Good coffee. Went on weekend so they didn’t have much food and drip coffee options. they made me Americano coffee which was really great. It’s really relax and laid-back place. They also sell wine and coffee beans.if you want to work they also have Wi-Fi option and there are some bakery items too. The guy at the counter was really helpful and welcoming. Parking can be a little bit tricky but it’s all street parking, it’s relatively huge place and can be a good spot for working overall it’s really good I wish I could had chance to eat some breakfast sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee
P S
A few things to state with my experience at this coffee shop. With the publicity around the owner being a talented artist and long time member of the community, the expectation would have been that this review would have started with 5 stars.But oh, dear readers, the storm was brewing behind those espresso machines. My experience with the owner was less than subpar. His condescension dripped like over-extracted espresso, staining the otherwise pleasant ambiance. I'm hoping Berhanu’s superiority complex on the day of my visit was only due to a bad case of the blues.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dan Woodard
It's closed as of Sat Feb 17, 2024.
Alexis R
I my to this coffee shop originally because it was in more Seattle passport café booklet. I really wish this café was more convenient to my daily life, because I would go to it daily if it was. Off the bat the man working there who I think is the owner but if not whoever was working there had the most amazing energy and friendliness And a great smile and I felt like I was talking to a friend who have known for 20 years even though I've only known this man for five minutes. And then to top it all off my coffee was one of the best I've had in a while and the muffin was delicious. I've never left a coffee shop feeling so empowered and having a great day beforeWheelchair accessibility: No steps into cafe and the sidewalks surrounding it had wheelchair ramps
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee, Pastries
Jonathan _
Great pour over. Cute atmosphere. My only complaint is it's cold out and they've propped the door open, so all the cold, wet air is just creeping in and making it excessively cold inside.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pour Over
Colleen Constant
Tougo Coffee is a MUST visit if you’re in Seattle. The vibe is warm and welcoming with plants everywhere and art on the walls. The coffee is absolutely perfect and the pastry’s are divine. My husband and I were lucky enough to meet the owner, Berhanu, and converse for a while. Berhanu made us feel so incredibly welcome, being rather new to the area. We had a delightful experience and can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries, Pour over Coffee
Shaunak Pandit
When I lived in Seattle I loved going here. The owner is so kind and recognized me every time I went back, treated me like a true friend :)The plants are awesome and the espresso drinks are amazing, no cafe has better espresso!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gai S.
Really excellent coffee. Owner makes delicious special drinks, and they have a great selection of standard espresso and pour over coffee drinks, tea and chia, as well as some tasty munchies. Great atmosphere, friendly and comfortable. One of my favorite coffee shops in Seattle.
Elizabeth Edmonds
Get the specialty coffee. It's out of this world. Very friendly staff too ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Graumlich
Recently I hosted my extended family from LA and Santa Fe for a long weekend. We gathered on several occasions at Tougo to pause and connect over expertly crafted coffee and wonderful treats. We all agreed that is was the ideal neighborhood coffee house. Thank you, Berhanu, for taking good care of all of us.
Best local owned shop and service ??The owner made me feel like a local ? especially when it was my first time in! Love the atmosphere and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brittany Greene
Decided to stop in during a walk, I asked for a drip coffee and was told there wasn't any made, and asked if I'd rather have a pour over or Americano, so I said pour over, assuming it would be offered at the same price of drip, and there were no prices to see what anything costs, or sizes, and when I went to pay, I was charged an insane $7 for a small cup of plain, mediocre coffee that I waited over ten minutes to get and it was lukewarm.There were also no napkins, or a station for creamer/milk or anything. I had to ask for milk, and the owner acted put out, and wouldn't even let me pour it, I had to hand my cup over. Also, the bathroom was out of order.I'd love to support neighborhood businesses, but not like this.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Heidi Parent
Really nice place to pop in for coffee. The really nice gentleman behind the bar offered to "make something you'll like" and he was on point!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Hicks
Just moved into the neighborhood and was pleased to discover this spot right down the street. Excellent coffee and warm atmosphere. Will be coming here all the time.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant
Poonam S.
I wanted to try Tougo for a long time and happened to be in the area just a couple minutes before their closing time so decided to give it a shot. I ordered the Cardamom Vanilla latte and it was rich in flavor. Doug made it to perfection- not too sweet and full of Cardamom flavor. I also got one of their coffee beans bag. My only gripe is parking in the area but that's not on Tougo. They close at 3 pm which is something to be noted. Can't wait to try their bakery items in the future.
Good coffee. Went on weekend so they didn’t have much food and drip coffee options. they made me Americano coffee which was really great. It’s really relax and laid-back place. They also sell wine and coffee beans.if you want to work they also have Wi-Fi option and there are some bakery items too. The guy at the counter was really helpful and welcoming. Parking can be a little bit tricky but it’s all street parking, it’s relatively huge place and can be a good spot for working overall it’s really good I wish I could had chance to eat some breakfast sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee
A few things to state with my experience at this coffee shop. With the publicity around the owner being a talented artist and long time member of the community, the expectation would have been that this review would have started with 5 stars.But oh, dear readers, the storm was brewing behind those espresso machines. My experience with the owner was less than subpar. His condescension dripped like over-extracted espresso, staining the otherwise pleasant ambiance. I'm hoping Berhanu’s superiority complex on the day of my visit was only due to a bad case of the blues.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
It's closed as of Sat Feb 17, 2024.
I my to this coffee shop originally because it was in more Seattle passport café booklet. I really wish this café was more convenient to my daily life, because I would go to it daily if it was. Off the bat the man working there who I think is the owner but if not whoever was working there had the most amazing energy and friendliness And a great smile and I felt like I was talking to a friend who have known for 20 years even though I've only known this man for five minutes. And then to top it all off my coffee was one of the best I've had in a while and the muffin was delicious. I've never left a coffee shop feeling so empowered and having a great day beforeWheelchair accessibility: No steps into cafe and the sidewalks surrounding it had wheelchair ramps
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee, Pastries
Great pour over. Cute atmosphere. My only complaint is it's cold out and they've propped the door open, so all the cold, wet air is just creeping in and making it excessively cold inside.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pour Over
Tougo Coffee is a MUST visit if you’re in Seattle. The vibe is warm and welcoming with plants everywhere and art on the walls. The coffee is absolutely perfect and the pastry’s are divine. My husband and I were lucky enough to meet the owner, Berhanu, and converse for a while. Berhanu made us feel so incredibly welcome, being rather new to the area. We had a delightful experience and can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries, Pour over Coffee
When I lived in Seattle I loved going here. The owner is so kind and recognized me every time I went back, treated me like a true friend :)The plants are awesome and the espresso drinks are amazing, no cafe has better espresso!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really excellent coffee. Owner makes delicious special drinks, and they have a great selection of standard espresso and pour over coffee drinks, tea and chia, as well as some tasty munchies. Great atmosphere, friendly and comfortable. One of my favorite coffee shops in Seattle.
Get the specialty coffee. It's out of this world. Very friendly staff too ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recently I hosted my extended family from LA and Santa Fe for a long weekend. We gathered on several occasions at Tougo to pause and connect over expertly crafted coffee and wonderful treats. We all agreed that is was the ideal neighborhood coffee house. Thank you, Berhanu, for taking good care of all of us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Best local owned shop and service ??The owner made me feel like a local ? especially when it was my first time in! Love the atmosphere and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decided to stop in during a walk, I asked for a drip coffee and was told there wasn't any made, and asked if I'd rather have a pour over or Americano, so I said pour over, assuming it would be offered at the same price of drip, and there were no prices to see what anything costs, or sizes, and when I went to pay, I was charged an insane $7 for a small cup of plain, mediocre coffee that I waited over ten minutes to get and it was lukewarm.There were also no napkins, or a station for creamer/milk or anything. I had to ask for milk, and the owner acted put out, and wouldn't even let me pour it, I had to hand my cup over. Also, the bathroom was out of order.I'd love to support neighborhood businesses, but not like this.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Really nice place to pop in for coffee. The really nice gentleman behind the bar offered to "make something you'll like" and he was on point!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Just moved into the neighborhood and was pleased to discover this spot right down the street. Excellent coffee and warm atmosphere. Will be coming here all the time.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant
I wanted to try Tougo for a long time and happened to be in the area just a couple minutes before their closing time so decided to give it a shot. I ordered the Cardamom Vanilla latte and it was rich in flavor. Doug made it to perfection- not too sweet and full of Cardamom flavor. I also got one of their coffee beans bag. My only gripe is parking in the area but that's not on Tougo. They close at 3 pm which is something to be noted. Can't wait to try their bakery items in the future.