This is a great spot to get coffee and work! I haven't perused the bookshelves much, but the books I could see looked interesting! They have a cute outdoor space along the sidewalk for the warmer months. read more

Fuel Coffee & Books - Cardamom latte with almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great coffee! I came here to work for an hour or so and the WiFi was great. Live having books to meander through and buy too. Really enjoyed coming here and will be back. read more

Cozy spot with caffeine and wifi! Friendly service. Stopped here for a quick work session while waiting for friends and was quite comfortable. Iced Matcha Latte - no frills matcha. They did ask iced or hot and asked if I wanted sweetener, nice and customizable (particularly the sweetener part). I didn't get any sweeter and the matcha was a bit mild, maybe too much milk, but not terrible. Also not a ton of ice which is always appreciated. Matcha could be whisked better, but came out very quick so I guess there's definitely a trade off. read more

Fuel Coffee & Books - Iced Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wonderful, off the beaten track, one on a quintessentially Seattle streets, with drinks you won't find at Starbucks. very friendly staff, not loud, shady seating on benches reminiscent of Farleys in Potrero Hill in S.F. The inside is subdued and the late afternoon hits the walls in a beautiful light. I ordered the passion fruit - sencha - lemonade iced drink, on one of the last days of our short Seattle summers. read more

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I went here because Macrina Bakery had closed for a power outage this week and it was close by so I thought I'd stop in. I was taken aback by how expensive it was, $7.2 (with tax) for an 8 oz cappuccino.. I think their prices include tip so that was the justification I came up with for how expensive the prices could be. Like the others point out, the service was fine. They clear the line quickly but they're not nice about it. The cappuccino wasn't that hot so it got cold quickly and the taste was decent, but nothing special. I did enjoy looking at the book selection while I waited, they have a wide variety. read more

Fuel Coffee & Books - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

nasty drinks!! and horrible customer service, such a rude barista who can't make a drink

Great coffee. Great pastries. Love supporting local coffeehouses and this one is a fave for sure.

My drink was totally fine - a matcha. The ambiance was also fine, with cute book display and a good amount of natural light and places to sit. My score would have been higher, but for the service. The barista was pretty curt and grumpy. She closed early as well - she turned off and cleaned the machine 20 minutes before close and told someone who came in about 15 minutes before close that she couldn't make an espresso drinks. She also kept reminding me she was closing soon from about 45 minutes before close. I totally get having a bad day and not being perky, but this felt unwelcoming and off putting. read more

Fuel Coffee & Books - Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's an amazing coffee place . Peaceful , calm and s delicious coffee ! The staff is awesome . Amazing architecture too. read more

Very cute coffee and bookstore. Has cute seating area and lighting to do work or chat. Baristas are very friendly and helpful. Very creative espresso drinks. read more

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I really wanted to like this place since it's cute and has a no tip policy, but my drink was really bad I was very excited to try their seasonal drinks, so I got this strawberry matcha drink with soy milk. It was just very powdery, not sweet, and had zero matcha flavor. I watched them make it (was kinda forced to stand there bc they waited until they were done with the drink to ring me up ) and they use strawberry Nesquick powder, and matcha from a big tub which is probably why it lost all flavor (or was cheap matcha to begin with). Service wasn't bad but a little weird; however, my rating is purely on the drink. A waste of $8 since I gave up and threw it away when I left :( read more

Fuel Coffee & Books - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Two coffees (a 12 oz latte and an 8 oz mocha) cost almost $16. And if the coffee had been better than depressingly average, I might not have bothered to write a review. But it wasn't. It was depressingly average. read more

Love this coffee shop! It has a true coffee shop vibe. Great service, cozy inside with lots of books. read more

Fuel Coffee & Books - Outside seating has two separate coveted booths. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Music is perfecto for morning. Relaxing and easy. They also have a patio outside to serve more customers. Coffee is also on point. My Americano is not too bitter and smells fantastic. Baristas are super friendly and welcoming as well. read more

Fuel Coffee & Books - Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Worst customer service of my life. I've come 3 separate times now, and each time the same male is just as rude and snappy. You'd think with how much they are over charging for food, their staff could at least be kind. Never experienced such a mean barista. If you're going to a c*nt, at least serve a good cup of coffee my guy. .5/10 for the over stimulating ambiance. read more

The ambiance was cute and the service was friendly. I ordered an espresso and it was only a 1/4 full of the cup and super weak. They needed to change the grinds because it was too short. It was also quite expensive for the amount -- 3 sips. read more

Late to the game posting on Yelp....been going to three Fuel locations in Wallingford, Montlake, and Capitol Hill off and on for years. Visited the North Capitol Hill location recently on 3/10/18 after an early dinner at nearby Rocket Taco with The Homie. Nice cafe interior with eye catching bric a brac, plants, books, maps, curios and such. Cafe seating include tables or sitting at the elevated front window counters. And yes, ample wall outlets, lamps, cafe eats and beverages for those inclined to stay awhile. Very pleasant, hip barista who made a decent mocha and hot chocolate. Make sure to start a stamp card too! So into catching up on my reading that didn't realize it was closing time at 7pm! Just nice to hangout a bit where it's Goldilocks just right. read more

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Friendly service and decent prices for coffee. I like that it's tip free here. Also, the coffee tastes great here so I'll be back here again! read more

How can a store as perfect in so many ways as Fuel Coffee on 24th Ave, owned by a company that opened the ridiculously extraordinary Ada's Technical Bookstore on 15th Ave E, capture a rating as dismal as two out of five stars? It's the service. I won't go into detail on why I think the store itself - the layout, the lighting, the quality of the books on the bookshelf that are available for browsing - is GREAT. And while there are flaws in the food offerings, like overpricing and the limited selections that don't take into account those who have allergies or vegan preferences, they aren't enough to keep me from coming back. No, the serious flaw at the center of the dart board (the divided triangles within the round dartboard are flaws - get it?) is the really low quality of customer service that I sometimes experience by one of the women behind the counter. She doesn't seem happy to be there, and she's curt and impatient. She put a downer on my recent (2 or 3 days ago) visit and 3 points off my rating. Please, please give her some good customer service training on how to provide "good service" for "good customers." I'm a former long time restaurant owner, and I know that the quality and training of the employees are the most important thing in the business. read more

I kept going back on forth on whether to give this Fuel location 3 or 4 stars - ultimately I decided to go with 3, even though there are definite positives to stopping in at this coffee shop. Number one is the convenience of this cafe being right in my neighborhood! It's small, but a cute store and I adore the retro, plant-centric decor. The computer plug situation is excellent - the sockets are unobtrusively located along the bottom of the benches on the northern wall. They stock pastries from Macrina, a bakery a couple of blocks down the street, and the barista was friendly and provided prompt service. Music is not too loud to focus, and multiple people besides me had brought their laptops to get some work done. The coffee, though, is nothing to write home about and if I'm not truly impressed then I don't give 4 or 5 stars. The blueberry scone I ordered (from Macrina bakery!) was light, fresh, fluffy, and a hint lemony, but pretty expensive for a coffee shop pastry and the prices are not marked on the signs in the display case. I'll likely return to this Fuel many more times given its convenient neighborhood location, but I wouldn't, say, bring a friend from out of town to experience the Seattle coffee scene at this franchise. Fuel is decent, but not outstanding. read more

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Very rude barista. Felt super uncomfortable the whole time, and like they didn't want us to be there at all.

Not dog friendly, there is a bowl outside for dogs but no signage that dogs aren't allowed in. cant Order if my pup can't stand at the counter with me. read more

Thank you for the great service I really appreciate it & the great coffee, pastries are tasty too I highly recommend

Cute neighborhood coffee shop with a small selection of books. Comfortable, relaxing, and inviting. I started following them on Ig and am keeping an eye out to attend one of their Sip Sessions this year. read more

Fuel Coffee & Books - Seating in the front window - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love this little shop. The space is spare, but the focus is on the coffee, which is just plain great. They also sell pastries and have some other drinks and sandwiches in a case. read more

Fuel Coffee & Books - The lattes are smooth. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good coffee and nice staff! Plant/vegan milk options available for those who prefer. Prices are a little high. Good location- neighborhood has a good amount of parking and is close to bus routes. Hours are good too! Just wish the price wasn't as high. read more

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Came here by chance. Was happy to find good coffee in this quieter part of town. The baristas were friendly and quick. I ordered an American and the drink was great. Not too dark but still offering plenty of coffee. The place was nice to sit and chat. Although no one else was talking. Seems like a great place to study. read more

Always tasty coffee and the baristas are extremely friendly! I especially love their matcha latte. They have a nice selection of to-go treats as well & the gluten free peanut butter cookie is stellar. Great location and love the renovation with all the books! Very cute inside! read more

barista was very disrespectful and difficul to me. I asked for coffe and she gave me a shot in a paper cup I asked for a glass cup and she said we are closing soon so I cant give it to you. I saw that they close at 3:00 and it was 2:27 and all she would have to do is wash a cup she said it was no big deal and didn't want to was a single cup. she had a very bad aditude and still made up pay 5,99 for a shot. never coming back here again read more

Great pastries and drinks, fun free coffee tasting classes. Light, quiet music and environment

I asked the barista if they had chai and he started telling me about how it's local and made from concentrated hippy tears or something. It's not on the menu so I asked. The store is well decorated and the floor needs a solid sweeping but that is (apparently) beyond the skill set of the two kids at the bar. They are busy doing what? The girl is attentive and the guy looks like he is due for his monthly hair washing. They seem nice but seriously your espresso tastes like expired milk! How do you take rich acidic coffee beans and water and make something that is bitter, sour and rancid? Is this a special talent to ruin coffee and my taste buds first thing in the morning? I do prefer my coffee full bodied and can handle South American Colombian coffee, Indian Sumatra as well as Arabica but this coffee smells like you tried to recycle moldy beans, while passing it off as local artisanal coffee. Not going to Fuel again. *edit. The guy at the counter made me a latte but the taste persists in that drink as well. Just not a fan of your beans then, giving an extra star for remaking my drink. Thanks. read more

Great little spot for a delicious Hot Chocolate on your way to work or sit and hang out for a little while. The staff is always super friendly also which makes it that much better :) read more

Fuel Coffee & Books - Hot Chocolate with delicious whipped cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Laptop camper here. My first impressions were positive due to the cute fuel theme, their motto "get going" and retro look. They have old fuel cans, books and maps sprinkled about. It looks like they roast their own beans. Beans are for sale, along with High 5 Pies, scones, croissants, bagels, Mighty-O Donuts, Molly's (salads, wraps and sandwiches), t-shirts and mugs. * Bacon cheddar scone: big but not dry, dense and filling, topped with cheese, lots of tiny bacon pieces, yum * Latte: Milk well incorporated, smooth, light roast. After awhile I couldn't taste the coffee flavor. Maybe the roast was too light. From a camping perspective, it's a small space with a good number of outlets, but you might not be able to find a table because there are plenty of campers. Also, it's by a daycare center, so you'll be dealing with kid/baby noises. You know you love me. X0 X0, laptop camper. read more

Fuel coffee is a solid spot for coffee on the go. I enjoyed the coffee I got and the ambiance of the place is really neat. I also think their merch is really cool! read more

Great place to start your morning groove! I love it here and enjoy myself everytime I come. They have tasty treats, great coffee. If you're in the neighborhood and want to just get some work done via computer this is the spot! Check it out. read more

There's so little to add to the other superlatives others have already offered, but I'll try anyway. I love this place. If I could marry it, I would. It's just the best coffee house I've been to in all of Seattle - because they actually focus on the coffee experience. The baristas all know what they're doing, and I rarely, rarely get a coffee that isn't delicious. I know that should be a given in Seattle, but it's not been my experience, even at the uber-hip independent coffee shops elsewhere on Capitol Hill (the Vivace on Broadway is an exception). I often feel other places worry more about the art, the chairs, the Wifi or the pastries. The fantastic coffee is why Fuel is my favorite. Oh, and it doesn't hurt that the owner is really nice and the space feels like it's "always been there". The downsides are that it's kinda small and I don't always love the pastry selection (but that's rarely an issue, because I'm not a huge pastry buff). read more

Baristas are very friendly and their cappuccinos are delicious. It is very clean, bright, and open space.

Wifi is often excruciatingly slow and should be upgraded immediately. Otherwise fantastic spot! Solid coffee, tasty snacks, and great vibes. read more

Don't drink coffee out much, but this shot in the dark one of the best I've had in a long time. My friend said his latte was very good. The barista was very friendly, the table a little cramped, but the place had a good feel overall. read more

Lovely ambiance, warm and cozy in a wet Seattle December day. The venue can be a bit loud for meetings and chats. The seating is also tight if you have any bags to put down. I would pick another place for my meeting next time. read more