Bulldog News

I tried cappuccino, latte and blueberry scone. Coffee was quite stronger. It has unique smell and a different taste from other places. Scone was awesome. They have outdoor tables you can sit and enjoy the coffee, however, the tables weren’t that clean. Bird drooled all over.
Service was good, nothing to complain about.

Customer service is not knowledgable about products. Used to love this spot, but has gone down hill recently. Park out front always has bums peeing or doing drugs. Coffee is always sour. Sad this place is not what it used to be. Must have changed management for the worst.

Five stars for great hand pulled expresso latte! This is the real deal everyone. Staff were great and friendly! They make you feel so welcomed there. Their sizes are a lot larger than other places. I had an 8oz latte iced and it felt like a 12oz. I also ordered an iced 12oz latte and it was given in a larger cup that was much more than a 12oz. This place is great!
To get free lattes: I downloaded the app «DealTapp» and was granted a free 8oz latte. Enjoy. :)

I’ve been overlooking this gem! Got an amazing (ethically sourced!) Americano here and a card made by a local artist. Cozy atmosphere. Will definitely support this shop more often.

I ordered an Alpine and they gave me something completely different. It had a much stronger and bitter coffee flavour than usual. When I told them that it was not what I had ordered/​paid for, their response was «we are sorry» accompanied by a very uncomfortable silence. I’m not going back to this place, I was not even complaining about it, it bothered me that they didn’t handle their mistake in a professional way.

Probably the best place to grab a morning bagel on your way to work/​class in the area. Very nice and approachable man will warm up your bagel if you request. I pair my bagels with a mocha. Do highly recommend!

I am glad I got their alpine this morning. I have class in 30 min and I didn’t want to walk that far up the ave so the location is perfect for me. The barista was nice and quick with my order. I thought over $ 3 for 8oz cup was a bit expensive but I really can’t complain because of the convenient location. I guess it could be noisy since the door remains open so the street noise gets right in. I sat a bit on the community table with a globe in the middle and that felt a bit special.

The coffee is cheap, they’ve got a great magazine selection, but I just can’t get passed the owner. I’ve been in the store twice now when the he has verbally abused or been inappropriate with the female staff. When I asked for dog magazines, I was presented with several, including a couple that looked suspiciously like they targeting people who engage in «dog fighting.» Yep, dog fighting. I’m not giving my money to a business that promotes the abuse of animals run by a man who actively abuses his (female) staff.

I walked by this place regularly when I was in school. They have The New York Times stocked in their streetside rack, which is awesome. It’s a great paper.
The main reason I give this place five stars is that it’s a gun-​free environment. I’m heartened to know that they’d take this stand. When I shop or eat I want to do so safely, without having to worry about who around me might be armed. I hope more businesses will exercise their right to enforce terms of entry and keep their facilities safe for everyone.

I love stopping in and browsing through the magazines — with a cold lemonade on a hot day. Great place to find thoughtful, unique, inexpensive gifts.

A reason why I didn’t feel so bad about my midterms today.
Almond croissant? Helloooo~ Absolutely delicious. I love Bakery Nouveau’s twice baked almond croissant, but those things are monstrous in size, and a bit far from where I live. This place had just the right size. And when the kind mister warmed the croissant up for me, wow — how is it possible for such beauty to exist? (I realize that these pastries are not made by them, but I am commending them for their choice in partnership.)
And then the chai. The chai. My goodness, the chai…
I am smitten with the chai that was made for me today. I judge a place depending on their chai (because I am a very poor coffee drinker; I prefer teas) and what I had today made me feel so warm and happy, I took my midterms feeling absolutely amazing. (I had the sweet chai, by the way.) I have tried various chais throughout the U-​District and my opinion is that this place makes the best one.
I will definitely be returning — perhaps even earlier in the morning to cozy down and hunker over a good read, sipping and crunching away at the deliciousness that is this place.

Let me set the stage for you.
Monday night. Midterm paper due Tuesday morning. Notes covering 60 pages for other lecture due same day. Cue frantic scrambling and an all-​nighter to finish everything because you have two jobs and a full schedule at school and no time for anything at all. Ever.
So obviously, this morning, half asleep, I desperately needed a good espresso to jolt me awake. I walked over to this convenient little stop on the Ave and the barista behind the counter took me order almost immediately and I got to watch him craft my espresso. Handing me my little cup of triple shot, I breathed in the delicious aroma. Oh sweet Jesus, Mary and Joseph this was exactly what I needed.
And then I took a sip. Oh god. I almost lost it. This is the best espresso you will find on the Ave, for a decent price ($ 2.90). I’m sitting in class, awake, having had the most delicious and full-​bodied espresso I’ve ever tasted in the U District. Don’t go anywhere else for your coffee because nobody else is going to pay nearly as much attention to your beverage as they do here.
Thanks for saving my ass, Bulldog News :)

I love the Bulldog News, every morning they save my life with their uncompromisingly delicious espresso and delightful staff. Their coffee provides the much needed lift for my floral creations.
Thanks a bunch, and see you tomorrow

Such a fun, eclectic store that harkens back to times gone by. Print magazines! Actual newspapers! Who’da thunk it! But the place also makes a mean espresso, and the open air feel of the place makes for a perfect sipping spot while enjoying the fresh cold air. I just wish they had more extensive hours. On more than one occasion I was needing coffee, and would’ve rather had supported Bulldog News than the S-​bucks across the street. But sadly, Bulldog was closed, and S-​bucks wasn’t, and daddy needs his caffeine. So, if you’re looking for a fun place to grab a cup of joe, be surrounded by relics of the publishing industry, and it’s at a normal business-​hour time, I implore you to stop by!

One of my first newsstands I visited in Seattle was Bulldog in the early 1990’s and I have been hooked since. Bulldog and the Pike Place Market newsstand have the widest selection of newspapers, magazines, and college periodicals in the city. Bulldog even has hard to find Native American newspapers and local community college poetry art periodicals. Having a barista and being on a major city bus route is also a big plus.
Located on University Way with the UW behind it, Bulldog might be a little tricky to get to if you’re driving, but there are great for those taking the bus and walking to the University. You can also find street or lot parking within a 5 minute walk (well worth it!). The parking is the only thing preventing me giving Bulldog 5 stars.

Posters, magazines, newspapers, maps and books… you’ll find ‘em all here. Heck, even Cat Fancy is on the shelf! I know because I looked at it. Don’t judge!
Bulldog News is a fantastic store for either grabbing coffee, a snack, or something to read between classes. More than a newsstand, this is a BIG neighborhood store. With a few thousand square feet of retail space, you’ll find something to read at Bulldog News. I was impressed with the variety and feel silly that for years I had thought it might be mostly marketed to UW students because of it’s name and location. Of course it’s a good resource for students but the selection is not limited to the college demographic. Next time I’m in the U Dist I’ll pop by and scan the magazine section. Who gets subscriptions anymore?

One of the main, if not the most important reason I’m visiting Seattle for 10 days: To find the best damn cup of coffee.
I’m more of an espresso drinker, so I went around looking for the best cup of macchiato/​cappuccino in town. Went to a few recommended places, especially up in Capitol Hill… so I’m giving this 5 star review with some sense of awareness.
And sweet beard of Zeus, their double shot macchiato was finely pressed, steamed and poured to perfection. The cup was super strong and bold, yet not horrendously bitter. Their foam perfectly blended with the espresso, and I was able to taste the subtle combination of both.
They have daily trivia questions taken out from current news. Answer it right, and you get 10 cents off on your drink. Plus some karma points for starting off the day feeling like a boss.

He shoots, he scores!
I swear I heard the world cup games aired here last year. Baristas have to stand in the cold b/​c the place is pretty much wide open but it’s easy to breeze by and grab that espresso before heading to campus. I like the coffee and they have a great selection of magazines and newspapers. I like the variety of postcards and cards.

I don’t know where the hell this place gets their pain au chocolat (chocolate croissant) but it is the best one I have ever had in the U.S. and stacks up above many of the ones I had in France. The crust is flaky and messy, the croissant is airy and buttery, and the chocolate is dark and delicious. I wish I could savor it but I really can’t help but inhale.
I love swinging by Bulldog because all of their coffee is fair trade and the baristas are relatively friendly for a coffee shop in the U. District. Lastly, a great selection of magazines and newspapers make this a nice place to browse around and pick-​up niche magazines you can’t get anywhere else.

It took me a while to try this place, because I’d assumed it was more of a newsstand than a coffee shop. Nothing wrong with newsstands, of course, but I’m not much of a magazine person. I’m reluctant to pay $ 7 for last month’s news printed on shiny paper. Besides, I’d been hoping to find some publications from my home country; no luck.
Anyway, coffee. I come here mostly for the drip, to drink while walking to work. The flavor varies a bit from day to day, but it’s always reasonably strong without being bitter, and served at the perfect temperature. Sometimes they offer multiple roasts, and I believe they have a weekly rotating special.
I’ve had the espresso once or twice. Decent, but if you’re taking the time to get an espresso drink, you might as well go into a sit-​down coffee shop and get it in a real cup.
They also advertise whole beans at pretty good prices. I haven’t tried them yet, but I’ll probably pick some up in the near future.

I love to indulge my magazine and international periodicals here! Its got that great urban appeal without the annoyance of ‘stroller-​moms’, ‘seat-​hogs’, and ridiculously long purchasing lines.
Its got a nice mix of students and general passersby. I notice that Bulldog really makes the efforts to carry local/​indie publishing’s.
You can also grab a drink at the small café inside. Coffee is meh, but the fresh squeezed lemonade is fantastic!
Forget Borders/B&N and get some more local taste in the U-​District.

I feel for these news stands that have to battle the likes of Borders and such for business… I’m torn between supporting the local guy that doesn’t offer everything I’m looking for and the big box that has it all and more. What’s a magazine lover to do? For me, I try to support both depending on where I’m at and who’s around.
After grabbing some Thai food and having the need to walk some of it off, I ventured in to Bulldog News. Here’s where they scored with me — a copy of the Canadian version of Snowboard magazine was sitting there with all other the snow sports rags. This is something Borders just wouldn’t carry. Friendly checkout service and bonus points for labeling the day old pastries as vintage pastries. Enjoy!

KILLING TIME, IF YOU GOT IT!
Back in the days when I use to attend the UW and worked at the bookstore I would kill time at Bulldog newstand either between classes or between classes and work. Kind of reminds me of those outside new stands in big cities like NYC but minus the outside part and not on a rolling cart.
I would always go to Barnes and Noble to read some of the magazines but Bulldog News has international magazines. And they had some Filipino Magazines too. I’m a sucker for anything Filipino, you know I’m one of those striving American-​born Pinay trying to reclaim and not forget their roots. haha.