It’s a cozy little spot with great coffee and a friendly staff. Prices are reasonable and the coffee is just superb. They offer the beans they use for sale and have merchandise of their cafe as well. Highly recommend

One of the greatest salmon bagels Ive ever had. I almost went back and bought another. Good price, too. Didnt have to wait very long. Ill definitely go back and Id recommend this spot highly to anyone looking for a quick breakfast in the U District.

They are fast and efficient. The line was moving non-stop. Small intimate seating space and lively. They use local ingredients and have fresh coffee. Since it is busy you need to pay attention to your order when its called as it happens quickly. I walked by two cafes on the way and the lines were out the door, this place kept that from happening. There is also outside seating. The outside seating area was covered in trash though. The barista was willing to answer all questions and I didnt feel rushed. A solid Cafe with good coffee.

I’m not a coffee person but I needed the extra pep and oh boy did the blackberry mocha deliver! Best coffee I can recall and good food too. Lovely staff and atmosphere

The coffee here is so good i had an iced mexican mocha a month ago and im still thinking about it lol

Great place. Their house drip coffee was very mild and hit the spot. The croissant breakfast sandwiches were absolutely delicious and I will be coming back here again. This is also a place I would recommend to a student who is working on a paper or someone who wants a quiet place to read. 5 STARS.

Finally stopped by here when I was midway through an urban hike, trying to keep myself entertained as it started raining (hard). The gal who was ringing me up was so sweet and kind, giving me all the info on their menu and walking me through best sellers. I didnt realize they roast their own coffee! I got an oat milk latte and a croissant egg sandwich with turkey. They make it with this super yummy mayo so good I remembered to mention it in this review This place made the worst weather brighter - yum yum! Thank you!

Was actually highly surprised at how amazing the coffee was, and overall Im very impressed.Delicious, relaxed, and though there isnt accessible seating or entrances and its a small place, the coffee is amazing and its a positive, laid back place.Definitely recommended for a chat with a friend over some artisanal level coffee in a comfy area, or sitting down with their wifi for a safe few minutes to work on a paper.Student friendly: ✅Good service: ✅Friendly atmosphere: ✅Great coffee and menu: ✅✅✅🧡✅✅Disability/limited mobility friendly: ❌ (a few stairs up to the main area, crowded seating and hard to stand in line, no accessible entrance or seating unless you stay outside, but youll still have to grab your order)COVID safe: mostly ✅Speed of service: ✅ 4/5 -- they make every cup carefully and its worth a few extra minutes when theyre busy. And youll never wait longer than 10-15.Location: ✅ just off the Ave, currently seems a bit tucked away, but generally safe and with the outdoors safe seating in the summer, theres no traffic next to the entranceGood Cleanliness: ✅Allergy friendly: only in Alternative Milk options, from what I can see.Experience: ⭐ 10/10 ⭐ will come againThank you for blowing me away with a single cup! 🧡

Great little coffee shop if you are able to squeeze yourself in. Excellent hot chocolate. Lots of college students on computers. Very cozy atmosphere.

I got the egg sandwich and a cappuccino. very delicious!

Really cute place. Aesthetically pleasing. Can’t believe I’ve been going to UW for 2 years and never came here. Definitely recommend this place

I had the lox bagel sandwich here and have no complaints; the proportion of ingredients was done well and the service was fast. Their fresh made waffles are also nice and feathery, and the size is appropriately large; strawberries on top were fresh and the confectioners sugar added texture and a nice aftertaste.The atmosphere is unique and perhaps best described as hipster; ceilings are low and the decor perhaps isnt stylistically integrated, but it imparts a homely vibe. For a quick weekend breakfast, this place more than met my needs.

Super cute. Very good breakfast croissant. Coffee was not as harsh as Starbucks, which is what I like, but it had a lot of flavor, and I think most would like it.

Some of the best coffee and THE BEST bagel Ive had!

Best coffee I found in Seattle

This is a pretty good mocha, however, there were chocolate pieces/powder at the bottom of the cup, which kind of ruined the drink. It tasted good, but had a weird texture. It would probably taste better as a hot mocha.

Somewhat hidden coffee shop with a kitschy aesthetic.

I am literally in love with this place!!! My mom and I found it one morning and it’s been our go to breakfast/lunch spot since. I’m not much of a coffee drinker but I highly recommend their food and their tea, especially their earl grey milk tea.

Beautiful coffee shop! I love their latte!!

Snug in the midst of construction. Still able to get good cup of coffee via the window. Thats making covid scene livable!

Good coffee for the breakfast, everything bagel with strawberry cream is awesome, nice staff also

Very cute place,good food,great coffee

My second time here ordering the same thing because I just like it so much. Awesome egg croissant and iced mocha!

Lovely service and the best avocado toast ever!

There are two types of cafes that attract the young crowd, cafes with ampersands in their names and those without. Ugly Mug is the latter (discounting the cafe & coffee descriptor), but dont downplay it as just another cafe. The staff is genuinely warm hearted, and gone are the overused blank spaces in the name of aesthetics. Hell, they even serve holiday specials past the holidays and that alone will get me through the door.

Hip coffee spot just off campus- a little pricey but tiny differences in price between the coffee sizes.

We came here for coffee, and the setting is nice! They even offer an extensive selection of coffees including local options. The coffee itself was good and well-balanced. We had matcha latte and chocolate croissant special this morning with iced coffee to take away. I strongly recommend this coffee shop if you are a coffee lover!

Been looking for a reliable coffee shop in the U district, and Ugly Mug fits the bill. The barista, Kallan, was exceedingly friendly and made me a mean cappuccino; definitely left a positive impression. The croissant sandwiches are pretty dang tasty, with ingredients that work very well together. Five stars for sure.

Ugly Mug is my go to coffee shop in the U district. Friendly service and amazing drinks to start your day. The baked goods they also have make a great treat. If you haven’t had a chance to swing by, I highly recommend.

Cozy little cafe. Usually full with students working on their laptops. Tasty Seattle coffee.

Small cafe. It was pretty cramped up when we went on a saturday morning.The belgian waffle was excellent. If you are cinnamon flavor fan, the mexican mocha is highly recommend ! I had the hazelnut latte, it was just what I needed to get my morning started.

Dainty cafe with great tasting and reasonably priced coffee and food. Nice place to get some work done.

Wow, nice little find near UW!!! Cozy place with good coffee and bread from Macrina bakery. My wife had the open face toast, that was solid good. I had the bulgogi cheesestake sandwich - excellent. Kudos!

Good food! The breakfast croissant was delicious!

Cute and cozy spot with delicious food and coffee.

Smoked Simon bagel.. can’t have enough

Love this little spot. Great coffee and super friendly and helpful baristas! Would recommend. It fills up quickly though!

Absolutely love this lil diamond in the rough. Such a cute lil quaint coffee shop that offers so much more than just really good coffee. My favorite (as well as my entire familys) is the grilled cheese sandwich. And as much as they carry the best local coffee, they also have tasty teas. So glad to have come upon this place.

When the light rail station on NE 43rd opens next year this will be one of the first places youll see when you exit. Hopefully commuters will recognize a GREAT opportunity to get Really Good espresso and pastries on their way to work or to class.

I go here every Wednesday before work. Their Earl Grey Milk Tea and Waffles are the best! Highly recommend checking this place out!

Great cafe for hanging out with friends, try green tea latte!

Awesome coffee and sandwiches. This is probably my favorite spot for a quick bite and an espresso on the Ave.

Cute little hideaway shop in the U-District. I love their chai tea lattes - lavender, jasmine, and traditional (although I think they may have gotten rid of the jasmine flavor recently). Theres plenty of milk options for their drinks, and I love the ambience. Their food is quite good as well! 4 stars just because its so small in there and its hard to find a seat.

Bad service all around.

I LOVE their coffee & sandwiches (especially their turkey... TRY IT, its the best in the area) but I wish they had delivery!! I would order way more often!

The worst customer service ever, by far! Jan 23, 2020.Unfriendly environment, indifferent service, staff is rude and condescending. 0/5 would not go ever again.I went here because of a high rating on Google. To be perfectly fair, the waffles were decent, just not exceptional. The worst part was the server (a young man), who made me feel entirely unwelcome.After I finished, I asked him where I can put the dirty dishes. He pointed and said there like he was annoyed at me, while his back was turned.I dont expect the guy to go out of his way to be nice to me, but that is a far cry from being passive-aggressive, abrupt and standoffish towards a perfect stranger. He basically dropped the plate on the table and walked away without an extra word. My feelings at this point can be summed up as: I do not feel welcome here at all.Initially I assumed he was having a bad day... then hes all smiles and sunshine to the next customer. Im not exactly sure what this persons deal is, I just know I will never be returning and have spent the effort to leave this negative review.If the owner is reading this: please retrain your staff.

Place is great. Pretty cosy. I highly recommend it for a quiet study place.

Funky place. Coffee was good. Banana bread was substantial. Seats are rigid except for one couch. Very laid back and I felt welcomed. 3 for meal, +1 for atmosphere.

Just ok

Close to the University, but without the cramped spaces and loud atmospheres of lots of coffee shops in the area. A local gem- quaint, good coffee, and yummy food options.

Came to Seattle from California and I went to try this place and my goodness it was 5 star amazing! The cold brew coffee was fantastic but what stood out to me the most was the belgium waffle. It was the best waffle Ive ever had. The pearl sugar touch made it taste so good.

Cant do Seattle without a mean mug of coffee. So good!

Hands down my cafe of choice when I lived in Seattle. The coffee is OUT OF THIS WORLD. My favorite is the Mexican Mocha but I also enjoy vanilla or caramel lattes. Absolutely decadent. The cafe also has a recharging vibe that can make anyone feel better. I love this place and recommend it to anyone living in the UDistrict or just passing through.

Great coffee and food. Excellent service, too!

Great BLTA and lattes, currently a walk up window.

Great drinks, the coffee is indescribable. I also got an everything bagel which was so fulfilling but not over-filling. Love it! Will definitely visit again soon

Super friendly staff. excellent americano!

Delicious drinks and quality ingredients. Would definitely go there all the time. Cute selection of baked goods. Looks as though they make it there fresh? Which is super cool

Food is delicious, coffee is yummy. The atmosphere is cool! Ill be back again.

Lovely place

I like this place. Pretty good coffee and tasty snacks. I appreciate that they have savory options. Good location, cozy vibes, and nice friendly staff. Can be a little crowded at certain times so dont count on getting a table right away

Very friendly warm staff. excellent americano’!

I always love going here. I work a night shift, and getting off in the morning to come to Ugly Mug for some coffee and breakfast.The staff is always very friendly and kind, the coffee (and tea) is amazing. And Ive had one of their breakfast sandwiches and it was awesome.Their aesthetic is pretty unique, not hipster, but really funky and fun.

The coffee at Ugly Mug has remained my favorite for my entirety of life in Seattle. The employees remember you and never over charge, they always work with you to ensure you are satisfied, their vegan soups are always AMAZING and the bread given with it is phenomenal as well. I have had my day warmed by these people and the smiles they share. They roast their coffee on site so its always fresh and they even have a breakfast and lunch menu that will knock you out of the park. I will always love this shop and the memories it holds for me and my other friends who regular it.

TL;DR: Good food and drink options, rather unpleasant staff, small space.Starting with the good: The coffee here is lovely, the menu options are great, and the food is delicious.Unfortunately, in the numerous times Ive come here, Ive been rather put off by the attitudes of the employees. I often feel like they act like Ive just disturbed them from something more important. Theyre curt and cliquish feeling. Its uncomfortable.Additionally, they once made my latte without steaming the milk all of the way through. Only the very top was warm, and you could feel the cold milk through the cup, under the sleeve. I only realized this once I was out the door. They seemed to be in a rush to get my drink out even though the tiny cafe was relatively empty and there was no line.

Ah, this place is so cozy! My ex showed it to me, definitely got them New York vibes!

Their waffle is AMAZING, is has lavender whipped cream, which I surprisingly loved, and fresh strawberries. I would also recommend the salmon and dill bagel for lovers of lox. One thing on the menu I would advise against would be a chai latte there, mine was more like just straight up tea than a latte.

The coffee here is unrivaled in the city. And the food is fantastic.Try to show up right when they pull the chocolate chip cookies out of the oven.

Cute place..nice coffee.. avocado toast can improve.

I have tried and tried to call and find out about any holiday hours on Christmas Eve and they do not pick up their phone, neither does their voice mail work .....far to inefficient for an established business. In the first place their hours should be listed on their website for Christmas Eve and Christmas..then all this could be avoided!

This cafe serves a really great lox bagel sandwich, surprisingly enough it is quite difficult to find a restaurant who does this. Many restaurants usually go to heavy on the capers, cream cheese or something besides the lox, but ugly mug does a great job with theirs. The coffee on the other hand isnt really anything special, its about the same as any other cafe. I go sometimes just for the lox bagel sandwich.

Cozy atmosphere as long as you get there early enough to get a seat! Very busy but thats because the coffee is good and they let students stay here for hours. Good, small cafe.

I always just get a bagel because I eat breakfast on the go. Really good house cream cheese, comfy place, they upped their espresso game lately. They do pretty well.

Amazing food, great customer service. This is one of my favorite places to go for lunch during work. Its a small space though so it can get a bit crowded during the busier hours.

Lovely little space with simple food options and great coffee... Cool place to hang out and/or study

A well chosen set of breakfast menu items, a cozy cafe, good coffee, and excellent customer service make this cafe a hidden treasure of the U District.

This place is great in terms of food and coffee. but Id skip during the quarter if students are there... gets very full very quickly.

Very small! Kinda hard to find but good thing i was down for adventure and something new!

Nice coffeeshop and my London Fog was good (Tazo teabag). However, the place was absolutely packed and very small. Most people were there to work, so no one got up in the 20 minutes I waited. Eventually had to leave to find somewhere with open seats. Wouldnt recommend at peak times (I went on a Sunday)

I recently discovered this coffee shop. Its got a very small and homey atmosphere. They have great small batch roast espresso and really kind and knowledgeable baristas. Youd be remiss if you didnt order the lavender whip cream Belgian waffle with your coffee!

Order an iced lavender London fog here. It’s the tea drinker’s answer to an iced coffee, and it is magical.

Cozy vibes, nice baristas, and fun atmosphere. Im only giving it 4 stars because the coffee isnt great. Its not bad, just mostly mediocre.

Great atmosphere and this place the most delectable avocado toast!

Great place to go to finish up some work. It is a little small and hard to find the first time, but totally worth it! I use to steady here all the time while I was a student. They have great coffee and the food there is also delcious.

Busy coffee shop. Excellent soups, but rarely any space to sit nowadays. Too many people working on laptops over lunchtime.Better than average coffee.

Great coffee. Great avocado toast. Great focaccia sandwich. Good wifi. Seating can be tight.

Very good coffee and espresso drinks. Solid kitchen with very tasty food. Just know the coffee is acidic and that doesnt appeal to everyone.

This cozy coffee shop understands the tenants of good service. They value their customers and the staff is pleasant. They went way out of their way to make sure I was content with my order.

Good cold brew with heavy cream. great end to class.

This is best coffee house Ive been to in the U District. A comfy couch, warm atmosphere, friendly and accepting staff (they even allowed my well mannered dog in), and the most fantastic Green Tea almond milk latte. Pure ambrosia! I stayed two hours and had two of them.

Yea. Its a really cute cafe that is tucked away in the corner. Its usually a great place to study or relax and the coffee is great. Theyve also got great local goodies

Nice place!

Went here on a whim once and its one of my favorite in the U district now. The interior is small and lots of students camp out for hours at a time so sometimes finding a seat is difficult. Coffee and matcha latte are wonderful and staff is pleasant.

Good coffee, great croissant sandwiches, friendly service, good place for coffee date, has a nice simple vibe!

Great coffee with a variety of whole sale coffees as well. Apparently they roast their own coffee here, and it is mm mm worth it. The only reason this place is not 5 star is because they dont serve sandwiches like they used to.. But they still do have one hell of a cup of joe, and you can sit there and read a book while sipping your cup.

Great spot for hanging out and studying. More for instagram aesthetics than for coffee nerds. Decaf espresso was burnt and my milk was over steamed.

Great little coffee shop. The coffee is way better than what you will get a Starbucks and they have a great little food menu for breakfast and lunch.

The best coffee shop in the city. Even when it is bad it is still head and shoulders above everything else. There is a difference between actually having personality and trying to have personality. This place is the real deal.

Solid coffee, a little expensive but thats what its like in seattle so its not outrageous. The atmosphere is also very good.

Ugly mug is an eclectic little coffee roaster with a fun mascot based on the buildings facade. Great atmosphere and rich coffee.