Upwell Wine & Coffee — Restaurant in Seattle

I hate to write something great because it’s a great new spot with a very cool vibe that’s not over-burdened with long lines of people yet!

Very lucky to have this in West Seattle, and convenient for me right before I walk around servicing pets.

Second day back in a row. (The first day Austin waited on me.) Cool vibe with music is playing both days. Get here early enough and you grab a seat by the huge picture windows.

This place is great for working, meeting with friends, or just enjoying a few moments to yourself.

Great aestethics, personable baristas… I truly forget I’m in Seattle here 🤩, as it has a touch of European/hip & classy vibe. Crowd was anywhere from 25-50 age bracket.

The wine room adjacent (Walter’s) also gives it a European dash of flavor. I work in pet care, so since it’s named after an actual dog Walter with dog logo merchandise, I’m a huge fan right away.

The crowd was busier this morning than yesterday at 8, little less relaxing with a mixed bag of people meeting with friends, solo people working, and people like myself just grabbing their first coffee.

A great way to start the day here. Coffee is just as pricey just like anywhere else. $8 for a 12 oz mocha latte with oat milk. Delicious. Both times.

The smile and genuineness of both baristas I met is outstanding. How refreshing of an experience, (versus the place next door where they actually seem bothered you’re in line ordering. I can say this because I have a credible history of not only buying coffee there for years but also helping as a novice assistant to...

Reposting this as it was purposefully taken down by the owner.

I recently interviewed for a barista position at this café and had a positive experience during the interview itself. Both owners were friendly and seemed passionate about their business, which made me feel excited about the opportunity. Afterward, I followed up with a thank-you email but did not receive a response, even though I was told I would hear back within a week.

A week and a half later, I sent a polite follow-up email. While I understand that hiring decisions take time, I was surprised by the lack of communication after the interview, especially given the emphasis placed on customer service during our conversation. I believe that a brief update on the status of my application would have been a nice gesture.

Ultimately, I appreciate the opportunity to interview but would have appreciated more timely communication. I hope the café can continue to uphold its strong commitment to customer service, not just with customers but with potential...

I had such a great experience here. I worried about the evil eye, as my friend and I came in an hour before close on a Tuesday. We were the only ones there. Instead we were treated like highly valued customers and friends. Our server was serious and intentional in giving us a great experience and lots of his time and attention. Between the two of us, we tried 3 different red wines by the glass and we both found them to be above and beyond the wine we would get at restaurants, including nice restaurants! I couldn’t help but get a bottle on my way out, as my trust in their selection was high! We will Be back soon and I am only regretting not visiting them before now. What a...