Ugly Mug Cafe

(206) 547-3219

1309 NE 43rd St
Seattle, WA 98105 47.6597 -122.314

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Neighborhoods: University District, Northeast, Northeast Seattle

Hours:

Monday To Friday From 07:00 AM To 05:00 PM Saturday From 10:00 AM To 04:00 PM

Price:

$

Last updated 8.17.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Cash, Check

Restaurant Special Features:

Lunch Spot, Live Music, Cheap Eats

General Info:

Open 7 Days

What People Are Saying About Ugly Mug Cafe

Featured Review

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In Short – Home-style soups, created daily from fresh ingredients, include white bean and curried lentil. Sandwiches such as turkey and Havarti (heaps of turkey and sliced carrots on fresh panzanella bread) and meat loaf are also offered. Daily specials can include options like roasted eggplant or hot ham and cheese. Coffee from Dillanos Roasters is served, as well as an Ovaltine mocha.

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Happy-hour special starts at 5pm; get 50 cents off any coffee product.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/14/08

Awesome

by sugar930 at Citysearch

I've been going here since last year and recently the new owner made some noticeable changes. The cafe has a new look now, though I was a bit sad that they got rid of some menus, but the sandwiches are still tasty and got bigger. I love their raspberry scones especially; they are home-made. The drinks are good at a low-cost and Ugly Mug has become one of my favorite place to hang out.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/30/08

BEST raspberry scone ever!

by ftk at Citysearch

I LOVE scones and this little cozy cafe has the BEST raspberry scone!!!

I just can't get enough of it! I love their decor and the atmosphere. Friendly people and good lattes and sandwiches too. This is now my favorite little spot.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/18/06

Went here mostly to study

by kee22 at Citysearch

I went here a few times mostly to study. I didnt order any sandwiches, so i cant really comment on them. Their pastries were good..and I liked their lattes. The atmosphere was good.

  • Pros: good pastries, lattes
  • Cons: na
1 Star Rating: Poor

04/22/06

Pretty bad

by tandj at Citysearch

We went to the Ugly Mug because it was listed and recommended in CitySearch - bad choice!! The half sandwiches are little more than finger sandwiches, the bread was hard and overtoasted, and the service was mediocre. We had a meatloaf sandwich and the slice of meatloaf was about 1 mm thick. Also it smelled faintly of old lady and was blasting muzak from a radio station that wasn't coming in clearly. We will not be going back.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/16/06

Great U-District lunch spot!

by bluestars at Citysearch

I was expecting more of a restaurant, but the coffee house style of Ugly Mug was a welcome surprise. The kitschy art and mis-matched furniture perfectly complimented the homemade-gourmet food. The menu is small but satisfying, and the daily specials always hit the spot. They also have excellent coffee and an Ovaltine latte. Delicious!

  • Pros: friendly staff, good atmosphere
  • Cons: parking