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Amazon Houdini North, 399 Fairview Ave N, 98109 Seattle
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Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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Community Cafe's Heartwarming Food & Atmosphere
My experience at this Community Focus Restaurant & Cafe was truly heartwarming. The coffee, a Cortado, was expertly prepared, highlighting the professionalism and focus involved in getting the perfect coffee grind and milk temperature just right. It's clear they put a lot of time and effort into ensuring individuals have a chance to build and showcase their skills.
The Grilled Chicken Caesar Sandland was incredibly appealing and appetizing. I highly recommend supporting this community establishment in exchange for good food!
- coffee8
- professionalism and focus9
- Community Focus Restaurant & Cafe9
Price per Person
- $1–$10
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Breakfast
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
- Quiet
10
Delightful Cafe with an Inspiring Mission
We stumbled into this cafe/restaurant very hungry for breakfast and were so delighted by the calm and bright atmosphere and fantastic food. The mission of the organization, as a social enterprise cafe, was an unexpected and welcome bonus. We even stopped by again right before our flight home!
Highly recommend for a great meal, beautiful space, and an inspiring mission-driven business!
- atmosphere10
- food10
- mission9
Price per Person
- $1–$10
Visit Type
- Quick Meal
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Breakfast
8
Quality food and vibe despite crowds
My experience at this restaurant was positive despite the morning rush caused by Amazon employees taking advantage of the free coffee. The staff managed to maintain quality and a positive vibe throughout the service. I appreciate their efforts!
- free coffee6
- quality9
- positive vibe9
Price per Person
- $1–$10
Visit Type
- Quick Meal
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Breakfast
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
6
Good Coffee, Inconsistent Wait Times
My experience at this restaurant was mixed. The coffee was pretty good, but the wait time in the morning could be quite variable, ranging from a couple of minutes to about 30 minutes. I also tried their everything bagel one time, and unfortunately, it wasn’t fresh.
- coffee8
- wait time5
- everything bagel2
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
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- Dine-in
10
Friendly staff, great coffee, worthy cause!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! The staff were incredibly friendly, and the coffee was excellent. Knowing it was for a great cause made it an even better experience.
It's a definite win!
- staff10
- coffee9
- great cause10
Price per Person
- $1–$10
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Breakfast
9
Amazing Staff and Perfect Environment
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! The staff was amazing, and the environment was perfect. I also received a free beverage a day as a blue badge recipient, which was fun.
- staff10
- environment10
- free beverage8
Visit Type
- Casual Outing
Service Type
- Dine-in
6
Mixed Experience with Great Concept
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. I encountered one friendly and helpful barista, but unfortunately, the other was not as pleasant. The Americano I ordered was underwhelming and very bland.
On the positive side, the spacious lounge area provided a comfortable atmosphere. Despite the service and drink inconsistencies, I still believe it's a great concept and cause to enrich the lives of others in the community.
- barista8
- spacious lounge area7
- concept and cause9
- Americano3
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- Casual Outing
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
- Quiet
8
Enjoyable coffee break in Seattle
Had a pleasant break on the streets of Seattle. It wasn't too crowded, so I could enjoy my coffee without long queues and in comfortable armchairs.
- coffee8
- queues8
- armchairs8
Visit Type
- Quick Meal
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Breakfast
6
Breakfast disappointment, but great for coffee
I came here for breakfast, but unfortunately, their stove was broken, which meant no breakfast sandwiches were available. They were also out of yogurt parfaits, leaving only pastries as options. Despite the limited breakfast choices, the space itself is nice and the staff were friendly.
I would return for coffee and to hang out, but not for breakfast.
- pastries5
- nice space8
- friendly staff9
- breakfast sandwiches2
- yogurt parfait2
Visit Type
- Business Meeting
Group Type
- Colleagues
Group Size
- Large Group
Service Type
- Takeout
Meal Type
- Lunch
9
Delicious Sandwiches, Salads, and Cookies!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I ordered several sandwiches and a salad for a team meeting, and everyone absolutely loved them. The chocolate chip cookies were a particular hit.
I wish I had taken some photos to capture how great everything was.
- sandwiches9
- salad9
- chocolate chip cookies10
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