My previous post was from two separate visits back in August 2016, so it's definitely time for another update for my third visit on 8/2/25. First thing to mention, kudos for their longevity. They are coming up on their first decade next summer. The cafe decor also held up pretty well, including the large glass fixture from the ceiling. Seattle Sunshine Coffee also outlived Ventoux that I had mentioned in my prior post. The barista and I compared my 2016 stamp card to the current design, just had a few slight different nuances. This indie cafe had folks onsite, but not packed. There was still room available whether seated along the sidewalk, main seating area, or the upstairs mezzanine. Some convos to be had, but most of the cafe clientele were on their laptops or reading. Pastry case was well stocked with the wholesale variety from Macrina, plus the usual bevs and cafe fare. I enjoyed my near two hour onsite visit. The only thing I wished is that I had brought a hoodie. The AC was jacked up. and of course, I had savored an iced mocha. Hopefully my next cafe detour won't take nine years though between visits. read more

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Came here on a Sunday morning, it was busy but there was lots of seating available. They didn't have any sandwiches that day :( The vibe in the store is very family friendly and cute! The service is attentive and nice. The coffee is tasty and smooth. We all ordered an oatmilk latte, we'd rate 4.5/5. The Matcha latte was 0/5, do not buy, tastes like sugar milk I would come back for the coffee and to get work done! :) read more

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Lovely wee place for a breakfast and a coffee. The breakfast sandwiches were perfect, as was the squash bread. read more

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The ambiance was great--perfect for working from a café, as most people seemed to be doing just that. The café has plenty of seating, making it a good spot to get some work done. The chairs might not be the most comfortable for long hours, though. Service was quick, with no line, and I opted for the 8 oz coffee. It was strong and smooth, and I really enjoyed it. Overall, I liked the experience and would definitely go back again. PS: They serve Lighthouse coffee, in case anyone's interested! read more

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This is one of my favorite Seattle coffee places. Ambience is amazing, and coffee is ALWAYS good and that's not something I can say about a lot of places. Service is also consistently lovely. read more

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My home coffee shop for more than a year and a half now! The baristas know all the lingo and make consistently great drinks. It's a great place to get some work done. Lots of space on the main and second floor. Friendly neighborhood vibes too. Everything you'd need in a local coffee shop. I love it here! read more

OMG, the name was prophetic, because this latte delivered pure sunshine straight to my soul. The shot was pulled with surgical precision and paired with perfectly steamed milk that knew exactly when to show off and when to step back. Like the Grinch on Christmas morning, my heart grew three sizes and somehow manifested itself in the heart latte art smiling up at me. Add another five stars to the Seattle coffee map. Thank you for carrying the PNW coffee tradition forward the way it deserves. read more

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One of my favorite places to work! The seasonal drinks always have a great combination of fruity/chocolatey flavors and the breakfast burritos are also filling and affordable. Great staff and music! read more

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Really cute place and conveniently located with a friendly atmosphere to study or just exist. Drinks are not bad, but nothing special. Would really like if they could update their furniture and spend a little bit more time on specializing their drinks and food items. Would return, but only as part of a social outing or similar . read more

Feels like everyone knows each other at this place. It's always full and busy with WFHs and students alike, but you can usually find a seat somewhere. Downstairs is a little claustrophobic, and not recommended if it's flu season or need quiet space. Upstairs is very nice and a great place to focus. If you have a seat along the wall, you're guaranteed to have a place to charge. Coffee is standard, strong, and they have stamp cards. There's no reason to not make this a regular study space. read more

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Loved this little simple gem while in town for work meetings. We sought it out en route to do some volunteer work nearby. So glad we stopped in as not only was my sugar free vanilla oat milk latte beautiful and good, but it was served in a REAL MUG. I don't know the last time I was in a coffee shop that still utilizes real mugs. It was such a treat as I do prefer to sip my morning beverage out of glass and not a plastic to go cup. Thanks so much for that, Seattle Sunshine! I also got a gluten free fresh fruit muffin (strawberries and nectarines in it) which was amazingly delicious. I was so glad they had a few gluten free options actually. If you're in the area it's definitely worth stopping in. read more

Seattle Sunshine Coffee - Oat milk vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This spot was cute and not too crowded, which was nice. I was able to easily get a table by the window with an outlet to do my work and enjoy the little bit of sunshine peeking through the clouds. The WiFi was broken though which was very disappointing as I'd come here to get work done between appointments and had to hotspot from my phone. The staff were friendly though and the chai was way better than I had anticipated. I think I'd come back as long as they fixed the WiFi or if I was just stopping in for a drink. read more

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I was disappointed with my order and the price I paid for a very dry morning roll and a very strong, ice-filled iced tea. I would've expected more tea and a moderate amount of ice. I would not go back. read more

Coffee and pastries are really good! I was in desperate need of caffeine, so ordered a 20oz drip, black. Coffee was really smooth and surprisingly good! First time here but won't be the last read more

matcha was awful and watered down Tasted like playdough. Honestly ruined my whole day. this is an embarrassment to Seattle coffee. i can't believe this shop is still open. $8 for garbage water read more

Coffee is really good and baristas are really nice. Sometimes the wifi doesn't work, so you may need to test before you settle in. read more

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Good, friendly coffee shop with a neighborhood feel. There is upstairs seating that helps add to the capacity. The staff was friendly. They serve French Press only, which is a little bit odd; personally, I prefer batch drip coffee. However, the French Press was good for what it was. Unfortunately, like most of the coffee shops I experienced in Seattle, they did not have homemade simple syrup out at the condiment bar so I used little packets of sugar instead. Moreover, no metal stirring spoons. read more

Lovely cafe with ample seating and friendly baristas. The space looks great too with seating upstairs and downstairs for work/study or a chat and lots of windows and natural light. A tall americano was a bit more spendy than usual (over $5) and was ok.. didn't find it had much flavor but other latte drinks people left with looked so good, so may try that next time I'm in the neighborhood. Whatever drink that is on this yelp business page coverphoto, I want that! read more

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Cute neighborhood coffee shop. Friendly baristas and lots of seating. I ordered a café latte and a slice of Harvest Squash Bread. The only negative is that parking is scarce, but if you live close enough that you can walk, a perfect little place for morning coffee and a pastry. read more

Pretty good, but something is missing. Lots of foam on my latte, but still yummy. I liked the vibe and staff were nice! read more

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I love all the baristas. The coffee is delicious. Tanner loves the pup treats. It's avery relaxing atmosphere. read more

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They serve lighthouse coffee so you already know it's good. The sausage egg and cheese was good and not greasy which is hard to find. Note to self: come back for the sausage egg and cheese read more

This is my favorite cafe for getting work done in seattle. It's pretty quiet and there is a downstairs and upstairs. It's not overwhelming, overstimulating, hot, and loud like I've found many cafes. I'd say it's somewhat of a hidden gem but I secretly hope it stays that way. However, it can be busy so beware of peak hours. The coffee and cold brew is AMAZING! Pastries are also really good. Everyone I've brought here has loved it. I wouldn't come here to just hang out, bc like another person said there are a lot of colder tones so not a super warm ambience. But I find this better for doing work. It's also not too hard to find parking, when it's peak times you can find parking on a residential street close by. read more

I stayed with my friend who lives in the neighborhood for a few days, and I came here one to two times a day. I love their spiced brown sugar oat milk latte. The staff is also SO incredibly sweet and nice and accommodating, and they remembered my order after just one visit. Also plentiful seating and a clean bathroom! read more

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Ultimate study or work spot. Seattle Sunshine has great coffee, plenty of seating, good light music, and plenty of natural light, which is perfect for making it the best place to sit for a couple hours and get some items off your to-do list. If you're into sweet coffee, their mochas are excellent, but you can't go wrong here. read more

Seattle Sunshine Coffee - Dirty chai & brownie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Awesome place to get some work done! Airy and well lit, lots of tables and outlets on a two level, loft layout. The food is simple and good- they have pre made, wrapped sandwiches that they can put in the panini grill for you, and full service espresso. I got a turkey pesto sandwich and a Marshmallow Latte. I sat away in the top floor corner at a window and had a lovely time. read more

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Cute coffee shop, lots of parking across the street, they have an upstairs and main area. The upstairs is small but cozy. They have gluten free options as well as yummy drinks. The staff was kind and helpful! read more

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I love getting coffee here on the weekend with my partner, they make really good coffee drinks and the baristas are always really nice and helpful. They have pre-made burritos from HH Market Goods that are really tasty and fair priced. The shop itself has a cute cozy seating area upstairs with a Chihuly chandelier that is to die for. There's no parking but the streets in the neighborhood are residential so it's easy to find parking within a walkable distance. read more

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Cute shop, $20 buck for two espressos with flavor and a scone. Parking is extremely limited so we quickly illegally parked across the street in the law firm lot and jay walked to the shop. Shhhh! Order taker person wasn't super friendly and neither was the barista but it's all good because coffee was presented cutely to make up for it. The bar where you add all the little extras could have been cleaner IMO. Food and drink spilt along side of trash cans and this isn't a hour or two. This is a dried up mess, just saying. Coffee was tasty and the hot one could have been a tad hotter. I still give it a thumbs up against The S word anyday! read more

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I always look forward to getting a drink & get some work done here. It's one of those coffee gems in Seattle because it's not too loud and they serve amazing drinks! :) read more

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A great space with plenty of seating to study. The barista Bella, recommended a lavender latte and it was Divine. Perfectly steamed, beautifully smooth, and a completing floral aroma. Highly recommend, thank you for the great drink Bella! read more

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Friendly service. Chill spot to get some work done. There's an upstairs & downstairs area, so you have some flexibility. Free wifi. Street parking nearby. read more

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4.5 stars. Better than most coffee shops we have been to in Seattle. We four stopped on a rainy day for hot drinks and pastries. Coffee (Americano): 4.5. Aromatic and warm. Hot chocolate: 4.5. Ditto. Pastries: 4.0. Chocolate croissant quite good, among best available in Seattle. Scones were ok. Service: 4.0. Fast and professional, though mirthless. Ambiance: 4.5. Comfortable atmosphere over 2 floors, with artwork on the walls. Interior was softer than appears in the photos. Modern, relaxing music at a not-too-loud volume. read more

Seattle Sunshine Coffee - The single unisex bathroom. Clean, with a VERY-loud fan (but that cannot be heard outside.) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What a gem! Stopped in here today for some caffeination and was pleasantly surprised! I got a cappuccino with lavender. My husband got an Americano with Irish cream. The list of flavors you can add is EXTENSIVE! Their baked goods are from a variety of local bakeries. I got the squash bread from Macrina. Very tasty, and not as sweet as pumpkin bread. The atmosphere is super casual and friendly. There is ample seating for studying or working both down and upstairs. The owners created a glass sculpture that looks exactly like Chihuly. Super impressive- I was fooled! The server was also very friendly. I recommend! read more

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Found another cute cafe! I came here after my doctor's appt. and I must say with everyone who has also stated it, the outside part of the cafe looks ordinary. You don't think much of it until you walk inside :D It's two stories with a Chihuly piece upstairs hanging in the middle. I came at a good time when it wasn't too crowded around to find a place to sit and do some work. Apparently they have some artists or art shows every now and then because the walls are filled with ordinary beautiful canvas art. The squash bread was big and filling here! It was absolutely my favorite. The lemon square was okay. Had a breve which was pretty good. I will come back! Lots of street parking available -- although I parked behind the small lot. They said I couldn't park there but as long as it says the hours 'customer parking 8am-5pm,' you shouldn't have a problem or worry about your car being towed away. That's what I was worried about and when I came out, it was all fine. Just park alongside Mioposto or across from it. read more

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I navigate life coffee shop to coffee shop and Sunshine is my go-to for a consistently excellent cup of Jo. Staffed and run by good people. Either first thing in the am or end of day, always a great place to meet up with friends and enjoy the ambiance. And I love that they know my order without my mention :). read more

Parking here is rough, but if you find street parking, definitely come here to get some work done since they have plenty of seating and really good coffee. I went a little out of my comfort zone and chose the rose flavor from their myriad of flavor choices and got a rose hemp milk latte. Hemp milk and coffee actually pair really well together and rose pairs even better. To say less, I definitely walked out of this place filled with sunshine. read more

This is one legit house of caffeination! We dropped in for a meeting on a Sunday morning and found the place we will be coming anytime we find ourselves over here in similar circumstances. The lower level is nice, open and has plenty of natural light and outlets if you prefer the light of your computer screen. Upstairs there is plenty of additional seating as well as a very nice blue glass ornamental piece that graces an open area up to the second level. It's very nice to look at! While we were there we saw plenty of folks bunking up for a few hours study session or a nice Sunday morning chat with a friend. The coffee options here are plentiful. There's nothing super exotic, but they have everything that you would expect. The pastries are lovely, including a very nice squash bread that we tried. It was about half a loaf that we got and it was delicious! We also got some sugar cookies to go that were a big hit when I got home. We appreciated the pink elephants as well as the multi colored circle cookies. Plenty of other card loaded options were present including some nice looking croissants and muffins. They also had a good number of sandwiches and other ancillary beverages for purchase. All in all, this is a solid coffee shop that will give you just about everything you want if you're looking for a place to caffeinate, chillax or grab something and run. read more

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Good Coffee, staff was respectful and sweet, and is was a good atmosphere. On the expensive side although read more

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Love all the options for vegan and gluten free folks. Great place to read or get work done!! Hard to find a place like this in Seattle w everything being closed. read more

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