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Zoka Coffee - a worker working behind the counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I might be biased because I work in the building and I get free coffee here as an employee. But these guys are great. The staff is super friendly and nice. They have so many options to choose from, they have different kinds of milk, coffee, tea and matcha as well. They carry a good amount of sugar free syrups to choose from as well. I really do customize my drink a lot and they do it perfectly. There is some seating available, I usually have never seen it full as people take their coffee and leave. Highly recommend! read more

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Ordered 20oz iced lavender mocha with Oat milk. The whole thing was basically milk and there was no espresso or lavender flavor. The only thing I got was some literal lavender chunks in there. My two other friends ordered different lattes and got the same milky disappointment. Also, my drink was $9 !!! FOR MILK!!! Bruh Not coming here again read more

This is a great place to grab a coffee with friends or catch up on some work. The coffee itself is great. I tried their lavender mocha and it had great flavor without being too sweet. The baristas were all very friendly and gave some great tips about the menu. The space is very inviting as well. There are plenty of tables to sit at and some chairs where you can relax. There are a ton of big windows so it's very bright. read more

Zoka Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I went here the first time and ordered a matcha latte with oat milk and a iced caramel latte with soy milk. The matcha latte would have tasted better if I remembered to ask for sweetener The caramel latte tasted like soy milk and not coffee or caramel. Had to go to Starbucks for new drinks. read more

Zoka Coffee - Matcha Latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ordered an oat milk latte. No latte art at all, which is understandable since it was with alt milk. However, the flavor of the latte was quite bland, both for the milk and for the espresso. The price wasn't cheap either, probably because of the rent. Not coming back. read more

Absolutely delicious coffee here. I am visiting from the uk and I ordered a latte and for some reason their card machine is funny with foreign cards and after several failed attempts the server just said I could have the coffee on her! Really nice act of generosity and I will definitely be back here (with cash ). Thanks again! read more

The coffee here is ok but seems a bit overpriced for me. Whenever I drop by Zoka (which is not often at all as I think it's somewhat expensive!), I usually order iced mocha (the taste is also a hit or miss since they never really spend enough time to mix the choco syrup well into the drink for you once they added your coffee into a cup). But it's ok..I can stir..so...that's not so much of a big problem. The most recent time there, though, I ordered a 16oz sweet and spicy chai and it was $5 (without tax!). Maybe I'm not a regular cafe/coffe drinker...but wow, I didn't realize a drink could be that expensive! Service can be particularly slow, especially in the morning when so many people get in a line just to religiously get their morning jolts! I also don't like the fact that the cashier is also the person taking care of all bakery needs (toasting your bagels/heating up a quiche, putting them in paper bags and passing them out to the people who ordered them, etc). To me, those activities seem to drag the waiting time in the line even longer. Overall, it's an ok place to get coffee if you are already in that area and don't want to walk so far to get your coffee or a quick snack. read more

A decent cup of coffee right in amazon central. Always crowded and a great way to hear about ec2. As for the coffee, in a town like Seattle id say it was just ok being an addict of exotic Japanese brewing methods and single variety. It seems pretty uneven with some good and bad days, so u have to get them on a good day. read more

N56 th St Used to regard this as top tier. However, with espresso I think I used to get a measure of soda. But the last few occasions was told brusquely there is none. I was pointed to the water flagon, which has been empty on the last two occasions. read more

A perfectly functional Zoka, but it just doesn't have the same pizzazz as the Zokas in the University District and Tangletown. Works just fine for Amazon employees who need a caffeine fix or a snack. Some of my coworkers complained about the price, but they're all Starbucks junkies. Not open on weekends, by the way. I grabbed a quiche for breakfast a couple of times, and I give them two thumbs up! Friendly service. :) read more

Zoka Coffee - a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is my go-to coffee place, not just because the the proximity to my work, but because they make genuinely good coffee. The baristas remember the regulars and their preferred drinks. Good snacks such as banana bread, cookies, croissant and so on; albeit they are too big. Remember to get their loyalty card if you frequent this place often. read more

Zoka Coffee - a person holding a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Sent by the manager for a tea. Her money & her choice of location. Barista was new than last encounter. She was really friendly & helpful. I don't drink tea & explained I had no idea what I was getting & asked her to let me know what is so I wouldn't get someone else's tea. She made it right by the register and handed it to me with a cup sleeve already on the cup, bonus. Last time they didn't have any, anywhere. read more

Coffee was great, I wish there were gluten free treats! They have comfy seats and I think overall it's a decent place to grab some coffee. I'm definitely going to try the lavender mocha next time I come in!! read more

Zoka Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Service remains abysmal, seemingly overstaffed but still takes forever to order a simple drink. Co-workers have gotten heartburn from Zoka's coffee. Would recommend trying Moka down the street: http://www.yelp.com/biz/mokas-cafe-and-coffee-bar-seattle read more

I love Zoka coffee, but this location is consistently bad. Constant horrible espresso shots, oat milk that hadn't been shaken up before pouring into a latte, and iced drinks that are 3/4 of the way full. It's convenient if you work on the Amazon campus, but convenient doesn't translate to good coffee. It's just bad here. read more

Killing time between job, I came in to Zoka to have a coffee and relax. First, the coffee. Did they take a page from the Starbucks playbook? I ordered a lavender mocha which was neither lavender or mocha. It tasted like burnt coffee. It wasn't cheap at almost $5 for 12 oz. Next, the atmosphere. This place gets very busy with Amazon employees. Once they get it, they don't leave... for hours, so it's hard to get a seat. I give them stars for the music. Often 80s & 90s stuff. That is its saving grace. It's not a destination coffee shop. You wouldn't specifically go here if you weren't working at Amazon or living in the neighborhood. Finally, the service. I give them stars for this. Staff is friendly and accommodating. I don't like to come here (there are better places in the neighborhood), but if you are in a pinch to kill time, but anything but coffee. Good luck finding a place to sit. read more

I think this is a pretty nice cafe. It's got many different styles of tables, with different sizes to suit your every need. It's kind of busy here most of the time, but the environment is fine for studying. It's kind of nice being far enough where you won't run into someone you know. The look is very clean and almost hold fashion gothic. You can come and do your work and focus because you likely will my run into someone you know. read more

Overpriced for sure. I ordered the spicy, sweet chai and it was unfortunately incredibly watery. Not a lot of flavor. The ladies working were great and the wait was not long, but the product was disappointing. read more

My favorite coffee in the world, both bean and shop, is Intelligentsia in the Chicago loop. Everything I buy, everything I drink, is judged against that standard. Zoka is not Intelligentsia, but they're as good as I have found in the PNW. I've only ever ordered lattes and cappucinos, but their milk is always perfect and their coffee has a nice, balanced acidity and roastiness that holds up in an espresso drink. Yes, it is very expensive, and yes it is a little slower than a chain operation or a drive-thru coffee house. Quality in substance and preparation do not come cheap, and Zoka's professional baristas handcraft every drink perfectly. Adn even so, it really only takes seconds longer to craft a drink than it would at *famous international subquality coffee chain*. I believe that all of the pastries and quiches are made by the best local bakeries, but I cannot confirm with all certainty. As for the attitude of the staff, I have never, EVER been treated as less than a welcome and cherished customer at Zoka SLU. That's actually the one leg-up they've got on Intelligentsia: those loop kids are (rightfully) total coffee snobs. read more

The location is convenient but I don't really like the beverage there... I think people have different opinions about the coffee and personally I really don't like it because it was too burnt for my taste and they always overheat the milk for the latte. Chai is disgustingly sweet. Skip the regular coffee, unless you really need some caffeine. Also I don't think they put names on the coffee so it's confusing when it's busy in the morning. read more

I lived in Kirkland for over a year and frequented the Zoka in downtown Kirkland weekly. This Zoka is crammed into a office building and certainly lacks the ambiance and personality of Kirkland, but the coffee is just as good. My service was quick and my cappuccino delicious (non-fat, dry, 1 splenda). I hear they are slow and rude in these reviews, but I never experienced anything of the such. Both the register and barista chatted with me and asked about my weekend plans. read more

Working for Amazon I love this location and want to like this place but the coffee is atrocious. Drip or Americano - just awful. The staff is super cool and the ambience is great, but skip it if you have any standards for you java. read more

Located within the Amazon complex in South Lake Union, this location isn't really a good spot to hang out or meet friends - but great to grab a quick coffee while on the go if you're in the area! read more

This location is on the Amazon SLU campus and so now the new 'go-to' for many Amazon folks. The area is pretty airy and open and available to the public (not just Amazon folks). I'm not a coffee drinker so I can't speak to the quality but I have had their pastries and they are decent although spendy. Good for a quick cup of joe or snacks but it will be spendy. read more

We got here by 5 and they are almost out of all their pastries. E got the blueberry scone and coconut donut..Pretty sweet but good overall. We also got the latte.. It was pretty decent.. read more

Zoka Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This rating saddens me because I'm a huge fan of Zoka's. Normally I head into their Kirkland location but the other day I decided to come here because of its location. I ordered a 16oz Cap and when I got it, it was like warm and also ordered the coffee cake. The coffee cake was bland, way too rubbery and I was informed that it would be warmed up but wasn't. Not a great experience overall. read more

This is my local coffee shop. The coffee is good, the wait is short and the staff are friendly (even under fire). The food to accompany a good coffee ranges from cakes to sandwiches. I don't really go for the food but others seem to like it. Worth sitting in or driving by for coffee. read more

I wish I knew that this Zoka Coffee is NOT like all the other locations. I frequently go to Zoka Coffee in Greenlake and this Zoka is not at all like it. This one has a bad atmosphere and no restrooms. I should have guessed as much given it was in an office building, which was my bad, but since Zoka is not like Starbucks I had higher expectations. I chugged my tea and left as soon as I could. read more

Really terribly coffee and way too overpriced. The only reason Zoka is around is because it's inside an Amazon building and people are too lazy to find a better coffee spot. Not a fan, I've literally thrown out my coffee because it takes like leftover food. And a few weeks later I'll want coffee again and like many other Amazonians, too lazy to go to another coffee shop, and fall for Zoka's trap. If you have options, do not go to Zoka. read more

Coffee was very aromatic, but a lit pricey to enjoy every day. The server/barista was nice and let us stay a little longer than closing hrs for a Saturday. Place is clean and quiet. Would come back with a book. read more

Love the service but never feel super comfy in here. Could be the high-top tables and other niches made for Amazonians on laptops instead of loungers. Maybe it's the tiny printed menu a la Bon Appetit instead of the casual-cosy chalkboard menus I'm used to. Or could be the constant traffic and peak-time lines. I get coffee here when it's a necessity. read more

The Zoka's in Greenlake / Tangletown has one of my favorite cappuccinos in Seattle. Been to this location twice and have been disappointed both times. Nothing like the cappuccino in Greenlake! I order the same thing (double short cappuccino). Way too much milk both times. The first cup just felt way too heavy. Gave them another try today. Cup felt better but was still way too light. Couldn't taste the coffee at all and smelled sour. read more

I have been going here for 5+ years and I would give them 10 stars if I could. Sabrina has done an amazing job of hiring and running the show. I cannot speak to the espresso drinks, since i get drip coffee. But I can say that the staff is a group of genuine folks with a great senses of humor. read more

My morning coffee every weekday! staff is the bomb.com not a single complaint! best coffee in SLU by a latte!

oh my gosh i loved going to this coffee shop, the staff was SO NICE!! i asked the barista her opinion on what i should order, and she told me if i didn't like my drink she would remake something else for me no problem. the lavender honey chai is amazing, and their sandwiches are really good and super filling! the space is super big too, so there was plenty of space and social distancing. can't wait to go there again! read more

I was on my way to a doctor's appointment and wasn't feeling very well so I opted for a chai. It was way better than anything I've ever had at Starbucks and the baristas were super warm and welcoming. Definitely will be back! read more

Lavender mocha did not have much of a lavender flavor though I liked that it was made from dark chocolate

I would call myself a regular at Zokas (Tangletown and U Village locations) since I started going there when attending UW. I've been hooked since with their delicious desserts and sandwiches. They used to sell soups also but it has been removed for several years now (wish they'd bring that back as it pairs well with the sandwiches). Since moving to the SLU building for Amazon, the Zoka coffee stop is a morning ritual. The cappuccino's are my favorite but compared to the other locations, this one still has some work to do. I feel that there's a bit too much milk and tastes more like a latte than a cap. However, I'm still loyal and will be going there regularly. Thanks Zokas! read more

Fairly average coffee and espresso from a shop inside Amazon. Lots of one on one meetings from Amazonians here so always a chance of hearing about the next big thing. Staff is ok if you make friends, but pretty ambivalent toward customers otherwise. The coffee is ok, especially compared to the tar they have in the office, but there are many better places nearby. read more