Jillian R.
Yelp
I think this has to be my new favorite coffee shop in Seattle. It has the whole package: great coffee, great pastries, and just a fantastic place that you really want to spend time in.
To be honest, I was a little surprised when it opened. Can Eastlake handle another coffee shop? Is the market saturated? Apparently not.
And we got something we didn't even know we were missing!
When the weather's good, they open all the doors onto a sprawling patio that feels shady and relaxing, like sitting under a willow tree. They play fun, yet chill music. The interior decor is the chicest kind of mid century modern chill that allows for lots of space and a ton of seating.
The coffee... they buy their beans from a Brazilian importer and roast in-house, fresh EVERY DAY! I was so happy about that because the flavor balance is phenomenal. Dark and delicious but not over roasted or super bitter.
I'm lactose intolerant - thy have plenty of options: soy, almond, and oat milk. They use a barista series for each that froths up super well and you can buy oat milk right there!!
The zero waste aspect: they will let you use your own cup, and you can fill your own tin with beans. Score!
The food - they have a small, yet delicious array of pastries from a local pastry wholesaler named Lemoncello (former owner of SLU's Rigolatto). They are damn fine. Especially the jam dots!
Lastly, they cater! I would definitely do this for meetings. They only need about a day notice!
I'd try armistice. They have something special going on. The staff care, and so does the owner - you'll often find her there.