Taproot Cafe & Bar
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Taproot Cafe & Bar
Located in Seattle's Columbia City Neighborood, Taproot Cafe & Bar is focused on showcasing the best that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Taproot Cafe & Bar in Seattle, WA is a place for everyone to enjoy! We pride ourselves on creating an environment as appealing as our menu. Our cafe is located in the heart of Columbia City and utilizes fresh, seasonal and high quality ingredients.

In a community unlike any other, we feel fortunate to provide the very best for our guests. What makes us unique is that we offer an array of options, whether it is hearty sandwiches, craft cocktails, unique wines, great beers, everchanging dinner specials, catering, events, fresh juices and smoothies, .
Reviews (23)
Claire T.
Claire T.
Jan 25, 2022
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Warm environment with friendly staff and delicious food in large quantities. We came for dinner and loved both our entrees and salad.
Erika K.
Erika K.
Dec 15, 2021
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I had a party catered by these fine folks 12/2021 and was super happy with their food and their service! Tiana was very responsive about answering questions and giving advice about food. Everything we ordered was delicious. The price was super reasonable and everything exceeded expectations. We got a lot of compliments and people asking who catered. Thanks for helping throw a great party!!
Meg C.
Meg C.
Aug 30, 2021
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Finally made it here after friends have been raving for months about the food and service. They were absolutely right! Both my husband and I had the halibut dinner special. The fish was actually still steaming hot when I took my first bite. That's the benefit of a small restaurant with great service. Food was delicious and reasonably priced considering the high quality. The rotating white wine was amazing and perfect with halibut, just like server suggested. She seemed extremely knowledgeable about wine, describing regions in France with much detail that was over my head (but NOT in a pretentious
Luke Poole
Luke Poole
Aug 29, 2021
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The staff were kind and the sandwiches were good, but the cocktails were really poor. Our first was significantly watered down, and the "Bee's Knees" had none of the advertised honey-lavender and gin flavor that made us choose the drink in the first place. It was essentially a lemonade mimosa.
Their cocktail *ideas* sound great on paper, but their execution really missed something.
Muhsin Demirbag
Muhsin Demirbag
Aug 20, 2021
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I enjoyed my drink and the halibut dish at this small neighborhood restaurant. Good food and cocktails still with pre-pandemic prices. Friendly staff. And they play Pink Floyd’s The Wall.
Reza A.
Reza A.
Aug 02, 2021
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This is definitely a place on come to regularly. I like the staff and the environment. I highly recommend to check it out if you are in the area.
Vicky Tran
Vicky Tran
Jul 30, 2021
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The king salmon was perfectly cooked
Pesto tortellini was so flavorful
Naomi B.
Naomi B.
Jul 16, 2021
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Delicious lunch--I had the special skirt steak sandwich with pickled relish and aioli on fresh ciabatta. Perfectly cooked and light crunchy bread, the sauce was tasty too
R. M.
R. M.
Jun 20, 2021
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I have been there for coffee during the day and for dinner in the evening. And unfortunately the level of service are NIGHT and DAY.
PROS
For dinner, the menu is simple and delicious and the hostess are pleasant...they do take a bit long for the food but overall, their food and service was pleasant.
CONS
For coffee during the day is a whole other story - I don't recommend it at all. The menu is limited and the customer service was pretty much non-existent. I went to grab coffee and brought my laptop to work. They are supposed to go to your table but they didn't, so I went up and ordered coffee
Rosamary Ochoa Vargas
Rosamary Ochoa Vargas
Jun 20, 2021
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I’ve only been once for lunch but will definitely be back. Amazing sandwiches - we had their day specials (halibut / steak). Pressed juices and smoothies were also really good.
Kate Monforti
Kate Monforti
May 03, 2021
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What a delightful place! The cocktail of the day (mango chili marg) was amazing. But the kicker, I can't do dairy so when I ordered the chicken club without cheese, the server/cook offered to sub caramelized onions. What a wizard. It was super amazing!
10/10 would go here again.
Dan S.
Dan S.
Aug 21, 2020
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Hidden gem in Columbia City! Amazing sandwiches and salads here. The coffee is really good too. They know what they are doing. Hands down one of the best lunch spots in the area.
Sarah Schmidt
Sarah Schmidt
Jul 07, 2020
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The gluten free bread substitute is delicious and the smoothies are the best I have ever tasted. I can't order sandwiches from most places and really appreciate the quality you offer.
Marie Polizzi
Marie Polizzi
Mar 29, 2020
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Excellent salads and now delicious dinner items for takeout! Deliciously prepared with the finest ingredients. Love and attention to detail
Sandeep K.
Sandeep K.
Sep 21, 2019
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Walked in with my wife and daughter and it was pretty empty - there were only two tables with people. We waited several minutes for someone to come by and finally give us our menu (the two servers were talking in the back the whole time). After 15 minutes of additional waiting - no one came to our table to ask if we had questions or to order - we just left. The servers looked surprised but I wasn't willing to give money to a restaurant that had such poor service.
Russ C.
Russ C.
Sep 17, 2019
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Exceptional food, drinks, and people. This is a place where you go and you truly enjoy your food. This isn't a rush in, inhale your food, and jet kinda place. No...here you will find people who relish in making sure the entire experience is something you'll come back for. And the wizard behind the curtain, Marcus, is amazing. He can make you a standard drink...and they are really good...or he'll ask you some questions and dial in a drink you haven't had before that will absolutely blow your mind. Choose the latter for a truly great experience. Did I mention the food?
Kjersti Sjo
Kjersti Sjo
Nov 25, 2018
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Taproot is the best! I can’t get enough of that organic deliciousness.
Cara Isaacs
Cara Isaacs
Nov 19, 2018
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I love the ambiance here. It is warm and welcoming. We just came in for drinks this time but they were delicious! If we are back in Columbia we would like to stop by again to try their food. Also, the people here are so friendly!
Giselle M.
Giselle M.
Apr 24, 2018
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I love this place! Fresh juice and soups! This is my favorite spot in Columbia city, an absolute gem! Like most Seattle small businesses they have issues opening on time consistently, lack of variety and a bit too much "drama", I doubt they'll last too much longer.
This is a delicious fresh made asparagus/lentil soup.
Jacob M.
Jacob M.
Nov 08, 2017
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Five stars for the service and kindness! When eating with a child, sometimes they can be a bit...challenging. I appreciated the woman embracing the situation and using it to connect with my eating buddy and provide a great customer service.

Along with this, the food was fantastic. The butternut squash and carrot soup was savory, sweet, and perfect for a winter evening. I enjoyed the quinoa and kimchi bowl which they allowed me to substitute the egg for tofu.

This is now one of my favorites in Columbia City!
Jessica Lee Daly
Jessica Lee Daly
Aug 28, 2017
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Best way to start your day. Espresso is fantastic, quality of product is top notch. I had a bfast sandwich made to order on sourdough rye with bacon, egg and avocado with arugala. Grab a freshly squeezed juice to-go as well!
Tony Darras
Tony Darras
Feb 21, 2017
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I enjoyed their Pastrami Sandwich and have been craving it since. The crunch of the bread with the balanced taste of the fillings. Along with a enjoyable cocktail on a Sunday afternoon. Definitely going back.
Tobi Stone
Tobi Stone
Feb 21, 2014
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Superb Hot Immunity Drink! Best juice mixing I've ever had. Friendly service, too!