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January 2023 by Bisbeticone
This was our “give me a break” moment at BeBop Waffle Shop in West Seattle. The place is tiny and crowded, and the ordering system is frustratingly slow. When people are waiting online to order, it’s impossible to get past the front door—there just isn’t room to pass. Almost all the tables, maybe five or six, are four-tops, which are typically shared by two separate parties of two. You pay first, which means you also have to tip first, well before you know what the service is going to be like. (Spoiler: they bring you your food. That’s it. Not water, sugar, or anything else; no one checks back with you after the food comes. Ever.) We sat next to another couple. They had napkins and syrup; we didn’t. When our food came, we asked for syrup for our waffles. “You’re at a four-top,” said the food porter (by no means a waitress), “so you’ll have to share condiments. I’m so sorry.” Reader, she wasn’t sorry. I was sorry. I was sorry that we’d just paid $43 for waffles and coffee, and she couldn’t bring us another freaking container of syrup so we didn’t have to ask strangers to hand over theirs. I know. I should have made a fuss, but by now we’re all terrified of being labeled “Karen” (gender is no object) even when we’re paying money that we’ve worked hard for and are being treated unreasonably by people whose job is to provide a good or service. We’ve been cowed into not being “mean to the help,” even when the “help” is incompetent or indifferent. But I’m turning over a new leaf today. Call me Karen all you want. This b.s. about having to be thankful for—and tip for—lousy service has to come to an end. I’m not taking it anymore—and I’ll never be back to BeBop and their “so sorry” servers. Take your money elsewhere. (Oh, and by the way, their “Belgian” waffles aren’t.)
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October 2021 by Meg Savlov
so glad you're here! great waffles!! great cooks!
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September 2021 by Kari Christensen
Omg everything was great I had the vegan field roast cornbread waffle.
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June 2021 by Lilypad518
I really wanted to love this place but I might just have ordered the wrong thing. I got the Rainbow waffle —I thought it was going to have fruits in it but instead it was fruity cereal. I can see some people liking it but I am personally not a fan of this dish—it is way too cereal-y but it looks cool though. I saw some people getting their sandwiches and those looked delicious. I wish I got the sandwiches instead.
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May 2021 by Patrick Joos
delightful service. love the waffles. everything was just right
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May 2021 by Sean Moore
Great food !! Great coffee and atmosphere as well!!
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May 2021 by Christine Kurjan
What a great spot! Bebop has creative and substantial waffle plates, and I'm entranced with the german breakfast pudding. Swell space (with flower shop) and people.
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March 2021 by Veronnica
Friendly staff. Fun twist on classic breakfast with great coffee and espresso drinks. The support great causes that you can participate in if you choose. Seems community focused.
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January 2021 by Melissa Mossar
Great food and service! Very quick for take out, follow all COVID precautions. Cute shop with great dog decor!
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November 2020 by Thomas Dotinga
Great little shop! Cardamom Late was awesome! Fun to look flowers in connected floral shop while waiting for food and/or drink!
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March 2020 by Mark Davis
One of my favorite places in the neighborhood!
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February 2020 by Toni Wells
The service is very gracious, there is a queen-friendly vibe, the waffles are delicious, the drinks are good, and I love the cream of wheat pudding. It was so good I had it two days in a row.
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February 2020 by Matthew Arnold
That breakfast sandwich may have been the best I've ever had. Unbelievable food and pleasant service. I will be back here again and again.
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February 2020 by Christine K.
Outstanding service from the Barista and kitschy atmosphere. Also has a local florist, on site! ☕?
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February 2020 by Joshua Lane
A great place to start the day (especially on the weekends) in the Admiralty Neighborhood! Visitors from around the world are always welcome and appreciated, too!
