. We ordered a couple of lattes which were delicious! I had the cherry blossom latte which is seasonal, nicely balanced and delicious. Not overly sweet. We did not eat however i did check some of the food as it was being delivered to other guest. I have to say what I saw looked tasty. I would happily return.

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    Mr West Cafe Bar - Interior

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    Mr West Cafe Bar - Salted caramel lavender latte, matcha rose milk latte, cardamom latte

    Salted caramel lavender latte, matcha rose milk latte, cardamom latte

    Mr West Cafe Bar - Blueberry Walnut Turnover

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    Blueberry Walnut Turnover

    Van Gogh Coffeehouse

    Van Gogh Coffeehouse

    4.5(186 reviews)
    1.6 miWedgwood
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    I had stopped by the Van Gogh Coffeehouse ages ago pre-Yelp and when I used to live in nearby…read moreRavenna. I decided to stop in after two errands in between the heavy squalls (11/5/25). It's located in the same spot after many decades in Seattle's Wedgwood neighborhood. Since there's several cafes along this stretch of 35th NE, as point of reference, it's two doors south of Wedgwood Broiler. It shares a huge parking lot and adjacent to a Metro bus route. It had a nice autumn hue from the overhead lighting and interior decor. The local art for sale adorning the walls was a nice added touch. Upbeat, welcoming staff. It was full right at noon and brisk walk-in takeout traffic. Nice overhead music to chill, dine, and/or do laptop stuff. They offer the usual bev menu, as well as, breakfast & lunch items, soups, salads, modest pastry case (from Alki Bakery), merch, and coffee roasts from Zoka. The 16oz mocha was well crafted temp wise & good balance of espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate. I also opted for the roast beef panini without the horseradish. Generously filled with roast beef, havarti, mayo, and red onion on savory focaccia. It was provided with au jus and I selected potato salad versus chips. The au jus was not salty, so after dipping, I also sipped the hot broth. Very flavorful and filling. The other panini half I'll have to take home. Thanks to fellow Yelp Elite All Star, Will L for a compelling post. This was a pleasant detour for lunch.

    I never thought of Van Gogh as being anything but a coffee house, but they actually have breakfast…read moreand lunch options! A friend of mine invited me for lunch, and we popped by there around noon. It wasn't too crowded, with ample seating, even for a place that's pretty small. The staff were very warm and friendly, and even joked with us a bit. Beyond the food, we had a good time hanging there. My friend suggested the vegan sandwiches, specifically the Turkey Firehouse. It was delicious! Van Gogh is now on the list of local lunch spots to hit!

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    Van Gogh Coffeehouse - (11/5/25)

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    Van Gogh Coffeehouse - The Turkey Firehouse Panini with a side of chips

    The Turkey Firehouse Panini with a side of chips

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    Saint Bread - Sakura bun - there's jam inside

    Saint Bread

    4.2(336 reviews)
    1.3 miUniversity District
    $$

    Finally made it out to Saint Bread and I loved it! Arrived around 9am on a Friday morning and…read morewaited ~30 min in line. All the pastries except for the regular butter croissant were available, and we were able to place an order for the kimchi focaccia and sakura swiss roll, which were slated to come out around 10am. Service was super friendly! I got the hojicha latte, the okonomiyaki frittata, black sesame cookie, kimchi focaccia, and sakura swiss roll. The hojicha latte was rich and earthy in the best way, and it went really well with the black sesame cookie, which had a great strong sesame flavor, and the texture was perfectly chewy! The focaccia was pillowy and chewy at the same - I could've eaten five of these on their own. The frittata was my least favorite item, but by no means am I saying that it's bad! I thought the sauces overpowered it a bit, and the frittata itself was a bit bland - I couldn't even tell it had sweet potato in it, but it was cooked really well. There was ample seating in the heated patio, but parking was a little confusing, though we got lucky with the small lot right next to the store. There were a lot of signs that said no parking along the street in front, but it seemed like a lot of cars were parked there?

    Cute little shop. Arrived a little after 10am on a Saturday and the line took us about 30 minutes…read moreto get through. Once ordered, the drinks came out pretty fast and so did my sandwich. I don't know if they rotate their pastries or if they just sold out of everything but only items on display case were the chocolate cookie, sesame cookie, the sakura chiffon roll, savory focaccia, apple cake and maybe one other item. I really was looking forward to trying a cardamom croissant or bun but they didn't have either available. My iced latte was alright. Nothing to go crazy over. The cherry foam for an additional $2.00 was very pretty but that's where it stopped at. Absolutely no cherry or sakura flavor. Disappointed. The sesame cookie had a great smell to it. The aroma of sesame was strong. The cookie had a nice crisp to the edge and a chewy center. The sesame taste wasn't as strong as the smell. The spicy chicken sandwich on special was not spicy at all. It was overwhelmingly sweet from the orange glaze/sauce on the kitchen. It was a decent sandwich and I definitely finished it. Just not something I would gravitate back to. I understand the reviews about how this place doesn't live up to some extra hype. It's decent, solid and a great option for the area but to go out of your way for and wait thirty minutes in line? Not really.

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    Saint Bread - Cinnamon-Okinawan sugar toast ($4) - nice butter on white bread

    Cinnamon-Okinawan sugar toast ($4) - nice butter on white bread

    Saint Bread - Merch (1/15/25)

    Merch (1/15/25)

    Saint Bread - Fried egg sandwich ($8) on melon pan bread with marinated mushrooms (+$4)

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    Fried egg sandwich ($8) on melon pan bread with marinated mushrooms (+$4)

    Fuel Coffee & Books - Interior

    Fuel Coffee & Books

    4.0(135 reviews)
    1.8 miMontlake
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    I stumbled into Fuel Coffee & Books on a morning when the whole neighborhood was still buzzing from…read morea 5K race, so the place was packed. Like, "good luck finding a quiet corner" packed. But honestly? The energy worked. The staff was moving with that calm, unbothered flow only seasoned baristas have. Friendly, attentive, and somehow keeping the line moving without making anyone feel rushed. Respect. Light was flooding every corner; that soft Seattle glow that makes you want to pull out your journal and pretend you live inside a cozy indie film. Ventilation was perfect. Temperature was perfect. Seating options? Abundant. And not the awkward wobbly kind either. This spot is built for lingering. I grabbed a latte, sat down, and immediately fell into an art journaling trance. There's something about being surrounded by curated shelves of books and cute little treasures that just unlocks your brain. It's the kind of place where you look up after ten minutes and somehow an hour passed. This was my first visit, but it's already on my list of "places I'll actually come back to and get work done." A rare category, honestly. If you're looking for a café that feels like a creative reset button; this is a great one.

    I had a DELICIOUS, smooth cold brew here. The nonfiction book selection is small, but well-curated…read more There are clean, plentiful, well-spaced out tables. I'll definitely be back with my laptop to get some work done!

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    Fuel Coffee & Books - Atmosphere + kyotobot on the right

    Atmosphere + kyotobot on the right

    Fuel Coffee & Books - Lounge in the front

    Lounge in the front

    Fuel Coffee & Books

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    Hey Bagel - Photo courtesy of the business

    Hey Bagel

    4.5(237 reviews)
    0.3 miUniversity District
    Locally owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    If you haven't gotten a HeyBagel yet, you NEED to! I would recommend literally any of their bagels,…read moreand they're so fresh! You might even get your hands on a bagel fresh out of the oven...steaming hot! The salt bagel is my favorite, with the scallion cream cheese! It is very busy on the weekends, so I recommend going mid day/evening because they're less busy then. But if you're looking for a super fresh bagel, I recommend going before all the other stores open up in University Village, it's less busy then! You need this bagel, and you won't stop thinking about this bagel! @Madeline's_Dines

    One of our favorite bagels here in Seattle. They're larger than most bagels, airy and nicely…read moreshaped. The finished look is artisanal, with a chewy interior and a tinge of sourness from the fermentation. It pairs well with the saltiness of cream cheese and smoked salmon. It also works well toasted, crunch outside with a soft interior. All the bagels are freshly baked. The flavors are classic, Everything bagel, salted, garlic, sesame with more complex flavors with their Bialys. Love the vibe inside the store, with a lot of bagel production and action highly visible behind the counters. Lines move quickly, which are good because on busy times, the lines start outside the door. It's inside the middle of U. Village do there's ample parking outside. They sell schmears and merchandise, as well. There's a bar counter by the window where you can eat your bagel, but this is more for to go bagel shopping.

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    Hey Bagel
    Hey Bagel
    Hey Bagel - 3 bagels and schmear - $18

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    3 bagels and schmear - $18

    DeLille En Ville - Bread Pudding

    DeLille En Ville

    4.3(49 reviews)
    0.3 miUniversity District

    Great service--food was delicious!! The restaurant is full of wonderful energy. As a member, I…read morelike the option of the private room if the restaurant is too noisy.

    This restaurant was fantastic for Mother's Day! We went for lunch…read more The restaurant is beautiful inside. It's comfortable but classy. Our server, Maddie (spelling?) was wonderful! She provided great recommendations for drinks and food; and phenomenal service too. We were seated at the bar tables, which was comfortable! There's a cushioned banquette and chairs, and you have a view of the bar. To drink, my parents had their essentials wine flight. It's 3 wines: One sparkling white, one rose, and one lighter red. All of them were delicious! The favorite was the sparkling white. I had a non-alcoholic rose that was perfectly bubbly and fruity without being too sweet. To eat, we started with a half dozen oysters. They were on the briny and salty side, which we like! The mignonette served along was yummy too. We then had the following entrees: Croque Monsieur with a sunny egg, Lobster Benedict (special), and the quiche Lorraine. The Croque sandwich was decadent and the side salad was a great complement to it. I had to remind them about the egg, but it was brought out promptly. The lobster Benedict was rich and luxurious, and the potatoes paired nicely. The quiche Lorraine was custardy (as advertised) and had a nice balance of bacon and other flavors. We ended our meal with dessert and coffee. We enjoyed the pistachio Mille Feuille and the Opera cake. The Mille feuille was recommended by Maddie and I see why! It's creamy, flavorful, crunchy--such a unique dessert! The opera cake is perfect for chocolate lovers. The coffee was delicious and piping hot. You can even get it to go! Make sure to check out Delille En Ville for brunch/lunch if you're looking for a nice place with a good variety of dishes and wines!

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    DeLille En Ville - Espresso martini

    Espresso martini

    DeLille En Ville - Chocolate Cake

    Chocolate Cake

    DeLille En Ville - Main dining area near the front

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    Main dining area near the front

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