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Cherry Street Coffee House
Categories: Food Coffee & Tea Restaurants Sandwiches Restaurants Cafes Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Cafes [Edit]
103 Cherry St(between 1st Ave & 2nd Ave)
Seattle, WA 98104
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square
(206) 621-9372
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 6:30 am - 5 pm
Sat 8 am - 4 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
62 reviews for Cherry Street Coffee House
Review Highlights
"And dude, thanks for the free wi-fi."
(in 3 reviews)
"I really really love their downstairs area."
(in 12 reviews)
"Great breakfast and lunch."
(in 3 reviews)
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62 reviews in English
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Review from black p.
Annandale, VA
8/17/2011
feel like i've been mighty giving with all of the five stars i've been handing out left and right in regards to places i visited in Seattle, but... really can't help myself. so many of these spots delivered like a mothafucka.
this be no exception. besides the very cute (male) barista working here to enjoy looking at, i had a slamming cappuccino every morning here before starting off my day. flavor is spot on and the to go cappuccinos are made just as pretty as the ones you'd have if you were to sit there and enjoy one (with the little foamy brown heart and all).
i want a Cherry St. Coffee House in my hood, damn it. with hot male barista to boot.
side note: if you plan on chillin here to enjoy the drinks and/or food they serve, they've got a lovely wallpapered fireplace downstairs that's mighty inviting. -
Review from Kimberley T.
Seattle, WA
12/21/2011 5 Check-ins Here
Cherry Street is my go-to for my morning coffee. The first time I walked in, I discovered that they sell Seattle Bagel Co. bagels and was over the moon. I love, love, love Seattle Bagel Co. bagels and can no longer get them at Met Market. I also discovered that their almond lattes are like heaven in a cup. There are myriad breakfast and lunch options that I've yet to try. The sausage and pepper breakfast wrap gets the thumbs up from the other half, as does the baklava. The baristas are all friendly and very interesting if you stop to join in the conversation. Service is sometimes slow, but that doesn't bother me at all - it's worth the wait. The owner is always friendly and can offer up his favourite Persian restaurant if you ask (we need more of them).
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Review from Corinne H.
Seattle, WA
6/17/2011
Friendly barista, and nice shop...uniquely decorated. They carry Wheatless in Seattle muffins! My 12oz vanilla americano (I order the same thing every where, every time) was decent...by that I mean I could tell that the barista made it perfectly, but I don't think the coffee here is the best in town. I was also charged the most here out of anywhere else.
They have a huge downstairs seating area with a "living room" feel and free wifi (of course). However, there was some funky smell there and I was unable to stay for more than 20 minutes because of it. -
Review from Deanna J.
4/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
My husband and I were window shopping around Pioneer Square and got hungry in the mid-afternoon. We stopped in and asked about their lunch special hours.
The lunch specials are every day and they offer two soups and two varieties of quiche. As the soup of the day was not my favorite (tomato; the other soup was out) we both ordered a slice of broccoli and cheddar quiche and the house salad. Came to a little under $20.
We sat outside and our food was brought to us. We both really enjoyed the quiche and salad-tasty and filling, but not heavy.
After reading Bhindi B's review, I'm curious to come back and try the veggie burger... -
Review from Erik M.
Here's an example of why the original Cherry Street location will always have a special place my heart:
One morning I was suffering a bit after a long night out and just wanted to get my regular cuppa joe so I could limp into work, and I caught a glimpse of the list the guy in front of me had to order. My heart sank, knowing that my coffee would be queued up behind what appeared to be the order for an entire team.
The guy stepped up, and rattled off his list, which turned out to be a single coffee. Something along the lines of "Double tall, extra hot, split shot, skinny, sugar-free vanilla mocha with extra whip."
The barista paused, blinked at the guy a couple of times and said "Dude. That is most ridiculous thing I've ever heard."
The guy exclaimed "I have no idea what I just ordered, it's for my boss!" but took the ribbing good-naturedly.
And I didn't have to wait that much longer for my coffee, so everyone was happy.Listed in: Cafes n' Coffeeshops
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Review from Marissa S.
Seattle, WA
9/15/2010 1 Check-in Here
I needed a place to sit and wait for Diva Dollz to open, and I also needed my beloved dark mistress...lucky for me Cherry Street Coffee House is right next door. I have heard nothing but good things about Cherry Street, so I wasn't at all surprised when I got a really really good latte. I am a bit of a picky coffee drinker, so it is really nice when I order my coffee and get something I can enjoy drinking. I am not big on acidic brews and whatever they used in my cup was wonderful.
Service was a tad slow because people were ordering food and there was only one barista, but I am patient and recognize that there are other people in the world, and so this didn't bother me.
I really really love their downstairs area. It is very cozy, and could only be made more so by switching out the trompe l'oeil fireplace and adding a real one.
I'm not in the area often, but if you are I suggest Cherry Street for coffee! I hear their food is really good too. -
Review from Michael C.
Huntington Beach, CA
3/20/2011
Both for this and the 1 st and Clay location.
First : We Cheryl my better half , and I visited the monday before Thanksgiving on that first snowy day of the season. As a disclaimer....we are fromSouthern Californai, and our coffee choices arelimited to very lousy smallplaces run in generally badly, Peets, Kean coffee (was Dietricts an Orange County fixture until bought by.....Starbucks. Okay no guffaws plaes. I have a daughter going to U of W and she informed me that the Bucks is not much favored by the locals. I was warned.
I do not want to tell a long story. But I will say what matters. The coffee is probabaly the best I have had. It was the best we had for that week in the Seattle area and far beeeter than what we get at home. I have bought a pound of the coffee fro home to see If I can replicate it here. Note with shipping the price was kinda ....ouch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Next thing. he sell the darned best qucick oatmeal I have had. Nearly as good as the oatmeal (steel cut) served at the Santa Maria Inn which I adore.
Service, VERY good, very fast, and NO STUPID STUFF ONT THE MENU.
Sorry I do NOT like having to use 4 languages to get a cup of coffee (S Bucks please take note on that). -
Review from Eva H.
9/9/2010
What a cute cafe in the shadows of Pioneer Square's tall buildings. This is a quiet, chill place to work on your laptop or chat with a friend. My boyfriend and I were tired from sight seeing and stopped here to "recoup" and reenergize with some delicious coffee.
This is the original, first location and you can tell they are dedicated to doing what coffee shops should do: make awesome coffee. I got the unique "Milky Way" - it was in a huge ceramic cup artfully topped with ribbons of caramel, chocolate pieces and fluffy whipped cream.
There the main floor that sinks down below street level for a quiet work space. The tables are a little worn with antique- looking Middle eastern inspired table cloths. The bathroom is really odd with two stalls (one toilet, one urinal) but the light in the toilet stall was broken.) Ugh.
All their sandwiches and vegetarian lunches look SO great, wish I had time to try more stuff here. -
Review from Cristina L.
Sierra Vista, AZ
7/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Stopped in after an overnight hotel stay in Seattle wanting breakfast. Coffee was good and I had a bacon, egg, and cheese pita. Not bad for just a bite to fill your belly in the morning. It's kind of a do-it-yourself little place, with a small, eccentric area for seating downstairs. Not bad, but no table/restaurant service if that's what you're looking for.
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Review from Kevin P.
Miami, FL
8/8/2010
This is one of those places where you could go with a laptop and sit down for 4 hours and not think twice about it.
The location is in expanding part of Belltown and you'll find the usual assortment of young hipsters and professionals hanging out there. There's a few tables outside for sidewalk seating, and I would estimate room for about 30 people inside. So, it's small, cozy, and comfortable.
There's an assortment of teas and coffees, as well as breakfast items. I've grabbed tea and coffee here before which was good, but I especially enjoyed the fallafel and hummus wrap. Even though the ingredents in this wrap are a great start, I have seen this type of wrap screwed-up before(notably by at small airport spot in ATL). Luckily for me, Cherry Street does it well. The fallafel is nicely done and slightly cripsy, and the hummus is used just enough to compliment but not overwhelm (and leak out everywhere). Even better, the wrap with a small side like a bag of chips should fill you up nicely.
Perfect spot to grab a quick bite, or just hang out and enjoy the atmosphere. -
Review from DeAnne E.
10/5/2010 1 photo
Lemon lavender blueberry muffin. That is what I ordered.
The first time I came here I walked in the first door on my right going towards 2nd Ave. I was just browsing the menu on the wall and I saw a guy that was staring at me. I was a little creeped out so I glanced back at the menu on the wall. I looked back at him again and he was still staring at me. I walked over towards him to figure out what he wanted and I realized that there was a line in back of him around the corner. He was just making sure that I didn't cut him in line. So keep in mind there are 2 doors for entering and exiting off of Cherry St.
If you choose to hang out, there's a large seating area on the other side of the order counter. You'll have to walk down stairs. -
Review from Jen B.
5/28/2010
Espresso is alright, nothing really stands out. They do get extra points for the vegan/vegetarian food options. Their hummus, mozzarella, feta or falafel sandwiches for lunch are awesome, and try the everything bagel for breakfast- you'll be full all day. They also have perfectly made spanakopita, baklava, and a good selection of quiche.
I don't like the layout or atmosphere because there isn't enough room when ordering in that weird little space and the seating is old and uncomfortable. Take your food & drink down to the park or water.Listed in: Caffeine- GIVE IT TO ME NOW OR…
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Review from S W.
Cambridge, MA
7/11/2011
We just vacationed in Seattle (from Boston) and Cherry Street Coffee House was right around the corner from our hotel. We ended up eating there almost every day for breakfast. While the coffee was good and the staff was personable, the reason we kept coming back was the food.
Their flatbread sandwiches are second to none. The bread is warm and chewy with the right amount of crunch. They even let me order falafel at 10am! Their falafel was fresh without being greasy and had many fresh crunchy veggies to round out the sandwich. It was a nice change from the egg and bacon wrap that I had ordered before.
The space itself is very funky with local art on the walls and a faux fireplace painted on the back wall. Thank you, Cherry Street Coffee House for being near our hotel! -
Review from Hanna W.
Seattle, WA
6/25/2008
It is a fact that Cherry street is more expensive than Starbucks. Having said that, I am perfectly fine with spending a few extra dollars for much higher quality coffee and a real local business. Yes, Starbucks started and is based in Seattle but it is now essentially the McDonalds of coffee. If McDonalds started in Seattle, I would not feel any need to support it either.
But I digress. I think I could survive alone on Cherry Street's egg and cheese bagel or their fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil sandwich (on ciabatta, please!). The food is always fresh and tastes amazing. Also, I usually test a coffeeshop on how good their drip coffee is and it is damn good here. I would give five stars on all of this alone but like others have said, the staff can give some major attitude. Maybe it is a testament to how good the food is that I still coming back no matter how rude they are.Listed in: Pioneer Square: It isn't just…
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Review from Margaret L.
Seattle, WA
1/20/2007
If you like sweet coffees, give their Milky Way coffee a try.
The internet service is spotty here. The downstairs has a lot of seating, great for group meetings. -
Review from Ellen M.
Seattle, WA
9/23/2010 2 Check-ins Here
I hit this shop every couple of weeks, hoping, praying that they will figure out a solution to their speed issues.
Granted I do come in during peak hours (AM & lunch) but they're usually sufficiently staffed-the staff just doesn't teamwork well and as a result it takes me 10 or more minutes to get drip coffee and a bagel.
Complaining aside, the coffee is quite good as are the bagels (pastries are meh, save your calories for something better). It's just that with so many choices for coffee within a few blocks (Pegasus, Starbucks, Trabant)-Cherry Street should really step it up to stay competitive. -
Review from Marc A.
9/19/2009 3 photos
Well I'm back in Seattle for a few days and that means I can do some quick exploring of cafes and continue my search for the perfect cup of joe...
First stop: Cheery Street Coffee House. I remember this place from when I lived here. I was a fan but not something that stuck out as a first place to go. That being said, things haven't changed. This is not saying that the coffee is bad or even not good. It just lacks that "bold, I want you now, you know you need me" feeling and taste.
The service on the other hand...Tina and the barista dude (sorry, didnt catch your name) were top notch. Great smiles, friendly conversation and a general ease that makes coming in here a bit better with every sip.
Bonus 1/2 star for the free wifi without a password which is more than I can say for the fancy hotel I am staying at. Enjoy!Listed in: How You Bean? (coffee and…
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Review from Charlotte G.
Seattle, WA
10/28/2009
I loved this place when I stepped through the door. It has an older classic homey feel to it, plus the staff were immediately friendly and smiley, but not in a forced way.
The coffee was VERY amazing. I am a mocha lover, and this was the best mocha I have had. You could tell that the coffee was high quality and it had this rich velvety taste. Topped with whipcream, it definitely hit the spot. The boyfriend and parents had chai and just plain coffee and all seemed happy and impressed. Can't wait to repeat when I'm in the area.
We did not stay (the Underground Tour called) but the downstairs in this place looked very cozy and cool to hang out in. -
Review from Kendrick R.
Seattle, WA
8/14/2010
This place is really good! i thought they were crazy for the expansion attempt and i haven't visited every location yet, but this is a great place for breakfast, brunch, lunch, whenever.
the cherry street location is where i usually go. it's charming, quaint, with a nice blend of antique decor and post-modernism.
i gobbled my lox and bagel and coffee in a mere seconds. stuck my finger in my girlfriend's, asking, 'u gonna finish dat?' she didn't even pause in mid-bite and took my finger! sorry, didn't mean to go to kendrick-land. but the point is, the food is not bad at all!
the food always taste fresh with simple flavors. in fact, i kinda want a lox and bagel right now as i type this.
verdict: shakas with wiggle lines.
weird. my girlfriend yelled out from the living room that she wants to go for lox and bagels there! i shit thee not! she doesn't even know i'm writing this review! whoa, this is like, totally kismet, dude -
Review from Sam H.
Redmond, WA
8/14/2006 1 photo
Strong coffee, friendly service, and pseudo-hip atmosphere make for a good start to the day. I met Maria here for some good conversation and the coffee worked out too. It's not the best coffee ever, but it is rich and fairly strong. They made a nice pattern in the foam on top of Maria's. Also, they had pastries from B&0 (i think) or one of the more well-known shops from around town, so they are probably much better than average.
They had a neat little basement area that we sat it, yes the fireplace was lame, but the surroundings reminded me of being in a Bellingham coffee shop. If you've ever gone to school there, you know what I mean.
I didn't like that they charge 30 cents to use a credit card. My Americano was about $1 more than at Cafe Umbria, so I will probably continue my 6 block hike, unless I'm in a hurry or meeting Maria again.Listed in: A whiney eastsider's…
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Review from Jeff P.
Columbus, OH
5/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
Fantastic joint. Great bagel. Great coffee. The coziest underground lair to enjoy.
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Review from Tony S.
Bothell, WA
11/12/2010
This is a prototypical Seattle hole in the wall coffee shop.
It is a great place to read, relax, enjoy a cup and maybe a sandwich. -
Review from Joseph S.
Seattle, WA
9/17/2008
What more can you ask for in terms of a coffehouse? Great space, great food, great coffee, and more importantly great people. I've known the family who owns the coffee house and they've definitely brought their energy to everything that is Cherry St.
If you have go there, definitely get the caprese sandwich on pita, probably the most delicious thing they have amongst all the tasty lunches. Cheers! -
Review from Rebecca S.
Los Angeles, CA
8/28/2010
While waiting for the Underground Tour around the corner to open, I was wondering around the 'hood finding a place to grab a coffee and when I saw the line of what looked like locals at this place, I decided to join the line. Normally I don't stand in line if I can help it, but if the locals will stand in a line this long (like 5-6 people deep) I figure how bad could it be!
YUM!! The coffee was de-lish. I also got an egg scramble on a bagel and while asking for a plain bagel, I was served an everything bagel (only con) it was the perfect breakfast. I could see sitting here for hours except I had a tour to catch! -
Review from Francisco A.
Seattle, WA
1/29/2007
The coffee here is pretty good but definitely not the best in the area. Like any coffee house it depends on the barista. Their staff is mostly knowledgeable but I've had a coule of bad cappuccinos. They have a fine selection of overpriced pastries.
The thing that really makes this place great, however, is the lunch menu. In particular, the BLT on Olive Loaf is one of the best sandwiches you'll find in downtown Seattle. Most everything is great as they have a ready supply of good bread and fresh ingredients. This place is never too crowded and I have always been able to find a table downstairs. The decor is a bit dark and gloomy but the vintage safe is a very nice touch. -
Review from Chris D.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 1/26/2010
My original review was for the 1st Ave location, accidentally posted here.
After a bad experience at the 1st Ave location, I was told by some friends that the original location on Cherry was way better. And it was, in some ways. My cappuccino was acceptable, though still bitter. I think it's their roasters rather than their baristas, not that it really matters one way or the other.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/22/2009
I'd actually walked by it and turned back half a block later, regretting not going in. Now I regret… Read more »
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Review from Katie G.
Seattle, WA
9/17/2008
Rad-tastic! I love Cherry Street coffee house(s). Mostly because the people are fantastic and the locations are super fab. We just had an event for work there (see http://www.teachstreet...) and had 35 instructors and 10 staff and friends come hang out and chat. The folks at Cherry Street were amazing hosts and our instructors LOVED being in a place that felt so "neighborhood-y".
What can I say? Being around businesses like this make me proud to be a Seattle-ite. -
Review from Joyce J.
San Jose, CA
6/13/2010
I was really hungry because it was 3pm and I still haven't had lunch yet. So I walked into Cheery Street Coffee House and asked the staff member what's their "best sandwich;" her response was, "Mozzarella, tomato, and basil sandwich on ciabatta was our most popular." So that's what I ordered. But as hungry as I was, the sandwich didn't taste exceptional. It was exactly what the name suggested, mozzarella, tomato, and basil on ciabatta with balsamic.
I had come into the store earlier during the week for their coffee at 2pm. I thought it was burnt so I couldn't really taste the special blend. I had to add simply syrup to it to dilute the burnt taste. Perhaps I will try their coffee again in the morning when they are serving a fresh pot. -
Review from Karen S.
Lake Oswego, OR
7/27/2010
The cafe on Cherry street is the original, I believe, and it has all the charms of a local cafe.
The veggie burger was a good sandwich as far as sandwiches go, probably worth its price considering the size and the freshness of ingredients. The toasted ciabatta is delicious.
My friend and I decided that the downstairs seating area reminded us of madame paddifoot's tea shop from harry potter, and would be very appropriate on a normal coldwetwindyrainy seattle day because it's cozy and low-lit, but on a rare beautiful sunny day you might be inclined to be outside, and there is no really comfortable seating outside that isn't on a hill. -
Review from Kyle K.
Spokane, WA
7/27/2008
Hm... why is everyone saying it's pricey? my and two of my friends got coffee here for about $8, which is extremely cheaper than starbucks.
good, strong americano. staff was friendly and accommodating.
outside seating was perfect for sunny evening. -
Review from Anika L.
Seattle, WA
2/6/2010
I've only eaten at the original Cherry Street location, but I've never regretted it. My two favorite items are the homemade veggie burger (made vegan) and the Egyptian Lentil Soup. Not only is the food wonderful, fresh, and vegan-friendly, but the folks who work there are lovely and the owners are very community-minded. I've been to two fundraisers and art openings at this location alone! I never encountered a more vegan-friendly non-vegan joint in all of Seattle.
I also love watching their videos of how they make the food. Hilarious! Chef Dashel is a star. Check out this one about the veggie burger: http://www.youtube.com.... Black beans, tofu, veggies, herbs, baked. Yum. -
Review from Alison Z.
Bismarck, ND
5/4/2009
It was good, husband liked the coffee. We just stopped in as an alternate for breakfast because we were tired of the food at the hotel. They don't have a great breakfast selection, but the husband got his chocolate fix, and I had my caffine.
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Review from Shane K.
Seattle, WA
1/13/2010
Definitely the best tasting coffee in the area. The sandwiches are great too, and made to order so prepare to wait a few minutes (which is fine).
For soy latte drinkers, they use Pacific Natural Foods Soy Blenders, which is the best soy milk to use for coffee (in my opinion). -
Review from Claire S.
Seattle, WA
1/11/2009
In some ways, I really like this place. The food is excellent and so is the coffee.
The negatives are that it's pretty pricey and that the politeness factor among the wait/counter staff varies wildly.
The owner is very nice. -
Review from Lauren J.
Everett, WA
4/15/2011
My salad was fair but the customer service was awful and I won't be going back. My coworker didn't leave a tip at the counter when placing her order and the gal behind the counter called her out in front of everyone and said, "come on guys, no tip!?" and then (dripping with sarcasm) said "thanks". Totally unprofessional, won't be returning.
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Review from L M.
Seattle, WA
12/29/2010
Rude rude rude... and they nuke the eggs.
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Review from Amanda M.
1/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
My cappuccino was perfectly made. There is plentiful seating in the downstairs room, which was buzzing with conversation by 4pm but not too loud to comfortably converse. Not sure I'd choose to study here, as there is a complete lack of windows/natural light in the seating area, but it's a fine place to grab a good cup of coffee/tea/espresso with a friend.
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Review from Shekinah S.
Seattle, WA
6/5/2010
This particular Cherry Street took me awhile to find. For some reason it didn't occur to me that it might be up the hill on Cherry St and not on 1st Ave. Duh! Anyways, the first time I managed to find the darn place I thought it was closed cause the door was difficult to open and I didn't see anyone in there. But I pushed a little harder and made my way inside and a barista appeared. I'm glad I finally made it here cause Cherry Street is now always a stop before I go get my hair cut. The iced caramel nonfat lattes are some of the best I've ever had* in Seattle. The service is usually pretty friendly and prompt. The ordering area is a little cramped but the downstairs looks spacious. I've never actually enjoyed my latte here as I always get my drink to go. The decorations are great, there's one amazing poster advertising condoms. You gotta check it out! The only food I've purchased here is bananas, but if it's anything like the other locations, it's delicious. I mentioned the mouth watering vege burgers in another review and they are definitely worth trying, even if you're not vegan or vegetarian (http://www.yelp.com/bi...)!
After I Yelped the Belltown shop the owner sent me a lovely message, thanking me for my patronage and my review. I see he's responded to several other reviews as well, and I think it's really cool he cares so much about his customers and his business. A local shop with great coffee and food and an owner that takes Yelpers seriously -- what more can you ask for? Well, I'd ask for a location closer to my apartment and more consistent hours of operation.
*Except on my last trip. It was just OK. The barista didn't look familiar to me, maybe she's new? In any case, one mediocre latte doesn't ruin the whole thing for me. I'll give em a pass and leave it at 4 Stars.Listed in: Latte List
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Review from Rose M.
Portland, OR
1/17/2011
I ordered a coffee here yesterday. It was my first time in this coffee shop. I found the coffee to be quite good, a little expensive but I thought the coffee and the atmosphere was quite charming. I will return.
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Review from Avanthi K.
Aurora, CO
7/16/2011
Stopped by here to grab a coffee and snack on our way to the ferry. The Chai tea latte was good. The milky way latte tasted like a regular latte, no hint of their being milky way in it. We also got the Lavender Lemon blueberry muffin, which tasted like a regular lemon blueberry muffin.
