Crema's Take
“Ampersand pulls off the rare trick of being genuinely excellent at everything—the espresso is sharp and clean, the pastries are legitimately good, and they make proper sandwiches instead of relying on one gimmick. The vibe is low-key and welcoming (dogs welcome, families welcome, people who just want to sit for hours welcome), with a small grocery selection that makes it feel more like a neighborhood anchor than a typical cafe. It's the kind of place you'll return to constantly once you discover it, especially if you're walking the Alki waterfront.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, outdoor seating 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 →Ampersand Café is just an easy win every time. Great coffee, tasty sandwiches, awesome pastries, and they even have little grocery basics like milk when you need it. Super chill vibe, and the fact that they hand out dog treats makes it even better. Honestly the best neighborhood…
Sadistic barista ruins day; should be fired. Last Sunday, I joined a friend who was staying in West Seattle to get rest and relaxation for his chronic, serious illness. After a long walk along the chilly waterfront, we stopped to warm up with espresso at Ampersand Cafe. We…
This place is amazing. I can’t believe I never knew it was here. I was walking to Natalie’s On Alki, which is one of my favorite places besides Alki coffee and I found this place. Everything is amazing and it’s such a cool vibe. Pastries are great. The chai is in Houzz and…
A very pleasant little cafe--I ordered chai tea and a bagel sandwich, and I was not disappointed with either. It was not the best food I have had in seattle, and the space inside is rather cramped, but the day was dreary and drenched, and I simply wanted a warm place to go and…
I have enjoyed every visit! Great coffee, tasty food, and a ton of really good sandwich options. I love that this cafe has small pastries AND actual sandwiches - everything you need! They also have a really large drink menu, with tons of special drinks, syrups, and alternative…
Crema Reviews
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