Seattle area cafés I like

🌱August 28, 2021.
Last tended September 14, 2023.
seedling 🌱
2 minutes read ⏱

Sometimes while working from home I want to mix things up from the normal work environment at home. Cafes have many perks:

  • drinks and small bites
  • They smell fantastic
  • People watching
  • A change of atmosphere/vibe
  • Moving to another location is an easy way to rebuild momentum

These are some of my favorite cafés in the Seattle area.

VenueCity/neighborhoodNotes
Ada’s CafeCapital HillTechnical bookstore with nice indoor/outdoor seating and good tea.
Cedar & SpokesBelltownQuiet, excellent coffee, and lovely ambiance.
Don’t yell at meKirklandClean, modern space. Best bbt in town. UW location is too busy.
Happy Lemon SLUSouth Lake UnionBeautiful outdoor urban area with benches and greenery.
Vita at KEXPSeattle CenterStrong menu variety and great community space at KEXP public radio station.
Lizzy KateKirklandGreat tea shop with indoor & outdoor seating. Limited snack options.
Miro TeaBallardlarge tea selection, including ceremonial matchas.
Mercury Coffee Co.Bellevuegood variety of food & seating options
Nana’s Green TeaSouth Lake UnionTea, sweets, and a few casual Japanese dishes. Great matcha & hojicha
Storyville CoffeePike PlaceAtmosphere is like a study w/ great seating and windows.
Temple PastriesLeschi / CentralExcellent pastries, 100mbps wifi, lots of seating. Try the mushroom quiche!
Tea RepublikUniversity districtnice selection of teas, cheap & quiet. Good cheap food nearby.
The Shop by PorterDowntownBeautifully designed hybrid cowork & cafe space
URLFirst Hill~30-45Mbps wifi, good matcha & lattes, big tables

To try: Semicolon Bellevue

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