Normandy Perk

I didn’t know this place existed until I went to Rose Phở the other day and it’s just right next door. It’s a great coffee shop to hang out in and do some reading/​studying. It’s quiet and has a relaxing atmosphere. There’s a couch/​lounge area near a fireplace. There are also plenty of other seating. They serve Caffe Vita. It’s one of my favorite beans so I ordered a double espresso and it was served in a cute espresso cup and saucer. I ordered a latte after in a to-​go cup. It’s served in a non-​labeled cup with a pink cover. Cute! Water infused with lemon is also available self-​serve, which is quite convenient. There are random art up on the wall and other random hand crafted doodads that are available for purchase. I have found a great morning hangout on the weekends without having to drive all the way to Redmond.

As for a coffee lover I couldn’t resist that they serve café vita especially somewhere local. The coffee shop had a lovely home feel which I really loved. Barista with purple hair, didn’t catch her name was amazing, quick, efficient and easy going. I left a very happy customer with a soy hazelnut latte! Best coffee spot in Normandy!

I’m being generous because I know this is a nice place, and I probably just had a bad day!
+ Service was nice, friendly, even when I was being short because I was busy.
+ Hot chocolate was hot hot hot, as I requested (which seems to be difficult for every other place to get right. I mean, steam it longer!). Though, I really don’t like the ghiradelli chocolate flavor… it’s almost as bad as Hersheys. I’m picky!
— There was a guitarist there… it was loud on a Thursday morning.
+ The seating and lighting was very nice, great atmosphere.
— The bakery display was completely empty, but there were some cookies by the register.
+ Plenty of parking
+ Delicious, soft, big macadamia nut white chocolate chip cookies. I will return for this cookie.
+ Good prices — a medium hot chocolate with a big cookie was ~$ 5. The same thing at Burien Press is at least $ 8 – 9.
If it weren’t for the positives above, I would’ve given this place a 3 — just for the niceness of the owner and place. My main CON and the primary reason why I won’t come back here to do any sort of work (I telecommute) is because of the internet/​network. The download speed is fine (14mbps) but the upload is maybe 0.79mbps. This does NOT work for video chat, or for really needing to do more than opening documents and sending emails.
I had a meeting in the AM, I tried to get my internet set up, and get a video chat set up, and it just wasn’t loading. I also kept getting pop-​ups saying that another computer on the network had my IP address, which made doing ANYTHING impossible. This is NO good, and I ended up having to leave 10 minutes after getting there and just driving back home. I was 10 minutes late for my meeting. If I hadn’t have bought a drink and cookie, I would’ve gone to Starbucks or the Burien Press.
TIP: If you have any time-​sensitive work to do here, try the internet out beforehand.

I love Normandy Perk, I am not a big coffee drinker but I will pop in on hot days to get an Italian soda or an iced Chai. The keep a cute little dog water bowl outside which seems really nice to me! The owner is kind and talkative and will keep a good conversation AND remember you! Her staff are usually pretty friendly as well. I have never had a bad encounter with them in the work place.
On top of this they hold a *monthly (I think?) Art show in their store which showcases seattle artists and I believe works with our local art coordinators!

They’ve done a nice job with this surprising coffee house. They are serving Caffe Vita coffee, obviously among the best roasters in the NW. Super nice barista, fast service, using tasteful Caffe Vita cups & saucers. I got the sausage, egg & cheese bagel sandwich with cream cheese (off the menu but highly recommended by the barista). Very tasty. And also a latte with soy, exceptional with the Vita beans. It’s a quiet place – one could crank out some work on a laptop uninterrupted or meet a friend for a coffee. Requisite local art on the walls. Not far from SeaTac. Worth the trip.

Hands down the worst coffee I’ve ever tasted. I just moved to the area and wanted to love this place so I’ve gone back 4 or 5 times and it seems it gets worse every time. Its almost not drinkable

Amazing Italian Sodas! They also make a Redbull Italian soda which my sister loves. The owners are friendly and it’s much more quite than Starbucks :).

Nice, clean well managed coffeehouse. Great menu options. I’m not normally an Italian soda person but ivtried their blood orange Italian soda. Holy cow! It’s delicious.
Owner used to work at another local coffee house. They taught her well.

This place is very nice and quiet. Perfect place to come get some work done or relax on your lunch for a few minutes! The barista was very helpful and friendly. They have a descent selection of reasonably snacks. The coffee was fantastic. Apparently they just switched to Caffe Vita which is all organic free trade coffee and tastes great! I liked my Iced Caramel Macchiato and I will definitely be back soon!

Had a great double shot of espresso here. Very well done on their Linea. Good atmosphere and plenty of room for gatherings.

Well crafted espresso, but drip coffee was too weak. The shop is changing over to Café Vita beans shortly. Pastries are fresh and well-​sourced, but everything seems to be quite expensive when compared to the nearby competition.
Baristas are friendly, the atmosphere is cool & relaxed, and music choices contribute to that. Sofas are comfy and there is plenty of table space for working on my laptop. While Wifi is free, the internet connection has been flaky every time I’ve visited. I wish they’d fix that.

Are you kidding! This is now my favorite coffee shop in the PNW. The beans are not your regular beans that you get from any chain place at all, and the customer service is out of this world. I love the fact that they added the new drive-​thru and I recently found out that the owner was previously a barista herself. This goes to show that her love for the coffee world has been in place for decades. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT.

Great place! Fun art that’s rotated so you see new stuff all the time! Great coffee and great service! Seriously! Fun atmosphere, and super versatile! You can go and get some work done or meet up with good friends and catch up! Love this place!

Recommend this place 100%. Baristas are really nice (emily is the best) and always have great coffee.

Extremely friendly baristas, great environment to get work done, and amazing coffee! This place is your go to relaxation and coffee stop.

Normandy Perk now has their signs up, and it has become my go to place for grading papers and sipping. Such a relaxing place with background music that fits well in the background but won’t bore you. Plus, I finally remembered to get my Normandy Perk perk today which was $ 1 off my fav drink or a free 16oz drip. Anyone who signs up for Normandy Perk email notifications (which don’t come that often) can get the same coupon.

Just tried them with regular drip coffee and it is very good coffee. The barista was very good and it looks like a nice selection of things to eat. They are just starting out but so far so good. Nice to have a good coffee place close by.

Good coffee
Very friendly baristas
Good eats
Rich décor

A great place to meet up with friends, Normandy Perk is a new addition to the Normandy Park Towne Center. Nice atmosphere, comfortable seating, great original artwork on the walls, and great coffee! We’ll certainly be back!