Crema's Take
“Cardoon's playful German-Chinese fusion menu and creative non-alcoholic spirits set it apart from Seattle's typical coffee shop scene—try the savory brick toast with Chinese sausage and cumin or the yuzu vanilla tonic if you want something genuinely unexpected. The pastries and small bites match the quality of the coffee, and the welcoming, adult-oriented atmosphere makes it equally suited for a solo work session or meeting a friend, plus there's actually parking and outdoor seating, which is rare in Ballard.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →A small cafe that specializes in non-alcoholic spirits, craft coffee, and absolutely lovely bakery and small bites. The atmosphere is welcoming and adult. Around the side by the bus bins there are a few thematic coloring books and pencils, origami instructions and paper, and…
Visited this lovely cafe in Ballard! Heard it’s a German-Chinese fusion spot with creative flavors. We ordered the savory brick toast with zucchini, Chinese sausage, cream cheese, and a hint of cumin, such a unique and surprisingly delicious combination. Also tried their honey…
One of my favorite cafes in the city! One of those rare cafes where both the food and the drinks are equally good. The breakfast sandwich and the yuzu vanilla tonic are my favorite. Everyone who works here is super sweet too!
We were visiting from out of town and stumbled on Cardoon, and I'm really happy we did. The food, drinks, and staff were fantastic and I'll definitely be coming back when I'm back in town. The German and Chinese spin on food dishes was really interesting. The tomato and egg…
Love this spot! Very unique menu offerings and everything we’ve tried here has been amazing. The tea and specialty drink options are all great with some very creative flavor profiles! I love the extra attention to tea, non alcoholic beverages, and caffeine free options. The…
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