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    Lighthouse Roasters

    4.3 (357 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    LIGHTHOUSE ROASTERS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Gary W.

    Update for over 17 years of coming to the best coffee house in Seattle! The roasters choice is the best 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.

    Iced mocha; latte
    Caryl Keith B.

    Visiting Seattle for the first time, and this coffee shop came highly recommended by our Airbnb host so we had to check it out. And wow... they weren't kidding. The coffee here is REALLY good. We ordered a latte and an iced mocha, and both were absolutely delicious--rich, smooth, and full of flavor. Strong without being overpowering, just how we like it. Service was quick and to the point, and the vibe inside was chill and laid-back--perfect for a relaxed morning stop.

    Enjoying the donut for two at Lighthouse!
    Alden C.

    Nice neighborhood coffee shop that looks to be very popular! We were thinking we weren't going to find any seating for Steve and my myself while we were at the counter waiting to make our order but two bar stools became available and we got some seating for two after all. We primarily came here to get a bag of coffee beans to take home but knew we should try a coffee drink too, a small portioned one is what we had in mind. We got a small mocha and added a dash of cinnamon to it. It was very good! That cinnamon really added a lot to it. Not really saying it needed anything else but it definitely enhanced it. The mocha was a good one with it's chocolate qualities and warming abilities. We also split an Old Fashioned donut here as well which was quite good. Very fresh and tasty for sure. My Achilles Heel for donuts and pastries I succumbed to but at least it was worth succumbing to.

    Latte
    Steve A.

    Came in the morning to this cafe in Fremont for coffee. It has been making coffee locally for a few decades now and still uses the same old process. Lighthouse Roasters also has bags for sale. Good for now or for later. The cafe has a limited menu, but simple is a good thing. Basically the main thing is the coffee of course. It's got bags that you can buy here or you can order it online. The cafe is the best place to try the coffee though. Has some things that you can only get here. It's about $4 for a latte. They have a few non dairy milks including oat. Kind of limited beyond the coffee. They have a few pastries. For sure this is a place to get perked up in the morning. It's located on N. 43rd St. at Phinney. The pastries are pretty limited, with nothing here for vegans, but there's plenty of other places around to eat something.

    Celina S.

    Awesome neighborhood spot with fresh beans and a great outside sitting nook. Great spot for reading, chilling, or chatting :) this made the visit extra memorable. L We got a cappuccino, latte, and chèvre fig scone. The scone was ok but the coffee was strong and good!

    mocha
    wheatly w.

    Cute little place!! Guy was nice and coffee came out quickly and was VERY good... love the vibes

    Mia-w L.

    We've been using coffee beans from Lighthouse Roasters forever and for good reason. The quality is consistently amazing, with rich, balanced flavor and that perfect, freshly roasted every time. A true Seattle classic we keep coming back to!

    machinery, what?
    Jin N.

    YOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I'm NOT a coffee snob/connoisseur/expert/addict. I'm don't coffee daily or drink it multiple times a day. But, if an amateur like myself thinks this coffee is amazing. Like, it must be super amazing, right? I don't know if that even makes any sense but coffee usually tastes bitter and nasty and that's why I add a ton of sugar and some milk like a true amateur that I am. But, the LIGHTHOUSE BLEND? SHoooooo, all the other coffees can move on over and go take a seat in the back where they belong. The folks here roast their coffee in-house. What a legend. A true icon. The last time I saw those big machines were over at the coffee plantation in Guatemala, in the flesh. I even bought a pack to take home and the day that it was all gone was one VERY SAD day that will go down in history. j/k Thanks, Lighthouse for sparking appreciation for coffee and to a whole new world.

    Cappuccino, mocha, macchiato

    AMAZING coffee. Flavour is top notch! Love the vibe. Saw a lot of folks bringing their own mugs. Sweetest people and the best service.

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    Great spot - nice ambiance, service, and a good cup of coffee. Really like the outdoor patio area and long bench when the weather is nice.

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    Great coffee. Great service. Good people. Good bean selection. Good times. (Have I reached the minimum character count for yelp yet?)

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    This place is packed on the weekend. The service is quick and friendly and the cafe is a vibrant part of the neighborhood.

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    Outstanding coffee. Good baked goods case and friendly environment. Indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly dogs welcome.

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    1 year ago

    10/10 every time seriously the BEST coffee in Seattle and it's consistently amazing!!

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