Crema's Take
“Cafe Soleil pulls double duty as both a serious breakfast-and-brunch destination and a surprisingly accomplished Ethiopian restaurant, all run by an owner who's been perfecting the formula for over 30 years. The coffee runs hot and bold, the pastries are reliably excellent, and the natural light-filled space actually feels like a neighborhood gathering spot rather than just another caffeine pit stop. Fair warning: consistency can be uneven depending on who's behind the espresso machine, but when it clicks, this place genuinely delivers.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab, 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 →Absolutely incredible Ethiopian food!! Cafe Soleil is now one of our favorite restaurants in the Seattle area, and we were happy to learn the owner has been serving amazing food here for 30+ years. We'll be visiting anytime we're in Madrona :) Thank you!
No nonsense breakfast spot for the weekend. Tasty frittata, well dressed salad, crunchy bread. Big hot bold Americano. Neighborhood gem and a great alternative if hi-spot’s wait is long, btw. :)
Three total amateur kids, probably high schoolers, making absolutely the worst coffee I've had in ages and incredibly mediocre food. Service is painfully slow, food eventually arrived but without cutlery, asked for salt and pepper and it never came, asked for sugar and it never…
Kuri and her staff are amazing! This is my favorite spot in this neighborhood. Service and atmosphere are welcoming and pleasant. The food is amazing-- both brunch and dinner menus offer great flavors. Highly recommend the Yellow Split Pea Alit'cha W'et and the Eggplant Tomato…
I think this is a good neighborhood gem! Went for brunch and the place was cute had lots of natural light and plenty people but no wait on Mother’s Day. Food wise I didn’t think it was anything special or wowed me but again if you’re looking for something more simple and light…
Crema Reviews
You might also like
Hotwire Coffeehouse
★ 4.5 (242)
Hotwire's signature drinks, particularly the beloved Sasquatch, are worth…
Volunteer Park Cafe & Pantry
★ 4.4 (1,042)
Volunteer Park Cafe nails the fundamentals—their espresso has that velvety…
The Stonehouse Cafe
★ 4.2 (1,200)
The Stonehouse Cafe nails the brunch game with massive, butter-soaked chicken…
Alki Coffee Co.
★ 4.1 (121)
Alki Coffee Co. thrives on its unbeatable beachfront location with sweeping…