****NOTE: This review was done during the Covid-19 outbreak. Of course, things are much different at the moment, but we hope things get back to normal soon and hope you will continue these local businesses****
Mr West Cafe – University Village
Description on Mr West Cafe’s website: Mr. West Cafe Bar is proud to partner up with Campos Coffee, originally from Sydney, Australia. For over two decades Campos has been a leader in the specialty coffee movement, setting the standard for great quality coffee. Campos recently started roasting here in the U.S and we are excited to bring their coffee to our patrons.
Neighborhood: University District
Address: 2685 NE Village Lane, Seattle, WA 98105
What we ate/drank: Cortado
Comments: The other Mr West Cafe location in downtown has been deemed our favorite coffee shop in the entire city, so when we heard another location was opening closer to our house we were elated. Unfortunately, now that we’re working from home we definitely visit the original downtown location less frequently.
We love not having to commute downtown, but we definitely miss our frequent visits to Mr West Cafe-Downtown, which were always relaxing when visiting prior to work or for an afternoon pick-me-up.
The Mr West Cafe – University Village location definitely has the same aesthetics as the downtown location with lots of plant greenery, warm inviting lighting and white marble counters/table tops. The main differences are the larger patio areas and the much larger interior.
At this moment, we’re not allowed to eat/drink indoors, but they have a rather large heated patio in the front and a make shift outdoor covered area in the back. The interior is very reminiscent their downtown location – clean, sleek, modern and warm. Where the downtown location is more of an open floor plan, the University Village location has more booths and segregated seating areas.
If you frequent University Village, the premier shopping center in Seattle, you’ll know that the only place to get a coffee was Starbucks, which we believe had four stores if you count the one in QFC. So finally having an alternative and a local one at that was a long time coming.
We typically come here for coffee and maybe a pastry, but they do have heartier meals here such as salads, sandwiches, soups, salads and even roasted chicken.
Mr West Cafe – University Village is the perfect alternative to Starbucks while at University Village if you need a coffee or just a relaxing spot to take a break from shopping or an after dinner night cap from the various restaurants.
Ratings(1-5)
Favorite Thing: Finally a coffee alternative in University Village.
Atmosphere: 5.00
Service: 4.50
Food Options: 4.75
Overall: 4.75
Eavedropping Convo: None
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