Crema's Take
“Ballard Kiss Cafe pulls off the rare trick of being equally serious about espresso and sandwiches, with standouts like the Kiss Creation and Mother Clucker that justify a detour on their own. The vibe is genuinely welcoming—staff greet you immediately, you can grab any seat in the house, and the crowd skews toward regulars who clearly know what they're doing. If you want a legitimately excellent lunch sandwich paired with properly pulled shots in a place that actually feels like community rather than transaction, this is the spot.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Dog friendly. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Ten out of ten cool spot with friendly folks, tons of beer, and delicious food.
Porgy sandwich with brie basically that tasted as if the brie was in the fridge too long. The jambalaya was good.
Why did it take me so long to walk into this wonderful place? Leaving this review so y'all don't make the same mistake I made. I sat at a high top and the bartender greeted me as soon as I walked in. She was warm and friendly and brought over a menu but turns out she recognized…
Literally one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had!! I was expecting to order at the front and to sit down after, so I was pleasantly surprised when the man at the front said I could sit anywhere and brought a menu & water to me. More of a bar feel than cafe, but still…
This was a great spot for lunch, all of their sandwiches or wraps were delicious. Especially delicious were the Kiss Creation, the Mother Clucker, and the Tree Hugger. Also, the Crack Pretzel is wonderful! Free refills for Arnold Palmers and Iced Tea. Both wait staff were very…
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