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    Fred Coffee

    4.1 (185 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Carol L.

    Quaint coffee shop in the center of Roosevelt. I enjoyed my morning here and all the staff were very kind and knowledgeable. We ordered two of the three fall seasonal drinks: the Canadian tuxedo latte and the honey badger latte. They're both very unique drinks, although personally I am not a fan of either flavor. My friend enjoyed his spicy badger though. We also ordered a shallot Gruyère pastry which was delicious and the perfect savory for our sweet lattes. The staff told us all the pastries are made in house in collaboration with temple pastries. There is ample seating, lighting, outlets, free wifi, and a clean and large single stall bathroom. Street parking only but you could theoretically park in the Whole Foods and Bartell Drugs structure nearby. I couldn't give it a 5 because the Canadian tuxedo latte I ordered was just too reminiscent of ham, and I did not enjoy liquified ham. I'll have to come by and try their regular signature drinks though.

    Borgia (left) rainbow pony (right)
    Christie L.

    Broadcast Coffee Roasters is a popular cafe located throughout Seattle. Located near Ravenna, they only offered street parking which can be hard to find. When you walk in, you'll notice there's plenty of seating and tables with lots of people doing work while enjoying their coffee. It definitely has a modern contemporary feel to it as well. When we were ordering, we were trying to figure out what to get as their menu didn't have a description for their uniquely named drinks. We asked our server what type of drinks their specials were and unfortunately she didn't know so we had to wait for another server to come and in and explain. We ended up ordering the borgia and a seasonal special called the rainbow pony (I think). The borgia is a latte steeped with orange peels. It was very smooth and I loved the hint of citrus mixed into the drink. The rainbow pony was a cold brew with lavender syrup topped with sparkling water and it was super refreshing for a hot day! It was unfortunate that after a while the syrup settles to the bottom and you end up just sipping straight syrup. I also didn't like that they left the orange peel inside the borgia because then it became very bitter at the end. But if you enjoy it quickly then both amazing drinks! We also ordered their parmesan dill scone and the first time we ordered it our server didn't include it so we had to go back and reorder it. I think I expected it to be warm or at least toasted when we got it, but it was just pulled straight from the display so it was cold. It still tasted good overall, but I do wish it was a little less dry! Overall they had solid coffee and it's a great spot to go to for the vibes!

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    Blessie W.

    Sending an urgent broadcast- check this place out! The bff and I went stopped by before driving up to the Anacortes Ferry Terminal on one rainy weekday morning. We loved how there was nearby street parking, modern decor in the interior, but we were hooked in by the fact that the shop has its own roasting machine!! YES! We also learned that the pastries were made in house as well. It didn't take us too long to order: *the duchess with oat milk ($7 for a 12 oz): espresso, oat milk, orange flower water, almond syrup accented with orange zest. The coffee was smooth, and all flavors were easy to detect. It was also really, really well-balanced and I wished that I had gotten a 16 oz :') *vanilla latte with oat milk ($5.60 for a 12 oz): also smooth and had a great vanilla flavor. Same sentiment with upgrading to a 16 oz was shared here. *rye, ham, and cheddar croissant ($6): appreciated the flaky, buttery layers. *cinnamon swirl pastry ($6?): this was made really well too. Sticky and sweet in the right places. *breakfast burrito: now this wasn't made in-house, but the bff noted that it was really tasty! I have an appointment in downtown Seattle next week and need to kill time somewhere in between before dance rehearsal. Perhaps it'll be here hehe

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    Sara V.

    TLDR: great coffee and attention to quality. I had a bit of an awkward service experience. This location may be ideal for setting up on your computer and allowing them time rather than taking to go. Stopped by around 1130am and stood at the counter. The counter is low so the two tall gents on the other side kind of had to purposefully not look up to avoid inviting me to engage before they were ready for another customer. So I stood there patiently and weirdly as they rushed about for a while haha. Eventually one was ready and asked what I'd like- they were sold out of baked items, but I bought a Carmello latte (carmel and vanilla) and it came out to about $7 haha. I waited for a good while at a table in the corner and I noticed some people who arrived after me got their drinks before me, (maybe they got simpler drinks) so I got up and lingered around their merch and around the counter in case they forgot or needed to ask again what I'd ordered (this has happened before elsewhere so I try to be on hand just in case haha) The drink came out and it was beautiful and good and smooth and you could tell it was high quality. Really nice coffee, but I'm not sure I can justify the price or the funny service right now.

    Indrani S.

    This place is a must try for coffee lovers. Located right in the center of Roosevelt, this place offers an ample seating space to pause and enjoy your coffee. They also offer a wide range of savory and sweet items. Although they do offer a wide range of coffees, I personally enjoy their drip coffee served in solid big mugs. If you are in the area, do give it a try!

    London fog
    Hiral P.

    Good cafe. Felt like some of their specialty drinks were overpriced. $8 for what's basically a hazelnut latte with a fancy name. And $7 for a shaken flavored latte. Overall good amount of seating and good service. I got the london fog, it was good

    Disco pony
    Mehrin I.

    Ambiance: 5/5 Price: 4/5 Coffee: 3/5 Service: 5/5 Trendy little coffee shop. I had heard the coffee was amazing so I had to check it out! I normally go for hot drinks but the disco pony sounded interesting so I went for it. The disco pony is an iced americano with sparking water and lemon zest - fizzy and interesting, but definitely not my favorite, especially for $6. The baristas were polite and helpful. The WiFi is good. It's fairly quiet so it's a good place to get work done. I'll definitely have to come back for a hot drink!

    Borgia, Golden Hour
    Adam W.

    Lots of various seating options, good place to study. There's smaller tables by the entrance and larger tables towards the back with ambient lamps . If ordered for here, they serve in actual glassware/ mugs instead of disposable cups. The Golden hour was very flavorful and had strong paprika flavoring. Service was fast and friendly. Close to the Roosevelt light rail station and Cowen Park. They give out 2hr wifi vouchers but there is also Xfinity wifi.

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    Delicious espresso, large tea selection, moist pastries, friendly staff, large space. A+

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    Always friendly staff, and great coffee. Nice selection of nut milks and gluten-free pastries.

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    Great service, Lovely quiet atmosphere, wonderful coffee.

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    Highest quality coffee roasted @ their in house facility - confident and completely knowlegable associates in the shop.

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    Great service and coffee. It's right closeby and so convenient. Beautiful decor ; especially the copper roaster! Such a beauty!

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    The baristas are always so nice! There's always a spot to sit & plug in. Coffee is super tasty. What more could you want?

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    Good snacks and coffee, very clean and quiet. But not very comfy at all for long reading or study sessions.

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