Where to find the best coffee in Seattle...
So I know Seattle is like... the best darn coffee city in the whole U.S. or at least close. So since I am only going to be in a Seattle for a few days, which places are the best for a good cup of joe? I've heard it is everywhere but that is just a little to vague for me. So Seattle serious eaters, which places serve the best of the best?
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17 Comments:
Herkimer Coffee in the University District, and Nervous Nelly's in Ballard. Done.
GirlFromJetCity at 11:42AM on 11/05/09
Every time I visit Seattle, I stop by Victrola Cafe in Capitol Hill.
avaryne at 11:51AM on 11/05/09
I like Caffe Ladro.
dvchurch at 12:08PM on 11/05/09
http://www.caffeladro.com/
dvchurch at 12:08PM on 11/05/09
Vivace, vivace , vivace! (capitol hill)
seoulong at 12:14PM on 11/05/09
Vivace you say... which one? There appears to be three as far as I can tell (Vivace sidewalkbar, Vivace roasteria, vivace alley 24). Are they all the same?
Fweety at 12:39PM on 11/05/09
i did a walking food tour there which was pretty cool, if you get the time.
also, you must make your way to rose's chocolate treasures. (and send me some)
gastronomeg at 2:32PM on 11/05/09
There are three Vivace locations but the espresso drinks should be similar at all three. I'd put them on my short list and the others will to an extent depend on whether you have easy access to outlying neighborhoods or not.
Victrola, Stumptown and Vivace are high on my list of places that are easy to reach and I also like the espresso at Cafe Trabant.
phaelon56 at 3:07PM on 11/05/09
@phaelon56- thanks for the clarfication!
Fweety at 3:41PM on 11/05/09
Yes to Vivace!!! I'd only been to the one off of Broadway which has moved, I guess, but it's the highlight of any trip to WA for my hubs.
MaresyDotes at 8:08PM on 11/05/09
Vivace is the best in town, though there are many places mentioned here that are great as well. Just don't do the tourist thing and go to the first sbux in the pike place market. The coffee there is as shitty as it is in any sbux.
sailordave at 12:12AM on 11/06/09
sailordave, you took the words right out of my mouth! I'd rather we had Dunkin' Donuts instead of Starbucks on every corner here.
betteirene at 1:34AM on 11/06/09
I like Cafe Ladro for the espresso drinks and Cafe Vita (Queen City Blend) for the beans to take home.
kalajo at 3:09PM on 11/06/09
Even though Stumptown is from Portland, it is amazing and you should definitely seek them out. They have two locations on Capital Hill, both near some excellent restaurants and bars.
dwebs at 4:40PM on 11/06/09
It is Vivace's world and we are just living in it. I like the one on Broadway the best (sidewalk bar), but all are amazing.
karion at 5:04PM on 11/06/09
Stumptown on Capital Hill
Scoggdog at 12:53AM on 11/08/09
When I first moved to Seattle the coffee in some of the restaurants was so amazing I had to ask what it was and every single time it was Cafe Vita. Pricey beans but worth every penny.
blueberrygirl at 1:50AM on 11/08/09