Best Coffee Shops in Seattle

Seattle went from a single espresso machine in 1959 to the city that made American coffee culture, and the roasting is still done on site.

Pike Place Market

The original Starbucks opened here on March 30 1971, now at 1912 Pike Place after starting at 2000 Western Ave.

Capitol Hill

Espresso Vivace, opened in 1988 by David Schomer, helped define the city’s light-roast, technique-led espresso culture.

Pioneer Square

Elm Coffee Roasters opened a single-origin, table-service café in this historic neighbourhood.

University District

Café Allegro opened in an alley off The Ave on May 17 1975 and is considered the city’s oldest espresso shop.

Ballard

MmmHmm Coffee shares space inside Hilliard’s brewpub in the brewery district.

Pike Street

Starbucks opened a 16,000-square-foot Reserve Roastery and tasting room at 1124 Pike Street.