Despite what other reviewers said, I never felt like any of the staff were snobby. And I don't go there b/c I'm "too cool for school" Everyone seems friendly enough. The coffee is really good... More

Despite what other reviewers said, I never felt like any of the staff were snobby. And I don't go there b/c I'm "too cool for school" Everyone seems friendly enough. The coffee is really good (albeit a bit pricey- $1.75 for a medium) and the cookies are addictive. I love the dark cozy atmosphere of the place and there is plenty of natural light from the skylights. The music is a bit loud at times but I find it helps drone out convo from other tables and keeps me focused on my readings for school. My one big complaint... horribly hours. Pretty much open only in the mornings and afternoons. But if you want a place to hang out b/t classes, its worth waiting in line for some coffee!
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I used to go to a regular meeting at Cafe Solstice and one of the reasons we decided to meet elsewhere was because it was often too loud to have a good conversation. The coffee and tea are okay, not... More

I used to go to a regular meeting at Cafe Solstice and one of the reasons we decided to meet elsewhere was because it was often too loud to have a good conversation. The coffee and tea are okay, not amazing, as are the prices. They do have a pretty good chocolate chip cookie, if I recall correctly. I think you'd probably do better to go to Cafe Zoe or Cafe Allegro, both quite close to Solstice, if you're looking to get work or a conversation in - the atmosphere in those two places is much more chill anyway.
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Cafe Solstice is a super popular coffeshop on the Ave, and it's always teeming with cooler-than-thou hipster UW students. Though I like the idea of Solstice, I just can't fall in love with its... More

Cafe Solstice is a super popular coffeshop on the Ave, and it's always teeming with cooler-than-thou hipster UW students. Though I like the idea of Solstice, I just can't fall in love with its actual existence. The service is ehhh, the chai is watery, and about 85% of the clientele (and 95% of the baristas) are way too cool for school. Once when a friend ordered a chai tea, the barista said, "Well, chai actually means tea, so you just ordered a tea tea" and had that snotty "I can't believe you are actually in my coffeeshop" look on his face. I don't know about you, but I usually pass up a heaping dose of condescension with my morning drip.
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This is by far the most amazing coffee place in Seattle. I have lived here for 7 years and every Saturday I go here for a latte and a scone. They use Organic ingredients in everything they make,... More

This is by far the most amazing coffee place in Seattle. I have lived here for 7 years and every Saturday I go here for a latte and a scone. They use Organic ingredients in everything they make, including the coffee. Its also a great place to hang out for gallery openings and a quiet night life. PLEASE try this place if you are ever in Seattle!
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