Sabine’s Heated Patio Is One of Best Remote Work Spots in Seattle | Eater Seattle

"On quieter weekdays along Ballard Avenue, this is the best remote-work refuge: you can treat it like a coffee shop or a full-blown restaurant, with strong Wi‑Fi and an all-day menu that rewards lingering. The oat pancakes are worth seeking out—crisp on top and more savory than sweet until you spread on date butter and maple syrup—with pistachio dukkah and spices like cinnamon making them feel like adult pancakes. The shakshuka is another standout, a warming tomato-and-chiles dish with surprising depth of flavor and not too much spice. Coffee is taken seriously (co-owner Deming Maclise is also the CEO of Caffe Vita), and espresso shows up in the espresso martini and the affogato. The covered outdoor patio is the chief attraction: light and airy, heated by a fireplace in winter—don’t sit too close or you’ll overheat—and it isn’t usually very crowded. After a long work session, the daily 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. happy hour brings discounted small plates and martinis plus 50 percent off bottles of wine. It’s open for dinner, but Ballard Avenue gets crowded in the evenings and parking is incredibly competitive." - Harry Cheadle