"Lula opened this weekend at 4451 California Ave SW in West Seattle, with a menu of playfully-named items like “B*itch Better Have My Matcha,” “Healthy AF” options (such as a red velvet latte with cacao and beet root powder), and bright Instagram-friendly artwork along the walls. Lula is owned by 27 year-old Taylor Platt, with an eight-person staff of women in their 20s. The cafe has an eye-catching mural by local artist Tori Kirihara and decor created by Platt and her crew. Lula focuses on healthy drink options with collagen powder lattes and turmeric-flavored options, and uses espresso roasts from Cutters Point Coffee Co. The food menu includes items from neighboring food truck El Chapulin Oaxaqueño, pastries, and bagels. Platt aims to incorporate charitable components into transactions and prioritize customer well-being over profits." - Gabe Guarente
