February 2023 by Shelby Gage
The coffee shop where everybody knows your name. This place is like the Cheers of coffee. Gorgeous inside, the coffee is good, the pastry selection was fun, and the sandwiches are excellent. We are new to the area, but the baristas knew nearly everyone local that walked in. Very sweet ☺️Food: 4/5
February 2023 by Ivy Akers
I love this place. The espresso is consistently excellent, milk consistency and temp is on... These guys are doing coffee right. I will insert a request for gluten free options for snacking ?Food: 5/5
February 2023 by Julia Zelman
Great coffee and pastry served by nice people. The only disadvantage is that it's such a popular place to work, you might have trouble finding a spot--but then again, I've always managed to sit somewhere. I recommend the oddly named Director Snail.Food: 5/5
January 2023 by Abi M
Cozy shop with great coffee. Very limited seating due to small space but I think if they rearranged the tables and got rid of the bulky furniture set (lol) it could be improved. Great playlist and friendly staff!Food: 4/5
January 2023 by Mah Zad
Robust espresso drinks at this beautifully furnished coffee house. Loved their blueberry danish but the plain croissant was bland.
December 2022 by Luba Kogan
Venture Coffee is a place I often visit when in Ballard. We get our standard oat milk lattes and their delicious Egg, Cheese, & Bacon Bun. These pics aren't pretty, but let me tell you the flavors are so good, you'll be happy I posted this horrible picture. Bacon, egg, havarti cheese, arugula, and (the most delicious) garlic aioli. Pro tip: add hot sauce to the sandwich. Just trust me - go and enjoy!
November 2022 by Jason Chuei
Chill vibes with dark brown woody decor and plants spotted throughout. Friendly staff. The front windows open up, which I can imagine would be great during summer. Had the matcha latte, which was well made and tasty.
October 2022 by E
Great breakfast and coffee spot. Gorgeous playlists to keep you chilling with your coffee. Busy enough for the typical coffee shop vibe but enough folks just passing through that the noise inside is at a good hum.
October 2022 by Esther Schenau
Great breakfast and coffee spot. Gorgeous playlists to keep you chilling with your coffee. Busy enough for the typical coffee shop vibe but enough folks just passing through that the noise inside is at a good hum.
August 2022 by tetiana danylchenko
They have such nice, airy atmosphere. It was busy, but wasn't noisy. Somehow a very relaxing place for a cup of coffee. I was also very pleasantly surprised by their baked goods selection. It is from Freya bakery, really delicious stuff. Yummmm. Stop by if you are looking for a coffee with a treat around Ballard. They also nice seating area outside.
August 2022 by Mike Beard
Back in Seattle after 105 days on the water. I like this place; great atmosphere. I don't care about fair trade, eco friendly, blah blah. If the coffee is sour, I'm not coming back. If the guy behind the counter who talks with his coworkers very loud, nonstop, could expend some of that energy on cleaning the filthy restrooms, the place would be even nicer.
August 2022 by Ally
Best vanilla latte in Ballard! For sure coming back here. They make their own syrups which is a huge plus. Fun flavors too!
July 2022 by Gracie Brown
Best coffee shop in Ballard. Hands down. As a virtual worker I have tried nearly every coffee shop in Seattle, this is the only place I will work from. If you are visiting Seattle its the perfect capsule of Seattle coffee culture. Unlike most coffee shops they make their own syrups and you can tell. Their brown sugar vanilla latte turned me into a coffee drinker. Their baristas are always nice and the perfect amount of chatty. The coffee shop is filled with regulars, dog's making guest appearances, and outlets. Alex, the manager could not be more of a warm presence.
July 2022 by Fardin Abdi
We stumbled upon this place as we were walking with our dog. To be honest, our goal was to get a coffee and pastry from the nearby store that was closed that day. Ventura coffee has great ambience, and modern looking decoration which makes it a great spot to work and grind out some productivity. They had really interesting pastries, this mouth watering wet orange cake that i had never seen anywhere before, and the other seedy long fluffy croissant bread. All that aside, the entire coffee shop had this amazing garlic scent, reminding my wife of her childhood memories and grandma’s cooking. Naturally, she went inside again and ordered their avocado toast with garlic aioli. It was ok, i wish they had actually toasted the bread. Regardless, they’re still getting a five star.
July 2022 by Asher Oosterbaan
This is not a bad shop by any means, but I have pretty much always had a negative experience when coming here. I don't know if I'm just hitting this place on the wrong days, but I get the worst reception from the baristas. The last time I came in I felt like I was a huge inconvenience to the barista. She may have been having a bad day, but I must say it feels awful to try so hard to be cheery and get a stone cold response back from the barista.But really the three star review is more for the quality of the coffee unfortunately. There is a lot of potential here, but the espresso itself is always rather burnt tasting (which is totally a common thing for a shop in any city), and their drip is always rather acidic.Again, I definitely don't think this is a BAD shop, but I would never recommend it as a standout in Seattle nor show this place off to any of my friends.
