Coffeeholic House — Restaurant in Seattle

I am often n this neighborhood..needed a lift one day so I went in there. Had no idea what to order because it's a whole new world of coffee drinks. I was a barista for 20 some yrs and I feel like I've seen it all. I stand corrected! *Let me first say this; I in no way intend on steering anyone away from trying this place based on my future statement If a small business, an original of it's kind, one that is not majorly marketed/advertised wants to actually "make it" and stand the test of time; not just do ok and finance some short term goals for the owners. They must think out entirely what it is that generates sustainable customer base. What inspires customers to extend themselves and share w others again and again both positive and negative, within food type experiences? As a naturally curious person, this concept has always been a fascinating one for me. How can businesses get it so wrong/right!? * That being said.. It was a fluke the day I entered this place for the first time that a fellow customer walk in and feel like sharing w me the best drink ever for them, one they get repeatedly, and should just take their advice and try it. So, I did. Yep, I'm hooked! It's the only drink I get there and how I look forward to it in between splurges! Let it be noted that if it was not for the other customer, I'd still likely not know what to order or even be writing this book right now. You see, the employees of this great coffee shop are so so untrained/familiar w the concept of, just because you know something doesn't mean anyone else does..and if you are in the business of appeal and temptation/weakness intrigue and indulgence instigating, well you should know everything there is to know about the product and be fluent in it's language. Why am I spending my time sharing this w an unknown audience? It's just in my nature I guess. You see, I really like this place and I am fascinated by their product. I am however so perplexed by their aloofness and lack of connection w the exact people they are there to attract. How do we know what to order, and why should we..how can I not live without including their product in my life on a regular basis?! Because this concept has seemingly missed them completely (the owners) it totally takes a huge part of the impact of how great their product is; away! I mean like literally. After I ordered my same drink around 7-8 times, I was ready to branch out. I've attempted to receive intrigue from the workers w such a failure rate it's a shame. So, I have remained ordering the same ol same ol and it's become redundant and irrelevant. I am slipping away new favorite coffee shop, can't you tell? I now have negative feelings towards you along w the excitement of the new to share w people. Does it take a genius to realize this is no good? Do I want to continue dumping $12-15 each visit (just on my drink and tip) when there is no connection, no interest in what it is they can do to keep me interested? The answer is no probably not. I'll give them a few more chances maybe, then I'll drift away w the open mind of discovering a new favorite coffee shop. Maybe this is why some giants in the same category, irregardless of how actually delicious their product is but more that every single thing they create they r experts in convincing us we must try and love and continue to consume and love and try again , repeat, repeat, repeat, they have stood the test of time? They figured this magic out first, then opened their...

Best Vietnamese coffee hands down. This is the OG spot so everything made here is the original recipe they use. My most notable visit was to snag the egg cups. We got the Coffeeholic Dream and Purple Haze. Both are wonderful options and you can even opt for ube drizzle on the Coffeeholic Dream so that's a win-win. Definitely pricey though and a really small cup because my friends and I finish our drinks so fast, not only because it's small but also because it's tasty. I don't think it's worth marking down for that small nuance though.

Coffeeholic Dream is the perfect drink to give you a boost when you need it while also being tasty through a sweet liquid infused with a salty cream foam. The other coffee drinks are much stronger and taste great as well, but their taste is second to the Coffeeholic Dream.

Purple Haze is purple for a reason as it's all about ube. Also a great boba supplement if you like taro or ube milk tea. The ube foam is also distinct and enhances the flavor by adding a layer of bitter saltiness combined with the faint ube flavor.

One of my more recent favorites is the Tropical Vine. As a boba fiend, the pandan jelly as a topping really hits the spot and adds a soft, chewy texture to my experience which I love. The drink itself is also really refreshing and delightful. Pandan already has a coconut flavor in addition to somewhat of a vanilla taste and the coconut milk enhances this so the drink also tastes...

I’ve been coming to this Coffeeholic location since they opened and usually love the drinks. The flavors are lush, and they really know how to make something taste good—even if sometimes it's a little too sweet for me.

Today I tried the banana matcha because it looked so good in the photos. But when I opened the cup, there were no banana slices like they show on their social media or menu. Honestly, I felt a little let down—especially for a drink that cost over $9. It didn’t feel like what I thought I was ordering, and that kind of sucked.

The matcha itself was good at 50% sweetness—flavor-wise, no complaints there—but I did get some clumps of matcha in the first few sips, which wasn’t the smooth, creamy texture I’ve had from them before. I usually expect a bit more from Coffeeholic since they’re known for quality drinks.

Service here is hit or miss. Sometimes the staff are super nice and warm, but other times they can be a bit dismissive.

Giving 3 stars because I know what they’re capable of—I’ve had some great drinks here before. Just hoping they bring that consistency in overall vibes and attention to detail back.

On another note: love that they added some comfy benches and cleaned up the look of the location itself. Didn't see their outdoor...