Cardoon

Looking for a café that’s a little different? Check out Cardoon in Ballard. It is less about grabbing a quick coffee and more about making it a whole experience. Think Chinese and German-inspired eats paired with excellent coffee, creative teas, and zero-proof cocktails so good you would swear they are the real deal. It is the kind of place where you can hang with friends, knock out some work, or just sip a seaweed latte and soak in the moment.

And the food? Oh, man. The rose cookies offer a nutty, floral taste that is hard to resist. The lava chocolate chip cookies? Gooey perfection. Then there is the Rye bread with potato salad and herbed butter: savory, rich, and packed with an umami punch you did not know you needed.

Coffee fans, you will love this: Cardoon is a multi-roaster spot, so the beans are always top-notch, fresh, and switched up to keep things interesting. Add in some friendly baristas and a relaxed atmosphere, and it is pretty much your new favorite place.