KJ's Koffee

I got the Holly Jolly Matcha and was pleased with my order. The staff aren’t the most welcoming, but I kind of expected that from reading the reviews before going. Overall, this place is better than any other drive thru coffee stand in the north Seattle area. The drinks don’t have a cheap/syrupy flavor which is probably the biggest plus for me.

Overall just a weird, chaotic experience. What an over stimulating and strange experience I've had the two times I've been here. It was slow both times I went, and yet they still take a while to get my order out. The 3 menus makes it difficult to figure out what they have, not including the specials. Then the baristas are too quiet and generally don't seem to care. My partner got the matcha and I got a mocha. If you like sweet then this is your place but it's definitely over board. Doesn't help that mine was burnt. Just strange, and not in a fun, unique or small business way.

My go to coffee stop! I love all the creative flavor menus. Walk up window is the way to go as the drive thru can be a bit slow. Food is packaged but good, I like the spinach feta pretzel.

I’d say my first experience wasn’t as great as my most recent ones. As I looked through other reviews, I might have also gotten the one barista who wasn’t as friendly and just gave the weirdest energy… definitely made me feel awkward. 😬 I tried to shake it off and tell myself they might be having a rough day and to give the place a second chance. Since that one time I have had pleasant exchanges with all of the baristas and am glad I came back. They are quite a busy establishment and have a small staff but they keep the lines moving! They have a drive thru (not very much space for a longer line) as well as a walk up window and a few spaces where you can park. The ladies are friendly and really kind, they’ll sometimes even leave you a chocolate covered coffee bean on top of your drink. I love that they have seasonal menus and specialty drinks. I also appreciate that they’ll help me choose a drink when I can’t decide. There are a good amount of options, dairy alternatives and some food too. The coffee is smooth, no burnt taste, and they don’t make it too sweet, so if you’re wanting a little sweet treat, maybe ask for just a little extra of whatever sweetener you’re getting. There are also stamp cards! We love a stamp card 🥰 I love that this is closer than a Starbucks and that I can support a local, woman owned coffee stand. 💜

First time stopping here for coffee. I ordered a tall Americano with extra steamed cream and sugar free syrup not realizing this would cost me about $8. Only after I requested a receipt did I realize that they charged me 75 cents for cream. I was annoyed, but accepted the fact it was a small business. They really should have informed they were charging me 75cents for CREAM. However, I did not make a fuss as I assumed the coffee would be good. However, only after I drove away and had a drink of my coffee did I realize the coffee tasted like watery milk. There was no sugar free syrup in it and thus the drink was a tasteless, watery-cream drink with a slight tinge of coffee. As I was on the way to work, I did not have time to circle back and ask them to remake it. What a complete waste of money and time. When I got to my office, I made another cup of coffee and used the "coffee" I bought at KJ's Coffee as creamer for the coffee made in the office. Ordinarily, I support smaller businesses over coffee giants such as Starbucks. But at least with Starbucks, you know what you are getting as they are consistent. KJ's Koffee- if you want to compete with the big boys, then you better get your act together. Never again will I go there.

Such lovely staff, Very timely, very very friendly I love coming here! About the same price you'd get anywhere else, They have punch cards so you can get $6 off a drink after 8 punches! Wish they were open later but their drinks and food are good for any time of day. Lovely outside sitting area, Plenty of seating and VERY close to public transit which is lovely for those who utilize it.

I ordered my usual double iced espresso with flavor and oat milk to the top and was charged for a latte. On top of that, I was given attitude by the barista and then the owner. THE SNARKY OWNER TOLD ME NOT TO COME BACK after gaslighting me that my order was a latte not an iced espresso +flavor + oat mill. This is my go to drink everywhere I go and it’s never been an issue or charged double. My order usually ranges $6 and I was charged $9 because I asked for a bit more milk over a visible 1” of ice (as my cup full of ice) and I usually get it packed with ice and milk to the top. I was charged an ounce of milk at $3 🤣. I most certainly will not be coming back after a year of coming here and now that I’ve met the owner.

I love KJ’s I come here all the time. I got a 12oz gold lotus energy drink with 2 syrup flavors and the total was about $6.39 before tip. They staff are all kind and helpful, I will say though that the wait is long. The drive thru can be about 12-15 minutes at any given time which is probably a testament to how loved they are!

They have a drive up window that can fit three cars in line and a walk up window. They were busy on a late Friday morning. I ordered the matcha latte with oatmilk, my boyfriend had the caramel latte. Both of our beverages were great. Mine had just enough sweetness, I love the earthy flavor of matcha. My boyfriend's caramel was well mixed into his coffee. We actually came back again another morning for more! I love that they also give you a complimentary chocolate coffee bean. What a sweet treat.

So so good! The girls here are so friendly and super quick! One of the best iced vanilla lattes I've had in a while. This shop is a bit out of the way from my apartment, but I would definitely make the drive again! One of the few coffee shops in Seattle with a drive-thru, so that was a huge plus for me!

Cute coffee spot! I love that they have so many choices, and I always enjoy trying their seasonal specials.

Good lattes, great prices, a drive through and a walk up window. I haven't had their espresso straight yet.

Very nice staff and did a great job hearing me on a note I gave . Their coffee is delicious! Also a great location . My child loves walking with me their , since their so kid friendly ..

What a fantastic experience at this drive-thru coffee shop! They have a very big, unique menu and if you love having new experiences, you'll never run out of them at this place. I like that they also have a few seats and some parking spaces out in front, should you choose to enjoy your coffee there. And then my drink came with a little chocolate coated expresso bean!? Now I want to move to Pinehurst just so that I can swing by every day!

On Sunday (8/17) afternoon around 4pm I decided to introduce my friend to the neighborhood coffee shop. It's generally been pretty "meh" but this time it was awful. We ordered our drinks and noticed that the outside seating was all put away. We asked for a couple of chairs, or at least one chair for my friend, holding her 5 week old baby, to sit in the shade of the outdoor seating area while we chatted with our drinks. The barista complained that there was only 45 minutes until she was closing up and that would make her job harder. My friend pointed out that we were paying customers and that she had a tiny baby who needed to nurse. We should have cancelled our order and gone across the way to Zylberschtein's. It's more expensive but the food and drink are always good and the folks are always kind. My friend wasn't comfortable walking much in the sun so early postpartum and with such a tiny baby, so we stayed. The barista finally relented and brought a single chair out for her to sit on. We'll never go back. And I will tell my friends not to go. As a former barista myself, I cannot condone this place anymore. Not when there's anything else.

Bad coffee,bad food, nice people! Ambiance is minimalist which is good - and again, the people were so nice. Microwaved food in bags means you should probably stay away from food altogether and focus on the coffee instead.

New to living in Seattle, so I Went looking for a coffee stand with lotus drinks and they did not disappoint! Pricing was great as well for a 24oz drink & breakfast sandwich. Baristas working were very nice - i will be coming back!

Amazing little coffee heaven. We stopped here on our way to do some shopping. Great coffee, lots of options and really tasty coffee. Fun walk up window that makes for an amazing ambiance and great service. Outdoor seating available or drive through option. Can highly recommend it!!

Fast, friendly service. The baristas are great. The drinks are the best! Have been coming here for quite sometime now, they remember my order

My go to coffee spot! I go to Kjs probably a little too much. Great for walk up service and drive thru. All the baristas are incredibly kind. Whenever I walk my pup they will give him a treat. All of their seasonal drinks are delicious. I almost never get the same thing there just because I want to try everything!!!

Oh my god coffee is decent if/when they make it correctly but why do all the baristas at this establishment act like they're allergic to talking to you!! This is my neighborhood coffee stand, most convenient for me to go to, but I always try to avoid it because the baristas remind me of mean middle school girls. I don't think I've ever been to a coffee shop where the barista didn't greet me or tell me to have a nice day, across every coffee shop I've ever been to, and it happens every time here. Bad vibes. It honestly seems like they aren't trained or management is seeking out baristas with 0 people skills.

Really good matcha's. I like this place a lot but I asked for a pup cup and they charged me over 4$ for it- the same price as a latte is kinda crazy.

Dark chocolate mocha is one of my favorite Service was pretty quick and decent. It's easy drive through. I didn't go inside the cafe, so I don't know their ambiance, but must be cozy!

great service, and delicious coffee. the baristas areso friendly and the drinks are always flavorful and perfectly brewed. its definitely my favorite neighborhood coffee shop

I love the convenience of this shop, with a walk up and a drive through. Also, the flavors they have are great. I got the spring fling lotus and it was so yummy with the Lychee flavor. Definitely a fast and easy place to get coffee, will definitely be returning.

The location of this place is nice, it's on the way to most places I visit. But a few of the girls that work here need a serious attitude check. Ive worked in coffee stands so I understand it can get stressful, but don't ask me questions and then walk away from the window. I had to repeat my answers multiple times to ALL of her questions. I don't think I've had anyone here ask me anything expect for what I want to drink. I have not tipped here on many occasions cause the service I receive is not good whatsoever

What a fantastic, little coffee shop! I randomly stopped here in between work meetings and I'm so glad I did. First, the two people working there were so nice; I told them it was my first time in Seattle and they were so nice to chat with me and give me recommendations of things to do in the area. I tried one of their speciality lattes - and it was delicious. I would highly recommend stopping at KJ's Koffee if you are in the area.

So. many. choices! Finally trying this cute gem after attempting many times before....they have select hours people! Friendly faces, a walk up or drive thru option, and yummy treats. Tried their mocha special...forgot the name, but had with soy and half the sweetener. It was perfect in taste (no bitter espresso), smooth and just the hint of sweetness I needed. Truly perfection in a cute cup. Loved they added chocolate covered espresso beans on my coffee cup lid which melted the bottom of the bean. Gooey smooth rich chocolate goodness. The croissant breakfast sandwich was good and filling. The croissant isn't crispy and flaky, but still very good. Loved the egg and thin sliced ham too.

Best coffee I ever had in months! I said months, mainly because I only drink Matcha, because it was not available. I had to get regular latte. It was lovely to know that it will be back in stock soon. Service was 10/10. I will definitely recommend to others. Most importantly the people are so lovely! It was worth the wait.

Love this little coffee hut even though I've only been here a few times but they have great options for anyone. From coffee to energy mixed drinks to energize your morning or a boost of energy to finish off a stressful day at work and everything in between. Super friendly and nice definitely worth the support and money to keep this place booming. Will be back any chance I can!

Got a couple of drinks at this cute little coffee shop in North Seattle. If you live in the area, you know it's rare to come by! This establishment has been around for 3 years, serving creative craft coffees such as rose cold foam cold brew and lavender lattes. I enjoyed this spot and may come back here to try again

Stopped by to check out the new coffee shop that opened up. It's great that they have an outdoor walk up window for COVID safety. There is an array of coffees and beverages that I'm curious to try out. The woman who works here, KJ, was super friendly and personable. The coffee drinks come with some espresso bean candies which is a nice touch, and KJ gave our dogs some treats. I also got a breakfast burrito (sausage and bacon were available) - it is just a pretty normal frozen burrito, but for $3 I have no complaints! There is a credit card fee of $0.35 for all cc transactions (at least for now)

cute little coffee shop that also has a drive through. i love their seasonal flavors. the coffee is a bit expensive. their workers are super nice and friendly.

Loved it! Great coffee and delicious chocolate-coveeed beans. So friendly, will come back!

Very friendly staff. Caffé D'arte coffee is served there and it's very tasty :) They have a drive thru and a walk-up window. My only complaint is they charge .80 cents for plant-based milk alternatives which is usually a splash on a coffee or cold brew. I can see an up charge being reasonable for milk-based bevs like a latte or cappuccino but this is probably why I don't go to many of these coffee shops regularly. It sounds nitpicky, but when you slap on tax, tip and adding sugar charge to coffee, it makes the price jump significantly to be a regular visit and if you want to keep on a decent coffee budget. All in all, I'll still be a frequent visitor and support local Thanks for the friendly service

AMAZING Horchata latte! I've been looking for a new place with horchata lattes since my favorite closed down in Auburn. Anytime I'm up here now I'll definitely be back!

There are not enough good and wonderful things I can say about this place! Kj and all the other baristas there are wonderful! The coffee is always delicious and on point they have great food choices! Going somewhere first thing in the morning, and having people be fun, kind and then handing you a delicious cup of coffee is a rare thing..... unless you go to Kjs! Love you guys!!

Kj's has the best coffee drinks and the nicest staff. The cake pops are amazing too! This is my go-to Saturday morning coffee spot. The chocolate covered espresso beans are such a nice touch!

Little drive through cafe with excellent espresso drinks. Husband tried their dark chocolate mocha with a double shot of espresso - smooth, creamy and robust. Delicious! I tried their perfect pecan latte, with half the sweetness and a double shot of espresso. Really delicious fall flavors! They also have white coffee there, which is nuttier and higher in caffeine content. The barista recommended trying it out with horchata, so we will be back soon to try that one and the cold brew.

Great spot. Nice baristas, good service, fair prices, and excellent coffee. Highly recommend this spot. 10 times better than Sbucks.

Amazing quick stop coffee shop! I got the vanilla latte with oat milk and it tasted amazing and they were super friendly and fast!

Stopped by last week for a sandwich and espresso. Quick and friendly service, and was pleasantly surprised to see that they had a drive thru! Everything was delicious, and happy to support a local biz

Stumbled upon this coffee shop when it opened a handful of months back. The owner KJ is incredible! She is so sweet and so friendly and she just makes you want to come back. I miss local coffee shops like this with incredible barista's who make you feel so welcome it feels like in Seattle Customer Service has dropped tremendously. She makes incredible drinks at great prices!! and it's awesome too that it's a drive-through perfect for moms with kids!

Ordered a latte and cappuccino. Both cups of coffee were very watery and had no flavor. One of the worst coffees I've ever had not just in Seattle but nationwide. The store itself was a tiny window and the menu was difficult to read and poorly organized. The service was also extremely subpar to round out a mediocre coffee experience. Save yourself time and money and just get a cup of coffee from McDonald's

Tired of those corporate coffee places where the coffee is expensive and there is not much coffee in the coffee beverages? Kj's is a place that is a bit hard to find but really, really worth it. We've been going here for our hot and cold beverages for several months now and we love it. All the baristas are friendly and efficient. I don't know what else to say. Maybe I should say, "try it, you'll like it". Okay let's pretend I said that. Now go to Kj's. Drive through or walk-in. They've got lots of goodies to eat also. Come on. It's the coffee you really want. Here's the place. Now go.

The girl at the drive up window was rude. I said blue lotus with blue Raz and coconut and she put regular raspberry so when I got the drink it was purple and I asked her is this blue lotus...are you sure and she offered to remake it and I told her normally it's blue because it's blue raspberry and blue Lotus and she told me no I said raspberry. She made it but told me she would have to charge me twice if this happens again and I told her I could pay five times the point is I said blue raspberry and she had to cop an attitude, the whole entire transaction she had an attitude. I don't typically go here because normally I get my drink before I come to work but I have been there a few times between my shifts as a bus driver because it's close to my work but I will never go back now! you're barista!!! you shouldn't have an attitude like that. if you don't like your job, why do you work there! SMH

I love the new drive thru coffee stand! Their pup cups are so cute and include a dog treat on top. All the baristas are super sweet and thoughtful. They have some great seasonal drinks!

Microwaved food and starbucks has better coffee. The service is nice but definitely won't be back

Really good coffee and the service is always great. Haven't tried their food but given how good the drinks are, I'd assume it's great too.

Omg! It's hard to believe a Seattle coffee drive-thru can be this bad. They serve food with artificial flavor and aluminum. They even warm up their food in plastic!! Please do yourself a favor and stay away.

Grateful for this place. It's been a routine of mine to get a cup of coffee in weekday mornings and roam around the neighborhood. Love their chai, and they've had other great speciality drinks I've tried. Drive-thru or walk up is always quick and smooth.

My first visit today! I loved my Eggnog Latte, I've always been a Starbucks customer, but not anymore!!! I'll be coming back to Kj's tomorrow!

Love KJ's Coffee! Super sweet owner and coffee maker who makes the best coffee and drinks. You wont disappointed, go to KJ's!

Amazing coffee, super creative flavors and the barista is very personable. They got a drive-thru so + for that!

We found Kj's halfway through our vacation and it became our favorite coffee shop. They were fast, so friendly, and the coffee and other drinks were delicious. My favorite drink was the Stardust Matcha! Definitely recommend Kj's.

I've only had one visit to base this review on, but it's a great addition to the neighborhood. Friendly folks, nice & clean building and the coffee is great. One of the better Americanos I've had in a long while. It's not as dark/bitter as something like Starbucks, but it's got plenty of flavor and doesn't feel watered down or thin. Great stuff.

I have been loving KJs! Kjelsey is so genuinely friendly it is always fun chatting with her. All the drinks have been delicious. So good in fact that I have been by every single day since trying it out. So happy to have a great new coffee place in the neighborhood.