Ugly Mug Cafe ★ Reviewer recommended
3 local reviewers checked this · Reviewer score 7.1/10 · ✓ Checked recently (Oct 5)
Local verdict: “Best for: people who care about the coffee and a coffee-and-pastry stop.”
Dine-inBreakfastWheelchair accessible
Micro‑roaster coffee haven in Seattle’s University District; the butterscotch iced latte and banana cream matcha are fan favorites, and the Ugly Mug Blend delivers citrus‑chocolate notes. A reviewer noted it’s a nice little cafe with cozy seating, and the tiny space (about six tables) offers fast Wi‑Fi, budget‑friendly prices and takeout, though seats fill quickly.
Hours · Open now
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Known for: Avocado toast · Smoked salmon bagel · Chai latte · Shakshuka · Banana cream latte · Waffle · Royal milk tea · Banana cream matcha
Phone: +1 206-547-3219
A favorite study spot near UW with a wide coffee lineup including matcha and hojicha lattes, a homey feel, and fast, friendly service.
The reviewer describes a small artisan roaster offering standout coffee and pastries, and calls it a neighborhood gem worth visiting.
The Rose Royal Milk Tea is a standout among their coffee and tea drinks, and the sandwiches are great too.
The chai latte stood out as unusually spicy, in a good way.
The butterscotch iced latte with oat milk impressed a first-time visitor enough to call this a regular spot.
One visitor ranks its hazelnut latte as the city's best.
Calls it the best chai latte they have found, reliably good hot or iced, lavender or classic.
Says a cup from this cafe plus a stroll around the UW campus makes for an excellent morning, living up to none of the ugly in its name.
Rates the lavender latte 9/10, saying the coffee flavor alone nearly overwhelmed them with joy.