4. Restaurants

Citizen

706 Taylor Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109
  • (206) 284-1015
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  • J. T.

    After living in Seattle for 10yrs I have my spots and this sure is one of them. I simply must go upon every visit to have breakfast and a fantastic cup of coffee. I have NEVER had a sub par meal here. In fact its always perfectly executed. The Farmers Breakfast is my favorite, however the various sweet & savory buckwheat crepes are always a tasty alternative.

    (4)

  • Nick H.

    I really want to give Citizen more stars. The staff was great and the venue is cool (but it's small, so show up early unless you don't mind sitting at the counter or waiting for a table). However, the espresso machine was out of commission when I visited and so I was stuck with drip coffee that wasn't very hot. My friend and I split their December special sweet crepe (spicy mexican chocolate, nutella and orange zest) and the pesto crepe with goat cheese and bacon. They were both tasty, but also quite small and without much filling. In fact, we were still hungry so we ordered a third, the Citizen. This was by far the best we had--a delicious blend of bacon, goat cheese, avocado, caramelized onions, asparagus and spinach. It was quite a bit more substantial. Citizen is a nice spot and the food is tasty--it just didn't impress me, especially not compared to my favorite creperie, 611 Supreme. If I lived in the neighborhood I'd stop by again, but it's not a destination for me.

    (3)

  • Matthew H.

    Food is really good. I highly recommend the crepes. Enjoy the vibe of the place. Service is friendly. Only downer is sometimes it's overly crowded!! And for that reason we go somewhere else when crowded. Thus the 4 star instead of 5.

    (4)

  • Kristin A.

    This is my neighborhood hangout. It's a casual, no-frills place with good coffee (Lighthouse Roasters), crepes, sandwiches, salads and free wifi. The place can get hectic on weekends, but weekdays are pretty chill. I typically order the Breakfast Sandwich, assembled on a delicious herb biscuit, or the Citizen Crepe. If you have a sweet tooth, the bread-pudding style French toast, which is only served on weekends, is the bomb.

    (4)

  • Hannah L.

    All I needed to see through the window were the exposed beams and I was sold....Citizen occupies a warm loft-like space in a slightly tucked-away area of Queen Anne a few blocks off the main Seattle Center-beaten path. Offering not only coffee (from Lighthouse Roasters) and baked goods (from Macrina) in the morning, but crepes all day as well as breakfast sandwiches and an oatmeal bar, they provide some lovely dining options whatever your meal pleasure. And they also sell beer and wine, with bottles of wine tucked into the wall cubbies as you enter. My first time in I was disappointed to learn that although they open at 6 a.m. (7 a.m. on the weekends), they don't begin serving food until 8 a.m. Why, I wondered, would a coffee shop have food yet not serve it in the morning? I figured that out on my next visit....If you're just getting coffee, you put your order in at the counter downstairs and then head out or up, whatever your pleasure. But breakfast, lunch, or dinner brings table service, hence the moratorium on early-morning breakfast sandwiches. I can be okay with that, since my Citizen crepe was yummily chock-full of caramelized onion, goat cheese, avocado, and other vegetable lovelies. My sister's choice of the Nutella and banana crepe, while a bit sweet for me at breakfast, will be on my dessert list for the near future...like tomorrow, I hope! There are several savory and sweet crepes, along with salads and some Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, so options are plentiful for whatever mood envelopes you. Table service is friendly even if the pace is a little slow (but the food is really fresh, people, so it's worth it). More time to enjoy the loft, the converted theater seats, the view, the light, and the fact that Citizen's advertised on the letter sign at the auto shop next door. Ah, I do love Seattle!

    (4)

  • Michael T.

    Wonderful breakfast today at Citizen! The owner is such a dream and she has great staff. I let her choose brunch for me today and, seeing I was hungry, she brought out a fantastic Biscuits & Gravy. Not the type of dish a kitchen can make "pretty" but serious comfort food for a cold rainy day and tasted oh so good! For dessert she chose the Nutella Crepe w banana (another hit from childhood) and one of my favorites. A few years ago, the barista was experimenting with a coffee drink while my brother and I where in and I overheard one of the staff order one this visit. The "Booty Call" (espresso, cream, orange, nutmeg) is delicious goodness! I really love this place

    (5)

  • Erin O.

    I want to have a big sloppy make out session with Citizen. I LOVED it. It is absolutely DELICIOUS. My husband & I were in Seattle for Bumbershoot & ended up eating at Citizen every day that we were there. We had: the Apple Smoke Bacon Crepe, the Nutella Crepe & a special crepe that I don't see on the menu that involved orange liqueur that was to die for. Actually, all of them were incredible. The sweet crepes weren't too sweet, they were just right. The Apple Smoke Bacon was the perfect combo of salty & sweet. Great service too. Make sure you get there before 10 for breakfast, because I hear that it gets crazy busy & there might be a bit of a wait. 5 GIGANTIC STARS! P.S. The coffee was also fantastic. If I could give them a 10 STARS I would.

    (5)

  • Jessica M.

    My Tuesday is missing some ah-mazing latte-ness from Citizen along with one of their gluten-free chocolate zucchini muffins...so delish! The bread-pudding style french toast is definitely not to be missed as well! One of my favorite cafe's in Seattle - after I moved I still drive down from Bellingham to enjoy a cozy morning.

    (4)

  • Becky W.

    Finally - something new and flipping cool in lower QA. Welcome Citizen, we have been waiting for you. A creperie, wine bar and coffeehouse in a converted industrial space that serves a simple yet gourmet menu, Lighthouse joe, interesting wine and Macrina baked goods. We split the September crepe and the Citizen salad. Perfect light lunch enjoyed in the loft seating area overlooking the cafe. The savory crepe was filled with apple smoked bacon, goat cheese and avocado. The salad was light and fresh, an assortment of mixed greens and tomato. Service was superb, prices very affordable, music was indie-awesome and then to top it off with a perfect americano to go - voila! I will be back several times a week, no doubt. The sweet crepes (nutella - oh god) and wine list are beckoning me back.... We may need you to stay open later, but for now, we are just glad to have you here!

    (5)

  • Manuel W.

    Tried a savory crepe and an iced espresso drink. High quality on both! Their applewood smoked bacon is delicious. Will return to try their pork sandwiches for sure. They have a walk-up espresso counter, and table seating with service upstairs and out front. Beer & wine too.

    (5)

  • I-Wei F.

    Crepes for the people! I got a LivingSocial deal that entitled me and a guest to enjoy a meal each and a bottle of wine/cup of coffee/glass of mimosa once a month for 6 months. We only managed to go 4 times, so this is a compilation of our impressions of Citizen on those 4 visits: Parking is ample in that area of Queen Anne. If you have to go to some event at Seattle Center, park around Citizen, enjoy a meal or snack before or after your event. Citizen has their own little parking lot, and it was never full. Food is good, not outstanding, but a good value and everything tastes fresh. They have a cowboy egg casserole that sounds incredible, but apparently they sell out within hours of opening every single day, so I never got to try it. We usually got a main course of sandwich or savory crepe each, and a dessert crepe to share. Presentation and filling up empty space on the plate is not their style, but their food is hearty. Service has been great, it's not the fastest, but the waitresses have all been attentive and very personable. If we lived in the area, we'd probably become regulars.

    (4)

  • Liz T.

    Citizen is a great little place - almost too good of a little place actually because sometimes when you go in it's hard to find a place to sit now. The people are super nice there, but the service upstairs (which is usually a server) is pretty slow. It took her a long time to do everything and it's not that she was busy, I think she just wasn't very attentive. I was waiting to order for quite awhile and she was just standing there - I even flagged her, called after her - she walked by me and still didn't catch a clue and trust me, I'm not a quiet person. Other than the slow service, I had the monthly special which I was SUPER excited about - proscuitto mac and cheese with green onions. That's three of my absolute favorite things in one dish - could it be?! Turns out, however, that the proscuitto is a bit too salty with the mac and they left it in big pieces so it was a bit mushy and weird. Not a terrible dish, but not as good as I was hoping - especially because I was just wrapping up my mac-and-cheese quest and felt like I was getting closer and closer to the brass ring of a 5-star mac. All in all, this place is great. It's close to my place, has a great patio for those few-and-far-between-but-yes-we-get-them sunny days, the drinks are fabulous, and free wi-fi.

    (4)

  • Crystal D.

    A little pricey, but worth it! Nice staff, great atmosphere and high quality ingredients. I had the Nutella crepe and a citizen salad. Both I loved. It gets busy during lunch and it isn't super spacious, so hit this place up before noon if you want lunch.

    (4)

  • Melissa B.

    Amazing crepes. Where else can you really get a good crepe around here? Friendly staff...they tolerated my indecisiveness on what to order (too many yummy-looking options). *Bonus*: they have Martinelli's apple juice! num num.. Only downside it that it's teeny-weeny. Luckily the bar in the window usually has seating for two, but if you come with a bigger group, I'd avoid peak times. I'm a little pissed I found out about this place one month before moving to Alki. I'll have to budget out gas money to travel the distance and get my weekly fix!

    (4)

  • Mrs. T.

    I love, love, LOVE their nutella mocha. SO darn good. I have taken a couple of friends there just so that they can try it! Minus 1 star for... Pushy waitress - she wanted us out of there. Ambiance - uncomfortable. Small portions - I was hungry about 30 min after I left the place.

    (4)

  • Randi S.

    Citizen is my first crepe experience, so I am not sure what else to compare it to, but I enjoyed the food and drinks very much. I came to Citizen during the week to meet up with a friend and spend some time talking. We hadn't seen eachother in a couple years so I think I was paying more attention to socializing than I was to the food. I had their February special savory crepe, and put a fried egg on it. I believe it had something like turkey, spinach, cheese, etc. They have fun and interesting menu items. I definitely want to go back and try some of their coffee drinks and other crepes. They also serve a banh mi that looked tasty. It was so hard to make a decision on what to order. Some of the things I really enjoyed about Citizen: -Small parking lot, parking is at a premium in this area of Queen Anne, but they had one spot left here ..very convenient -Mimosas served by the pint. -Staff is super friendly and accommodating -I liked the upstairs/downstairs layout, overall it is cozy and inviting.

    (4)

  • Elizabethe A.

    Dump, hole, dive, all of these words describe Citizen. There's grungy decor, no a/c, and a seemingly intentional atmosphere of not really caring. And I love it. Personally, I don't really care about the tables, as long as they're relatively clean (actually I almost don't really care about that either). And I don't really care about the service, as long as I get my food. And as long as it is THE BOMB. Which it was. I had the pesto crepe which had, of course, pesto, goat cheese, sundried tomatoes, spinach, and pine nuts. topped with a just a little bit of CRAIM FRAISH! (sorry, south park moment). Anyway, the crepe was nice and thin and crispy on the edges, and looked to be whole grain or something. Whatever it was, it was perfect. The mixture inside was delicious and light, since there was no meat. But it was still perfectly filling. Not so filling that I didn't have room for a strawberry rhubarb dessert crepe! Perhaps one of my favorite combinations of fruit. The rhubarb was slightly undercooked, still in that "feels a lot like celery" phase. Which is not ideal, but hey, I still ate it anyway and enjoyed every bite. I accompanied this all with a nice ice toddy This place is worth the trip especially if it can make you not care about anything for even just a little while.

    (4)

  • Maria S.

    This a great neighborhood spot and I do come here quite often! I recently brought friends from out of town here to show how amazing it is, and unfortunately we had the worst server named Suzana!! I couldn't believe how rude she was! Being a small space, our party of 5 was sat in the corner where WE had to slide a table and chair together in order for us to sit next to each other. Doing so, Suzana rudely gave us attitude, "What did you do? This is not how we normally have it." I'm not sure why we had to explain to her that we were told to sit there by the hostess and just wanted to sit next to each other? Ridiculous! So simple, one chair and table moved is really not a big deal! From there, Suzana continued to be a rude server and we did not feel she deserved any gratuity with her bad service and bad attitude!

    (2)

  • Erika A.

    I came here for brunch famished...and left very full. It is a small hole in the wall, that is a jem. I sat on the second floor, in old school chairs - that you find at universities. It was an adorable little place with friendly service and great food. Definitely worth trying.

    (4)

  • Alaina G.

    Creative crepes, favorites are the Caramel Pear Brûlée (think might be seasonal, they seem to change up their menu once in a while) and the Banana Nutella!! I prefer the sweet over the savory (tried both). Speaking from experience, the crêpes are better when eaten there, rather than ordered to go (they get soggy during their travel & transportation). Yummy coffee as well, love the artwork in the presentation! Great service, always busy!

    (5)

  • Mandi M.

    This place makes me sad. Why? The atmosphere and food are fab, but they have a serious jerkface lady as a server (and I think she might be the owner). I was first introduced to Citizen via a Living Social deal that gave you a punch card for 7 meals for two for a fixed price. Almost every time I went there to use it, I was given an attitude. I'm sure there are a lot of classless folks out there that use the punch card and then fail to tip, but I am not one of those people. I will tip terribly, however, if you treat me like crap the entire time I am there. I went to Citizen for lunch yesterday with a couple of my friends and the same disheveled server that's described in other reviews waited on us. When she came to take our order, she didn't say anything but, rather, gave us a blank look and stood there with pen poised to start writing. My friend asked a simple question about splitting the check and she gave a super snotty answer. I saw her give the same 'tude to several other tables. Apparently she was saving all her charms for the elderly woman sitting next to us, as she was selectively nice to her. It's a shame. I love the food but I think the service yesterday has put me off forever. P.S. Jerkface waitress - you're about ten years too old to be wearing that dress, and no one wants to see that much of your boobs.

    (2)

  • Ellen H.

    My experience at Citizen was very unpleasant. We went on a Saturday morning and they were busy. After not being greeted by the staff for a few minutes, we were sat in two very cramped seats along the bar. We could barely get into our seats we were so crammed together, and were placed extremely close to the other customers seated on either side of us. So, we were basically touching elbows the entire time. The coffee and food was good, and it came out in a reasonable amount of time. However, the environment of the restaurant was completely distracting. After listening to the hostess and our waitress argue with each other right behind our table about the fact that it was raining outside, our waitress started crying and carrying on. The rest of the staff was rude to her as well, and it made a very unprofessional impression. By the time we finished our food we were quick to get out of there. Overall, the service, and the fact that both times we have been there we have had to sit extremely close to other people, which makes for an uncomfortable experience, has helped me decide that I will not be going back to Citizen.

    (1)

  • Smart Shopper P.

    I've been to Citizen a handful of times and have always enjoyed myself with the good food and pleasant atmosphere. Well, it all changed this weekend. I had a server that I had never seen before and she was so mean and rude to many customers. (6 including myself) It seemed like she didn't want to be there. After about 15 minutes of watching her, a customer at Citizen told me she was the OWNER! I just about fainted...to think an owner would treat her own customers this way blows my thinking process. I don't think I will ever enjoy Citizen again with such an experience. So sad because the food is great but I am one who truly believes in customer service and will find a new spot to spend my time.

    (2)

  • Carolyn C.

    I learned about Citizen through a LivingSocial deal. The first time I went there, it was great. The food was good, service was great. The server took the LivingSocial Deal number off my phone via the LivingSocials app. Even though the deal was a punch card for 6 visits, the server assured us that we could just use the app. Sure enough, I came back with a friend a few months later. I told the server we had the Living Social coupon and she said the first time I used it I was supposed to be given an actual piece of paper punch card. I told her I never received one and that the app clearly showed that I had only used the deal once. She said there was nothing she could do about it. I asked to see the manager. A few minutes later, the server came back out and said the manager was too busy to talk with me and that the 'policy' still stood. It seemed a little odd that the manager wouldn't even come talk to me and give me the benefit of the doubt that I had never been given a piece of paper on the deal. Why would I lie about that? And, why would the manager not even come talk to us about it? What I think is worse is that a manager would put the server in a position like that and not come and take responsibility for their own policy. The best the server could do was give us an email address for the manager. So, we left. I emailed the manager explaining the situation. No response at all. Zero, zip. Wow. Finally, I contacted Living Social and they were awesome about it. Apparently the manager at Citizen would give them the time of day and stood by the policy. Living Social apologized for Citizen and refunded me my deal. Yay Living Social. Really, all I wanted to do was take my friend from out of town for some awesome crepes. We were both surprised that the manager wouldn't even come out to talk with us. Even via email. Lame customer service all around. We were treated rudely and like we were trying to scam the place. Lame. This is a great place to go if you want to get treated like a 2nd Class Citizen.

    (1)

  • Seema M.

    Came to Citizen for breakfast and it was much more than we expected. We walked into the gorgeous lofty space to the smell of hot breakfast and coffee brewing- yummmmm. The waitress put our name down and said it would be a little bit of a wait. We decided to sit outside since there wasn't tons of room to stand around the doorway. After twenty minutes had passed and seeing several groups go in during that time, I decided to check in with the waitress again. She seemed a bit surprised that we were still there and scurried to sit us right away. (minus 1 star for weird wait) The menu had a good mix of breakfast and lunch items- apparently they use the same menu all day. I had the citizen crepe which was great and highly recommended.. I liked that they added asparagus. We also ordered pints (yes, pints) of mimosa for $5 which definitely got the buzz going before heading to Space Needle.

    (4)

  • Ashley S.

    LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this place. The day after my boyfriend and I arrived in Seattle, we were in the mood brunch, our hotel staff couldn't give us a single breakfast place where we might find waffles or crepes, so we turned to Yelp! There was a little bit of a wait for seats, but that's because this place is amazing. Waitresses were super friendly, the atmosphere was comfortable and hip. The food. Was. Awesome. I got the Citizen Crepe which was probably the best crepe I've ever had, filled with spinach, asparagus, goat cheese, etc. Soo delicious! I HIGHLY recommend this place.

    (5)

  • John M.

    This was my first stop after the hotel on my first trip to Seattle. Friendly staff made me feel welcome, tasty cold beer. Great in my book.

    (4)

  • Kyle P.

    Best biscuit breakfast sandwich I have ever had. Problem was the attitude and fact that I wanted to have a sandwich at 1pm not breakfast. I would come back and assume it was the fact it was thanksgiving....

    (4)

  • C Y.

    Grabbed a couple sandwiches to go and they were great. Both types of bread were toasted wonderfully. Also, hot girl working there was a plus. I hear the coffee is great and apparently beers in there too.

    (4)

  • Grace Y.

    I was disappointed in the lack of customer care at this place. There's not a culture of appreciating the customer, more a culture of putting up with the customer. That is a terrible thing for a cafe that has a Starbucks across the street. Anyway, the food is actually pretty decent, coffee is delicious lighthouse coffee, and the space is pretty cool, with lots of windows and outdoor seating. Too bad about the stressed out and mean service.

    (2)

  • Brian C.

    Had a tippr coupon ($10 for $20) that we used recently at Citizen. Tried the following: 1. Breakfast sandwich - It was very very good. They make their biscuits in house. The egg was over-easy, which made the sandwich moist and not dry. $6-7 for the sandwich. 2. Citizen Sandwich - pork sandwich was good, but a little dry due to the bun. 3. Crepes were great!

    (4)

  • Jeannette B.

    I went there 2 months ago because I heard that they serve crepes. I had a nice stuffed crepe in the little patio. The service was ok, but slow. I came back another time, just for coffee. The service was terrible, the woman was impolite, arrogant and it took her 7 mn to serve at my table the cup of coffee that I ordered and that was waiting on the counter. I wasn't impressed by the coffee, Go to Caffe Fiore or Zingaro instead ;-)

    (1)

  • Waldemar K.

    Yes! Came on the Living Social deal, have had no trouble at all with that (but then, I've kept my punch card, as instructed). Have only one more visit on the card, have gone a number of times besides, and will be going again after the card is used up (probably tonight, since I'm thinking about their food). Will only update if we have a miss, otherwise my firm 5star rating stands. My wife always raves about her crepes (typically the Citizen, but we've tried a variety) and I'm a huge fan of their Reubens (the red cabbage is marvelous). Have not left disappointed in the food even once, and I can't say that about much pricier places (I'm thinking about the Canlis/Metropolitan Grill/Cafe Juanita class of place). Looking forward to tonight!

    (5)

  • Penny S.

    My boyfriend heard about this hip food spot from a friend that lives on lower Queen Anne. We recently decided to try it for breakfast and were pleasantly surprised by the funky Seattle ambiance and amazing food. My man loves the breakfast crepes, but after tasting my breakfast sandwich last weekend, he's tempted to switch the next time we visit. We are definitely fans of Citizen!

    (5)

  • Molly P.

    The sign at the door said : "seat your self" -- we did. The server then came up stairs and told us to move downstairs. The tables upstairs are for parties great than two. It that is an issue then ditch the sign. I had a savory crepe with goat cheese that was really good. I would go back.

    (3)

  • Talia T.

    Hello coffee, crepes, breakfast, lunch! 1. Amazing special this summer, the Honey Almond latte! I'm hooked and they still will make it even though it's no longer a featured item. 2. Price Point for Quality and taste delivered. Tasty food which you feel decent about eating. They serve Lighthouse coffee which is arguably one of the best coffee roasters in the city. 3. Variety of drinks, breakfast or happy hour! Coffee bar, meet beer & wine bar, plus a sparkling wine option which is perfect for a sunny afternoon on their picnic tables outside. 4. Bacon, pastries, crepes and Salads? It is true, the harmony of greens and meat can remedy any foodies quarrel under the same roof and taste amazing. 5. The staff treats everyone very graciously and never rushes you! 6. I know it's the standard to have it but - WIFI - that ALWAYS works well is a win! 7. Perfect place to meet near a couple of my clients with outdoor seating (hello 5 sunny days in Seattle, meet wine?... party started for the evening)! 8. They just need a few more actual tables inside, the theater seating upstairs is a little weird and dank.

    (4)

  • Lily S.

    KYOOOOOOT space! Mind you, I only stopped in here to have some wine (surprised?), but I've decided that I'm going to go back to have a crepe b/c DAAYYYUUMMMMM, they looked really freakishly good. Wine is decently priced - granted it's not super amazing big ole California cabs or anything like that - but still good wine. Service is friendly, there's a wee bit of parking by the building & plenty of street parking, and the space itself is v. inviting. So there you have it - my reasons for wanting to go back.

    (4)

  • Rebecca P.

    I have been to Citizen a few times and most of the time I enjoy my experience but the experience I had last night knocked my review from a 4 to a 2. But let's talk the goods first. Outside of the service, the rest of Citizen deserves 4 stars. The atmosphere is lovely and unique and cozy although small but Citizen does a good job using every aspect. The wine, beer, coffee and tea selection makes it a perfect meeting spot for those of us that don't want to hit up a bar every weekend night but still want to meet up with friends for a drink or two. I have never eaten here because they don't have any gluten-free options. Regardless of whether you like the food or not, you will definitely smell like it when you leave Citizen. It is intense. I truly believe service can make or break an experience and the service last night was like being in a relationship with Jekyll and Hyde. Let's just say this, the server flipped out and now things are awkward. Will I be back? Probably. Citizen is near my house and I like having somewhere chill to drink wine or coffee with my friends in the evening. Am I excited about running into that server again or having another server related experience that ruins my evening? No... So I will probably look elsewhere first and use Citizen as a backup.

    (2)

  • Ali B.

    Citizen is a hidden gem! They not only serve amazing coffee and pastries, but this is a wonderful lunch and breakfast spot too, (especially on days when you don't work!) Until recently, I've only had their yummy crepes, which were obviously gobbled down quickly. The other week however, a friend suggested to order a sandwich for lunch. I ordered their Vietnamese sandwich and it was AMAZE-BALLS. Also, this is the only place in town that I've been able to order sparkling Shiraz, one of my favorite drinks! When I asked the waitstaff about the drink, they not only sold me a bottle to take home, but told me which grocery stores carry the same brand. Such a nice group!

    (4)

  • Sheye B.

    We sat upstairs and the service was a bit slow, but the food was worth it. Before I say anything else, I have to rave about the herbed potatoes. I love foods that are herbed with skill. These were so much like how I like to make them at home. Very flavorful and super tasty. I got the grilled cheese (havarti, cheddar, tomato) with chips. Max got the biscuits, gravy and eggs with a side of herbed potatoes. We shared and the food was completely delicious and a great gravy experience since the last two places I've tried to get biscuits and gravy seemed to think the gravy needed enough onion to taste mostly like half raw onions. It was a bit spicy (heat spicy) for Max (he's a bit sensitive), but we both still loved it and I will be going there for it again sometime. However, he fell in love with the grilled cheese as did I. We will *definitely* be going back and also taking our daughter as I'm certain she will love it!

    (4)

  • Toby T.

    This place is very small, very Seattle, and very good! I had a Pesto Crepe and was quite impressed with the quality of the food. The service here is also really great - my server was undergoing a personal situation, but managed to put a smile on her face and was really, really awesome! Also, the coffee I had was seriously awesome! I would go back there just for that if it was closer to me!

    (4)

  • Patrick R.

    While the food and vibe of this place is great, I had a bad experience with the staff. When I placed a to go order of a salad and grilled cheese, I didn't expect to be waiting around for 25 minutes. Sure they were busy, but how long does it take to make a grilled cheese? They give me my food order, but not the coffee I ordered. More waiting. I get my food, return to my hotel, and realize they gave me the wrong sandwich. I walk back to Citizen, they know they gave me the wrong sandwich, hand it to me and that's it. No apology, no offer to try and make up for it, nothing. Like I said the food is excellent, and they were probably just having an off day or something, but after my experience there I really can't recommend the place.

    (1)

  • Cat S.

    Update....still dishing out bad service. WHY did we go back you ask? Well, we had paid for 6 dining experiences through the LivingSocial deal, and had 5 left. So, we would give Citizen another ill-deserved shot. Our blonde, frazzeled waitress from the first time apparently forgot to give us a PUNCH CARD, so according to waitress II they have no idea how many times we actually came in. So she charged our card full price even though we printed off the LivingSocial code and proof of payment. She told us to come back with the original paper... EXCEPT the frazzeled waitress took it the first time without giving us the punch card. We have officially paid waay too much for this restaurant, and despite having 4-5 punches left, we refuse to go back.

    (1)

  • Justin B.

    First of all, the food and building get 4/5 stars. I love this place and go here all the time. Sometimes, I take a book and drink a couple of beers or coffee at the outward-facing counter. Sometimes, I get the huevos rancheros with the cheesy potatoes. Sometimes, I get the breakfast biscuit. It's great stuff. So why am I giving it 2/5 in this review if the food is so good? I just had my second terrible experience there, both times because a dark-haired woman, who I guess was the hostess or, it seems from glancing at other reviews, maybe the owner, seemed to instantly decide to ruin my experience. The first time I encountered the rude hostess, I thought she'd just had a rough day. The second time? Deal breaker. It was so weird and annoying that I am writing my first Yelp review because of it. Such a shame, too, because I like the food, and the wallpaper upstairs with the pages from Anna Karenina is awesome. So I guess if you want to skip reading about rude service, I'll just leave it at: Dine At Your Own Risk. Two friends wanted to get breakfast on Saturday and I told them we just had to go to Citizen. "It's a great place, I go there all the time, always amazing, etc etc." They were getting ready, so I decided to take a book and walk the mile down. I showed up and the entire patio was empty - not one person was out there. My friends were due to arrive about 5-10 minutes after me. I asked the hostess, who seemed oddly hostile to me from my initial greeting (despite greeting the people in front of my incredibly warmly), if that'd be OK. She said there was a firm policy against seating anyone without their entire party. I said - in a friendly manner - that it looked like the whole patio was empty and asked if I could just sit there and wait - no service or anything necessary. She said no, again in a weirdly irritated, condescending, and hostile manner. I tried to reason with her, saying, "I just walked a mile here, and they'll be here in just a minute..." and she responded, I kid you not, "Wow. Are you seriously trying to guilt trip me? Don't do that. DON'T do that. Sheesh!" and turned and literally shut the door in my face. It was just bizarre, especially since I go there all the time and love the place and was being reasonable, in my opinion, and friendly. It goes without saying that we went elsewhere for our brunch. So that cost the restaurant, let's see, $60 of revenue that we would have spent there (we were planning on mimosas, coffee, breakfast, the whole deal). Plus, my friends likely would have loved the food and gone back. Let's just say they went back twice each and took one friend each time. So maybe $60 more each. That's $180 so far. Then, of course, I'm probably going to avoid the place at least for a while, and I usually go there AT LEAST once a week and spend $15. So there's another $60 this month. I estimate that Citizen hostess (owner?) just threw away $240 because she felt like being surly on a beautiful day. Way to go.

    (1)

  • Rizzo B.

    Found this place while looking for somewhere to eat breakfast and it turned out to be incredible! Cool seating, varied menu and all for a solid and fair price. The food was all good and the waitress was very helpful and polite. We're going back this morning for more!

    (4)

  • Stephanie D.

    Update 5/15: WOW! I posted this without reading all the other reviews. Now that I scroll through I think it's crazy how many people have had the same experience. That only has got to get on happy meds. She's terrible. I have had a similar experience a few times at Citizen and have tried to ignore it because they are a block from my house and the food is really truly good. But after the way I was treated today I have a hard time justifying giving them my hard-earned money. I walked in this morning around 8:45 to a place that was half empty. I went in because I received a sudden phone call from work and had to join a conference call right away and needed a place to duck into. I went upstairs and sat at one of the 4-top tables because the 2-tops were occupied and I needed to log onto my computer to reference some notes. I'm pretty sure it was the owner or at least manager who approached me (she's always there and has been consistently the one treating me this way). I felt bad that I was clearly on the phone so I apologetically said, "Sorry, I'm on a conference call but I'll get a non-fat latte." I wasn't intending on using their space without paying for something. She literally rolled her eyes and walked away. In the meantime a couple sat down at the other 4-top table. She brought my latte and said, "Just so you know if I get a bigger party I'm going to have to take this table." and walked away. Nothing nice or kind or anything about it, just "You're one and if I can make more money by displacing you, I have no problem bitch." After she walked away I motioned to her that I had a question. She AGAIN, ROLLS her eyes and approaches the couple at the other 4-top to politely and sweetly take their order. She finally comes over to me wearing the sour-pussiest face I've ever seen. I said, not rudely, genuinely curious, "If a larger party comes in, will you also take their table?" indicating the couple at the 4-top. She looked lost for an answer and tried to explain to me that they had limited seating (at this point I noted that there were in fact 6 chairs up against the back wall of the room with a bench as a table, hm) and needed to try and seat everyone. I told her honestly that it was a pretty terrible experience, as a paying customer, to be immediately made to feel unwelcome, an inconvenience, and someone who's just taking up space. She clearly didn't care and left. What a way to make a person feel just because they happen to be alone. Thanks for making me feel even more of a jackass for not having 3 friends with me at all times or a boyfriend to share the table with. As a paying customer, I think it's terrible to make a person feel so unwelcome, such a burden, and essentially told they are not worth as much as other paying customers. Again, this is the way I've been treated nearly every time I've been to Citizen alone. Like I wasn't having a hard enough time with that fact. The food is good, but not when you consider the price of not being able to relax and enjoy a cafe because I'm constantly aware of them assessing how much longer I'll take. Again, the place was half empty! If she had approached me during a super busy time when there actually WAS a larger party waiting, I'd have been more than happy to give up my table for a single chair at the back of the room. Her approach was beyond rude and made me feel horribly uncomfortable. Smart move for a repeat customer who lives right around the corner and, not that she believes this, has a lot of friends in the area who are gigantic fans of boozy Saturday and Sunday brunches. I'm not giving them another dime. As a restaurant, café, and business, they need to seriously rethink their approach to customer service and experience. There are plenty of other places for people to go in this town and I've sat at a large booth (one of only two) for hours at Café Vita and never been made to feel like a burden.

    (1)

  • Jody G.

    My dream breakfast place! Great ambiance, wonderful coffee, and a great menu with lots to choose from. For me, though, I don't need to read the menu past the crepe section. And these crepes were perfect! The batter was a bit heartier and nuttier than that in your run-of-the-mill crepe shop and the fillings were amazing. I had the special: fresh peaches and nectarines with home made almond whipped cream. It was PERFECT! My son had strawberry rhubarb, also with home made whipped cream.... and his was perfect too. In fact we kept trading tastes to see which one we liked more and both plates were empty before we could decide. Maybe we should have been gluttons and ordered a third as a tie breaker.

    (5)

  • Lady Mary C.

    Citizen is a really neat, reasonably priced, cafe with DELICIOUS food. It's such a great option if you happen to be near the Seattle Center, it's a comfy, homey, warm spot with a bit of a rustic/vintagey feel to it.....and they have 16oz MIMOSAS!!!!!!! it seriously doesn't get any better. The coffee is great, complete with refills. So far, I've sampled the many home made soups they make daily, the savory breakfast biscuit sandwich, grilled cheese and an order of awesome potatoes: and I have NOT been disappointed. The ingredients have a foodie-flare, several have fancier touches like gruyere cheese or insanely awesome bacon (the kind of bacon you only dream of). Citizen has a solid selection of beer & wine, and they serve breakfast ALL DAY, which is pretty darn awesome. The portion sizes are generous too. The only negative thing I've noticed is that the service itself is a bit hit & miss. The first half of the week the waitresses are very chatty amongst themselves and I saw several customers try to get their attention to no avail (myself included). One girl in particular seemed very annoyed at my request for a coffee refill. However, in the 2nd half of the week the waitresses are super attentive, very friendly, and do an excellent job with the customers. Breakfast all day, mimosas, good coffee, great atmosphere, good music AND a wide menu selection of yummy offerings. Despite the mon/tuesday waitresses, it's definitely a great food spot!

    (4)

  • Katie C.

    I work around that neighborhood and this place is a must go. Their biscuit is a must try. Had their blue cheese salad and black forest ham crepe and they were awesome. They also have seasonal specials which is another must try. I had the Citizen Mary, which is a Mexican spiced bloody mary, and it was great.

    (5)

  • Joshua S.

    I've been pleasantly surprised by Citizen. We've been in three times so far with a coupon for two crepes and a bottle of wine or mimosas or coffee. We usually get one sweet and one savory and usually the monthly specials just to try something new. Have always been very happy with all the offerings we have gotten. Usually we got the wine which is ok but last time we got mimosas which I expected to come in a normal mimosa sized glass but they came in pint glasses and I was pretty happy with our decision. Service is pretty good but sometimes they seem to get overwhelmed and slow down a bit.

    (4)

  • Alison F.

    While in Seattle, a friend recommended we meet up here for coffee and a snack. What an awesome place! It feels like you are in someone's home. The staff is really friendly and the crepe's were divine. This is a great place for a first date or just to hang out and catch up with friends. A must if visiting Seattle!

    (5)

  • Nichole F.

    Finally writing a review about this place after coming here for a year and single-handedly supporting Citizen's financial portfolio. I live a block away, but I don't come here for the convenience: I come here for the food and drink. PROS: Food: I haven't had a bad or even "meh" day here yet. The crepes are fantastic...fresh ingredients, creative combinations, buckweat batter. I always look forward to the first of the month for their rotating, monthly crepe specials. The breakfast sandwich: oh lordy what a treat. Cheesy/chivey muffin with the perfect egg every time. The grilled sandwiches have tons of flavor, but are a little too greasy for my taste. I didn't count it against Citizen though, because 99% of the rest of Seattle will love them. You have have HAVE to make it in on a weekend for Citizen's french toast. "French toast? Boooring." Nope, not here. Bread-pudding style, baked with fresh berries until carmelized. 'Nuf said. Coffee: I count it as a second-best to Caffe Vita, but you'll have to make your own decision. Because, as Seattleites, we're all opinionated a-holes when it comes to our coffee. Friendly staff! They have alcohol!!! 'Nuf said again! CONS: Wear clothes you don't like or don't want to wear for a week, because you will leave Citizen happy, with a food baby, but you will reek to high heaven of grease. Limited seating. Be prepared to wait (it's worth it) on the weekends. And, don't bring a group bigger than four people. Happy noshing!

    (4)

  • Mac L.

    I live a quarter mile away, pass it every single morning, drink coffee everyday/multiple times a day, love Lighthouse coffee, and still choose to drive past it. Ordered: 16oz Americano, no room. My girlfriends ordered a rice milk latte and a half and half latte, with a gluten free chocolate gluten free muffin. Pros: -Coffee-Lighthouse coffee (based in Fremont) is fantastic. They are one of the best roasters in Seattle -There are times when it is a great place to study/work, but check before you head over....when they are serving breakfast/brunch they prefer you find somewhere else to go (which makes sense) -the muffin was apparently delicious (even to people who are not gluten free) Cons: -Service-bad bad bad. They made my friend a soy latte instead of a rice milk latte. When told they made a mistake, the staff looked at each other like she was crazy and told her they didnt. My friend had to ask them to remake the drink which they did, but quite unhappily. -Staff-we came in on a Saturday at 8am and were greeted by a server who looked like she just rolled out of bed. She was wearing a sleeveless camisole, capri sweat pants that were riding pretty low, and her hair was in a super messy ponytail. Am I being judgmental? It wouldnt be the first time....but there is something to say about a staff that looks put together. -I am going to say it isnt good for kids because it is a pretty tight space. Strollers wouldn't fit, tables (upstairs) are small, and the downstairs only has bar type seating. If you chose to sit outside it would be fine.

    (2)

  • Cory D.

    Like most other people I've seen in there, we started going because of the deal on LivingSocial. It's actually unbelievable they're not out of business yet with how much free food and wine they're giving away. We've been 5 times now. The food is good (although been lukewarm a couple of times) and the wine is okay. The main problem with Citizen though is the service. I've honestly never seen such inefficient wait staff in my entire life. Maybe I pay attention to it more because I've worked in restaurants in the past, but when you are waiting to order and you watch the waitress make 6 trips to do things that could EASILY be done in 2 - take one order, go get water for another table, go back and get menus drop them off, go back and get a glass of wine for another table, go get silverware, go get water to refill a glass, etc. - it becomes almost laughable. And we've seen this here every time we've gone. What should take 1-2 trips up and down the stairs ends up being a marathon and 15 minute wait. It's not a big place (maybe 6 tables total) - one server should easily be able to handle the entire thing quickly and efficiently. It's just incredibly slow and frustrating. Don't think we'll be going back once our little punch card is empty. In my best shoe store accent, "If you didn't get the LivingSocial deal, you're paying too much."

    (2)

  • Aaron J.

    Good food. Good drinks.... If you ever get them. Just experienced the slowest service ever here. The server didn't seem to care about any upstairs tables. It took an hour to get a crepe, 30min for a drink. The server barely came to our table and water was never refilled. This server lady needs to go or get help. All the tables were commenting on the horrible service. This is ridiculous. Step it up if you want to be full service or get rid of this server.

    (3)

  • ElizaDan M.

    So good and soooo cool!

    (5)

  • Rachel G.

    Finally used my Living Social deal here today. Though the space is tiny, it was really cozy and not claustrophobic feeling. It was also really busy but only took about 15 minutes to get a table. Nice staff and the food did not disappoint, plus everything sounded delicious so hard to go wrong. Looking forward to going back.

    (4)

  • Kevin H.

    Brunch on the outside patio, mimosa in-hand on a sunny Sunday morning: CHECK Lunch downstairs at the bar, creepily peering out the window with a chicken, cilantro, jalapeño, cucumber, and pickled veggies sandwich on French-style bread: GOT IT Dinner upstairs in their awesome exposed loft, enjoying a bottle of red with friends: SOLD This is a slick little place that serves up some tasty French-style dishes. They had me at a Living Social deal, but prices are reasonable, the staff has always been friendly (one in particular was joking with us, throwing out some witty banter, throughout the course of the experience) and the building is awesome! Citizen is a keeper.

    (5)

  • Sherry B.

    I love this place! It is a coffee house kind of the shop but it also offers great crepes and wonderful breakfast. We shared cowboy casserole and pumpkin crepe and I strongly recommend this combo. We can't wait to go back there again when I visit Seattle next time. Also their staff are super friendly and wouldn't rush you at all even thought there are some people waiting for limited tables. Great customer service. 5 stars no doubt!

    (5)

  • Linda T.

    Dropped by for a quick breakfast with my boyfriend. This is a cute and cozy spot that I'm sure gets crowded fast. Despite being a Sunday morning, we barely had to wait for a seat. We sat against the window on the first floor and the seats were not pleasant at all. I love sitting by the window, but the seat itself was and old metal chair with no cushion. It was tolerable given that we were in and out fairly quick. The food was pretty good, I had the mushroom crepe and my boyfriend had the breakfast sandwich. We both thoroughly enjoyed our food. The crepe had a tasty balsamic glaze over the top and the breakfast sandwich base is a tasty chive biscuit, buttery delicious. I've heard about their tasty mimosas and will have to return to try this and other dishes on their menu.

    (4)

  • Michael B.

    I will never go back here again. Screw that I have four more free meals here from my living social deal. I don't want to see the owner ever again! She ACCUSED me and my girlfriend of losing our punch card so we could score free meals, when SHE took it HERSELF last time we visited!!!! I had to tell my girlfriend to wait outside.... "Somebody took our card last time to keep it" I kept on saying..... "Guess what?" The clueless owner says... "I took your punch card" THAT MAKES YOU THE PERSON WHO'S AT FAULT! I HOPE YOU ARE READING THIS OWNER LADY The food is OK. But, the service is poor. We had one menu to look at for 10 minutes before anybody said hello. Then, we ordered at the exact same time as the people next to us and they finished their food before we got ours. Bottom line is that the owner is totally regretting giving away 12 dishes and 6 bottles of wine for $35. I ask on behalf of everybody that will come back....please don't take your stupidity out on us.

    (1)

  • Robyn P.

    Bottles of wine and pints of mimosa to go? YES! I thank my lucky stars for buying the Living Social deal that basically translates to 12 scrumptious sandwiches (or other entree on their menu -- crepes, biscuits 'n' gravy, frittatas ...) AND 6 bottles of wine (or a dozen grande mimosas or espresso drinks) for under 40 bucks. Their version of a Cuban roast pork sandwich is flavorful and filling, and their breakfast sandwiches are made with tender, herby biscuits and loaded with all sorts of yum. How they churn out such good eats in their shoebox of a kitchen is beyond me, but everything I've had so far has made me want to come back for more. Plus, where else could you get a whole bottle of Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rose for $21?

    (4)

  • Fei H.

    Will you guys please come to San Diego and open shop?!? I loved the food, Chai latte, service, and ambiance. I went for breakfast with a girlfriend and would have stayed all day to eat lunch and have drinks if we weren't visiting the city and had other places to explore. I literally wanted to try EVERYTHING on the menu. I got the crepe with spinach, asparagus, bacon, and goat cheese...soooo good and well balanced! A little veggie, a little protein, dairy, and some starch! This is the life :)

    (5)

  • Chris J.

    I surprised my wife with a three day getaway to Orcas via floatplane. She'd never been in one before. We ate breakfast here before heading over to Kenmore Air. Have eaten here twice more since that pre-float plane trip. Excellent crepes, great service and personal people, and thick strong coffee (which is what we expect here in Salish Sea). Great music selections too, via the "dj" kitchen staff and iPod. The comfy benches upstairs are da bomb.

    (4)

  • Marlyn C.

    I was excited to eat here, my husband was a big fan of their sandwiches for lunch. We came in around 8:50 pm on a Friday night and milled around for a bit, no one seated us or greeted us. When we went upstairs to sit down, we were told the kitchen closes at 9. Well- it's still currently before 9... so we left. I was still thinking about the place two days later- it smelled SOOO good. So we went back on Sunday morning and waited 20 mins to be seated. It was amazing that such a small place can have 4-5 servers and still get nearly nothing done. They seriously need to chill out- they would be much more efficient. Coffee was horrible. I had the mushroom crepe and it was ok. My husband makes crepes, which are delicious and about 1000x better. He had the cowboy something- layers of eggs, chips, spinach, peppers. It was very dry and was only salvaged by the Cholula we dumped on it. Not a fan. Not going back. Really disappointing.

    (1)

  • Patrick D.

    After getting a Livingsocial deal for Citizen, my girlfriend and I were pretty excited to go. Unfortunately, there was little to be excited about. To start, nobody works the front of the cafe. People were already waiting in line and none of the waitresses had even started a list. After about 10 minutes of waiting, we finally got our name on the newly formed list and within a few minutes we were seated outside. Then we waited some more. After ten more minutes, our waitress came out with the silverware and some water cups, but no menus. She did have several complaints about how scattered she felt throughout the morning, though, and clearly could not handle working there at peak time. By the time we received our menus and asked for some coffee, it had gotten way too cold outside so we asked to sit inside and were quickly moved. Again we waited for our coffee for another ten minutes. The food was passable--I had the biscuits and gravy, my girlfriend the huevos rancheros--but our absent minded waitress never came back. She didn't check on us, ask us if we wanted more coffee, or see if the food was okay. Then, for some reason and without notice, another waitresses decided to open the large windows in front of our counter. Cold air blasting into our faces added little to the ambiance. It was pretty clear that the disorganization of this place hinders the experience. The meal was tasty, though not revolutionary, but everything was marred by how overcrowded and underserved we felt the entire time. To top it off, the waitress was condescending about how the Livingsocial deal worked and of course it took another ten minutes just to resolve the bill. Suffice it to say that we are NOT looking forward to our next five meals. We will definitely be getting them to go and hoping the owner works on finding a more competent waitstaff.

    (1)

  • Rachael L.

    Got the LivingSocial deal and I'm really pleased that I did. I've been happy with all of the crepes that I've tried (pear and mexican chocolate especially!!) and I find them to be filling. Its also nice that they have salads, sandwiches and other traditional breakfast fare - not just crepes. The wine is totally reasonable, and you don't get that "ordering the cheapest bottle" face that I've been known to get at other places. The boyfriend really enjoyed his mocha, and I always enjoy my pint sized mimosas! The service is on the slow side (unless they're trying to close!) so bring a newspaper and settle in or someone to (gasp!) chat with. I enjoy spending time in their cute little space.

    (4)

  • Nicole S.

    I absolutely loved having breakfast here. The savory chicken crepe was incredible: grilled sliced chicken, caramelized onions, spinach, and goat cheese all wrapped inside a crepe. The best thing here is the Nutella crepe by far, it's so delicious. I ordered a chai tea and it was alright. The service was great and I loved the atmosphere - it was like dining in a small house. The upstairs is really neat.

    (5)

  • Melanie S.

    Let's set the scene. It's 8pm on a Wednesday night, and my honey and I decide to redeem his Living Social coupon for dinner and a bottle of wine at Citizen. We walk up to the restaurant feeling encouraged. Lots of customers! It's also pretty warm, so the outside seating area is completely full. We walk up behind a rather strangely intense young woman suffering from a disturbed gait due to extremely tight pants and extremely high heels. After a rather awkward moment (do we seat ourselves? Is the wobbly girl going to sit down? Is she going to fall, or is she going to yell at someone?) a friendly regular clues us in to the fact that we may seat ourselves. Nothing's left outside, but no problem---we'll sit in the hot upstairs loft. With no fan. With my current attempt at veganism, the menu didn't look too promising but there were a few bottles of wine that had caught our eyes. To our disappointment, none of those wines were available through the coupon, and we were restricted to either Chardonnay (bleh), Pinot Grigio (snooze), or Syrah (too damned hot for that.) When the Pinot Grigio arrived it was *warm*. Yes, warm. And ridiculously syrupy-sweet. Our waitress was very kind and tried hard to provide us with good service (the only reason I've awarded two stars instead of one), but it was fairly strange when she reported that the chiller we requested for our hot toddies---err, Pinot Grigio---was snatched away by another waitress at the last second. She later brought us a huge bucket of ice such as you might serve six Corona in to a bunch of college boys on the beach. It did manage to cool the wine off a bit and I appreciate her persistence. I still barely drank a glass of the stuff. The food wasn't great. I got the BLAT with no bacon. The bread was soggy and the dish really needed some salt to compensate for the lack of salty bacon. My sweetheart got some type of crepe that had asparagus in it. I had one bite and didn't feel the need to steal another. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't good either. We've got 5 more trips through the ringer... I think next time we're going to try the Mimosas. Nothing like some orange juice to cover up the cheap taste of bargain bin wine!

    (2)

  • Mikiko T.

    Hands down, they definitely deserve 5 stars. Great food, great coffee, and SUPER friendly and attentive staff...my first experience at Citizen this afternoon could not be better! I know it sounds like an odd pair, but we ordered a Vietnamese sandwich and a Mushroom crepe. They were both so excellent, they were both gone within minutes, and I could have licked the plates.

    (5)

  • Vincent L.

    A great place to get brunch - airy, huge windows and super cute. I got the citizen crepe with turkey instead of bacon and it was so tasty. My favorite bites were the ones consisting entirely of warm goat cheese and carbs.

    (3)

  • Misty N.

    Great coffee, great food, good atmosphere, casual service. If you're looking for a delicious unique breakfast sandwich, try Citizen's very own breakfast sandwich served on a homemade savory biscuit. This biscuit is a cross between a moist scone and a crumbly biscuit with hints of onion and spices that melts in your mouth. You'll savor every bite with delight and sadness that the blissful experience must end soon. They service the tables in a casual cafe-style venue. You may be forgotten from time to time, but if you're looking for a great meal, comfortable atmosphere with soothing music, and a gorgeous old-style building, this is the place.

    (4)

  • Lisa G.

    Amazing spot for coffee and much more! I love how they serve wine and beer too and are open late if you feel like coming late to chat with a friend or two... they also have amazing breakfast sandwiches and a variety of crepes. There hasn't been a thing I didn't like here yet, also note they prepare the food in an open kitchen and it always tastes super fresh. One thing is they are always packed on the weekend mornings, so you may wait a while but it's worth it and you can get a coffee while you wait if you prefer. Pros: Great coffee (I always get a regular latte) and breakfast sandwiches, cute relaxing coffee house atmosphere (patio and outside picnic tables in the summer!), friendly service. Cons: None, love this place!

    (4)

  • Brooke Q.

    Found this place through livingsocial and decided to check it out this past weekend because I love crepes, i love coffee and I love finding new fantastic places to eat. Sadly right of the bat I was disappointed. It was chaotic and unorganized which is understandable since it was beautiful out and prime time for brunch hour on a saturday however that doesn't excuse the lady server who was totally rude and irritated that we apparently didn't follow the rules. She was mad that we wanted to order coffee while waiting for a table...um okay there wasn't a sign saying you couldn't but apparently they like to keep everything on one check...okay fine but does that mean you have to take our order so it puts you out? Luckily the guy making the coffee and every other server there seemed in good spirits and totally nice. We were seated upstairs which was a cute little space and the wait for food was quite long however the server informed us of the kitchen back up so no worries. However we just ordered 2 crepes and between waiting for food and for our server to come back with the bill...we were there for 1 1/2 hours. The server had to manually add the bill up on a little calculator. Ohhh so thats why we took math classes. Overall the wait was getting a little tiring after the first hour, thats a long time to wait for what we thought was going to be a fun dabble in our day. overall strawberry rhubarb crepe was delicious, coffee was good. I think I may try again on a less busier day but avoid the chaotic weekends.

    (2)

  • Holly G.

    WOW! I read all the reviews. The cheap weasels who have some crazy expectations, and some crappy coupon book, HATE the place. That is the highest recommendation!!! I'm definitely going there, because those creeps will not be coming back! Yay!!!! (Or, threatening to only take their food to-go. They won't like it that way either!) I love this place ALREADY!!!

    (5)

  • Chenda N.

    first class service is my initial feedback on my first visit to the cafe. i ordered the house crepe and an americano to go from the friendly barista on a sunday morning. i recieved my drink immediately and was delighted to see my order hand delivered to my car while i sat and waited the short five minutes for my food. my crepe had fresh spinach and avocado and included yummy mushrooms sub onions. my drink was beyond fare and overall it was pretty good for ~$12. the place is quaint and wasn't too crowded; an upstairs dining area is also available for seating. only reason i can't give this place five stars is because of the limited, i mean really limited parking space (3 cars in the lot and if you are lucky you will find a spot on the street) and the fact that you smell like a frying pan when you walk out of the cafe. i had to air my clothes out for a few hours, ugh. id still go back and im a fan!

    (4)

  • Bill F.

    Stumbled across this place while visiting Seattle from Miami. The giant mimosas, friendly service, great food and outdoor patio make it a winner. We'll be back!

    (5)

  • Crystal S.

    My guess is the negative reviews from 7/17 must be due to the weekend, which is the first full weekend after the Living Social Deal went into effect and they were slammed a sizeable portion of the 1,599 new customers coming to redeem the deal. Duh, Living Social newbies! It's a small, independent coffee shop. It's not like you got a coupon to Starbucks or Noah's Bagels. I can hate on you because I too have a Living Social deal, but knew better not to slam the joint on thier first full weekend and then wonder why the waitress was frazzled. I went today, Thursday, in the middle of the day. One of only 5 customers. They had thier own outdoor deck with 8 cafe tables, an upstairs with about 6 tables, four picnic benches outside, and a small bar seating against the window inside as well. Good service, Good food. We had the citizen crepe, the desert Creme Brulee Pear crepe, the Rueben, and two mimosas. Crepes were really delicious, but small. You would be hungry after- more of a snack, but good quality and care. same with the sandwich. Nice marbled rye, and they make thier own kraut out of red cabbage: more sweet than tangy. They use Kettle rippled chips. Thier kitchen is tiny and everything made from scratch. Most items are about 7 dollars. If you go, make the time to go Monday-Friday.

    (4)

  • Carrie B.

    I'm of the philosophy that good food is made quantumly better by charming ambiance; on both fronts, Citizen delivers. The Food: The breakfast sandwich here just edged out Volunteer Park Cafe's classic, bumping Cafe Presse's "Croque Madame" into a distant third. I'm presently sipping a more-than-decent Americano and see sumptuously overflowing crepes drift by on their way to their happy recipients. I also saw "mimosa" on the menu and got very excited. The Ambiance: Cozy in size, but lofty in feel, with exposed brick, high ceilings and bountiful windows. The decor is retro / modern, with lovely details from what looks like the original wooden roof and beam fixtures. Picnic tables outside large, open windows give an extra flavor of neighborhood hospitality. I suspect this would be an ideal place for a first date -- or breakfast the morning after.

    (5)

  • Lisa A.

    On the outside it's a great looking place. There are outdoor seating options however, it's quite small inside. The atmosphere is cozy with the dim lighting and casual furniture. I ordered the Citizen Crepe which had asparagus, avocado, bacon, and onions. I thought this would be a great option considering it said Citizen in the title and had creme fraiche which is mentioned as a Yelp tip. Overall it was just okay. It needed more flavor. The creme fraiche was sparse but if there had been more drizzled on, it would have tasted better. The asparagus had a strange spice that didn't fit well with the avocado and onion. I'm no chef by any means but, my personal opinion was that it could have gone without the asparagus. I would rather have had more bacon. I'd still give it another go. There were a few other things on the menu that looked good.

    (3)

  • Jennifer G.

    A friend picked up a Groupon for Citizen, and was kind enough to invite me out for breakfast on a Sunday morning. The place filled up fast, but we still felt a modicum of privacy (I was surprised). It's "seat yourself" and the upstairs is larger than you think. We both got crepes - the Citizen and the Caramel Pear Brûlée - and two pints(!) of mimosa. Pints! Of Mimosa! So delicious. (Also in grapefruit, orange and cranberry.) The other nice thing was that there was no rush. It took time to get our crepes, but once we had them, finished them and had our mimosas, no one was pushing for us to get out. Friendly service: win.

    (4)

  • Rose V.

    Great service, I guess other reviewers did not have the same luck. Our waiter was awesome, so genuinely friendly. Had the French toast which was in bread pudding style w/ a side of bacon...yummo! Also had a bite of my friends baguette breakfast sandwich which was to die for! The mocha was a perfect mix of chocolate and expresso. Wish this place was in Los Angeles bc I'd be here on a weekly basis!

    (5)

  • Jason B.

    Beware: "Biscuits and gravy" is a question of semantics according to my server this morning. What you are in fact receiving is A biscuit with your gravy. While I was just looking for a clarification on the plurality of biscuits, the server instantly got upset and basically blew me off for the rest of my meal. The food was well prepared, though and space is quite charming. Do not go expecting great service.

    (2)

  • Sara Y.

    I was amazed with this place! Cool ambiance, delicious food (and great vegetarian options), and great service! Not to mention their coffee is beautifully tastey! Definately coming back! Get here early as it fills up super fast!

    (5)

  • Ryan P.

    The Nutella Cappuccino/Coffee was good, although it was served luke warm. If you're looking for the traditional french toast, then this is not the place. It was more like cake. This place seems like a trendy hipster-type cafe. Food was average... The place is quite small, so not a good place to go with large groups.

    (3)

  • Gabe B.

    OMG, OMG, OMG. I LOVE THIS PLACE. If I were to open a kickass restaurant, this would be it. It's got great coffee, cool people, great food and all kinds of wonderful. DO: Get a coffee, a crepe, or breakfast! DON'T: Come here to be anti-social. The staff are great to talk to!

    (5)

  • Nicholas I.

    In town on business and glad I found this place the breakfast baguette was awesome. Good coffee and a great place to unwind with a beer at the end of the day.

    (4)

  • Yohann S.

    Didn't know that there's such a nice breakfast/brunch place near where my gf used to live in Seattle. Very warm, very unique interior, and friendly server. You go inside, you sit wherever you wanted, and just enjoy the cozy environment. Gf and I went to this place on a wet Thursday morning. We sat upstairs. Quickly browse through the menu.. / yelp haha. Gf decided to get Black Forest Ham Crepe and I went with Citizen Sandwich. Both our food came on a reasonably time manner. Our server was friendly. Don't get me wrong about the stars. It's a good place to stop by once in a while. It's just not the kind of place where you definitely have to stop by every single time.

    (3)

  • Chet F.

    I love this place! Probably the most sincere group of people I have ever ordered a cup of Joe from. They are always greeting you upon walking in, inviting you to take a seat wherever and they know almost everyone by name. The serve great coffee drinks, wine, and food. They have a hip little indoor area with a balcony and seating outside as well. My only qualm, my biscuit and gravy was watery. The flavors were awesome, including the biscuit which was very tasty. Yet the gravy had not been thickened at all. Almost as if just milk dumped on ground sausage. Maybe the cook was having a bad day? It was really strange. I will def be back for a per Americano, every time I'm in the neighborhood.

    (4)

  • Manali T.

    Amazing food. We ordered the French toast and scrambled eggs. The French toast was simply decadent but not too overwhelming. One of the best brunches I've had in years. The service is fast and friendly.

    (5)

  • Alexander B.

    Man this place is cool! Came here for Dinner (yes they have dinner!) and was able to get a table outside with a view of the Needle without any issues. Sat down and was met immediately by a friendly waitress who got us some Limonata and a ho-garden nice. Had the Cuban sandwich while the Fiance had a Citizen crape. While my sandwich was great the Crape was spectacular and I would go hear again just for the Citizen Crape. With good beers, good food and from what I have heard great coffee this place is pretty sweet.

    (5)

  • Erika O.

    The space is warm and inviting. The crepes are delicious; admittedly I haven't tried anything else here. The staff is crazy friendly. To be completely honest, the friendliness kind of weirds me out, just a little. They have had some kinks to work out. At one of my visits, my crepe order was completely forgotten, and the place wasn't particularly busy. Looking over the other reviews, it looks like forgetfulness isn't uncommon, maybe it's time to introduce order tickets? I'm determined to get my lazy butt down here some day after work to try their very reasonably priced wine by the glass.

    (4)

  • Annalisa S.

    The breakfast muffin I had here was tasty--I liked the creme fraiche that added some tanginess, and the Morning Star veggie patty was just as good as the real thing, in my opinion. I also liked the muffin, which had just enough red chili paper flavor to complement the rest of the ingredients, without being at all spicy. Staff was nice, too.

    (4)

  • Courtney M.

    I've been back twice in the last few weeks and am officially a fan now! Once I got coffee & breakfast to go with a friend on my way to work - I ended up with a slamming busy morning and wasn't able to eat my b'fast sandwich until about 10:30, and it was STILL amazing! I also got a text from my friend that she LOVED her breakfast too, and she wants to go back. YAY - home run for Citizen. I also went for breakfast on a Saturday - luckily my timing was good and I got a picnic table outside! Delish coffee while I waited, and a nice chat with the cute friendly blonde server. Asked for recommendations, but since she hadn't tried the July special yet she couldn't say - I tried it and it was bomb. Friend got the Breakfast Cowboy Casserole and said it was really good (it looked amazing!). Still not sure I'd go here at night, ....but I am all about it for breakfast and lunch now! And good thing - they built a new deck on the south side! Yay for outdoor seating in Seattle!

    (4)

  • Suzy K.

    I have been to Citizen three times and thoroughly enjoyed the coffee, food, atmosphere, and service every time. We went to Citizen in late June for the first time just to grab 2 americanos - we were intrigued by everything we saw so we made a plan to go back the next weekend for breakfast. Neither my husband or I had been big fans of crepes but thought we would give them a try. On our second return I had the pesto and he had the citizen minus the bacon. They were both delicious! The joint was pretty crowded but we were seated within 10 minutes and were eating about 15 minutes after we placed our order. A couple of months later my friend tells me she has one of those Groupon/Living Social deals for the place and would I like to go? Yes, please! So back I went and this time ordered the crepe that was the special that day - one with pico de gallo. Delicious! Once again they were packed yet we were seated within about 10 minutes, our server was pleasant, the food came in a timely manner, and all was good! Cannot wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Tillotson G.

    Thanks to Living Social; I have been really loving this place. This place has it all; style- flavor- location- Tunes- (even PARKING... say what?) Unheard of in Queen Anne! I had the chicken pesto the other night with a bottle of wine; and every minute of it was wonderful. The staff is always amazing. I would seriously recommend this place to anyone! Great for a group upstairs or just with and outing with your Grandparents.

    (5)

  • Steven N.

    This place has great food and coffee - when you can get it. Apparently it is under new ownership, and they don't serve espresso drinks after 3 pm. How can you call yourself "Citizen COFFEE" if you don't server coffee in the afternoon/evenings?

    (2)

  • Opal D.

    Poor service 2 out of 3 times I came to Citizen. I like the concept - wine, crepes, and coffee - should be hard to mess up; but their sandwiches aren't very good and their wine selection is small. The pastries are not baked in house (some are from Macrina) and never look that fresh. They have outdoor seating but service is non-existent outside or upstairs. Perhaps they have some growing to do and kinks to work out, but until then, I do not recommend coming here!

    (2)

  • Sharon H.

    We have been wanting to try this place...today was the perfect day, with in-laws from out of town, and tired from tromping around EMP/SciFi Museum. Wonderful space, friendly as can be. They didn't have grilled cheese or chocolate milk on the menu but made them happily for my son. Everything was GOOD. Coffee, chili, sandwiches and crepes. Because one of our dishes was a little tardy, they comped it. I can't wait to go back. Give it a try, you should like it- unless you are in a big hurry. But there are other places for that. I highly reccommend the good folks at Citizen and their wonderful cafe.

    (5)

  • Joe D.

    Good coffee and extremely tasty breakfasts. We had 2 orders of crepes, the bread pudding French toast and the breakfast sandwich. The breakfast sandwich was amazing, with spinach and bacon on a perfect biscuit. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the portions were slightly small for the price.

    (4)

  • K S.

    Probably one of the coolest cafe layouts I've seen. Really nice employees. I've had their b fast sandwich and a pork lunch sandwich. Both were really good! Not huge on crepes so yet to try.. My boyfriend and I like to go on sunny, warm evenings and sip wine out front and just soak up city living. I work at a cafe at the top of the hill and I know he sometimes cheats and comes here. Just can't get mad. Perfect for a quick detour on the way to I-5, good coffee, good vibe. High five.

    (5)

  • Jenn D.

    Very good crepes. Busy on the weekend. Service is a bit slow. Didn't have coffee, but the drinks looked tasty. Very good variety of local wine. Again, Crepes were GREAT!

    (4)

  • Suma K.

    I think what I love the most about this place is the actual space--the bare wood, warm ambiance, upstairs loft area...so Seattle, and so lovely. The area downstairs with the stools is perfect for chilling with a cup of coffee (which is pretty decent here) and a snack, while the upstairs area is more intimate and a place to meet 1-2 friends for anything from brunch to dinner. I've tried their crepes, and as many other reviewers have mentioned, they use buckwheat batter to make them. They are thicker and have more texture compared to traditional crepes, but when combined with the various savory fillings, they work. I haven't tried the sweet crepes here, but I'm assuming they would be delicious too.

    (4)

  • Katie P.

    wow.....the owner is not a happy camper!

    (1)

  • I B.

    Incomplete rating. Wish I checked Yelp's description first. Their web site says they're open till 9pm on Sunday. Went there at 7:30pm tonight, and while there were customers still eating they turned us away, saying they were closed. Rats, Laredo's got our business instead.

    (3)

  • Erica B.

    Very cute Queen Anne coffee shop. I enjoyed a regular coffee, while my friend a latte. The prices were reasonable. I really liked the atmosphere and this is the type of place you could end up spending hours studying at or catching up with a friend. I would like to go back to try the food.

    (4)

  • Cindy C.

    Q. What ever is better than bacon? A. Bacon and sweet caramelized onions (Citizen's crepe) The end. PS. they also have an awesome patio and great coffee

    (5)

  • Joel V.

    A great newish place, with hints of Latin American culture evident in the sit-down coffee service, small napkins, small water glasses with no ice, and more. Food is amazing, sandwiches rival Paseo. Coffee is very good as well, the head Batista knows what he's doing.

    (5)

  • Thom P.

    It's great to visit Seattle and find all these independent coffee shops and not just the standard Starbucks you find everywhere else. This place is small, rustic and has an unusual menu. I had a wonderful breakfast with a great cup of coffee. I would stop there if your in town visiting.

    (4)

  • Kathleen F.

    We finally took advantage of our Living Social punchcard and I'm sad we waited so long! Delicious food, relaxed vibe, great prices, and friendly/fun service. I had the turkey sandwich and the hubby had the cheesesteak. Yum. I can't wait to go back for breakfast and a mimosa!

    (5)

  • Tim R.

    Had a great experience here. The wait staff was attentive. The atmosphere was cozy and the food was great! I had a breakfast sandwich with ham, swiss, eggs and tomatoes served on a warm, crusty baguette. Of course, I couldn't leave without trying their Nutella crepe with bananas. Delicious!

    (5)

  • M A.

    Food is very hit or miss. I usually don't put a premium on service, but this place had the worst service I've experienced in years.

    (1)

  • C Y.

    Returned for a light dinner, enjoyed a tasty Black Forest Ham Crepe. The very cool thing is, the bottle of wine we enjoyed was sold at retail. No 3X restaurant mark up here! The Walnut City Pinot Noir was $18 the same as retail price. Now if they'd only get some proper wine glasses instead of the little tumblers.

    (5)

  • Sheena K.

    We have been there 5 times (and we don't eat out often) and have tried a new menu item each time - each being so so so delicious. This is really my favorite place to eat. If only it were bigger to accomodate larger crowds, but then again, that's part of the charm, small and intimate. We're going for brunch this morning!

    (5)

  • Scott M.

    This is a funky, spectacular little coffee shop with terrific breakfasts. If you like bread pudding, you have to get the French toast, done in "bread pudding style". Incredible. Spouse and oldest daughter report the crepes are also very good, and youngest (and much less daring) daughter enjoyed the oatmeal. Very good fresh OJ and one of the best lattes I've ever had rounded out a memorable breakfast. Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Liza R.

    The absolute best grilled chicken Banh Mi sandwich I have ever had! What a wonderful treat!! I love the place!!

    (5)

  • B M.

    Let me just say that folks are way too liberal with 5 stars. That being said, Citizen is a terrific spot that I've been two thrice in the past several days, and plan on making a regular habit. The service has been great by different people every time, and the biscuits and gravy was awesome and I consider myself a bit of a connoisseur.

    (4)

  • Jeanna B.

    Upon first entry, I was super duper impressed with Citizen. The space is small, but warm with exposed wood, bricks, burlap-wrapped drop lights, cozy tables with flowers, and a chalkboard wall scrawled with "Laissez le bons temps rouler." (Let the good times roll.) It seemed the best atmosphere to cozy up to a breakfast on my first fall-ish, rainy day in Seattle. The menu is a bit random with savory & sweet crepes, Vietnamese sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches, wine and espresso - but everything sounded great and the prices are cheap! ($7.95 for crepes, $4.95 for Vietnamese sandwich and $6.95 for pulled-pork sandwiches). And their wine by the glass is only $4.50! My boyfriend and I ordered espresso, which was some of the best I've had in awhile. I even said out loud, "Now THIS is a barista who knows what she/he is doing!" The foam was thick and creamy, served up with pretty coffee art designs. Now here's the problem - I would have given this place five stars in a heartbeat, and I'm pretty disappointed to share our experience. But we felt the waitresses were unorganized, disjointed and confused. We had our crepe order given away to a couple sitting downstairs, who had come in and sat down to order way after us. We watched the woman check the crepe, open it, push their fork around and then say it was the wrong crepe and send it back. The guy enjoyed my boyfriend's crepe, while we had to flag down the waitress to tell them we had been waiting awhile and we thought our crepes were just given away. She responded with a shrug and flippant manner, "I don't know what happened - this is only our fourth day. Sorry!" She brought back my crepe to me from the kitchen, which had been picked through by the other girl (kinda weird), and then said my boyfriend's would be up in five minutes. I had to start my breakfast alone while he waited, and the couple downstairs only had one crepe too, waiting for their second because of the confusion. In the end, they never figured out what happened and while it was an honest mistake, we were super put off by the nonchalant, uncaring attitude from our waitresses who still didn't figure out what happened, didn't apologize and didn't offer to make it better. In fact, they spent the rest of the time avoiding us, it seemed, continuing to run up and down the stairs with crepes that they didn't know what tables they belonged to. Disappointing. I feel that in the economy it shouldn't be hard to find really spot-on waitresses that can keep track of their tables and orders... or at least be friendly and willing to apologize when a mistake is made. Besides that frustration - the food was really super good. (We ordered the ham, swiss, tomato & spinach crepe with an egg on top and the applewood smoked bacon crepe with sharp cheddar, basil and maple syrup with an egg on top). We're going to let the mistake go and definitely head back for a second shot at the sandwiches and inexpensive glasses of wine. Citizen is really unique and unlike anything else in Queen Anne! I think they're going to do great.

    (4)

  • Foodluster S.

    Friendly staff and very tasty breakfast sandwich.

    (5)

  • Ange G.

    Fantastic crepes! LOVE the pesto one, but there's only crepes and a few sandwiches on the menu, so if you don't love crepes, don't go :)

    (4)

  • Rachel C.

    Great place for an americano, salad, sandwich or crepe. The wait might be a little long, so if you are in a hurry I recommend calling in your order in advance (menu is online). I am currently obsessed with their Citizen salad. I tried it topped with the chicken before, but prefer it in its natural state. The croutons rock my world.

    (4)

  • Anne K.

    Delicious! Rustic exterior but menu shines. Breakfast sandwich yummy with a savory biscuit, protein choice, egg, tomato & creme fraiche. Expect a wait.

    (4)

  • James and Carla F.

    Fun little place that our new friends recommended. Good food and prices, horrible ventilation so you will stink when you leave. But if you just rolled out of bed who cares right?

    (5)

  • Chira V.

    this is everything i've wanted in a creperie on queen anne, well maybe except for some ventilation up top. i had the mushroom crepe and it was delightful. its small, cute and quaint. reminiscent of joe bar but more cafe then coffee shop. be patient with the service. its a sit back and chat sort of place not really a rush and go. i will be back, many times over and over.

    (5)

  • John S.

    So I have been back several times now. The coffee is good, but not as good as Ladro. The atmosphere is still fantastic. The people are still very friendly. I had the "citizen sandwich" with pulled pork - and it was very average. My wife had the tofu vietnamese sandwich - and it was also very average. I am disappointed after my Vietnamese sandwich (from my first trip) was so good. I have certainly not given up on them, just wasn't terrible excited about the last menu item.

    (3)

  • LL C.

    average crepes

    (3)

  • Domonique W.

    A random Tuesday night I decided to redeem my living social coupon. Yes the living social coupon is a great deal but sometimes those great deals turn out to be more work than they are worth; not this time. Citizen was a lovely little place with a fun atmosphere and a friendly waiter. The waiter was informative and helpful on how to use my coupon and made the process totally painless (not always the case when using groupon/living social deals). I have to say that even if I wasn't getting an excellent deal on the wine and entree I would love this place. I enjoyed the small neighborhood venue, friendly atmosphere, attentive waitstaff, and a delicious food. It might not blow your socks off but you might just be pleasantly surprised. I'll be back without my living social deal for sure.

    (4)

  • Chad L.

    Great food top to bottom. Their crepes are amazing and the staff is very friendly.

    (5)

  • James R.

    This place has a cool feel. The food is reasonably priced and pretty tasty, but the wine list isn't spectacular. Great place for a laid-back conversation with friends.

    (4)

  • Trish F.

    There food is ok, and their coffee is decent but neither is good enough to put up with the slow/unhelpful and rude service from the staff. I don't know what it is with that place but I've been going there for over a year and a half and it doesn't matter who gets hired the service has never improved and is always disappointing. I would go for breakfast occasionally because of convenience (it is right down the street from my house) but after my last experience there I will not go back. The service was awful, and I was not expecting much more than my water to be refilled and some helpful information about their menu, not a rude, tired waitress and slow service.

    (2)

  • Scott S.

    This place is AWESOME! The service at times may be a little slow, but the friendliness and outstanding food more than make up for it (actually its quite nice so you have more time to drink $11 bottle wine). I love this place.

    (5)

  • Angel W.

    I heart Citizen. I've heard about them for a while but I don't live in QA so I've never had a chance to go. I love crepes but most as a meal don't have enough stuff in them for me. Maybe that's a French thing but I'm a girl who likes her pizza w/ everything on it too.. so. Went there w/ a friend on our day off today for Monday brunch and it was divine. Service was really friendly, coffee was lovely and I had the Citizen crepe and added an egg.. holy crap. So good. Everything I wanted and more. Totally filling and I wished I could eat more. I love the space - so funky and cool w/ the exposed beams and brick and yeah it's small. I'd probably avoid it on weekends as I'm sure it's crazy busy, but if you can catch them on off times, which I'm going to do more, I'd recommend that. I kind of want to live there.

    (5)

  • Yay D.

    This place rocks! It meets all my requirements for a weekend work spot - wifi, filling food, coffee & alcohol for when i need a break - and takes it one step further with uberfriendly service. Brunch can get busy (oh, how i love the Cowboy Casserole!!!) and I have seen customers get exasperated with the wait, but the servers handle it with a smile. Seating inside is limited, but it's good for small groups or to come work by yourself. Definitely a new regular spot for me, though minus one star for good, but not stellar, coffee.

    (4)

  • Karen L.

    We were craving crepes and because we had another errand to run in the area, we decided to try out Citizen. As other reviewers mentioned, this place is tiny. While there is a sign that says 'seat yourself', this does not really work on the weekends when it gets crowded. In fact, when we first arrived, the wait staff was trying to organize the parties waiting and steer them to the next open table. We ended up ordering three crepes, and while they were all pretty tasty, they were not very filling. I left still feeling hungry. Also, it wasn't as inexpensive as the yelp rating of "$" suggests. Our bill after tax and tip was $37 for two (three crepes, one regular coffee and one 12oz tea) and I was till hungry. Factoring all those things in, I'm not sure it was worth it.

    (3)

  • Amy B.

    I thought this place had a fun ambience, especially with the loft. Great for crepes and drinks. Nice local feel.

    (4)

  • Matt L.

    I started going into Citizen a few months ago for a new coffee spot, and now I am going back all the time. Great people, good coffee and food. don't be in a rush, it's not Starbucks.

    (4)

  • Tanner M.

    I am now a huge fan of Citizen. I was staying at the hotel across the street and walked over to grab lunch. Everyone told me about the crepes, but I wasn't in the mood. I'm glad because I got the $8 soup & sandwich combo, which is the bargain of 2010 up to this point! I ordered the chicken and white bean soup which both my friend and I agreed was probably the best soup we had tasted in a long time. The chicken pesto sandwich was amazing too. It had so much flavor and was toasted just right. I'm big on food texture and that sandwich hit the spot. They had a pretty large selection of coffee. I got the light roast which was very good. A big step up from Starbucks (yuck!). They also have free wi-fi which is important for me. When I was looking through the menu I saw great deals on wine as well. I didn't look closely but they seemed to have a good selection. Last but not least, my waitress was very friendly and attentive. You really couldn't ask for more from a coffee/sandwich/wine spot....I didn't know that combo even existed. Having the citizen across the street from my hotel played a major role in me staying there another night. Definitely check this place out!

    (5)

  • Felipe L.

    Slow and meh food, it was cheap thou

    (2)

  • Marc G.

    The BEST french toast in town! This coffee shop has it all going on: great service, great food, great coffee and a comfy atmosphere. A definite must stop.

    (5)

  • Bill E.

    I love the space and the americano I think, was the best I've had in this town in 10 years (I'll go have another, just to double check) damn good crepes too... I recommend you go there!

    (4)

  • Grace N.

    It's amazing to have a local coffee shop in the city but the owner is horrible! She lacks of customer service. She acts important and doesn't know how to appreciate referred customers. Never again referring friends to her coffee shop. As much as Starbucks is cliche, they are much appreciative of their paying customers and very personable (inside QFC - one block away from citizen). I go there for coffee but most important their best customer service! You suck owner...stay behind the scene where you don't interact with customers, it'll do you a favor.

    (1)

  • Heather S.

    So glad I recently returned. Previous visits, twice, left me unimpressed. Slow service, and shortage of items no longer seem to be issues. We had seven at our table and we all enjoyed our crepes and service. I look forward to returning.

    (3)

  • martin s.

    We were able to get counter seats on a busy Sunday afternoon. Mixed bag here ... the crepes were uniformly excellent, as were the chai and Irish Breakfast. But the kitchen was out of French toast (bummer!). The place looks to be in the midst of growing pains; staff seemed well-meaning but inexperienced, and a person who appeared to be the owner/manager was holding one-on-one staff meetings on the landing. One staffer stopped to pet a dog brought in by a customer, and then she went right back to rolling silverware up in napkins -- without washing her hands. It's worth going for the food, but the service isn't up to professional standards yet. However, if you have second thoughts about your LivingSocial deal and would like someone to buy you out of it, let me know. Citizen was a hit with my extremely picky 5-year-old, and that's enough to make us want to go back.

    (3)

  • B B.

    Delicious! I love them crepes. Seriously, $5.75 for a mimosa, but not just any mimosa, a PINT! I tried the citizen crepe, and me oh my, gorgeous! I just wish the seating was a little more comfortable and the dessert crepes were not quite so spendy. Maybe they could do smaller crepes for dessert? Staff was friendly and happy. The upstairs loft is better for groups. I will be back!

    (5)

  • Nathan M.

    The coffee is amazing, the space is beautiful and it smells very very good -- I shall be coming back when I'm hungry. Definitely more of a hanging space than a working space - but frankly it rocks for hanging.

    (4)

  • elisabeth r.

    Love this place! I was there the first week they opened and it was perfect for long days in front of the computer with a coffee and crepe. Now it's so popular I can't find a place to sit! Good for them - I'll stick to going there only on the weekdays when all you guys are in your office cubes.

    (5)

  • Jen L.

    The crepes are good. I liked the lemon curd that was recommended by our server. The atmosphere is pleasant enough, unless you are bothered by hostile staff, then I would go elsewhere. Our server was nice, but the server with blonde hair was kinda bitchy. I walked in the door as she was going to the patio outside and instead of giving me a chance to get out of the way (the front is a narrow hallway with some bar seating along the window) she growls something at me and scowls as she goes past. Excuuuuse me! Really, could a smile f-ing kill you? Anyway, we sat out of her section and was served by a mellow server with long red hair and tattoos. She was nice. We had tippr vouchers and so I pulled it up on my phone, but she didn't know how it worked so we went downstairs to figure it out. I was informed by another hostile employee that it had to be printed out. Really? Can't you just take down the voucher number. NO. It says on the voucher that it has to be printed out. Well I have all the time in the world to read the fine print. I told her we would go print it out then and be right back. And then went home. Every other place that I have vouchers to has been able to take the number off my phone. Not sure why this is a problem, but since I am not typically in the mood to deal with people full of their own smug self-importance I probably won't go back.

    (2)

  • Philip B.

    Great little place which hopefully won't get over-run with people. Looking for a nice little place to take my wife before the play, A Confederacy of Dunces at Book-It (which was great fun), I saw the reviews here on Yelp and thought it would be an interesting place to try. We were not disappointed. In fact the food was great, as was the service. The atmosphere is urban retro (in a portion of a converted garage from the 1920's), but not indulgent. We both had the special crepe/salad, a sparkling Shiraz that was a perfect complement, and desert crepes - nutella/banna and lemon. The coffee was ok. Definitely will be coming back.

    (5)

  • Mattie D.

    As others have stated, the food is rather tasty, but the service is AWFUL. My friend and I had the server take down our name, as there were a handful of people waiting. When we asked how long it might be (a pretty common question, no?) she rolled her eyes and said, "I don't know." I had not seen my friend in a while, so we were catching up outside while waiting for a table. About 25 minutes had passed and the crowd had thinned out a bit. A group of people came and just sat themselves down at an outside table that had just been cleared, and BOOM, the server came up to them with menus. My friend reminded the server that we had been waiting and she said nothing, just stared at us blankly. I asked in a light hearted manner if she forgot about us and she said rudely, "Yeah, I did. I guess you can go upstairs where there are tables." On our way up the stairs, I heard the server say to the group of people who just sat, "Oh my god, what is their problem?". The problem is that she was so rude you have to ask the age old question, If you hate people, why in the world are you in the service industry? Thankfully, the server upstairs was a hundred times better...but still, I think someone should get the boot and spend the rest of her days in isolation.

    (2)

  • Elizabeth G.

    OMG!! I visited citizen this morning and after my experience with the manager/owner (female with dark brown shoulder length hair) I turned around and walked out. I frequent Citizen because I live one block away, but what I experience today was just bad business. I enjoy the breakfast tacos and a speciality coffee, so much that I have bought all the ingredients sausage, eggs; tortilla and spicy condiments; and I prepare the tacos ahead and heat them for breakfast before work. Although I had all the ingredients to make a taco at home, I wanted to get out and walk to enjoy the local atmosphere on a Saturday morning. I know Citizen can be busy on the weekends so I waited until I could see no one waiting in line and I walked over. I entered right away because everyone waiting had been seated and noticed that there was counter space, but the tables downstairs were not available. A woman ( manger?) walked up to me and I said, "table for 1 please". The manager? said we don't a table sit at the counter, just as she said that a woman sitting alone at a two person table by the kitchen got up to leave. I said, "Oh can I sitt there?". The manager(?) said no, we like to save that for two people and it is not even clean yet, which I might add had one plate and drink on the table. She again stated that I had to sit at the counter. I have occansionally sat at the counter when Citizen was so busy there weren't many choices on where to sit without a wait, but I do not enjoy sitting elbow to elbow with people I don't know. But today I was visiting for a nice experience and I perfer tables. I have worked in at least 8 resturants in the Seattle area and I understand turning tables and tips. But because I am alone, I order quickly, I do not have anyone to visit with, I leave as soon as I eat, so if the food comes out quickly I am in and out in less than 20 minutes. And I tip well ($3.50-$4.00) on a $10.00 breakfast. People with two or more at a table often visit and tie up tables for over and hour+. I have experienced this philosophy at other resturants and never understood the thinking. I is very sexist, because I have watched host do this and when a single man comes in and request a table they sit him without questioning. And many times when this happens there are available sitting in the resturant. Why business people feel this is good business I don't understand, it just appears greedy! Needless to say, I just turned around and left, walked a block away hopped in my car and drove to the lovely French Cafe on the top of Queen Anne. I might add, I had a very enjoyable breakfast at a comfortable table!

    (1)

  • Joe S.

    The turkey raspberry sandwich is amazing. I really like most of the menu items here. The coffee is great and the service is awesome. The only bad thing I could say is do not order the bahn mi. It is just one of the things they offer, and the only thing I have tried and not liked. Other than the bahn mi, they are top notch all around

    (4)

  • Seth V.

    Great spot to grab a weekend coffee and a crepe. The staff is also incredibly friendly and offered great suggestions to help me narrow down my choice of food (I went with the Pesto Crepe). Citizen will be a regular weekend hang out for me.

    (4)

  • Jared P.

    If you like smelling like a bacon sandwich after you're done with coffee - then Citizen is your place. But not for me. I have given Citizen several tries now, and I am done with it. It's hot, cramped, and the smells from the kitchen (which always seem to me to be bacon) really whaft through the entire place. The upstairs seating is way too small with poor seating arrangement, and the air is stagnant, which makes it uncomfortable to sit and hang out - which is too bad, because the food is OK, the service is quite friendly, and the place would be a place that I would probably like to go to for a coffee once in a while - but the experience inside just does not do it for me - and there is nothing on the menu or anything special about the coffee (with so many GREAT alteranitves in Seattle) that really would make me come back.

    (2)

  • Rebecca J.

    Deliciously smooth Americanos, amazing Turkey sandwich (with cranberry, brie, and avacado), and the best crepe I've ever had--the Citizen Crepe! The building looks like a 100 yr old fire station or something. Old bricks, exposed beams, a little seating alcove with tables for 2, and old theater seats arranged around a large coffee table. It's small, but awesome. Waitress (or owner? lady with dark hair and full arm tattoo) was super friendly and very good at her job. We never lacked anything we needed. Wasn't too busy--went on a Wednesday afternoon around 2:00. I definitely MUST go there again. My tummy has never been so happy :)

    (5)

  • Jordan D.

    This place is really cool inside. I love the style. I've been here a couple times now. Twice for crepes, yum! Once to just hang out on my laptop while my fiance did her homework. As with most cafes, this place has wifi. They also have wine paring with all their crepes, which i thought was a nice touch. The last time I went, I got a black coffee and just hung out there for a while. The coffee tasted great and fresh (they had just made a new pot, so it was obviously fresh). I'm honestly surprised this place ever has empty chairs..

    (5)

  • Karen A.

    I am very happy that a place like this has moved into my neighborhood. There's really no other lunch spot around unless you want to walk 7 blocks to queen Anne ave and even then there's not a spot like it. I ate there twice. The first time I got a caprese sandwhich with spicy tofu instead of mozzarella. They were happy to make the substitute. The sand which was delicious and filling and I really liked the panini-ish pressed bread. I had to wait awhile to have my water refilled but it was a busy Saturday afternoon so definitely understandable. The second time I ate there I got a salad w/ spicy tofu. It was fresh and delicious and a large portion size! I enjoyed the dressing. I am happy with this cute place and plan on being a regular.

    (5)

  • ID T.

    This is the secret spot for tastiness after work at Seattle Center. Sandwiches and soup of the day are great. Coffee is 99percent great. Mostly this is my happy hiding spot after tough customer service shifts. The upstairs seating depends very heavily on the attitude of the people who got there first (friendly: great. Having some deep conversation: not so much) I have noticed that most of the negative reviews also mention the LivingSocial deal, which has been nicknamed the AntiSocial deal for the attitude of the folks who bought into it.

    (4)

  • Jeff N.

    I give Citizen 3 stars due to inconsistency. My girlfriend purchased the Living Social deal last year that was good for 6 'meals for two and a beverage'. You could only use the deal once a month, which was reasonable, so we basically went there on 6 different occasions over the course of about 9 months. First time was for dinner on a weekday and we were left hungry as the meals were not very filling, and service was a bit slow. We then tried breakfast and were absolutely delighted with the options and results on the first occasion. Very delicious breakfast - Cowboy casserole and the French toast deliciousness (not the exact names) - and strong pint glasses of mimosas. Also had great service even though the place was quite busy. The second time we went for breakfast on a Friday morning and it was a bit of a disaster. The server showed up at the same time that we did ~8am. We were given water and our order was taken. Our mimosas came very quickly, however the food took quite some time (there might have been one other customer in the place, so it was not busy). We noticed that after about 10 minutes, our server was actually eating her own breakfast and since she also had to cook ours, ours was not cooking, so it ended up taking between 20-30 minutes for our breakfast and while the French toast deliciousness was good, the sausage and biscuits was luke warm at best and not very tasty. Also, this place does not take credit cards (or at least did not when we were there for this episode), they also do not have an ATM machine, so unfortunately, the $5 (which was roughly 20%) in cash that had on us that was going to be tip went to pay the remainder of the bill, and thus server was left with small change for a tip (not usually a bad tipper, but I didn't feel bad in this case). Third breakfast was good - nothing to complain about. Fourth time we went, was around 10am on a Saturday and as expected there was nowhere to sit and there were several groups waiting to sit, so we passed and ate elsewhere. It's fairly typical that most places are packed by 10am on Saturday, but I do want to point out that during the cold/rainy days this place has very limited seating (but doubles in seating when the weather is nice, due to outdoor seating). The last breakfast we had there - one basic egg/bacon/hashbrown plate - was ok; the french toast deliciousness was cold and soggy though. So another poor rating. Our final trip there was for lunch - service was good, though it wasn't overly crowded since it was a late lunch ~2pm. Rueben sandwhich was good - though the saurkraut was more red cabbage tasting than the true kraut taste. The Pulled pork sandwich was poor - lots of bun and BBQ sauce and onion, light on meat. So overall, this place is just a-ok. Breakfast has been good there, and their mimosas well above average for a restaurant mimosa. They do have a full coffee selection, though I only tried it one time (b/c with the living social deal, they give you the cheapest beverage that you order for free, so I had a free coffee and paid for a mimosa the first breakfast - boo!) I'd consider going back but not for quite a while, it's more of a once a year type of place for me.

    (3)

  • Shirin S.

    Iced toddy, breakfast sandwich, citizen crepe: great way to start a day

    (4)

  • Vincent R.

    This place was located really close to my hotel so my girlfriend and I decided to check it out. I am so glad that we went. The coffee was excellent and so was the food. Everything in Seattle seemed to close at 7pm so our options were limited once it got to dinner time. This place saved us. Its an awesome little cafe with great coffee and food. Might be out of the way, but worth the trip.

    (4)

  • Jill B.

    Citizen was 100 x better last year, when it was less popular and not exploiting itself on groupon websites. The café is too small to be the hottest local eating establishment and serves itself much better as the quite, local secret it once was. Don't bother going to weekend breakfast or lunch, unless you arrive before 8 a.m. My coworkers and I have used the free-wifi multiple times over the past year to work and eat breakfast on Saturday mornings, which was great, but since Citizen became popular they've implemented a no-computer rule during the busy hours. When we went last Saturday, the rude waitress informed us of the rule but allowed the computers because we were eating breakfast, gee, thanks. After serving us last and never refilling our water, etc., we were actually the first people in the upstairs eating area to leave, even though we were working on our computers! If Citizen doesn't change its attitude and treat its regulars with respect during its cheap attempt to gain attention, they will lose all business when the living social fad dies down. Josef, the baristo, is the best thing about the place. His lattes are to die for.

    (3)

  • Molly M.

    Citizen offers a great variety of food, and I love their sandwiches. It's also a great place for outdoor seating, as long as you don't hit a rush.

    (4)

  • Tu M.

    I've been to the Citizen Cafe numerous times and have had many positive experiences there. The menu is great (great crepes and sandwiches), the servers are friendly, and the area outside is a pleasant place to enjoy a sunny brunch. However, I have had too many negative experiences with one particular worker there to go on without giving it a "mixed" review. All of my negative experiences relate to one person there--I think this woman is quite possibly the owner, since she gives out directions to the other staff members there and seems to be running things. Anyway, on three seperate occasions, each one months apart, this woman has single-handedly ruined my dining experience. Most recently, she rudely ordered us around on where to sit (mind you, it wasn't "Please sit here." It was like, "You! Sit there!") and then made it very clear that she wanted another set of customers to sit in our seats, when we weren't even halfway through our sandwiches yet. It was extemely uncomfortable to have her breathing down our necks and staring us down, so we scarfed down our food quickly and left asap. Considering that we overheard this woman making friendly smal ltalk with the more obviously affluent customers there, it made us really feel like we were somehow second-class citizens in this woman's eyes. Anyway, her unwelcoming demeanor has just cost the Citizen Cafe some customers. It's too bad really, because, otherwise, I liked that place. I hope she comes back down to earth and remembers that basic customer service and friendlinessTO ALL CUSTOMERS are at the heart of a successful small business.

    (2)

  • Janelle N.

    A group of four of us walked from Kerry Park to Citizen Cafe. Since our vacation was mostly spent in breweries and brewpubs, Citizen Cafe was a nice change of pace. I enjoyed the understated decor. We sat in the loft and so it felt cozy without feeling claustrophobic. I had the November Savory Special crepe (sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, asparagus and other yummyness) with a side salad. It was the perfect lunch. Our server seemed nervous/confused/unsure of the menu items. She also asked us for a penny donation for her daughter's school. This may turn some people off but I was happy to get rid of my loose change for a local cause.

    (4)

  • Tough R.

    Decent service, cozy atmosphere, and good food. I can't comment on the coffee-based drinks but the tea is just okay. The turkey/raspberry crepe is pretty amazing. Can get busy on weekends (especially when sunny) but most often no wait.

    (4)

  • Sara R.

    We had a Living Social coupon to this restaurant that we hadn't used in quite a while so one morning decided to go here for breakfast. We ended up loving everything about it...from the large mugs of drip coffee...to the grapefruit mimosas....the amazing french toast (bread pudding style) and the crepe that my husband got with goat cheese, bacon, and avocado. It was amazing! We will definitely be returning.

    (5)

  • Crescent D.

    Came here yesterday with a friend and couldn't resist coming back again today!! This place has ample seating inside and 2 outdoor areas. Nice coffeehouse style music and free wifi. My absolute favorite drink is a Starbucks vanilla chai latte, however this place has the most amazing chai latte that blows Starbucks out of the water with strong spice flavor and smooth at the same time. Yesterday I got the turkey crepe and today the caramelized apple cheddar- both were a perfect combination and just enough food for a breakfast without being overstuffed. Can't wait to come back again!

    (5)

  • Leena N.

    This place was adorable and quite the gem. There is indoor seatings (upstairs is pretty romantic and charming) and outdoor/patio seatings. It feels cozy and hipster. I was greeted by their friendly staff and sat us outside since it was a nice day in Seattle. Blue skies and epic clouds with little chance of rain. Citizen is known for their crepes and spiked coffee. What caught my attention was one of the drinks reminds me of the Kerouac back in Sacramento at the naked coffee lounge. It was the flat line. Spiked coffee! So i had me one of those. It was quite strong, yet tasty. I also ordered their crunchy pear crisp - sweet local cinnamon pears caramelized and browned, mixed with nutty, crunchy crisp, topped with whipped cream. It was super delicious. The atmosphere is pretty comfy. Lots of outdoor seatings with the city scape view. The only thing I hated was the parking. You would have to call in a certain number, punch in your license plate and credit card to pay for parking. I thought it would be a freebie since it was Labor Day weekend, but the metered parking guys were making their rounds. Tip: be sure to try their tasty sweet crepes! and if you want something out of the norm, order a spike coffee. It gives the day a nice kick.

    (4)

  • Shannon L.

    Knew I had to try this place when there is over 500 reviews and the rating was still at 4 stars it was impressive. This place is awesome. Quiet and tucked away in Seattle it is a treasure. There was about a 20 minute wait which is standard it's pretty hipster and it was a Sunday around brunch time- so I didn't mind. There is outside seating, inside seating and upstairs seating. They have an assortment of crepes savory and sweet which is nice, but I'm not a crepe person. I had the breakfast sandwhich with egg whites. The biscuit it comes on is homemade you can tell. It's crispy golden and tastes like heaven! I think a lot of the food is homemade there because it has a great taste that's not store bought. It was 7 bucks and delicious! It's a very rustic cozy feel in here. Upstairs is decorated with pages of books on the wall which I really like! I had heard the matcha tea blended was TO DIE FOR but upon ordering the blender was broken, what a shame. Next time I'm back in Seattle I will for sure be back and hopefully able to try it.

    (4)

  • Rebecca P.

    Great Crepes! Ordered the Citizen crepe and it was delicious! The breakfast potoates were overly seasoned (way too much pepper). Lots of Sunday Fundday brunch drinks to choose from. Very busy on the weekend, so come early or be prepared to wait. This place is not good for groups of more than 4 people.

    (3)

  • Steph B.

    Yum. When I was waiting for my friend to park and the rest of our party to arrive, a girl and I started to chat. I told her I was visiting from out of town and she said "I'm so glad you are eating here, it is my favorite." Great way to start! We ordered caramel macchiato and our server said "it is espresso and NOT like Starbucks." This place is great, lol. I had the caramelized apple cheddar crepe and added bacon and it was delicious and so much for 9 bucks. Who knew bacon and whipped cream was taste so good together? Everyone loved their meals - my friend and my cousin both got the Korexican Tacos and my cousin's fiance got the Nutella crepe. We all left happy and full. The services was great, especially the hostess.

    (4)

  • Alex L.

    Grabbed a quick bite before exploring the neighborhood. Fast service along with excellent food made for good experience. I ordered an orange juice while the fiancee grabbed a coffee. Then we split a Crepe Madame which hit the spot. Will definitely think about this spot next time we're in town!

    (4)

  • Michelle C.

    I think I need to come out to Queen Anne more often! My friend invited me to lunch one afternoon, and I was delighted to be taken to such a cute restaurant like Citizen. We managed to snag a spot on the outside patio, which probably looks great at night with the string lights. :) Along with a healthy serving of Vitamin D, our group went with the: -Crepe Madame ($9.95) - My friend basically summed up this crepe in one sentence: "All of my favorite things wrapped into one!" I typically go for the sweeter options, but this savory crepe was on point. The arugula, ham and gruyere cheese just complimented each other so well! -Huevos Rancheros ($8.98) -Korexican Tacos ($9.95) Our waiter was great as well - he came by often to check on us and even split our checks without us having to ask. :) As everyone mentioned, parking in front of the restaurant is pretty limited, but you can probably easily find some nearby street parking. Sadly, we were too full to try a sweet crepe for dessert. :'( But I guess that means that I'll have to stop by again! :P

    (4)

  • Ashley T.

    I like the rustic vibe/atmosphere of the building. They were super busy when we got there however we were able to be seated right away and didn't have to wait long for food or drinks!! Very yummy spiked coffee drinks. Food is good, my veggie sausage was overcooked but that's ok. I know it's real hard to heat up soy!! Hahaha We will come back!

    (4)

  • Kelly Z.

    I have mixed feelings about this place. The atmosphere has a hole in the wall hipster cafe feel and the staff was friendly but the food was good and bad. Citizen is suppose to be known for their crepes but I actually found the crepe to be very mediocre. We got the citizen crepe which was recommended by the waiter and while the crepe itself was crispy and warm, the inside was cold and not mixed well. Overall I was really disappointed by the crepe. But we also got the citizen sandwich and that was delicious! A lot of the sandwiches looked great and I definitely regret not ordering two sandwiches. A good place for brunch/lunch if you are in the area but I wouldn't go out of the way just to come here.

    (3)

  • Connie C.

    Citizen may be known for their crepes, but their chefs do a bang-up job on the rest of the menu, too! We ordered a grilled cheese sandwich, Korean pork sandwich, and a turkey crepe. The grilled cheese came with a side of house-made chips, and I gotta say...both were delish. The sandwich was the perfect combo of crunchy and cheesy, and the chips reminded me of Panera's chips, but better. (Then again, you can't really mess up a grilled cheese.) When asked about the Korean sandwich, my father only nodded and said "good." Then, after some thoughtful grunting, he added, "The sauce is good." My sister had no complaints about her crepe. The service was fast and friendly--our water glasses were never empty for long. The establishment is chic and well-designed, and it's outlet heaven; your exhausted phones can find reprieve here. Also, the bathroom is clean. AND there's free wifi. What more can a girl want? Citizen is a restaurant with style and punch. You can't go wrong with any item on the menu here!

    (5)

  • Heather J.

    Quick note: I would've asked for the balsamic drizzle on the side of my mushroom crepe. I'm the kind that wants the flavor of the mushrooms to be as strong as possible. Great, unique spot for breakfast. I give it 5 stars because it's unlike any breakfast place: indie music played loud, traditional breakfast items but also unusual things like 'Korexican tacos' and cowboy egg casserole. My server, Carey, was bright and cheerful, kept my drinks refilled and brought me an egg (only $1.50 extra!) as soon as I needed one (no delay in waiting for her to check on me). For this part of town (next to the space needle), the prices were good. I've been to restaurants where they charged $8 bucks for a simple two egg & bacon breakfast - no toast or anything! I will definitely be back and will bring any friends who visit from out of town.

    (5)

  • Taylor S.

    Good food, fast service and delicious coffee. I'm not from Seattle, just stopped in for breakfast and a quick coffee and I was not let down. I'd recommend.

    (4)

  • Matthew S.

    Overall this is a great restaurant. The wait staff was great and attentive to our needs. Food tasted great and came out within a reasonable amount of time. Drinks are pretty unique and very tasty. The B.L.A.T. sandwich w/fried egg was outstanding! Bacon was thick and rich with flavor. Add some hot sauce and it's down right mouth watering. Special for the month was Apple Cinnamon Crumble w/Rhubarb. So glad that this item came to the table. Filled with sweet and cinnamon flavor. Add a few morning drinks made this a fantastic meal. One problem with today's experience was the greeting. Walking in there was no one to greet me and my guest. I had to ask around to see what the wait time was. Unfortunately we didn't get seated on the side and stood by the door until the table was ready. I'm going to chalk this up to a single event and not how they conduct business. Hopefully the next visit this minor experience will be different.

    (4)

  • Jessica K.

    I wish I lived next door to the Citizen because their coffee is top notch. Potentially some of the best in the Seattle area. Every time I stop in, I can't help but get the breakfast sandwich. The biscuit is delicious, bacon is flavorful, and the ingredients overall are fresh. You cannot go wrong with the pint-sized mimosas for $5 either - amazing. The staff is always very friendly and attentive. I'll definitely be making it a point to go more often!

    (4)

  • Michael N.

    Upon seeing the place, it didn't look kid-friendly at all and being a fairly new parent, I'm always worried about annoying the patrons and the waitstaff. However, it really was a lovely experience! My daughter had the sauteed mushroom crepe and while I thought it was wonderful, she didn't like it (she normally loves the ones at Essential Bakery). I think it was just a bad order on my part as the flavors were probably a bit too adult with the balsamic reduction and arugula. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, which was absolutely delicious. It's a biscuit sandwich with arugula, tomato, creme fraiche, and bacon. It comes a al carte so the waiter asked if I wanted anything else with it. What I really wanted was two of them, but I think we all know I shouldn't be doing that so I went with a fruit cup at the side. You know, I'm up at 5am writing this and it's pretty clear that I need to go back there soon for another breakfast/brunch and in my opinion, you should too.

    (4)

  • Alexey K.

    A nice lunch place when you stay at Four Points hotel, which doesn't have cafe working between 11am and 5pm. Price is right and you want to sit outside when the weather permits.

    (4)

  • Richard J.

    Ate here as we were staying at Four Points Hotel. Very nice breakfast and great servers. A must visit for breakfast.

    (5)

  • Jonelle T.

    Citizen is a cute little place a bit off the beaten path, but worth going to if you're in the area. If you happen to be staying at the nearby Hampton Inn, this is the perfect place for breakfast. I can only speak about their crepes and coffee, both of which were awesome.

    (4)

  • Alan C.

    Came here today with a group of 8 and was surprised how small the place was (should have looked more yelp before coming with a larger party). But they quickly seated us outside and split us into two tables. It was pretty cold today too, so it made me wish they had some outdoor heat lamps. After reading about their cowboy egg casserole, I knew I had to order it when I came here and I have to say, I was slightly disappointed. It tasted like a normal casserole to me, wasn't anything special. It needed a bit more flavor and I had to add a bit of hot sauce to improve the taste. When the waiter described it to me, I thought it may be too small and that I might have needed to order more food but I was definitely stuffed after eating it. Also ordered the lavender latte and unlike many other places, it actually tastes like lavender and isn't overbearingly sweet. Overall service was terrific though. Would come back next time to try something different and would prefer to sit inside or upstairs!

    (4)

  • Ian W.

    Great find for breakfast! Best to get there early as it gets crowded and the place is tinny. Wait staff is friendly. Signage of the restaurant is hidden and it seems like it is part of a garage.

    (4)

  • Betsy M.

    I stumbled on this place when I was staying at the Hampton around the corner, and reviews for the Hampton had included raves about Citizen. It is open all day, and is not just a coffee/breakfast joint like I originally had thought. The staff was SO nice, and the cook makes a mean crepe. We stopped here in the evening looking for something sweet and they had a rhubarb strawberry crepe on the menu... phenomenal! The nenu in general looked GREAT, wish I had not just eaten dinner somewhere else. I think I would definitely give this place a go for breakfast. Seating outside, and the location is not far from the Space Needle. They had a Mexican Mocha on the menu that I was dying to try - but did not want to indulge in espresso that time of the evening. Will be back for sure.

    (4)

  • Ryan N.

    Realistically I would call it 4.5 I wanted a couple of drinks in the afternoon with some food and locals told me to go here. Their drinks were fantastic, I had a Manmosa (Mimosa with vodka), some 'organic' strawberry lemonade vodka drink, and a double espresso White Russian (I wish I had three of these to be honest). I stuck with cold drinks being in the summer but I'm sure their warm beverages are just as on point. For food I was torn. I wanted breakfast but choose to get a sandwich. The Korean Pork Sandwich was good but messy. They said the coleslaw was a mango-jalapeño but turned out to have no spicy at all, I love spicy and was a bit disappoint by that. If they had chorizo instead of just spicy sausage I would have tried the Huevos Rancheros hands down because I saw a few go out and was torn when I didn't order it. Next time I'm in Seattle I'll be back most definitely, especially with the convenient location to plenty of hotels

    (5)

  • Cindy W.

    The Citizen is one of those breakfast spots that is off the beaten road and probably locals come here. This place was recommended by our shuttle driver for the best biscuits and gravy in Seattle. $10.30- biscuits and gravy. Holy smokes was this a stick to your ribs type of breakfast. The biscuit was moist and had a nice texture to the outside. Many times biscuits are dry but this one was far from that. The gravy probably had chunks of sausage in it. Topped off with 2 fried eggs. $10.00 . Crepe Madame ot the best tasting crepe but it was decent. I should have got the biscuit breakfast sandwich doh!! The crepe came with ham, lots of gruyere cheese and argula. Topped with béchamel sauce and a perfectly fried egg. I thought the crepe was a bit dry and for me it was a little bit too much gruyere cheese but the ham was good. Very small place and can probably only seat about 20 people upstairs and there is small bar area downstairs that can seat about 15 people? We came on a Saturday morning around 8:30 and didn't have to wait but when we leave around 9:00am there was a line. Service: Pretty decent and food came out fairly quickly. Come back again? For sure! I need to get more biscuits in my belly!

    (5)

  • Sigma C.

    What I expect in a cafe. Good food, inexpensive. I can see myself being a regular here. The pesto crepe is utterly mouthwatering.

    (5)

  • Brendan c.

    Citizen has a lot of atmosphere. The look and feel of the place makes you want to stay. The food was fast and good. I had a citizen's crepe which was a great breakfast. I would have not had some special flour (I think buckwheat) but a normal crepe so I am knocking a star. I will ignore the fact the coffee and teas could be better (this is Seattle where places happily sacrifice quality and taste so someone's ego can be stoked with the words fair trade and organic) but my tea could have arrived hot, which it wasn't. Despite my complaints, I will go back because I just felt relaxed and happy there.

    (4)

  • Joetta G.

    I went here twice in a 2 day trip. Really really really good coffee. And their crepes are nice and fresh and savory, chock full of fantastic ingredients. On my second visit I had the lavender latte. While I'm not usually into that sort of thing I had the feeling they'd do it well and I was not disappointed. First visit I sat at the window and second on the small patio and both were good for soaking up the rare Seattle sunshine.

    (5)

  • Caitlin G.

    I was visiting from California and read some really great reviews about Citizen so I thought I would give it a shot, and it definitely did not disappoint! I was traveling solo, and sat downstairs at the bar. The servers were excellent and didn't make me feel awkward being solo, which is definitely the case sometimes. As far as the food goes - SO. GOOD. I had the Turkey Raspberry sandwich, which was served like a panini and everything I wanted it to be and more. I will definitely be returning next time I'm in Seattle!

    (5)

  • Les K.

    Amazing! Wife and I stopped in for breakfast and coffee since our hotel was close by. Breakfast tacos with black beans were really good, quality tortillas. Henry's scramble with the local baked breads was really a treat to the everyday. Good coffee to boot! We'll be back for breakfast everyday were here. Wonderful find!!!

    (5)

  • Joe R.

    Totally cool little place with great service. The French toast was very rich and helped soak up the booze from last night. :-) I got there shortly after they opened and found a spot right away. Glad I checked it out.

    (5)

  • Paul J.

    An absolutely tiny establishment that is so small the building owners probably don't even know is there. Great things do come in tiny packages, and the Crepe Madame made my tastebuds wet themselves in excitement. It ranks as the most savory thing I've tasted on planet Earth and is extremely filling for $10. The flavors sing in a chorus on the palate.

    (5)

  • Rachel B.

    Great lunch destination! So close to SLU that I can walk there for lunch and save myself from the SLU price gouge. The food is always fresh and delicious. Great menu with awesome options. The staff is courteous. I personally want not impressed with the breakfast tacos (it did not feel like enough egg and fillings) but I have many of their sandwiches and I'm always pleased. The happy hour has some great deals. Much cheaper than typical happy hours. Definitely a place I suggest to friends and will continue going!

    (4)

  • Daniel S.

    I came here for lunch with a friend. The restaurant wasn't that busy but we had to go through long wait times to get served, to get water, to get our orders in, etc. There was really only one person waiting tables though so I guess I kind of understand. The food was fine. My friend got a savory mushroom crepe, I got some hash since the cowboy omelette was out. Wouldn't go out of my way for this place to say the least.

    (3)

  • Kristen J.

    Great coffee and great crepes! We had the pear crisp and apple cheddar, both were delicious. Sean gave excellent service. There were lots of things on the menu that sounded good so I'd love to come back next time we're in Seattle!

    (5)

  • Scott S.

    Hit this up on a whim. Wanted to show my lady Seattle and start the day off with a solid breakfast at a spot with homegrown character. Wish list delivered. Cool space. Bloody made me say goddamn. Quality coffee. Food was great. Vibe was chill. F yeah.

    (5)

  • Tiffany T.

    This is near my work so folks occasionally walk over here for lunch. I think they don't take reservations so if you want to eat here, I recommend show up before the lunch rush hits. It's a pretty small space so you'll need to be ok with being cozy. The upstairs is tiny but cool and full of culture. The food was great. Great enough that I'd like to go again soon. I had a messy bbq pork sandwich but totally worth the mess - it was a bit on the spicy side but tasty! They have a great and varied menu, that it was really hard to pick my lunch. If you like comfort food and fun creations, this is a great place to try

    (4)

  • Lauren B.

    Love the soy matcha lattes! Herb roasted potatoes are great. The decor and feel of the cafe is relaxing and rustic! I go there more than once a day sometimes. The servers are so nice, helpful, and friendly. Would definitely recommend!

    (4)

  • Wayne R.

    In general: GREAT! ..just be sure to avoid the 'spicy pork tacos'. This was our second visit and we brought friends! The crepes were amazing, the korexican tacos delightful, the the drinks tasty and, even on a super busy Sunday, service was good. Unfortunately, one friend got the 'spicy pork tacos'. They were not spicy. They were also covered in some kind of mayo soaked slaw that was pretty nasty. Not spoiled nasty exactly, just didn't taste good. The whole table tried a bite..and all agreed. We will definitely be back, just won't be getting those tacos again.

    (4)

  • BettyLou H.

    The shredded pork sandwich is excellent. They also do killer crepes. It is a funky little place. If you want an alternative to Starbucks, this is a good place to start.

    (4)

  • Henry W.

    This place was recommended to me by the host of my AirBnB as one of the best places within walking distance in the Queen Anne area for brunch, and he wasn't kidding. Despite being 10 am on a Sunday, where I would expect long lines and waits (something you get used to living in San Francisco), the wait was a short 10 mins and we had a great table outside in the beautiful weather. Service was pretty good, but the food is really what shined here. Both my partner and I chose the breakfast sandwich with homemade biscuit and we were both delighted by the deliciousness. The sandwich looked a little small when we saw it go to another table so we ordered a side of the cheesy potatoes...pro tip: this is not needed. Even though we were both super hungry, the sandwich alone (which doesn't come with any sides save a few grapes) was more than enough. The drinks come in large glasses, are a good price, and taste like they're balanced well. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for a great brunch.

    (5)

  • Melissa N.

    I always drove by this place as I was getting onto Mercer and it always looked crowded with plenty of outdoor seating so I bookmarked it in my mind to try. It was a pleasant sunny day and we got a seat outside. I got the Korexican tacos (with bulgogi, pickled cucumbers, spicy mayo, beans, and salsa verde) and it was excellent. Everything went really well together and the beef was quite tender. My bf got the BBQ pulled pork sandwich (carmelized onions, baguette, some kind of sauce), which I ate half of.. We also got the mint julep, also pretty tasty. Plentiful serving and we were quite happy overall. I would DEFINITELY come back. It was pretty hard to make a choice on food. They also have happy hour deals for drinks and food from 4-7p. Their crepes also looked quite popular, but we were too full to try it. Next time :)

    (4)

  • Chris A.

    Limited menu + customer service served up with hipster indifference. Not a place I'll be coming back to.

    (2)

  • Shannon M.

    Sad to update this review- recently met up with a major international humanitarian here to chat over coffee because of my happy memories of Citizen. It was busier than I expected for a Friday morning, and as we ordered coffee it quickly became apparent that that the music was far too loud for us to be able to carry on a conversation (our table was directly under a speaker). We asked our server if it were possible to adjust the music volume, and she responded that they discouraged meetings as they wanted to flip tables quickly and we should leave if we wanted to talk. We asked for paper cups to take our drinks with us and went around the corner to another coffee shop. While it's on me for misunderstanding that the venue changed (when I wrote my first review years ago I camped out working and enjoying my order for about 2 hours), the curtness of, "you should leave" was rude and embarrassing to my guest. We'd already ordered and paid, so as customers I'd hope to be treated with a bit more respect, or at least an understanding tone and helpful solutions for our predicament. I don't plan to go back.

    (2)

  • Katie H.

    Any place with Anna Karenina for wall paper is bound to be cool, and Citizen didn't disappoint. Happy things- the location is fun, nice ambiance, AWESOME service. Seriously, this place is hipster charming, but not trying to hard (like most hipsters). I felt at least 20% cooler being there, so maybe my street cred stats increased a bit? Both the servers and the cooks were quick, and I appreciate a quick turnaround during the work day. I also appreciated the portion size of the Caramel Pear crepe I had. Not so happy- I wasn't happy with my dish. The Caramel Pear crepe came advertized as having caramelized apples, a deciding factor for me, and my apples were nowhere even close to being caramelized. They were warm, but warm and caramelized are two completely different things. I also felt that there was too much spice that (nutmeg was the flavor I got) that detracted from the fruit. Had the apples actually been caramelized, I don't think this would have been an issue. It wasn't inedible, it was just a 4/10. The 4 came from the actual crepe part of the crepe; it was very good and not overly sweet. Even though I was disappointed in my dish, everything else smelled so good, I will probably give Citizen round 2. A few people mentioned that the grilled cheese is good, so I will give that a spin next time.

    (4)

  • Audra E.

    Loved the Korexican tacos - a mix of bulgogi beef on corn tortillas with pickled cucumbers and spicy mayo on the side. We also enjoyed the crisp pear crepe that was just the right amount crisp and sweet. Nice staff, fun ambiance - 80's retro music - it was a good Sunday brunch!

    (5)

  • Andre J.

    This little spot is awesome. The atmosphere is nice and the service is great. Took my gal here when we were touring around the space needle for a quick bite. I went with the cowboy casserole and oh boy does that pack a spicy punch! It was tasty but hard to finish because of all the peppers so be prepared when you order it! The biscuits are good which is what I think all the hype is right now. This place is really small, I sat upstairs and I was rubbing shoulders with the lady behind me a little bit. It was not a big problem but someone sat by us and must have spilled their entire perfume bottle on themselves. Because you sit close to everyone and the place isn't very big I could definitely get a wiff of the stripper-esque cotton candy smell. Overall it was a good experience really cute place!

    (4)

  • Valerie S.

    We stopped in for breakfast crepes on a recent visit to Seattle. The building--a hundred year old barn--is beautifully restored, and we sat in the loft area. While the loft was out of the way, our server made frequent visits with coffee refills. Our kids had the nutella crepe, which was very nice, but the real winner was the pesto crepe, which was really exceptional. I would definitely recommend this as a lovely place to stop for breakfast.

    (4)

  • D R.

    Wasn't particularly pleased I was just asked to leave after I finished drinking my coffee, because "there was a wait." Sorry I couldn't linger a bit with my work. I even asked if I could buy another coffee and was passive aggressively pushed to leave.

    (2)

  • Skye V.

    Nice little environment and the wait staff is very tentative. There was a small wait but we told them we were trying to make our way to the airport to catch our flight and they were extremely accommodating. The only thing I disliked was the chai tea...there was honestly so much spice in the tea that I choked and coughed every time I tried to take a sip. The food was great though!

    (4)

  • Jessica Y.

    I feel bad for giving 3 stars to this place: the servers are great, the ambience is great, the decoration is great.... just not the food. And we go to places for food right? So here's my 3-stars-beware-of-the-crepes-here-don't-get-the-­crepes (but get the Korean Mexican tacos, those are good). Seeing as there's an entire section dedicated to crepes, of course we each picked one for brunch on a Sunday. I picked the caramelized apple one. I was so disappointed with it I couldn't finish it (after asking for powdered sugar seeing if that would make it taste better): basically, the crepe was made on a flat stove that was probably covered in some sort of oil-- which became overcooked (or something. I don't know. I don't cook). What that tastes like is basically bitter: so you're eating this sweet crepe and the apples do nothing for the sweetness and you just eat mouthfuls of overwhelming bitterness/overcooked-oil-tasting-ness that I cannot even describe. And it's too bad because I don't think my crepe is the exception. Maybe they should clean the pan they make their crepes on or something. My companions got savory crepes, so I don't think it was a big of a deal.

    (3)

  • Marie B.

    Last time I visited Citizen was back in 2010-2011, definitely it was time to get reacquainted again with one of my favorite café/creperies near Seattle Center for a weekday brunch. Aside from an exterior paint job and reconfiguration of the main floor counter space, everything looked fairly the same. Hopefully the service and food remained as I had remembered before. The 16 ounce mocha I ordered was spot on ($3.75) - nice balance and perfect temperature. I was happy that my ancient stamp card was still useable. I took my server's recommendation and had the Crepe Madame ($9.95), a heartier savory crepe that had Black Forest ham, gruyere cheese, and generous amounts of arugula. This was all topped with béchamel sauce, fresh thyme, and a perfectly fried egg. The egg can be requested scrambled also. Again, nice eye-catching presentation, liked the addition of a few red grapes, Overall, a great herbaceous crepe. The temperature was welcomed since it made the cheese nice and melty and gently wilted the fresh arugula. Pleasant wait person, great tunes, and a fine meal. I had considered three other places to dine after a mid morning appointment, but I'm glad I stopped in. Next time, I won't let so much time lapse between visits to Citizen.

    (4)

  • Nicole N.

    Best breakfast I've ever had. Discovered this place a few years ago on a business trip. Now I live 1 mile from it.

    (5)

  • B T.

    Great alternative to the hotel breakfast I was offered. Great place to grab coffee and people watch from the open windows or sidewalk cafe tables. Drip coffee was not good at all but the Americano was perfect! As was their breakfast burritos.

    (5)

  • Stephen G.

    I've been driving by this cafe for months and have been eager to try their coffee out, so my wife and I planned a stop here as the first part of our Valentine's Day adventure. Upon entering the store, I saw all the delicious food and made a note to myself to come back to eat. I ordered a large (16 oz) mocha, however the barista made a medium (12 oz) drink. Just before handing me the coffee drink, the barista realized his mistake and he corrected it by pouring the drink into a 16 oz cup and topping it off with foamed milk. I accepted the mocha, headed outside, took a sip of the drink and realized that it tasted like foamed milk, and very little mocha flavoring. I returned to the register, informed the cashier that my drink was not made correctly, and I told her I wanted a refund. The cashier immediately became confrontational, and before I hardly finished my sentence, she responded that "the drink WAS made correctly." She proceeded to tell me that "if I told her what I didn't LIKE about the drink, they would make me another one." But this wasn't what I wanted. I wanted a refund. All along the barista was shaking his head. The cashier and I went back and forth a couple of times, with me trying to tell her that the mocha was made incorrectly, and her saying that it was. Then I asked her if she would like to know WHY I thought the drink was made incorrectly. I initially didn't want to say why because I didn't want to get the barista in trouble. So now, I was forced to explain that the barista poured my drink into a larger cup and topped it off with milk, rather than remaking the drink to ensure the proportions were right. The barista's response was that there is no difference between the 12 oz and 16 oz mocha drink except extra milk. That came as a surprise to me and was really disappointing to hear. I wondered if the same applies to the small drinks. During the entire exchange, one of the servers kept exchanging knowing /sympathetic smiles with the cashier. Frankly, it was rude. Just because you're not speaking to me directly, doesn't mean I cant understand the message that you're conveying. Ultimately, the cashier refunded my money, but I have a sour taste in my mouth from this experience. I know how to make coffee at home, and I make very good coffee. I pay $5.00 for a cup of coffee for the customer experience. The problem is not whether I LIKED the coffee drink, or the barista's actions. My problem lies with the customer service. Customers who voice complaints directly to management, do so because they think you care. I expect to be listened to, I don't expect for our conversation to immediately escalate into an argument, and I don't expect my concerns to be immediately dismissed. The customer is NOT always right, but they should feel valued and heard.

    (1)

  • Julie P.

    The mochas are wonderful. I can't say the same for the food. I ordered huevos rancheros and it was not very warm when I got it and it was pretty bland. I'll be back for their coffee for sure.

    (4)

  • Nika J.

    Sunday brunch- it was so hot outside, I feel obliged to publicly appreciate the AC. The citizen crepe was pretty excellent, would recommend if you like bacon or goat cheese. So was the yogurt parfait. Also, the place itself was charming; great service. Only things keeping it from a 5: no ice water, menu was a little boring

    (4)

  • Kellie B.

    Don't take your time. They will let you know they want you to leave. I've never left less than a tip 20%+, but I didn't even leave one here.

    (1)

  • April G.

    The service was okay . I waited quite some time to have my water refilled and that was tough considering it was a warm day and we were sitting outside. The water was un-iced and in little cups so that didn't help the poor waiter at all. My boss ordered a sandwich with no mayo and it came with mayo, then it took forever with the replacement. It just seemed very stunted. The waiter wasn't rude, but just not great. My crepe was great but I ordered it without crème or cheese so it was perfect for me. I would definitely come back but it would be on a day I really didn't mind eating fats as that is really what they cater to. I think if they at least provided big glasses of ice water outside that would have been a small improvement.

    (3)

  • Joe C.

    Hands down one of my favorite breakfast spots around. Everything about Citizen is great. The food is amazing from the crepes to biscuits and gravy to their sammiches. The building itself is also really cool with a good amount of outdoor seating. The staff is on point as well. Citizen is a great spot to eat or just grab coffee or adult drinks. Overall it's a great place to have in the neighborhood.

    (5)

  • Jessica M.

    Great place! Love the atmosphere, breakfast is awesome and the Citizen Sandwich is Epic!!! Hubby says pass on the Koriexican Tacos

    (4)

  • Nell H.

    Wonderful service and a great spot to grab a bite and some coffee. I went around 11am on a Friday and the place was packed. The Crepe Madame is worth the hype, and I appreciate any place that has that many hot sauce options.

    (5)

  • Matthew F.

    Went here for coffee and tea. After being seated and given our drinks, we handed out breakfast menus back saying that we only wanted drinks. We were then brusquely told that next time if we just want coffee we should order it to go. There were multiple open tables around us. Coffee was great, service was rude and offensive.

    (1)

  • Burcu I.

    Food was delicious, price was good, but we waited at least 30 minutes. And no mirror at the restroom.

    (4)

  • Shruti N.

    My family stopped by here on our last morning in Seattle and had a delicious breakfast. First it is super cute...I recommend either sitting outside or upstairs. The service is great and the coffee cups are huge. We had the breakfast tacos, breakfast sandwich with bacon and pesto crepe. Their crepe was knock your socks off good...my vegetarian mom said the best she has ever had. Definitely stop by here!!!

    (5)

  • Vi W. P.

    Five Stars for their crepes. They had a special a few months back with a pineapple compote that was so good we went back the next day. We have breakfast here once or twice a month. The breakfast tacos are a great simple breakfast. I also recall they had a delicious grilled cheese sandwich. Their latte isn't bad either. I only wish their menu was more diverse!

    (5)

  • Logan S.

    Nothing not to like about this place, great food, great prices, and really great service. Came here with a larger group and was able to wait downstairs while we were all gathering and meeting up. Wait staff was very attentive to everyone, glasses were always full and everyone was very friendly. When we were moved to our table upstairs was a nice, quieter upstairs area that seemed a bit more private and easier to enjoy as a group. For the food we tried some of the sliders on happy hour, as well as the Korexican Quesadilla and the melted cuban sandwich. Definitely wish we had ordered a bit more during happy hour as the sliders were a great deal at only 4.5$ for 2! We tried the Korean BBQ sliders, but would love to come back sometime and try the BBQ. Everything on the happy hour menu looked great, and this is one of the few places we know of that has a good happy hour on Saturday's. Definitely a place to stop by if you're hungry and want to grab a bite before an event at Seattle center!

    (5)

  • L M.

    Well per yelp reviews, I decided to drop by for breakfast. The place certainly had a bar vibe. The coffee was good but the biscuit breakfast sandwich was not fresh. It is a shame that there is not a focus on presentation not quality of food. But, with that said I'd recommend the place.

    (4)

  • Sac-Nicte C.

    I came here for the first time with some friends visiting from out of town. It's definitely a hipster place, with mismatched tables and chairs, and the pages of Anna Karenina adorning the walls. All in all though, it really works. The food was amazing. I had the Pesto Crepe and enjoyed every bite! Our server was very attentive, I really wish I remembered his name. Refilled our water promptly, which was great as my friends biggest pet peeve in a restaurant is an empty water glass. He also made great recommendations for brunch drinks to go along with our meal. Our experience was very pleasant and I will definitely be going back soon.

    (5)

  • Brian H.

    Excellent breakfast! The breakfast sandwich was spot on, and the coffee was very good, even by the standards of a very caffeinated city.

    (4)

  • Rob H.

    I've been walking past this place for 3 months but never tried it for lunch. The place is small, with a few counter tops downstairs and a few tables upstairs. Located in the "Mercer Mess," where restaurants tend to be pricey and average, this place fits right in. I ordered a $9 sandwich and chips christened the "Citizen Sandwich." The roasted pork was bland and was covered in herbs, aoli, and jalapeño slices on a baguette. Why only 2 stars, you ask? The place is dirty. Not coming back to eat. Oh yeah, the service was not worthy of mention.

    (2)

  • Harsha G.

    Rustic wooded interiors, fun waiters and staff and yummy crepes define the citizen. A great brunch option which makes excellent food. I had the pesto crepe and my friend had the nutella one. Both of them delicious and made of a buckwheat dough which definitely is way healthier than all purpose flour. One other friend had the farmer breakfast which she quite liked except that the bacon she felt was a tad rubbery. The coffee and tea we ordered were served in huge portions. Definite recommend if you are looking for a relaxing breakfast place. We were here on thanksgiving, was happy to note they were open for business and served us a great brunch!

    (4)

  • Ian S.

    Great place with killer crepes and breakfast. Both the Madame and the citizen crepe are absolutely delicious. Great coffee as well, and some great cocktails, however, I didn't feel as if my drink wasn't strong enough given the price (the sidecar). The Korean tacos are pretty good but are just short of amazing. Seemed overly messy and lacking oomph. Hours are pretty nice so definitely pop by if you are close.

    (4)

  • Georgie M.

    I walk in and the place is bustling with activity, it is not loud but definitely lively. The place totally charms you with it neighborhood laidback cafe feel that the place has. Was my lucky Saturday morning and got immediately seated at a table for 2 on the first level. For food we got the bread pudding style French Toast, the crepe special of Turkey, Raspberry, Spinach crepe. For crepe lovers the place is a great find with an great options of sweet and savory crepes. The other special of the day was the chocolate strawberry crepe. One can add scrabbled or friend eggs on any order for an extra dollar. Overall a cannot go option for a weekend breakfast or brunch!!!

    (4)

  • Lilian N.

    Citizen is a great little cafe located in lower Queen Anne. I wished we visited more than once because the service and food was fantastic! Delicious coffee served in huge mugs, food portions were plentiful and fresh, and our server was awesome. I had the homemade biscuits with sausage gravy and fried eggs, and my husband had the cowboy egg casserole. My biscuits were flaky but hearty enough to withstand the tasty gravy it was smothered in. This was probably one of the best biscuits and gravy dishes I've had in a while. The casserole was like a Mexican lasagna: corn tortilla layered with pork sausage, eggs, poblano, jalapenos, and cheese. It was served with black beans, creme fraiche, and pico de gallo. Yum! It was a huge serving, almost impossible to eat in one sitting. I'd like to try the sandwiches and crepes on our next visit. Reasonable prices, good portions, delicious food, and friendly service...I'd be here everyday if I could!

    (5)

  • Whitney B.

    I'm pretty sure I ordered the wrong thing. I had the Citizen Crepe, which comprised of spinach, avocado, bacon, and caramelized onions with creme fraiche drizzled on top. Guess what, people? It was like chewing on the edible rendition of the goddamned Atacama desert! Seriously, if you want a lesson on what it would feel like to be in a self-induced chokehold, order the Citizen Crepe. Dry, flavorless, and the least satisfying thing I could have in the morning. Maybe my expectations of crepes are misguided but I thought the pancake would be softer in texture, except on this dry crepe I had, the pancake itself flaked apart like sunburnt rashes on a horse's ass. The biscuits and gravy that some spank rag ordered next to me looked like regurgitated, chunky breastmilk laid on a biscuit. Somehow, the dude finished it like a champ, and so I concluded that he must have an enormous scrotum. I quickly glanced over the cocktail menu that they serve at breakfast time. All of the mixtures sound like it would be appealing to only those individuals who sport LifeAlert and crap their pants. Except I relate best to those people but I know my limits, no matter how much sonny boy wanted to sell me cocktails. If granny here had a cocktail while sitting in their unforgiving chairs-but-not-because-the-back-support-only-goes-­up-to-my-fucking-tailbone, I probably would have ended up sharting sideways.

    (2)

  • Kat F.

    Was in the area and stopped for brunch. The cheddar apple crepe was absolutely amazing. Quick service even though it was busy. I'd happily come back here again.

    (5)

  • Stasj T.

    I opened my curtains, incredulous that the sun was SHINING and the sky was cloudless. Looking out the window, I spot Citizen. "Looks like a 'Have breakfast there' kind of day," I say to myself. Greeted immediately by a waitress/barista, and picking a window seat, I perused the menu. I was in the mood for eggs, so the Cowboy Casserole was my pick until I came across the Crêpe Madame. The waitress agreed that I should try the Madame, so the Madame it was. And it was DELICIOUS. Scrambled eggs, black forest ham, spinach and melted cheese (can't remember which one) all encased in a slightly crispy crêpe. I must admit, I was sad when it was gone, but it was the perfect serving size and left me completely satisfied. Must come back to try the Cowboy Casserole though!

    (5)

  • Chelsea H.

    Love! Pretty small and very popular so there can be a wait for brunch on weekends. On nice days, the outside tables are my favorite place to sit but the upstairs area inside is also good. They have a great selection of brunch cocktails (mimosas served in pint glasses were a great beginning to one Sunday Funday)! Oh and the food is excellent. I love the crepes (always my go to) but I've tasted other of their dishes and they're always really good too.

    (5)

  • Lauren R.

    How have I not reviewed this place before now. I use to live close to Citizen and it was literally addicting. The BLAT sandwich with egg still has me dreaming about it. Great breakfast place. Get there early in the summer to sit outside.

    (4)

  • Jill J.

    Coffee for DAZE! This is my go to spot on Saturdays and Sundays when I have a few minutes to spare. Not only does my wife have a crush on the cute blonde there, but they serve some good coffee too. The Lavender syrup in their coffee is great. It sounds strange, but flowers in the coffee is so Seattle- so do it. This would have been 5 stars, but I've had a few strange run-ins with whom I'm assuming is the owner. She's never smiling or happy. I've seen her treat the staff poorly, and never looks like she is thankful for her customers. I want to grab her and say..."Smile! Life isn't that bad-You own a Coffee Shop in Seattle. Selling coffee in Seattle is like taking candy from a baby."

    (4)

  • Karen L.

    Cute little spot. I had the crepe madame, and my BF had the house special crepe. Mine was good, although it was kind of small, and it wasn't amazing or anything. The house special crepe was really good though. I would come back to try this place again.

    (3)

  • Heather H.

    After a girlfriend and myself had been busting our bums in the name of shopping all we wanted next was some stealthy warm nourishment. Particularly that of some savory crepes. Bonus of getting breakfast served all day here! By all means try to pull up a seat in the cozy upstairs, not just that its plain cool up there with tons of retro school furniture. Although it was packed, our crepes were served up fast. i had mine customized with goat cheese, caramelized onions, and grilled asparagus on a whole wheat crepe. I now regret not ordering up a merlot to go with it. If you can spot a seat here, its perfect for getting cozied in with food and coffee in LQA.

    (5)

  • Leslie S.

    Slow and disorganized!!!!!! After waiting for 10 minutes on a Saturday morning (aka busy time) a hostess finally came up to us We gave our name. Said 20 minutes. After 45 minutes and her seating everyone else who walked in, I asked her why we weren't seated. She had no reasonable answer. The Barista overheard and saw how ridiculously embarrassing the hostess was for their restaurant and then offered free drinks on the house. Once seated, the waitress came by once to take our order and that was it. What a joke. Horrendous service, clearly no management, and not worth ever going again. Whoever owns this place needs to get it together. People hate poor service regardless of the food. Cool spot, atmosphere, and idea but lame service.

    (1)

  • Dustin B.

    This place tries hard to be cool. Its small and cramped seating...the service is below average with weird waitresses that are rude.

    (1)

  • Deborah J.

    Cute, small, not a lot of seating. No problem getting a table on a Monday @ 2PM, but I can't say the same about the weekend. I've walked by this place many of times and it's been full to the brim which only confirmed my suspicious that this place was going to be delicious--it was! In the summer they have a nice outdoor area which opens up more seating, but not sure about the wait time. Cowboy egg casserole was YUM. Huevos Rancheros was YUM too. Breakfast served ALL day and you know what that means, hangover cures no matter what time of day (given it's still within business hours of course). I'm not a regular coffee drinker but whatever my boyfriend had (regular drip?) was soooo freaking good, it made me contemplate drinking coffee on the regular, but I don't think I need any more addictions at this time. Friendly/fast service will keep me coming back for more.

    (4)

  • Danielle C.

    This is a charming little cafe in a quiet (to me) area near the Space Needle. It seems kinda old timey in here. I got the biscuits and gravy, and a decaf mocha. The mocha was actually really really good -- the perfect amount of foam and the coffee was not overwhelming sweet. The biscuits and gravy were okay - the biscuits were drowned in the gravy, and they were topped with eggs. They got my order wrong the first time (I had asked for scrambled), but they were kind enough to get me scrambled eggs the second time. The scrambled eggs were basically a flat piece of egg (kinda like how I first started making scrambled eggs and they turned out to be pancakes), so I was a bit disappointed there. I've also gotten the breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg, cheese, tomato, and arugula. It was pretty tasty, although the biscuit kept on falling apart.

    (4)

  • Lily Y.

    If you want to stop by a cafe/restaurant for a warm cup of coffee or quick bite to eat, check this place out. If you're a nutella fan like me, you'll have to try these: -Nutella Mocha - perfect blend of nutella and chocolate and coffee -Nutella Crepe - thin crepe filled with nutella and bananas!

    (4)

  • Marc D.

    I try to come here every time I'm in Seattle! Everything is great, Turkey Pesto and the Ruben are highly recommended :-D

    (5)

  • Leah K.

    For 3 years I've lived in walking distance to Citizen. Next week, I have to move my poor ass to Bellevue. I know, I know. I'm heart broken. I'm so saddened because I LOVE living in Queen Anne. With that, I LOVE Citizen. Holy f***balls have you had one of their breakfast sandwiches? Best thing ever. Their coffee is straight up delicious and all staff is incredibly nice. Small place, but worth the wait. And love their new deck! Perfect place for a sunny day. Did I mention they serve beer from the tap and have a wine selection? Oh that got your attention? Go eat there asap!! I will miss you Citizen, but I will keep my coffee punch card and visit you when I can. Take care, and don't forget to feed the cat.

    (5)

  • Magicka M.

    I love the vibe!! It's trendy and hipster. The staff is amazing! Friendly, helpful, nice...the list goes on with only positive notes. The food is delicious!!! Order their side of potatoes! worth it!! In fact we came back the next day because we loved it that much. We normally come for breakfast. I had a breakfast baguette and she had the breakfast sandwich and they were both very good. Next day I ordered the same thing, and she ordered a crepe. She said the breakfast sandwich was better.... Potatoes were still good. We never had to wait more than 5 minutes to be seated and the service is great. I'd be back for sure!

    (5)

  • Yeelin T.

    The cinnamon mocha special was the best. To a coffee lover, the mocha tasted more like coffee with chocolately notes, while the light cinnamon created a perfect balance of flavor. The mocha was the most memorable part of our brunch. For food, we got the mushroom crepe and the citizen sandwich. The crepe was pretty good (on par with 611 Supreme, Saley, and La Cote), but the sandwich was just ok (Paseo is definitely better). There isn't much parking around the restaurant but we got lucky and found a spot in their tiny lot. We'd back if we're in the neighborhood, or if I'm craving their mocha.

    (3)

  • Andrew K.

    This little gem is quite quaint and charming for sure. Came here for a pick me up brunch after a night out. Delicious breakfast dishes/crepes (plus some soups/other foods), and some absolute top notch coffee (among the best I've found in the city), in quite a cozy, relaxing atmosphere. They also do serve a wide array of specialty drinks. Not too spendy at all, either. Overall, just a good, solid spot that I will return to in the future!

    (4)

  • Marissa S.

    Great grilled cheese and andouille sausage. They also have good mochas here (they make their own chocolate in house!). I will be back again!

    (4)

  • Patrick M.

    This is a wonderful place to break up with someone, you'll practically fall in love all over again, if not with your jilted ex, with the grilled cheese sandwich. I'm kidding, I didn't break up with anyone here, but I did meet a friend for tea and found Citizen to be warm and cozy, the staff charming, and the grilled cheese above par. I think it was the addition of sharp cheddar which added a little kick. I'm typically a purist but the tomato slices, Roma I believe, were good, not too thick, not watery, just added a nice flavor. The bread they use is a crusty sourdough which was obviously fresh and quite tasty. It went well with the sharp cheese. I know it's hard to eff up a grilled cheese, but it's equally hard for one to stand out from the crowd, and this one did. Lovely, I'll be back for breakfast soon. Also had mint green tea with a splash of steamed milk.. I'd never had that before and it was really good. This place is cool, quiet, not overrun with douche-bags or self absorbed kids with facial hair. All around a great experience!

    (4)

  • Erin A.

    Great food, awesome staff, quick service and fun atmosphere. House made bisquits are good alone but even better with bacon cheese spinach and egg as their glorious breakfast sandwich. Can get a bit crowded in peak hours but get there early and enjoy a cup of coffee while chatting with the very friendly baristas if you have to wait for a table. Great addition to E. Queen Anne.

    (5)

  • Jillian T.

    Went to Citizen twice while visiting Seattle last August with my husband. LOVED the food and coffee. The crepes are amazing!

    (5)

  • shalimar g.

    This is hands-down my favorite crepe place in Seattle (sorry 611). Service has always been great, even when there are lines out the door. The crepes was awesome. This morning I had the turkey, bacon, and raspberry crepe... last week I had the pesto and the week before I had the citizen crepe. (As you can tell, I come here alot). My companion had the french toast, which must have been good, because I didn't get a bite.

    (4)

  • michael c.

    this place is so cute! top shelf coffee and food too! a little small inside but the deck looks great for when the weather comes back around.

    (5)

  • iwanna know h.

    I'm a huge fan of this place! I purchased an awesome Living Social deal they had several months back and have been 5 times already. Today my hubby and I got the black forest ham, brie, and pear crepe,biscuits and gravy, a cappuccino, and a mimosa. Everything was great and came out fast. I love that they feature a new crepe each month and my cappuccinos are always amazing. My only complaint is that it's a bit cramped and seating can be quite limited depending upon what time you go, but I've never had to wait that long to get a seat so I still give Citizens 4 stars!

    (4)

  • Todd P.

    Citizen is 2 blocks from my place and I walk by there all the time. I'm always amazed at how busy it is. It's a strange building and a very cramped space, but the food is good. The first time I had the Ruben and it was good, but nothing special. The second time I had the chicken sandwich, and my GF had the Philly sandwich--both were amazing! I'd give it more stars if the ruben was better. I'm sure I'll go back many more times, and give the Ruben another chance.

    (4)

  • Ryan F.

    I was so excited to see Lighthouse coffee served..... unfortunately they weren't able to brew it right. crema was really thin... a light tan color... almost thought it was decaf... food menu looked good, didn't get to try it though. atmosphere looks nice... but coffee was straight up terrible :(

    (1)

  • Jim G.

    More like 3.5 stars. Met some friends here last Sunday morning for brekafast or brunch, depends on which friend you were asking. It was easy to find street parking on the block around 10 AM. I was the first one there so I grabbed a table on the upper floor. fyi, the upper floor has tables to sit at and the waitress will come get your order. The lower floor is more 'order at the counter' and there is bar seating against the window. I was confused since I ordered coffee and paid for it downstairs but then took it upstairs, where we later ordered our meals. There are only a couple tables for groups of 4. We squeezed our threesome into a table for 2, but it worked. I had the biscuits and gravy since I had read they were good. It was a very nicely sized portion, not too huge or heavy. The biscuits come with a thin fried egg on top, and the sausage gravy all around. Both my friends got the 'Citizen Crepe' and they both enjoyed it. We were all satisfied but we all thought we would have to eat again in an hour, so maybe the portions were a little smaller than we expected. I thought the interior was very cool as well. Rustic and weathered. Was a good place to meet up with friends or also just enjoy a quiet morning. I can't really see it being the 'hang out and bring your laptop' type of coffee shop though, but maybe away from meal times it has more of a hang out feel. I would definetly like to try it again!

    (3)

  • Brian M.

    Went to Citizen for the crepes based on all the positive reviews. We had the Citizen crepe and the turkey crepe and the fillings were tasty, but there wasn't much of it. The biggest disappointment was the crepe itself. It had the texture of a tortilla. The May special dessert crepe had strawberry and rhubarb in it and the filling was excellent, but again the crepe was like a tortilla. Don't think we'll ever go back for the crepes. The staff were great and the place does have a hip cozy atmosphere so would be fun to hang out there and drink a cup of coffee.

    (2)

  • Randy B.

    great little cafe and restaurant. I tried the BBQ pork the first time and it was pretty geeod, next few times it changed and was not as good. Just so you know pulled pork sandwiches should always be on soft bread. However I continue to return based on several other items on the menu. When ever my wife comes by this is our lunch spot. Great very friendly staff and the owner is usually on site as well.

    (4)

  • AR R.

    Ugh! This little cafe went downhill from 3.5 stars to 1 star very quickly in my book! It's not the food, which is completely edible, although not the best in Queen Anne. The coffee is also middle of the road. The ambiance is super cute. HOWEVER, the waitstaff may be the worst I have ever seen in Seattle. The first few times I was here, I lingered with my book or computer, so was not bothered so much by the wait. Over the past few times I have come here, I have not been acknowledged when I walked in the door and have waited for 45 minutes before a server even said hello and another 45 to get my mediocre food. This is unacceptable! I decided to give it another go this evening and left after 45 minutes because nobody in the entire cafe had food, the person next to me was complaining that he ordered ages ago, and we could not find a waitstaff to save our lives. This little shop needs to make some big changes fast or it will not be around much longer. Don't waste your time!

    (1)

  • Eleyna M.

    I had to have driven past Citizen a million times. Feeling tired of the same coffee shops I plop down at to work on my never-ending homework, I decided it was time to see what this place is all about. There was a little bit of a line and a barista came out from behind the counter to take my order I asked if the upstairs was open, and the manager looked at me like I was some kind of idiot, I was a first-timer here, c'mon give a girl a break... One of the servers let me know it was open-- it just got busy earlier so she was seating people. She let me know that she would bring my drink up for me and I found a seat and got to work. The vibe and music were so great! It was exactly what I needed. The drink was tasty and the server was extremely friendly. My overall experience was pretty good. What a great plus to see that they serve food too. Citizen, I will be seeing you again soon. I definitely recommend!

    (4)

  • Conor S.

    Had an excellent crepe here as well as a very delicious latte. The outdoor seating was perfect for the sunny day. I always get my food and sit for a while because the place is so comfortable.

    (4)

  • Charlie L.

    I needed to find a place that didn't close at 6, and came upon Citizen. First time I only had the Pork Verde soup, which is OMG so good that I brought Ryan back just a few days later. Whoa baby. Seriously good food all around and of course the soup is to die for. Highly highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Michelle S.

    Good ambiance, casual loft-style dining area with free wi-fi access and attentive staff. We ordered the mushroom crepe and pork tacos. They use a buckwheat flour for their crepes, I found it rather dry. The mushrooms were good, but it could do with more mushrooms/filling. The hubby enjoyed their tacos. Meh...nothing to call home about but it was decent place to stop at. My only regret...I wish I tried one of their coffees!

    (3)

  • Erin H.

    Awesome food, awesome ambiance, great prices and friendly staff! Citizen on lower Queen Anne has only been opened about a month and has quickly become my favorite spot in Seattle! Whether you're looking for a a neighborhood joint to grab a glass of wine with a friend, a scrumptious bite to eat or catch up on some work it is the perfect place!! Great music, extremely clean, DELICIOUS and reasonably priced food! The atmosphere is aesthetically pleasing, very cozy, lofty style, exposed brick which I love! Very warm and inviting and the staff are friendly and helpful!! They serve tasty house wine for $4.50 a glass and snacks are all under $10. The Citizen pulled pork sandwich with jalapenos is yummy as ever and all of the crepes are pretty darn good as well! They offer savory and sweet so there is definitely something for everyone. They also serve a few bottled beers, bold coffee's and are open early in the morning which is nice! The bathrooms are great, and they have FREE Wi-Fi! Loved being able to get some stuff done on my laptop and enjoy some wine at the same time!!! Citizen also sells a great variety of reasonably priced bottled wine for patrons to buy and drink at home :) My server, Sunnie, was awesome if you get the chance to sit in her section go for it!! I am definitely a fan and think this is exactly what Seattle needed!

    (5)

  • Michael D.

    Had to wait for my room to be ready at the Hampton Inn which is right next store. First impression yea this is my kind of place to eat. Great atmosphere, great draft beers locally crafted and the Rueben was amazing. Waiter was also very good.. A go to place if nearby.

    (5)

  • Isa F.

    Had heard rave reviews from a friend who took his visiting father for brunch. Arriving at 11am on a Saturday (by myself) netted me the only single seat available: directly within the door. The entirety of my Citizen experience necessarily occurred within 5 feet of the front door. Halfway through my "just okay" (that was on me, I made a blasé entree choice) food, a spider visited me from a crevice in the exposed brick.. I could tell then, why this seat had been empty. The Nutella Mocha didn't trump Top Pot's Ovaltine latte, but you can't win them all. From the rest of the reviews, I'll conclude that my experience wasn't exemplar and that I'll probably need to give it another shot. Suffice it to say that I was not satisfied by the experience the first go-round. Host posited that weekday mornings and afternoons would be less crowded.

    (2)

  • Nicole S.

    I've been to Citizen a handful of times. It is a good restaurant. The crepes are awesome, and they have a few gluten free options. Staff is friendly enough. I am unfortunately giving it 4 stars because the coffee is just so darn bland. I want to give you a 5.

    (4)

  • Nattalie W.

    The Citizen has a fun atmosphere with a rustic vibe that screams plad, Tom's, and beanies. The servers are friendly and prompt and the coffee, in a city known for its beans, is tasty with a wide variety of specialty selections. We ordered both a sweet and savory crapé. They were good although the crapés were a little on the dry side that made me think they weren't made to order. I got the apple cheddar crapé. I think it would have been totally awesome if they would have replaced the cheddar with a melty brie. All in all, a good place to eat and become one with your inner hipster!

    (3)

  • Kim V.

    This is a cutesy little hipster coffee/cafe joint, they serve crepes, so when a colleague suggested meeting there for a biz lunch I was down to try it. I have a serious latex allergy, so the first thing I do when ordering someplace new is ask if their kitchen uses latex. Mostly they do here in Seattle, but most of the time they also have vinyl on hand due to the allergy thing. Never had an issue with restaurant staff over this. Until today. Our server was rude and completely ambivalent about my allergy issue; he pretty much acted like he thought I was making it up, even when I explained to him what anaphylaxis is. Their kitchen staff only uses latex, they have no vinyl as backup, and he absolutely refused to have my order made without gloves on, so I just had to cancel my part of the order. After this he never made eye contact with me, nor said a word to me, for the duration of our time there ... Even when I handed him my card to pay for the check. I have traveled around the country and outside it for my work, and I eat out a LOT and never had an issue like I had today with Citizen. The few times a place has not had vinyl gloves I have asked that they just not use gloves and have never ever had an issue with this request. And for the record, aside from a couple of bad allergy issues I am a great customer. I waited tables in high school and college, and I am an excellent tipper. I would give this place another shot -- maybe -- if mgmt gets its head around the concept of allergies and customer service and both gets some vinyl food service gloves and educates its staff on allergy issues. There's a reason Oregon banned latex in food service a decade ago and why hospitals are now latex free. Vinyl gloves don't cost more than latex, it is such an easy thing to fix. MUCH easier than fixing a server who treats a customer as if their health issue is irrelevant.

    (1)

  • A R.

    Oh how sad! I love the food, I love the ambiance... My husband and I get brunch here almost once a week, we've always been humored that they never seem to recognize us... But of course, not bothered by it. We have been occasionally annoyed that although they offer take out, they never answer the phone. I still have sent friends here and have had them return and tell me how rude the service is, which is a little disappointing. But everyone has a bad day now and then? I have decided to write my first yelp review after I sent my Dad here while he was visiting from out of town while he was watching my baby and they were rude to him! Come on! A grandpa and a baby in the middle of the afternoon? They wouldn't let him use the restroom because they were unloading the beer, they were rude to him when he ordered his coffee, and the coffee was cold. Citizen! Why?

    (1)

  • Mark V.

    Pesto crepe was fantastic, cappuccino was equally as good and made for a perfect pairing on a damp Seattle afternoon!

    (5)

  • Amy L.

    Very Small Place! Expect to wait for a long time (if your party is big). :( We came here for breakfast before we take off back to California. The girl told us it would take 10 mins for the wait. It actually took longer--30 mins. I wished she would have gave us an honest waiting time so we could have used that time for QFC. :( We sat upstairs with those funny theater looking seat. It was VERRRY UNCOMFORTABLE! The table was low and the chair was high! We had to sit funny and eat! The service was a bit slow.. However, the food was exceptionally good! We ordered a orange juice, toast, and breakfast sandwich. It was realllllllyyyy good. And kind of expensive. I tried my friend's sandwich and side of potato and omg...the potatoe was AMAZING! The sandwich too. I actually asked for an extra order of toast and sandwich so I can eat that the next day and think of Seattle. :)

    (4)

  • Darlene W.

    Best crepes! Nice atmosphere! I had the Crepe Madame and it was perfect! Fresh greens, ham, melted cheese, creme fraise. It all tasted soooo good.

    (5)

  • Justin C.

    This place had the hidden gem kind of vibes. The food was solid and the staff was friendly. I had whatever special they had that day (an omelet with sausage) with a side of potatoes. It was all good, and I possibly would have enjoyed it more if I wasn't in such a rush.

    (4)

  • Corliss P.

    This place is very good. Ordered the citizen sandwich which has homemade pulled pork, jalepenos, caramelized onions,creamy aioli, and cilantro on a buttered baguette. Waitress said it was the best thing on the menu and I am so glad I tried it because it was delicious. The pork was very tender and all the flavors blended together so well. I also tried the pesto crepe and it was very good. I plan on coming back and trying more of their crepes.

    (4)

  • Thomas T.

    First thing you notice is how nice the decor is. Seriously, look around and admire your surroundings when you walk in. Next, stare at the menu and drool. Order the Citizen sandwich because it's amazingly delicious. The house seasoned aioli will be something you've never tried anywhere else. Then, order the caramel apple cider because it's great and you can share with your SO. For dessert, order the bruleed banana crepe. Because it's amazing.

    (4)

  • Ellen B.

    Yes Yes Yes! This place hits the nail on the head each and every time. Luckily, I live less than a block away and can frequent this place easily. I have been here 5+ times. My husband and I have tried the crepes (bacon and white cheddar...my favorite) the pork sandwich (which my husband loved) the biscuits and gravy (very interesting) and some of the other breakfasty specials. The food is simply amazing. I have even had some of their cocktails which are good, but slightly overpriced. I know everyone raves about their coffee, but I can't say I love it. The food goes above and beyond though. The atmosphere is also fun and cozy, and the service is usually pretty fast. I definitely recommend checking this Lower Queen Anne gem out!

    (5)

  • Amanda S.

    Cute little cafe that's NOT a Starbucks just about a block and a half away from the hotel I stayed at (Four Points Sheraton). Heard their crepes and french toast were good here. Normally I'd get a sweet crepe but this time I was in a savory mood. Tried the Pesto crepe--it was delicious! And a healthy option, too. I thought it wasn't going to be enough (the crepe appeared small on the plate) but boy, I was stuffed for the entire morning and into lunchtime. I also had a bit of my sister's french toast, which was amazing! It left her stuffed too. The french toast is about the size of a Belgian waffle. Yum. Didn't get to order a cup of coffee because I was so full :( HOWEVER, I returned back to Citizen the day I was leaving Seattle to try their special Blended Irish Creme Mocha. Totally forgot it had Bailey's Irish Creme so unfortunately I couldn't take it outside the cafe and had to enjoy it there. (The barista reminded me that I'm not in Vegas--haha, whoops!!) But it was delicious and I felt like I was drinking a chocolate milkshake. Yummy but next time I'll probably stick to a regular iced mocha. The baristas and staff are very attentive and nice. A great finale for my time here in Seattle.

    (4)

  • Jenny K.

    I have been here about ten more times since last summer. Service has ranged from inattentive to spot on. The food has been consistently good and my favorites are the citizen crepe, citizen sandwich and pesto white cheddar crepe. I like the variety of seating styles - inside and outside - and how much the restaurant has expanded itself over the last year. Expect a wait during brunchtime on the weekends. Parking can be limited by the restaurant but there's plenty of street parking nearby.

    (4)

  • Hula Girl L.

    We went for happy hour and was pleasantly surprised. Wonderful service, excellent food and fantastic ambience!

    (5)

  • Lyn D.

    We frequented Citizen Coffee since it was near to our hotel. The drinks were great and we indulged in baked goods one day. Though all of us enjoyed our baked goods, they were a bit pricey. My drink was 3.50 and with a small fig cookie the total came out to 9.00. It was probably the most expensive fig cookie I've ever eaten but it was good. I wouldn't buy it again for the price but I'd definitely go back here.

    (4)

  • Abbie Z.

    We just moved into a new apartment down the street, so we figured we'd try Citizen for coffee the morning after our move-in day. DAMN. Delicious food, great coffee, a fun atmosphere, and decent prices! Great service. Will likely end up as our new neighborhood breakfast joint. Loved the movie theater seats upstairs! So fun!!

    (5)

  • Jacqueline T.

    The citizen crepe was good! but its not the best i've had. Maybe because Canadian's do crepes better? :P but the crepes at citizen were still good. Good portions, and decently priced. The bread pudding/french toast.. came out burnt and mushy. I would've prefered a classic bread pudding, or french toast. The sandwiches look very tasty tho :D Got a small matcha latte. More latte than I would liked, a bit more matcha flavoring would be nice. And why doesn't my macha latte come with lattee art? :( haha small is small, get a larger one. But its not too sweet, which is nice. Service was fast and attentive. We got our food and drinks relatively quickly. Homey feel, with plastered story book wall. I just hope that pipe that comes out ouf the wall isn't flushing used toilet water beside my head while I'm eating. eeps!

    (3)

  • Jess P.

    This place simultaneously blew my mind and tastebuds...and I liked it. The restaurant has a quaint, comfy atmosphere. The coffee is not in short supply and is delicious in a way that is hard to fully articulate. I ordered the huevos rancheros and was happily surprised to find something that didn't threaten to clog my arteries. This lighter take on the classic huevos was still filling and delectable. I also sat on the upper level but didn't notice the slow service like some of the other reviewers. Our waitress was attentive and had lots of good suggestions. I'm thinking of taking a road trip up to Seattle soon just for breakfast at this place.

    (5)

  • Megan A.

    My review is not much of a contribution, since all I have had there was coffee, but I think people should know that it was delicious coffee! There is nothing more relaxing than sitting out on a quaint patio, lazing around in the sun, sipping a frothy iced coffee. Citizen is absolutely adorable and their wait staff was great. You always hope that you will have a waiter that is attentive, but not super clingy. I would definitely go back for food!

    (4)

  • Joyce J.

    I tried the Citizen crepe and it was just ok. The coffee here is decent. The upstairs seating area was very interesting as they have airplane-like seats. It looks like many people come here for group meetings. My mom tried the pesto crepe and my brother tried the mushroom crepe. Out of the three, I thought the mushroom crepe was definitely the best.

    (3)

  • Leila-Anne C.

    This place was absolutely awful. Our waitress was not friendly. I ordered oatmeal and specifically asked for there to be no milk on the plate. The waitress said "it's on the side" and I said "well please have them hold it". She still brought it with the milk. The oatmeal smelled like rotting fish and the spoon was dirty. I sent it back and ate later. While my friends' meals were not nearly as terrible, none of them particularly enjoyed them either.

    (1)

  • Desiree H.

    I love coming here to just relax and work or have a nice lunch. The two different areas of the space is great, the casual coffee stand downstairs and the more relaxed upstairs for lunch and catching up. I love the old school seats and simple lighting, not too dark or bright. I love the crepes and they make an amazing froth for coffee (which is not bitter, yippee). I would stay away from the mushroom option, a bit too cheesy in my opinion. The servers are fast at the bar, and a bit more slow upstairs. Which is to be expected as they are small and groups of four or so take a bit to cook for.

    (4)

  • Tom F.

    It's often said you cannot judge a book by its cover...I guess that applies to restaurants as well. Walking up to Citizen left me dreading what I would find inside its grungy exterior...food that is more notable for its ideology than its flavors for instance. After walking inside I realized that I had pegged this place wrong from the outside - the interior was more trendy than grungy, and the waitstaff being much friendlier than their imagined severely pierced counterparts. I ordered the French Toast without sugar or syrup and a side of bacon. This proved to be an excellent choice. The French toast was served bread pudding style, which had the perfect sweetness and a great flavor. The bacon was good, but I would have preferred it to be crispier. Overall it was a good place for brunch. They also have good tea and free wifi.

    (4)

  • Jeanny M.

    I've been here three times now on the livingsocial deal, twice eat-in (as brunch and as dinner) and the other, call-ahead take-out. The eat-in experience was a sunny Friday brunch time, bustling but manageable. We seated ourselves outside and were kind of skeptical they would notice, but they totally did! We received excellent service. Factoring in the livingsocial deal, we had to take care of tax and a nice tip. I ordered the turkey crepe and the hub had their seasonal baguette sandwich. The sandwich was very tasty with caramelized onions, mushrooms and brie(?). It also came with a side of ruffled chips. Our drinks were mimosas, which arrived in healthy grande-sized cups and served me a nice buzz later. The next time I redeemed the livingsocial deal, I called ahead to place an order for their seasonal sandwich and seasonal crepe. Their online menu isn't the most current, but I generally will go with the item named after their business or whatever the special is for that day/week/month. Picking-up was easy, and I selected our drinks when I arrived. By then they had gotten more organized with the livingsocial deal, and converted the ragged print-out I'd been carrying for months to a compact punch-card. The most recent time we went was for dinner on a quiet Friday evening. We ordered one seasonal crepe and their "citizen crepe." The wine was a sangiovese. They also offered a merlot and a pino grigio. The wines included in the livingsocial deal are not printed on their menu, so you just have to ask. The bottle they provided was actually one of our favorite, bargain wines from Crane Lake (which you can find at Rite Aid for like $4). It was totally drinkable. :) I'm looking forward to redeeming the rest of my livingsocial deal and am open to continuing patronage with them afterwards as well.

    (4)

  • Amy L.

    This is such a cute spot. The crepes were beautifully put together and the flavors were all there. I had the mushroom and spinach crepe with a side of potatoes. I'm not a fan of the potatoes only because of a certain herb that's in there and I couldn't quite pin it but I think it's star anise (ew). There was a lot of mushroom in mine, which was great in my opinion because i absolutely love mushrooms. I really would've loved to sit upstairs because it just had a really nice feel but all the tables were taken. I think that if people weren't eating, they shouldn't be hogging up the tables with their laptops. Just saying. Other than that, I adore this place.

    (4)

  • Brendan M.

    Now I see that there's a reversible sign near the front door indicating to seat oneself or ask to be seated. I guess I missed it last time. My bad. Since my first visit, I've been back a couple times for a leisurely lunch by myself on the sun-drenched side patio. The outdoor seating area isn't too busy in the early afternoon on a weekday, so I don't feel bad about taking a small table for myself, and the waitstaff have never been anything but friendly and accommodating. The pesto crepe is still wonderful. I also enjoy the Citizen crepe, sans bacon. Caramelized onions, spinach, asparagus, and avocado come together wrapped in a slightly crispy crepe with a little crème fraiche on top. Also wonderful is Citizen's potent iced toddy coffee. I haven't tried the espresso yet.

    (5)

  • Mia B.

    We went for breafast on Wednesday, Septmber 11, 2013. First hostess could only be described as frosty but we were hungry. Our server was very pierced and very sweet and accomodating. After his first bite of his eggs my husband saw a long black curley hair sticking out of the eggs and pulled it out. I discretely informed our server and she apologised and and asked what we wanted to do. I wanted to to eave, but my husband requested that they re-make his meal which they did. We then waited another 20 minutes. The kitchen is tiny and it was apparent that it was not the chef who had deposited the hair, and when asked, the server stated that she believed it was the early morning woman who comes in early to prepare the food. So, we finished breakfast and were presented with a bill and an apology; no offer of "coffee while we prepare ", not so much as an offer of orange juice. yes these things happen, but for a $40 breakfast some sort of attempt to mitigate the situation would have been nice. Never again! Woud you patronize this place?

    (1)

  • Sitha N.

    I don't care too much for their crepès (I know people love'em, but they're just eh to me). But what I DO care about and love about this place are the biscuits and chia. The best savory biscuits my mouth has tasted since my time in the south (the south being Tacoma). It's absolutely amazing (and probably really bad for you): a flaky outer layer, with an inside as moist as a cloud. And their chia, oh their chai! Not too sweet, with a bit of a kick, and a hint of ginger (I hate ginger, but they make it work here). Just perfect.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth G.

    I love citizen. My little sister has been working there for a little over a year now and up until today I had only had coffee there, which was always delicious. Today I tried their salad and it was amazing. I'll definitely be visiting her more often.

    (5)

  • Ruby S.

    I love lavender lattes but I hate horrible customer service by an "owner". Since when is it acceptable to embarrass and demean a paying customer over a credit card fee on a neighborhood discount. Just add the card fee if I don't use cash. There should be a law in Seattle against such a deplorable attitude. -I no longer patronize Citizen one bit!

    (1)

  • Tyler L.

    You know that restaurant at the end of Love Actually in Portugal where the guy(yeah his name is Jamie and I've seen it like 20 times) asks the girl to marry him? Oh spoiler alert but it's been like 20 years so deal with it. Anyway, Citizen is just like that except no one speaks Portuguese. I guess it's like that if it were in Austin, lots of wood and bricks and a cool loft. It's a real coffee place with baristas who make little designs and stuff. Duper popular with the locals so be ready for a wait. Especially for a table in the morning. Worth the wait though as the staff is very friendly and the coffee is excellent. So Seattle. And I hate uncle Jamie.

    (4)

  • Damian S.

    Had the citizen crepe, with a couple eggs in the side. it was just what I needed to break the monotony of hotel breakfast over the last few days. Service was pretty good too.

    (4)

  • Tracie H.

    I was introduced to Citizen by some friends who loved it, and now I can't get enough. I crave the cozy atmosphere upstairs, and find myself thinking about going there often, even if it isn't within walking distance. The breakfast food has been delicious so far! I kept getting the breakfast sandwich, but forced myself to branch out. I have since had the mushroom crepe, and tried whatever has been on other people's plates. It has all been fantastic! The food, atmosphere, and staff have been nothing but top-notch.

    (5)

  • Ninette C.

    My friend and I came here for Sunday brunch the other day. It was a really nice day so we sat outside in a charming area. We ordered orange and grapefruit mimosas, a Citizen crepe (vegetarian) and I think her crepe was black forest ham. I thought it was pretty cool that they let her put a fried egg on top. Our crepes and cocktails were pretty good...it kind of reminded me' of an omelette with a wrap instead of an egg. The mimosa was a reasonable price considering you got a whole pint but i wish the portions were a little bigger on the food.

    (4)

  • Amy P.

    Hip little spot- maybe too hip for me:) Yummy squash bread. Crepes looked delicious.

    (4)

  • Katya L.

    Stopped in for Sunday brunch with a friend on a Tippr deal, I'd heard good things about the place so I thought I'd give it a try. Crepes are a natural brunch choice, after all. We were sat at the bar right across from the kitchen, so it was a bit loud and it would have been nice to have an actual table to eat at... but we managed. We ordered coffee and a couple of crepes - the January special, which has ham, arugula, brie and fresh pears and is drizzled with honey and creme fraiche, and the turkey cranberry, with (you guessed it) turkey, cranberry jam, bacon and brie with creme fraiche. The creme fraiche seemed a bit superfluous on both, but the sweet and salty flavor combination worked wonderfully in each case. My dining companion hoovered his up in minutes and then ate a quarter of mine while I downed three cups of coffee and stared out of the window, waiting to wake up. We weren't rushed and the refills just kept coming. It was a lovely, inexpensive, tasty brunch. I'll probably be back, but in the future, request a table. Yum.

    (4)

  • Delwin I.

    Had a wonderful breakfast burrito (spicy saugage) and breakfast sandwich.

    (5)

  • Brandon B.

    This place seemed to me to be very much style over substance. When we arrived we were instantly taken with the charm of the place. The decor was very well thought out, with lots of nice touches (like wallpaper of the upper level being pages from a book). The barista who welcomed us was very friendly and hard working (was alone as the waitress staffed that morning was apparently scheduled to start 30 minutes after they opened...or was late). However, our food was bland, and the tiniest portions I've gotten at a restaurant in many years. We both ordered crepes, I got the apple smoked bacon crepe and my fiance got the strawberry rhubarb. Neither were anything I'd ever order again. So as much as I wanted to love this place upon walking in, I left hungry and unsatisfied. If I were a coffee drinker I'd gladly go back for coffee just for the atmosphere, but I would not recommend the overpriced food.

    (2)

  • Lauren P.

    Oh my god, I loved this place!!! The vibe is awesome and the cafe has great coffee drinks and crepes. (loved the pesto crepe with goat cheese!) Their alcoholic drinks look delicious and next time I am in Seattle I will definitely stop by there for happy hour. If you can, sit upstairs. Love the book pages used as wallpaper and the movie seats.

    (5)

  • Laleh J.

    This place is so great! The food is delicious and the interior is so cute and artistic! I love citizen. It's one of my favorite creperies in the city and I really like coming to this little gem.

    (5)

  • Josh F.

    First time yelp'er and it was because of the awesome food at Citizen that made me want to write my first review. Yesterday, I had the Vietnamese sandwich and today I had the biscuits and gravy. Both were great, but the biscuits and gravy were just unreal! The gravy was just packed with ground up sausage with just enough kick and spice, then topped up with two eggs over medium on top! Great food, great service, and it all takes place in an old building from the 1920's which gives it a unique ambiance. Not sure what else to say, but if you are in Seattle or visiting like me, definitely check this place out. Their menu has something for everyone, and it may just be the best of that meal you have ever had, like the biscuits and gravy were for me.

    (5)

  • Shay M.

    Good prices, good food and just a short 2 block walk from our hotel room at the Maxwell! Our 'Husky' waitress was friendly and perfect. They have a wide variety of crepes, other breakfast food and coffee. She served all 11 of us outdoors fairly quickly. I had the Citizen crepe, which was very yummy. When we went, there was a sign that said "please wait to be seated".

    (4)

  • Clover A.

    Even better! 5+ stars for the service 5 stars for the food And nothing else mattered. Channing-their new server- was AWESOME and we loved her. We sat on the deck/patio and ate the pear crepe (OMG!) side of fried egg (cooked perfectly) and breakfast sandwich w/ bacon (gorgeous in both looks and taste) with 2 coffees, it was divine.

    (5)

  • Vikkie N.

    We wandered in from the rain (Seattle - go figure) last December after not wanting to spend breakfast fighting with the other tourists at the self-serve buffet in our hotel across the road. We really weren't expecting anything outstanding (except the coffee, of course), but we were in for a big shock. There were very few people there on this weekday morning, so the service was good. The breakfast sandwiches were to die for. I would go back to Seattle just for breakfast at this place!

    (5)

  • Miguel A.

    The food's great, the service was great till my last visit and I've yet to return. We were repeat customers and this time our server was rude and confrontational with us simply for wanting to sit in a better spot with no one waiting to be seated. I can handle a hiccup but when you send an email to discuss the issue and you don't receive a response... It says a lot. Le Reve bakery is about a mile a way and it's worth the walk.

    (2)

  • Mike C.

    I've been going to Citizen for a long time. Each time I hope it will be better, but instead it gets worse. So its with regret that I post this. Service is terrible. Staff is rude or, at best, indifferent to customers. Food is pretty good but they have been cutting portions, making it fairly expensive.

    (1)

  • Shelly L.

    Came here during lunch hour and we must have stood at the door and waited at least 5 minutes before being seated. Coffee was decent but the milk left on the table was barely filled. The good thing about this place is that they have 3 parking spaces next to the restaurant so we were able to snag one without having to find parking around the Mercer mess. Crepes would have been delicious if it was served hot. The crepe was just lukewarm. We barely saw the waitress and I think the cook brought our meals to us which I thought was strange. No one seemed excited to work there. We had to ask for more water and the bill.

    (2)

  • Rachel S.

    This is the coolest little gem ever. If you're wanting a great breakfast look no further! Esp in a spunky atmosphere that just makes you feel happy! I will come looking for this place anytime I'm in seattle and advise everyone to go eat their Nutella crapes and coffee-yum!

    (5)

  • Mike M.

    Just had the most horrible experience at Citizen. Showed up on a beautiful Saturday morning for breakfast and there was a short line waiting for tables. There were plenty of open tables, but their sign clearly requested that we all wait to be seated. No problem. The staff was busy and continued to ignore the growing line (now 12 people waiting). They eventually checked in with all of us after 10 min. One by one, the waiter checked in with each party and told each of us that we would have to wait longer for a variety of reasons (one person was waiting for a friend that was parking, another couple wanted a seat outside and despite the fact that there were three open tables, not one was "suitable" for a party of two). When multiple people explained that the waiter was keeping tables empty and forcing people to stand and wait for no reason, including a very visibly pregnant woman, the waiter (didn't get his name, but he had a short pony tail) responded: "this is not a negotiation. You all can go eat somewhere else" and stormed off. At that remark, half of the groups did decide to leave. I think the pregnant woman even started to cry. The waiter did not seem to care one bit about the lost business. The complete carelessness and lack of respect was astonishing - if I were the owner, I could not imagine having someone like that representing my business to customers. I am writing this as a warning - eat here and risk being treated like crap and having your morning ruined. Unless, I guess, you are pregnant woman looking for a good cry.

    (1)

  • Erin P.

    Citizen is a cute little brunch spot in Queen Anne with a marvelous selection of savory or sweet crepes as well as impressive adult coffee beverages. I suggest the Flatliner for coffee drinks, but if coffee isn't what you're in the mood for, there is an wide selection of tasty brunch drinks for whatever hair of the dog flavor you desire. It's typically pretty busy weekend mornings but I've never waited longer than 10 minutes to be seated and service is remarkably fast and friendly. There are plenty of brunch food options as well as sandwiches and it is always hard to decide, but savory crepes are my favorite, especially the Crepe Madame. They do have a happy hour from 4-7 daily with discounted well drinks, select wines and beer. It's tucked away off the beaten path and parking is not too bad in this area. Indoor and outdoor seating options are available but you will wait a bit longer to sit in either of their adorable patio sections.

    (5)

  • Jenn B.

    I was just reminiscing about the wonderful meals my mom & I had here while visiting Seattle last October. & the coffee?? Amazing!!! Can't wait to go back & get my fix :)

    (5)

  • Darren A.

    I tried this in lieu of my hotel for breakfast, and was glad I did. Try the chai latte. Amazing. I had the Henry's Scramble - nice flavor with some heat. Service was top notch, too.

    (5)

  • James M.

    One of my favorite local spots. Breakfast all day, great coffee, crepes, and awesome tacos. The staff overall is really nice and the building is pretty cool that it is in has some real history here I am pretty sure. I go in and order the breakfast tacos every single time and have never been disappointed. I would say for the price it is a bit overpriced by a few dollars, but this has never stopped me at all. Citizen is small though so don't try to bring 10 people in and expect to get a table.

    (5)

  • Cheryl S.

    I'm conflicted with my review - on the one hand I generally don't like to remove stars based on service, but in this case, because of a "misunderstanding" regarding my order, I was treated so incredibly rudely, that I can't help but have it affect my rating. I don't think I've ever been treated so rudely by any restaurant in my 50 years. I hope it's not the owner with the attitude and that she won't be around long, but as long as she's there, I refuse to return when I'm in the area. The reason for the 3* is b/c I can't deny the coffee is great. The breakfast sandwiches are unique and delicious - as long as the cook wipes off the knife he used for the Nutella so you don't get a peanut butter flavor on your egg sandwich. Tip: don't ask questions about your order. You will most certainly be given a dirty look and/or treated extremely rudely while they correct your order (like they are doing you a favor and you'd better appreciate it).

    (3)

  • Collin P.

    If you want character, this is it. Citizen is tiny, with bare brick walls, tar stained wood ceilings , and exposed piping. It's fantastic. Obviously this was an old warehouse decades ago. It evokes the old Seattle with a modern cafe flair. The drinks and food are great, though a little pricey. Crepes are $9, as are the sandwiches. Everything I've bought has been great tasting though. Now I always ask the servers for recommendations; they are super friendly. Prepare for a wait on the food when it's busy, the kitchen is about the size of a shoebox.

    (4)

  • Matt E.

    Well isn't this place cute? A great breakfast spot/coffee shop that is right on the cusp between Queen Anne and Belltown (I think). We had a large-ish group and were escorted upstairs to their seating area. Unfortunately, we had to eat around a glorified coffee table, but that's the only complaint that our group had. Well, also they could have used some A/C, but that seems like a Seattle thing in general. Crepes! Holy mother of god, these were some delicious crepes! I opted for the caramel pear sweet crepe, and I wept as each bite passed my lips. The slight tartness of the pears perfectly complimented the sweetness of the homemade caramel sauce and whipped cream. There were at least half a dozen other crepes that I wanted to try, but alas I am only one man, with one stomach. They serve breakfast tacos, which I somehow didn't order. For those that know me, the fact that I turned down breakfast tacos is just ridiculous. BUT these crepes.....the crepes! Our coffee drinks were quite good, and came out relatively quickly, considering we were a large group and everybody seemed to want something different. I don't know if I would go here specifically FOR the coffee, but it was a fine accompaniment to the meal. I'd say that in terms of coffee spots, this might not be one you'd want to work at, if only because it's so small and busy, I'd feel bad hogging a table.

    (4)

  • Merrill O.

    Breakfast here is fabulous, the decor is pretty cool, and the prices are decent for the portion sizes...well worth a visit if you are in the neighborhood! I highly recommend the Cowboy Egg Casserole (amazing!) or the Biscuits & Gravy (wonderful) for breakfast....just make sure you get your workout in first!!

    (5)

  • Nipun S.

    Awesome food, really enjoyed the outdoor seating and crepes.

    (5)

  • Philip S.

    Great Breakfast Crepe and potatoes. I have the citizen Crepe and it was very good. Nice relaxing atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Austin G.

    My wife and I flew to Seattle for a quick President's Day weekend trip to meet our new niece. While there we ventured into Seattle to take our nephews and nieces to the Pacific Science Center. We left the museum around 5PM and hit major traffic. We decided to look up nearby restaurants to wait out the traffic and we landed on this place because they have crepes. My wife said it best that this place is good, but Yelp gave it a 4 and compared to a 4 star restaurant, it disappoints0 hence the 3 star rating I am giving it now. The atmosphere is super cool and very "Seattle." The food was good too, but not 4 star worthy.

    (3)

  • Sarah I.

    I would give this place zero stars if I could. I have never experienced such a rude human being in my entire life. We were waiting forever to find a seat even though there were three (soon to be five) open tables. We asked if we could sit at one of the tables and the man said, "no, they are just for parties of four." But there was no one else waiting, other than a table for 7. I mentioned the obvious - that I am 7 months pregnant and would really like to sit down. This is the moment when it when it went from bad service to rude and inhumane. He said that it was not a negotiation and that we could take our business elsewhere. Shocked, we stood there trying to find somewhere else to eat as more tables opened up, including tables for two. He never made eye contact again. Eat at this business if you want to eat at the kind of place that treats women like they are nothing and made a pregnant person cry.

    (1)

  • Brittany T.

    I recently moved from Queen Anne to Ballard and while my new 'hood has some amazing eateries, nothing can quite compare to Citizen. This place is really as good as it gets. The atmosphere will impress anyone from your mom to the hippest hipster. Every time I introduce a new person to Citizen they cannot believe this is Queen Anne as it has so much stinkin' character! Now for food: (because isn't this what it is really about) *Korexican Tacos are BOMB! Don't let the name scare you. They will blow your mind. I try not to eat beef but I always fall into temptation with these tacos. You will not regret this. No one ever does. *Cranberry Turkey Sandwich: The onions are caramelized to perfection and the avocado adds a buttery-ness to the sandwich that will make you swoon. This is probably my favorite sandwich in Seattle and I eat a lot of sandwiches. *The crepes are all great! Take a group of friends and eat all of them! *Breakfast Sandwich is very tasty especially if you are looking for something smaller but still satisfying. I've probably tried everything and would not complain about a single item. The coffee is delicious and the cocktails will not disappoint. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Geoff P.

    I was looking for a quick breakfast near my hotel. I found Citizen at the top of the street. The reviews looked promising and the coffee smelled great! I had the cappuccino and a breakfast sandwich. The sandwich was unbelievable. Came in a tasty biscuit that didn't completely crumble as you are it. The staff was fantastic and attentive.

    (5)

  • Shane L.

    Just moved to the neighborhood, and stumbled upon it the other day. I didn't order any food, but just an Americano. The coffee was perfect, and the staff was amazingly friendly unlike the other coffee shops around here with overwhelming amount of hipster attitude. Not Citizen's fault, but the traffic around Mercer and Taylor was a nightmare. This prevented me from going back there anytime soon at least not until they re-open the intersection of Mercer and Taylor.

    (4)

  • Andrew C.

    We came upon this place while wandering around Queen Anne and ended up stopping in for coffee and breakfast. The place was very comfortable with a great vibe. We got a seat upstairs and the service was prompt and efficient. The coffee was the best I'd had during my trip to Seattle. The food was top notch as well. So good in fact that I'm going to get breakfast there again tomorrow!

    (5)

  • Michael J.

    This little gem is rocking! Quaint, and friendly with a very open, inviting feel. I had a Citizen favorite - the Korexican tacos, and they were down right deelish!!

    (4)

  • Jy N.

    Been here twice in last week. Good coffee and food. Problem here is the employees tend to be rude. Again, this morning, the girl helping us was totally rude and tried her best to make us in a bad mood like she was in. My goodness girl, if you hate your job that badly you should quit! Seattle is full of good to great coffee shops where the experience is head and shoulders above this place.

    (2)

  • Ann B.

    Amazing place recommended by our hotel. Well prepared food that's inexpensive and interesting

    (5)

  • Benny J.

    Went here twice while on a business trip. The first time was positive. Great atmosphere, the breakfast and coffee were decent (though not great), and the server was very friendly and attentive. The second time, however, my experience was consistent with several other reviews I read (after the fact, unfortunately) describing extremely rude service. After getting my Americano and going upstairs to do a little work before heading to my conference, a barista came up, unplugged my computer and very rudely told me that if I wanted to do some work I would have to sit at the cramped bar downstairs. Bottom line: the place is ruined by silly, self-important hipsters, no need to waste your time taking a chance on it. I'm sure you can do way better, especially in Seattle.

    (1)

  • Corinne P.

    This place is really cool. I got the breakfast tacos... and they were delicious. I don't know how the service is but their to go was pretty quick. I like the building too. I'll go back...

    (4)

  • Hilding I.

    Blended coffee and turkey pesto sandwich was excellent, cool vibe to place, you can eat outside too!

    (5)

  • Nique F.

    Come for the crepes, or the sunny patio, or the cozy coffee loft. Stay for the happy hour cocktails served in PINT GLASSES for around 6 bucks! Yes, yes...your favorite classic cocktails, typically served in dainty cups, come in a big frosty pint glass at Citizen. If this is any indication of the Seattle lifestyle, I could totally live here! I came for the infamous crepes, but - sadface - they were kinda mediocre. The crepes were too doughy, not crispy, and the fillings were scant. Maybe ask for your crepe extra crispy if you don't want a pancake consistency. In other news, service was peppy and the prices are totally fair. Citizen is definitely an alluring spot, rain or shine. For rainy days, the indoor area is comfy & sleek, with lots of wood, metal & brick and a lofty upstairs area. I've heard great things about their lavendar lattes, but have yet to visit on a rainy day. Somehow, it's always sunny cocktail weather when I'm in Seattle... what chance!

    (4)

  • Juan N.

    A little gem of a place sort of hidden in Queen Anne. I'm sure the locals would like to keep this place secret. Well this guy from Hawaii found it so hah the secret is out! Very cozy and inviting place, I liked the rustic look. I got some of their coffee and it was very good, I could sip on that all day (you're a loser if you go to Starbucks for coffee in Seattle. Really.) Right about when I was starting to get a caffeine overdose, the food came in. I ordered the cowboy casserole, holy moly that's a man's meal! I grew a 5 o'clock shadow by just staring at it! It was like a Mexican inspired lasagna with poblano and jalapeño peppers, cheese, pork sausage in corn tortilla layers. It also had back beans, crema fresca (I think) and pico de gallo salsa. I ate the whole thing, grew a full beard, donned my helmet, sword and shield and headed to Thermopylae. True story. The wife had the biscuits and gravy and I had a bite and it was delicious. The service was great, we had a very nice and attentive server. I'd go there for breakfast every day, I wish I went there more than once.

    (5)

  • Brian D.

    Un. Real. Breakfast. They've got something great going here and it keeps on getting better. Henry's scramble is amazing, so are the breakfast tacos and the yogurt parfait. Gets busy around 10:30 on weekends, but earlier is usually a short wait.

    (5)

  • Nico D.

    Very cool place to hang out, with a hip vibe. We only got drinks, so I can't comment on the food. Service was nice. The neighborhood needs a lot more places like this, in order to feel like a real place where locals live, rather than a sleeping lot for tourists.

    (4)

  • Amy C.

    What a lovely cafe. I highly recommend pairing a cup of soup (they have a very hearty chicken noodle) with the crunchy pear crisp crepe and a latte. The service here is great and cafe has a warm and cozy vibe to it.

    (5)

  • Barri A.

    I've never been much into Crepes, but this place has got me jonesing for those deliciously tantalizing pastries thingys. I've had the Turkey crepes with strips of bacon within, and the blueberry Crepes. Both were the bomb! Location was ok, but driving near Mercer construction zone and parking kinda sucks. 1 restroom, and slight waiting on wkd brunch, but seating is ample. They have about 4 parking spots in their lot, and street parking is limited but doable. They're walking distance from the space needle, and they have a decent size patio. This place is perfect for a first date; it has coffee/lates, drinks, food, and chill vibe with music over the loud speaker.

    (4)

  • Denni P.

    Cowboy casserole and the breakfast sandwich on homemade biscuits TO DIE FOR. Two of us ordered breakfast and then of course shared each others. We stayed across the street at the Hampton Inn and skipped their free breakfast (there is a reason it's free) and found this place on Yelp. Friendly service, quaint, and the coffee wasn't bad either! Can't wait to go back!d Free wifi - kicker!

    (4)

  • F K.

    Great for breakfast, with a good selection on the menu plus some great pastries. I had the Henry's scramble which was fantastic once doused with a sufficient supply of Cholula. Also went for a side if bacon, which was a very generous portion. The boo had huevos rancheros which were also great. Service was good from our perspective and some girl at the counter next to us complained about her eggs and they fixed it within a matter of moments... So well done there. Definitely a spot I'll be back to.

    (4)

  • Pamela C.

    I love this restaurant. Awesome savory crepes and well done coffee drinks. I get the crepe Madame with a scrambled egg and it is wonderful. Great staff and fast service. Love it!

    (5)

  • Kelsey H.

    I used to live right next to this place. Fabulous breakfast, sandwiches and crepes. Happy hour here is awesome. I did get a grapefruit drink here once that I was disappointed in- but that's only one thing in a long list of ordered items! Definitely worth going. Probably best to stay away for prime breakfast times as it does get very busy.

    (5)

  • Elaine R.

    Super casual but trendy and modern spot with a wonderfully eclectic menu of crepes and other items! Fun drinks and bacon is amazing! Will be back!

    (5)

  • Sami P.

    Cute and quaint. The location has a lot of character. Service was great but food was very average. Probably wouldn't go again but overall the experience was pleasant!

    (3)

  • T M.

    Biscuit egg sandwich with bacon is Awesome. Good coffee as well.

    (4)

  • Roxanne Y.

    The pulled pork sandwich was very tasty, bread was crispy on the outside, good size portion. Korexican tacos was a nice twist with the Kimchee cucumbers and the bulgogi beef. We liked the atmosphere and the environment

    (4)

  • Carrie G.

    I tell myself I'm going to try something new every time we go, but I always come crawling back to the Breakfast Sandwich. By the time I add a side of fruit and a delicious mug of coffee, it's more than I want to spend on breakfast, but it's always delicious and filling. For dinner, I'm a fan of the tacos or the pulled pork sandwich. My husband almost always orders the crepes, and the bites I steal from his plate never disappoint. Service is hit or miss. On weeknights, you can get in and out easily, and the service is reliable and friendly. On Sat or Sun mornings, expect a long wait and a server who is courteous but rushed. I've only come once on a weekday, and requested to sit outside, which was a first. Not sure if I missed the memo, or my server forgot about me, but I ended up having to go inside to their take-out counter to order. Overall, always a solid experience with food that never disappoints.

    (4)

  • Ali R.

    I visited Citizen for brunch with my gent this weekend and it did not disappoint! There was a short wait but the waitstaff was courteous and efficient. We started off with the Nutella crepe which was delicious (of course!). I ordered the breakfast tacos with spicy sausage and they were perfect. I've had some disappointing Mexican food lately and these tacos certainly filled the void. My significant other ordered the breakfast sandwich and said it was delicious. The portions are reasonable and the ambience is pleasant. I can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Joanna Y.

    I'm in Seattle from LA and have had this place bookmarked since I planned my vacation. Unbeknownst to me, Citizen is a short walk from my hotel. We arrived about 8pm, the place was still pretty busy, a good sign. My mom and I shared the Cranberry Bleu salad and the Citizen Crepe, both delicious! I also had a French 75, a cocktail of lemon, gin, and champagne- yummy! For both entrees and two cocktails, the bill came to $40 (after a decent tip) which is completely reasonable! I totally I wish I lived in Seattle, I would be here to try everything this great menu has to offer!

    (5)

  • Albert W.

    I really really like this place. The crepes, both sweet and savory ones, and coffee are all wonderful. I especially love the building and atmosphere of the place. It's one of the places I bring my friends when they are in town.

    (5)

  • John P.

    We had brunch here. The place looks really cool, the service was very friendly, and- most importantly- the food was great. They could go the traditional American diner route of heaping cheese and fat on all their breakfast items like most places. Instead, they make extremely tasty food, with layered flavors, that is still comforting. I went with my wife and 3 daughters and all of us loved it. The biscuits and gravy were good but the savory crepes shined. We had the Crepe Madame, the Apple Smoked Bacon Crepe w/egg, and the Turkey Crepe. All were fantastic. All around, this was a very good experience. It is cool yet family friendly which is a rare mix these days.

    (5)

  • Steve M.

    I had breakfast here during one of my days in Seattle and then again the next day for lunch since it was next to my hotel. The space is interesting since the building looks really old and the owners of the restaurant really maximized the "run down" charm of this place. The place has very limited seating with a few tables on an upstairs landing and a few tables and a counter-top on the lower floor. The first thing you notice when you walk in is the awesome aromas of sweet and savory with a note of coffee. They offer sweet and savory crepes here and I sampled the bacon crepe for breakfast and had a couple of sunny side up eggs on the side with it. then tried the black forest ham crepe for lunch the next day. This isn't fine dining but it was great food and the atmosphere was also good. If I stay at the same hotel again I would definitely stop by.

    (4)

  • Preeya S.

    This is a cool little spot that we discovered when we rented a hotel nearby for the Dota2 International Tournament at Key Arena. Wonderful service. We were a party of 8 and they accommodated us at last minute with ease, even moving around tables and chairs for us. Our server was very attentive and friendly even though they seemed to be pretty busy. He had no problem splitting up our check even though we made it kind of confusing and inconvenient for them. Good beer and good food. I had the black bean breakfast tacos and my boyfriend had the Caramel Pear crepes. The tacos were really good, nothing fancy or special but they hit the spot. The crepes were okay - not the best I've ever had but then again this isn't a crepe place. Their menu is a bit all over the place as far as what is offered, they have several breakfast items that are served all day which is a plus, a few Tex-Mex items, lots of vegetarian options. I wish I could remember which type of beer my friend ordered - I know it was an IPA. I thought it was decent and I generally do not like IPAs. We didn't go downstairs to the actual bar but from what I saw this place is pretty divey, which I like. The restroom leaves something to be desired but that's kind of to be expected at a dive bar. Good atmosphere to just chill and have a few beers with good friends. I'd definitely visit this place again if I find myself in that neighborhood again.

    (5)

  • Star L.

    Love the upstairs atmosphere and their happy hour. My very favorite place to go on a dark rainy day to hear the rain on the roof and drink some cocktails.

    (4)

  • Scott J.

    Cowboy egg casserole. Best breakfast bake I've ever had. Couldn't wait to eat my leftovers and there was no drop off. The corn, egg, cheese and poblano mixture is amazing. Great service and good strong coffee.

    (5)

  • Eric N.

    This play really surprised me. My friend was adamant that we had to try this place despite being a little off the beaten path from where we were staying! I had a latte and the biscuits and gravy. Very good!! The biscuits have cheese and chives baked in them. The gravy was thick with sausage and tasted fantastic! My friend had the crepes and said they were equally delicious. Ambiance of the place is awesome as well.

    (5)

  • Lauren S.

    The latte, amazing. The food, amazing. The service, amazing! Made my visit to Seattle :-) I want to come back just to come to Citizen.

    (5)

  • Chandra W.

    I wish I could give this place a five star review.. It's a cute little place with a bunch of outdoor seating which I love. The food is super yummy, but the service is TERRIBLE. Namely, Trisha, who usually works behind the "TO-GO" counter. She is so rude, it's painful. Not worth dealing with people like that, even if the food is great.

    (2)

  • Vibhor B.

    Wish I could give less than one star. There were probably 2 busy tables, we went inside and asked if we could sit in the patio. Sat on a table we really liked because it was in sun but nobody had cleaned it for 5 minutes. The server came out and very rudely asked us to move instead of cleaning the table. Sat on a table we did not like for 15 minutes, no one came out to take our order and then we left. Lol.. Saddest place in Seattle if you want good service and wanna be treated right! Never going here again.

    (1)

  • Rachel R.

    Love this place for brunch. Pesto crepes are perfect for vegetarians. Definitely recommend.

    (5)

  • Joey H.

    great place for breakfast/brunch/lunch. the korexican tacos were delicious and the biscuits and gravy portion was huge

    (5)

  • Eric W.

    I loved this place when I was staying in Seattle. Our hotel was right across the street and I went there 3 days in a row. Great coffee, friendly staff, and healthy, tasty food choices. We had crepes one day and breakfast dishes the other days. Good food. Great vegetarian choices. Citizen gives visitors to Seattle a reason to stay at the Hampton Inn in Lower Queen Anne!

    (4)

  • Joseph L.

    This is one of those sneak-away-for-the-morning-to-get-some-work-done-­but-the-latte-is-so-good-and-OH!-you-have-huevos-­rancheros-fuck-work-I'm-gonna-whip-out-my-book-­here-in-this-picture-perfect-loft type places. So, it's tiny. Yes, that's obvious from the outside looking in. Thankfully, a lot of people walk to Citizen from the adjacent apartments so my West Seattle ass can take a nice parking spot in the three-car lot in front, or on the street. When you go in, it's like a downtown lunch counter joint got made over by some teen girls in a starlight-prom setting. There's a lot of wood, a lot of cool lights and a very friendly atmosphere. Sit upstairs if you can. Definitely worth it. The menu prices are fairly affordable giving the fact that it's borderline Queen Anne. I often get a huge heaping bowl of oatmeal and the huevos rancheros (Which, my fellow Mexicans, are not real huevos rancheros [South Texas born & raised]) with a big coffee for under $20. Iknowrite! The food is fresh, flavorful and - if you select it as such - healthy and good for you! There's also some heartier options and a few good looking desserts in the front case that you should probably nibble on. I've only experienced a small wait during peak Sunday brunch hours, but even then it was less than 10 minutes. Definitely go during a workweek mid-morning for some lazy-cat leisurely selfie time. And Instagram the fuck outta this place, for. sure. It's just a cool vibe.

    (5)

  • Dan B.

    I freakin love this place! Haven't been in quite some time but seeing it pop up on Yelp I had to give a review. Fantastic breakfast! Great portions - almost too much sometimes (great complaint) Coffee is glorious. If they could get some more space to serve more people that would be awesome, but it is always worth the wait!

    (5)

  • Jason C.

    Found this gem of a place using the Yelp App while waiting for my Lady to finish her 1/2 marathon near Seattle Center this weekend. I have to concur will all the favorable reviews of this place. A friend and I were able to score a spot at one of their outdoor tables. All the servers were quick and friendly and refilled our coffee and water without having to ask. We both ordered the breakfast sandwich and shared a plate of their cheesy potatoes and enjoyed them immensely. Loved the fresh savory biscuit that contained the bacon, arugula, tomato, and egg! Only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 was due to a hair discovered in the cheesy potatoes about 2/3 of the way through. The server removed it from our bill, but it put a slight damper at the end of otherwise great meal.

    (4)

  • Kristina M.

    I like this place and have been several times for drinks. The michelada is described in the menu as "house bloody mary mix and draft beer" but it was served with a can of Tecate. For the volume of beer I'm sure that was a better deal, and I enjoyed the drink, but I wish it had been correctly described.

    (4)

  • Tamiko T.

    I would give Citizen 5 stars just for their delicious lavender lattes, but I have to sadly say that my experience that I just had with them was definitely 1 star. I've never had such bad service in Seattle! I showed up this morning at 9:30 a.m. when the place was about 70% full. The server looked down at my laptop and scorned, and said that I would have to wait for my friend to arrive before I was seated. There were a couple of picnic tables outside that were unoccupied and when I glanced over at them she said, "Oh, those are for larger parties." without being prompted with a question. I asked her if I could come inside for a cup of coffee and she responded with "There's a bench outside you can use." There were at least 3 counter spots open. Needless to say, I walked away immediately and told my friend what happened. [Her reaction: "Do you look homeless or something?"] Citizen has been one of my favorite cafes in Seattle, and I regularly recommend it to my friends, co-workers, and patrons from work, but after this experience I'm not so sure... I've worked in this cafe many times and never had this kind of experience. I would recommend to treat Citizen like a restaurant rather than a cafe during their busy summer hours, and be prepped to be treated like a loiter and not a patron. Also, DO NOT bring a laptop.

    (1)

  • Diane S.

    This place is awesome for brunch!!! They have great mimosa or bloody mary's. I highly recommend getting one. Also so much good food to choose from. I got one of the savory crepes with goat cheese. So good.. I was really impressed. But I think if you order anything on that menu, it will be awesome. Also, great for a quick coffee and muffin. Really just a great breakfast and coffee place all around. The atmosphere and service is awesome. A new favorite brunch place to go too!

    (5)

  • Darylle J.

    Largest Banh mi sandwich ever. Friendly staff. Nice ambiance. Will definitely be back

    (5)

  • Annie D.

    Three words: cowboy egg casserole. It's like a Mexican breakfast lasagna made with corn tortillas, sausage, eggs, poblano peppers, jalapeños and cheese with beans, crema and pico. As if this giant slice of casserole wasn't enough, I also got the rustic herb roasted potatoes. I would't get the spuds again since I found that I didn't pay much attention to them--the main event was very good though. The portion size was also about twice what I should've eaten, but I cleaned my plate. No shame. They specialize in sweet and savory crepes and even have wine pairings listed for each, but I couldn't bring myself to look beyond the breakfast menu and coffee. Speaking of, they really make a nice cup of coffee too. A huge cup of coffee. We were lucky to snag a small table in the back right away (it's a tiny place) and our server was lovely. The whole place honestly feels like you're in someone's cozy little loft. It's adorable.

    (4)

  • Rene H.

    Coffee is alright. Food is meh and unmemorable at best - came here twice for food, got some egg scramble (ok) and biscuits and gravy (would not recommend.) But what is memorable is the staff's snarky attitude. Came here with a friend I hadn't seen in a long time to catch up over coffee.We ordered our coffee at the register and had planned to take our coffee to a table upstairs once the coffee was ready. While waiting, we stood by the window so as to not be smack in the middle of the hall area where servers were walking back and forth. A waitress, who was clearly in an irritable mood, comes up to us and asks, "Are you staying in?" We nod and she says "Okay, you can go ahead and sit down." We shrug and sit down there even though we had originally planned on heading upstairs once the drinks were ready, and two minutes later, she brings us water and asks us what we'd like to order. We explain that we already ordered at the register and it's clear we've hit a nerve with this girl. "Wait, you ordered in the TO GO line?" "Yep." We look at each other, confused as to what the big deal is. She continues "OK, when you order in the TO GO line, we serve you your orders TO GO. When you sit here, you order from your SERVER." Am I missing something? There are plenty of tables available, so it's not like we were hogging tables with our TO GO coffees. And didn't we just save you a trip to get our coffees? A) you offer a full coffee menu. To think that it's acceptable to order your coffee at the counter and then find a seat to enjoy your coffee is not completely outrageous regardless of whether it's standard for your particular little cafe and b) even if we inadvertently didn't follow your "rules," of TO GO line v. SEATING protocol.......you need to take some xanax. It's not the end of the world. And even if you did simply want to inform us of the way things work here: SMILE, sweetie. No need for the attitude, especially at 8 in the morning.

    (2)

  • Shawn M.

    Food was ok, loved the building, but the owner was an ass... so disappointed. I was here several years back and had a stellar experience. My server today did a fine job, but the owner was totally inconsiderate and argumentative. I was sitting by a window, and she opened it wide open when it was about 38 degrees outside. After several minutes of freezing, I closed the window. She told me that the people at the other end of the restaurant were hot. I asked if there was a window she could open down there. She said she couldn't open it wider because then it would get too cold. I was also sitting next to the door. I'm an easy-going guy, known for being warm-blooded. This place is under horrible management. Stay away.

    (1)

  • Leanna H.

    I'm gonna start by saying the food is good. We would go back for the food. The problem is it's a cramped space infested with ants! Upon entering you're jammed up against a staircase and anyone else that was waiting before you. I'm willing to give them credit since the building is a small and they have more seating upstairs. The problem is the majority of the lower level seating is facing the windows over the street. This is fine and dandy but through the whole meal we had to fend off tiny ants! They even got into our drinks and had to ask for new ones! The server just kind of laughed it off as no big deal. I get the feeling this isn't the first time this has happened here. I got the caramel pear crepe and my boyfriend got one of the specials. I can't remember what his was called but his was okay. My crepe was a little cinnamon heavy and frankly it's spring. I get it winter just ended but I want some spring eats! Heavy cinnamon on pears in April is not my thing. I'm tired of winter foods! I don't know if we ever will go back but if we do hopefully we'll be sitting upstairs and away from the pests!

    (2)

  • Chris M.

    Found my new favorite breakfast place in Seattle. My girlfriend and I were completely satisfied with our experience. She had the Apple Bacon Crepe and Ginger Peach Mojito. I had the Koexican Tacos with a Soy Latte and a side of Rosemary Potatoes. The tacos came with black beans, salsa verde and Sirachi Mayo. Try these. I'm serious. It will change your life. The service was good too. We waited probably 7mins for a table and we had drinks on our table within 3 mins of that. The blonde-mohawk woman too our order and was professional. The place is a lil cramped but honest so is a lot of great restaurants (Thai Tomb, Paseao, 5 Spot) so I suggest just dealing with it. Seriously though. Koexican Tacos. Don't Pass on those.

    (5)

  • Chandler M.

    Maybe I just caught them on an off day or something but it was possibly the worst Seattle cafe experience I've ever heard. Rude, unwelcoming, and pretentious workers, dirty tables, combined with bland coffee and annoying customers. I do not plan to ever return.

    (1)

  • Andrea W.

    I got cheesy potatoes and the citizen crepe. I didn't like either one. The cheesy potatoes were too oily, and I slanted the plate so the oil could go to one side. The potatoes were sliding down with the oil though, so that was kind of difficult. The crepe didn't have very much flavor, and the ingredients didn't look too fresh. I spent about $12 for this meal, and it wasn't very good. The service is okay, as the waiter came by to refill my water. I won't be coming back again though.

    (3)

  • Peter S.

    No complaints about this place, although I wouldn't frequent this place, too much going on for what it's supposed to be, or at least, what I think it's trying to be, which is a quaint breakfast (food) and coffee spot. Food's good. Cowboy casserole, oatmeal, french toast (although a bit pricey for the quantity), and grilled cheese were delicious. The turkey sammich, not so much. Staff is friendly and polite. It's a small place, so seating more than four people is kind of a chore. We ended up upstairs in the back, seated in old movie theater seats and a table that was much too low to eat comfortably on. Our bad for coming in a cluster of six, will come again as a pair.

    (3)

  • Queen C.

    We had an average meal here. The service was good, and the outdoor seating option was nice. I got some sort of Huevos Rancheros. It was okay, not particularly flavorful, but a decently sized portion for the value. I thought the rosemary flavored potatoes were strange, as they did not match the flavors. We also tried a savory crepe. It wasn't very good. The additives were just kind of put into the crepe, not well integrated or cooked in. Again, the portion was good.

    (3)

  • Jennie C.

    Came here for brunch one afternoon on a Sunday. Not a long wait at all. 2 stories with very poor ventilation and somewhat dimly lit. We got the corner on the 2nd floor which had interest seating. I think they were trying to be creative or vintage with the broken in class-room seating and low table, but functionally and practically, it didn't make any sense. Food was good and I would come back if someone suggested it or we happened to be in Queen Anne. Not pricey but not cheap either. It's that annoying mid-range price that could compel you to come with enough prodding but never your #1 choice. Can't complain about the food though. Stick with the breakfast menu as that seems to be their strength. Skip the turkey raspberry sandwich. It was weird tasting and though I normally like brie, i did not like it at all in this sandwich. It comes with chips but the chips are just like your typical ruffles. Save your 8.95 and get the cowboy casserole!

    (3)

  • Lori M.

    Get the Korexican tacos very flavorful!!!

    (4)

  • Kelley T.

    Great spot! Good coffee, great breakfast. They even have some fun morning cocktails to start your day feeling good. It can get pretty busy on the weekends and not much waiting room but worth it! The interior is also beautiful! A great addition to Lower Queen Anne.

    (4)

  • Vicki L.

    I stay right at the hotel right across the street from Citizen every time I am in town for business and I am always so happy to get up and wander over in the morning to get a delicious coffee and oatmeal from them before I start my day. Their coffee is great and all the pastries and oatmeal I have ever had are super fresh and yummy. Sadly I have never got to try their happy hour which I read great things about. I have also had a seasonal salad there once that was really good too. Nice people and such a cool, local place.

    (4)

  • Philip L.

    Was just here for breakfast. Had the breakfast tacos with spicy pork and an Americano. Nothing too special, but it seemed really popular and has a nice vibe to it. Would give it another shot if friends wanted to check it out.

    (3)

  • Mike B.

    Fantastic b'fast menu at reasonable prices. The Citizen Crepe was delicious!

    (5)

  • Beau M.

    Update: Someone just got a new, shiny liquor license! 5 stars for Bloody Marys!

    (5)

  • Char S.

    Was from out town and I needed a place to hunker down and get some work done on my computer for a few hours. Found this spot on Google maps and decided to give it a try. The food was okay, the prices were okay, but the service was pretty terrible. The waitresses are extremely unfriendly and made customers feel like they were a burden. Would not recommend this place to anyone and will not be returning if I'm ever back in Seattle. The only good thing was the location, the parking spots and the ambiance/decor.

    (2)

  • Emily M.

    Works if you're starving, but don't go out of your way. The ambiance was nice and friendly, but the food was "eh." I ordered the Vietnamese Sandwich (kind of a Bahn Mi vibe) and the Pear/Apple/Caramel Crepe. I scarfed down the sandwich because I was starving, but it was really dry with SO MUCH DAIKON that I had to scrape some of it off-- and the cucumber wasn't sliced, it was cut into a spear laying in the center of the sandwich. Crepe was burnt and flaky, not soft and the fruit was not marinated or dressed. VERY dry. BUT-- the bartender and waitstaff was exceptionally friendly and the prices weren't too shabby. I heard they are better at breakfast and coffee-- maybe I'll give it another go, since it's right next to my hotel, which has no room service. Will report back if the breakfast is better.

    (3)

  • Elizabeth L.

    3.5 stars. Cute cafe tucked away in W. Queen Anne with charming upstairs, attic-loft style with vintage theatre seats. Well-constructed, tasty sandwiches - the grilled chicken pesto is made with spinach, havarti, fresh & sun dried tomato & pepper mayo, served on como bread. Turkey is dressed with tomato, caramelized onions, avocado, raspberry jam, brie cheese, & pepper mayo. Will return to try the Citizen (house roasted pork with caramelized onions, house seasoned aioli, pickled jalapeños & cilantro, served on toasted baguette). Would not recommend the huevos rancheros - underwhelmingly bland. Affogato is delicious for an afternoon treat.

    (3)

  • Sarang B.

    Excellent latte, really friendly service, all of the alcoholic drinks look good and I want to go back to try them!

    (4)

  • Ashleigh L.

    Good portion size, fresh ingredients and quick service! Highly recommend the Nutella mocha to start your morning.

    (4)

  • Brian G.

    In town from Chicago this restaurant was conveniently located near our hotel. We sampled a variety of menu items including both sweet and savory crepes as well as a couple of breakfast sandwiches. The food was so good we came back for a second breakfast the following morning! Highly recommend this place!

    (4)

  • Seth S.

    Been going here for years for their crepes and coffee which for the most part are always great. As in all restaurants they can be inconsistent however that is part of the territory. All in all, well worth the trip.

    (3)

  • M J.

    Absolutely fantastic experience. Suzana our server was amazing. Breakfast tacos that are reasonably priced and delicious.

    (5)

  • Razel M.

    Loved the interior. It gave me a cozy, rustic feel even though they were playing a lot of Sunlounger and other ambient/trance kind of music. They had strung up some white Christmas lights with silvery leaf things, I am going to try to do that with my room. One wall upstairs was papered with book pages. A little sacrilegious for a book lover like me, but if I had a ruined book, this would be an interesting way of recycling it. They also had some theater seats complete numbering that they had attached tables to. So cute. The bathroom (only one for everyone but it's not a big place) had a giant map of Seattle on the wall. I may have spent more time in there than absolutely necessary, just studying the thing. The cider was damn good. Nutella coffee was reportedly yummy as well, even though the nutella part was not entirely evident. Had the pear crepe and it was, unfortunately, not the best in my life, although it was still pretty good. There was a healthy amount of fruit, but the crepe itself was a bit too thin and flimsy. And I think something I ingested here may have upset my stomach badly a little later on. But I'm willing to give it another try. Oh, and there is a small parking lot with 2 spaces. No one parked there the whole time I was there... I didn't either, because I found street parking before I realized there was a lot at all. It's downtown Seattle, I always expect to have to park on the street.

    (4)

  • Lara C.

    I went with a child and a baby and was juggling tons of stuff! the staff was super amazing and great and helpful to all of us, except for one person who put a damper on the whole experience. The child wanted to put money in the tip jar but he couldn't reach it and I couldn't pick him up (because I was holding s baby) so I picked it up so he could give them a tip and the lady behind the counter flipped out about me picking up the jar. I understand that it's money and someone could steal it. I don't understand how it was obvious that I'm holding a baby and trying to help a 4 year old and I'm giving them more money in a tip jar why she would be so mean about it (the situation was so obvious!). When I worked at similar places we would keep an eye on it and act as necessary should anything happened. I'm disappointed that she would treat me or any customer this way.

    (3)

  • Sara M.

    We ended up at Citizen because many reviewers rave about the coffee here. My husband chose this spot and I decided to trust him. This particular morning we were hung over from too much Seattle fun and needed some serious coffee and good eats. We were able to pick our table and went for a cute spot upstairs. The ambience is defiantly hipster but not overkill. Our waitress was not overly friendly, she seemed to have a very misunderstood vibe. I have had worse service so no big deal. I had a soy latte and it was one of the best I have ever had. I would defiantly go back for the coffee. Our food was pretty good. We both ended up ordering a scramble served with black beans and potatoes. I wish my husband was not such a copy cat so we could of tried something else on the menu, but what can I do. The crepes looked very good but I have a hard time going in that direction for breakfast. I would return the next time we are in the area, but there are so many choices in Seattle so it's a toss up.

    (4)

  • Michelle M.

    Growing up in Seattle and being an avid coffee drinker - I have tried almost everything. I can say without a doubt Citizen has - hands down - the BEST coffee in all of the city. Two summers ago I was able to convince them to carry Almond Milk for those of us who are dairy intolerant and not into consuming soy - and it is one of the few places I can get an amazing Almond Milk Mocha - etc. My favorite items on the menu: Yogurt Parfait (made with Greek yogurt and honey drizzled on top - my favorite go-to breakfast!) ANY of the crepes (make sure to add an egg on top!) Go here on a sunny afternoon and enjoy the outdoor seating, or drop by for a happy hour (they do an excellent Moscow Mule!) They have always been a favorite place to curl up with a coffee and laptop on a week-day morning, or hang with friends on a weekend for brunch. Close to the city center for those visiting from out of town.

    (5)

  • T B.

    The most amazing bacon crepe I have ever had! WOW!!! I had 1 everyday of my 3 day trip and I miss them already!

    (5)

  • Jilian R.

    In a word? Comforting. The place is small, but it has an open feeling, warm lighting, and a cozy seating area upstairs that's wallpapered with pages of an old book - it's exactly the kind of place you'd want to spend a rainy Seattle afternoon curled up with a cup of coffee, chatting with an old friend. Which brings me to it's second selling point: the coffee is amazing, the highlight being the Nutella mocha. This combination of coffee, chocolate and hazelnut is probably what God intended when creating coffee. I've tried several crepes, but my true love is the sandwiches. My favorite is the turkey raspberry: turkey, brie, caramelized onions, raspberry jam, tomato and avocado, grilled to golden buttery perfection on como bread and served with chips. At breakfast, they have pint-sized mimosas, if you can convince yourself to forego a Nutella mocha, and at dinner they have a great wine selection. You can also walk in in the mornings and get a coffee to go at the counter. It's a small place, but I've normally gone at slightly off-hours and have always managed to snag a table in the upstairs. The parking lot is small, but I've never had trouble finding parking close by. The perfect place for a date, brunch with a friend, a sunny afternoon coffee break, or grabbing a latte on the way to work.

    (5)

  • Thomas V.

    I love Citizen! It is a bit small, so it can be hard to find space, especially indoors if the weather isn't great. But if it's a nice day, you can't beat their outdoor seating. Also, I drink a lot of mochas, and I think Citizen has the best mocha in Lower Queen Anne--and there is a lot of good competition.

    (4)

  • Madison R.

    This is a great get away from the hustle and bustle around the space needle. I love Citizen's atmosphere. Very casual, cool, loft seating, artsy lighting and outdoor seating. The crêpes are fantastic and the sandwiches are good as well. I get the turkey pesto with tofu. Their breakfast menu is very extensive and I always have trouble deciding. The only downside to this place is that there is no waiting area and it gets very crowded on the weekends. If it is raining and you have to wait for a table you will be awkwardly shoved in the doorway with ten other people or worst case in the window nook on the stairs just going you don't get ran over by a waiter. Their happy hour menu is the best in the area with really cheap food options. They serve light house coffee which can be purchased at the country without waiting for a table.

    (4)

  • Shekinah S.

    I've had my eye on Citizen for awhile now, probably since it opened. A friend suggested it for lunch today on our way to the Urban Craft Uprising. Done and done. I found Citizen to be a charming cafe with delicious food served by friendly staff. We sat at the patio outside so I can't really comment on the interior. Two of my friends started with grapefruit mimosas and enjoyed them (and got a little buzzed). Our orders covered the spectrum of the menu: rhubarb crepe, Vietnamese sandwich, biscuits and gravy, and grilled cheese sandwich. No one left a morsel on their plate so I think it's reasonable to conclude that everyone loved their meal. I had the Vietnamese sandwich with pork (on the server's recommendation). It was one of the cheapest menu items ($5.95, other sandwiches come with chips and cost more) and yet it was literally overflowing with veges and I was full when I finished it. My friend was concerned that the rhubarb crepe would be too sweet, but she said it was perfect (it was served with a mound of whipped cream, BTW). Our server offered to give us four separate bills, which was lovely and accommodating. I'd return to Citizen without hesitation. I don't do crepes but several of the sandwiches sounded tasty and I saw quite a few people leaving with yummy looking coffees. I'd be happy to be a citizen of the State of Good Food in Queen Anne!

    (4)

  • Sharon D.

    We chanced by this family friendly cafe and agreed we would be delighted to return. Service was helpful and quick. Citizen crepe is a top choice with super thin buckwheat crepe adding the right touch to the ham and salad. Korean - Mexican tacos were a delight.

    (4)

  • Jacquelyn T.

    Had a great Monday morning breakfast here on my last morning in Seattle after the long 4th of July weekend. As my son is vegetarian we try to find places with good veggie options. This was a great choice. He gobbled up breakfast tacos and I had the pesto crepe. It was delicious. Arugula, sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, avocado, pesto, white cheddar on a tasty crepe. We ate out on the deck which was pleasant. They also have picnic tables on the sidewalk in front and indoor seating on two levels. Definitely looking forward to a return trip to Citizen.

    (4)

  • Randy P.

    I keep wanting to give this place a chance but they constantly disappoint. :-( I purchased a yogurt parfait for $7.95 and they gave me what consisted of 2.5 tablespoons of yogurt, 2. Tablespoons of granola and some fruit amounting to about 1 cup of contents. At least I gave them another try, but now know they aren't recommended. What a waste of effort.

    (1)

  • Jason T.

    Great brunch place during my visit to Seattle. The breakfast sandwich and crepe was very tasty. Service was a bit slow but worth the wait.

    (4)

  • Michaila M.

    Cozy and wonderful. Good drinks, service and environment. Much more down-home than most Seattle spots, particularly in the area near lake union. Coffee, food, great cocktails and beer selection. Only issue: it says outside (painted on building) that happy hour is until 8. It ends at 7.

    (5)

  • Inna B.

    Omg. So their grilled cheese sandwich is pretty darn awesome... and I want another. I don't know *how* I'll manage to get around to tasting their other delicious sounding crepe, salad, and sandwich options because I enjoyed that one so much. (I think it may have something to do with my tomato addiction.) The only thing I'm not fond of when it comes to the grilled cheese is that it comes with chips on the side. Chips are great, but I'm usually not in the mood for them. It makes me wonder why they chose that. Do others love potato chips a whole lot more than I do?? I have been mostly avoiding coffee since about November, so I'm glad they have some other fabulous options... like mimosas, beer, and wine! Oh, and tea. I haven't had any of their tea or wine or mimosas, but I'm definitely happy with their beer options. Downstairs seems like a great area to be in if you're alone or with a friend, upstairs seems great if you happen to be with a group. They have some tables good for one or two people, but the group option sure is nice. I recently joined the lunch-time celebration a co-workers birthday in that upstairs area, and it worked out great. Even the bill-splitting part of the lunch went smoothly! The school-desk seats are a little nerve-wracking (don't want to make a mess!), but pretty neat. Oh, Citizen. Thank you for being you! Edited to add: The Vietnamese style sandwich is pretty fantastic, too!

    (4)

  • John J.

    This place is not bad. I came here because my sister Joyce J. took me here since it was close to my hotel. I am the far more generous reviewer of the two of us; I'm giving four stars when she only gave three. Of course, my mushroom crepe was superior to hers, so that's maybe that's why I liked it better. The thing that struck me most was the buckwheat used in the crepe. It's not an ordinary crepe. As you can tell from my pictures, Citizen's crepes are darker. Is it the best crepe I ever had? No, but it was a decent breakfast crepe; easy to eat with a knife and fork, and great texture. The decor is creative. On the second floor, many people opted to sit in these airplane seats and open their macbooks to do various things. It's kind of dark, but for a rainy Halloween morning, Citizen put me in a good mood.

    (4)

  • Emma F.

    A small, unassuming cafe near Seattle center that serves some very fine crepes and an amazing french toast. The inside consists of two levels, the kitchen and long bar facing the window are downstairs and the main seating area is upstairs. We had the Ham and Cheese crepe, Citizen side salad and French Toast, here's how they ranked: Ham and Cheese Crepe with Fried egg and creme on the side: The crepe itself was delicious, very tender with crispy edges... perfect. The filling was very well balanced and amazingly light for a ham and cheese crepe. Note: If you are looking for a cheesy crepe you will need to ask for extra cheese as I don't think they had more than an ounce of cheese in it. For my taste it was perfectly balanced and not too fatty. The egg on top was a great addition. Side Salad: Very fresh and not overdressed, what more do you need. French Toast: This was served bread pudding style and was excellent. I am not one for sweets (my husband ordered this) but this was excellent. It is sweet enough without they syrup and the texture is perfect. If you like french toast this is a must! Tea: Very high quality bag tea. Service: Server was great. He took our order quickly, left us in peace after wards, refilled our water when needed and was very nice. Overall this a good place to come have brunch on the weekends. I look forward to trying more of their delicious looking menu items!

    (4)

  • Phil H.

    I had the citizen crepe with the egg on top and it was great! The show stopper for me was the chai latte. I know they are famous for their coffee's, but this chai latte had a spicy cinnamon snap to it that was so delicious that I immediately wanted another, but alas work called . I went early the next morning on the way to the airport. God help me! I live in Denver ......

    (5)

  • Collier C.

    This restaurant was amazing. My buddy and I went here twice in less than 24 hours. It was right next store to our hotel. We stopped by for a shot just as they were closing on Friday night and decided we would have breakfast there the next day. We were not disappointed. The service was amazing and the local patrons were helpful as well. With only one day in Seattle we ask our server and the local patrons what we should do for the day. We crafted a list of the top sights in Seattle and proceed to have a wonderful day visiting a couple of ice cream shops, and taking in the views of Seattle from Gas Works park and Kerry park. We were able to complete 75% of the suggestions from this one chance breakfast. The food was wonderful as well. I was trying to decided if I wanted the French Toast or the Citizen Crepe (recommended by the local patrons). The server asked if I wanted a sweet or a savory meal. Of course, I wanted both, but chose the savory meal on the recommendation of the patrons seated next to us. It was the right choice. But then, unbeknownst to me the server brought out a small taste of the daily French Toast (the sweet) and I decided that I really did want both. I left a nice tip, as the service was excellent. The coffee was excellent as well. To sum this up: 1) Amazing Restaurant 2) Great service 3) Great patrons

    (5)

  • Valerie S.

    So good! Kind of expensive, but so good! I had an AMAZING sandwich: turkey and raspberry, which is exactly what a sandwich should be: Ratatioulle-esque crunchy bread, moist turkey, raspberry, avocado, and other delicious things, and it kept quite well, since I only ate half! Also, great coffee, though it's not really my thing. Good, fast service, lots of bar seating which makes a singleton eater not feel awkward, and tons of workspace for freelancers. Also, turns into a happy hour spot, which is nice, because it means beer and cocktails and other tasty drinkables. Would definitely love to stop in and try their food at other times of the day. I think there's a lot of potential for an amazing foodie relationship between me and Citizen.

    (4)

  • Emma P.

    I had the Nutella crêpe, and it was absolutely delicious. The bananas weren't mushy, there wasn't too much Nutella, and it came with plenty of whipped cream. To top it all off, there wasn't too much food. No need to figure out what to do with leftovers; you won't have any.

    (4)

  • Diego R.

    Went there on a Thursday morning to do some work. I was seated quickly. Server took his time to come over and ask for order. I just ordered a coffee. I wasn't offered a menu. Server brought coffee and never came back. I sat there working on my computer for about 45 minutes. I had an empty cup of coffee and water. Servers just acted as if I had the plague. They just looked at my empty coffee cup and walked away. Even trying to pay my check was horrible. Two of the wait staff were on the checkout register with an issue. Never going back.

    (1)

  • Yumiko K.

    I went to Citizen because: 1. I had a massive craving for crepes. 2. I heard good things about this place. My usual accomplice (bf) and I ordered a pesto crepe with goat cheese and sauteed mushroom one right away because we were in need of food. While we waited for our food, we perused this casual cafe. We loved the super cozy and unassuming coffeehouse-look, prompt and friendly waitstaff, and a lovely selection of food and drinks (I'm definitely going back there for Caramel Pear!). The crepes, for which I believe they use buckwheat batter, were just simply lovely. They were delicately thin, light, and filled with lots of veggies (loved the fresh arugula). However, they were not filling. Well, that's probably because it is wrong to assume you can fill up on crepes after a soccer game. Yes, it might have been an inappropriate food choice (I think I had to rummage through the fridge for more food when I got home...), but we did enjoy the crepes!

    (4)

  • Carol S.

    The crepes were delicious. The turkey club was great. Joan was super sweet and the ambience is wonderful. Highly recommend it

    (5)

  • Stacy H.

    Wowza. Came here on Saturday morning and the food was well worth the wait! The breakfast sandwich was ah-mazing! The delicious flaky biscuit with arugala and tomato really made it! Also got the cheesy rustic potatoes which... yes, tasted about as good as they sound. The boyfriend got a banana nutella crepe which did not disappoint. Loved the chalk paint and book pages wall decor! The only thing to be cautious of is that we came here with a group of 8 and it took about 45 minutes for us to get seated. It's definitely a small place and would be much better for a party of 2-4. I'm making a point of coming back to try more!

    (4)

  • Tricia R.

    We are driving from san diego back home to NYC and live on yelp as we visit cities to explore when we're not working. My boyfriend was in love and licked his citizen salad plate clean! My citizen crepe was unique, I wouldn't get it again but their drip coffee is good. The place is cute, 2 floors, cozy and good work space with free WiFi!!

    (4)

  • Jacqueline V.

    The friendly waitress bumps this place up from three to four stars. We're visiting from California and stopped in about three times before eating here: once husband was being picky, second time they were closing shop. She remembered us when we finally decided to stay for a light dinner. She gave friendly energetic and timely service. He had the biscuits and gravy. VERY good - we'll be back for breakfast before we leave. I had the Vietnamese sandwich. (Bánh mì) which was just OK, mainly due to the combination of dry meat and bread. Otherwise very authentic and tasty - we have Bánh mì about once a week at home, where Vietnamese sandwich shops flourish. Cocktails were fine. Love the building and ambiance.

    (4)

  • Trish C.

    Funky, frothy, and flavorful describes the vibe, coffee, and eats at this hidden gem tucked away between a doggie daycare and some industrial buildings. This place is tiny but packs a punch. Stars include the pulled pork sandwich-melts in your mouth- and the spinach and cheese croissants, where butter was likely not spared in the flaky crust.. Will need to go back to try their evening fare, but if its anything like their sun-up options it should not disappoint. And, yes, the coffees are nothing less than you'd expect in a Seattle coffee shop-smooth and soulful. Yum.

    (4)

  • Omar S.

    A nice casual eatery with generous drinks. We sat outside for a late weekday lunch. Sandwiches were tasty-- the GF returned again a day later, and tried a 3rd sandwich, all worth repeating for these foodies. Drinks were very generous, pint-sized glasses for both the mimosa and the bloody mary, and both were tasty and balanced. Service was fine-- a little offhanded, but that goes with the independent cafe scene-- reasonably prompt, no complaints. The inside dining room looked cute, but we didn't go in. It seemed like a mix of tourists, travelers, and locals. Based on some negative comments here, and on the location (within a block of 2 hotels), I might expect this place to be mediocre but it was very good. Prices slightly on the high side, but so is the quality. Recommended!

    (5)

  • Georgia W.

    I'm addicted. Seriously, can't stop going to Citizen! Even driving all the way from Kirkland for a Saturday late brunch with Mimosas does not seem out of the question! Did someone say Nutella!? Nutella Mocha or Nutella crepe? Either delish choice won't disappoint. The menu is chalk full of goodness ranging from Biscuits and Gravy to the Turkey Raspberry. My GO-TO is the Greek Yogurt Parfait. ( *Trust me, it's not as boring as you think!*) Parking is limited- but who cares. Do an extra lap, it's worth it. Eating here makes me feel like I'm at the right place, at the right time. Service Rox.

    (5)

  • Michael R.

    I have only been here once, but the one time I was here I really enjoyed it. I wished I had tried this place sooner before moving away from Queen Anne. This place has a nice atmosphere and good food. I had the Apple Smoke Bacon Crepe and I was completely satisfied. I'm not sure when, but I'm sure I will go back to try more.

    (4)

  • Ninja M.

    I went here for breakfast with friends. My "side of potatoes" looked like 1 red potato cut up and smothered in thyme. If this was my place, I'd be embarrassed serving a minuscule amount of potatoes that are poorly seasoned. Crepes were OK. Service is mediocre at best.

    (2)

  • Freddy Y.

    The food was great, it took 45 min to get a table. But over great please for a date or small group of friend getting together.

    (3)

  • Julia Z.

    Gooooood! Decoration is unique. It's quiet with good arraigned layout. Dim crystal light on the wall. Crepes are good! My order of avocado turkey sandwich is even better I think. Plus it's cheap. Latte is cute and tastes yummy. Love the ginger carrot soup. Not sure if its just for that day or it'll be on menu. It's gooood! Really love the warm ginger flavor combined with my favorite carrots in the rainy Seattle. And it will be a place that I would love to hang out with my girls for a whole afternoon prolly.

    (5)

  • William Y.

    Nice environment. The food was decent.

    (4)

  • Megan M.

    Simply amazing.

    (5)

  • Emma N.

    Nice outdoor dog-friendly patio. I ordered the Citizen Sandwich and it was very good! I would like to try a crepe next time :)

    (4)

  • Curtis A.

    Decided to have lunch on a Saturday afternoon after a long day at Seattle's Urban Craft Uprising, which was weak. I was hungry, but wanted something that wasn't too heavy, yet satisfying. Citizen had a chill atmosphere with optional outdoor seating. For how busy it looked, we got seated quickly. We got our water, order, and meal fairly quick. Excellent service. We ordered the popular Citizen crepe (rich flavored taste) and the Vietnamese Style sandwich (fresh taste). Both really good and satisfying. Only down side I thought was that the seating arrangement are really close together. Can't really have a personal conversation without the other table hearing you.

    (4)

  • Brian S.

    the sign on the side of the building says happy hour goes until 8pm. however it is actually 7pm. very dishonest in favor of the restuarant and the false advertising is probably very lucrative to them. also i ordered apple bacon crepe which os described as having real maple syrup. it was not. it was the fake aunt jemima stuff. a crepe place with fake syrup. fake sums up this restuarant.

    (1)

  • Shina R.

    This was my second time visiting Citizen. Great food and great service! They have a special ginger mocha latte right now that was so good! Also the crepes are amazing. We loved the Citizen crepe and the Crepe Madam. My husband and I both had a fried egg on top and it was plenty of food. The staff was very friendly and helpful as well. Also we loved the cozy ambience. Sit upstairs if you can. Great place to visit in Seattle.

    (5)

  • Kate T.

    A must-visit brunching spot best on warm Summer mornings. If you check-in on FourSquare during the week, you can get $1 off your coffee order. Fabulous!

    (4)

  • Ashley A.

    I am never disappointed when I get a simple cup of coffee to go or have a leisurely sit-down brunch with friends. If you are able to get the french toast on the weekend I'd highly recommend it! I think the decor, pricing and portions are right on! My only complaint is they are so busy, it's sometimes hard to get a table :)

    (5)

  • Phuong V.

    Breakfast served all day and lattes that easily meet Seattlelites' standards for coffee.

    (5)

  • Denise S.

    I was brought here by locals and am so glad we ate here! We were looking for somewhere to eat dinner before the ballet and not knowing better, I would've probably wandered to somewhere on Mercer St. or one of the Asian restaurants nearby. But Citizen was perfect! It's in what used to be an old gas station. The atmosphere is laid-back and relaxed. We sat at a picnic table on the patio and enjoyed the sunshine (everyone told me it was so grey/rainy in Seattle, so I was pleasantly surprised). Our waitress was cool, personable, and had distractingly cool tattoos all along her arms. She was very, very apologetic when they ran out of the mushroom crepe I wanted. The menu is simple (sandwiches, crepes, and some solid side salads) and had a good variety of meat/veggie options. I had the pesto crepe. The crepe itself was light, fluffy, and fresh. It was filled with goat cheese, pine nuts, sundried tomatoes, spinach, and avocado with pesto and creme fraiche on top. Heavenly. I got a side order of roasted potatoes. These unfortunately were way too salty and overseasoned for my taste. My friends side salads looked way better. The Citizen salad has homemade croutons! Although they have sweet crepe options, if your main course was a crepe you kind of want something different. Enter gelato from Bottega Italiana -- the perfect way to end your meal. They have vanilla and chocolate always, plus seasonal flavours (on this visit, mango). I had vanilla with chocolate ganache on top. Soooo good. The gelato is not too creamy, but light and delicately flavoured. The waitress was accommodating of my friends ordering "off label", e.g. mixing flavours or mixing caramel sauce + affogato (espresso poured on top). We split the bill 4 ways and the bill came to $16 pp incl. tax and tip (although we didn't order any alcohol, but they do have a decent selection of wines/beers). Great Seattle discovery. I've added it to my list of places to return to next time I'm in town.

    (4)

  • Marilyn V.

    I've been here a few times, because the bf loves this place. This place appears to double as a coffee shop downstairs and a restaurant setting with tables upstairs. The few times that I've been here, I thought it was a restaurant. Service is also okay, they're not overly attentive, but come around when you need them to. Their menu seems to be mostly crepes with a few sandwiches. The crepes I've had were good, but nothing phenomenal. Their coffee is also okay with a small menu, short and to the point. A cute place to come if you want an intimate setting for a daytime outing or date. They also have outdoor seating on nice days.

    (3)

  • Lola M.

    All in all, I've got mostly great things to say about Citizen: -yummy crepes -iced toddy -quirky decor and vibe -nice nook upstairs I do have to say that the customer service is not always that amazing. I've been here several times and did have an incident where the waitress actually irritated me with her poor attitude.. Ambivalence seems to be the general theme, at times. Overall, customer service is the one thing Citizen could really work on. I will continue coming here because the food is excellent and well-priced, but a friendly and interested waitress would make this review a 5..

    (4)

  • Chris T.

    This little restaurant/cafe off Mercer Street is absolutely packed with personality and great atmosphere! The wooden interior guarantees coziness and on warm, sunny days, the big windows on the ground floor are thrown open (and there's also outdoor seating at picnic tables!). This place feels like a house/loft converted into a restaurant (which it probably is) and I say that in the best way possible! The sandwiches are FANTASTIC, served with a handful of chips. Whether your sandwich comes on a baguette or on grilled slices of como bread, it's toasted to perfection; the only qualm that I have is that all of this tastiness seems to be derived from generous helpings of fatty things like mayo, cheese, and probably butter. But, hey, if you're going to be in a cozy wooden cafe, you might as well eat cafe comfort food! Crepes are good, too, but at the same price as the sandwiches (around $8 each), I'd much rather fill up on the latter! They have a nice selection of coffee drinks (which I've never tried) and their mimosas are delicious! Made with orange, grapefruit, or cranberry juice and served in a big glass, filled right to the top! Four stars instead of five because: -the flavor of the food seems to come more from grease/fat than from quality ingredients -the presentation of the food is underwhelming--I'm usually not one to harp on presentation but something here is just off. My sandwich always looks like it's so lonely sitting on the dinner plate, which makes me slightly less excited to chow down on it than I should be. -Much of the upstairs seating consists of old schoolroom chairs and movie-theater chairs (the old school kind, not the Lincoln Square kind!), which can make your dining experience much more uncomfortable than it should be.

    (4)

  • Jenny R.

    My breakfast was pretty good. The atmosphere of the cafe is awesome! The staff are all friendly and awesome. My friend's food all looked delicious and they all said they loved it. Prices are good. Location is great. My eggs and bacon were a little lackluster but it tasted good enough!

    (4)

  • Caliope S.

    One of my biggest pet peeves (I honestly can't think of any others besides being totally ignored by waitstaff) is when you are told upon arrival that the kitchen is closed-- even though you just checked the website before leaving home and saw that the kitchen is supposed to be open for another two hours! This is exactly what just happened to me, and it seemed evident that the employees were trying to skip out early on a Saturday night. I didn't see the owner there, and there was no sign on the door indicating this was scheduled, so that is why I jump to this conclusion-- it just didn't seem pre-planned or approved. Ordinarily, I would give this place 3 stars. The food is excellent, the coffee is pretty good, and I can generally dig the vibe: it's good for both studying and socializing. However, the service is atrocious and that's the one factor that keeps me away from this place which is just a couple blocks from my house and the easiest cafe to walk to get my work done. I tend to go out of my way just to avoid the service, and tonight has scarred me for a while. :-/

    (1)

  • Julian H.

    Breakfast taco and lattes awesome.

    (5)

  • Trip C.

    Ah, Citizen. The gathering place for newbie hipsters, hip grandmothers, runners just off a race (sometimes in really interesting outfits), and everyone in between. I don't recall how Citizen came on my radar, but we've ended up there for brunch several times now. Initially, we were off-put by the one upstairs server (always the same chick, a very young version of crotchety Carla from Cheers) as was never willing to seat us unless all parties in our group were present and accounted for. I understand the principle, but when someone is just outside (not even 30 yards away) parking the car, you'd think that would be okay. Nope, unless all bodies are physically present, both feet in the door, you will NOT get seated. At least, not by the server. The downstairs woman/helper is much more friendly, willing to take you at your word that the third person in your party is indeed, parking the car (see her right outside, right there?) and will seat you immediately, knowing that your third person will be there, butt in chair, within 60 seconds. If Citizen is busy (it always is in the morning, especially on weekends), walk inside and write your name and the number in your party on the chalkboard directly to your left. And for God's sake people, if you decide to go elsewhere because you don't want to wait, DO NOT clean your name off the chalkboard using spit and your finger!!! I watched that happen once and it almost completely put me off my impending meal. Nasty. Who does that?!? After your name is on the board, don't be an asshat and signal the server. Just wait as she'll get to you as soon as there is a table clear. We prefer sitting upstairs, but take your pick. While you wait, grab a coffee and enjoy it on the stairs - just keep your limbs out of the way of everyone going up and down the stairs. It shouldn't be long (they will let you know the wait time when they look at the chalkboard) and once seated, you'll come to appreciate the Carla-crotchety server for who she is - a female Napoleon making her wild grab at power (muahahahaha). How cute! Coffee in-hand, you can now sit back and relax in the homey, white-Christmas-lit atmosphere upstairs - kind of like the great room (but smaller) of a mountain lodge. Oh wait, don;t relax yet, you need to give the server your order. And she knows that you've been waiting, so if you want to help her out at all you will have already looked at the menu and decided what you want. Otherwise, you're just wasting her time. Once you've ordered, THEN you can relax. What to order? The Breakfast Sandwich (homemade savory biscuit with an egg, white cheddar cheese, arugula, tomato, creme fraiche & your choice of ham, bacon, turkey or a veggie patty) is outstanding and endlessly customizable. Good biscuit, too. The Biscuits and Gravy (Country style sausage gravy served over biscuits & topped with two fried egg) are pretty good it you're hungry. The BBQ Pulled Pork (Smothered in homemade BBQ sauce, caramelized onions & crème fraiche. Served on a warm baguette with chips) is good, but a little one-dimensional. If it had a nice layer of homemade coleslaw on it to take away from the miles and miles of pulled pork, it would be stellar. The B.L.A.T. (Bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato & pepper mayo. Drizzled with balsamic dressing & grilled on como bread. Served with chips) is also quite good. With the sandwiches, the chips are a non-entity, so order a side salad instead. Highly recommended, just know in advance what you're in for! And remember that a smile goes a loooooooong way with your server. If nothing else, it makes her wonder what you're grinning about.

    (4)

  • Becca N.

    I ate here this past June during my first week in Seattle. I really enjoyed the food and the guy who waited on me was very kind. I ordered a coffee and the huevos rancheros. I staked out a spot near the counter in a corner and stayed there for around 2.5 hours. Nobody made me feel like I had to leave or was taking up space (the place wasn't crowded anyways as it was 11am on a Thursday), which I really appreciate. The huevos were delicious and my coffee cup was always full! Thanks for the good food and my idea of great service!

    (5)

  • Dre G.

    The best independent coffee shop in Seattle! I might also add that their food menu is awesome! I especially love the cozy atmosphere and friendly service! You cant go wrong with ordering anything from their menu.

    (5)

  • Herr S.

    Seems like a cool little place, and I have every reason to believe the food is good. But that's no excuse for treating people like shit. I mean, this is supposed to be Seattle! People are supposed to be nice! Walked in with, gasp, a laptop (the sign says: Citizen Coffee and Restaurant and offers free WiFi....) and when I asked for a table was told to sit at a bar by the window. With no backrest, no thanks. Went upstairs and was told "choose a small table." Um, as opposed to sprawling across a four-top? Unlike certain staff at this place, I'm not that rude. I order a coffee to get started, planning to ease into a burger after I finish some emails. When she brings the coffee she asks if I'm ready to order. No thanks, in a bit. She replies: "This isn't an office, you know." Wow. Didn't realize it was a crime to bring a laptop to a frickin' coffee shop in Seattle. I can leave, if you'd prefer, I offer. She just glares. Fine - I'm out. So: if you're looking just for a bite and don't mind the cold shoulder, by all means. If you want to hang out and have a pleasant experience... try someplace where people are actually decent human beings.

    (1)

  • Carol R.

    Awesome breakfast for hungry people. We had the basics: eggs, potatoes, croissant, coffee, tea. Nice presentation, sweet space, lovely service, good prices.

    (5)

  • David S.

    While vacationing in Seattle, we visited The Citizen and had a great experience. The staff were more than friendly and attentive. After our server came out and brought us our drinks, another very nice lady came out and made recommendations since this was our first visit there and she was spot on recommending the french toast prepared in an bread pudding style with pears on top. Freakin GREAT!! Take a look at the pics we uploaded and you'll see. Worth it!!

    (5)

  • Izzy C.

    Two days out if three breakfast I came to Seattle for a conference, citizen was a great choice, walking distance to the Seattle center. All the crepes and delicious and the place is cozy. Thank you, citizen!

    (5)

  • Dany M.

    We absolutely loved the drinks here! From coffee to alcohol, we couldn't have fallen deeper in love with the amazing combinations of flavor and service! Please check this place out if you want a cozy, affordable place to enjoy a drink amongst friends!

    (5)

  • Mish M.

    Definitely dig this place! The coffee was fantastic - I had both the drip coffee and a latte - and kudos to them for offering breakfast all day long. Their coffee is roasted right there in Seattle. The building is definitely on the smaller side, so be prepared to wait during high-demand eating times. Their prices were beyond reasonable - cheaper than IHOP for better food. I ordered the french toast, which is served bread pudding-style, My cousin raved about it, saying they often run out during the weekends, so I was expecting some orgasmic foodie experience. It wasn't the flavor explosion I was expecting, but was good. I had several bites of the hubby's southwest breakfast bake, and I wish I'd ordered that - yummmmmmy. I'm definitely going back to try the breakfast sandwich - by the looks of that, it will definitely be my orgasmic foodie experience!

    (4)

  • Caylee B.

    I love $6 pint size mimosas. Crepes! Cold brew! Great neighborhood spot. I get sunburnt every time.

    (5)

  • Kathleen M.

    Mimosa Pints for $5.50!!! A.pint.of.mimosas.for.$5.50!!! Citizen is so cute, cozy, and the food is so, so, so good! All their crepes hit the spot and the menu is always changing, which is nice to see. Their homemade soups are to die for. If you happen to be there on a day they are serving the split pea, then make sure to order a vat of it b/c it is so good! They have a decent sandwich selection that I have yet to try b/c the savory crepes always catch my eye. I am not a coffee drinker, but I had a decaf Americano and I could even tell that it was off the hook. Seating is limited in the loft area with wood beams, large windows, and brick walls. Citizen is sunny, cheery and filled with people sharing good company and conversation. A fabulous Lower Queen Anne hang out.

    (5)

  • Michelle S.

    Went there this morning &came all the way from Tacoma just to experience weekend brunch! I'm Creole (part French) and I'm in love with crepes so I must say my expectations were high based on the reviews I've read. I had no problems with the customer service. She was really nice even though it looked like she was the main one taking care of everybody. I can't say I'm crazy about the french toast I ordered even though it seemed to be highly praised on here. It was a different take on the norm for sure so for creativity alone it was pretty cool :) I also ordered the citizen crepe to go &its super yum. Hot chocolate was kind of meh. Otherwise it's a pretty cute place. Also didn't notice the cloying smell I had read about but then again it was a beautiful sunny spring morning and the windows were open!

    (4)

  • Dan L.

    Good wine (by the bottle or glass) and good food in a chill spot. Head upstairs if you want to sit and eat... the perfect quite place to catch up with friends over a glass of wine and a pulled pork citizen sandy or some crepes. Prices are very reasonable. There is a lot but it only fits 3 or 4 cars, but street parking generally isn't too tough in this location. We will visit again. Really good precursor to a Key Arena/Seattle center event.

    (4)

  • Elliott A.

    Try the citizen crepe - avocado, caramelized onions, roasted asparagus, apple smoked bacon, spinach & goat cheese. I'm not usually a savory crepe kinda person but this was real NICE. Combined with bottomless drip and a unique/homey layout/decor, this is a solid Saturday/Sunday morning pick. DO IT!

    (4)

  • Clay H.

    This place is simply great. It is small, and not much to look at, but the service and food were fantastic. We walked to Citizen from the Sheraton Four Corners, my wife and two boys ( 10 and 12) . From the seating to the coffee to the meal, we all loved it. I rarely give 5 stars, but this place deserves it.

    (5)

  • Jay C.

    I loved this space. The people that work there are super friendly and attentive. The food that I've tried was great. The coffee was fab. The music was good. Free wifi. The owner (I think) was making sure everyone was happy. We all were. It is small, but there's a nice loft area to sit in, and counter space downstairs, as well as outdoor seating, now that it's getting warmer. Also, a great thing, they have huge opening windows... great for summer. It's in shade in the morning, so if you're looking for a sunny perch to work on, wait until afternoon.

    (5)

  • Cate B.

    Citizen is a delicious place for lunch, breakfast, or dinner. The service is pretty friendly, though generally on the slower side for such a casual place. The food is good and I've enjoyed food from all sections of the menu - breakfast, sandwiches, savory crepes, and sweet crepes. I discovered them through their LivingSocial deal, and will certainly be back! I highly recommend their outdoor seating on hot days.

    (4)

  • Peter D.

    I am happy to announce that for once I get to add a star! I went back and tried the crepes again and while still not a fan of buckwheat batter it was much better this time. I also had a pork mojo sandwhich and the gf had the french toast which was really bread pudding and it was delicious. Had the march special crepe with blue berries and lemon custard and it was very good. I am pleased to say its an improvement. The server totally forgot our silverware after dropping off our food so I had to go get it and that is a huge nono. But the sun was shining and I feel forgiving because over all while service was not as good as my previous visit, the food was. Cheers.

    (4)

  • Amanda Y.

    I bought the living social for this gem and man, will I keep going back after I've used my punch card! The food is AWESOME! I love the breakfast sandwich (with bacon), the cowboy omelet (currently my obsession), the pesto crepe (with goat cheese:) ), and my friend and I always split the nutella crepe for desert! Their coffee is delish (I always get drip, but I took a friend and she said their Latte was to die for) and service is always great:) Sometimes slower, but only when it's super busy, so it's understandable. And their food is worth the wait! In the summer or warmer days in spring it's nice to sit outside...I brought my sister and brother in law from out of town and now they always request we go to citizen for brunch when they are here!

    (5)

  • Cathy S.

    We arrived here on a Saturday morning for brunch. It was a really nice day and the light that came through the big windows was really great. We were seated up stairs and while it was crowded, we didn't feel very crowded up in the loft. We ordered our coffee and meals fairly quickly (the french toast was amazing) and the food seriously took almost 30 minutes to arrive at our table. While the food here is definitely worth 4 stars, the service was only worth a 3 because of the long wait time we endured. I'd probably come back here, but not for breakfast or when I'm really hungry. The lunch/dinner menu did look very appealing, so maybe we'll give them another try.

    (3)

  • Jane B.

    Hooray! A hip, affordable, yummy place to pop in and grab a bite to eat with friends. I love this place! I had the citizen salad with grilled chicken, it was huge, fresh and really good (not swimming in dressing) $5.95. I have also had the pulled bbq pork sandwich, it flavorful, filling and reasonably priced $7.95. The food here is not fancy but it's good. We've never had to wait long for a table and the service has always been great! This is a great place to meet up with friends. The coffee is good and the beer selection is pretty decent. My only small little complaint, which someone mentioned below is the smell that your clothing absorbs...it's not really a huge deal but I did leave smelling like food/grease. But hey! It's a small little place and it comes with the territory. We loved it and will be back soon!

    (4)

  • Jen P.

    If I could have eaten the fragrance in that place, it would have been delicious. I just popped in for a coffee, but really wished I had an empty stomach to fill! I was drawn in by the awesome signage outside and the good things I'd read on Yelp. Inside, it's a cool combo of rustic and urban metalwork. The downstairs was teeny-tiny, but I didn't make it upstairs to check out that space. My cappuccinos to-go were soooo good. I'll have to remember this next time I'm in QA and pick up some of that heaven-scented grub.

    (5)

  • Katie A.

    Who likes wine and coffee... and pulled pork sandwiches? Exposed brick and good music? What about crepes and a badass bathroom... and an outdoor space with ample seating? If you don't like all of these things, than I don't want to know you. If you do, then, my friend, let's go to Citizen! Lots of great wine (glasses and bottles are reasonable) and delicious menu items like sweet and savory crepes, salads, and sandwiches. Friendly service, reasonably priced... and if chances are, if you're in midday, it might just smell like bacon in here. I know... just the added bonus. Do yourself a favor and get thee to what just happens to be the coolest new spot in Lower QA. You can thank me later... and buy me stuff when I show up at Citizen. PS- I like red wine. And all things bacon.

    (5)

  • Gary Y.

    I went to Citizen yesterday in the late afternoon and really enjoyed the outdoor seating in the sunshine while sipping sangria and eating crepes. They have both a white and red sangria (I am not sure I've ever tried a white before), as well as a peach bellini, and a selection of wines and beers (and coffee for earlier in day). I had a sweet crepe (strawberry-rhubarb) with whipped cream that was quite tasty. My friends had savory crepes, which they liked. I'd like to go back sometime earlier in the day and try their coffee and a savory crepe myself.

    (4)

  • Annette T.

    I thought citizen coffee looked really promising. I live in the neighborhood and watched as they painted and moved in. I saw the menu with yummy casual food and I was excited to try it out. The atmosphere is fun, but the food AND coffee on my first visit was completely disappointing. We stopped in on a Sunday. I love lighthouse beans--but the shot was pulled terribly. It was so incredibly bitter, I couldn't finish it and with so many great espresso spots on lower queen anne (Vita a block away, Zingaro etc)--you'd think they'd train the baristas well so they can compete. My boyfriend and I both had the Vietnamese sandwiches and the bread was rock hard. He didn't finish his--and didn't want to go back. I thought maybe it was just a rough first visit--so i gave them another try--I had the sandwich again on a weekday. The bread was fresh this time and sandwich was super tasty. I thought--I won't get coffee here but it's proven to be a yummy place for quick sandwiches! hooray. Until I went in today and ordered a sandwich, left a big tip and 25 minutes later with a fairly empty business (2 other customers--and that's one employee to each customer)--they still hadn't even *started* to make it. I want to like the place, and it looks really fun, but it's terrible. It's like wanting to like the cool guy in school when you're a kid. He's mean --and eventually you realize he just looks cool but he's actually kind of a jerk.

    (1)

  • Jordan U.

    Visted this little Creperie about 2 weeks with my boyfriend after getting lost trying to find it but it was worth it! I ordered the Feb special crepe, had chicken, spinach and other yummy things while my guy ordered the Turkey sandwich, the cranberry was so good! We also shared the Nutella crepe(always my favorite no matter where I go), big enough to share and really good. My crepe was big but I was hungry and finished it. Coffee was ok, and its a cute little place.

    (4)

  • Laura B.

    I'd been meaning to check this place out since I heard it was open and finally dropped by for dinner. It was a Tuesday night and they were understaffed but handling it pretty well. The staff was super friendly so I didn't mind a little wait. They seem to be ironing out some kinks but my overall impressions were good. It's maybe a 3 1/2 stars but since they're new and versatile (nice dinner spot and a nice coffee shop) I'll round up. I had the September special crepe and a chai latte. Overall it was tasty. I loved the filling flavor combination (bacon, goat cheese, asparagus,...) but the crepe itself was not the best I've had. The chai was standard Morning Glory which is not my favorite but is always drinkable. I sat on the patio, joining a couple of lovely ladies at one of the picnic tables. Everyone was really welcoming and it seems like a real neighborhood place. The space is really cool and in my opinion the most well-executed aspect of the place. I love the exposed brick interior, the sweet patio and the theater seats in the loft. The loft has a nice coffee shop feel and I definitely plan on doing a big of studying/working here soon.

    (4)

  • Michael Y.

    Good neighborhood spot. Don't expect it to be fast. They were open on Thanksgiving, and we had the incredible breakfast sandwiches - which we have decided are the best we have found in Seattle. They are open early and stay open late. They recently remodeled, so it is a bit less confusing as you enter.

    (4)

  • Valerie L.

    I've gone to Citizen twice now and it's hard to isolate the living social deal, and whether the café is worth going back to for its overall value. I like the location in a quaint community of lower Queen Anne, where parking is plenty and there's even a small lot which is convenient. The food is okay. I've had the Citizen crepe today which I liked everything except for the texture of the crepe itself. I feel it should be a bit crispier and not so mushy. My comparison is to Crepevine in San Francisco, so I may have higher expectations. As for atmosphere, the café is a bit small and with tons of patrons using the voucher, so it makes waiting for a table is a bit crazy because everyone who has these things are there with me included. Stand clear of the wait staff and away from the door. Try to seat yourself if you can, otherwise you'll just be there waiting and looking silly. I think the owner is a bit stressed and tired of folks using the living social deal, so she's one reason that detracts from wanting to go back, but I suppose I can understand that she's practically feeding everyone for free with this insane deal of six meals for yourself and another, plus a bottle of wine with each meal or you can substitute it for coffee or mimosas. Anywho without the voucher crepes are ~$10 and $1.50 for a side salad which is more than reasonable. The detractor is time. If you don't mind waiting for a table, drinks, food, and check, then it's worth it.

    (3)

  • Stacy T.

    I really do enjoy this place! This was our second trip using our Living Social deal. I got the August Special Savory Crepe (polish keilbasa, caramelized onions, gruyere (?) cheese, topped with creme fraiche) along with a side salad. It was delicious. I think the crepe was made with whole wheat flour, which I quite enjoyed. My boyfriend had the cheesesteak. While there could've been a bit more meat, the cheeses, peppers, and caramelized onions made it worth it! We shared a bottle of red wine, which had a bite at first but definitely grew on us. Just a note on our first visit, I had the BBQ pulled pork sandwich and my boyfriend had the Cowboy Casserole - and as you can read from the other reviews, it was sooo good! I think next time I'll be torn between the biscuits and gravy or the french toast! Good thing we've got 4 more visits over the next 4 months!

    (4)

  • Kris L.

    $5 wine? Check! Ridiculously delicious crepes? Check! Free wi-fi? Check! Citizen has all things dear to me. At first I thought it was another coffee shop, it is WAY more than that. Although it still has the 'pull out your laptop and stay awhile' coffee shop feeling to it, Citizen also has table service and a delicious menu. The service was very friendly and the vibe there was great. I had the sauteed mushroom crepe, which was delicious - the only downside was that the creme fraiche on top was unexpectedly hot/spicy. If you're like me and can't handle the spice, get the creme fraiche on the side.

    (4)

  • Harry W.

    We got the Living Social deal a few months ago for Citizen in the Queen Ann district of Seattle. It is truly a wonderful place to eat Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner. Today I got the Black Forest Ham Crepe with their pint-sized Mimosa. It was a delicious combination. My daughter got their Nutella Crepe with a strawberry italian soda. My 4-year old son got the sweet December special crepe (Cream Crepe, I think). Then my wife got the savory December special crepe with a mimosa. We sat upstairs and it was busy weekday with lots of customers. Great place and service was good too.

    (5)

  • Amadeo D.

    The atmosphere, and service were easily 5 stars. Food was very reasonably priced. Unfortunately we left feeling underwhelmed about the food. Personable, casual, down to earth, independent coffee house vibe. Wine list looked good. Coffee was OK, but not stellar. In my opinion, the menu was a bit ambitious for a cafe. I ordered the savory crepe special of the month (polish kielbasa, caramelized onions, gruyere, topped with arugula, red onion and creme fraishe) I enjoyed it, but it did not blow me away as I imagined those ingredients should have. My girlfriend had the grilled cheese, which looked very tasty, but accidentally contained paper wrapper from the cheese. The service was exceptionally friendly and attentive. Our waitress brought a 'consolation cookie' because we found paper in our food, but the cookie was alas, not that good, either. If I lived in the neighborhood, I'd definitely give it another shot, but since we're just visiting, I fear we may never be able to give them a second chance they deserve.

    (3)

  • Indie S.

    I'm writing this review at the risk that Citizen will get too crowded. Then they'll open too many of them and it will get commercial. Right now there's only one of them, and it sits next to a car repair place with all the texture of a building that's been around long enough to be authentic. Rough paint, concrete floors and an upstairs attic-type room create a cozy atmosphere. I've found my winter get-away from the home office. First time I went there, sat near the open window sipping a glass of Proseco. Not much to look at but traffic, but chatted with the wait staff and owner who were super nice. Second time, met with some friends for a meeting upstairs. Had one of the Vietnamese sandwiches with pork loin -- very flavorful with a mustard-type sauce. Oh, and the coffee is good too -- not the typical muddy brew of most coffee shops in Seattle. I'm going for a crepe next time. So check it out, but don't come by too often. I want to make sure I can always find a soothing corner on a rainy afternoon.

    (5)

  • Kim O.

    My boyfriend and I tried Citizen last night and it was awesome. Wine for $4.50 a glass (and super cheap bottles), Crepes galore and other random yummy fare. I got the strawberry, ricotta cheese and honey crepes with an egg and he got the pulled pork sandwich. The service wasn't bad, and it was a little hot upstairs but we had an awesome time. We will definitely go back!

    (5)

  • chris t.

    Saw some of the review for this place and had to check it out. And I will be returning until I have the entire menu. The place has a great seattle cafe feel with cozy seating upstairs and a little lounge corner complete with old orange movie chairs. Tried the September special (bacon, goat cheese, asparagus, avocado and creme freche) and the lemon curd with strawberry and both were amazing. The wine was good, and given it was the first fall rain, a few cups of hot cocoa did not disappoint. The waitress said the non-crepe eats are also very good with an emphasis put on the pulled pork. I think I will have to try that next.

    (5)

  • Marisa B.

    This is definitely a coffee and wine spot with the awesome bonus of a food menu thrown in, not the other way around. The drinks are the emphasis, but the few food options they have they do exceptionally. Had the morning glory chai and was excited how mellow and lacking in sugar it was. I've also had the cappuccino which stood up to most others I've had in Seattle so far. As for the crepes, try their special cause it always lives up to it's name! The only thing I'd like to see is an awning or something over the outdoor seating so that on just drizzly days it would still be usable by a few brave souls who don't fear getting splashed. Definitely a repeat visitor to this little gem.

    (4)

  • Lindsay R.

    We were looking for a quick bite to eat before we took off back to L.A. We were staying at the Comfort Suites around the corner. We ended up here, and I'm so glad we did!! The staff were so nice! The strawberry, brie, and honey crepes were EXCELLENT! The coffee was great too. Not that I was looking forward to leaving, but this last jaunt definitely begged me to stay. I'm glad it was my last stop in Seattle. Seemed like they had wireless service as well, and not that it's of any particular significance, but the bathroom was very cool!! Well done Citizen.

    (5)

  • Emily C.

    I was just thinking I wished there were more coffee/creperias around this area and that there were more one name restaurants. Viola... here it stands. Citizen. The most striking impression that this place gave me was how cool it was to have so many contrasting ideas that harmonize pretty well to make it an interesting place to hang out. First being that the building is quite industrial and modern yet still feels warm and lively. The space is tiny and provides plenty of seats for small groups (1-4 people.) Secondly, they serve morning type necessities (coffee, pastries, crepes, sandwiches) and they serve nightly type necessities (coffee, wine, beer, and savory/dessert crepes.) It feels like a great place to start your day and end your day- harmony. I've been twice. I had the Nutella and banana crepe with a few glasses of red wine, and a plain crepe and an americano (just because crepes are good!!) I briefly looked at the full menu and it had soup, salad, and sandwiches. I haven't tried any of them, but I'm sure I will. The people and the service were very nice, attentive, and appreciative of the business. The music fit the atmosphere. I can't say it is the best place ever, but the more I go the more I feel like it is a place I will return by myself and with my friends.

    (4)

  • Elyssa H.

    We went here last Friday, so same week it opened. Service was a little spotty at the start, but darn those crepes are good! We all had savory crepes and they're nice a fluffy with enough cheese inside and a good amount of fillings. The only downside is they need to lay off the pepper. Cheap good wine list. Upstairs is hot though. I'll be nice in the winter but last Friday is a was a tad bit warm.

    (4)

  • Linda B.

    In Seattle for a day, wondering where to eat breakfast. I saw the sign for "Citizen" out my hotel window... ...so we went down. My friend can't get up stairs, so we never saw the main seating area. The waitress suggested we sit on stools along the side, and we sat and watched the world go by as we put our tea and coffee on the windowsill. The food is wonderful, much better than a "coffee shop" label would suggest. Lots of savory and sweet crepe suggestions. I had the ham crepe, which was drizzled with creme fraiche (who would have thought that would work, but it does, wonderfully), and my friend had a marvelous grilled cheese. We sat near the chef, and watched him juggle a million orders, drinks and food, and chat with locals who came up for their latte. A wonderful find. Hint to young men: There are loads of young business women who come here after meetings.

    (4)

  • Rick T.

    Next time I'm in Seattle and want some amazing crêpes and really good coffee, Citizen is where I'm headed. I had the July Sweet Special which was prepared with locally grown raspberries, a house made white chocolate ganache and a hint of cinnamon topped with powered sugar & whipped cream. Sooo good! My wife loved the French Toast which is served bread-pudding style with seasonal berries & fresh fruit.

    (4)

  • T T.

    was visiting on business. 1st day, great experience with colleagues who came with me. Well priced entrees, coffee is great. Good food but overpriced orange juice though. Next day, experience was terrible. Food was meh. Tried to get a table but was told to sit by the window/counter because I was alone; fair enough but it wasn't done nicely. Would be ok with it only if it was properly explained and i was acknowledged as a human being and not being talked down to as if I am daft. I tried to explain that friends might join later but waitress literally ignored me and talked over me in a falsely polite tone. Sit by the window, no further discussion. it was a cold day and to request window at counter to be closed. What a pity, i really liked the place first i was there. Not likely to visit again.

    (2)

  • Reese C.

    I have not been back for quite a while and when I returned I was so pleased to see that they have a new area of outdoor seating.Three of us had lunch and we sat under a great big umbrella and drank mimosas and sangria and champagne and we feasted on pork tacos and roasted potatoes. Our waiter Sean was so nice and so attentive and we liked his red striped shirt, it was very nautical. :) We will be going back for sure!

    (5)

  • Christine L.

    Very bad taste of coffee! Me and my friend ordered one hot and one cold swift kick in the pants, unfortunately neither one of it at the right temperature.

    (1)

  • J C.

    A pint-sized mimosa and a very mushroomy crepe made for a good start. The coffee was good, too. There are two levels in this tiny space, the upstairs being quite cute. The menu looks to have just about everything one would need, from breakfast to lunch and beyond: savories, sweets, caffeine, alcohol and bonus points for good vegetarian options. The crepes lean toward slightly too expensive, but they are well executed by a nice enough crew. I'd definitely frequent the place if I spent more time in the area.

    (4)

  • Yiling W.

    Good brunch food, and a nice rescue on that Sunday after Thanksgiving when one might find oneself in the vicinity of Seattle Center waiting for the Seattle Marathon to end. Solid.

    (4)

  • Nanucktucktuc K.

    Great food--try the Citizen Crepe--yummy drinks, and friendly service. Give it a go.

    (5)

  • Mackenzie B.

    A friend recommended this place which is close to Mercer and 5th Ave near Seattle Center. It was Sunday and there was a little bit of a wait to be seated which could be because it is a small place. The waitress was a bit frantic, perhaps she had too much of their yummy coffee! We ordered the Heuvos Rancheros which was delicious but the portions were a bit skimpy. Knock-off one star. Great atmosphere. Excellent coffee (the barista has a Paul Weller haircut). It's situated right across from a busy hotel so they must get a lot of tourist traffic, otherwise this place is hidden between Aurora and Taylor which is not on the way to anywhere.

    (4)

  • Tiffany J.

    Staff was very pleasant and coffee was reasonably priced. Only reason to not get 5 stars was no vegan options for breakfast!!

    (4)

  • Meredith M.

    This place was a comforting warm hug, and a "Welcome to Seattle" for my boyfriend and I. After a day of traveling, we arrived to our hotel, weary and hungry. Tonight was not the night for a fancy dinner or drunken shenanigans; nay, tonight was the night for a quick, filling, (hopefully) tasty bite, a quick drink, and an early night to bed. Citizen is an adorable little spot. It's 2 floors, but doesn't appear to hold too many people. Just an absolutely charming set up. Our server was attentive, friendly and made our experience great. The service was quick as well. I think we got our crepes in about 5-10 minutes after we ordered. Now, I don't claim to be well-versed in crepes. Or any other kind of food, for that matter. But if I eat something and I like it, that's all that matters to me. I had the Citizen Crepe, which contains avocado, bacon, goat cheese, spinach, asparagus, caramelized onions and has a drizzle of creme fraiche on top. ABSOLUTELY DIVINE. Citizen's menu seems to be split up between "Savory" crepes and "Sweet" crepes. The Citizen Crepe lives up to it's "savory" status. Each bite tasted a little bit different due to the variety and placement of the ingredients. My boyfriend had the Applewood Bacon Crepe (I believe that's what it's called). He really enjoyed the saltiness of the bacon mixed with the maple syrup drizzled on top. It had a breakfast-like quality to it. He also got a cup of the soup, which was a Butternut Squash with Curry spice. I tried, admittedly, more than a few spoonfuls of this soup, and could not get enough. It's like Thanksgiving in a cup. Sweetness with a touch of spice. Just what I needed to wind down from the madness of traveling all day. I was full, warm and had a smile on my face. And was in bed asleep by 8pm. I wish I hadn't been so tired that we could have spent a little more time there. But, we ARE in Seattle for a week, and this place is just down the street from our hotel, so I have a feeling we'll pop back in here a few more times. For crepes, for coffee, for soup...

    (5)

  • Claire S.

    I happened to be in the neighborhood this weekend- a rarety- and was hungry, so stopped in. OMG! Everything was so good! And the place is as cute as it can be. It's tiny and tables and parking spaces (they have a tiny parking lot of their own, too) are at a premium- but definitely worth going there. I had the October Special crepe and my husband had a mushroom crepe. They were fantastically good. Couldn't be better. The coffee was excellent and the wait staff were friendly. I would definitely go back even though, for me, it's off the beaten track. I really recommend Citizen!

    (5)

  • Peg M.

    Excellent food! Amazing service! Really cool old building! It doesn't get much better than this. We showed up at 8:30 on a Sunday night and rather than being rushed out so they could close, they encouraged us to stay as long as we wanted. The server was very sweet and went out of her way to take care of us. I had the Citizen crepe which was stuffed with pure awesomeness! My friend had the pesto crepe with an egg that was equally great. Their dessert crepes sounded wonderful but it didn't seem possible to eat more. Our darling server offered to see if the chef would make us two mini crepes - one with nutella and one with homemade lemon curd. She brought us the most adorable delicious little crepes ever. A perfect way to end our meal. I can see us becoming regulars of this charming little spot.

    (5)

  • Matthew F.

    Super breakfast. Service was kinda slow but food more than made up for it.

    (4)

  • Maple C.

    I came here specifically for the crepes and was not disappointed. My boyfriend had the black forest ham creepe, our friend had the march sweet special (i cant remember what was in it, but he liked it), and I had the march savory special that had salmon and creme cheese. I added an egg to mine, and holy crap it was good! We originally ordered four crepes, but our waitress forgot about the last one. She felt so bad for forgetting that she only charged us for two of the 3 crepes that we had, which was pretty awesome. I almost felt bad for telling her about the fourth crepe because she looked so bummed about forgetting it. =P As for parking, there's a small lot to the side of building, but if you're going to park there and you have a car that's low to the ground, be careful or you're going to scrape the bottom of your car like both my bf and his friend did!

    (4)

  • Kate H.

    This pretty much matches my ideal of a cafe where I want to sit and relax and have a light lunch or breakfast. I was in Seattle for Pesach, and I was really happy when I found this place. Decent coffee (I'm a coffee snob), excellent lattes, and one tasty breakfast sandwich. I totally agree with Brian C. on the breakfast sandwich side. The atmosphere was great, if small, and I loved being able to chat with the folks who were working there. If you're visiting Seattle and find yourself looking for coffee and a sandwich or crepe in the area, stop by and say hi. The first floor is set up well for single folks, and the upstairs has a couple small tables and one slightly longer table with movie theater seats. Also, this place was always alive when I was there, but it was never totally full. I don't think I'd like the place as much if it were really crowded. Thus, if Citizen is really crowded, like some of its reviews suggest, I might go somewhere else and come back another day.

    (5)

  • Salvina B.

    I came here this week with a friend to grab some dinner, i'm glad she suggested this little gem. there aren't many places to sit, so grab a table if you can. the vibe here is very chill- bring a friend and sip wine, bring your laptop and people watch on the bar facing the window downstairs. no one will rush you out. well, it wasn't super packed when i went (weeknight). onto food. the menu had lots of little interesting bites, it took me like 20 minutes to figure out what i wanted. i went with a crepe featuring turkey, bacon, brie, and some jam and creme fraiche (spelling?). little side salad, some aranciata, and i was golden. the crepe itself had a nice texture, the filling was good, fresh, it was delicious. my only complaint was that there could have been more filling. other than that, cute, funky place that i'll be returning to real soon.

    (4)

  • S. Alicia S.

    CItizen is a cool coffee loft for weekend brunch. And my dainty heart appreciated the menu for being blessed with gourmet crepes, however, there are hearty sandwiches also. The goat cheese-pesto crepe with side salad and iced mint mate completely gratified my soul.

    (4)

  • Wilson C.

    tiny place, pretty good food. met up with some friends for breakfast on the weekend, didn't know what to expect, but came away completely satisfied. citizen is small, and that's my only complaint, downstairs there's just a bar along the windows for seating and upstairs there were only four tables and two of them were for two people, but the people did a good job keeping the original structure in place. once you get in, you'll have to seat yourself so grab the first table you see. coffee was ok, nothing super. the crepes were really good. i normally go for sweets, but decided to go for the savory one - i ordered the citizen crepe and it was pretty good! caramelized onions, grilled asparagus, bacon were stuffed into the crepe. not a lot of food, but enough for a decent breakfast or so.

    (3)

  • Kristina Faye S.

    To be fair, food was really good. BUT, service is terrible. Our first visit was very pleasant and accommodating. I'm not going to talk about that rather I'll be focusing on our second visit and the LAST. We got in, and i;m pretty sure i'm smart enough to read that it says "please seat yourself", so we got there, packed. We waited...waited...after 15 minutes or so, NO ONE asked if they could help us. Really?! They were just literally staring at us like we're lost kids. Then we seated, and NO ONE gave the menu. How dumb. Fast forward to the WORST part, we got this deal from Living Social. It was $37.50 for six breakfasts/lunches/dinners with a bottle of wine/coffee/mimosa (that was half a year ago). We used it the first time, showed the nice server our coupon, she stamped it, ate our meal, then left. On this second visit, 5 months apart, I think that was the manager whom we talked to, explained that WE COULDN'T USE OUR COUPON. She explained that we either need the stamp on the original print out or a punch card which they only started recently. COMMON SENSE. They totally made us feel UNWELCOME and took the blame on us for THEIR UNPROFESSIONAL and INEFFICIENT bookkeeping to track their living social customers. Despite all that, we decided to stay, and paid FULL PRICE but, service was still TERRIBLE and LAZY-we were the only customers left. WORST service I've ever had.

    (1)

  • Taylor P.

    I've only been twice but both times the service was kind but seemed overwhelmed. Well, both times it was the same woman. I might have given this place 3 stars until I read Inna B's comment that the grilled cheese is "pretty darn awesome" so I ordered it. If you like cheese and buttery bread that you are going to LOVE this. I wasn't really hungry but we had the living social deal so we ordered to go and I thought I would save it for lunch tomorrow. I took one bite and told my boyfriend that I was going to HAVE TO eat the whole thing immediately. Yummmm. This will now be my go to spot when I want a delicious grill cheese.

    (4)

  • Ryan B.

    Had an amazing brunch at this place! Started off with a mexican mocha (made from real mayan chocolate, not just a mocha with cinnamon and cayenne), then had the Citizen Crepe, a savory crepe filled with bacon and a bunch of fresh veggies. Others in my party had the Bleu Cheese salad, breakfast sandwich, and Reuben. Everyone was thrilled with their food. Will definitely be back!!

    (5)

  • Rachel H.

    I've been a Sunday regular - I'd go other days, too, but my schedule's too busy. It's walking distance from home, which rules, and the ingredients are fresh. I usually have the monthly special savory crepe and I love the super-cheap side salad and fried egg options. I love spearing a bite of crepe with vinaigrette-y spring mix and perfect fried egg all together. I love it very much. During Health Month, when I couldn't have crepes or caffeine, I was never disappointed by the soups and herbal teas. Mimosas by the pint are great, though sadly not as ridiculously cheap as they were in the very beginning. The coffee is some of the best around. The crepes are a reasonable portion size. I don't mind being left wanting a little more, and it's just encouraged a habit of concluding the meal with whatever Macrina cookie is left in the case - preferably peanut butter - and coffee or tea. Yum. The servers are universally nice. If you see their little kitchen space, you understand that any wait you experience is reasonable. Decor is unique and has a little funk and it's a good break from QA's stereotype. Yay Citizen.

    (5)

  • Alicia V.

    My girlfriend and I had coffee here this morning and because we weren't getting food they kicked us out!!! Very rude and I don't plan to go back. Doesn't seem right to kick out paying patrons just because we didn't order large meals but had coffee and pastries.

    (1)

  • Kjell C.

    B.L.A.T. is really good. Ask them to put a heart in your coffee cup if you order a hot drink and are on a date. Love this place. Only problem is that if you go at the wrong time, it can be very busy and difficult to find a spot. Every time, the waiters/waitresses were real people who talked like real people who can connect with their customers, whether they're a group of burly firemen, a semi inappropriate romantic couple, or an organic free trade raw vegan yoga loving treehugger who only showers once a week. Go here! But not too often, cuz I want a free seat!

    (5)

  • Kaveh W.

    I recently found this gem near my house and wished I knew about it long ago. I've tried their pesto and Citizen crepes, both of which are delicious. The latter is my favorite: it involves avocados, caramelized onions, asparagus, bacon, and goat cheese, among other things. Wait staff is friendly and attentive. Definitely worth returning to.

    (5)

  • Kiera S.

    Citizen's crepes always hit the spot. I typically go for breakfast, and the food is consistently good and service consistently friendly. They open early and stay open late, and pretty much have whatever you'd want for any time of the day. Coffee, wine, beer, snacks, or meals. An outdoor patio for sunny days. Groovy interior for the rainy ones. I'm a fan!

    (4)

  • Ariadne Z.

    The crepes are delicious! It's always crowded and there isn't much seating, but the crepes and the coffee make it worth it. The staff isn't amazing, but not too bad either. I wouldn't bring more than three people, though, or it will be a squeeze!

    (4)

  • J K.

    Best BBQ pork sandwich ever A hidden gem. Hipster atmosphere. Fun menu. Great munchies. Their sandwiches are very good. A good place to get a quick bite, or to visit, or to have a drink, or to read a book.

    (5)

  • J N.

    We were only in town for a couple days and it was so good we had to come back for round 2. The regular drip coffee was delicious. The breakfast was very unique but great tasting. The atmosphere was very comfortable. The service is fantastic. We loved it. If you're in the area on a given morning definitely stop by here.

    (5)

  • Raven O.

    Very excellent food! Nice atmosphere and friendly staff as well.

    (5)

  • Samantha L.

    My boyfriend and I were excited to try out Citizen during our recent visit to Seattle. It was located just a block from our hotel and we thought it looked like a cool place to try out. When we saw the Foursquare check-in offer for a discount on the coffee, that was a bonus incentive to go try it out. We walked in during the late morning and ordered a large coffee to share. We asked the staff person what type of coffee it was and she was very unsure, saying that it was "sort of, not too dark" or something along those lines. I wasn't impressed. She didn't know anything about the coffee. We mentioned that we had the Foursquare check-in offer at this point and another lady standing behind the counter jumped in and rudely said, "you need to show us that before." She was also on the phone at this time. We walked up stairs to sit and have the coffee but when we saw one of the waitresses bringing food to another table, we observed her unfriendly attitude and decided to leave. We decided that we'd rather go sit at the grocery store down the block to drink our coffee than spend any more time at Citizen. The coffee was not very good and the attitudes were not called for. Go to the Starbucks in the grocery store down the block.

    (1)

  • ramiro t.

    I been here for brunch and breakfast and its ok. I Can recommend the breakfast sandwich. The Downside is if you eat inside you will end up smelling like fried food for the rest of the day

    (3)

  • Lee O.

    Great sweet and savory crepes, average cup of coffee. The service has been off during each visit - wrong bill, slow, cold cappuccino - and it can be noisy. Lots of potential here, but a bit more effort is required.

    (3)

  • Quinn D.

    For our friendly waiter and the caramel pear crepe. The Vietnamese sandwich was fair.

    (4)

  • todd s.

    Cool atmosphere. Friendly staff. Food was good. Definitely a place for meat lovers. Not much for vegetarians. I've gone there several times for breakfast. I'd go back and recommend it.

    (4)

  • Ken E.

    Awesome food. During Happy houR the koreamexican quasos were great. And priced right. Nachos with Korean pork were yummy! For a great coffee place (hope to get some in the morning) their food is great. Where did they come up with the blend of two great food types, Korean and Mexican? I'll be back for the good food and good beer. The local IPA was nice- Manny's, the oatmeal stout was good and the east coast IPA was nice and hoppy! Close to hotels!!

    (4)

  • Taylor S.

    I go here too much. Delightful crepes, enjoyable tacos, big coffee mugs. The aesthetics of this quaint little spot are warm and chic. Go have a crepe and a coffee.

    (5)

  • Joel R.

    I had been yearning to give Citizen a try for some time now, thanks to their ludicrously cheap Livingsocial deal. But lower Queen Anne isn't really my neck of the woods, so I rarely get the opportunity to try anything down there. Thanks to a little snow and a light workday, opportunity finally arrived. I trudged in with family in tow, hoping for an open table during the late lunch hours. No dice, although we easily found seats available at the window counter. Citizen is cramped into a small loft space, and the counter seats are not especially comfortable. However, we were quickly attended to (twice!) and the quickly served cup of tea made things an awful lot more relaxing. When the waitress came by to take our order, I took my shot at the monthly special; a savory crepe with prosciutto, squash, and arugula. This was kind of a risky choice, because two strong flavors like prosciutto and arugula could easily overwhelm a dish. However, the crepe was executed near-perfectly, bursting with rich, savory flavors, balanced by the slight tang of arugula. My wife's crepe was excellent as well. The prices were reasonable, too, even without the benefit of the punchcard (which was handled without a hitch). Despite the small confines, this was shaping up to be a truly five-star experience. Unfortunately, after our initial tea service, everything took about ten minutes too long. That time adds up, especially at the window. So, just a little too slow, but overall a great experience.

    (4)

  • Khanh L.

    I love restaurants that smells amazing...and this place was no exception. When we first walked up to it...from the outside it appeared a bit too modest and we hesitated...but once we stepped inside, the warmth of the place enveloped us. I would have been much happier to have stayed inside but since the weather was so perfect we opted for an outside picnic style table. We got the mushroom crepes and the Cowboy omelette/casserole and a glass of OJ & grapefruit juice. The mushroom crepes arrive whole wheat (a little unexpected) and was delish. The Cowboy was pretty good but a little bit on on the heavy side. We both agreed the crepe was the winner. Our juices were really tiny (as typical of breakfast joints) so they didn't seem sufficient to wash down our breakfast with.

    (3)

  • Faye F.

    This place was in a great location, in my opinion (just a little too hipster). Away from everything but close enough to walk around the space needle center and that area. You can get plenty of street parking nearby and they have a super small 3-car lot right next to the restaurant. Service is good, food is ok, price-wise I think wasn't worth the food. Also tried their nutella mocha coffee and it was ok. It was a good place to try out.

    (3)

  • Shannon H.

    Found this place via the yelp app while waiting for the EMP museum to open. Very cool atmosphere and our server Nicole was superb! Not to mention the food being DELICIOUS! I had the apple smoke bacon crepe and it was to die for! Will definitely be returning if we're in the area again!

    (5)

  • Kendrick R.

    i heard some strange stories about bad Vietnamese sandwiches served at this place years ago. however, that's all gone! i've actually been here more than once and brought a few friends here for drinks! service: 3.5 stars it could get spotty. but they're nice overall. food: 4 stars really good! the salads are not some cheap crap from a bag, it's leafy! the crepes delish and the BLAT (blt with avocado) nicely done! it's a great place to drink when you're on the lam and treating friends. the lowest bottle of wine is like 12 bucks! there's pricier wine too, if you feel your friends deserve it. vibe: ??? after a bottle of wine, does vibe matter? overall: 4 stars great sandwiches, salads and crepes. service might take you back to your latchkey childhood but not too bad. Citizen will play Dionysus to your Apollo from a week rife with deadlines and politicking. in other words, it'll jazz up your chess games.

    (4)

  • Igor V.

    The atmosphere of this restaurant is very cool. The crepes were excellent and the beer selection very good. The mushroom and spinach savory crepe was delicious as well as pear and caramel sweet crepe.

    (5)

  • Mar B.

    Ok, I have heard about this place for a while and I have been thinking about checking it out but It never happened until few days ago. I happened to work around the area and I stopped by not because i needed coffee or something to eat but I was so eager to try out whatever they have..... I asked a guy to make me something (I forgot his name) and he made me the ginger snap latte..it was the bomb! I actually went and got it this morning :) I also tried their Vietnamese sandwich and I was wowed by how healthy and tasty it was. I will definitely go back over and over :) The only Cons i have is how small the place was...that is about it. Customer service was amazing!

    (5)

  • Peequi P.

    Good food and drinks. Good to grab on the go or sit down for 2.

    (4)

  • Geoffrey B.

    A while back, my friend Tal and I went to one of my favorite cafe's in Seattle, Citizen. After a delicious and filling breakfast, Suzana the owner, brought out a delicious slice of their bread pudding inspired French toast. I'm a sucker for French toast but rarely order it due to it's lack of health benefits. I've always heard people rave about this dish, so I guess there's no harm in just one slice right? To our pleasure, the delicious, warm, gooey, slice was nothing like any French toast I had ever tried. The top was covered with blueberries, strawberries, maple syrup and powered sugar...true bliss. If you are ever craving a little slice of heaven on saturday or sunday morning, I highly recommend stopping by.

    (5)

  • Janet J.

    Consistently good food and slow service Decent portion sizes, well executed, simple entrees. Expect to see goat cheese and/or creme fraiche on most dishes. Somehow they manage to deliver these types of ingredients without the snobby ambience you will find in some restaurants. Citizen cafe is hipster but cozy, and the upstairs loft is great for large groups. Most of the entrees feature pork bacon or ham so this is something to think about before bringing your kosher or vegetarian friends to this cafe. If you are a foodie, their entrees are not going to blow your socks off, but they are going to satisfy your palate and leave you feeling like you've had a fresh, quality meal without feeling hungry or too heavy. Expect to wait. Once the orders go in, you won't have to wait long to get your meal. The cooks really bust their butts to deliver. That can only mean one thing: the waitstaff is too slow and somewhat inattentive. When you come in and grab a seat you might find yourself waiting five to ten minutes for a waitress to offer you a glass of water. Then you'll wait another ten to fifteen minutes for her to come back to take your order on what looks like a slow day. The waitstaff is serious, not cheerful, and they may walk past your table several times before checking in to take your order or give you a refill, or to take your check. You'll be lucky if they even look your way. I once waited almost 20 minutes for the waitress to run my credit card. I can't fault the waitstaff entirely for this. It seems like there is no organized system. Waitresses seem to take turns serving the entire cafe instead of one particular section. If you've got a lazy Saturday morning, check them out. But if you're trying to grab a quick bite to eat before work, allow extra time for the service.

    (4)

  • Kelly Z.

    Bread Pudding French Toast: AMAZING and Decadent, though mine did not come with fresh, seasonal berries as promised on the menu. Definitely more of a dessert than breakfast. Pumpkin Latte: Ok, kind of gritty at the bottom. Crepes and sandwiches: I've had a few different ones, were all ok. Owner: super rude and mean and always has a scowl on her face. But the other baristas and servers were nice.

    (2)

  • Josh G.

    Citizen is experiencing an identity crisis!...I've been going here for coffee/food/studying since they've opened their doors....I went there at 7:30 and was forced to move from my table because I was only going to be drinking coffee and studying and they needed to make room for another 4-top...while there was another person studying behind me!!! I'm pretty sure it was the owner who made me move too. Way to treat a loyal customer. It's not my Fing problem that you only have two small tables in your entire Goddam coffee shop! Hard to go back after that one...

    (1)

  • Tony W.

    The nutella and pear- caramel crepes were divine. The service was excellent. Love the rustic decor.

    (4)

  • Pamela B.

    Love the white sangria and the atmosphere is fun!

    (4)

  • Kelli D.

    The atmosphere is really homey. It is warm and modern. Their menu and alcohol selection keeps expanding. Most of the staff are pretty friendly. The wine is good and cheap. I would not recommend this place for coffee as it is just metiocre unless you want a cheap place to do your wi-fi. The owner is annoying. She keeps walking around and talking and is always there.

    (3)

  • Meisha T.

    Small interior although the staff is very nice and friendly while you wait on a busy Sunday morning. The coffee was fabulous and the food was tasty and quick.

    (4)

  • Hugo C.

    Oh Citizen, how I love thee. I've been with you from the beginning. I've tried every single crepe on your menu. I've tried most of your breakfast menu. I've consumed who knows how many cups of your excellent coffee and hot chocolate. I've survived the annoying LivingSocial invaders. My heart belongs to you forever, Citizen. Thank you for bringing some culinary life to my little corner of lower Queen Anne.

    (5)

  • Kelly G.

    Citizen is where I had my first date with my boyfriend, and I keep coming back. It's a dive that manages to actually feel both grungy and cool without trying too hard. The bottom floor is primarily an espresso bar, but upstairs provides a few proper tables for a more traditional dining vibe. Service is breezy and relaxed (that seems truer to the feel than "slow"). The crepe menu significantly beats the sandwich selections in my opinion, but I've yet to spot any real losers on the menu. And really, who can have any serious problems with a place that serves mimosas by the pint.

    (4)

  • Parsons B.

    Citizen was basically across the street from our hotel which was a great thing as we had traveled 10 hours in the car. Citizen was AMAZING! not just because we were tiered either:) Definately check this place out for GREAT coffee and pretty much the best breakfast sandwich i've had in a while

    (5)

  • Andrew B.

    I've been coming consistently for the past year, and I'm glad to see a good place get better. My classic go-to order at Citizen is the pesto and sun-dried tomato crepe. However, the last one I received was different. The crispy, flaky buckwheat crepe had been replaced by a more conventional crepe, one soft in texture and golden in color. Also, the crepe seemed much fatter than usual, more three-dimensional, suggesting it contained greater wealth inside. It tasted great; nothing was compromised. I approve of these changes. Maybe I'll drop by today and have an oatmeal stout for breakfast.

    (4)

  • Candice M.

    Really liked this hippy-like creperie. It was kind of small so we had to wait, but it was worth it. Had the caramel pear brulee crepe, and it was like desert for breakfast. I'd recommend it f you have a real sweet tooth. Also had the hot apple cider, which was awesome, and even took some to go!

    (4)

  • K R.

    I keep going back and trying different things. The food is just d'lish and now that the sun is out, I am all about getting a seat on the deck. My favorites so far, are the Citizen crepe and the biscuits and gravy.

    (5)

  • Grace E.

    This is now one of my favorite spots to grab a sammich and wine. The place smells fantastic, and the food is excellent! I want to marry their turkey club. :-)

    (5)

  • Grayson L.

    Excellent food and great service. I always like to find local joints to eat when I'm traveling and this place is really comfortable and laid back Next time I'm in Seattle, I'll definatleybe back.

    (4)

  • Clive P.

    Not the best crepes in the city but very, very solid. Odd location and set up is off set by a comfy ambiance. The service and food here are great unless it gets a bit crowded. We've liked everything we had here (we got one of those killer Groupons they did that nearly bankrupted them.) The last time we were in was the busiest and they struggled a bit keeping up and brought my wife the wrong crepe, it was damn good anyways so we just went with it.

    (3)

  • Amanda C.

    The space is intimate and innovative. It's a great place to marinate with your laptop. Definitely a great coffee spot with a cozy environment, especially on a winter day. Love the wine collection as decor too. Staff is really friendly. The only downside, when you order food, it takes forever to come out. Don't go hungry ... focus on the drinks :)

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :7:00 am - 9:00pm
  • Mon : 7:00 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Breakfast, Brunch
    Parking : Street, Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : No
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : No
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No
    Good for Working : No

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