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Ugly Mug - Reviews

1309 NE 43rd St, 98105 Seattle
All reviews at a glance
380

Reviews

78.7%

Satisfaction

61

negative

20

neutral

299

positive

What people say about Ugly Mug

Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Asia S.
Review date: 11/05/2025
9
Ugly Mug Cafe: Best White Mocha!
Recently, I moved to Seattle and have been looking for a local coffee shop that is both good and cheap: Ugly Mug Cafe. While I have not tried their food—pastries, muffins, and other baked goods—I can attest to the coffee! The white mocha is probably the best one that I have had so far :) I went with a friend, that’s visiting me, a few days ago and she got something else but said it was the best one since visiting Seattle. I love the tackiness of the decorations and environment, if that makes sense. The price is so so good for the quality of what you get, I love this place!
  • white mocha10
  • decorations and environment8
  • price9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Zack F.
Review date: 10/30/2025
9
Cozy spot with great coffee & food
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. It's a cozy place with truly great coffee. The atmosphere feels rustic, warm, inviting, and productive, making it a great spot for students or those of us who work from home and need a change of space. The mochas are delicious and the rosemary turkey croissant is great too.
  • coffee9
  • atmosphere10
  • mochas9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Sana M.
Review date: 10/16/2025
7
Disappointing Drink and Service
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing, primarily due to the Bananacream Hojicha drink and the service I received. While I had high hopes, the Bananacream part of the drink was good, but the hojicha tasted bad and was super gritty. The smallest 8oz size cost around $8 after tip, which felt expensive for the quality. To make matters worse, the staff member who gave me the drink completely ignored me when I said thank you. As a fellow service worker, I understand not expecting cheerfulness, but being outright ignored is not acceptable. She turned around and continued talking to a friend/customer, which was strange. I'm giving 4 stars because I generally love this place, but the drink and service today were a bummer.
  • Bananacream Hojicha2
  • hojicha1
  • drink2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
A. P. S.
Review date: 09/18/2025
7
Delicious Avocado Toast, Coffee Needs Work
My experience at the restaurant was mixed. I found the avocado toast to be delicious. However, the cappuccino was more like a latte and was huge. The environment is nice, though it seems to be consistently full.
  • avocado toast9
  • environment7
  • cappuccino4
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Betsy M.
Review date: 08/30/2025
9
Pleasant Surprise at Ugly Mug Cafe
My first visit to Ugly Mug Cafe was a pleasant surprise! I ordered the rosemary turkey sandwich and was super impressed with the quality of the ingredients. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was lovely, making it easy to have a conversation. I highly recommend this cafe.
  • rosemary turkey sandwich9
  • quality of the ingredients9
  • Service10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Caden G. (.
Review date: 08/13/2025
10
Great spot for students with wifi!
This is a fantastic place for students. It's easy to get to, and offers wifi and seating, making it ideal to sip and get work done. The atmosphere was rated a 5, service a 5, and food a 5.
  • place10
  • wifi and seating10
  • atmosphere10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
KodA4 F.
Review date: 08/01/2025
9
Charming Cafe with Delicious Egg Croissant
My experience at this cute little place was wonderful. The seating and atmosphere style were described as fanciful, endearing, charming, and quaint, creating a homey feel reminiscent of a small-town café. The food and coffee were good, and I personally recommend the egg croissant sandwich. It was a bit different from what I'm used to, but I loved the way the fresh tomato pulled the savory, fluffy croissant and filling eggs as well as cheese together. It fulfills my dreams of a dark academia aesthetic life.
  • seating and atmosphere style10
  • homey feel10
  • food and coffee8
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Krissm A.
Review date: 07/12/2025
6
Great Coffee, Limited Space
My experience at this cafe was a mixed bag. The coffee tasted great, and the staff were friendly. The prices were good too. However, it's not recommended for families as it's a small cafe with limited seating. It's also not accessible friendly due to a few steps. There's no parking nearby, and it seems to mostly service the university next door.
  • coffee9
  • prices8
  • staff9
  • families3
  • seating3
  • accessible friendly2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Em M.
Review date: 07/10/2025
7
Cozy Spot with Tasty Coffee
My experience at this restaurant was quite pleasant. I enjoyed the tasty coffee and the cozy environment. While the prices are high, they are not prohibitive. It's a nice spot to cozy up with a warm drink and escape the rain.
  • tasty coffee9
  • cozy environment9
  • prices5
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Yue M.
Review date: 06/29/2025
9
Perfect Coffee and Pastry Spot
My experience at this coffee place was excellent. It offers shared outdoor seating by the street, which is a nice touch. I enjoyed both the iced matcha and the coffee latte, finding them very tasty. The spinach and cheese pastry was also yummy. The service and atmosphere were top-notch, rated 5/5.
  • coffee place9
  • iced matcha8
  • coffee latte8

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