A Visit to the Volunteer Park Cafe

 We visited another incredible cafe/bakery in Seattle, and this one is near Volunteer Park. Volunteer Park Cafe and Pantry has artisan pastries you don't want to miss. This neighborhood cafe was bustling when we went and is a coffee shop, store, cafe, and a bakery, all in one. The pastry case made it hard to choose, but I selected a slice of the Matilda Cake, a chocolate layered cake named from the movie, Matilda. My sons ordered pieces of Focaccia. Then I saw my husband get in line with a can of red wine and I asked him to please buy me a Lavender Shortbread cookie, too. This turned out to be a wise decision, considering how good that cookie was. 

We found a table near the window and we shared our goodies. The cake was scrumptious and fudgy, with its multiple layers of chocolate cake and frosting. The cookie had a soft and crumbly shortbread with subtle lavender and sea salt flavors throughout. The bite I had of the Focaccia was also amazing, and I have a feeling anything you get here will be solid. The sips of wine I had also paired really well with the cake! If you find yourself anywhere near this cafe, stop in and get something. 

After trying some indulgent treats at the Volunteer Park Cafe, we drove a couple of minutes to the park and climbed the water tower. This tower was built in 1906 and has 107 winding stairs to the top, where you'll find a 360-degree view of Seattle, Bellevue, and the surrounding area. This attraction is free and I've always thought it to be quite underrated. The day we visited was mostly clear and the views of Downtown Seattle were so nice! Then we walked to the Conservatory to take some photos of the exterior. 

Our family had a such a nice afternoon exploring Volunteer Park area and the cafe. We hadn't visited in years, and it was great to be back at this wonderful Seattle park! 

Have you ever visited Volunteer Park or the Volunteer Park Cafe and Pantry? Leave a comment below! 

Volunteer Park Cafe 

1501 17th Ave E 

Seattle WA 

Volunteer Park 

1247 15th Ave E 

Seattle, WA