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Coffee Shops & Cafes in South Lake Union

La Marzocco espresso machine and coffee grinder on a sleek black counter inside Café Hagen, with wood slat ceiling, pendant lights, and greenery overhead.

Photo credits: Café Hagen and Evoke.

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This post covers great locally owned places to get a good cup of coffee, including cafes that serve pastries, light bites, and breakfast / brunch / lunch options.

Coffee Shops & Cafes

Café Hagen Modern European Cafe
Scandinavian-inspired café with clean, modern interiors. Serves specialty coffee, pastries, open-faced toasts, waffles, and seasonal lunch dishes. Visit at: 252 Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98109.

Fresh Flours South Lake Union
Bakery and coffee shop known for croissants, muffins, cookies, and espresso drinks. Part of a local bakery group with several Seattle locations. Visit at: 432 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109.

Cafe An'Clair
Pâtisserie offering finely made desserts and coffee. Menu includes financiers, pound cakes, and rotating seasonal flavors such as yuzu. 2 locations in SLU:

TOASTED. Bagels & Coffee
Bagel shop with hand-rolled bagels, spreads, and breakfast sandwiches. Offers both classic and Mediterranean-influenced options along with espresso drinks. Visit at: 901 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109.

Evoke Cafe Bar
Contemporary café serving espresso, house-made syrups, pastries, and light savory dishes. Space features modern interiors and counter-style service. Visit at: 234 9th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109.

Gourmondo at MOHAI
Café inside the Museum of History & Industry offering sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries, and coffee. Provides seating with views of Lake Union Park. Visit at: 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109.

Breakfast, Lunch, & Light Bites

Portage Bay Cafe - South Lake Union
Breakfast and brunch restaurant featuring organic and locally sourced ingredients. Known for pancakes, Benedicts, and its fruit and toppings bar. Visit at: 391 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109.

FareStart Café
Nonprofit café serving sandwiches, salads, soups, and coffee. Operates as part of a job training and community support program. Visit at: Amazon Houdini North, 399 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109.

Bleuwiches
Asian-heritage inspired gourmet sandwich shop crafting artisanal sandwiches with organic bread, non-GMO chicken, and no-hormone beef. Features unique creations like KBBQ Bánh Mì and Roasted KBBQ Cubano, plus soups made from scratch with premium ingredients. Visit at: 400 Fairview Ave N Suit 109, Seattle, WA 98109.

Salt & Pepper Deli Market
Classic neighborhood deli offering New York-style sandwiches, wraps, salads, and soups with fresh ingredients and generous portions. Features build-your-own sandwich options, market goods, and catering services in a cozy bodega-style setting. Visit at: 307 Westlake Ave N STE B, Seattle, WA 98109.

Plantiful SLU
Vibrant plant-based restaurant featuring creative vegan dishes like banh mi burgers, plant-based pizzas, and colorful bowls. Uses air-frying instead of oils for healthier preparation, offering innovative vegan cuisine that appeals to both plant-based and omnivorous diners. Visit at: 340 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109.

Evergreens
Pacific Northwest salad chain offering made-to-order salads, wraps, and warm grain bowls with over 40 fresh ingredients. Known for signature creations like El Sombrero salad, seasonal specials, and healthy fast-casual dining with locally sourced ingredients. Visit at: 1051 Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98109.

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Customers sit on stools at a counter facing large windows inside Evoke Cafe Bar in South Lake Union, with plants and natural light filling the space.