Neighborhood Coffeehouses
By Anna Roth, Seattle Editor
From house-roasted coffee to homemade pastries, find the best neighborhood coffee shops in Seattle.
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Victrola Coffee
411 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA
Local art shows, an upright piano, in-house roasting and front-row seats on 15th Avenue create a truly original Seattle cafe. -
Zeitgeist
171 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA
Seattle's most stylish coffee house keeps Pioneer Square buzzing for its quality lattes and hipster environs. -
Zoka Coffee Roaster and Tea Co.
2200 N 56th St, Seattle, WA
Dark, rich drip and a work-conducive atmosphere is a popular combination at this friendly Tangletown spot. -
Cafe Allegro Espresso Bar
4214 University Way NE, Seattle, WA
Beloved by regulars for pouring high-octane shots and treasured for its hideaway location, Seattle's first coffee shop is a U-District institution. -
Caffe Vita
1005 E Pike St, Seattle, WA
Bright, cheerful and populated with an endless crowd of SCCC and Seattle University students, this cafe supplies coffee to many of the restaurants in town. -
Espresso Vivace Roasteria
901 E Denny Way, Seattle, WA
A constant award-winner, these Capitol Hill coffee roasters produce one of the best cups of joe around. -
Cherry Street Coffee--Pioneer Square
103 Cherry St, Seattle, WA
Providing electric juice to Pioneer Square worker bees, this subterranean spot is popular for its gourmet teas as well. -
Top Pot--Downtown
2124 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA
It's virtually impossible to hit this hip hangout for your morning fix without picking up one of the legendary doughnuts. -
Joe Bar
810 E Roy St, Seattle, WA
Charmingly located in the historic Loveless Building, this Capitol Hill coffee favorite is beloved for its crepes, panini and late-night scene featuring European beer and wine. -
Lighthouse Roasters Fine Coffees
400 N 43rd St, Seattle, WA
Heady aromas beckon loyal crowds to this classic Fremont cafe. -
Uptown Espresso & Bakery
523 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA
Latte lovers go out of their way to stop in for a drink at this lower Queen Anne hangout, great for pre- and post-theater drinks. -
Caffe Ladro
2205 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA
For the top of Queen Anne this is the community hangout. With over 11 coffee shops within walking distance, this one offers what others may lack. Rotating art and photography exhibits, comfortable wooden lounge chairs out front and of course exceptional coffee.
