Across the street from the Harvard Exit theater, in the space once occupied by the beloved Harvard Espresso, is the unfortunately named Joe Bar. Why unfortunate? From my perspective, the name... More

Across the street from the Harvard Exit theater, in the space once occupied by the beloved Harvard Espresso, is the unfortunately named Joe Bar. Why unfortunate? From my perspective, the name didn't exactly inspire me to go inside and since I resented the loss of the previous tenant, I grumbled when walking by and didn't try it out. Anyway, I was wrong. the coffee is good and they have great crepes, both the Nutella and cream variety and the cheese and vegetable kind. There's not a lot of seating, so be prepared to eat the gooey deliciousness on the sidewalk outside. Sorry I didn't come in sooner.
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Joe Bar is within walking distance from our house, so my husband and I like to walk up there for him to get a mocha. I'm not a coffee drinker, but he loves it. They have tables and chairs outside... More

Joe Bar is within walking distance from our house, so my husband and I like to walk up there for him to get a mocha. I'm not a coffee drinker, but he loves it. They have tables and chairs outside and the people who work and hang out there are very friendly.
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I conveniently found Joe Bar one rainy afternoon as I was leaving the Harvard Exit theater. It was pouring and my car was several blocks away. I decided to wait it out in Joe Bar, though I wasn't... More

I conveniently found Joe Bar one rainy afternoon as I was leaving the Harvard Exit theater. It was pouring and my car was several blocks away. I decided to wait it out in Joe Bar, though I wasn't really sure what it was. I was so pleasantly surprised that it was a charming cafe serving pressed sandwiches, salads, crepes, wine, beer, coffee and Italian sodas. YEAH!! The crepes are perfectly made with just the essentials in my opinion - ham, gruyere or roasted red pepper and feta. Simple is the key with sammies and salads too. It's sweet French fair in a sweet atmosphere. The kitchen is small, so it can be a little slow on weekends when people come here for brunch, but hey, what are you in a hurry for? Grab a glass of wine, read the newspaper and slow down for a minute. I've returned many times after my serendipitous discovery.
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You'd think Seattle would be a city full of unique coffee shops, but I've had trouble finding a spot that fills my need in providing me with a getaway on a Sunday afternoon or a place to catch up... More

You'd think Seattle would be a city full of unique coffee shops, but I've had trouble finding a spot that fills my need in providing me with a getaway on a Sunday afternoon or a place to catch up with an old friend on a weeknight. Then, last week I happened upon Joe Bar. Joe Bar is small, but it has seating on a balcony as well as on the main floor. Joe Bar succeeded in providing me with the atmosphere i had been looking for. Interesting artwork, soothing music, warm colors and good coffee makes this a new favorite spot of mine. Perfect for time alone or time with a friend and it sure beats the uniformity of your local Starbucks shop or shops.
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Joe Bar, located on capitol hill, next to the Harvard Exit movie theatre, is a delicious destination. In addition to the usual lineup of espresso drinks, Joe Bar make righteous crepes of all... More

Joe Bar, located on capitol hill, next to the Harvard Exit movie theatre, is a delicious destination. In addition to the usual lineup of espresso drinks, Joe Bar make righteous crepes of all flavors. the menu lists sweet or savory with fresh ingredients like strawberries, bananas, whipped creme, nutella, lemon juice, cinnamon sugar or jamon serrano, gruyere, roasted peppers, basil and fresh mozzarella. i have not tried any of the soups or salads but the panini are also excellent. I like the indoor and outdoor seating and the playful, friendly atmosphere. at joe bar, the sterile landscape of wifi laptops with their keyboard tapping has been replaced by the clicking of knitters' needles, playful banter and book readers
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