Espresso Vivace ★ 4.7
Espresso Vivace in Seattle's Capitol Hill is David Schomer's 1988 espresso bar: the cafe credited with bringing micro-foam latte art to North America.
DrinkCaffe Nico, the David Schomer cortado
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Victrola Coffee Roasters ★ 4.4
Victrola Coffee Roasters in Seattle's Capitol Hill is the 2000 cafe that anchored the city's second-wave-to-third-wave coffee transition, refurbished in 2024.
DrinkSingle-origin pour over
Storyville Coffee Pike Place ★ 4.5
Storyville Coffee Pike Place in Seattle is the top-floor Corner Market cafe: a Bainbridge-roasted bean line, full pastry case and the best window in the Pike.
DrinkPike Place caramel latte
Anchorhead Coffee Downtown ★ 4.3
Anchorhead Coffee Downtown in Seattle is the CenturyLink Plaza flagship: a small-batch roaster known for the Hard Hat latte and a clean, modern espresso.
DrinkHard Hat Iced Latte
Caffe Vita Capitol Hill ★ 4.4
Caffe Vita Capitol Hill in Seattle is the 1995 flagship roastery and cafe, an early adopter of Farm Direct sourcing, with a downstairs roaster visible.
DrinkCaffe del Sol espresso blend
Mr West Cafe Bar Downtown ★ 4.2
Mr West Cafe Bar Downtown in Seattle is the ultramodern Olive Way coffee-into-wine bar: artisanal espresso through afternoon, then natural wine and cocktails.
DrinkEspresso through 15:00, natural wine after
Lighthouse Roasters ★ 4.4
Lighthouse Roasters in Seattle's Fremont is the 1993 corner roastery in a 120-year-old craftsman building: dark-roast espresso, the city's most loyal.
DrinkLighthouse house blend espresso
Hello Em Viet Coffee and Roastery ★ 4.5
Hello Em in Seattle's Little Saigon is Yenvy Pham's Vietnamese coffee roastery: ca phe sua da, Vietnamese-grown beans, plus a community library and gallery.
DrinkVietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk
Cafés: tours, tastings and classes in Seattle
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Coffee Crawl & VIP Morning in Pike Place Market
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Seattle: Roasted in Seattle Ultimate Coffee Tour
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Seattle: Iconic Coffee Culture Walking Tour
Get a true taste of Seattle's coffee scene on a walking tour with a local guide and coffee samples. Explore the vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood where coffee culture ...
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