Zoka Coffee Roaster & Tea Company

The coffee here is perfectly balanced and rich! I got a latte and an iced americano with almond milk. They actually do some nice latte designs which I always appreciate.

The place itself is full of people working and I like that the cafe itself is somewhat dim because there's a lot of natural light that floods in. Creates a nice ambiance with the wooden furniture and homey vibes. Lots of outlets, good amount of residential street parking nearby. Friendly staff! I was trying to decide between a few drinks and the barista let me try a small sample of the lavender chai in case I wouldn't like it.

5/5 Overall! One of my favorite spots.

Drinks: They're a brand that can be sold in stores, so you know it's quality. If you aren't a coffee drinker, they have great tea choices.

Food: Some breakfast foods over $10, that can fill you if you find yourself here overall a mealtime and can't leave for lunch.

Seating/crowd: Definitely a WFH crowd or quiet study spot with some older folks quietly enjoying their time. They have big tables which is great for groups and quite a lot of 2 person tables where lots of people are often working. Lots of outlets. I easily spend hours here.

Service: Usually 1-2 people, so potentially slower paced but never had a problem. Friendly.

Parking: Street parking, usually park down the neighborhood.

Cute neighborhood coffee shop!

Came in to meet up with a colleague and was suitably impressed with the ambiance, service and coffee offerings.

There is plenty of work space for all. It was a bit crowded on a weekday afternoon, but we were able to secure a table no problem and able to carry on a conversation without having to shout, which is a problem at other cafes I've been to.

The beverages are delicious and the baked goods were tasty too.

Love this Zoka. Super chill atmosphere, serving staff extremely friendly... kind. Coffee delish. Got the house drip. Breakfast burrito and breakfast sausage sandwich also outstanding. And solid baked goods offering.

I definitely recommend this place for working and/or socializing.


COFFEE:
- I only tried their cortado, which was flavorful and served quickly. They have an assortment of other drinks and pastries that I think is reasonably priced and smelled really good. A friend of mine tried their espresso and provided positive reviews too


AMBIENCE:
- this was the main selling point for me. Plenty of seats, chargers, and options whether you want to sit and work by yourself or be in a table with a group. The music isn't too loud so you're able to focus. The ambience is the quintessential coffee-shop vibe that I've been looking for.


CLEANLINESS:
-the underrated metric: this place is clean and neat

A hidden gem of a neighborhood coffee shop tucked into the Wallingford and Greek Lake area! I stopped by on a Saturday morning and it was already bustling with people who brought books, laptops, and crossword puzzles to work on. They have plenty of seating inside, as well as a few smaller tables outside, too. I love that they have local artist's work on the walls, and everything about the ambiance was really cozy and welcoming. The baristas were friendly and I liked the spiced chai I got -- can definitely see myself coming back!

Aww, this was a lovely neighborhood spot!

My bff and I had a staycay in Wallingford one weekend, and we wanted to try a local coffee shop before hitting the road. So our footsteps led us to Zoka, and parking in the street wasn't actually that bad!

The space is cozy, and there are ample tables/chargers to get work done/hang out. Since it was a Saturday morning, most people were there to pick up coffee before heading out to do other things, just like us!

We got their
*lavender latte ($4.50 for 16 oz): this was made well, just had the slightest hint of lavender taste.
*peppermint mocha ($5.75 for 16 oz): I thought that this had the perfect balance of mocha and peppermint!

The heart latte art was an added bonus.

Would be back to try more drinks/get work done/chill here!

This local gem offers delicious coffee and pastries, creating a wonderful ambiance for hanging out, studying, or working. Although I docked a star due to a desire for more food variety, my overall experience at this coffee shop has been excellent.

Incredible atmosphere with even more amazing coffee. Highly recommend this place. I'm writing this review about a week after going there, so I don't remember exactly what I got, but I do remember it being the best coffee I had while in Seattle.

drinks are great! we love their chai and mochas and lattes. also staff are friendly and vibes are good :) i also love the sunrise breakfast wrap