Met a friend in Beacon Hill, and he parked in front of Victrola. When we returned to his car, it had been rear ended in a really bad way. As we were figuring out next steps, we went into the coffee shop. The barista, who had heard the crash, had already gone out to check on the other car involved, was super kind to us as we tried to arrange for towing even though is was near closing time, and after the cars were towed away, was out there sweeping away all the debris from the accident. I will definitely be visiting this coffee shop every time when in Beacon Hill just because of the over the top service. Coffee was good too, but more importantly made with love! read more

Its decor is rather hard and spare (concrete floor, bare wood furniture), but it does the trick with a basic but competent drinks menu. The cafe brightens up the block. Always nice to have a new third place. read more

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A charming coffee shop with excellent lattes and microfoam. The Pumpkin Pie Latte ($5.50 for 8 oz) was satisfying, not overly sweet! The barista was very friendly. read more

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Great coffee, okay pastries and decor. Still one of my favorite places to get whole beans in Seattle. Seating area feels kinda sparse. read more

Fantastic orange cardamom latte. The drinks weren't too sweet and had a the perfect orange flavor.

Such a cute coffee shop in Beacon Hill! I love when coffee shops have unique, non-coffee drinks and they currently have a golden latte special! They also have a locally-made kombucha on tap. We visited around 4pm, and there were still pastries available, so we picked up a very tasty squash bread. Victrola also works with a local artist each month to display their work in the shop! I got to see this month's artist set up her work, and the paintings were so fun and colorful! read more

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Simple. Inviting. Chill. Came here to get some work done and enjoyed this little hole in the wall coffee shop. Very laxed and chill background tunes, 7 tables for your work space or coffee date, nice open window and art from local elementary school students. Baristas are genuinely friendly/kind people, and the coffee is decent. I got an americano, it was tart so not the best brewed coffee I've ever had, but when I asked for a to-go cup I got a fresh cup of coffee on my way out! Happy camper over here. Located in a safe neighborhood! Limited parking. read more

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This was just such a pleasant experience, really glad we stopped here on our way to Portland! Our barista was super chill and knowledgeable about the coffee. He made an amazing latte, both in terms of art and taste. The beans/espresso was roasty and especially smooth and the vibe makes you take a breath and relax. Perfect stop on our drive, thanks for the wonderful service and coffee! read more

Great neighborhood cafe. Plenty of space to sit and work. Sip and twerk. Hot bevvies and a case full of fresh baked goods.

If you enjoy coffee then add Victrola to your list of coffee stops while in the Seattle area. My partner and I got an almond milk latte and an almond milk chai latte. Both were...muah! Perfection in a cup. Go now, enjoy it, and thank me later for the recommendation! read more

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I frequent the Capitol Hill location, but every once in awhile I pop into their Beacon Hill shop for a latte. This is truly one of Seattle gems for a real cup of coffee. I'm never disappointed with Victrola. There coffee is very bold yet smooth and delicious. I've been a happy customer for years! read more

I live in Seattle long enough to say Victrola is not on my list of great coffee, but after visiting other places and other countries, then came here for a long missed latte, alright they are actually pretty good! I guess NY or SF also has good coffee, but the thing about Seattle coffee is that we have a certain culture into it. It's almost a flavor made for Seattlelites and you can tell that fruity sweetness is THE seattle coffee thing. Anyhow, I lived so close to Victrola on 15th before, so I always go there and never thought it's that good kind of coffee or anything special about it. BUT! Unfortunately I went to LA for Christmas. Finding a cup of good coffee is like finding nemo there!!! And finally I got time to come here and realized it's good. Oh and even you're in Seattle doesn't mean everyone knows how to make almond milk latte. It's still often overly foamed or "burnt" the almond milk to where you can taste the bitterness. Well, surprise surprise Victrola GOT IT! They make perfect balanced almond milk latte here!!! I guess this is really depends on the barista's skill and the almond milk they use. But yayaayyay I'm just simply so happy that Victrola didn't disappoint me! Yeah, I guess 5 stars is a must... I thought it's only 3/4 stars once but wow, some places outside Seattle really don't know what coffee is. Damn I love my local coffee roasters! P.S. I am visiting my friends and didn't know what to get them and I wanted to get them something like a "Seattle only gift". Here we are I found it! Those little packs of coffee (although it's $6/3 pretty pricy?) is a win! Now they can truly understand Seattle culture while drinking these ha. Cool stuff. read more

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Some of the best coffee in the city! They know their stuff. It's clear that this is a local spot as it's bustling with activity but there's lots of table space to get some work done, too - they call their shop a "coffee roaster + community room" for a reason. Victrola features local art and even has a map where frequent customers can place pins where they live! read more

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Had to write a review. This coffee is amazing. Latte not so hot and just perfect amount of foam with a small design to impress. Tasty. Definitely barista Nina rocks that coffee! I'm read more

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My sweet fiancé and I hit this place up after a nice long wake and skate at Jefferson park. The coffees were pretty good! He got a soy cappuccino with an extra shot and I got a soy chai latte. For both 12 oz drinks it was $12, which is not too bad for good coffee. However, what makes this Victrola Coffee Roasters a 2 star venue is that the blonde woman working on June 25 around 9 am handling the register and drinks was incredibly rude. When my fiancé asked her if we could sit at the tables outside, she snarkily replied, "that's why they're there." Excuse me, but especially during corona virus, your patrons don't know which tables or chairs can be sat at or in or which venues are now allowing indoor/outdoor seating. There is no common standard law as to how every restaurant is operating during these times, and your incredible rudeness is uncalled for. We also overheard her being rude to other customers ahead of us. For example, this elderly man asked her the price of a pound of coffee, and he asked her the price again and she rudely replied, "that's what I said." When we said thank you for our drinks, she was silent. I'm not sorry that we interrupted your reading, drinking or your coffee, and eating of your croissant. If you don't want to be at work with customers and you would rather be at home doing what you were doing here (drinking coffee, reading, and eating a croissant) then you shouldn't be at work. You also weren't wearing a mask, which shows you do not care about yourself, coworkers, or patrons at this establishment. Won't be going back. read more

First time at a Victorla and I will go to more after visit. I had a tumeric chai tea which was delightful. The woman behind the counter was very nice, happy and amazing with customers. I have a feeling if you go here just a few times she would know your name. She was very engaged with her work behind the counter and with the people is the cafe. I like the simple drinks menu but I wouldn't go here for a snack. read more

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Deliciously smooth cold brew. I also got a hot almond milk latte with their homemade syrups (always a plus!!!)- vanilla and cardamom. Not too sweet, perfectly delicious afternoon treat and great warm barista a well. Added to my must have when I travel to seattle. Comfortable ambiance with some folks working on computers and others just enjoying the rainy afternoon in a cozy and cool coffee shop. read more

Great local roaster. Cool little shop with great coffee. About 8 tables including one that seats 6., and four stools on the sidewalk for coffee Al fresco. The latte was extra hot. If you prefer it otherwise you may want to let the barista know. read more

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Really good coffee, and you get a free refill on any size drip, which is amazing. They gave both oat and regular cream out, so it's very vegan friendly. Nice little back patio (plus minus on shaded-ness, depending on time of day). Very cute. Will be back. read more

Great coffee and a cozy place to spend some time with a friend or do some work on your computer. The only downside is lack of real parking (just street parking available) and a somewhat sketchy area. read more

I don't try random coffee locations but I did today. Just didn't feel a good vibe with many on the West Side but this one hit the chord. Thank you for your kindness, hospitality and great service! Always appreciate genuine kindness. Definitely recommend! read more

I really wanted to like this place as I like the cap hill location. This second time that it was terrible, maybe hitting the wrong days or something I do t know. Ordered a dirty iced chai and the barista forgot both the dirty and the chai and was straight up iced milk. 1st time we asked for iced tea and they said they couldn't make it, only hot tea. We are like don't you have ice? Not that hard...anyway won't be coming back read more

Enjoyed the atmosphere and the coffee! A little bit on the pricey side, but overall, a great find! read more

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Friendly and congenial customer service in ASAP and spear. One of the more chill coffee experiences that I found.

So how long has Victrola been in this location? It now, along with Verite in Madrona, are my go-to neighborhood coffee houses in Seattle. I had been dragging and dragging my feet for almost a year on having surgery to repair a tear in my abdominal wall, and finally went ahead and got the thing done yesterday. I'm sure having never been in a hospital before, and listening to way too many people's anecdotal advice about surgery, made me delay doing it. Bottom line, tune out the mavens and listen to the doc. If I had known it was this easy, I would have had the operation a long time ago. So after shaking off the general anesthesia and leaving the recovery room at Valley Medical Center, the first thing I wanted was mocha. So up to the Beacon Hill Victrola we came. Despite it being mid-afternoon, all but one of the tables in the concrete-floored restaurant (a la Division Stumptown in PDX) were taken. We snagged that last table for Liz to enjoy her double macchiato and for me to have a triple mocha (no whip) in ceramic cups. We liked the huge rough-hewn charcoal-gray "drawing" on the one wall of Beacon Hill that quite possibly was made from a Google Earth photo. It wasn't clear what the silver thumbtacks in many of the houses in the drawing signified. Neighborhood residents that have been to Victorola? Liz and I agreed our coffee was "very good." I think I need to experience a macchiato (straight espresso with a splash of heated milk), with its concentrated coffee flavor. My mocha had both coffee bite and sweetness, with the sweetness lording a bit over the coffee flavor, but was still well-made. Of course, coffee always does seem to taste better in a ceramic cup (than a paper cup). read more

Am I simply confused? Has the definition of a cappuccino changed? In the era of third wave coffee culture Victrola is iconic. It is a chain, but with a similar cachet to Blue Bottle. It's supposed to be a cup of espresso that's worth at least a sizeable fraction of the incredible $5 you pay for it. My order for a dry cappuccino came out as a latte, and I looked down at it for 30 seconds before I decided that I really shouldn't let this get me down. Maybe the barista misheard me? Or was on latte autopilot? So I tried in my kindest and most apologetic tone to say that I really just wanted espresso and a bit of milk and lots of foam. Which is a cappuccino. The barista looked at me disdainfully and responded they would. And I felt like a terrible person for asking him to remake it. But all I wanted was a cappuccino. read more

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I've been eyeing you for some time now, and I finally made time to meet you! I enjoy seeing a coffee shop in this area of town. Inside, I felt welcome by the two staff one saturday morning. I enjoyed hearing offering of milk, soy and rice options for my hot coffee drink! I also splurged and tried one of their tastey treats... i cannot pass up pumpkin glazed donut! EXCELLENT treat. Not greasy or heavy feeling. I cannot recall who their supplier of donuts was, but I will be back for another try at their sweet or savory treats! Coffee was nicely presented with a cute decoration. Nothing interesting or bad about my cup of coffee. Decor was very relaxed with lots of seating options. It had a nice neighborhood feel with locals interacting with the staff like they knew one another. Diverse crowd. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and plan to continue to frequent. Great add to the the neighborhood! read more

I love stopping in before work for a chai latte with almond milk! I have tried many places' chai, and I like Victrola's the most. They can adjust the spiciness or sweetness to your liking; the woman who works there will usually ask me how I want it, but I have to tell the man my preference. Go figure. ;) It's also easy to find parking - plenty on Beacon Ave or on a residential street around the corner. A few downsides: I don't love the food selection (mostly donuts and Molly's premade sandwiches), and I think the space lacks a bit in natural light. Note that my chai latte *is* on the pricier side, which probably is not surprising: $4.10 for a 12 oz (translation: "tall") plus 55 cents for almond milk. Until I figure out how to make good chai at home, I will still be going to Victrola asking Mr. Baristo to make it spicy! read more

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Walked the dog to this local coffee roaster on a rainy morning and was pleasantly surprised by the interior of the place and taste of their coffee Sadly, it was too crowded and busy to sit inside. So we sat outside, which was a little too chilly for Seattle in January. Maybe avoid that if you can. But I love seeing a local place that is well loved as this one. Cappuccino was piping hot and strong- very delicious. The pastries looked great, I'd love to give them a chance in the future! read more

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I got a tall soy chai. It was bland. For my next one, give it a power-up. read more

Victrola you get the 5 stars! I was so happy it was you who moved into Galaxy, I was worried only for a minute. I love this local cozy & chill shop on Beacon Ave. Chill tunes while ya read and enjoy a cup of liquid gold. Limited bench and chair seating. Locals can pin their house on the large art mural inside. Cute. Top reason for 5 star: - The lattes are deliciousness in a cup.. even the drip is flavorful due to quality! - Friendly Baristas that know their stuff. - Variety of coffee foam art, hehe, I've seen hearts and various leaves. - Second cup drip refill served FREE in house. read more

Coffee is good and the barista was friendly. Free wifi and accessible outlets. The atmosphere could be a lot better, because it was way too quiet. I met a friend there to hang out which is not that bad. If I was by myself, I think I would not come here. Otherwise, this is a good place to grab a coffee and go. read more

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Stopped by before a walk in Jefferson Park. 5 stars for the latte, which tasted exactly like other Victrolas in Seattle. I am use to the Capitol Hill locations and would give this one 3 stars for the vibe. No other customers when I walked in, no music playing, and and even the barista seemed like she didn't want to be there. This location will do in a pinch if it is in your neighborhood and you need to fuel up, but I wouldn't make it my go-to. read more

Been to the one in Capitol Hill and now here at Beacon Hill. The decor both reflect each other it's not supposed to be a clean and spotless place, it's kind of hole in the wall but hipster clean. With distressed furniture but their coffee is the contrary. Not too busy on a Sunday afternoon so it didn't take long and the music wasn't too loud. Latte art is on point. read more

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OMG SO FREAKING SLOOOOOW . I get the whole " yeah groovey man relax" thing. But for shit sake there is no line and ur backed up four drinks deep and I been standing here for over ten minutes. So stop chatting it up with your little shoe gazer hipster friends and try being a barista that cares about her damn customers time. And for shit sake get some furniture that doesn't belong in the sitting room of a prison. read more

I needed to find a spot for a quick breakfast. This was a gem and I'm so happy I made a U-turn! The service was cheerful and accomplished. My Americano was excellent and served in a very heavy ceramic mug. My scone (blueberry) was also excellent and served on a vintage-looking china plate. The music inside was at just the right volume, so I was able to read without distraction. There were several other patrons, most with laptops, but plenty of seating options. When I'm in the neighborhood, I will definitely stop by again. read more

Sorry guys. It's a night and day experience between this location and the Capitol Hill one. It starts with the cold decor; I think it's going for cool minimalist, but it doesn't quite get there. I've been in a couple of times and even when it's not busy, the person working was more into talking with somebody else than they were us. So we ordered drinks. And waited a really, really long time for 4 drinks. One was iced. I took a taste of my soy latte and it tasted funny. To the point that I did the old comic standby joke and asked my friends to taste it too. But one of them was already holding out their drink and looking at it funny too. 3 of us didn't finish our drinks :/ I didn't even get past three sips. Bummer. read more

Every time I go in here the person working behind the counter is always more than friendly. They're always prepared and ready to make a drink and they always turn out great. The baristas here are good at what they do. The drinks are always yummy and made properly. Plus, I'm a sucker for the pretty leaves and such they draw in the top of the drinks. There is free wi-fi and the atmosphere is always great. I love the art on the wall. If you get hungry they have sandwiches in the mini-fridge, but I've never tried them. And they sell a few non-coffee drinks out of the fridge, like Mexican Coke! read more

In a word, meh. My husband and I have a theory that this is where Victrola the company sends its misfit baristas out to pasture. My best friend lives across the street so I've come here a lot at her insistence. A couple of the baristas have actually been personable, but they have uniformly been extremely slow. A line of 2 or 3 people means you are waiting for a half hour. It's ridiculous bordering on dumbfounding. The coffee is ok. If you're not a snob, go to The Station by El Centro. The service there is way above average (proactively friendly) and they have mexican hot chocolate. YUM! If you are a coffee snob (like me) take a trip down the hill (or on light rail stop) to Empire in Columbia City. Srsly, I'm a positive person, in fact I think this is my first review that is NOT five stars - but I just can't understand how it can be so slow, so milktoast! Not terrible, just really blah. read more

I LOVE their Chai tea! I DO NOT LOVE the atmosphere! cold and rude! Is it so hard to be friendly to your customers that you do not know personally!??? Every time i come in i feel like i am being a bother to your so so busy life! Although your friend comes in and you will drop the world for them! I work in a restaurant and hate when we get bad reviews because i DO care about peoples experience! In this case i do not feel like that is the case. Ill try again but the station by the train trasit has my heart for being greeted like they give a toss! read more