Ugly Mug Cafe

I LOVE ugly mug. I’ve been going to this one for 3 years and it is always perfect! They always make my coffee just right and the baristas are so nice :) Can’t believe I haven’t written a review yet. There was a time I was going twice a week lol.

First time trying Ugly Mug Cafe today, and it definitely won’t be my last! I ordered their smoked salmon bagel sandwich on an everything bagel, and it was SO delicious! It had a generous portion of really good quality salmon , so I feel like it was a good bang for my buck. Had the perfect ratio of capers, onions, and other ingredients. I ordered it to go and it was ready in 5 minutes. I already can’t wait to have this sandwich again!

I’ve ordered their unsweetened matcha latte with oat milk as well as the avocado toast with salmon two days in a row now! They’re absolutely delicious!

I’ve been a loyal customer of Ugly Mug for years, and this location has long been one of my absolute favorite spots for breakfast in Seattle. My boyfriend and I have a tradition of coming here for our go-to orders: he gets the bacon croissant egg sandwich with a caramel mocha, and I get the avocado croissant egg sandwich and the blackberry cobbler mocha. For the longest time, it was a reliably great experience—delicious food, consistent quality, and drinks we genuinely looked forward to. Lately, though, the quality has noticeably declined, and it's been disappointing enough that I felt compelled to share. The blackberry cobbler mocha, which used to be perfectly balanced and flavorful, has been consistently underwhelming on our last few visits. It now tastes watered down, lacking both the flavor and the richness that made it a standout. The food, too, seems to have taken a hit. The croissant sandwiches used to be solid and generously filled—especially with fresh tomato—but today I received a very small croissant with just two tiny pieces of tomato inside. Meanwhile, my boyfriend’s croissant was significantly larger. The inconsistency in portion size and quality is frustrating when this also used to be a major reason we loved coming here. Unfortunately, the service has also shifted. Where there used to be friendly, welcoming staff who made the experience feel personal, there now seems to be a less engaged team at the counter. It often now feels like the people working aren’t particularly interested in the customer experience, and that change has been noticeable. I’m writing this not out of malice, but out of genuine disappointment. I love this place and want to keep supporting it, but the drop in quality, consistency, and service has made it hard to keep recommending it to friends—or even justifying the visit myself. I hope things turn around, because Ugly Mug used to be something different and special in comparison to the humdrum experience that most other places around here have to offer. For a $45 dollar cafe breakfast I think it’s fair to want satisfaction.

Finally a coffee shop in the Interbay neighborhood!! Cozy atmosphere, excellent espresso and tasty food. Plenty of seating to go around and very clean. So happy to have a place to grab coffee on the way out of the neighborhood!

I'm so glad that there is now a good coffee shop in the neighborhood! I ordered a soy latte and the soy was steamed perfectly; I am curious to try their drip coffee next time I go in. The atmosphere is very welcoming, cozy, bright and clean which I like. I had a simple interaction with the cashier/ barista so nothing negative to report customer service wise. The only thing that is a bit disappointing is the lack of food options for those like me who have restricted diets. If you are vegan or gluten free or both there are no food options except for maybe a bagel with PB&J on it for vegans.

This is a great coffee shop to have some good coffee and hangout for a bit. They have a nice ambiance with both indoor and outdoor seating. Availability of WiFi also makes it a good place to comes down to and work for a bit and an excellent spot to read a book as well. The staff are also very friendly and welcoming which is a good sign for a neighborhood coffee shop.

Loved the sandwich croissant, definitely will return. The chai latte was a little bit too spicy. Great place and music 🫶🏻

First time trying Ugly Mug -- fun name. Ate an Egg Croissant Sandwich with the bacon and Swiss cheese options. Drink was an Americano. The sandwich was fantastic. I enjoyed the poached egg and tomato slice. It was served on a real ceramic plate and with real metal knife and fork -- nice touches. I chose to dine onsite where there was ample seating, good light coming in the windows, and speedy wi-fi for the phone.

Maybe the best coffee I've had in Seattle hands down.. the interior of the shop is cozy and bright, with several places to sit. The staff is very chill and kind, they care about the craft coffee! I always order the iced mocha with oat milk... they use local chocolate, so the taste is unique and perfectly pairs together. A must visit for some great Seattle brew!

Greeted with a gorgeous smile and delightful outlook. The smells alone made the morning feel exciting. Delicious coffee. Got some espresso beans to go- roasted in house!

Such a gem of Interbay, the interior is beyond cozy, the coffee is unbelievably tasty and the baristas are super sweet. I will definitely be going back and checking out their other locations around the city!

Great coffee shop. Good people. The seasonal coffees are really good. Love the butterscotch latte and the strawberry matcha iced latte. However this place is no longer pet friendly inside.

The service is great here. And the location is cute. The coffee is mediocre. And today I had an avocado toast that was comically bad. I was skeptical and shouldn't have wasted my money. Feta and almond slivers rosemary aoili. I'm posting this as a warning. Do not order this. No refund or discount was offered. These are super nice people. Just life is too great for bad food or coffee!

Stopped by Ugly Mug on a rainy Saturday to hang out and do some work on my computer. There were quite a few people in the late morning, but most were grabbing and going quickly. Service was great - the staff was really friendly and handled the morning rush well. Food was also good - pretty generic cafe food options like bagels, pastries, and such, but their croissant sandwiches seemed really popular ($7-$11). For drinks - they had a lot of fun options and seemed to switch out seasonal drinks often and the latte was pretty good ($5.50) so I will definitely come by to try it again! Overall vibe was very homey and cozy, reminded me of study cafes when I was in college. They also allow dogs inside, which is such a plus for me! Lastly parking situation is not too bad, there's 2 residential streets with easy parking on a weekend. Overall, definitely recommend as it seems to be a local favorite in the neighborhood.

This is such a gem of a coffee shop! The coffee and service are fantastic, and the space is so cozy with outlets for working. Parking is usually pretty easy. I love all the macrina pastries, I just wish they had more of the savory scones (ham and cheese) in stock more often!

Coffee was fine, service was...awkward? I walked in, it was very quiet, and there were three guys standing behind the counter just kind of staring. It made me nervous to where I didn't read the menu thoroughly enough to find drip coffee, so I ended up ordering an Americano with - get this - two shots of espresso added, where my husband thought I had ordered drip coffee with the shots. Nope, my socially anxious ass ordered espresso with shots of espresso. I felt like an idiot for the rest of the day. Can't completely blame the awkwardness on the baristas as it's pretty clear I'm rather awkward myself, but it's never easy to do anything when you're just kind of being stared at.

I've been here a few times and always find the coffee very enjoyable; fun seasonal menus that are unique (no Starbucks copycats here) and the service is always quick for a small cafe. Wouldn't say the service is terribly impressive or friendly but I don't mind that at all; I much prefer a satisfying and consistent coffee experience. Lastly there is a variety of nice seating options and the space is very inviting and comfortable- can't beat that!!

brilliant coffee spot with excellent service and the tastiest coffee. looking forward to returning.

On a recent trip to Seattle I needed to kill a little time and stopped here for a coffee. It is a very nice and cozy place with food Internet. The server was also very nice and helpful.

Visiting from out of town, there's a metric ton of small coffee shops on the outskirts of Seattle, but this location caught our eye (mainly because it was close to our Airbnb) & I'm glad that it did. Ordered the a couple of drinks & couple of food items & they all came out within 10 minutes. The food in particular was especially good. Egg & cheese croissant - think they used extra large croissants because it was a lot bigger than expected. Recommend ordering it with ham &/or bacon (adding meat cost an extra dollar) and it can easily be shared by 2 people. Salmon bagel - very juicy & flavorful. Came with everything you'd expect from a great lox bagel (capers, onions, a healthy dose of cream cheese, good portion of salmon). A little pricy but well worth it.

I had 30 minutes to kill before an appointment in the area so I stopped in and had a Lavender Chai & Blueberry Scone. The barista offered to warm my scone and it & the chai were quickly served in the most adorable pink & orange tableware-- I felt like I was having a tea party for 1. Perfect Saturday afternoon vibes. The seating area was small but there was only one other group dining in, so it didn't feel cramped at all. It seemed that most people took their orders to-go. Baristas were super quick and friendly, drink + scone were top notch, and prices felt very reasonable. A lovely spot to visit for a drink & snack and a delightfully relaxing way to pass some time if you're dining in.

Great new addition to the Interbay area! This place used to be a Starbucks and it was empty for a long time, so glad a local coffee shop opened up and took it's place. Came in a handful of times so far during soft opening and now it's hard and officially opened, they are great! Nice friendly greetings as you enter, warm & comfy feeling, homey feel to it. Similar layout as the old Starbucks, they didn't change too much of the layout, just changed up the decor. Tasty coffee and tasty food! They do have non coffee drinks too if you about that. They also offer some breakfast sandwiches you can get, I believe it is served all day as I recall ordering one of their Croissant Egg Sandwiches with Bacon one time like at 2pm. It was very tasty, the mayo they put on it was very good, comes with a slice of cheese and a tomato. Good sized sandwich and I ate it up! They offer lunch sandwiches too, if you about that. I believe their bakery items are from Macrina, so it's pretty good stuff. The staff is very friendly & personable, they are real nice. Prices are about what I would've thought this place would be, comparable to other local coffee and cafes around town. It's getting busier each time I've come in, a lot of people working from there now...they probably have free WiFi or something.

I'll give this location 5 stars! I absolutely love the layout and seating situation so much more then the U Dub location. It's way more open and has so much light. The staff are super chill and friendly. I'm super sad they ran out of waffles but it made me try some of thier lunch items! I tried the Rosemary Aioli Turkey Sandwich. I gotta say it was pretty tasty. The rosemary flavor was mild and not overpowering. Pretty simple but really filling. If you're in the area, I would definitely check it out! You won't be disappointed

Amazing lil cafe! This place is about 10 minutes walking distance from my Airbnb so my boyfriend and I walked down here with our dogs for a morning coffee. The interior is very cute and clean, staff members were super sweet and friendly. I got an iced matcha latte and my boyfriend got the Blackberry Pie Mocha (don't remember if that's the exact name). For food, we shared a croissant egg sandwich and added jalapeños. Everything was super yummy and we ate on the patio outside. They also have some cute merch -- tote bags, stickers, etc. I picked up a cute mug for myself :) Overall, highly recommend and would love to be back once more before leaving Seattle!

Coffee wasn't great,just normal. Avocado toast was just ok and on a white bread which I didn't appreciate. My friend got their croissant egg sandwich and hated it due to too much mayo in it. So probably I wouldn't go with their kitchen options if I'm there again. Their bakery, however, is from Macrina and it was good. The service was top notch - very friendly and attentive. So if I ever go back It's because of the baristas and Macrina bakery, not so much for coffee and the kitchen options.

We stopped in here after getting off of our cruise ship before we drove all the way back to The other side of the state. We we're starving! Super cute little cafe. The gentleman who took our order was very nice, accurate, and efficient. I had an Egg croissant sandwich with added bacon and avocado. It was seriously the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. I also had an iced coffee that was delicious and just what we needed for the long drive home. Will definitely come back here the next time I'm in Seattle.

Great coffee shop. Seemed consistently busy with locals while we were there. I recently moved to Seattle and we decided to give this place a try. I went with 2 others in my group and each of us were pleasantly surprised with our coffees and food. We each got the breakfast croissant which was *chef's kiss*! Oat milk lattes iced and hot were great. Whatever toast they have is excellent. I'd highly recommend. They have enough seating to come in and enjoy your beverage while grabbing a bite of food. Also, the staff was extremely friendly.

Highly recommend this spot for a quick bite and delicious coffee based drinks. I tried the macadamia nut special - subtle and great! Tried and Avocado Toast and Lox Bagel Sandwich - probably the best lox I've had. Toast was great was as well. We'll be back!

I go here a lot because it's close to my apartment, but I probably wouldn't bother if it wasn't the only place within walking distance. The quality and price are good but not great. The seating area is small but a good place to work and finish your drink or food. The service is usually the weakest part for me. I'm not the sort of customer who needs a huge smile when I walk in the door and my every need met without question, but courtesy is always appreciated. Last time I went in, the two baristas had a long, fairly loud conversation about my order and how they wouldn't drink something with the flavor I had chosen. I was sitting ten or twelve feet away waiting for my drink, so they definitely knew I could hear them.

Finally had a chance to check out the Interbay location. Totally different aesthetic than the UW location but with it's own charm. Love all the natural light from the window in front. Very roomy two top, four tops a loveseat with a raw edge table. Was surprised how big it was. Lunch items and sweets available my friend and I shared a apricot oatmeal cookie, I grabbed an 8oz latte was pleased with my hemp latte not all baristas are great at creating latte art with hemp milk. Service was friendly and quick. Always love the bright latte cups they use at their locations

Great little find! We stumbled upon Ugly Mug while searching for cafes in either Interbay or U-District to grab a quick coffee/lunch while having a day in the city. Overall impression - solid! The ambiance and vibes come together well, from the nicely executed mismatched furniture and decor, to the nice accent finishes and great music. Enjoyed the food and drink, and will be back for sure! Coffee - I had the Turmeric + Cardamom latte which was superb, and my friend had the iced lavender latte which came together with a great balance of refreshing light sweetness and lavender notes. Food - We ordered the waffle, bulgogi cheesesteak, and an egg croissant sandwich with cheese+bacon. The waffle was really great, I would definitely order that again, and the egg sandwich was also tasty despite being a bit messy to share. As for the bulgogi cheesesteak, it was okay, but nothing special- I'm not a terribly big fan of bulgogi to begin with (despite loving Korean food), and it just didn't have anything standout about it You can bet that I'll be back to try more. If you're in the area and looking for a great cup of coffee, and some quick, tasty, and affordable bites- I recommend stopping in. Cheers!

Never knew that had an Ugly Mug in Interbay. We were in the area and decided to grab some grub here. I have been to the U district one a longggg time ago and don't have any recollection of it. Got an egg nog latte, Belgian waffle with lavender whip cream, and the croissant sandwich with bacon. Everything was pretty good but the croissant sandwich stood out to us. The mayo tapenade really made the sandwich so good! They have quite a bit of seating with some in the front and also in the back. This place also allows dogs inside! What a perk! In terms of street parking there's a few spots in front and more around the sides of the block and back. I'd definitely come back with my dog!

This places coffee is disgusting----LY DELICIOUS! I usually do not go for sweet coffees. I like the taste of coffee. Generally I am a black coffee drinker. Their sweet drinks are not overly sweet. I tried the hazelnut einspanner its a homemade cream on top of an americano. The cream is a rich thick nutty homemade cream--it reminds me off crema from a boba place. I could drink just the cream. It makes the coffees bitterness come through which I also love. Their regular coffee is good. I generally prefer my coffees medium bold with fruity/nutty notes. They do a good job. For breakfast, I usually like avocado toast. Theirs come with feta and almonds. I felt the feta drowned out the avocado flavor. I did love their croissant egg sandwich. Classic well done breakfast sandwich. Overall I love this place.

They have the best staff, delicious food and great coffee! All of their drinks are green and I love the croissant breakfast sandwich and avocado toast.

This is one of the best local coffee shops around, and the staff especially Melissa are all so nice. I highly recommend the chia tea lattees and avacado toast. Unlike most places the avacado toast doesn't cost $15, instead it's about $7 and it's huge and so tasty. And you get two huge slices of toast. I recommend get one slice avacado and one slice with the strawberries. Also great spot to study, lots of seatting and spot to plug in. Love this place!!

Delightful neighborhood coffee shop that has a lot to offer. Compared to the U-District location, this location has a modern, chic atmosphere and more seating. The ambiance here provides an ideal setting for studying, meetings or just hanging out with friends. The staff are friendly, welcoming and provide exceptional customer service. Great selection of tea, chai's, and coffee beverages. The food menu provides breakfast, brunch, and lunch options which are great for dining in or on the go. I love their Rosemary Aioli Turkey Sandwich and Bulgogi Sandwich. Their bakery items are sourced from Macrina Bakery, but the Belgian waffle and chocolate chip cookies are homemade. Calling this place my new go to coffee shop. Highly recommend if you're in the neighborhood!

Picked up coffee here on a late sunny Sunday morning. It didn't appear that they had a parking lot so we parked around the block. We ordered drinks off the specialty drink menu - the coconut cream einspanner and the aloha mocha. Both drinks were really good! The coconut cream einspanner is dairy-free which I was immediately drawn to ordering. It's a coconut cream on top of an americano (ordered iced). The aloha mocha (ordered hot with almond milk) tasted very similar to a Hawaiian latte I had in Hawaii. Overall, very satisfied with our drinks, and I look forward to trying more of their specialty drinks like the strawberry milk and butterscotch latte!

Overall great experience! The house made vanilla bourbon added to the coffee is great. Got 3 good items- veggie focaccia, salmon bagel and Belgium waffle and they were all delicious. Ordered too much food so had to take the bagel to go. One small recommendation would be provide utensils when bringing out the food items. The overall experience would be more seamless.

I have been wanting to make it out to this location since they opened in February! A hot summer day was the perfect time to pay a visit to Ugly Mug - I especially love the seating on the front patio. While I did not order a coffee today, I can vouch for their quality of drinks. I have been a regular at the U-District location for years! Today, I tried the raspberry scone and absolutely loved it. The light, buttery taste of the scone, paired with a perfectly sweet raspberry jam topping is so refreshing for summer. To be compliant with CDC guidelines (and to maintain freshness as well), each of Ugly Mug's pastries are individually wrapped and placed inside of their paper sleeve when you pick them up. Alyssa was the barista when I visited today, and she was so warm and welcoming! She is definitely a people person, and made my visit very sweet and memorable. If I lived a little closer, this would absolutely be my daily coffee stop, solely because I enjoyed interacting with her. I really love when cafés and restaurants hire employees that are committed to creating a great experience for each customer! If you live nearby, DEFINITELY give Ugly Mug a try. You will not be disappointed!

FOOD: I have only had the Avocado toast and that's all I will ever need to have. It is my favorite in the city and always consistent. I keep coming back for it! COFFEE: The coffee is 3 out of 5. Prepared well and comes with sparkling water back (if the barista is good). I think the fault is on the owners as it seems the beans are not very unique and have a rather flat flavor profile. The Dravus location recently brought in a roast machine leading me to believe they may do it themselves, which is super cool but depth in taste is lacking. I have only had a few drinks here but the coffee taste never made an impression on me. VIBE: Modern rustic, exposed brick and plants make for an eclectic but not cluttered aesthetic. Music is always pretty calming and hip played at a perfect volume level through an HK Onyx speaker. PRICE: What you'd expect anywhere that has avocado toast. Upcharge for milk alternatives EXPERIENCE: Employees are always positive, attentive and quick. The baristas are also responsible for preparing the food in the back and surprisingly they have excellent attention to detail. You can tell they were trained well.

Went in for the first time to try to marshmallow cold brew and avocado toast with a fried egg on top - nothing short of perfection! The coffee shop itself had a cute set up and was pup friendly, will definitely be back!

Coffee was ok, ambience nice. But please do not get the $10 avocado toast! It was nasty to say the least. The bread was hard but cold, like they had toasted the bread hours before. They then slathered a disgusting amount of mayonaise on the bread, probably because it had been toasted hours before. You could see a thick layer to the point where I wondered whether it was cream cheese. The rest doesn't matter. It was a hard mayonnaise sandwich. Gross.

Imagine my surprise when I scheduled a coffee date at the Starbucks on Dravus across from the QFC only to find out it was now an Ugly Mug. Wow, haven't thought about Ugly Mug since my college days at the U. I didn't visit Ugly Mug then, and I'm not sure I'll go out of my way to visit Ugly Mug now. It's not bad, it just doesn't stand out among all the local cafes at my fingertips. The coffee was fine, but the food? They apparently don't make it fresh; it comes from other places (Macrina) and they often run out. One time, my friend even ate half a breakfast sandwich before she realized she was eating wax paper because the employee forgot to remove the layer of wax paper from the slice of cheese prior to sandwich assembly. I mean, they were really apologetic and gave a refund, but come on. If I want good coffee and fresh pastries, I may as well just go to a Macrina Bakery where I can get the pastries fresh from the source.

Found that little cafe on yelp and am very happy about it. Apparently I was the very first one to try the salted caramel latte and it was very good. The avocado toast is delicious, and I really like that they cut the bread thin. It's a lot easier to eat, and the avocado to bread ratio is perfect! I also tried the nutella brioche, which was good, but a tad too sweet for me. I just scooped out some of the nutella because the brioche itself was well baked. Will be back!

Unsweetened matcha latte (with almond or hemp milk for me) is perfect every time. Not everybody nails matcha, especially unsweetened. Best grilled cheese sandwich I've had in Seattle. The tapanade mayo turns a bland standard into outstanding. Cookies are always good.

I've always liked the other location at university district! But it was a bit small in there and all seats could be taken. This place was a bit far for my commute since I didn't have a car until now, but luckily this place opened! And the upside is it's also spacious and look really modern, I love it! The staff are also really friendly and everything comes out quickly! I ordered the earl grey milk tea and smoked salmon bagel, which were both delicious I finished both within 30 minutes :) I even got another earl grey togo! It's also a good study place to go to since it's not too loud. Will definitely come here for that and for hangouts :)

I went for a hike today and I stumbled across this little gem. They were featuring some spring drinks so I tried an iced lavender latte and it was outstanding!

So glad this opened up near me! Been in the area for over a year and noticed there weren't very many coffee shops. Now I routinely walk down the block and hang out here in the mornings to get some work done while enjoying delicious coffee and pastries. What I've tried so far: - latte (excellent) - red eye (you can really sense how good their espresso is) - ICED MATCHA! Yes, you heard me. Finally a place in the area with some authentic matcha. Not that oversweet crap. - banana bread (from Macrina, always amazing) - smoked salmon bagel (so good! paired with garlic cream cheese) In addition to their delicious menu, their staff is superb! Very friendly and accommodating. Only thing I'm waiting for is cold brew availability... other than that, keep rocking on, Ugly Mug! Thank you! TL/DR: it's delicious. Go.

This is my favorite coffee shop in Seattle. I loved the original location at the u district and am in love with the new one. The inside is modern, super cute and cozy. The workers are very friendly and kind! Food prices are amazing as well as the quality - a few of their dishes have its own unique twist to it, and that's what makes it so delicious! Their ingredients are locally sourced, supporting small businesses in and around Seattle. Ugly Mug cares about your coffee, your experience, and how they go about it. If you're ever around Queen Anne, I strongly recommend taking a visit to this location whether you are a coffee shop connoisseur or not! :)

Always a pleasure to swing by Ugly mug cafe at Interbay! Friendly staff, great coffee, dog friendly cafe! They also support local independent businesses so do check them out!

In my opinion, this is the best cold brew in Seattle. I love having the option to get a big jug of it. It's a great way to have a great week. Also enjoy their other drinks as well, especially the Mexican Mocha. Just generally a great spot for coffee in Magnolia/Interbay.

I've been here several times over the last year. The service is wonderful, friendly, and consistent. The croissant sandwiches are DELICIOUS and coffee is great. They also allow pups and are great with kids. Love Ugly Mug!

Very good. What a pleasant surprise. Food great and coffee even better. Highly recommend

Love Ugly Mug! I used to frequent the university location as it was around the corner from my work. Now that I work from home I frequent the Interbay location as it is around the corner from my house :) The coffee is great and the lox bagel sandwich is to die for. If you're in the area definitely check them out!

The perfect neighborhood coffee shop! I moved into the neighborhood during COVID era and have been getting coffee and breakfast to-go for a couple months now. The coffee is great! All the food I've ordered so far has been delicious. The staff is friendly and their service is quick. Masks are required (for staff and customers) and they are only doing sidewalk service to-go. Happy to have a quality cafe around that's not a Starbucks!

Decided to finally try this local cafe out and it was such a great experience! Incredible service, amazing coffee, and by far, the best avocado toast I've ever had! Will definitely be back! :)