Zoka Coffee Roaster & Tea Co

This place is hopping and is very popular with the student crowd. Nice energy. Unfortunately the latte was not to my taste - bitter and acidic. If you like Stumptown style, this is your place. The chai latte was also too light and lacked the “chai” flavour. Also the “please” and “thank you” are checked at the door. So very unlike Seattle.

When I was in high school 10+ years ago I used to come here and use your free internet, because of this I have a place to study and enjoy your great coffee, now 10+ years later, I’m happy that you are still here, so much good memories. I love the atmosphere and the coffee here, the server is super nice, highly recommended.

I ordered a cardamom mocha latte based on the suggestion. It was ok. I did have to add sugar

I also got a blueberry muffins. Was a touch on the dry side. I was hungry so I forgot to get a pic

We were there waiting for a friend, we ordered coffee and ground beans. The coffee was excellent, and in a few days I'll find out how coffee from the beans taste.
One comment about the atmosphere - it's an ideal place to work alone. That's to say it was pretty quiet when we were there, despite there being quite a few people busy on their laptops. So when our friend came in, our talking pretty much filled the place! Perhaps that's just the crowd that shows up in the morning?

I walked in about an hour before closing time and there was plenty of seating available. My first impression was that this seemed like a good place to work given the copious amount of outlets available. I was honestly surprised by how spaced out all the furnishings were. Their long, worn wooden tables and benches could easily fit six people per side. Since it was so warm outside I ordered an Iced Mocha and thought it was pretty solid. Next time I'll probably try the Honey Cardamom Latte or Aztec Mocha.

The only gripe I can think of is that WiFi is only free for the first hour. Whether or not this policy was set to generate extra income, disincentivize people from occupying tables all day, or something else entirely it definitely dissuaded me from staying very long this time. Maybe I'll come back next time with a textbook or drawing pad.

A long slow decline into mediocrity. What used to be peak Seattle coffee shop is now merely adequate. The old, classic full wood decor is great, but the counter is cheap and soulless. The back room, with a majority of the seating, seems permanently closed. They no longer bake on-site, and the food they have was gone by 11am.

But worse than all that is the disappearance of the coffee culture. In the hour I spent there, not a single person ordered anything other than a drip or latte. No pour-overs, no French press, nothing that celebrates the coffee itself. The drip I got was fine... A step above Starbucks, but nothing to go out of my way for.

Loved their Mocha Coffee! Used to be a secret recipe from owner Jeff but sadly not available temporarily due to COVID. Hang tight and we’ll come back for it after COVID get contained! Still a great Mocha for breakfast or treat after morning exercise! Don’t miss it if you happen to be around! 😃

Didn't like their espresso.
They have free wifi (it says for 3 hours)
Good place to study.

Their mochas are delicious. They have decaf espresso drinks which I enjoy in the Very popular place, when I went on a Saturday at 3pm all the seats were full.

I visited the university place location and fell in love. The space is really cool, low impact mellow.... Everything about it is low impact