5 Affordable Cafes in Downtown, Spokane WA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 5 cafes in Downtown, Spokane WA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers affordable cafes and coffee spots in Downtown Spokane, WA, for coffee, breakfast, lunch and pastries without spending much. It helps people looking for a cheap, comfortable place to work or meet friends. Each place is chosen by its Google price range first and then ranked by rating. Five qualifying businesses were considered. Hours, addresses and accessibility details come from Google listings, and review remarks are summarized as what reviewers mention.
#1
Little Garden Cafe
★ 4.6 (687 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Little Garden Cafe is a coffee shop on West Northwest Boulevard with a 4.6 Google rating from 687 reviews. It is open daily from 7 am to 4 pm and serves breakfast and lunch. Google lists dine-in, takeaway, wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet, and a space that works for laptop work. Reviewers mention cinnamon rolls, a veggie quiche, a generous chicken Caesar salad, and a quiet room for long conversations.
Best for: Breakfast, lunch and a quiet table
- Address
- 2901 W Northwest Blvd, Spokane, WA 99205, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–4 pm
#2
Vanilla & Honey Espresso
★ 4.9 (74 Google reviews)Coffee stand$1–10 per person
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Vanilla & Honey Espresso is a coffee stand on West Pacific Avenue with a 4.9 Google rating from 74 reviews. It is open daily from 6 am, closing at 6 pm, and opens at 7 am on Sundays. Google lists takeaway, debit and credit card payments, and NFC mobile payments. Reviewers mention drinks where each flavor can be tasted without much sweetness, a lavender white mocha, and a patient, friendly barista. A few raised concerns about the area around the stand.
Best for: Flavored espresso drinks to go
- Address
- 7 W Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA 99202, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–6 pm; Mon 6 am–6 pm; Sat 6 am–6 pm; Sun 7 am–6 pm; Thu 6 am–6 pm; Tue 6 am–6 pm; Wed 6 am–6 pm
#3
Madeleine's Cafe & Patisserie
★ 4.4 (1,007 Google reviews)French restaurant$10–20 per person
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Madeleine's Cafe & Patisserie is a French restaurant on West Main Avenue with a 4.4 Google rating from 1,007 reviews. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 8 am to 2 pm and closed on Mondays. Google lists dine-in, takeaway, outdoor seating and a wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet, with breakfast, lunch, coffee, beer and wine. Reviewers mention a cozy setting with window seating, friendly staff and avocado toast, while others said some pastries were burned or dry.
Best for: Brunch with window seating
- Address
- 415 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–2 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–2 pm; Sun 8 am–2 pm; Thu 8 am–2 pm; Tue 8 am–2 pm; Wed 8 am–2 pm
#4
Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters
★ 4.5 (135 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–20 per person
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Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters is a coffee shop on North Wall Street with a 4.5 Google rating from 135 reviews. It is open weekdays from 6 am to 5 pm and on weekends from 8 am to 2 pm. Google lists breakfast, dine-in, takeaway, outdoor seating, Wi-Fi and restrooms. Reviewers mention cold brew, a bacon, egg and gouda croissant, veggie breakfast burritos, and a barista who found a tea that suited a picky customer.
Best for: Cold brew and breakfast burritos
- Address
- 122 N Wall St, Spokane, WA 99201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–5 pm; Mon 6 am–5 pm; Sat 8 am–2 pm; Sun 8 am–2 pm; Thu 6 am–5 pm; Tue 6 am–5 pm; Wed 6 am–5 pm
#5
Rocket Bakery
★ 4.4 (469 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$10–20 per person
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Rocket Bakery is a bakery and cake shop on West 1st Avenue with a 4.4 Google rating from 469 reviews. It is open daily from 7 am to 4 pm and offers dine-in and takeaway, with coffee and breakfast. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet, along with free and paid street parking and card payments. Reviewers mention a coconut bread, bagels with lox, and wraps for eating on the run. Other reviewers raised concerns about slow service and drink orders.
Best for: Bagels, bread and grab-and-go food
- Address
- 1325 W 1st Ave, Spokane, WA 99201, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–4 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 cafes in Downtown, Spokane WA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google price range of ₹600 or less per person, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Vanilla & Honey Espresso opens at 6 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Little Garden Cafe ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 687 reviews. Vanilla & Honey Espresso is second at 4.9 from 74 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Spokane WA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Vanilla & Honey Espresso, at 6 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Little Garden Cafe $10–20; Vanilla & Honey Espresso $1–10; Madeleine's Cafe & Patisserie $10–20; Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters $1–20; Rocket Bakery $10–20.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Little Garden Cafe and Rocket Bakery.
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