[2] In addition to coffee drinks, the menu has included almond croissants and other baked goods, as well as soups, salads, and sandwiches.

"[6] In his 2014 article "36 Hours in Seattle", David Laskin of The New York Times wrote, "If you're flagging, grab a table at Zeitgeist Coffee and settle in for a macchiato and ginger molasses cookie while you peruse arts and events listings in the rack of local weeklies and magazines.

"[7]In 2015, Matt Viser of The Boston Globe said, "Zeitgeist Coffee is among the top places in Seattle to sit for a cup.

"[9] Donald Olson of Frommer's gave the business two out of three stars and wrote, "This spacious European-style coffeehouse in Pioneer Square is an urban oasis and cultural hub that serves up film screenings and rotating exhibits by local artists along with its popular Italian beans, illy Caffe.

"[11] Ben Bolch included the business in the Los Angeles Times' 2022 overview of "the best places to eat, sleep, watch football and have fun in Pac-12 country" and said, "Being in Seattle, you're going to expect amazing coffee.