"Since the shops open at 10am (and 11am on Sundays), early mornings at U-Village aren’t really a thing. Even if they were, most of your coffee options involve a green two-tailed siren. Skip that noise and head to Mr. West instead. This brunch-forward palace of marble and natural light opens at 8am, so it’s perfect if you’re an employee on the opening shift, have a crack-of-dawn appointment at Virginia Mason, or just require a sit-down latte and warm pastry before attending a tween birthday party at Froglegs against your will." - aimee rizzo