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Mr. West Cafe Bar

Mr. West Cafe Bar is a small chain of coffee shops in Seattle, Washington. There are three locations, as of February 2023. The original cafe operates in the Denny Triangle area and an outpost opened in the University District's University Village in 2019.

Mr. West Cafe Bar
Exterior of the coffee shop in Seattle's Madrona neighborhood, 2024
Restaurant information
Food typeAmerican[1]
CitySeattle
StateWashington
CountryUnited States
Websitemrwestcafebar.com

Description

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Mr. West Cafe Bar is a small chain of coffee shops in Seattle. In addition to coffee and espresso drinks, cafes serve breakfast sandwiches (including a croissant egg variety), cheeses,[2] fancy toasts, pastries,[3] salads, sandwiches, beer,[4] wine,[5][6] and other cocktails, such as one matcha-based drink.[7][8] Other speciality drinks include the cereal milk cappuccino,[9] the coffee egg cream,[10] coconut cream lattes, and cardamom tonics.[11] The Mr. Breakfast has two boiled eggs, bacon, toast, avocado, and potatoes.[12] The tuna melt has gouda cheese and Mama Lil’s peppers,[11] and the Mediterranean street fries have feta and chickpeas.[13] Among seasonal salads is the harvest corn salad with roasted sweet corn and delicata squash.[7]

According to Seattle Refined, the interior of the downtown Seattle location "exudes warm wood tones throughout, with features like the occasional plant and printed publication for sale in the entry way".[14] Eater Seattle has described the interior as mid-century modern.[15] The location at University Village, in the University District, is approximately the same size the original but has "higher ceilings and a bevy of indoor-outdoor spaces, like a hidden-away patio with an outdoor fireplace ... and cafe tables on the courtyard side, with much of the exterior shrouded in vines and greenery", according to Seattle Metropolitan.[16] The outpost's interior has many plants.[10] Mr. West hosts happy hour.[7]

History

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Soni Davé-Schock and Henri Shock own the business.[16][17] The original Mr. West opened in downtown Seattle's Eighth and Olive Building.[5][6] In early 2019, the business announced plans to expand to University Village.[16] Originally slated to open on July 4,[18][19] the outpost began operating later in the month,[4][20] in the space previously occupied by Mrs. Cook's.[21] The outpost has two La Marzocco KB90s.[22] There are three locations, as of February 2023.[12]

Reception

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The Madrona shop's interior, 2024

Aimee Rizzo included Mr. West in The Infatuation's 2018 overview of "where to get brunch if you hate brunch".[3] In 2023, she included the business in a list of Seattle's best cafes for working[23] and an overview of the city's best happy hours.[24] In Seattle Metropolitan's 2021 overview of a dozen "destination" coffee shops, Allecia Vermillion said the cafes "have a particular knack for specialty coffee drinks that appeal to coffee snobs and sweet enthusiasts alike".[25] Eater Seattle's Megan Hill included Mr. West in a list of the city's best coffee shops for snacks.[13] In Time Out's 2021 overview of Seattle's best coffee, Jen Woo wrote, "Come for an Instagram moment, stay for the drinks. With contemporary design, luxe finishings, artsy vignettes, and beautifully plated food, Mr. West Cafe Bar is the perfect place to snap a pic and find a delicious drink."[26] In 2023, Charles Mudede included the Mr. Breakfast in The Stranger's overview of the city's best "bites" for $15 or less.[12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rizzo, Aimee. "Mr. West Cafe Bar". The Infatuation. Archived from the original on September 21, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  2. ^ Hill, Megan (2017-05-05). "3 Places to Try in Seattle This Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-29". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-09-23. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  3. ^ a b "Where To Get Brunch If You Hate Brunch - Seattle". The Infatuation. 2022-01-21. Archived from the original on 2023-12-09. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  4. ^ a b Brown, Nick (2019-08-19). "Back to School with Mr. West and Campos Coffee in Seattle's University Village". Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine. Archived from the original on 2022-09-27. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  5. ^ a b Streefkerk, Mark Van (2016-10-06). "Great New Coffee Shops in the Seattle Area". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-11-29. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  6. ^ a b "Bottlehouse Owners Open All-Day Cafe Mr. West Downtown | Seattle Restaurants". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2021-11-28. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  7. ^ a b c "This new U Village spot serves up food and drinks with style". king5.com. 2019-10-07. Archived from the original on 2020-08-08. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  8. ^ "Mr. West Cafe Bar: a matcha and chamomile oasis". The Daily of the University of Washington. 2024-02-07. Archived from the original on 2024-03-17. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  9. ^ Mongrain, Rebecca (2017-03-09). "7 Underrated, Unusual Coffee Drinks You Should Be Ordering". Seattle Refined. Archived from the original on 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  10. ^ a b Anderson, Heather Arndt (2020-03-10). "Rethink Plant-Based Dining: These Restaurants and Bars Have Incredible Houseplants and Florals". Sunset Magazine. Archived from the original on 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  11. ^ a b Knickerbocker, Kelly (2021-06-02). "Top Spots to Eat and Drink Along the Burke-Gilman Trail". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-11-04. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  12. ^ a b c Guo, Ann; Mudede, Charles; Krieg, Hannah; Michelman, Jordan; Huygen, Meg van; Seling, Megan. "The Best Bites for Every Price: $15 and Under". The Stranger. Archived from the original on 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  13. ^ a b Hill, Megan (2021-06-18). "The Best Coffee Shop Bites in Seattle". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  14. ^ Lewis, Joshua (2015-12-12). "Mr. West is in the building (no not Kanye)". Seattle Refined. Archived from the original on 2016-03-13. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  15. ^ Joffe, Dylan (2017-01-25). "Downtown's Newest Daytime Options Liven Up Lunch". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  16. ^ a b c "All-Day Cafe Mr. West Heads to University Village". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-01-25. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  17. ^ Stiles, Marc (March 26, 2021). "PANDEMIC WHIPLASHL Popular Mr. West Cafe Bar hangs on in downtown Seattle". Puget Sound Business Journal. Archived from the original on March 27, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  18. ^ Hill, Megan (2019-05-08). "The U Village's New All-Day Cafe Opens July 4". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-09-30. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  19. ^ Hill, Megan (2019-07-03). "Opening Delayed for U Village's Upcoming All-Day Cafe". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  20. ^ "Mr. West Unveils Its New U Village Location". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  21. ^ Hill, Megan (2019-01-28). "Downtown's Favorite All-Day Cafe Expands to the U Village". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  22. ^ "Build-Outs Of Summer: Mr. West Cafe Bar University Village In Seattle, WA | Sprudge Coffee". Sprudge. 2019-09-12. Archived from the original on 2024-03-17. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  23. ^ "The 19 Best Seattle Cafes To Work In - Seattle". The Infatuation. 2022-01-21. Archived from the original on 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  24. ^ "The Seattle Happy Hour Directory - Seattle". The Infatuation. 2022-01-21. Archived from the original on 2023-11-29. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  25. ^ "The Best Coffee Shops in Seattle". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-11-07. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  26. ^ "17 Great Spots for Coffee in Seattle". Time Out Seattle. 2021-12-28. Archived from the original on 2022-10-21. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
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