Are you looking for a coffee shop that makes you feel like you're in a spaceship? I know... a pretty niche category, but this coffee shop is exactly that! Coffee was perfect temperature right off the bat, no scorching drinks here. Coffee was great, just the right amount of sweetness to coffee bitterness ratio. Comfortable seating, lots of chair space, and one couch. It is a small place, but there is lots of sci-fi character. And the staff were super nice. read more

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We stopped by The Outer Rim around 11 am on a Saturday. It was incredibly busy, and most of the pastries were already sold out. The decorations are super creative, fun sci-fi theme. Their specialty drink menu is fantastic. I'm usually hesitant to order heavily flavored lattes because I worry they'll be overly sweet and mask the actual espresso (almost like a dessert or boba drink). However, that wasn't the case here at all. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the quality of the coffee really shined through. We ordered: * Ceti Alpha 5: A lovely lavender and honey latte. * Romulan Cloaking Device: A toasted marshmallow and hazelnut latte. Highly recommend for both the fun atmosphere and the genuinely great coffee! read more

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Super clean, organized, and neat sci-fi spaced theme cafe. Service was quick and amiable. Good chill/wfh space -Wifi available -Outlets available -A few tables -Not too loud 12 oz iced Hyper Space (Quad shot Lavender Latte) was balanced and slightly sweet. A bit too much caffeine for me, but will return to try other drinks! read more

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Delicious coffee and great service! The barista was very nice and well informed of all of the menu options. I accidentally ordered a hot chocolate instead of a mocha (the "hailing frequencies" drink) and she double checked if I wanted espresso in it or not. I definitely did and was so happy she asked! I was very impressed with the taste as well - not overly sweet! I'll definitely be coming back again. read more

Step into the Millennial Falcon of coffee houses. Star Wars & Star Trek art & memorabilia. Serve Herkimer coffee. Have seltzers. read more

The Outer Rim - Cortado, NO soda water to cleanse palate, just still. Libbey Gibraltar glass. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Are you a Star Trek fan or a Star Wars fan? It doesn't matter because this neat as hell coffee spot is a nod to both! It's such a fun stop with artwork and figurines and a menu with very clever names for the drinks. It's light and bright with a clean futuristic look just like quarters or space on an episode. They have pastries to go along with your beverages. They even have blue milk! The staff was really nice and helpful. They even sell merch. I'm going to give a big hats off to whomever arranged the t-shirts because you have proven that you can get tshirts other than the boxy, stiff, high necked, thick cotton with sleeves down past the elbows. I'm trying to say they have great quality tshirts, and they even went up to 3X. Love this place! read more

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I appreciate a strong drink so I got the hyperspace - latte with 4 shots and lavender latte iced. You can tell the barista puts some love into it. Love the Star Wars themed art (and Star Trek ). We also enjoyed the lavender lemon cake -- nice and lemony with bits of lavender on top and in the cake. It's a little dry but still ok. It's nice that there are some electrical plugs to plug in if you need to get some work in too. read more

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The Outer Rim is in a random location, but was very busy for 9:30 on a weekday! I felt bad got the one guy working because he was getting slammed. The inside is very cute and has some good spots to work. I got a seasonal latte and it was far too sweet for me. I would probably try again because it's convenient but would do a coffee without syrup and plan for a longer trip. read more

We come here about once a week now and love this spot. You don't have to be a star wars fan to appreciate all the detail and work that have gone into the theming of this coffee shop, but if you are a fan it does not disappoint. The entire coffee shop is decorated and themed to star wars and they have rotating art work which is a fun reason to continue to come back to see what new artist they have on display. The coffee is always delicious, but what makes this place fantastic is the owners. They are super friendly and always willing to have a chat. It is fun to hear about their love for all things sci-fi. This is such a great addition to the neighborhood and is a must if you are in the area. read more

I come here about once a week. It's a great study spot, I sully come during my lunch break to get some work done. The pastries are fresh, coffee is good! It's such a cool, cute spot. Not big but great for a small friend meet up of 4 people or less. read more

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Very cute sci-fi/Star Wars themed coffee shop in Magnolia, which I consider the Outer Rim of Seattle! We found the shop quite crowded on a Saturday afternoon. The barista (who I think may be an owner as well) offered to set up some chairs for us which was super nice of her (luckily some seats ended up opening up). Good coffee, some yummy looking treats, and a very clean space with some funny themed touches. It also seemed like the baristas knew a lot of the customers, which made for a nice vibe. I feel like it's a good sign when places have faithful regulars. This is a great option if you find yourself in Magnolia! read more

The Outer Rim - The space--busy day! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

After meandering on a multi bakeshop route, I decided to checkout The Outer Rim featured by Eater Seattle and Instagram (12/23/23). I remember this location years ago as another indie cafe (HUB Coffee back in 2018). I'm glad to see this spot revived and with an amazing sleek transformation. Bright, lots of natural light. Ample seating with two and four tops, plus window counter spots too. The interior decor is sci-fi themed with nods to Star Trek and Star Wars. A lot of well appointed touches are found throughout the cafe: art work, plants, light fixtures, paneling, and color palette. The Outer Rim just opened a week ago. They feature Herkimer Coffee, spot-on espresso, assorted cold beverages, and fresh pastries from Macrina. Note: cashless establishment, credit/debit cards only. Definitely recommended! read more

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absolutely loved this coffee shop! the star wars decor was amazing. the staff were extremely friendly and it wasn't too busy for a Saturday morning. i got the skywalker latte & it tasted amazing. absolutely recommend for an experience out of this galaxy. read more

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I came here for the first time during a trip to Seattle. I see why this cafe has such great reviews. The coffee is stellar, and the service was very warm and welcoming. The Star Wars and Star Trek decor gives this spot a lot of personality and character. I can tell that this place has a host of return customers and locals. I got the Princess Leia specialty latte which is a combination of white chocolate and lavender. It tasted so good!! Definitely give this coffeeshop a try if you're in Seattle! read more

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I have been to The Outer Rim a handful of times, and my vanilla latte is always delicious! The staff are always friendly, and I enjoy the ambiance of the coffee shop- very fun and sci fi themed. This coffee shop has quickly become one of my favorite coffee shops in the area and I highly recommend trying it out if you haven't! read more

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Do or do not, there is no try! - Yoda This place definitely does! Meticulously clean interior, thoughtful decor, great attention to detail, and of course fantastic coffee... we got machiattos. read more

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This place is headed in the right direction! It has a really cute energy outside with some fun signage. Inside there is art. It definitely needs a pin ball machine and some ice pops or something to keep it as a destination this summer. A coffee shop alone won't last long at this spot which has seen a number of businesses over the years. I picked up a bag of decaf coffee which they put together for me by request. read more

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The food was good, but the owner was better! We talked about the ambiance of the coffee shoppe and how he had to make it a little more generic than he wanted to stay out of the clutches of the empire (Disney). Cool place with rotating decor... but where is the blue milk? read more

The barista (who I believe is the owner) was super kind and welcoming! They showed me the menu they were preparing for May the 4th, when I was there on Monday because I wasn't sure what to order. I grabbed the Hyper Space, which was excellent! I stayed to read my book and enjoy my drink. The Star Wars decor is really cool and well done, but still subtle enough that you don't feel like you're in a theme park either. I liked that balance. I also loved the bathroom wall mural lol. read more

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Love the Star Wars themed ambiance. Lots of fun details to observe around. Great coffee and friendly owner. Friendly neighborhood vibes!

Good coffee, great atmosphere. The barista (owner perhaps?) seemed very friendly and was chatting with regulars. Cool concept for a coffee shop! Great place to work from as it was quite quiet when I was there. read more

The Outer Rim - Dirty chai w/ almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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One of a kind coffee shop for Starship Enterprise fans! Great Coffee, interesting conversations, awesome ambience. read more

Very friendly staff; fun sci-fi theme; good but not amazing coffee. Still, recommended! read more

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One of the coolest coffee shops we've ever been to. It showed up on my wife's IG account, and as a Star Wars afficionado herself, it's been a destination the next time we went to Seattle. The shop is a small, cozy place across the street from a BNSF rail yard north of DT. The decor is custom designed in the SW movie theme, with SW & Star Trek art adorn the walls. No detail is too small. With Seattle having a coffee shop just about on every corner, many that are very good, The Outer Rim being in the very good category, a very good coffee shop needs a hook to stand out from the others and this one has it. The next time we're in the outer rim of Seattle, we'll drop by. read more

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Wife and I recently opened a business nearby and I just HAD to stop into this place and check it out... it didn't disappoint. Star Wars everywhere you look! Great coffee. I'll definitely be back to get my caffeine fix and do some work! read more

New sci fi coffee shop! The decor is just perfect. My new favorite place - no one knows about it yet! read more

The Outer Rim - New sci fi coffee shop! The decor is just perfect - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place has a really cool science fiction atmosphere (Star Wars & Star Trek artistic design). The coffee is great and the staff is very friendly. I highly recommend this coffee shop since it is arguably the best science fiction cafe in Seattle. read more

I loved the ambience. The staff worked quickly and were very welcoming. Coffee was amazing. I will definitely be back. Planning on becoming a regular even. read more

The Outer Rim - Mocha with toasted marshmallow flavoring - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really did a great job with the atmosphere of the place. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

This place has an excellent vibe and atmosphere; the coffee is excellent as well. As an aside... It's nice to see both the Star Wars and Star Trek artwork on the walls; it would appear that Sci-Fi fans from all dimensions are welcome. :-) read more

Coffee is bad and so is the service on weekends!! Plus they charge extra for alternative milks! Which in my opinion is tacky business!! I have a free coffee coming and I DO NOT even want it!!! They think they own the street parking along with the awful business next door Not Monday!!!! read more

I got a regular latte. It was pretty solid and around the same price and other coffee shops in the area. I loved the sci fi decor and comfy atmosphere. The owners and workers were kind and warm. read more

Such a cute and unique place. My friend and I were talking about how this is the kind of coffee shop we would want to own - quirky, but still really good. We got the iced Chewbacca and Skywalker and both were great, just needed a little stir. Was definitely worth the drive over and I'll certainly come back next time I'm in town! read more

The Outer Rim - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a great example of a locally owned business which focuses on community! The coffee is excellent (served in real mugs, not paper!), the pastries are fresh and delightful, and the service is top notch! A rare commodity in the coffee shop realm, this sci fi themed shop is full of fun and interesting art. It is a good energy place for reading, writing or just hanging out. I highly recommend you try The Outer Rim! read more

Great coffee and tea selection!! Becca and Martin are really friendly, too!! Love having them in the hood!!

this place is great in every way you would hope. first the coffee: it's excellent. owner teamed up with herkimer and it's a win now the atmosphere.... amazing. the personal collection of star wars art and memorabilia is incredibly fun and the design of the space feels just right! my daughter and i had the best time and can't wait to come back! my vote for most interesting and original coffee shop in the city. it's worth the trip out to magnolia! read more

An absolute Magnolia delight. The owners are so sweet, the Sci Fi decor is phenomenal, it's bright and clean, the coffee and pastries are yummy plus the prices are so reasonable. We will be regulars and highly recommend this charming coffee shop. read more

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Didn't love my dirty chai, but other than that I thought the sci fi theme was well executed!