Makeda & Mingus ★ Reviewer recommended
3 local reviewers checked this · Reviewer score 7.6/10 · ✓ Checked recently (Oct 4)
Local verdict: “Best for: people who care about the coffee.”
Dine-inBreakfastDessertsWheelchair accessible
Dog‑friendly neighborhood café with whimsical drinks; the Rose Latte, made with fresh ground cardamom, sits beside a cold Toddy and the Thursday home‑cooked Indian dinner featuring chicken curry. Reviewers call it all the best things in a neighborhood coffee shop. With cheap prices, outdoor seating and free Wi‑Fi, it’s a welcoming spot for locals and their pups.
Hours · Closed now
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Known for: Ginger lemon zinger · Cherry matcha spritzer · South indian dinner · Pomegranate mimosa · Hibiscus refresher · South indian thali · Cardamom latte · Thai iced tea
Phone: +1 206-782-1489
Reviewers note the shop sources its macarons from Black Magic Sweets, a detail one poster loves.
One poster describes it as a delightful neighborhood shop, woman-owned and South-Asian-run, worth a morning visit.
Another declares the chai latte fabulous.
One poster describes the coffee as excellent.
A coffee-industry poster calls it a great Seattle coffee spot and mentions their beans are stocked there.
Another says anyone seeking great coffee and macarons need look no further.
One visitor describes a welcoming, dog-friendly café with kind staff, plus South Indian food served Thursday evenings.
One poster credits the overall neighborhood vibes, awesome service, and great coffee.
A Facebook reviewer describes a lovely neighborhood spot in Phinney Ridge for cafe and coffee.