Sip and Ship

Love having this cute little coffee shop and shipping center nearby. It is great for dropping off packages through ups or fedex. They are always very friendly when I have visited. The retail section has lots of fun stationery and other products for gift giving.

I also enjoy their coffee and pastry selection. They even have sandwiches which are quite good when toasted!

I went there to get some documents notarized today and the notary wouldn't do it because the fields for notary info were wrong. I told her she could just write it in the ample space I left for the notary info, but she said she was uncomfortable doing that.

This is the same document I've gotten notarized before for my kids to travel internationally with their grandmother. It's the exact same document, just with different dates. I've even gotten it notarized at this exact same place with a different notary.

After she refused, I told her we could just take it somewhere else. She told me they probably won't do it either. We went to The Mailbox where they notarized it without issue.

Ever had that doubt? What if it was cheaper to send via USPS or what if that other service got there faster? This place solves the question because you can COMPARE prices & speed, buy a local item to throw in with your package to aunt Barbara, & get a cappuccino while you're doing it. Pretty great.

I really wanted to like this place - how convenient is it to be able to send Fedex, UPS, USPS all at one place, and order coffee too? Though the people there are friendly in general; unfortunately I found them to be VERY dishonest. They charged me 35% more than what would have cost me at a local post office without being transparent about the fee EVEN THOUGH I HAD SPECIFICALLY ASKED whether they had the same price as USPS! Do yourself a favor and go to the local post offices instead.

I had a package that I needed to send through a USPS priority mail flat rate box. Called ahead specifically to ask them "do you charge the same price as postal offices if I send USPS mail with you". The guy that replied me said "Yes, we do USPS here" (now thinking back I think he purposely avoided my direct question) - I then followed up and asked again "So it'll be the same price no matter I send through you or the post offices?" and GOT A SECOND "YES" from him.

Then I went to the store to send my box - tuned out they are charging a priority Medium box for almost $23! That is a 35% up charge from $17.05 that is charged at the local post offices!

You could have been honest with me regarding the charge. This is such disappointingly dishonest business and it really gave me some sour taste. I used to come by to get coffee sometimes now I'll actively avoid them. Reading through some previous reviews from others I realized that many ppl had been surprised by these fees as well. What I dislike is that they weren't transparent as they claimed to be. Say how much fee you are charging without trying to hide it or dodging the questions! Then we as customers can decide whether your service is worth this fee.

Sip and ship is amazing! I had to get a stack of documents notarized and witnessed quickly and they were super professional and helped me through the whole process, also got them mailed out for me. I love the coffee shop and gifts too they offer. Such a wonderful business!

Wish I visited sooner! I had to ship six large boxes because I was moving out of Seattle. I had a ton of questions, and the Sip and Ship Ballard team was super transparent and accommodating in making it a smooth experience. I wasn't in a rush to receive the boxes, but 5/6 boxes arrived to my intended destination in great condition within two days, with the 6th box scheduled to arrive tomorrow. It also ended up costing me a couple hundred dollars less than I expected. Thanks for the help!

This place is a toss up for me. I love the staff. They are so nice. They have some fun curio presents, and the bakery is numm numm! But their rates are ridiculous for anything I have attempted on the shipping/office side. Post office boxes are $150 for 3 months (vs $140 for a year at the post office). Faxing is $1.50 a sheet, and I had 2 stacks of insurance paperwork, each at least 15-17 pages. No freaking way could I afford them for what I need, which is a shame b/c i'd rather support them than the chains.

Sip and Ship is such a godsend. I have had a few stressful personal situations over the past few years where I have had to get something notarized and mail it in a hurry and just haven't had the emotional energy or time to wait on an endless line at the post office. Sip and Ship has notary and mailing services and I am in and out quickly. Yes there is a markup on certain services but sometimes it is just worth it. Staff is so helpful and kind and it's just a pleasant environment. And you can get a delicious coffee or cute gift on your way out. I am so glad to be near the Ballard location!

I've used Sip and Ship for shipping, inventory management + fulfillment, and mailbox services since 2014. Diana and her team are exceptional -- professional, efficient, and bring great energy to their work and to the shop(s). The coffee shop + boutique is really well curated and always full of good fuel + treasures. Highly recommend as a personal and business resource!

Just a treasure of a place! When we moved out of Seattle one of the things we really missed was Sip and Ship! So much better than any combination of FedEx UPS and USPS! Really a gem.