Queen Bee Cafe

I agree with all the other reviews I read about this place:
Good quality crumpets and coffee
A bit pricey with small portions
A nice place to hang out with friends or read/​use a lap top
The royal hot chocolate is SUPER SWEET. I’d only recommend it if you have a insatiable sweet tooth.
If I happened to be in the area of this café or its other location in Queen Anne, I’d go, but because of the portion and price, I probably won’t make a regular habit of it.

I love this place!
The crumpiwches are scrumptious, the staff is friendly, the place is cute, the music is just at the right level to allow for study or conversation, and there is free WiFi!
And if all of the above failed to convince, get this: 100% of the profits go towards local charities! This means that not will your belly enjoy the food, but you will also feed your soul!
I absolutely love the BLT & Egg crumpwich. The basil aioli is crack! The flavor balance is so amazing, I’m always left wishing for more!
One superb detail is that crumpwiches come with your choice of salad, sweet potato chips or cup of fruits! I always go for the fruits, because it makes me feel like I’m also being healthy (hahaha!).
If I had one request to make this place perfect would be that they offer diet sodas.

I stumbled upon Queen Bee and had to come home to read more about this amazing gem. Crumpets were to die for and the coffee was nothing short of excellence. I went during morning happy hour (around 9:30) and I received 50% off my order.
Also, 100% of profits goes to a local charity.
Quite heavenly.

I ate here yesterday with a couple friends, the workers were nice, but the food was subpar. I ordered a mocha and a salmon Caesar salad. The salmon wasn’t very good quality and they didn’t put any Parmesan cheese in my salad. The mocha was okay, but not the best I’d ever had. Was really disappointed because of previous high ratings, will not return. I payed way too much for the quality I receive

Loved the Blackberry Crumble crumpet and my son wolfed down his BLT + Avocado crumpwich. The espresso was good too. Very friendly and helpful (to a first-​time staring at the menu) staff. Definitely will return when in the area.

Queen Bee Café is a super cute café that specializes in crumpets. I made the mistake of coming here for lunch, thus the 3-​star rating. I think this place would be a lot more charming for an afternoon coffee and snack. The food portions are pretty small and the crumpet sandwiches are kind of expensive, so I didn’t feel like it was a very satisfying lunch. I had the caramel chocolate smores crumpets, which was really good but a bit overwhelmingly sweet. I couldn’t really taste the caramel and I think it would’ve been good to have some strawberries or some other fruit to break up the sweetness. The crumpets are thinner and less dense than the crumpets from the Crumpet Shop down in Pike Place Market.
I was really impressed that 100% of Queen Bee Café’s profit goes to charity and I was also really impressed by the thoughtful design that goes into every single detail of this place. Everything within the décor seems to fit into the bee theme (hive patterns on the upholstery and door). The staff were friendly and courteous, and they were very apologetic that my crumpets took so long to make because they had to run next door for the marshmallows. It looks like it would be a great place to chill and study/​do some work, meet up with friends for an afternoon snack, or just hide out by yourself and devour a decadent 1,000-calorie caramel chocolate smore treat.

Who knew you could do so much with a crumpet?!
I’d never actually eaten a crumpet before. I thought they were boring and stuffy and served with high tea.
But at Queen Bee, I ate mine as a smoked turkey, avocado & Beecher’s «crumpwich». Also available: desert «crumples» and crumpets topped with all kinds of savory combinations (turkey pot pie!?). I love a good play on words, especially when combined with an adorable and delicious lunch.
Also, the coffee is excellent. Crumpets & coffee is greater than tea & crumpets any day.
Thanks Queen Bee for introducing me to crumpets, and making them trendy and fun!

That was an amazing brunch crumpets are phenomenal, smoked salmon was awesome and omg profits go to charity. Best lattes in town. Great service. I will be back for another brunch date with the wifey.

My boyfriend and I came here on a late afternoon, around 1:30−2pm and we were surprised at how there’s quite some people there. We mostly see people on their laptops studying for finals, meetings, and some lounging around reading the daily paper. We never had a crumpet before and I’ve always wanted to go for some time, but school got in the way. Now that I’m currently on break, it was finally my chance to try it out before I leave for the holidays. :)
Usually when we try something new, we usually get something sweet (like chocolate related because I always have a sweet tooth), but before our visit, we constantly check on Unilocal and Instagram to see what’s good and we always see that the Beecher’s & Berries crumpets were quite popular, so we decided to try that along with the Royal Hot Chocolate.
The crumpets were really delicious. I love that they included cheese under the berries to make it that unique flavor. Since my boyfriend and I already had lunch before we came here, it was perfect that it wasn’t that big and we each ate one and shared the hot chocolate and it definitely filled us up. The price for the two were reasonable. Especially the Beecher’s & Berries because it has mixed berries such as strawberries, blueberries, and I think blackberry jam if I’m not mistaken. The presentation was really nice, I love their black rectangle plate because I’m so used to seeing a bunch of white plates everywhere. The black plates makes the café even more unique.
The two servers that were helping us were really friendly and very welcoming! The vibe was great and their interior is amazing too. What I love about this café and I don’t see it a lot either was that 100% of their profits go to charity. I’ll definitely be back and try more of their crumpets and maybe even their crumpwiches too. This café is an A+ in my book!

I love pretty much everything about Queen Bee Café. This place isn’t too far to walk to from my place, it’s clean and offers high quality food (bakery, salad, crumpets! and coffee). Plus, the crumpets aren’t too common to find in Seattle (I only know of a few places that make them fresh). And. the final thing that won me over: 100% of Queen Bee Café’s profit goes to select charity. This quarter, for example, their profit goes to Arboretum Foundation. You’d think this place must look somewhat like a hippie’s hang out, but really not so at all. It’s a nice, modern café. and not too crowded at all.
I had their BLT + Egg Crumpwich (crumpet sandwich) and though it didn’t look huge… it was actually a decent size. After finishing my crumpwich… I was so satisfied and tempted to crawl back in my bed: P…it was that filling. It comes with your choice of side salad, sweet potato chips or fresh cup of fruits (mix of grapes, strawberries, and berries). They have different options, both sweet and savory crumpets and I can’t wait to try more of their other savory crumpets. In my next visit, I probably will either try their duck confit or beecher’s cheese and berries crumpets.
Most people who come here grab some sort of crumpets and coffee. However, they also have bakeries/​pastries from local neighborhood as well as some soup, if you want to eat other things other than crumpets, too.

Cutest little place! New and tastefully decorated. Great menu choices! No gluten free options really but totally flexible to adjust meals to be gluten free very glad we came by!

Came here with a friend because of the good reviews! I was a little disappointed that it wasn’t as good as everybody else reviewed it to be. To be fair, I really liked the décor and it seemed like a great place to study! I only came here to get food and didn’t get their coffee. Everybody raved about their crumpets, so I was looking forward to it! Personally, I thought that it was a little expensive for what you got (quantity and quality). The crumpet sandwich was quite small, but it definitely wasn’t as soft and flavorful as the crumpets I’ve had before.
Again, I will say that the place is super bright and would be a great place to study and catch up with a friend. Plus the staff was friendly! I’ll have to come back again and try their coffee… or maybe another crumpet sandwich to make another review.

Very creative place and they give a lot of money to charity! Check it out!

100% profits benefit local charities, awesome friendly staff, nice open space to hang out or get work done, plenty of free street parking, and the choice of savory or sweet crumpets to boot. Super happy with this find! For some reason I had always thought of crumpets of being more like a biscuit, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked these. Its more like a small pancake, but not as sweet… My friend had the pork cubano and I had the blt with fried egg crumpwich… Both were amazing and came with a choice of sides, and nothing was left by the time we were through. Yum. The blackberry cobbler crumpet will be my next to try… But oh, the doughnuts here are hugomongous and made fresh next door… I haven’t tried those yet, but I hear they are worth the calories. Can’t wait to try more. :)

I’ve returned to Queen Bee multiple times since my first review, and the experience has mostly held up to my initial impression. It’s still a lovely space staffed by sweet people who serve great food! I visited last weekend and ordered the salmon pesto and pumpkin pie crumpets, which I’ve had before and loved, and my boyfriend ordered the peanut butter and banana. I noticed that the crumpets seemed quite a bit smaller and not as fluffy. A permanent change or a fluke? The ingredients were otherwise the same and tasty as ever. I ordered a chai latte for the first time, and OH MY GOD it is the main reason that my review stays at five stars. It’s the chai I’ve been waiting for — spicy and sweet and addictive as hell. I will always order the large from now on.
Edit: Sadly, I have discovered that the perfect chai is from a box, BUT I still love this place to death so whatever.

Shut. The. Blank. UP.
Crumpets. Yep, crumpets. As in «tea and…» As in the Queen of England, sticking my pinky out when I drink my tea — only these crumpets are accessible to all us commoners. And they’re freakin’ out of this world delicious!
I had had them with butter before — and their butter shouldn’t even be called butter, because it’s so much better than even the best gourmet butters we have on the east coast. But most recently, I had crumpets with peanut butter and banana. And they threw some honey in there just for kicks and giggles. Sheer breakfast perfection.
Loved their coffee as well and the kicked back, easy atmosphere (but then again, #Seattle) — and the person who was working the counter was super nice. Great way to start my day!

Cuteness for a good cause!
I love this little spot. its small yet bright and open. Menu is short and sweet. Crumpets!!! Yummmmmmm. And coffee of course! And 100% of their profits goes to charity. How can you NOT love it?!
They also have caffeine! Cappuccinos are great. They have almond milk too! The vibe is perfect if you want a quaint coffee shop to meet someone. Or work from it!
Best part? Crumpets! I’ve had a few of their crumpets. And mind you, they are small yet super filling. I have yet to finish more than one. I have had their berry crumpets. So beautiful! Also had their duck confit. Very rich and filling. Its no bigger than a small pancake but the richness makes up for it. Plus, I believe in tasting. Don’t need to overdose on beautiful things. Just need to taste and savor! And I do just that when I’m here!

This corner café is very cute. I love the bee theme. They sell primarily espresso beverages + crumpets. Not too many other spots around here does that. It’s like super fancy crumpets! They have a list of savory, sweet, and crumpet sandwiches. Each order of the first two comes w/​two crumpets. I got the mix n match to try two different ones for $ 7.25. The smoked salmon pesto was good! Beechers and Berries not bad either. They’re not very big though. My boyfriend got the Cuban crumpet sandwich and a side of chowder. $ 10.45. Chowder was heavy per it usually is. The sandwich was not bad, but very greasey. I think I prefer the crumpets w/​toppings instead.
Good spot. Would return!

Everything that Queen Bee Café is doing is terrific.
Queen Bee is connected to Aegis (assisted living for seniors) and is owned by the same owner. I have a special place in my heart for our elders and when I heard that he had opened Queen Bee in memory of his own mother who ailed from Alzheimers AND donates all the profits to a new charity each quarter, I knew I had to stop in.
Small and quaint, with nice natural lighting, it’s the perfect café set-​up. There’s a lot of small tables so walking around can be a little tight if it’s busy.
I was helped at the counter by a great guy; so personable. They have alternate milks like almond, and are serving up a tasty latte with them.
QB specializes in crumpets, and they’re pretty good! Smaller and yellow in color versus what I’m used to, they were rich (and buttery!) I topped mine with duck confit & fried shallots and had their corn soup. The duck was a little over-​seasoned, and the corn soup was a little underseasoned – what’s a girl to do? You guessed it, I started throwing the duck into the soup haha and it was perfect.
If it was closer to me, I would definitely pop in regularly. I’m happy to support businesses with great missions like theirs.

Cute café that donates 100% of their profits to charity! How could you not support this place? It’s nestled in central district. I’ve never had a crumpet before which is why this place kind of intrigued me.
I got a small mocha and the Beechers and berries crumpets. My bf got the avocado turkey crumpwich and the mushroom cream soup (which came with a choice of toasted crumpet or crackers). I was pleasantly surprised at how the cheese and berries went together! Great combo of savory and sweet. Ps they also use local jam on it. The crumpwich was also pretty filling and the avocado really made the sandwich. The mushroom soup had finely chopped mushrooms (I was hoping for chunks) but it was 12oz for a small. Quite a serving! I think crackers would have been a better choice than a toasted crumpet for the soup.
Great space with a few tables and cute honeycomb décor. Baristas were nice and served us our food when it was ready. Next on the list is definitely the blackberry crumpet!