Fred Coffee

The vibe is really nice inside. The layout is pretty cool. I guess they sell beer at night? I saw…read morethere was a bunch of liquor but didn't try it since it was nine in the morning. Someone told me that it becomes a bar at night. Maybe I'll try that one night. I digress the coffee is pretty good and it makes me feel fancy. Sidebar the apple juice that they sell there is also good. I remember the barista being pretty nice as well. This place isn't just a coffee shop. It's an experience...

Went to this place the other day and it went great. The design of the cafe is nice and unique. The…read morevibe is nice you can talk to people who you're with and not worry about the music being so loud. The coffee is pretty good along with the food. They have a nice selection of items to order from.

Pumpkin pie latte

Cortado

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In the back side of the bar. This picture does not do the place justice. It's a very nice coffee shop.

Armistice Coffee Roaster

4.3(96 reviews)

2.6 mi•Eastlake

Dog friendly cafe with lots of great seating. The coffee quality was great and there were lots of…read morepeople working from here so the WiFi must be good. Baristas were super friendly too!

Very cozy coffee shop for a nice study day or for a nice coffee date! Their coffee was delicious…read moreand their croissants were so buttery! There also seems to be a night menu with some fun drinks available, very cute for an Eastlake drink!

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Victrola Coffee Roasters

4.2(746 reviews)

4.3 mi•Capitol Hill

This place has such awesome vibes with large windows to capture every photon from the typical grey…read morewinter day in Seattle. Exposed brick wall and warm tones from the wood furniture makes this shop a cozy third place. A few indoor plants give it a fresh touch. The baristas here are definitely dedicated to their craft! Their drink offerings are standard, although they also have housemade syrups and specialty drinks (seasonal mochas, lattes, etc) if you want to try something different. I love how they highlight their single origin espresso on the menu with the tasting notes. They also offer matcha and teas if you're more into that. I haven't tried any bakery goods, but looking at the pastry case, they're quite popular. Victrola embodies the perfect Seattle coffeehouse- one that I wish people knew more widely rather than the twin tailed siren that's spread globally...

I don't normally drink coffee (I'm more of a tea person, if all the boba and tea shop reviews I…read morewrite don't say anything!), but I'm always up for new experiences, especially ones that allow me to expand my taste horizons and ability to describe flavors and aromas. After booking a tea tasting at a local tea shop, I went around looking for coffee tastings and found Victrola. Every Friday at 11AM, they offer a free tasting class, so we, of course, booked the very next Friday! Arriving at the shop a bit before 11AM, it was pretty full, with most tables taken and a short line of 2-3 people in front of me. We checked in with the cashier and he said the barista was getting things ready. Maybe 5 minutes later, we were led to the room in the back, where the barista introduced the tasting experience and handed us two sheets of paper, one with the anatomy of a coffee cherry, and the other with their coffee flavor wheel. For this week, it was only us two for the tasting, so we had a full monopoly of the barista (according to him, the prior week was 8 people!). We were able to try two coffees - both single origin, one from Guatemala and the other from Colombia. We started by sniffing the beans and grounds, with the Guatemalan emanating notes of lightly roasted peanuts (per tasting notes, it's milk chocolate, orange, and "elegant") and the Colombian with dark soy and umami notes (per tasting notes, it's pineapple, melon, and date), at least to my nose. The barista brewed both via pour over (if I remember correctly, it was 203F water with 20g of the Guatemalan, 24g of the Colombian in 360g of water). I forgot the exact grind sizes he used. Interestingly, the flavor profile of the Colombian was completely different to me between the grounds and the final brew. Very fruity throughout - I'm not that adept at description, but it's definitely a fresher, crisp fruit, not dried fruit, and not red fruit or berries, nor citrus. I'll have to file this one away as pineapple and green apple, per the barista. In terms of mouthfeel, it's thick, almost syrupy, coating the mouth with the fruity flavors. The Guatemalan, on the other hand, is completely different, starting with roasted coffee, then still with the peanut notes, but also adding a caramel-like essence. Very 'brown' on the color wheel. Mouthfeel-wise, thinner, watery like tea. I have never had good quality coffee before and this was certainly an experience that opened my eyes to how good coffee can actually be. I still have a ton of tea leaves to go through, but perhaps when I'm nearing the end, I'll have to start drinking more coffee. Tea, then chocolate, and now maybe coffee? My wallet is crying...

1.1 mi•University District

Coffee bar

Streamline - Espresso

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Counter, high ceiling, lighting

Ugly Mug Cafe & Coffee Roasters - U District

4.4(535 reviews)

Love how this location is right near the 1 Line entrance so you can grab a quick coffee and hop on…read morethe train. It's small, intimate, and cute. Plus my coffee was really good as well. There are a few tables for sitting. To seat maybe 3-4 at a time max. I will definitely be back if I happen to be in the area. It's near UW and the Burke museum. I almost missed it though because I didn't see the sign but it's there! Check it out!

Best service, such a cute place omg it's just cute fun yummy coffee and treats, the breakfast looks…read moreamazing next time I will try some

0.7 mi•University District

Seating

Ugly Mug Cafe & Coffee Roasters - U District

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Strawberry Iced Latte

Seven Coffee Roasters Market & Cafe

4.2(105 reviews)

They are cashless but then charge you 3% to use a credit card. How does that make sense?…read more That's fine if you want to want to charge to take a credit card, but then give the consumer the option to use cash to avoid the fee. They do not.

Great customer service paired with delicious beverages. Got the vanilla latte with skim milk and it…read morewas both tasty and piping hot! The facade looks like one of the neighborhood houses and the interior gives a warm feeling (although it is a bit cramped). Look forward to returning at some point.

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Boon Boona Coffee

4.3(437 reviews)

14.5 mi

My favorite coffee shop around the south end. Great coffee, kind people. Please try them out.read more

I've been going to Boon Boona on & off for years at this point and have happily seen them try new…read morelayouts, new breakfast sandwich options, new faces come and go but one thing stays the same - the vibe. The vibe of this place and the people that make it happen every morning are world class. Life situations kept me from making my way to the shop for a year or so, but when I walked in I was greeted with a smile and a "it's been a while!" The coffee is reasonably priced and imo - best in the area. It's consistent and while I'm a sucker for the 12oz cold brew - I've gone off script a few times and have always been pleased. I've got family that comes into town fairly often, and almost every morning they ask to go because they think about it when they're at home in Chicago. There's plenty of seating, tho it's sometimes so bumping (because it's a great spot!) it can be hit or miss if you can stick around and enjoy the vibe. But generally I've had good luck over the years setting up at a table and chatting with friends & fam before a hike, enjoying the morning with my pup doing some socialization training or throwing a few emails around to my corporate overlords. I've seen ads for their evening events and have been wanting to make it to one, but I always seem to see the poster days or weeks after the event! Poetry nights in a space like boon boona seem like an unbeatable vibe, hope to notice & get to one soon. *Parking is also not hard to find at all. There's a free garage down the street at the transit center that is never full, and tons of street parking*

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Medium cup size

Lighthouse Roasters

4.3(355 reviews)

2.1 mi•Fremont

Lighthouse is my favorite coffee shop. It's cozy inside with most people chatting.there are usually…read moreplenty of dogs in there and it's just a fantastic part of our community. The coffee is fantastic. I refill my container and get a discount - they grind it. The roast on the coffee is always perfect with the aromas and flavors always matching descriptions.

Update for over 17 years of coming to the best coffee house in Seattle! The roasters choice is the…read morebest coffee, it's strong! A pain to find parking but don't let that keep you from coming, just drive around the block or such.

Cappuccino, mocha, macchiato

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Cappuccino. Very dark roasted.

Cracken Coffee Roasters

4.6(213 reviews)

14.6 mi

Great ambience and atmosphere for a coffee shop to be productive at. Cappuccino rating: 8.5/10…read moreCoffee Beans: Cracken Coffee Blend Aroma: 2/2 - Inviting with a sweet and nutty profile Milk Texture/body: 2/2 - creamy and cohesive, microfoam was silky Espresso Flavor & Balance: 2/3 - balanced acidity, sweetness present, little bitterness Integration: 1.5/2 - Neither milk/espresso overpowers the other Finish/Aftertaste: 1/1 - Clean, pleasant, lingers nicely

I love this little spot! I wish that they were open on Sundays because that would've been a perfect…read moreday for me and my husband to go and hang out there while we drink some coffee. Their coffee is really good and the baristas are always incredibly kind and fast service. I love that they have such unique drink choices outside of just the regular menu that they also provide.

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Valhalla Coffee

4.5(407 reviews)

30.2 mi

I'm doing a follow up on Valhalla Coffee. Still great coffee can be found here! I love getting…read moreVanilla Lattes from here with oat milk! I don't make it to this coffee shop too terribly often... usually we are also looking for baked goods to nosh on while going to coffee shops but here it's straight up coffee... and that is okay! Since my original review seating has increased some which is nice. My last two recent visits here I was able to stay and hang out a bit. The folks that run the register as well as the ones that make the drinks are super nice and friendly which definitely gives one the feeling that they value your visit!

Clearly passionate about what they do, and very engaging to talk to. So kind and helpful, plus…read moretheir coffee products are phenomenal quality. 100/10 service AND coffee!

1.9 mi•University District

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Lobby Espresso

2.6(5 reviews)

Burnt espresso, but what can you expect from Starbucks? Fridge croissant sandwich was delicious,…read moreand they heated it up for me. My food and coffee came out quick.

Always opens late while long line forms. No consideration…read morefor workers on a limited break