The Muse Whiskey Bar & Coffee Shop

"Wow! The ambiance in every room - including the restroom, is jaw-droppingly astounding! The history that comes with this remarkable Weyerhaeuser building is also fascinating. Getting here can be confusing with the surrounding construction, but once you make it the views of Jetty Island, Possession Sound, and the marina are well worth it! During the morning and day time hours the north side of the building is open and serves as the cafe with coffee, breakfast and bakery items, and limited libations. No full bar options, so our hopes of bloody Maria's and espresso martinis were crushed. We did get the champagne flight, which was fine. It's counter style ordering, so no table service and it's seat yourself. Mostly quaint and intimate 2-seater or solo seat options in the auxiliary rooms, and couches in the main room with a glorious fireplace. Service was ok. All but one barista gave off vibes like they'd rather be anywhere else but there, especially when their self-service water pitcher went empty. Asking for it to be filled in a 'so sorry to bother' way didn't soften or solicit a friendly or service based response with the gal behind the counter. However, when (what seemed to be the owners) were checking in, the demeanor and tone flipped a 180, which is why I'm giving only 3 stars. I'm hoping the unfriendly and slightly pretentious interactions were a one-off, and will try again for an evening visit. Lots of walk in to-go coffee orders, and more working/study in sweats clientele than expected but it was comfortable to be in a casual environment. Not sure the food is what will bring me back (aside from being deterred by service), but I'm willing to see if The Muse can match the wonder of the amazing atmosphere they've preserved."

"Really cozy and fun speakeasy atmosphere. The bartenders are very attentive and talented and there is a great drink selection but they will help with suggestions if desired. The drinks are more expensive but they are stronger than your usual bar so it's worth it (if you like to taste the alcohol). It's a great location by the water."

"Very relaxed dining atmosphere, it’s definitely a menu to share and nibble, cozy atmosphere, each room in the dining area is set up like small parlors with space for two parties per room (2) the larger room I believe has seating for more. If you don’t like anyone listening to your convo this probably wouldn’t be for you! Seating is close together so there’s plenty of opportunity to be nosey. I saw someone online recommended the dark walnut whiskey espresso and it was amazing. I don’t even like whiskey! Menu is small, definitely for two people probably spending around $100. Want to come back at sunset in the summer and have one of their G&T. Staff was very friendly. Plenty of parking."

"Been here twice in two weeks. My cappuccino was made exceptionally well. Small plates and food is great. They can get pretty busy for dinner, so make sure you have the time. Each specific room has some historical references. Place has much history. Definitely had Speakeasy vibes, see attached picture/video for the wine vault."

"We discovered this spot on social media and decided to give it a try. Space in the speakeasy style bar is very limited, so a reservation is pretty much a just. It's a 20 dollar per person deposit, which will be deducted from your final check. You'll be rewarded with a more intimate, private atmosphere. Once we arrived we were led into the bar area which is a separate from the rest of the restaurant. The cocktails on the menu are categorized by base spirit. They have a few people making drinks at the same time, so wait time is short. The drinks are also made and presented well. One thing, the tap water they serve tasted too much of chlorine, so we ordered Sparkling water instead. The small bites we had with the drinks were very good, too. I preferred the salmon nuggets over the bone marrow. Pricing is definitely on the higher side, especially since the place is pretty far out and a lot of construction going on at the time of our visit. We'd love to come back and explore the other parts of the restaurant, too."