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    4th Ave Espresso Bar

    4.2 (95 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Macarons, Bakeries
    Closed • 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    4TH AVE ESPRESSO BAR ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    Almond croissant and chai tea latte
    Claya C.

    We stayed at Fairmont and this is a much better spot for breakfast after checking the menu of The George. Almost croissant was ok but too sweet for me. We had salmon lox it was cold and the bagel was dry. Do not recommend. Coffee and chai tea latte was average.

    Vince R.

    Coffee was good but the pastries tasted day old and dry. If the pastry was fresh would have been another star or two for sure.

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    Fatima E.

    I ordered an almond croissant and a cup of their regular brew. The nice girl behind the counter recommended the almond croissant enthusiastically, and for good reason. It was delicious! The cafe is cozy with both bench and stool seating, some of which are by the full length windows facing the city. Would definitely return on my next visit to Seattle. The location is a few minutes walk to the Harbor.

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    Michael A.

    I always enjoy checking out new coffee shops, so I was excited when I saw this one near me. I was surprised to see macarons and several breakfast items. The shop was clean and I liked that the menu was simple and straight forward with some coffee and tea options. Although the pastry I got was a bit in the dry side, the cold brew was pretty tasty. Price is likely comparable to Starbucks and other coffee shops. I do wish they had more signature items during my visit for me to try. Regardless, I would come back.

    Always empty daily and they never seem to replenish them.
    Ching C.

    This cafe and this hotel (connected to the Fairmont Olympic in Seattle) has been horrific for the entirety of the week we've stayed here. Every morning they run out of cups for coffee (today we got one of the last 12 oz cups) and they always show empty display cases of sandwiches or pastries (and the stuff that's left are all "spoken for" - meaning they're already sold to other customers). There aren't even that many people here in town for Thanksgiving week when the City is virtually empty, and mind you, it's only 9:30 am or so whenever we drop in for food and coffee! Very disappointed with our stay and the choices for food, especially because we had a $72 food credit each morning in connection with our 5-day stay because we are Amex Platinum cardholders and paid a premium to book our room through the Amex Travel portal. We had a very difficult time using our credit each morning and it was definitely not the platinum travel experience we are accustomed to with other Fine Resorts and Hotel experiences. Very frustrated!

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    Karim G.

    Amazing coffee place! We were on our way to a different coffee place when we found this place next to our hotel. We came for a conference so we needed a lot of coffee and good coffee. Their breakfast options are amazing...especially the croissant sandwich. Great spot to stop if in the area.

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    Alexa D.

    This cafe is pretty good. We ordered breakfast sandwiches and found both (one bagel, one croissant) to be a bit sweet. My latte was mediocre, but my fiancé liked his black coffee. If I came back, I would try the quiche. The guy working the counter was great--he was quick and kind. The shop is following all appropriate COVID restrictions, complete with sanitized pens.

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    Carmen V.

    The best seasonal danish I have ever eaten or remember. It was flaky, sweet and sour, melting in your mouth kind of pastry. Also their croissants are flakey and delicious. Capuccinos were great. This coffee shop is in the Fairmont Olympic hotel premises and also accessible from the street which makes it very frequented. Small space but packed with somehow Art Deco charm. My colleagues also complimented the color palette and also having real newspapers to read, like in the old cafes.

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    1 year ago

    Very efficient spot for a quick coffee and sandwich! I had a cortado and an egg croissant which was lovely. I would return

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    Staff is always friendly, the kind that remember your name and drink. Food is excellent. Their signature latte is my go to!

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    7 months ago

    Friendly staff, La Colombe coffee and great pastries. I just wish they were open later in the day!

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    Super cute coffee shop in Downtown Seattle. The interior is really elegant and the pastries are delicious. Nice baristas.

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    Delicious coffee (I had 2 back to back) and super friendly service. I will order the coffee they use for my own home brews.

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    4 years ago

    The rosy cheek latte is so good! It's peppermint and rose. Not too sweet and the peppermint isn't overpowering. A perfect sip.

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    Friendly service and delicious breakfast croissants. Super cute place to sit and enjoy a cappuccino or some jet lag tea!

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