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Tucked away in downtown Bothell sits a charming bistro known simply as The Cottage. This local gathering space is a coffee shop and brunch spot by day and a farm-to-table eatery by night, and it’s a highly underrated treasure. The next time you find yourself in the area, try to snag a spot on the beautiful patio and prepare to be impressed.

You'll find The Cottage at 10029 NE 183rd Street, where it has been since its 2017 opening.
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A lot has changed since then -- for the better.
It all started when owners Matt and Valerie Quest decided to create a new coffee concept, known as Quest Coffee.
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Quest Coffee was inspired by the family's former au pair, who is from Brazil. The au pair’s family owned coffee farms in Brazil and were struggling to keep operations moving. The Quests flew down to Brazil, met with the farmers, and developed Quest Coffee as a way to use all the beans in small batch roasting in a way that benefited the farmers. They also started a profit sharing program with the farmers to help them earn a living wage.
The Cottage first opened as a coffee shop, but it wasn't long before it expanded.
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It became a community gathering place to sell Quest Coffee, local wine, beer, and spirits, and farm-to-table cuisine. When current conditions allow, it's also a space perfect for hosting local musicians.
After all the events of the past year unfolded, The Cottage revealed its new covered, heated deck for year-round outdoor dining.
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The finished product turned out better than the team could have imagined.
The covered outdoor seating is warm, inviting, and decked out with lights and decor.
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The team has truly created a beautiful bit of normalcy in these strange times.
The menu here rotates seasonally, using fresh, local ingredients whenever possible.
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Dinner includes classic bistro fare like charcuterie, soups, salads, sandwiches, and a rotating handmade pasta.
Breakfast and lunch are also served here daily, and the morning and mid-day menus are both exceptional.
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The Cinnamon Vanilla Griddle Cakes taste as delightful as they smell, and the house-made scones are out of this world.
There are a few menu items that always stick around, like the Cottage Burger, a Waygu beef patty with Beecher’s cheese, onion jam, and arugula.
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Just make sure to leave plenty of room for dessert.
The Cottage is currently open every day but Monday, although hours vary.
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Reservations can be made online, and they're highly recommended. As you can imagine, the patio seating fills up fast.

Intrigued? Learn more about this local gem and make your reservation here.

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10029 NE 183rd St, Bothell, WA 98011, USA