Let me start by saying traveling the world and trying coffee shops is one of my favorite traveling activity. Milstead is unmatched and remarkable. I’ve never had a latte have the texture they are able to create here. Every sip is perfection. The flavor is incredible. I came here every day when I was in town. No need to try another local coffee shop. I will go out of my way to stop here next time I’m in Seattle. Also a great place for remote work!Dietary restrictions: Dairy free milks
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Hall
Very serious coffee shop, doesn't serve decaf. Does offer a variety of coffees and preparation options in addition to the usual expresso based drink options. Small but thoughtful selection of baked goods.
Christine B
Had a hot 12 oz latte, with almond milk and the vanilla syrup. Came out to around $8.50. I think if you're visiting the area, it may be a convenient coffee stop. The latte was ok. It's not a place I'd go out my way to go to since it's a little cramped inside and the price is too high for the size and type of drink ordered.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Ruby Keller
Awesome coffee shop with big windows and views of the water/bridge. I got a small iced latte which was nothing particularly special, but the atmosphere was perfect for getting work done. There is a lot of seating as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
Chris Letterle
Amazing atmosphere. Extremely sunny with huge windows. Lots of seating. Good Wi-Fi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jeff Mullen
I just walked into this coffee shop and asked for a 16oz drip coffee. I was told they don't have 16oz cups and they don't have regular coffee. A cup of specialty coffee was over $5, so I decided to take the offer of a tall (12oz) Americano instead.The cost for a double shot 12oz Americano was $4.80, which is absurd.Side note: I like cinnamon in my coffee, but they don't have cinnamon... not even behind the counter. There are a few things any coffee shop should have. Among them are 16oz cups, cinnamon, and a simple cup of coffee that doesn't cost $5.It's hot water and a few ground up coffee beans. I'm willing to pay more when I'm out, but that markup on COGS is not justifiable.The worst part is that it felt like they were giving me the side-eye for requesting a simple cup of coffee.
Maria Do
Writing this review because my colleague suggested I share this experience.I recently discovered this location near me and was very excited. I agree with some of the other reviewers however--consistently very grumpy baristas and terrible customer service in an otherwise awesome shop with great coffee.I have had the inopportune luck of getting the same barista several times. This morning, I ordered a no foam, 12 oz., vanilla latte, with oat milk. I got a lukewarm, 10oz (maybe) latte, with an attitude. She had spilled some of the oat milk on the counter so maybe that's why? When I asked her to fill my cup up, the barista told me, I got less coffee because I asked for no foam. She grumpily added more coffee and served it up with a bad attitude.It's really sad, because the coffee is delicious there. And it was going to be a place I was going to introduce my friend to for our once-a-week coffee get together.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Nuz K
Great coffee but consistently the grumpiest baristas in Seattle and $8 lattes,
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Kelly VA
Great coffee, great location, great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zappacor Sync
No decaf, as I wanted, no porcelain cups or mugs, coffee was cold, croissant was
Lovely location and excellent coffee served by friendly people. I wish they had ceramic (ie sustainable) cups for drinking there instead of throwaway cups.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ritvik Mishra
Great espresso, lots of pour over to order options, good music, lots of seating space. Tons of people work from here and I can see why. Pastry selection is nothing special, but great food options nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Samuel Del Maguey
Great coffee shop that gets so much light and has amazing views. Coffee tastes great too.Experience is ruined because coffee is served in to go cups. Too much waste and can’t claim you use sustainably sourced coffee if you are not sustainable after you brew it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Sage Deverman
Barista was incredibly rude, unfriendly and gaslighted me into thinking I got the wrong order when I asked her to fix it. Not good service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
kevin habberstad
Possibly the single best coffee I have ever had! I will never be able to afford another one, but good GOD!
Let me start by saying traveling the world and trying coffee shops is one of my favorite traveling activity. Milstead is unmatched and remarkable. I’ve never had a latte have the texture they are able to create here. Every sip is perfection. The flavor is incredible. I came here every day when I was in town. No need to try another local coffee shop. I will go out of my way to stop here next time I’m in Seattle. Also a great place for remote work!Dietary restrictions: Dairy free milks
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Very serious coffee shop, doesn't serve decaf. Does offer a variety of coffees and preparation options in addition to the usual expresso based drink options. Small but thoughtful selection of baked goods.
Had a hot 12 oz latte, with almond milk and the vanilla syrup. Came out to around $8.50. I think if you're visiting the area, it may be a convenient coffee stop. The latte was ok. It's not a place I'd go out my way to go to since it's a little cramped inside and the price is too high for the size and type of drink ordered.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Awesome coffee shop with big windows and views of the water/bridge. I got a small iced latte which was nothing particularly special, but the atmosphere was perfect for getting work done. There is a lot of seating as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
Amazing atmosphere. Extremely sunny with huge windows. Lots of seating. Good Wi-Fi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I just walked into this coffee shop and asked for a 16oz drip coffee. I was told they don't have 16oz cups and they don't have regular coffee. A cup of specialty coffee was over $5, so I decided to take the offer of a tall (12oz) Americano instead.The cost for a double shot 12oz Americano was $4.80, which is absurd.Side note: I like cinnamon in my coffee, but they don't have cinnamon... not even behind the counter. There are a few things any coffee shop should have. Among them are 16oz cups, cinnamon, and a simple cup of coffee that doesn't cost $5.It's hot water and a few ground up coffee beans. I'm willing to pay more when I'm out, but that markup on COGS is not justifiable.The worst part is that it felt like they were giving me the side-eye for requesting a simple cup of coffee.
Writing this review because my colleague suggested I share this experience.I recently discovered this location near me and was very excited. I agree with some of the other reviewers however--consistently very grumpy baristas and terrible customer service in an otherwise awesome shop with great coffee.I have had the inopportune luck of getting the same barista several times. This morning, I ordered a no foam, 12 oz., vanilla latte, with oat milk. I got a lukewarm, 10oz (maybe) latte, with an attitude. She had spilled some of the oat milk on the counter so maybe that's why? When I asked her to fill my cup up, the barista told me, I got less coffee because I asked for no foam. She grumpily added more coffee and served it up with a bad attitude.It's really sad, because the coffee is delicious there. And it was going to be a place I was going to introduce my friend to for our once-a-week coffee get together.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Great coffee but consistently the grumpiest baristas in Seattle and $8 lattes,
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Great coffee, great location, great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No decaf, as I wanted, no porcelain cups or mugs, coffee was cold, croissant was
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Lovely location and excellent coffee served by friendly people. I wish they had ceramic (ie sustainable) cups for drinking there instead of throwaway cups.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great espresso, lots of pour over to order options, good music, lots of seating space. Tons of people work from here and I can see why. Pastry selection is nothing special, but great food options nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great coffee shop that gets so much light and has amazing views. Coffee tastes great too.Experience is ruined because coffee is served in to go cups. Too much waste and can’t claim you use sustainably sourced coffee if you are not sustainable after you brew it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Barista was incredibly rude, unfriendly and gaslighted me into thinking I got the wrong order when I asked her to fix it. Not good service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Possibly the single best coffee I have ever had! I will never be able to afford another one, but good GOD!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5