Aster Coffeelounge, Seattle, Washington Restaurant Details

Food:

They used to have a very friendly and nice staff, above average coffee and interesting baked goods.

They recently hired someone who is surly and I'm frankly worried might be prone to violence. I can't, in good conscience, recommend this place anymore.

Food:

Best place to study and caffinate in Ballard. Lots of outlets along the benches and many small tables. Open late (10 pm). Amazing hummus plate-- and I've had enough to know. Clover drip coffee, while expensive, is so tasty!

Food:

Great coffee from a clover machine

Food:

Great coffee and pastries, but a bit pricier than most. Staff is incredibly friendly and personable; can't say enough good about them. The atmosphere and space is tasteful, open and comfortable.

HOWEVER, the wireless at Aster will make you ache for the days of dial up. It's literally that poky and erratic, though they have made small improvements lately.

The food has improved recently as well. I'm not one to usually dine much beyond a muffin or pastry when in coffee shops but the aromas at the Aster can convert you.

It's just a block off the "beaten path" preferred by people visiting "Historic Ballard" but that doesn't seem to have stopped them from slowly building a following.

Food:

The coffee and food here is extremely good. Breakfast sandwiches are to die for and pastries are heavenly. Fair trade coffee--- Clover produced.
Free wi-fi, newspapers and congenila atmosphere!