Walked over at 7:30am on Saturday, May 23. Posted opening hour is 7am. No one was there. At 7:40 went around the corner to Wild Rye Bakery. The coffee was good and the almond croissant was delicious (stuffed full of almond paste!). Too bad this place wasn't open when they said they'd be. I'll be going back to Wild Rye Bakery tomorrow too. read more

While attending conference at the Seattle Convention Center, I stopped by this coffee shop because it was convenient. I was surprised at the unique and creative menu. I ordered an ube matcha latte and it was delicious. I could taste the ube flavor coming through the matcha tea. Who knew a coffee window on a sidewalk could be so good?! They were fast too. They could be called Monorail Express. read more

Monorail Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Looooooved this coffee shop. I came in with the intention to get the ube coffee but didn't see it on the menu, so I opted into getting the coconut cold brew coffee. It was soooo good. This place is a little walk up shop when you order in line and pay at the end when you get your drink. The staff is really friendly and helped me decide on my drink! They have some seated areas in front of the store and it was a cute little area for me to read while enjoying the city. Would definitely come back to try more. read more

Monorail Espresso - Coconut cold brew with milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is how you do coffee! This Monorail location is window service, and it was a super quick and pleasant experience. The line was a bit long when we got there at 9:30am on a Saturday, but the line went by so quickly! The baristas were kind, and the coffee was smooth, creamy and delicious. I didn't see any matcha on this menu, if that's what you're looking for. I also love that it's such a quick walk to Pike Place Market. Awesome for a tourist visiting like me! read more

Monorail Espresso - Caramel Oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I enjoy their iced vanilla lattes! Their regular hot latte with oat milk also tastes good. I really wish I enjoyed the iced strawberry matcha drink (seasonal), but it didn't have a super strong matcha taste and the strawberry wasn't the greatest. Super friendly staff! There are some small street table and chairs, but it's more a convenient to-go coffee place. Paid street parking. You could park at the Amazon building for free on the weekend or the Whole Foods parking lot (if you buy something to validate). read more

Monorail Espresso - Strawberry Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very good start to the Seattle morning. Great tasting coffee and espresso. Would absolutely bypass any other place in Seattle for this one.

Fast, efficient and friendly service! They make a mean vanilla latte with oat milk, perfect for a chilly Seattle day. I paid $7.72 which feels outrageous, but on par for the price of a latte in the city. It was very tasty and I'd definitely stop by again. read more

Monorail Espresso - Vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What I ordered: Ube matcha latte [3/5] __ Before heading to Pike Place Market, I stopped by Monorail Espresso and decided to try an Ube Matcha Latte I had seen in an Instagram video. In hindsight, I should have gone with a regular espresso. The drink was heavily matcha-flavored with no noticeable hint of ube, making it just an okay matcha latte. While the place isn't bad, I'd opt for a more classic drink next time. Service was quick, with my drink ready in 1-2 minutes, but there's no seating available since orders are taken at the window, so it's strictly grab-and-go. read more

Monorail Espresso - Matcha Ube - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went for a mid day pick me up and staff was extremely friendly and they were SO quick. I ordered and it was out in 2 minutes or less even with a line!!!! Coffee was good, not too sweet, which is what I like. It's in a fun spot downtown and is quick and cute if you wanted to stick around on a nice day. read more

Monorail Espresso - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've tasted, sipped, and side-eyed my way through lattes all over this city, and Monorail Espresso (yes, the one off Pike St and 5th Ave) just sucker-punched my tastebuds with perfection. This isn't just coffee. This is what every other overpriced, poorly steamed cup wishes it could be when it grows up. The setup? A dreamy little walk-up with Euro-sidewalk seating that screams "casual sophistication" without trying too hard. The vibe? Effortlessly cool. The coffee? Consistently god-tier. We're talking velvety foam, silky microbubbles, latte art that actually looks like something, and a flavor profile that makes me want to weep and high-five the barista at the same time. And yes, I'm crowning this spot the brightest star in my soon-to-be-famous Orion's Belt of Coffee (yes, I made that up, but just go with it). Olympia has a gem, Fonte's doing Fonte things, but this? This is the one I'll be dragging friends to while aggressively saying, "No, seriously, just taste it." Best in Seattle? Easily. Best in Washington? Undoubtedly. Best in the country? I'm dangerously close to saying yes, and I don't say that lightly. Five stars. Zero notes. Go there. Drink. Ascend. read more

Monorail Espresso - 16oz Latte NO SYRUP - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Spare me your foul gaze woman!! Barista makes great espressos as quick as you order them but god forbid you ask for a cup holder because you have two kids and can't hold 4 drinks at the same time. Or they messed up your order and didn't get your double shot. Her eye widens like you just inconvenienced their life. Cute small shop. Could really work on people skills. Returned again, same day, for a flat white. They were so lovely and the drinks were just as good. read more

Went to the spheres and walked here on my way home. Coffee was amazing at a fair price. Service was great- drink came out fast. Loved the ambiance and pick up order from the street window. Excellent! read more

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Coffee shop right in Downtown, wish this spot has indoor seating, would have best I think! I got the Hazelnut Latte and enjoyed it. They do have bakery items too. Parking is a hassle on this street, you can sit and enjoy your drink near the chairs infront of the Cafe. read more

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Passed by a quaint little coffee kiosk on the way back to our hotel and it was interesting! ***What I ordered ~ **Americano (4.5/10) This was okay! It wasn't bad or good.. it was just average. I wish there was more of a bitter/coffee taste. Overall, The staff was fast with the order, but the drink was meh. It was nice stopping by and trying it though! PS. When you come during sunset you can catch a cute photo with your coffee. read more

Monorail Espresso - Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Monorail is fantastic and is easily my favorite coffee in Seattle! Lines form quickly and early but they do move pretty fast. Service isn't the most friendly but they have their system and get the job done. This is a repeat go to for me and I can't wait to go back read more

Small walk up coffee shop. No seating at all. I thought the coffee was kind of weak. I don't really like that all three sizes have two shots of espresso. I think the amount of shots is dependent on the size and the strength and milk ratio is based on the type of drink you order such as a latte or cappuccino. The coffee wasn't strong and my coffee was like warm. There was no foam for the latte. read more

Came here during a visit to Seattle. I opted for the cinnamon maple seasonal latte. It was excellent! Super smooth and not too sweet. My only gripe is that none of their locations have seating indoors. Service was friendly. read more

Monorail Espresso - Maple cinnamon latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Monorail Espresso is the cutest little coffee shop in Seattle! There's nice little tables and seating in front. They offer tea drinks as well as crafted coffee drinks. The ladies working the counter were super friendly. My hazelnut latte was made perfectly. Smooth, creamy with a nice leaf design. The iced americano was one of the best we've ever had. The coffee beans had an excellent smoky roast making the drink taste amazing! read more

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Not a big fan of pumpkin spice but this right here...got the job done. The ladies working it were very pleasant and sweet read more

Monorail Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm a big fan of their cappuccino and happen to think it's better than both Philz and Starbucks. The baristas are always friendly and the prices are fairly reasonable for this part of town. I was there on a business trip earlier this year and loved getting my morning fix on my way to work from the hotel. The seating area on the sidewalk is quaint if you aren't bothered by the foot traffic, especially in the morning. read more

Monorail Espresso - The iconic coffee counter! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

From the moment you approach, Monorail delivers that crisp downtown energy: a walk-up window, efficient service, and baristas who seem to know their craft and clientele. The outdoor seating adds a nice touch when the weather cooperates, offering a rare bit of calm in the bustle of downtown. Reviewers consistently highlight the friendly staff and the fact that even during busy rushes, the line moves. read more

Awesome drinks - we had an espresso (they also offer soda water to go with it), iced vanilla latte, and an iced chai. Everyone loved their drinks. Service was very friendly. Lots of coffee options in Seattle but this is a winner. Highly recommend! read more

The best and strongest iced latte that I had in Seattle so far. Coffee is supposed to be really good in settle and I found on average it was just ok, nothing to write home about. But this place definitely delivered on that brand. Such amazingly strong flavorful espresso but not overpowering and not bitter. Their squash bread was really good too. Don't hesitate to come here read more

I came to Seattle for a trip and stopped by Monorail because of the good reviews, and it really didn't disappoint! They're located on the side of the street and it's a quick-stop coffee shop. I ordered an iced vanilla latte for myself, and two hot lattes for my family. We were all astounded by how high quality it tasted, and loved the experience drinking it. There are a few tables right outside if you choose to sit down there. Overall, it's an amazing little cafe and they really showed me how great the coffee scene is in Seattle! read more

Monorail Espresso - Iced Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I got the iced matcha latte with vanilla and it was not good at all. They made it super quick like I got it within a minute. Lacked matcha flavor and sweetness. It just tasted like milk. The service was good. I would probably avoid matchas here and just get coffee. read more

Monorail Espresso - Iced matcha latte with vanilla - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Was attending a conference at the convention center down the street and saw a line forming at monorail espresso. I decided to hop in line to grab some caffeine on my way to the center. The line gets long, but moves quickly. The staff is super friendly, welcoming, and warm. I applaud them for being so perky in the early mornings! I ordered a cold brew with vanilla and oat milk. It was very smooth, but not very bold in flavor. I would love to go back and try some other offerings, like a latte (which seemed to be popular with the other customers in line). read more

Best coffee in Seattle, hands down. This is the go-to spot for me and my boyfriend when we're exploring the town. Love, love, love the mocha! So delicious and made just right. The service is also very fast. Will absolutely be back. read more

Monorail Espresso - Hot mocha with regular milk, hot mocha with almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The coffee here was solid but not the flavor profile I personally would go out of my way for. The flavor is definitely on the darker side, and I prefer lighter roasts. The ambiance is very cute and the baristas are great! read more

Monorail Espresso - Iced latte. Hot latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Has very quickly become one of my favorite coffee spots in the city :) the baristas are awesome, I always enjoy chatting with them and their drinks are always beautiful (& delicious). My favorite part of going to work! read more

Monorail Espresso - Rose oat milk latte :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Vanilla oatmilk latte was delicious. Just what I want when I want coffee outside home. It's quick stop if you need coffee on the go. Better than Starbucks reserve by far. They even were able to make latte art with oatmilk! read more

Monorail Espresso - Vanilla latte with oatmilk 5/5 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time trying Monorail Espresso. Super cute and affordable with my heart shaped oat milk latte. Very convenient ordering at the window. read more

Monorail Espresso - Oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Coffee was really good, I had a hot vanilla latte and iced vanilla latte. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Monorail Espresso - Hot Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great lattes. London fog, maple cinnamon, and plain latte (all with oat milk) were great. Latte was very dark and rich; the espresso must be one of the darkest roast (chocolatey) flavors I've ever had. London fog was smooth, light, and sweet (but not overly so), and the tea quality was excellent. Maple cinnamon latte was my favorite so far--lightly sweet with just the right amount of spice and bold maple tones. read more

What a quaint and cute little caffeine stop tucked away on the busy streets of Seattle. I'm from Los Angeles and this little spot was one of my favorite stops in Seattle. Super warm and friendly service and efficient at that. All you need is a little corner to make a good cup of coffee. Me and my boyfriend shared a white mocha because we were freezing in the snow while walking to dinner. I'm not sure if it was the weather but this warm cup of white mocha tasted so so good. Perfectly sweetened - nice frothy foam and balanced. I can't wait to come back time and time again whenever I visit Seattle. read more

Monorail Espresso - The perfect cup to warm up a cold day. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So I've been here numerous of times and the only coffee I hate to get is from Nicole. Everyone else makes the best coffee best drinks, but for some reason every time I go in to get coffee when Nicole is working it's atrocious. It taste burnt. And I've been there numerous of times to see if maybe she was having a bad day or something but without fail it has been horrid. So please make sure you have staff that knows how to make coffee, everyone else does idk why Nicole hasn't gotten the clue. Anyways. 5 stars if she wasn't serving coffee. Can you also let people know when she works so that I nor others can go. Thank you! read more

I tried the cappuccino, and have to say it's really good coffee. If you are around pike street, skip the Starbucks and get your coffee here. It's a small shop, kinda hole in the wall, a cute fancy one, but you could easily miss it walking down the street. read more

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This is a super small coffee shop with some tables out in front! Their menu is also very small and limited but I was able to order some drinks that were not shown on their menu such as the burnt cream latte and Ube latte. The service was great and the girl behind the counter helped to explain all the drinks to me. The burnt cream latte was great! Not too sweet and very creamy the way I like it. The drinks also came out super fast. read more

Monorail Espresso - Burnt cream latte and Ube latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fast service and tasty coffee. It was steaming hot but it was strong and delicious. I didn't love the flavoring but I think maybe it's because I was congested so don't count it against them. This was better then the coffee at the first Starbucks. read more

Monorail Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing coffee, quick service! I got a seasonal latte today, blackberry maple, and it was perfect! Not too sweet and super tasty. Always fast service and a good, reliable cup of coffee! read more

zero frills, hassle free, fast, strong and affordable there's a reason why this walk up counter always has a line; it's a great staple that avoids trying to play catchup to all the other 3rd, 4th and nth wave coffee shops scattered across seattle now burnt creme cold brew was great; standard latte, also great. downright cheap by comparison to other shops nearby. commuter's cup -- please don't ever change! (there's no way they ever would) read more