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Seattle’s best coffee shops

Espresso By Design sits in the middle of Georgetown near Seattle Design Center. "Not only do you have the option of sitting in the quaint garden out front, but there's also rooftop seating for the lucky few," says MyNorthwest.com Editor Stephanie Klein. "Or sit indoors amongst the local artwork with a coffee or sandwich." Espresso By Design is located at 511 S. Mead St. Espresso By Design Caffe Ladro on upper Queen Anne Hill is a great place to hang out in the summertime, according to Ron & Don Show Producer Libby Denkmann. She says she spent many hours reading on the back deck during the warmer months. Caffe Ladro opened in 1994 and has since expanded to 14 locations across the Puget Sound, including in Bothell, Edmonds, Issaquah, Lynnwood, Kirkland, and Bellevue. CaffeLadro.com Street Bean Espresso in Belltown works to provide an opportunity to help young street people to turn around their lives, says KIRO Radio Anchor and News Editor Val Stouffer. They serve up sustainably harvested and locally roasted coffee and host and let artists express themselves. Street Bean Espresso is located at 2702 3rd Ave StreetBeanEspresso.org "Not only is Vivace cozy and kid friendly, you can taste the care that goes into each coffee blend," says KIRO Radio's Andrew Walsh. There's WiFi on the weekdays and even a kid's corner for the little ones. Vivace's flagship store. Brix, is located at 532 Broadway Ave East in Seattle. Check out their newest location, Alley 24, at 227 Yale Ave N. And the Sidewalk Cafe in Capitol Hill at 321 Broadway Avenue East. EspressoVivace.com "At Fuel the baristas are always so friendly, and it's a great space to hang out to sit and sip for an hour on a Saturday morning," says MyNorthwest.com Content Producer Alyssa Kleven. Fuel has three locations on Capitol Hill (610 19th Ave E 98112), Montlake (2300 24th Ave E), and Wallingford (1705 N 45th St) FuelCoffeeSeattle.com Nollie's has great coffee and great desserts, like this strawberry mousse, and it was recommended by KIRO Radio News Editor Seth Keller. Check out the delicious salads and handmade pies, too. Nollie's is located at 1165 Harrison St. Seattle NolliesCafe.com ETG Coffee and Bakery A coffee shop is worth more than just the coffee, according to the Ron & Don Show's Rachel Belle. "It's the decor, if they have a cozy couch, if the baristas are friendly and, better yet, if they're funny. The best tasting coffee I've ever had in Seattle is from a teeny tiny coffee shop the size of Joan Rivers' walk-in closet: ETG Coffee in Fremont." ETG is located at 3512 Fremont Pl N Seattle ETG Coffee and Bakery's Facebook page Chocolati is known for its handmade chocolates, but their coffee is smooth and delicious. 710Sports.com Editor Brady Henderson says the Irish cream hot chocolate is his drink of choice. There are several locations in Seattle: Green Lake (7810 E. Green Lake Drive North), Greenwood (8319 Greenwood Avenue North), Downtown (1000 4th Ave), and Wallingford (1716 North 45th Street). Chocolati.com "Cloud City Cafe is the heart of our neighborhood," says MyNorthwest.com Reporter Josh Kerns. "It's friendly and funky, with great coffee, plenty of teas and fresh food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Family friendly, there's a kid's play area with games and toys, free WiFi and plenty of community tables where you can't help but interact with your neighbors. On a sunny day, I love to sit out on their patio along Roosevelt and watch the world go by or visit with all the dogs tied up out front." Cloud City Cafe is located at 8801 Roosevelt Way NE. CloudCityCoffee.com
Seattle’s best coffee shops