Cappuccino Alfresco

Flora Bakehouse Gives Seattle A Rooftop Patio Hangout on Beacon Hill

One of Seattle's best rooftop patios just debuted atop lovely Beacon Hill bakery Flora Bakehouse.

07/23/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Cinnamon Roll Dispatch

Cafe Flora's New Sibling, the Flora Bakehouse, Opens Saturday

Seattle's vegetarian landmark brings coffee, and an all-day pastry program, to the underserved slope where Beacon Hill meets Georgetown.

01/19/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Let's Dish

31 Restaurants Reimagining Seattle Brunch

A dish-by-dish guide to the only weekend meal that really matters.

12/23/2019 By Rosin Saez and Allecia Vermillion

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work November 25–28

A roll of the dice dictates a Jane Austen classic, the (nasty) truth behind our favorite products, and free grilled cheese.

11/25/2019 By Courtney Cummings and Nicole Pasia

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: In Defense of Tom Douglas and Some Truly Gonzo Corn Dogs

Your Friday dispatch from Seattle Met’s food team.

11/08/2019 By Allecia Vermillion and Annika Lindburg

Croissant Dispatch

Cafe Flora Plans a Spin-Off Bakehouse on Beacon Hill

The Flora Bakehouse will bring coffee and pastries aplenty to the area near Grover Cleveland High School.

11/05/2019 By Allecia Vermillion

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Stowell Makes Big Plans and Smith Changes Hands

Five dining developments on our radar this week.

07/19/2019 By Courtney Cummings

RECOMMENDATIONS

11 Verifiable Vegetarian-Friendly Seattle Restaurants

But you need not be vegetarian to appreciate these eateries that put produce on center stage.

04/23/2019 Edited by Jaime Archer

Air Fare

Vegetarian Destination Cafe Flora Will Open a Location at the Airport

The new Sea-Tac outpost, Floret, is both a clever name and a testament to how seriously Seattle takes its vegetarian and vegan food.

10/03/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: September 28–October 4

The week in which: Seattle gets a taste of New Orleans food and music, Piketoberfest combines German beer, food, and words, plus Cafe Flora toasts to 25 years.

09/28/2016 By Rosin Saez

Critic's Notebook

Seattle’s Most Endearing Vegetarian Restaurant Turns 25

And what a celebration it will be.

09/19/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Nosh Pit

9 Mother's Day Brunch Destinations

Guaranteed to be a mother-loving good time.

05/07/2014 By Jekeva Phillips

Date Night

Valentine's Day Dinners: Second Dates

Nothing says love like a great meal.

02/05/2014 By Malcolm Griffes

Happy Hour

This Week in Happy Hour: New Year's Resolution Edition

In which we achieve dietary and drinky karmic harmony.

01/02/2014 By Sara Hendrickson

Thanksgiving 2013

The First Serving: Where to Go for Thanksgiving Dinner

The bird is the word…

11/13/2013 By Malcolm Griffes

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: October 23-31

This week: a bar crawl honoring the newly reinstalled Rainier R, and a ton of Halloween events. Some involve cute animals.

10/22/2013 By Meredith Barrett

Behind Bars

Five Questions for the Bartender: Cafe Flora's Amber Ricciardi

"Gone are the days where a sodapop was a special occasion treat, and I seek to reclaim that tradition."

09/03/2013 By Rachel Breiwick

Love, Love, Love

Valentine's Day Dinners: "Last-Minute Planners"

Still without reservations? Here are some outstanding options in a variety of price ranges.

02/06/2013 By Danielle Zorn

Critic’s Notebook

Seattle, Where the Best Outdoor Dining Happens Indoors

The restaurant trend of the year is the patio with four walls and a roof. We thought you might like a list, it being June and all.

06/04/2012 By Kathryn Robinson

Article

Cafe Flora’s Oaxaca Tacos

Chef Janine Doran breaks down Cafe Flora's Oaxaca tacos.

05/18/2012 By Allecia Vermillion