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Victor's Coffee Co. in Redmond is a four star American restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. It's known for its dessert. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place features breakfast, brunch, and lunch. This place is open late.
2.0 of 5 stars.
rating this place is difficult.walter, who multiple people have (probably very rightly) complained about -- see the 1 and 2 star ratings-- is abrasive and frequently behind the counter. you do...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A miserable, miserable, miserable owner just kills this place. Others like this place because it is "old school," but if old school means rude, unpleasant, and dismissive, count me out. He WILL throw...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Coffee and sandwiches are about average. Prices seem higher than average, and they accept cash only. The atmosphere is okay, but when I was there it was a bit crowded. No wi-fi. I don't think I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Victor's used to be my favorite coffee place, and I probably spent more time and money there than any other single coffee shop in the area. I was willing to put up with the obnoxious owner, Walter,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Quick and to the point:Surly indifferent staff behind the counterMediocre pastriesFlies in both the dining area and in the service areaLong lines (i'm guessing not so much due to populartiy, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love the coffee not the owner. He's kinda always pissy. Well, this is a great meeting place to go. I like the Roma-sandwich and their white chocolate mocha
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Me - "Back in town? Let's meet up for coffee!"Friend - "Ya! Where at?"Me - "Don't care, you choose"Friend - "How about Victors?"Me - "Dude I've heard so many things about Victors. In all my years of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. I am not feeling it. Coffee was a-ok. Not great. Not bad. Definitely better than Starbucks. The pastry selection looked similar to other coffee shops.Subtracting 1 star for being a cash-only...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is it just me or does this place remind other Yelpers as well of Central Perk from FRIENDS? Agreed there is no Gunther, but something about Victors breathes great coffee ..(scratch that-make that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, not commercial at all. My favorite is the Java Jane with chocolate whipped cream, sooo good! The baristas are not overly friendly, don't expect your sugar rushed, hyper Starbucks...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful coffee and fancy drinks! I love the banana split. It sounds weird, but it's like the best dessert in the form of coffee ever. The apple bars are not to be missed if they have some in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was very fortunate (or was I?) to have been carrying cash when I went in, as I found out when I went to pay that they don't accept cards of any kind. As a person who never, ever carries cash, That...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice place. Came here for a biz meeting. It was a bit loud so a little hard to hear. The pastry selection looked fab! I totally wanted to try one of everything, but settled on a french apple...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice coffee shop.Large enough for a small group get together, multiple counters to order, coffee and food.One of the last Northwest coffee shops without WiFi...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here once - very cool vibe and a mixed crowd - families, teenage girls with dreads, out of towners, etc. i had the banana split which was great and though i didn't have a chance to try...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Many years ago, I was coming home from Italy and was at the airport sipping my last cappuccino, whining to myself that I would never find coffee that good back home, and was depressed thinking I would...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Even though I grew up in Redmond, I didn't step into this shop until last year. A friend treated me to a drink here. Although I thought it was a little too dark, I enjoyed the Northwesterny-feel of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Stars (Yelp really needs to make a way to do .5 stars)I went to this place for brunch with my friend and enjoyed the overall rustic expensive scrubby, hippy-want to be -yuppy feeling. The food I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a friend for the first time today. We brought in a small baklava to share and decided to drive over to get an espresso. Upon entering, I was interested in returning to try some of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At one time, this place was a 5.But the slow slide from when it was owned by Victor and Jane continues.The coffee is a little inconsistent (but still light years ahead of the chains) and the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mocha was bitter. I usually am not bothered too much as I like strong caffinated drinks but it was ick without 4 packets of sugar. The biscotti is pretty good. I really miss the live poetry they used...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I also have to wonder what the heck is "Celtic" about Victor's. But I won't worry too much about that because this is one of my all-time favorite places!!I'm typically a strong, black coffee drinker....
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the coffee shop that I wish I could have taken back with me to LA! I fell in love with the rustic, unpretentious atmosphere and how the drinks were served in real cups (take that, Starbucks!)....
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Victor's is the ultimate. The coffee is delicious, the breakfast sandwiches are super-yummy, and theirs soups are overflowingly satisfying. Not to mention that the people who work there are so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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Absolutely TERRIBLE Customer Service. Employees act like they HATE their jobs. Company refuses any bankcard and check..cash only. Lots of flies. Filthy. Their iced pumpkin spice lattes taste awful!! S...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been getting my lattes from Peet's and my grounds from Trader Joe's and on occasion Illy, but Victor's came highly recommended and I'm glad I gave it a try. I like a soy hazelnut latte, and many...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Victor's is a perfect example of what a coffee shop should be. Typically I only get americanos, but Victors has some exotic espresso drinks that always tempt me -- for example, I once got a banana...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry Victors... get your staff trained and, that place would be rockin!! :)I was really looking forward to trying this place out. Sadly, I was disappointed it was lack something hmm.. maybe barista...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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I had heard some good things about this independent coffee house so I made the quick walk on a beautiful Saturday morning to check it out. The coffee was ok. The atmosphere is cozy but the customer se...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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I had heard some good things about this independent coffee house so I made the quick walk on a beaut...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, it's a beautiful independent coffee shop which feels more like Seattle than Eastside. I love the place on a charm factor but they are seriously inconsistent when it comes to making coffee....
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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I don't know what the hype is about this place. Service is slow and the place is a mess. All the tables are sticky and the floor is sticky too. The coffee is ok tasting, it just didn't do it for me...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Victor's actual coffee is pretty good, but not really worth it. I don't go there anymore because of the way the owner treats the employees and customers. You should see the looks on these kids faces when he's...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like the atmosphere, and the food and drinks. My friend says she can no longer stand Starbucks after sampling the coffee here. But I come to Victor's to boost my self-esteem, not my caffeine intake....
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have had the best mocha ever here! The atmosphere is fantastic, as well as the food! They have great sandwiches, and awesome desserts (you gotta try the bread pudding!). The downside is only accept...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Victor's Coffe is laid back. Board games for kids. Lot's of space to sit and catch up with friends. Good coffee. Good breakfast sandwiches, good soup, and pastries.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I digg, I like the "I'm in a ski lodge vibe"I digg not, no wi-fi? In Redmond? Isn't there an ordinance against that, if not there should be.Also, what makes it Celtic? Answer me that.I thought the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Service was good,but coffee was mediocre. Coffee beans kept in plastic bins that retain the smell and don't appear to be washed between uses. Then packaged in clear bags that allow light in (bad for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great Americanos! I would give this place more stars if the owner wasn't so unpredictable! I haven't had any issues there, but I have been witness to Walter's outbursts...not too cool! As for the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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I was just at Victors with a friend. We ordered our coffee, and I walked to the restroom just in time to hear the owner go to my female friend and a little abrasively tell her that he has a time limit and she...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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I was just at Victors with a friend. We ordered our coffee, and I walked to the restroom just in time to hear the owner go to my female friend and a little abrasively tell her that he has a time limi...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure about this place yet. I ordered a small mocha and it was tasty...but...the cup I was given was filled only 2/3 of the way. There was a good 2 inches of empty cup space. I kinda expect a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really, really good coffee. But pricey. And yes, the kids behind the counter are moody wanna-be hipsters (can I not escape thee?). But man...I love to get my Americano fix there.
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From what I can tell this is the only non-corporate coffee shop in Redmond. My americanos are always good and I have never been asked to leave after an hour (and sometimes I am there many hours). The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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I used to go here up to three mornings a week before work, grab a beautiful coffee read a chapter. It was my way of dedicating a bit of time to reading something for me before heading of to work. One morning I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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I was a loyal Victor's customer until last weekend. I strolled in on a Saturday afternoon to get some coffee - the usual routine. The shop was less than half full. There was no line at the counter. I ordered a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They're currently expanding and will soon have a stage and more seating area -- and yes, AIR CONDITIONING!!!They have the best, smooothest coffee I've ever had. I like the Cinnavon. It tastes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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I was a loyal Victors patron. Well, that is until ownership changed and Walter took over. Usually the word "Hurry" doesn't apply to my visions of cute neighborhood coffee shops. These days; however, Walter...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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I was recently enjoying a leisurely Saturday morning with a friend, catching-up over steamy cups of espresso at Victor's Celtic Coffee Co in downtown Redmond. Our pleasant morning ended abruptly when we were...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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I was recently enjoying a leisurely Saturday morning with a friend, catching...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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I was recently enjoying a leisurely Saturday morning with a friend, catching-up over steamy cups of espresso at Victor's Celtic Coffee Co in downtown Redmond. Our pleasant morning ended abruptly wh...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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Very cozy atmosphere and I've always had excellent lattes. Breakfast sandwich is passable, the rest of the pastries are pretty bad. This place could be so much better - get the pastries from Pomegrante up the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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I have been going to Victor's at least once a week since moving to the area 8 months ago now. After today's experience, I will never go back. Since reading the reviews I am not suprised by what I experienced...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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I've been coming here for years, before the change of hands. The coffee is so good. Chai is wonderful too...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Certainly one of the most distinctive Seattle-area coffee shops: all very warm and worn wood, good coffee, food (I think -- looks good anyway). Often busy though.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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Victor's used to be a part of the standard morning routine for both me and my wife. I'm sure we've spent thousands of dollars there over the years. We put up with Walter because we liked the coffee and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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Victor's used to be a part of the standard morning routine for both me and my wife. I'm sure we've spent thousands of dollars there over the years. The owner, Walter, was invariably rude and pushy, ...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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Well, sadly I report that my experience with Victor's hasn't been top notch for quite sometime now. I've been going there just about daily for nearly a year and half now and it has been in a slow decline ever...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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I have to strongly disagree with acroft. I too am a loyal long time customer . Back to the Jane and Victor days when they where out on Avondale road. Yes things have changed but so has Redmond. But don't kid...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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I get a coffee everyday from this place and agree that it is a nice change from the Starbucks and such. The owner, Walter is insane though. Everyone of the baristas, with exception of one has recently quit...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They serve the best Americano here that I've ever had. Has just the right comfortable feeling when you get insides, plus a nice deck outside when it's sunny. Both customers and staff are friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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Whenever I am on the east side of the lake, I know finding a good coffee is going to be hard. However, Victor's does a mean cup of your favorite "specialty" coffee. They have a lot of variations up on...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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This is a great sit down coffee place. Love going here with hubby to have some quiet time. The coffee is the best.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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It isn't the prettiest place, but it definitely has character, definitely isn't 'a chain', it's that cabin where I used to go to summer camp. The drip coffee isn't much to write home about, but their...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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Things just haven't been the same since Victor left. The new owner is a blight on the establishment, constantly rushing around and barking at both the customers and employees. The baristas try to make a decent...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go to Soulfood Books next door then come in for lunch and a read at Victor's. The coffee is great - especially the Irish Nudge. Save room for food, since the bread bowl soups are fantastic. My only...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a tiny, quaint coffee shop with a much more personal feel than Starbucks. When I think coffee shop (big chairs, old school, posters, music) I think Victors. Here the coffee is top notch. You...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I happen to be stuck in Redmond (yes, it still happens...ugh), I like hanging out here for a cup of jo. The coffee is pretty good, and its one of the few non-corporate coffee places on the East...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2006
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Victor's coffee is one of my all-time favorite coffee shops. It seems as if it has been there forever, and it has such a quaint little atmosphere. It is nothing like the typical places like Starbuck...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/08/2005
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This is great for a change from Starbuck's or Tully's. Its not as sterile an atmosphere as the chain coffee shops. It's much more personable and cozy. The dcor is warm and inviting. The quality of the food and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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We tried this place after learning that Walter of Walters Waffles, which closed a few years back, took over the cafe. We were eagerly looking forward to getting authentic Belgian snack waffles on a Sunday (the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2005
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Victor's is one of the best places for coffee on the Eastside. The coffee is great, and the baristas always take the time to make a perfect espresso. The atmosphere is very relaxed and comfortable. Th...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A small local coffee shop...yes an alternative to Starbucks Coffee. This place serves some high quality coffee, cheaper than the big chains, with a smaller personal atmosphere. My visit was on a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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The adopted meeting place for the Redmond Association for Spokenword (RASP) hosts RASP's open mike and Island Style Slam's on the first Saturday night of each month. Their raspberry croissants are to die for....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2005
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This coffee house was one of my favorite place before I moved from the east side to the west side. Victor's coffee house crowd would make me almost forget that I AM in the east side, which was enough ...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/07/2005
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A nice place to come by yourself or with friends. I love their mocha drinks. If you like sweet drinks, try their banana split mocha!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2004
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Victors is by far the best ambience in a little coffee company. Grab a book from the used bookstore next door, settle in with a nice snack and Espresso and feel the warmth from the fireplace. All in all, this...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2004
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Victors is a nice change from the slop that Starbucks calls coffee......the lattes are so creamy and smooth even when it is nonfat....they take pride in their barista skills and it shows.....breakfast sandwich...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2004
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I'm not sure whether it's the espresso or the milk, but the lattes I've had here taste odd. I'd describe it as "earthy" - the way goat cheese is earthy. The staff are nice. The interior is cramped - some would...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2003
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from the first time i walked into victor's, i was hooked. this little coffeeshop has what other coffee companies need- unique style, creative atmosphere and truly great coffee. it is the perfect place to hang...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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It may be a small shop, and rather crowded on the weekends, but the atmosphere is friendly and comfortable, the coffee delicious and creative, and there are special perks (no pun intended), such as live music...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Great beans, coffee and friendly, down to earth service. Try the dill burgers.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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This place has so many good features, it's hard to really compare it to anywhere else. The laid-back atmosphere (a rarity on the Eastside), the great service, the excellent coffee, and the great music on...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2002
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there's no hidden agenda at this redmond stalwart, where piping hot, slow-roasted coffee combines with tasty pastries, sweets, and sandwiches to cater to just about any type of craving. in fact, this quirky...
10best.com - user review
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fresh-roasted beans at a fun, funky spot...
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