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Woods Coffee
2002 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA 98004, United States
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Review №1

Management is terrible here for many reasons:1. Will overwork employees to the point of them passing out but dont care2. Will schedule new employees by themselves with little training, making them work 6+hrs with no breaks (WHICH IS ILLEGAL BTW)3. Will underpay employees of color4. Actively make it a hostile environment for non-straight people, making it very hard for employees to feel comfortable being open about their identities.5. Dont pay attention to resumes and promote people with very little experience and no bar training over people who actually have experience.I hope these managers either get replaced or get worked to the bone like they work their employees. Im never coming here again and Ill be making sure none of my friends ever come here.

Jo
Review №2

It was good. Better than I expected even!

Jo
Review №3

Catherine recommended a drink, which was perfect, and had such a great energy that she made my day! Best customer service at the mall.

Ci
Review №4

Terrible management. Coffee was meh but when I went to pay for my items there was manager ringing me out, something about the cashier going on break, and they were terribly rude the whole time. I almost walked out without even paying because I was so furious. You can get this kind of coffee anywhere but you can only get terrible service from one place

He
Review №5

I love the decoration. The coffee was good but I wasnt impressed with the pretzel twist. They just lack flavor to me but maybe it is good for someone who enjoy the flavor. The texture was great though.

Gh
Review №6

The Starbucks alternative.Good coffee. Good food. Nice merchandise.If you cant find a Starbucks give this one a try.

Ry
Review №7

It was so hot outside I was sweating, I asked the girl to recommend me a cold beverage. By the time I was done with it i was shivering cold. Would recommend, and I will be back to try other stuff.

sm
Review №8

Avalanche and Mud Slide were super super sugary. Was our first visit, totally dissapointed!

Ju
Review №9

Great location and service. Very friendly folks even when the line is long and a wait is more possible. Despite occasional long lines, the drinks are well made so its all worth it.

Oa
Review №10

This coffee is great.The people are great.Love life.Wood is life.Love wood.

An
Review №11

Nice atmosphere. Relaxing music. Hot coffee.

Ba
Review №12

I went into store today and forgot wallet (hoping that Apple Pay would work). Mackenzie was super kind today to me . She’s a rock star and treated me kindly and with respect !

Sa
Review №13

Ice Mocha tastes so good. Hot Americano is a bit acidous.

Sa
Review №14

I got a Caramel Cold Brew w/ Oatmilk & it was delicious!!

Th
Review №15

My favorite coffee! And the employees are awesome (& doing an excellent job of keeping everything sanitized!). 👍

Ty
Review №16

The coffee here is good but very expensive. The 12oz only comes with one shot so you have to pay extra to make it a normal latte that you’d get at most other coffee shops.

Ad
Review №17

Nice staff and clean environment.

Se
Review №18

Their coffee tastes better than Starbucks.

Va
Review №19

Kind, clean and helpful.

Th
Review №20

It’s a charming place, with friendly service, but they really are not very good at making lattes. As that is all I drink, you can imagine I am left disappointed when, after multiple visits, I am left never having gotten a properly prepared latte.Starbucks really does outdo them for lattes and flat whites, and I have absolutely no loyalty to Starbucks. I always prefer small boutique coffee places anytime I can. But this place just has never impressed me.They need better training on how to use the machine or if the training IS adequate, they need a way to incentivize their employees to actually absorb the training and learn the difference between a scalded (WAY too hot to drink, 3rd visit in a row), no-microfoam, barely-better-than-a-convenience-store-machine latte, and a latte that is expected of their boutique store status and high-end mall location. This place has a lot of potential, and perhaps I’ve just been unlucky a half dozen times in a row, but I’m starting to get the feeling they just have no idea what they are doing. Frustrating.

Ka
Review №21

The atmosphere is absolutely to die for homey, warm, staff is also amazing but I just cant get past the taste of their coffee Ive tried to love it but its difficult my recommendation would be to change your coffee bean if you took a poll more than half of your customers would probably say the same just my two cents

Ni
Review №22

I ordered a iced coffee and then realized hadnt got my wallet. They didnt have any kind of digital pay. But the staff was extremely kind and gave me the coffee for free. Such a nice gesture. Thanks so much

iz
Review №23

Literally the management here is so poor. Cashiers don’t even wear masks or mandate customers to wear masks. Terrible terrible service.

Br
Review №24

Love love love love,, their coffee is an absolute treat

MO
Review №25

My best coffee, latte😍

Ra
Review №26

Not a very pleasant experience. My concern is with the quantity of coffee served.I ordered a cold brew 16oz with no ice. They asked me to pay extra if I wanted a cup full of coffee. I was served about 12oz without ice.

Al
Review №27

The cafe is in the middle of a busy mall, and it posts a 10-person capacity during this phase of lockdown. The employees must constantly remind waiting customers to stay outside of the (rather open) boundaries of the cafe. Theres currently only one two-person table open for service, but I saw customers just move a closed sign off of another table to sit until an employee asked them to leave. The table was also next to the line of customers waiting to order, again often not following distancing guidelines. The cafe itself is quite fine, but its popularity can lead to overcrowding, which must be tiresome for the employees as well.

Mi
Review №28

Great drinks and friendly staff! ☕

He
Review №29

Single origin Guatemalan pour over coffee is the best i have had. I continue to go back for it. Happy they adhered to my requests for social distancing. With its popularity growing a public announcement system for orders would be a worthwhile investment.

St
Review №30

Very good Coffee ! And the prices seem better than the other large brand. Cosy lobby.

Da
Review №31

Nice coffee shop and snacks.

Je
Review №32

Staff is always friendly and coffee is always good

Ch
Review №33

Went to visit, while we waited for St. John’s to open. Atmosphere was lively and the sandwiches were great. Glad we made time to stop at this little diner.

Dm
Review №34

Great service. Cozy place

Jo
Review №35

Coffee is great, but its a bit pricey

St
Review №36

Great PNW atmosphere, also love the punny merchandise for purchase. They have some unique teas and good coffee!

Ja
Review №37

It was delicious!

Ro
Review №38

Make sure you have a few minutes to spare in line because it gets pretty busy but coffe and food is on point

Dm
Review №39

Im very picky, but I would say that is one of the very few places in the area where I like coffee taste.

Ja
Review №40

Feels good to go somewhere that is not Starbucks and they know what they are talking about.

Er
Review №41

I absolutely love Woods Coffee!

Mo
Review №42

Great espresso, great coffee beans (got some for home). Friendly staff.

Pa
Review №43

The coffee here is much smoother than most coffee chains that are around. The staff are always friendly and efficient. My only thing to note for improvement is that I need to ask them to put one less pump of flavoring into my drink. A bit too sweet to my taste, but they always make it right.

Ab
Review №44

Only giving them 4 stars because of the wait, otherwise the coffee was great!

Ja
Review №45

Always fantastic service and delicious goodies.

Oc
Review №46

Very friendly atmosphere

Da
Review №47

This is very much a Starbucks experience for me. Change their color scheme from brown to green and it would be hard for me to tell them apart. Not that thats horrible, its just that you get that chain store coffee feel, nothing special or eccentric like a local place. So, if you want an alternative to Starbucks but want to be sure of a consistently same experience, this is a good choice.

Ra
Review №48

I stumbled across this shop while making a quick stop in the mall. I have hopes to open my own coffee shop one day so a) I always try to support local and b) I always am curious how these smaller shops do things. I really loved the atmosphere. The staff was friendly and quick. My coffee was good (I got an iced coffee). I would go back for sure! My only complaint was just the size of the space was kind of tight for the popularity.

Vi
Review №49

They have Covid guidelines but they don’t enforce it and nobody cleaned the tables. There were two guys sitting at closed off tables for 2 hours and the employees did nothing about it. One of the guys even asked about the closed off tables and just sat at it knowing it was closed off. And the employee that answered him didn’t stop him either.

Cr
Review №50

This one was supposed to be a latte. Worst coffee i ever had. Tasted burned and milk was like just boiled. Aspected to see foam not this s***

Al
Review №51

BEST London Fog Ive ever had! Didnt know I would ever have a different one, because theyre pretty simple, but this place blows all the others Ive had OUT OF THE WATER! Incredible! Sweet ladies at the counter too!I asked about the blueberry smoothie and the lady told me she had one DAILY for quite a long time and recommends it.I will be trying that soon!

St
Review №52

I enjoy Woods coffee. The staff is friendly and the coffee is reliably good. I have a consistent experience here and I think the atmosphere is nice as well. If you want to sit down and enjoy a cup while at the mall its a good place to go.

br
Review №53

I have lived in the Seattle area all my life so I am no stranger to good coffee and coffee houses. Right now Im gonna say that woods is coming in to the game strong and homey! Keep it going and put one in Bothell!

Ju
Review №54

My new favorite coffee mini-chain! Great service. The food is all made by them and there are delicious options for vegans (banana bread) and gluten-free (pumpkin scones) diets as well. Its a cool, relaxed vibe with mix of people working, friends and families. ☕💗

D
Review №55

Great staff, friendly and makes a great mocha.

M
Review №56

Well organized, pretty architecture, seating of various heights and types, quick & accurate creation of the tasty coffee drinks. Great place: no suggestions for improvement.

Mi
Review №57

Honestly the best of the Northwest based coffee chains. We loved Woods up in Whatcom County, its like coming home having it in Bellevue Square. Looking forward to see them expanding world wide.

Ta
Review №58

Great coffee as always. Relaxing atmosphere in a super busy mall. Friendly employees.

Mo
Review №59

Amazing coffee. The medium roast is the best. Staff always nice. Love this place.

Ka
Review №60

I came in on 1/20/20 at about 9am everyone was super nice. Taylor is the best!! Hands down!!!!

Ru
Review №61

It was really good!

Co
Review №62

Too be honest, it is an improvement on Starbucks, however there are some missing concoctions you might be partial too. I enjoy their Macadamia nut latte.

Ed
Review №63

Love this place in Bellrvue Square. Friendly baristas and coffee always brewed to personal specification.

Ha
Review №64

Im in love with their coffee. It is absolutely better than Starbucks. Love love love!

Ho
Review №65

Love it.first time. Best since I paid 5cent at Horn and Harduck Auto mats in the 40s

Ki
Review №66

It was ok. Better than Starbucks. Very fast. Not my favorite in Bellevue, but a decent one in the mall

Fe
Review №67

There is no better coffee than Woods Coffee, I recommend that all coffee lovers or people looking to have some breakfast and a coffee check this place out! It’s amazing! Staff is great aswell. Vanilla Iced Latte and a cheddar jalapeño bagel is my go-to order, I’ve tried everything on the menu, it’s all delicious.

An
Review №68

They have the BEST latte on the planet, which tastes much more authentic and original than any other major brands out there! Keep it up.

An
Review №69

Great ambience if it is not too crowded.

Do
Review №70

Love coffee? Skip the sludge at Starbucks and go to Woods! Better coffee, nicer staff!

Ro
Review №71

This is my morning coffee stop before work. Love the medium roast and the staff is always so nice! See you tomorrow morning!

St
Review №72

The BEST oatmilk chai ive had so far! not too sweet, not too spicy and they had the cutest sweatshirts :)

h
Review №73

The mocha was just like warm and not nearly as strong as its in most generic coffee shops.

Vi
Review №74

This place is awesome! You can really taste the coffee!Very friendly professional service, thanks Karen.

El
Review №75

Mocca is no good, sorry to say. Too sweet and tasted like they forgot to add the espresso shot. Maybe they did forget, but Im not going to try again

Ma
Review №76

I had a Mocha today and the barista left out the chocolate. When I remarked on the fact, she just dumped some chocolate in the coffee, I COULDNT BELIEVE SHE DIDNT REMAKE IT!!! Especially given what they charge, they are more than Starbucks, very disappointed.

Au
Review №77

The coffee is always great, and their service is awesome. Daily customer, never disappointed!

Jo
Review №78

What can I say other than Im a fan of woods coffee 🥰 I definitely recommend them over other Washington based coffee shop chains.... Lol.... If you catch my drift.... Go here its good... Plus they have good GF food options... Bonus!!...

We
Review №79

Great food and drink. Atmosphere, just right.

Ad
Review №80

Very good coffee.. am talking about the house drip coffee of the day.. nice selection on menu..super helpful staff..Thanks for a great coffee..

Th
Review №81

Well made london fog and very fast service. Perfect stop while inside the mall

SA
Review №82

Stylish cafe that looks clean and service is great. I recommend their tea offerings.

Sa
Review №83

I ordered a cappuccino yesterday and it tasted as it’s coming from a vending machine. It has more milk than a latte and the foam is the opposite of micro foam.

ma
Review №84

Such a wonderful little coffee shop. Excellent ambience for working.

Mi
Review №85

First time to try the coffee. Was good and glad to see anothet local company.

Ga
Review №86

This was the first Woods to open in King county and I was so glad to see it. I have been going to woods for years in Bellingham and have always enjoyed their consistency, good coffee and great service. I have appreciated the atmosphere they create for guest and the furniture choices (natural wood). They have great WiFi and ample seating. Best place for coffee in the mall by a long shot!

An
Review №87

Best place for Sweet Coffee 😜. Very attractive flavor and sweet syrup can be found here!

Pe
Review №88

Warm and comfortable for being in a mall setting. Enjoy your coffee!

Sh
Review №89

Love supporting local. Best monster cookie!

fa
Review №90

The bread always has bugs on it.

Ty
Review №91

Extremely convenient and amazing hours for me. First of all, the hours at this Woods Coffee location are fantastic because its in the mall. I tend to be a nightowl and drink coffee really late and this location is my go to since it closes later than all the other coffee shops or cafes around it.The atmosphere is welcoming and the seats are comfortable. The wifi is fast and you can also connect to the Bellevue Square wifi too if you have any issues.My favorite drink here is the steamed cold brew which I cannot find at any other coffee place. I really like to drink it when its cold out since I really love cold brew but I want to drink something hot. I have them steam in some cream with it and it just elevates the drink to another level. Would recommend!

Tu
Review №92

Nice spot!

Na
Review №93

The first time I ever had Woods coffee, I ordered a latte, and there was a ton of sweetener in it, so I gave a terrible review. Ive since been back and learned that the mistake of one barista is not reflective of the entire chain. The espresso is piping hot and flavorful, and they have an excellent grilled cheese, which is an instant win in my book.

Eu
Review №94

Nicely interiore-ed coffee shop with nice pastries especially when tired of the big chained one.

Wi
Review №95

The mocha was good and the stall Knowledgeable

M
Review №96

Always a good drink in a nice looking place. Tight on space inside though.

El
Review №97

Barista Nika was exceptional in her service! Love this place!

Br
Review №98

A nice place to catch up with friends and have some good coffee, food, and smoothies. A secret, dont tell anyone how good the smoothie is with Protein.

A
Review №99

I am not a fan of Starbucks so I think Woods is better. Price is very much comparable.

Ji
Review №100

Great service, great coffee. Cant say enough about the quality and consistency of this location.

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4.4 Rating
  • Address:2002 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA 98004, United States
  • Site:https://woodscoffee.com/
  • Phone:+1 425-429-7276
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Cafe
Working hours
  • Monday:8:30AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:8:30AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:8:30AM–7PM
  • Thursday:8:30AM–7PM
  • Friday:8:30AM–7PM
  • Saturday:8:30AM–7PM
  • Sunday:8:30AM–7PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Tourists:Yes
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