Quaint coffee shop in the lobby of The Graduate. Ordered a soy mocha and it was ready within minutes. Not sure what beans they use - seems on the lighter side, which is what I was wanting so got lucky on that. The barista remembered I ordered soy and came up to me later, offering me an extra soy hot chocolate that wasn't picked up or something. That was nice. Nice staff members. Everyone smiles here and is relaxed, which is a great change from the Bay Area. read more

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Poindexter was a good coffee shop to visit. The hours were convenient. The matcha was okay. The blueberry scone was very good. Overall, it was an average coffee shop. read more

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It conveniently located on the street level of the Graduate by Hilton. There were exterior and interior entrances. Received warm welcome upon walking in. The breakfast sandwiches are $8 each. The mountain bacon, egg and cheese were in good combination, which tasted good. The lox, egg and cheese was fantastic for breakfast! read more

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Welcoming vibe from the second I walked in. Even with a line, the staff was vibrant, kind, and fast -- I had my latte in hand in seconds. And not just any latte. After a delayed flight, this cup erased all signs of jet lag and gave me life. I almost didn't want to drink it because the design was so pretty Cute interior, solid snack + drink selection, and good energy all around. 10/10 would caffeinate here again. read more

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Cute coffee shop with a funky vibe. Perfect spot to grab a coffee and sit awhile. The barista was super kind and made an amazing caramel cortado. It kept me going all morning. We are staying in the hotel and looking forward to tomorrow's brew! read more

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Rude staff. Barista asked for my name. I spelled it out for her. She scribbled randomly on the cup (not even close to my name) and says "sorry I'm just too American". And then turns to her colleague and says "I guess that's a name". Seriously? I'm also American. Not that it should make a difference. read more

This coffee shop was attached to the lobby of our hotel, so very easy to access. The coffee was very good, tried the cortado and an iced mocha two days in a row - solid coffee. Also tried the breakfast sandwiches, which were average. The staff were all very friendly! Good service. There was some seating as well, but it was full most days we went. read more

Convenient for hotel guests, and the folks at Poindexter seemed friendly enough. However some ingredients had run out, food portions were small. Food was fine, atmosphere is good. Just not our favorite. I recommend Leon across the street just past the Neptune theater, which really stands out as great. read more

Solid coffee spot on the corner! Not much parking but nice and walkable in the university district. See specifics below: Coffee: Good oat cappuccino, prices reasonable Breakfast: Bacon Egg Cheese sandwich (not pictured) was delicious and the Raspberry crossiant was flaky and sweet Working environment: Great natural lighting in the front and a whole quiet area in the back (outlets included) that connects to the lobby of the Graduate Hotel. I recommended working in the bay window-esque corner! Bathroom: Need a code from the barista but it's a public restroom accessed down the stairs read more

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The best breakfast sandwiches in the city, awesome Olympia coffee, great service, and posh, reslaxing, and spacious café. read more

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Came here for the first time with friends. Cool spot in a hotel, and enjoyed my coffee in the lobby area, which was very cool and quiet with good background music and lots to look at! Coffee was tasty, staff was moderately friendly, but still enjoyed my experience. read more

Got the matcha latte unsweetened and cafe latte and they were both great. Nice little coffee shop.

Came here for a hot cocoa and it was amazing! It was super creamy and thick which I love, and was not overly sweet. The latte art was nice too, and the place has a nice, slightly upscale vibe. It's a good place to study! The servers are really nice and even though it is slow, the quality is very good so it is worth the wait! read more

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My first few weeks of being a regular at U-district, I thought Poindexter had the best coffee. It's posh, the drinks are alright, and it's very comfortable. I guess it's because it's not really a normal coffee shop of U-District but rather a part of the hotel. The worst part is that they have very limited seating and parking is impossible to find. Not sure if it's related to the same one in Berkeley, CA. Line can get long sometimes but the staff is nice. Best as a grab-and-go spot if you pass by this block. read more

Would definitely go again! The baristas were friendly and nice. The sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich was great, I didn't think I would like it as much as I did. It was a little greasy but it's from the crispy cheese and sausage. The warm vanilla latte I got had a toasty vanilla flavor, perfect amount of sweetness, and a smooth coffee taste. The inside is aesthetic and there is a great level of detail in the interior design. There's plenty of seating for working or studying but there's not a lot of outlets. It's connected to a cool hotel lobby too. read more

Poindexter Coffee - Vanilla latte and Breakfast Sausage sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I liked my matcha a lot more than I expected to. It was very much a traditional matcha and not the oversweetened or pre-packaged stuff that some cafes seem to do now. The barista was super friendly and helpful too - they were very knowledgeable about the matcha and other drinks I asked about when deciding on a beverage. They were also very efficient and did a cute little latte art for me. The ambiance was casual and modern. It's adjacent to a hotel or apartment lobby but also looks like a popular space for people to study or work a bit since it's close to campus. I'd come back for the matcha again. read more

Poindexter Coffee - Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I frequented Poindexter Coffee during my six days in Seattle to officiate my goddaughter's wedding and have a short vacation. Located on the first floor of Graduate Hotel, a 16-story art deco hotel in the University District, Poindexter does a fairly steady business primarily due to its relationship with Graduate and because of being near the University of Washington. You can access Poindexter from inside the hotel IF you can walk down a step that connects the coffeeshop with the hotel (right next to the front desk). Otherwise, you'll need to use the sidewalk entrance off of Brooklyn Avenue. It is accessible and level to the ground (or as level as anything gets in Seattle). Poindexter has a fairly small menu primarily consisting of coffee and tea options, a variety of pastries, and a breakfast menu primarily consisting of breakfast sandwiches and a handful of other items. They were offering dine-in with well-spaced tables. It's my understanding they typically offer a couple of video games, though I never saw them and they may have been set aside due to the pandemic. I actually never tried the coffee (which I've heard mixed things about). It's Verve Coffee. I drank iced tea each morning. I tried a sausage/egg/cheese sandwich - it's a behemoth and beautifully executed. It's easily one of the best that I've tried of this type of sandwich. I also tried a couple of their pastries including delicious hazelnut brownies and a couple others. Every employee I met was friendly and helpful. The space is warm and inviting. The hotel is dog friendly and it's not uncommon to see dogs inside the Poindexter. Seattle is pretty eco-friendly in general and nearly everything here is recyclable, compostable, or otherwise good for the environment. I appreciated balance, however. As a spastic paraplegic, I typically do use a straw and appreciate having an option here while also recognizing some shy away from straws due to their impact on the environment. The prices are typical "hotel" prices - this means they're a bit higher than you'll pay most places but not exorbitant. I will note that they don't accept cash - only credit cards. The hotel does have a deal where you can get credits that can be used at the Poindexter. This is one of two dining options connected to the hotel with the other being a rooftop restaurant. Graduate has a study table at the back of its large lobby area - it offers connectivity and plug-in and Poindexter offers some discount options for those studying. As a matter of note, this area is undergoing major renovation and construction and the sidewalk has lots of signage reflecting the street and construction work. Additionally, parking is somewhat limited so this truly is more of a neighborhood coffee joint than a destination spot. However, between the hospitality and the quality food/drink items it's definitely a great option for those in the area. From past photos, I'll also note that the decor is typically somewhat different. They've adapted spacing for the pandemic and it is still aesthetically pleasing but not quite as hipster. They also do offer a variety of bottled and canned items ranging from water to beer to wine to wellness drinks. If/when I'm back in Seattle, I wouldn't hesitate to revisit Poindexter. read more

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The breakfast sandwich was delicious and the cheese was dripping from my sandwich which I loved!!! The coffee was okay nothing special but I would get it again. Both of the people who helped me where super friendly and joyful, so early in the morning on a Sunday morning. The place is very spacious and I love the wall of plants with the cute puppy statues. read more

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matcha is yucky :( i needed a good matcha to start this new year and poindexter did not deliver. but its fine. try it for yourself guys. don't believe everything you see on the internet read more

No hot breakfast available despite menu's promise. BUT I came here mainly for the vaunted Seattle coffee experience...and this place disappoints. Unexceptional Americano. read more

Finally checked this. cute coffee shop out before heading to UW Farmer's Market yesterday. On my first visit to a coffee shop I usually go with a latte to see how the latte art is but the Golden Milk was calling my name that morning. I love that they had a few other tea lattes. The space is cute lots of window and natural light on the south side. Plenty of tables for varied size parties. The main counter is so cool with all the wood pencils. Loved the surprise logo at the bottom of the mug when I finished my beverage. Service was friendly and I received my beverage l, but pretty sure they forgot about my smashedbrowns. I was facing the main counter from my table thought it had taken awhile but being my first time wasn't sure how long it should take. But then saw one of the people behind the counter asking if my order was ever done. No apology for the delay but it was so tasty O couldn't be mad. Tater tots in a waffle iron why has no one else done this? it's nice a crisply all the way around like a gigantic McDonald's hash row. Seasoned with salt and pepper and comes with packs of ketchup and Tabasco read more

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Need a coffee fix to jump start that morning? If so, this is the place! There are several good options to accompany you beverage of choice. The americano is my favorite and has a bold taste. The staff are friendly and the service is fast. If you are nearby pop in for a to go cup or stay a while. read more

Staying at the Graduate Hotel, where everyone is super friendly and accomodating! Poindexters is attached to the hotel, and NOT friendly I went in this morning and the person behind the counter was seriously cranky I went in 2 more times to give it a chance, but also just as unfriendly and snarky. There are plenty of other wonderful coffee shops around, I'd steer clear of this one. It's too bad as its so convenient with the hotel, but such a drastic difference in attitude from the awesome staff at the Graduate. read more

Note that this is a limited review based on my experience! I always order a Chai latte at coffee shops to see how it might taste like - I'm not much of a coffee drinker myself. I know, in Seattle? The blasphemy! The decor is beautiful and homey, with good music. When I came in, it felt like it had a nice vintage feel. Wine bottles adorn the right shelf, with an airport cooler holding various items. 1 star for that! Approaching the counter, the nice girl working informed me their oven is broken, so they won't have any food, and it's been broken for about 3 weeks. Super unfortunate, as I have heard good things about the food here, so I'll have to wait until it's fixed to really try it. She was still very kind, if not a little clumsy (she accidentally knocked over some paper cups while working by herself, which is completely fine). I tried to catch the stack of cups to no avail, but I did help a little in settling everything down. If anything, her flustered response was endearing, rather than unprofessional. Good service means 1 more star! Now, for the Chai itself. It looked cute, with the typical latte heart in the center, and served in a paper cup (I accept this due to the pandemic). However, as is the case with many coffee shops, it tasted watered down and not quite creamy enough for me, which was very unfortunate. This is usually a result of the Chai not being steeped long enough, and perhaps an off ratio with water VS steamed milk (this also depends on the type of Chai used). Still, it gets 1 star for presentation! All in all, I know that next time, I'll try to ask for a longer steep time, or to use less water and more milk, and see if that changes. After all, this is just my opinion - a Chai latte can come in many different forms and it boils down to preference! Perhaps next time I'll also ask what type of Chai tea bag they use too.... :) read more

Poindexter Coffee - Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This coffee shop is nice for a quick breakfast and coffee. It is attached to a hotel and has a decent amount of seating. We ordered a latte, chocolate-berry muffin, steel cut oatmeal, mini dill scone, mountain bacon-cheese-egg breakfast sandwich, and a green tea. The coffee was just okay, nothing special. The muffin was quite chocolatey and the scone was a little hard. The breakfast sandwich was pretty good and the mountain bacon was flavorful and fatty. read more

I had a perfect cappuccino here during my visit to Seattle. The coffee was out-of-this-world delicious. The barista was very nice and took time to be kind and to do it right. The problem was that the barista was working alone. The line was super-long to order and each order was complicated. The barista is clearly overworked, having to pick up the baked goods and set up the shop alone. This meant the shop opened late. Add some staff here, people! read more

The Poindexter is the Graduate Hotel's resident coffee shop/cafe, and carries over its cool and funky school/after school-themed aesthetic, with some walls surfaced completely in real pencils and arcade games stationed in another area of the space. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I thoroughly enjoyed their steel cut oats for breakfast, cooked up with soy milk and topped with fresh, sweet strawberries and pecans. There was a minor wait to place the order at the counter, but the oats were served up quickly and in a generous quantity, fueling me handily until lunch. There are many advantages to staying at the Graduate, and the Poindexter is another feather in their cap. They also have a refrigerated case with drinks and some prepared foods (yogurts, sandwiches, salads) if you need something on the run. read more

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Convenient because it was at the bottom of my hotel. Delicious because I had two perfectly crafted, consistent tasting iced vanilla oat lattes (both vanilla and oat cost extra) and got their bacon breakfast sandwich open faced (didn't need the other thick piece of toast) and that bacon will make you recoil a little from the shock of how good it is...thick, flavorful, and juicy. The cheese is also what makes the dish. And friendly because the morning duo of peppy and sassy and chill and accommodating greeted me warmly and were super engaging two days in row! Ample seating, two arcade games, a fridge with beer and wine, and WiFi. read more

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The customer service here isn't that great and could be better. However, the coffee is pretty good. They use Olympia Coffee which I enjoy.

I love this place, but recently came in to find that the entire back area was closed off, seemingly for some student function. In the meantime, the front area was packed with students standing around with luggage (?), So there was nowhere to sit. Fck students anyway, but wouldn't you have a sign at the counter telling people that they can pay, but can't stay. I guess if they cared about customer service they would. read more

We stayed in the Graduate and so enjoyed coffee and breakfast pasties (well, my partner did. No GF options for me). Everyone there has been so friendly, and they make the drinks quickly and efficiently, even when there is a long line. I loved my soy dirty chai with a shot of white chocolate, though the hibiscus tea was a smidgen too sour for me. Partner loves the lavender latte and I don't even drink coffee and enjoyed tasting it. Lovely place! read more

Rating : 3.5 stars I was staying at the Graduate hotel for 3 days and this place was the in-house coffee place attached to the hotel. I got breakfast coupons for 10$ from the hotel for my stay so I was pretty excited to use it at Poindexter. I was greeted (or not) by a not so enthusiastic barista who had an annoyed expression on their face. I ordered a mountain bacon sandwich and a side of black coffee. The barista didn't acknowledge and I wasn't sure if they heard me. I proceeded to give them my coupon and they looked at it as though it was something suspicious. They had a discussion with someone who I assume was the manager about the coupon. When I asked if everything was ok, they told with in an irritated way that it was fine. Somehow I left with a feeling of being unwelcome which isn't the best way to start the day. If I didn't have the coupons from Graduate, I may not have returned again the next day. Lucky for me, the sandwich and coffee were both delicious. And it made up for the bad start I'd ordered a black coffee and they used a local coffee brand who made some really tasty blends. The mountain bacon sandwich had a huge slab of bacon, scrambled egg, Beechers cheese on a thick toast. It was delicious and filling. Over the next two days, I tried to time my order or avoid the annoyed barista so as not to spoil my day. I tried the breakfast sausage sandwich on the other day. It came with Tillamook cheese, thick sausage and egg on a toast. I liked it better than the bacon sandwich. Don't get me wrong, they were both delicious. I just prefer their sausage over bacon. They also have croissants if you're in a hurry. If you order coffee, you're given a nice cup with the coffee shops name on it if you're staying in for the drink. They have a few arcade game consoles for you to play and free WiFi if you want to work or browse internet. If only they'd have a little more welcoming baristas, this would be a 5 star place. read more

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Their espresso is fruity and under-roasted, almost acidic. Service was good, but I would not order espresso drinks here again.

This is right across the University District LINK station. It is connected to the hotel so they don't take cash. The coffee was alright as I just needed something to drink before I started my early morning at work. read more

Very disappointed. The drip coffee was sour. They forgot about my lox sandwich order and I ended up waiting a total of twenty minutes for it and then my coffee got cold. The bread tasted stale. I saw another order for 2 lox sandwiches go out earlier and they were double the size of mine... Don't understand that. read more

Admittedly one of the most disappointing breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. Bacon was fatty and inedible - leaving just a small sliver of egg on a very boring sandwich. The coffee is nearly as sad, with the Cherry Blossom latte matching the flavor profile of a bottle of Pine-Sol. Was super excited to try this place out based on the reviews, but will now never be back again. read more

This cafe makes surprisingly good lattes. I genuinely like them more than Starbucks or any other cafe on the ave. They also sell day old treats for half off that are really good. Highly recommend as a place for making quick and good lattes! read more

Amazing everything. Great coffee, attractive and kind baristas, great atmosphere. I would rec this place to any coffee lover

Wow what a mocha! So I was here waiting for a concert and needed a pick me up. Saw this really cute cafe, and needed to also use the restroom so I got a iced mocha and did my business. It was cute and classy, and beautiful Venetian pieces. Coffee was great and the barista was super chill! read more