Walked into Herkimer there was a decent line of people waiting to get their coffee, but that just shows how popular they really are. Lots of people on their laptop laptops getting some remote work done while enjoying their coffee. Pastry case was impressive. I purchased a dill cheddar scone. It was delicious and savory. I purchased an almond croissant to have later and it was also tasty. The coffee bean is not my favorite. It doesn't have quite the bite that I was looking for specifically, but it also wasn't terrible. I just have a very particular taste for a specific kind of coffee. Overall, I would come back again I loved the vibe of the neighborhood and the people in it. read more

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We were here to pickup super fresh roasted beans for our espresso hobby. Beans have been roasted yesterday. I got a decaf cappuccino as well and it was very tasty. Some fruity notes to it. Very nice. Nice atmosphere. Typical Seattle vibe. We'll be back! read more

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Thankfully I found street parking in the area (30min load/unload) and was able to get in and out easily. Customer service was great! I was greeted with a smile and kindness. The menu is pretty straightforward and there were a few pastries to choose from (pesto croissant; cookie), but I could tell most goodies were sold out for the day at around 2:30pm. I had a gift card and purchased a hazelnut oat milk latte which was oh so smooth and creamy. Also purchased a bag of espresso beans which is more of a medium roast according to the barista. I'm looking forward to trying it. Space is very limited at this location, so you'll likely want to get something to go. Saved $5 for the next visit! read more

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Herkimer is simple, well thought out, and reliable in the best possible way. The baristas consistently make the best espresso drinks in Seattle. The beans are affordable and consistent - you won't get a light roast co-ferment but steady medium roast that tastes like coffee. The phinney location, in particular is a great shop to meet up, work, or just people watch. Will this blow away your third wave coffee obsessive friend who's chasing nuance in their espresso? No. Will it be the well worn place you keep coming back to? It is for me. read more

Amazing Coffee!! Came to visit our friends in Seattle for the weekend and needed to try a new coffee shop everyday. Herkimer came at the highest recommendation from our friends and now I see why. Probably the best coffee we had over the weekend (also tried Olympia, Story, Storyville, Victrola). Very affordable beans as well, which we got as gifts for our friends back home. Loved the vibe of the cafe with the super friendly baristas. There was a nice mix of people there for breakfast, doing work on their computers, meeting with friends, and even sitting outside with their pets which our kids loved. Can't wait to come get a cup of Herkimer coffee next time I'm in town. read more

Favorite iced latte in Seattle. Perfect every time! The people that work here are always so kind and make Greenwood feel like a community. It makes sense that it's always busy, but the line moves fast and there is a good amount of tables! I also love that they rotate art from local artists. read more

Most places use a powdered mix or a concentrate for their chai, but this cafe uses actual chai tea to make their latte. They use a chai tea with a really good spice blend that isn't sugary, which is hard to find. Love that they roast their own beans and would come back to try and espresso some morning. I wish there were more tables, but the vibe was good, the baristas were fast and friendly, and I was there working until close. read more

super solid- good place to do work, good coffee, great baristas. the only thing i would change is improved food offerings but their speciality is coffee so who am i to complain, lol! read more

A great place for a snack and lunch with a private client. Go once or annually to relax and work on your private exhibition for coffee, work trips, and culinary office tour. read more

I can't believe i haven't reviewed this place yet! Whenever we're in the area- i tries to hit up Herkimer's. This location has such a welcoming neighborhood vibe. The lattes are smooth and flavorful. No need to add flavor or sweeten. Their lattes are smooth, creamy, flavorful and a delight. read more

Great coffee, a bit on the stronger/bitter side so I'd recommend adjusting it if you like your coffee sweeter like I do :) Love chatting with the baristas. The space itself is lovely, but I wish their music wasn't too loud. read more

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I'm always on the lookup for my next great cup of coffee. Herkimer is a solid choice. Good selection of coffees and pastries for a light snack. The bonus came from the barista letting me do a coffee flight. Short pours of a couple of different roasts. I sample three coffees for the price of a larger single coffee. I like to buy my coffee in bulk for home so this was a good opportunity. Herkimer sells traditional 12 oz packages as well as 2 lb ones. I bought the 2 lb regular drip in case you're wondering :) Friendly staff, good vibe, and worth the trip. read more

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Herkimer -1. Options. As this is a roaster satellite, it would make sense to offer an experience above the usual "drip" or "espresso". Also, and I didn't ask, but the presumption is that bagged beans (ground or whole) are not refundable once they leave the cafe. +1. Customer Service. The staff is friendly, answers all questions, and demonstrate a positive attitude as they serve you. +1. Knowledge. Upon entering, a barista gave me a breakdown of drip coffee blends. The baristas sounded very knowledgeable. +1. Ambience. Music is at a volume some might dislike, but they have sound proofing installed in the ceiling. The space is well lit and they have various parody signs of local art on the walls. +1. Accessibility. Parking is available off-street as this is a location in the Greenwood neighborhood. The entryway is open. Background. In the ongoing saga of finding a roaster space or affiliated cafe with brew options beyond drip or espresso, I paid Herkimer a visit. With hours for early-risers, the location we chose was in the Greenwood neighborhood. Parking nearby was hectic, but I managed. Afterward, I arrived at a well-lit entry way. Entering, a large brewing station completely greeted me with a display case. However, the design was odd, given the line forms near the doorway, instead of near the bathroom hallway. Approaching the barista, we requested a breakdown of drip options, which was informative and helpful. Afterward, we chose a brewed cup for here. Unfortunately, they only offer brew sizes up to 12 ounces, for in-cafe consumption. After double-checking refill prices, I paid and sat down. Looking around, the primary space has plenty of table seating, while the adjacent space has only diner-style countertop seating on the opposite side of the space. Writing this review, the sound of a barista playlist is playing, but the volume isn't so loud as to make it uncomfortable, probably because of the sound proofing installed on the ceiling. Overall, if I was in the mood for a drip cup of coffee either as a takeaway or for in-house consumption, I'd still come here. But, given this is a satellite location for the roaster, it's unusual to not offer brew options beyond "drip" or espresso. read more

Yes to Herkimer Coffee! I love this place. Love that the room where they roast and grind is open to viewers. I also love the quality of their beans. I buy them to use with my at-home machine frequently. This is one of the best Seattle coffee shops in my honest opinion. Give it a try! read more

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Took me 8 minutes to find a parking spot, then settled for 2 hour parking. Waited in line for 10 minutes, getting sprayed with dirty water by the barista halfway through. Made my drink iced when I asked for hot. Forgot to give me the pastry I ordered. Told me "thanks Jack" (my name is Mike). But I love this place. read more

Seattle essential! Great coffee (more on the bitterstrong dark side). Love the minimal acidity! The vibe is cool and hipster. Not too much people. People are respectful. read more

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A lovely spot where I first came for a cupping experience, and continue to return for their deliciously roasted coffee and friendly service. The space indoors is relatively cozy, and most of the customers are staring blank-faced at laptops, donning earbuds, a mug of something caffeinated at their side. Often, passerby must step over the two big dogs tied up to the couple of outdoor seats available for those wishing to brave the weather or enjoy a little chill with their hot beverages. read more

Great coffee, love this little neighborhood spot. Beans are good and fresh too. Great spot to get some work done.

Stopped here to get coffee. Got a cappuccino and it was pretty good. Very relaxing to sit here, people watch and pet other customers dogs lol The pastries looked good. Friend got a molasses cookie! Service was quick as well! read more

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What a cute spot to walk to for morning coffee. It smells amazing inside and my cousin who lives nearby said it smells better when they roast beans. We both ordered lattes. I got mine with oat milk and we ordered the blueberry cornmeal muffin and morning glory muffin. My nephew got a steamed milk with vanilla. It was to be able to sit and enjoy the coffee while taking in the views of the sweet neighborhood. I'll be stopping by to get my coffee here while I'm out here. read more

This is one of my favorite neighborhood coffee spots, mainly because I love a coffee shop with counter stools along a bar, looking out onto the street. Sometimes it can get fairly busy, but the line moves along. Great baristas who know their stuff. read more

Favorite phinney wood coffee shop! Best bang for the buck drinks in the neighborhood and a great vibe. They're always busy! They also have a good selection of pastries and cookies in their case. read more

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Herkimer coffee has been on my favorite coffee shops list in Seattle. Although coffeeholic, Aroom, Diva espresso opened up in Greenwood/ Fremont area near my work, Herkimer ranked #1 in my mind. Always! However, I noticed their pastries have changed quite a bit. I heard It's sourced from Besalu in Ballrd for years. It was great. Today I had 2 pastries and they lack flavor. It tastes like No butter was used and only baking soda was used as leavening agent. It's because of an effort to cut the cost of making pastries? It was awful. Coyle's bake shops scone has rich butter flavor although it's smaller. read more

Seemed to be a popular study spot. The cafe is nice and cozy with good amount of seating. I ordered a caffe latte which was nothing too special but solid coffee. My friend on the other hand was on the hunt for some coffee beans and after trying different places, she seemed to really like Herkimer's. read more

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I think my friend got in my head when he told me that no GOOD coffee place should ever ask you what size cappuccino you want. Capps are always 8 oz. and anything else is a latte. (He's a funny coffee snob, clearly :). ) So anyway, I go to this place while visiting Seattle, only to find they have 2 sizes listed for their cappuccinos. I order the 8 oz. It's not the size that turned me off (only gave me pause). It was the taste of the coffee... I really wanted to like it because the baristas were super nice, and the place was packed with people studying (clearly a crowd favorite), but I truly didn't like it very much. I thought it was kind of bitter or something, I don't really know. Just didn't love. Won't be back, but that's okay! To each their own. :) read more

Great prices .You are my only coffee shop since the neighborhood kicked out Cafe Vita. read more

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All I want to do is buy a bag of coffee... but I have to wait in line behind all the drink orders. And the barista wants to chat about his weekend... and how he's feeling. It takes AGES. This happens every time... and I'm done. Never going back. read more

Everyone here is so nice! This is my sisters favorite coffee shop so we came here today, it was my first time. The prices seem very reasonable and everyone is very friendly. It's a great place to study, it's not huge but lots of tables. Would come back for sure. read more

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I asked for 2 shots of espresso in a 12oz cup and the barista proceeds to ask me various questions - why I need a 12oz cup, if it's just for a lid, so on, so forth, and finally if an 8oz cup is better blah blah blah. Instead of telling her why I (the customer) wants/needs a 12 oz cup, I nicely tell her to do whatever works for her - the barista. I just drove 1.5 hours and all the other coffee shops along the way had lines and now I understand why this one doesn't. It's none of you business why I prefer a 12oz cup. I am a paying customer. Either way a cup must be used and I recycle so the waste impact is minor (if that was her angle). I was a barista and I currently work have worked in customer service for years. Not sure why the young kids feel so entitled when I'm literally paying you to do what I ask for and the cost of the cup is baked into what I'm paying. What I'm not paying for is for the barista to treat me to a game of 20 questions at 8am - BEFORE I've had my coffee! Yes, I was still pleasant after the cup interrogation and I still tipped because the cashier was a sweetheart and she is the only reason I gave this place the 2nd star. UPDATE: I got home and she only gave me ONE shot of espresso. Maybe worry less about the freakin cup and give customers what they ask for! Changed to one star as I can't drive back to get it fixed! read more

The service was great and quick. This cafe was being COVID- safe. They rearranged the tables so that there was a one-way customer flow. They also provided hand sanitizer which was really nice. We were able to get our coffee pretty quickly even with 3-4 people ahead of us. I had never been to this coffee shop before so to set the bar, I go with my standard drink which is a vanilla latte. We ordered two vanilla lattes and they were pretty good. I personally like having a sweet vanilla latte and this one wasn't up to my sweetness level so if you like sweet lattes I would suggest getting an extra pump of the syrup. But overall the coffee flavor was pretty good. It wasn't too bitter in my drink even with their amount of vanilla added. My friend got a spinach & feta brioche. The brioche was light in texture and was very sweet. She was expecting it to be savory but actually got sweet bread. Also, she said that she would recommend this pastry if you are a big fan of feta because it is very feta forward. Overall, the taste of the coffee was good and the service was also pretty good. For more reviews and photos, follow my ig: @nvc.eats read more

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I have only been to Herkimer's Greenwood and University District locations and revisited the Greenwood site today with a college friend earlier this afternoon. The Greenwood-Phinney Ridge neighborhoods are very lucky to have a large selection of indie cafes/coffee shops, like Herkimer. Nice to see that the customer service from the baristas has remained friendly, pastry case well stocked, and treated to a nice and strong 16 ounce mocha. I've always liked their nice sunny corner location, background music, pile of newspapers to peruse, cool views of the coffee bean production area and both outdoor pedestrian and canine traffic, good mix of the laptop crowd and folks like us there to have conversation over coffees. Good to note that they've opened another location in South Lake Union and now take debit/credit cards. I will have to remember to start bringing my own cup or commuter cup from my car though. This is the third indie café I've been to within a week that used a paper cup. Seems there's a shortage of crockery for 16 ounce volumes! read more

Excellent customer service. Food is amazing. There was a long line and only few staff members working at front, but it was all worth it.

My favorite local coffee shop!! Most of the time I make coffee at home, but when I'm out and about, or want to treat myself, this is my spot! Pastries are just OK, but coffee is top knotch! read more

My "go to" coffee shop right now. Great coffee, great service, I understand a lot of places are minimizing chat due to COVID (it does really make it less safe to chat), but these guys have been friendly in less chatty ways. I appreciate they are keeping the place as COVID safe as possible, and that's really important to me right now. They've done a great job in setting up their coffee shop for that and I'm glad they're not having sit-down inside, which is less safe for even take-out customers. I buy my beans here, for my daily home coffee. It is great coffee, and I love I can always get it fresh roasted within a couple of days of my purchase. I can't drink old coffee anymore. Highly recommended. read more

Great coffee shop with plenty of seating and even more character. From the interior to their signage! If you are nearby it is a must stop for a treat :) read more

What a great coffee shop! The prices here are cheap. $2.28 for an espresso shot and $2.97 for an 8 ounce latte (Dec 2016). Stopped by on the way to Whistler for an espresso and a latte for the road. The beans were a dark roast, so the espresso was a little darker than my preference. But the shot was pulled perfectly, a little shorter, which is how I like it. The dark roast also actually made the latte taste better. The espresso had a nutty and chocolate taste to it when added to milk. Team up and win! The space inside is large and relaxing, a great place to get some work done. I recommend stopping by for a latte. read more

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I (would) love this place. Nice staff. Great location. Good coffee. Two things to note: Cash only. No rice milk. read more

Best coffee in seattle. This is place is for people that truly likes espresso and coffee flavor not the sugary joke of coffee drinks. This is the real stuff. The beans they use are from different countries and they roast them there, flavor is wonderful. Place is simple and small with very nice baristas that make bomb coffee but also plays freaking awesome music...also not the typical pop bs music you hear in other places. The lower rate reviews are from ass*** that should go to Starbucks instead. We love to try new coffee places but Herkimer coffee is simply the best coffee flavor. Thank you for making great coffee. read more

Coffee shop is one of the best in the Seattle region I tried about a dozen coffee houses This is really a good one. read more

The first time I came by Herkimer I cupped ;-) my eyes around the window and peeked in like a kid looking into a candy shop. The Cafe had closed minutes earlier and I vowed to return. Yesterday we did. The roaster is one of the largest I've seen and although there was no activity in the Roaster room while we were there, I enjoyed seeing all the Coffee bags and other accouterments of the trade. The espresso had a full body with no bitter edge at all. We had Cappuccino and Americana style. The shop is quite nice and there is wireless as well. I picked up a bag of beans of the espresso for later. The customer service is polite and very efficient but not particularly friendly. I can live with that when the coffee and ambiance is so good. :-) Phinney Ridge is not exactly in Seattle, proper, but it's worth the ride out and the area has a lot to offer. read more

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