Suggestions for Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House near University District, Seattle

Jon W. • December 19, 2010On weekends they serve the best corned beef hash in the city.

Kaitlin • October 21, 2023What is not to love! Delicious pastry and full menu (with a lot of nods to Japanese cuisine), great coffee, charming building, and lake views!

Monika K. • April 20, 2012Amazing baked goods and friendly service. Definitely stop in for a treat if you're waiting for a Jet City Improv show across the street.

Monica A. • August 30, 2012This place is like a hidden gem in Seattle. One of the oldest, or perhaps the oldest cafes, it has a really old design that celebrates history in all it's glory! Great food and Hot Chocolate!

Karen G. • August 24, 2011Stumptown coffee and a swell sandwich selection. I come back regularly for their egg salas (Cluck Cluck Yum Yum) and The Ave.

Katie D. • March 29, 2011Lemon poppy seed scone - SO GOOD!

Lillian Y. • August 6, 2014Absolutely amazing biscuits served oven hot. Arrive before 10 during the weekend. Order a few to-go before heading home.

Scot O. • October 24, 2019Excellent frybread especially the pulled pork tacos. Get the seasonal jam on the sweet frybread.

Yessica . • November 7, 2012Little to no lines. Plus cheap and delicious coffee. People here are uber nice too.

Tyler C. • April 12, 2012I've extensively tasted every cafe in udistrict, and they have the best drip of anywhere (except maybe solstice, depends on your style).

Kylor H. • January 28, 2016Excellent coffee and espresso. Much larger than the Ballard place with room to meet or work. The deconstructed is superb.

Daniel M. • April 22, 2016If you want always pleasant service in a "local" shop, Jakes is the place to go. Victrola coffee & espresso, local baked goods & bubble tea!

Mia C. • January 23, 2010Perfect place to hang out with a cup of coffee and some really good friends. Lots of students!

Bill B. • August 8, 2014Good coffee, good service, and great pastries.

Alex H. • March 27, 2013Pretty much the best French toast in the world.

Gilad G. • September 6, 2013Delightful little spot, best cafe in the UDist, maybe all of Seattle. Charming atmosphere, excellent coffee, solid playlist, delicious sandwiches. Ugly Mug 4 life!

Ariane S. • October 10, 2020Their Mojito Coffee is soooo good (especially we don’t have Philz here in PNW, this is the closest you can’t get to a the Mint Mojito)

Boae C. • August 3, 2022Nice bubble tea,Plus cool and cozy atmosphere

Jole P. • November 20, 2020Black sugar milk tea was delish

Logan • July 9, 2018Quality content

Tiffany B. • September 28, 2019Their jasmine milk tea with golden boba is the best in Washington state. Golden boba is a must!

James • July 22, 2020Every partner is a joy and full of energy and helpfulness.

Faith • January 21, 2012The Lavender Earl Grey is perfectly sweetened with frothy milk, brown sugar and creme. Rocks my world! Great iced or hot.

Edward C. • June 7, 2013Lychee slush with lychee jelly (and tapioca). Bring your own fresh lychee

Michael F. • December 11, 2015The works!

Dave B. • January 10, 2011Cross Sofia for extra entertainment!

Vivian N. • October 6, 2016The winter melon green tea milk tea (with only 70% syrup/sugar) is the best!

Lance P. • October 27, 2021I love onions on my turkey sandwich!