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Cafe Solstice
Coffee Shop$$$$
University District, Seattle
"The espresso cream cheese brownies are the best I've ever had."(2 Tips)
"Sticky brownie, berry mazurkas, mochas are some of the..."(2 Tips)
"Loud hipster music"(3 Tips)
"Cardamon cake is excellent."(4 Tips)
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PirqMay 24, 2012They have a great funky vibe, and it feels a little more adult and sophisticated than some places on the Ave. Be sure to use your Pirq app for some amazing deals here everyday!
Loud hipster music, good coffee, good tea blends, lots of wooden tables and power outlets, free wireless, and super rich, moist brownies. I don't get a lot of work done here but I still love it.
Katie YamadaJuly 23, 2015Gets really busy but their iced vanilla lattes and mochas are delicious! Same with the hot coffee, also love the Reuben sandwich with a pickle. They also serve beer!
Nik DastardlyNovember 16, 2013Hands down Seattle's, especially the U-dist, best place for a cup of coffee, espresso, tea or whatever flavor you savor to get you going in the morning or keep you going throughout your day.
Maya RamakrishnanAugust 17, 2016By far the best coffee shop on the Ave to get work done in. Good vibes, good coffee, beer on tap- what more could you want?
Gus Alvarez MorenoDecember 6, 2014Good place to hang out, work or just chill. Nice music, good decoration. Coffee is good too AND they have whole leaf teas.
If two girls are running the shop, you gonna have great music. If two hipster guys, bring headphones!
They use lighthouse espresso and it's amazing. Best coffee in the U-District. Try the white chocolate banana bread.
c'est qui :)March 5, 2011Their soy mochas are to die for!! The best I've tasted from any other coffee shop. They use Ghirardelli chocolate and their coffee makes the combo bomb!
Ly LeJanuary 9, 2017The espresso cream cheese brownies are bomb even if you are not a big fan of sweets
Plenty of seating, artwork on the walls, really good coffee and the baristas play some great music.
Aron BealFebruary 12, 2016Good place to get work done, at least in the morning. Vegetarian breakfast burrito was mostly beans, however, and some of the staff seem like they'd rather be anywhere but where they were.
- The espresso cream cheese brownies are the best I've ever had.
Used to love this place. Great coffee and atmosphere but the attitude is ridiculously hostile towards the patrons. Get a grip Solstice nobody is that cool. Don't tip.
- My Tam NguyenOctober 28, 2011Sticky brownie, berry mazurkas, mochas are some of the best Seattle has to offer.
- BrianJuly 23, 2015University District. Very loud and active. If you don't like that, check out Allegro.
Sam ClaytonFebruary 4, 2010My only complaint is that they crank the bass far too high on the sound system -- high enough that one can feel it. One of the only places my headphones cannot drown out questionable musical choices.
Iced Earl Grey is good. Nice place but the baristas don't smile much.
Jamie GohFebruary 5, 2012Fattening myself up with their blueberry coffee cake, but absolutely worth it
For a blissful sugar overload, try the sticky brownie. Temper your sugar high with an americano or a macchiato.
Mia ColeJanuary 23, 2010Perfect place to hang out with a cup of coffee and some really good friends. Lots of students!
Happy hour from 4-6 p.m. and from 9 p.m.-close. $1 off draft beer. Good beer choices on tap.
Don't be afraid to ask them to turn down the blaring out of place gangsta rap---kind of a turn off- lol
The bagels come with TONS of whipped cream cheese. My favorite.
- Enjoy a blueberry bran muffin every morning at 7am before they sell out by 10am
Sit by the green wall, where music is not that loud.
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Cafe Solstice
4116 University Way NE (btwn NE 41st & 42nd St.)
Seattle, WA 98105
United States
Seattle, WA 98105
United States
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 6:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Sat
- 7:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sun
- 7:00 AM–10:00 PM
(206) 675-0850
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James - 7.8
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