50 Best Coffee Shops near Lake Forest Park

“Staff makes great coffee and has various substitutes for dairy. Employees follow owner' s lead in being, friendly, kind and all around amazing! My favorite place to stop for a smile and a coffee. much Love“

“This is the first time I’ve tried this place and I can honestly say that if I lived in the area I’d probably come back. It’s a very cute and tiny little coffee hut? coffee tiny home? Well whatever it is the staff was very friendly and personable, the drive through was quick, and the coffee (which is probably the most important thing for a coffee shop) was ok. My mistake probably was getting an iced vanilla latte instead of a hot drip coffee. That would have probably been better. Well it’s a beautiful day here so definitely nothing to complain about ?“

“Karina, Natalie, and Chris are all AMAZING people. Made my experience 10x better than any other Starbucks or coffee shop I’ve visited. Very kind & warm environment that’s made entirely by the people who work there. Matter of fact, all the employees on their team seem to be phenomenally friendly people.

Will exclusively be going here whenever I’m in the area.“

“The black sesame foam for the Gloomy Matcha has me in a chokehold…. I tried recreating it at home, but it comes nowhere near as close to what you can get here. I came right at opening time before my flight took off because I just had to get another Gloomy Matcha 😂 it’s THAT good. Wish we had an Aroom on the east coast 😭

Right down the street is a bakery, which is so nice! Come to Aroom for your morning coffee/matcha, then head to Sea Wolf for some bread.“

“Thanks for sharing me guys! Love your coffee place! It’s a hot spot in #Calgary to run into cool people.“

“We absolutely LOVE the Seattle Meowtropolitan!! My 8 year old and I have been visiting regularly for more than a year now and we‘ve bonded with all the amazing kitties! Everyone who works and volunteers here is so kind as well. The kitty-themed drinks and kitty macaroons are all delicious too! And the cat-inspired decorations—even in the restrooms—are wonderful! It’s a kitty paradise for all the cats and humans who visit. :) We highly recommend everyone who loves cats visits this magical place!“

“The service at Bequest Coffee Co is top notch! food is made in house and super fresh, Coffee is prepared to perfection. They have an amazing outdoor seating area (my fav). Next visit you should try one of their house made flavors in your Coffee and pair that with ANY panini. Small and local business that really care to deliver the best customer service!“

“Great friendly service. Warm smiles. Wonderful vibe. Everything I’ve tried there is yummy.“

“Wonderful service and Delicious breakfast sandwiches! Really enjoyed the Maple Leaf Latte. Highly recommend!“

“Walked in and got the strawberry matcha and the honey bunches of cold brew! Both were delicious and the burnt honey flavor in the cold brew is amazing! The prices are decent for the sizes and customers also get free waters and use of the bathroom as well! There’s plenty of seating, the service is incredibly fast, and the workers are super kind and welcoming. Not to mention it was super clean with an awesome aesthetic as well! Zero complaints! If I lived here I’d be a regular“

“During my morning walk, I popped into Overcast Coffee for my regular iced latte. It was anything but overcast! The coffee was spot on and the service was quick. The cafe was inviting so I stayed to read a bit. I definitely enjoyed my morning while at Overcast Coffee.“

“The coffee is curated beautifully and not over-roasted. Deep yet subtle taste notes across their regional offerings of whole beans and brews.“

“Very cute bakery with tasty matcha and a decent breakfast taco (good corn tortilla) given that they have no real kitchen. I loved sitting outside in the sun and relaxing today. I would definitely stop by again if I were in the area. There were a lot of pastries I'd like to try and didn't have the chance.“

“We've used Lighthouse whole beans for many years now, using a Breville conical burr grinder. A great way to go! But could you say a few words about the 'big' grinder you use for your ground bags? How quickly should one be able to get through a ground bag to retain consistency?“

“Pastries from Cafe Besalu!“

“Best coffee I have had in Seattle hands down.“

“Love Pilgrim! Delicious coffee!“

“Great coffee very fresh!!“

“We've stopped here every now and then for the atmosphere and tasty coffees and Italian sodas. My favorite to get is a cardamom Italian soda with cream and whipped cream. They're really nice, the cups and straws are compostable, and it's a super chill atmosphere if you're not in a rush with tables inside and a couple outside. Would recommend.“

“This place is a gem. Not only is there coffee good, but the people that work there are top tier. They are trying to make your day just a little better by going the extra mile. In this world, such acts of kindness are rare and extremely needed! Thank you!“

“Amazing place! Highly recommend“

“No matter how far I am, I come back to drink coffee here.❤️❤️ Love“

“Excellent service and great coffee!“

“Love the coffee. Love the vibe. This coffee shop is great addition to the Edmonds experience!“

“My favorite coffee shop in Edmonds! Delicious coffee, pastries, and a wonderful atmosphere. Friendly, kind employees. Fun art from local artists. I could keep going…a true gem in my home town.“

“Good pastries, great coffee, and staffs are very nice.“

“best coffee ever I would highly recommend diore espresso to anyone“

“Have been wanting to come here for a while and finally came by for a pre-work coffee. The barista made my espresso perfectly and was great to chat with. The vibes in here are spectacular, not too loud, free Wi-Fi, and I love the upstairs seating area!

There weren’t many food options left but I think I just visited too late in the day!

Will definitely be back here very soon.“

“The best Caprese Sandwich!“

“we stopped in with the Grandkids. Loved the whole feel and idea of sitting out doors enjoying our beverages and pastries! and great service! 5☆☆☆☆☆“

“Really liked the coffee. The cookie was also pretty good. The employees were super nice and just had an overall friendly environment. Upstairs is a good place to study and the downstairs is too but it’s a bit dark and not a lot of lighting.“

“I like this restaurant and the food is delicious. It is very noisy and the owners should place some type of acoustic fabric on the ceiling to soften the noise.“

“Just visited Seattle and loved the coffee/muffins at #theseattlegrind. Great coffee and the employee was very friendly. Will definitely visit this place again. Thank you!!!!“

“The service at Bequest Coffee Co is top notch! food is made in house and super fresh, Coffee is prepared to perfection. They have an amazing outdoor seating area (my fav). Next visit you should try one of their house made flavors in your Coffee and pair that with ANY panini. Small and local business that really care to deliver the best customer service!“

“I find this to be the best place to get some work done on the computer or just hangout. The coffee is fantastic, the baristas are very hard working and I always notice the same exact person there every time I go. This coffee shop really seems to be made of someone’s blood, sweat and tears, so it’s a worthwhile stop. The inclusion of community art, music, and products really shows that this place serves an important role to its local people.“

““Muse” drink is to die for!“

“this is the coffee shop side of gearhouse - an outdoor social club. Great drink menu with good quality coffee to your day. the vibe is great for getting work done, with the occasional co-working opportunities if I run into other GH member :)“

“Don't judge the book by its cover -- this place seems run down on the outside, but once you're inside it's the real deal. GREAT coffee. The baristas know what they are doing. If you're more of a tea person, their tea lattes are wonderful -- I had a chai latte and I'm so used to disappointing ones from most cafes. But this one was perfect, and actually "spiced" to perfection. One of the best I have had in town.
It's a very small space inside as well, but cozy. It can get crowded when busy, but its worth it even to just get your coffee to go and head somehwere else if you need to spread out. My new favorite cafe in the U district!“

“Customer service is great. The owner was serving us and she's as so nice! She told us how the shop opened in June during the pandemic. There isn't seating inside but just across the street is a cute open public seating area. We got the chocolate chunk salted cookie, the vegan triple chocolate cupcake, mocha, and chia with oat milk. I recommend all of it! The vegans triple chocolate cupcake was perfect, moist and light.“

“Surprised by how good the coffee and waffles were. Had a horchata pumpkin spice drink. It was really good.“

“This was a great experience. Probably the highlight of our trip for my 11 year old. The pastries were super fresh and flakes. The coffee was smooth and delicious. The atmosphere was great but it was pretty slow when we were there. I think it would get really loud with event moderate amount of people.“

“Bubble gum ice cream with no gum in it and Halibut Fish & Chips.“

“Seriously the best coffee in Sesttle and awesome pastries too“

“I stumbled upon this café by chance while walking around (end of June 2025) and ordered their coconut cold brew out of curiosity—even though I’m not a fan of coconut. To my surprise, it was incredibly well-balanced and absolutely delicious! The staff had that signature American friendliness and cheerfulness, making the whole experience even better. A perfect way to start the day during my trip—truly a hidden gem in Seattle!“

“Went here because Fodor’s rated this as the best coffee in Seattle- and wow it did NOT disappoint! I had a shot of espeesso by itself- the crema was perfectly smooth and sweet. I also had an iced caffe caramel with hazelnut flavor which was worth every penny and did the job! Highly recommend this place to anyone! The baristas were very friendly and made us feel welcome and offered a shot of soda as a chaser for the espresso too even.“

“I’m from Chicago and out here for work. I’ve never really been picky when it comes to coffee.. Starbucks? Gas station? Home brewed? Eh.. cups a cup.. today I stopped in Down Pour on my way to the job and I will forever be in search of a coffee like this back home. Best cup of coffee I’ve ever had.“

“Good coffee and pastry. I had a cappuccino with soy milk and a gluten-free marionberry biscuit. Both were good! I love the atmosphere with the different rooms and plenty of seating at the outdoor bar. Service was good, there is often a small line to order but the staff is very friendly and helpful.“

“This is my go-to coffee stand. I absolutely love the roast and that it's organic coffee as well. I can taste the difference. My go-to drink is the raspberry silk iced decaf with almond milk. It's so creamy and tasty.

Dietary restrictions: Lots of alternative options.

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes as long as you have a car you're good to go.“

“My wife and I came here for the first time years ago and it quickly became our favorite coffee shop in the area - we are now regulars! I recommend the sandwiches. They are unassuming on the menu - I assumed they were simple cold-case sandwiches, which I tend to avoid - but was so impressed when we tried them one day and discovered they're fresh-made, warmed and full of great ingredients, pestos and tomatoes and whatnot. I get the Med Chicken pretty regularly now. They also have a really great breakfast sandwich - I get sausage on a bagel with egg and cheddar, and it's really good. They use cafe Umbria, which is my favorite roaster, so that's a win for me. They make a great mocha, a great London fog, and the service is always good. Now that we have a little boy - who the owners love, and he loves them - we appreciate the lobby that's so easily accessible next door that he can run around in. The coffee shop itself is also very comfortable and always a relaxing place to sit and enjoy.“

“best Cardamon Chia Tea Latte EVER.....“