Uptown Espresso - Magnolia

Exploring to the Uptown Espresso in Magnolia, I was happy to find the parking lot on the side of the building a little under half full when I arrived around 7:37 a.m. this morning, Wednesday 26 July 2023. The inside was quiet and had a few other patrons. Looking over the displayed food options and beverage menu I went with a mini coffee cake bundt, an espresso, and an oatmeal cookie. The total with a tip was under twenty dollars. The worker behind the counter was friendly and orderly in taking and filling my order.Both food items were tasty. The coffee cake bundt was a little on the denser side for a coffee cake and I enjoyed the frosting/icing. It had a flavor that complemented the coffee flavor and sweetness of the cake without overpowering it. For the oatmeal cookie, it contained raisins, white chocolate chips and a green item (chopped pumpkin seeds perhaps). It was sweet and neither too heavy nor rich. I got a good energy burst from the espresso without a crash later. The flavor was on-point.

Respect! In a town filled with great local roasters and coffee shops, I want to call out the Uptown in Magnolia. Uptown was my first home, a coffee hangout/work/networking place away from home when I was shopping for my condo ten years ago when I was shopping for a condo. The team at the Magnolia Uptown makes it a point to remember everyone's favorite when they come to the counter. They are knowledgeable about the roasts, have great recommendations, and have better taste in music.Highly recommend.

I think it's a very nice coffee shop with excellent service and tasty snacks. The pastries are decent - I did not care for the texture of the almond cookie but I am probably not the target market for this. I'd love to see healthier pastries (with multi grain flours, seeds and sweetened with honey or coconut). But I think this is one of the better coffee shops in the area.

Delicious coffee and food. I used to frequent this cafe when I worked nearby, and now just pop in when I'm in the area because they have the best espresso. Today was the first time I've ever used their restroom though. Yikes.Not only was the toilet seat actually barely attached so you slid right off, but the trash was overflowing onto the floor and the paper towels were just tossed on top of the dispenser so you had to touch a wet roll to pull more out. At least they had soap I guess? Disappointing for the upscale area.

Uptown espresso magnolia is a great little neighborhood coffee shop across the street from the Seattle based mermaid and red holiday cup place. The espresso is delicious. They offer alternative dairy milks and a lot of flavor options - even lavender!! Full selection of sandwiches for breakfast or lunch. I recommended the egg white veggie wrap which is delicious!! Many pastries also are out for selection. They just started serving beer and wine for late afternoon or evening meetings and hanging out with friends. Overall, uptown espresso is a fun place to hang out with friends and get some high quality beverages and delicious bites.

Went here several times while staying in Magnolia - the staff is lovely, and there are lots of seats to work. They have free wifi and lots of plugs. The coffee is solid as well. My only feedback is that they do not carry any vegan options, neither with their baked goods or sandwich/lunch items (they do offer milk alternatives, but for an .80 charge.) For a city like Seattle that prides itself on sustainability and being eco-conscious, I was very surprised that there wasn't a single food item offered that is or can be made vegan (avocado toast? coconut yogurt? a salad?) Even the french bakery across the street has amazing vegan croissants! It would be great if this chain would consider adding some options that are better for both animals and the planet. I hope they will consider doing so soon!

Should have seen the overall reviews before trying but still wanted to give this place a go since I was in the area.Cappuccino was pretty bad. The coffee beans were burnt. You could taste the burnt notes in every sip. Only saving grace was the polite and courteous host. This place is a serious miss.

I am a fan of this place!! The atmosphere right when you walk in is incredible. Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. Love everything on the menu!! I have not had anything that I didn't like. Hot chocolate is so sweet and yummy. Great place to stop by to grab a quick drink or stay and get some work done!! The bathroom smelt incredible and was super clean. I'll definitely be coming here regularly.

When I arrived on a Sunday afternoon in hopeful expectation of a warm drink and a shot (or three) of caffeine, my optimism began to wane almost as soon as I walked in. (It's been more than six years since I've been in any Uptown Espresso, but my memories were of cozy, clean, lively coffee shops with a selection of delicious drinks.) This afternoon, Uptown Espresso looked dingy and dark. The meager couple persons dotted around the place mostly sat solemnly, as the sole employee wrestled a trash bag. I stood patiently at the counter for several minutes, with no acknowledgment from the employee. Finally, the trash was adequately wrestled and it was time for me to make my request at the counter from the lackluster worker. (Perhaps it was the end of his shift and his coworkers all called out sick that day. He was neither mean nor rude, just not cheerful.) I placed my simple coffee order. To my dismay, there was no dairy milk at all. Completely out. To their credit, there were numerous non-dairy options. My drink turned out warm and drinkable, but definitely not worth a repeat. I picked up a pair of cookies to share with my family, and while expensive, they were tasty. (The worker was unable to identify one type of cookie I pointed out, but the mystery cookie was good, too.) No cash accepted. Is this legal? And finally, to go along with the dingy feeling of the shop, the bathroom was an even greater mess. Gross. It definitely could have used a clean. Was it cleaned that day? The day before? The week before? Who could tell... TL; DRPros: Tasty cookiesCons: Dingy & could use a clean Lackluster employee (perhaps not well trained/prepped?) No dairy milk (ran out that day) Does not accept cash Dirty bathroom

Terrible coffee would not recommend! Been here several times and each time I've been served bitter coffee drinks...It's like the barista can't pull shots. Don't waste your money here!! 0/10