24 Best Coffee Shops in Kirkland

“this is not really a coffee shop, it’s a waiting room for a Mazda dealership, and yet it’s a better coffee shop than the Mercury Coffee across the street! There’s indoor seating, a menu with baked goods and everything you expect from a local coffee shop. And the coffee is good!“

“The Customer Service and My White Chocolate Mocha. 🤗“

“Their drinks n pastries are unique that you won’t find it anywhere else. Definitely worth the wait!!!“

“Our family loves Five Stones. They’re incredibly nice, fast and the food is delicious. We love their chai.“

“Cosy atmosphere Cosy atmosphere 😀😀“

“We love the coffee and scones here 💕“

“Nobody does the Medici like they do that’s coffee with chocolate and orange peel. I love how they charge based on the size of your drink for your alternative milk versus just a flat amount so when I get a 12 ounce I just paid $.50 for my almond milk. Thank you.

Just as they have done since the first store in Queen Anne, they are supporting local artists. Take a look at my photos to see this talent.

They have a variety of snacks, including vegan muffins“

“Love going to Gourmet Latte. The Kingsgate location is excellent and the people that work there are so kind. They never get my drink wrong and it always tastes delicious. Very easy to enter and exit the drive thru coffee shop. If your ever in the area get a dark chocolate blended Mocha....so delecious!“

“All the baristas are pleasant and sweet! Coffee is always hot and flavorful! White coffee is the best here! Coffee beans are my fav little touch! You also can’t go wrong with their prices!

Dietary restrictions: Alternative milk options!“

“I am a daily customer at the bridle Trail, Starbucks, and every single day without fail Sasha and Michela always make my day 10 times brighter!! They truly care about their customers and make it a point to build a good relationship with them. I’ve stopped going to any other Starbucks so that I can support and see my friends. They both know Mine and my mom’s names and our usual orders (Including the light ice). The atmosphere is also amazing, a great place to study and or do homework. They put a lot of thought into making sure your drinks and or food is perfectly made.“

“For the second time in two days, I found myself in downtown Kirkland. It was a cold day and the idea of a warm drink drove me and the lovely lady I was with into Zoka. It is a big space with plenty of windows to make it bright inside. We ordered tea from a lively worker and claimed the big comfy chairs by the north windows. The place was about half full of people chatting. The other conversations made me rearrange the chairs so that I could hear.
In between sipping our drinks (Mine was very bitter. Maybe I left the tea bag in too long) we had a pleasant conversation in the private area we had built with the chairs. The other tables are packed together. They would be ok for working (With headphones in) but not for chatting.
One note about getting there - parking in Kirkland is a pain in the back bumper. Spaces are limited and there is a full time cop checking cars in the lot. You can pay on an app, but make sure to not go over your time.“

“Such a great coffee shop with friendly staff who know what they're doing. It's beautiful inside, and the selection of ready-to-eat and even hot foods is quite good. My favorite is St. Petersburg tea!“

“First time here and it was great! Came in at a slower point of the day so it wasn’t too busy, immediate and great customer service from Alessandra. (Forgive me if I spelled it wrong) Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options as well.

The coffee was made perfectly and the atmosphere here sets it apart from other coffee shops in the Juanita/Kirkland area. Great music choice and calm but upbeat energy, highly recommend giving it a try :)“

“Best coffee in Totem Lake! Everyone here is super nice and they always accommodate my little modifications. I switched to sugar free iced mochas recently. Sugar free at other stands is absolutely disgusting but Libby's sugar free is amazing! Im a little surprised to see one star ratings but im guessing that's from the previous owner.“

“I used to live in the Juanita neighborhood of Kirkland. Now that I live in Shoreline, I don't get over much. If I need a latte or a place to write, I don't think about driving around the lake. The other day, I got an invitation to come over and meet someone. When I turned up Central, I remembered how much fun downtown Kirkland is. So many interesting places to visit and nary a chain retail business in sight.
One of the downsides of Kirkland is parking. I considered one of the bijillion paid spots, but I managed to find a 2 hour free spot not too far away from the coffee shop. I'm told that these spots have monitoring equipment to enforce the time limit. I was there for a little over the 2 hours with no ticket, so I don't know how true that is.
Thruline was busy, but not full. We found a table where we put our things to claim it while we went to the counter to order. I was happy to pay $11 for a latte and a breve.
Many of the customers are loyal regulars. My friend was greeted by name and several folks matched pictures on the wall. I asked how much coffee you had to drink to get a picture. Apparently, that information is a secret, as I was given vague non-responses.
When our name was called, I went up to fetch our drinks. They came in real mugs. I think coffee tastes better in a mug than in a cup. I like to think it is better for the environment too.
I admired the little heart in the foam and took a sip. Pretty tasty.
I have a hard time hearing in a crowded coffee shop. The noise level was not terrible, but I did miss a bit of our conversation.
People seem to like to hang out. During the couple of hours we were there, I did not notice the people around us changing. Several folks had their laptops out, so it might be a good place to get some writing done. If I ever move back to Kirkland, I'd enjoy being a regular here.“

“This is the best coffee around! Everyone there is super friendly and most of them knows my Caramel Macchiato drink (stirred!) And they just make for me without having to ask! Hailey and Misty are my favorites. And they laugh at my stupid Dad Jokes!“

“para Mi es Muy agradable ir tomarme una bebida ya que todas son deliciosas el lugar muy agradable su personal joven muy atentos gracias por su atención ❤️“

“Stopped by for the first time on a whim with my sister and was totally delighted. Lauren, our barista, was so friendly and made a show out of the matcha drink I got. She checked in with us before we left to make sure our coffee was to our liking before we left.

We got two pastries as well, and they were fresh and delicious.

Will definitely stop by again when we’re in the area.“

“One of the only places that have white chocolate powder 😍“

“The baristas are AMAZING. Always helpful, friendly and smiling. And inclusive. The State Street Starbucks is my favorite in Erie!“

“Probably the one of the last few Starbucks provides outlets, which I barely found in Bellevue. That is why I love Kirkland so much, easy access to everything but still keep the small town feeling. Staff is friendly and environment is chill. I will keep supporting you guys!“

“Huge fan of this place! Great ice cream and drinks, and super comfy shirts too 😁. Extremely friendly owner and staff, definitely would recommend checking them out and supporting a small local business!“