Seattle

Average Sales Price

$1,109,340

Median Sales Price

$798,000

Total Listings

3,770

Population

856,650

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Top 6 Places To Get Coffee In Seattle

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Seattle is the perfect city for people who love cozying up with a good cup of Joe in a charming coffeehouse or cafe. That’s because this city is world famous for its coffee; Starbucks even has its headquarters located here, along with Seattle’s Best Coffee and Tully’s. Coffee in Seattle is not just a beverage: it’s a culture.

What Is The History Of Coffee In Seattle?

The history of coffee in Seattle and why it became so popular seems to be the result of a perfect storm of coincidences. According to Culture Trip, coffee houses became popular gathering places in the 1960s and 70s for Bohemian hippies, AKA the counterculture.

Then, in 1971, Starbucks opened their first store where they sold coffee beans in bulk. In 1976, they moved to Pike Place Market, which is considered their original location and where they sold beverages as well as bulk beans.

Starbucks’s popularity bloomed all over the country as they expanded, but their fame brought on a strange response in Seattle. People in Seattle turned up their noses at commercialized coffee, and began visiting independent coffee houses more regularly.

Today, all sorts of coffee brands find their home in Seattle, perpetuating the drink’s place as a staple in the Seattleite diet. And it is quite the staple. A study by Apartment Guide from 2020 shows that as of that year, Seattle had 4 coffee shops per square mile, or 45.2 coffee shops per 100,000 people. It ranks 4th in their listing of cities in the United States that drink the most coffee behind PIttsburgh, San Francisco, and Berkeley.

What Are The Best Coffeehouses In Seattle?

In case you had any doubts, if you’re a coffee lover, Seattle is the place for you. Its history with the bean, its naturally cool climate year round, and its passion for this dark, delectable drink makes coming here (even moving here!) for coffee a no brainer.

With that in mind, out of a city that has 4 coffee houses per square mile, which ones are the best that you should put on your list to visit first? No worries, we’ve done the hard work for you and made a list of the top 6 places to get coffee in Seattle.

1. Seattle Coffee Works Downtown Cafe

Seattle Coffee Works’ downtown cafe at 108 Pine Street is the best place to go if you want to taste “green,” ethically sourced coffee from around the world. They purchase trade-green coffee beans directly from Latin American and East African farms. You, too, can buy these beans in bulk from the Seattle Coffee Works’ website. It’s a fabulous way to support communities around the world who are striving to be sustainable and ethical. And it’s a great way to satisfy your craving for exotic new coffee bean flavors, as well.

2. Lighthouse Roasters

Support the community and support great coffee at the same time at this hip cafe. Lighthouse Roasters on 43rd Street roasts their own coffee beans and crafts their own drinks, right there in the coffeehouse. Stepping into Lighthouse Roasters is like stepping into a feast for all of your senses. Not only do you get to sip on your favorite beverage in a variety of smooth flavors, but you also get to hear all the sounds of your drink being prepared, smell the tantalizing scent of brewing coffee, and gaze upon fantastic artwork fashioned by local Seattle artists.

3. Storyville Coffee

Storyville Coffee is located in Pike Place, a famous fish market that’s become a cultural landmark for Seattleites. Storyville fits right in with its hardwood floors and panelling, and comfy leather seating. It’s located on the top floor of the Corner Market Building, up and away from the shopping crowd. Retreat here for a simple yet delicious cup of coffee or a quick bite of their breakfast sandwiches.

4. Seattle Sunshine Coffee

For an expertly crafted cup of espresso with delicate foam milk designs on the surface, look no further than Seattle Sunshine Coffee. This is a great coffeehouse to go to to wake up in the morning. Its bright, airy interior makes you feel awake (the espresso helps, too, of course), and you can satiate your appetite for breakfast with their full menu of pastries, baked goods, and sandwiches. And of course, you can’t beat their espresso menu, where each drink is carefully made with attention to detail and a respect for high quality ingredients.

5. C & P Coffee Company

The C & P Coffee Company is a warm, lively coffee house that will make you feel right at home. Sip on coffee sourced by Lighthouse Roasters (#2 on our list), and enjoy different events such as live music, lectures, poetry readings, and arts and crafts fairs. You can also book the C & P Coffee Company for your own event!

6. Monorail Espresso

It’s hard to start your morning off on the right foot without a good cup of coffee. So why not stop by a coffee place that was founded on the idea that delicious espresso should be available to-go?

Monorail Espresso started in 1980 as the world’s first espresso cart. Now they have their own storefront, but they still use the same concept: line up for a lovingly made cup of espresso, and take it with you in a to-go cup so you can go about your day on a brighter note.

Coffee lovers love calling Seattle home. Because if there’s one thing Seattle does better than any other city in Washington (or, locals would argue, the entire United States), it’s making a good ol’ cup of Joe.

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$ 5,980,000

5 Beds3.25 Baths5,130 SqFt

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Single Family Home

Coldwell Banker Bain • Corey L. Patt
1/38 38

Open Thu 11AM-1PM

$ 5,695,000

5 Beds3 Baths5,300 SqFt

1105 Shenandoah DR E, Seattle, WA 98112

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Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty • Laura S. Halliday
1/39 39

Open Thu 12PM-1:30PM

$ 4,900,000

3 Beds3.75 Baths3,530 SqFt

1514 Shenandoah DR E, Seattle, WA 98112

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1/17 17

Open Thu 11:30AM-1PM

$ 850,000

2 Beds1.75 Baths1,139 SqFt

516 N 61st ST #B, Seattle, WA 98103

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Windermere Real Estate Co. • Blake Budden
1/38 38

Open Sat 11AM-1PM

$ 735,000

2 Beds1.75 Baths910 SqFt

8218 2nd AVE NE ##B, Seattle, WA 98115

Condo

Windermere RE Magnolia • Angela D Siderius
3D

Open Fri 4PM-6PM

$ 3,085,000

7 Beds6.5 Baths4,120 SqFt

111 NE 63rd ST, Seattle, WA 98115

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Windermere RE Greenwood • Jack Malek
3D

Open Sun 1PM-4PM

$ 2,465,000

6 Beds4.25 Baths3,377 SqFt

3032 NE Blakeley ST, Seattle, WA 98105

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Corcoran Lifestyle Properties • Christopher Scott
1/37 37

Open Thu 11AM-1PM

$ 1,350,000

4 Beds3 Baths1,990 SqFt

3604 Beach DR SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Multi-Family

Windermere West Metro • Jayme J. Johnson
1/40 40

Open Thu 11AM-1PM

$ 1,250,000

5 Beds2.5 Baths3,160 SqFt

2803 S Walker ST, Seattle, WA 98144

Single Family Home

Windermere R E Mount Baker • Su Harambe
1/23 23

Open Wed 10:30AM-12PM

$ 1,249,500

3 Beds2.25 Baths1,740 SqFt

4831 37th AVE NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Single Family Home

Windermere Real Estate Co. • Kian Pornour
1/29 29

Open Wed 4:30PM-6:30PM

$ 1,125,000

2 Beds1 Bath1,610 SqFt

6719 9th AVE NW, Seattle, WA 98117

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Windermere Real Estate Co. • Evy Flynn
1/38 38

Open Sat 12PM-2PM

$ 1,099,000

2 Beds1.75 Baths1,388 SqFt

820 Blanchard ST #1605, Seattle, WA 98121

Condo

Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc • Tracy Treseder
3D

Open Sat 12PM-2PM

$ 1,059,800

5 Beds3 Baths2,470 SqFt

7901 16th AVE SW, Seattle, WA 98106

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Dove Realty, Inc. • Grace Le
1/30 30

Open Sat 11AM-1PM

$ 798,000

3 Beds2.5 Baths1,740 SqFt

5228 23rd AVE SW, Seattle, WA 98106

Single Family Home

Windermere Real Estate/East • Kris Conover
3D

Open Sat 12PM-2PM

$ 749,000

1 Bed1 Bath836 SqFt

583 Battery ST #702N, Seattle, WA 98121

Condo

Windermere Mercer Island • Luke Bartlett
3D

Open Sat 11AM-1PM

$ 725,000

2 Beds2 Baths1,100 SqFt

4354 6th AVE NW, Seattle, WA 98107

Single Family Home

Redfin • David Palmer
1/28 28

Open Wed 12PM-1PM

$ 698,000

2 Beds2.25 Baths1,096 SqFt

8128 12th AVE SW #B, Seattle, WA 98106

Single Family Home

Momentum Venture Partners LLC • Jay Miller
1/28 28

Open Sat 11AM-1PM

$ 575,000

2 Beds1.75 Baths966 SqFt

500 Fifth AVE W #505, Seattle, WA 98119

Condo

Windermere Real Estate Midtown • Leah Davidson
1/26 26

Open Wed 11AM-1PM

$ 450,000

1 Bed1 Bath594 SqFt

5819 Phinney AVE N #405, Seattle, WA 98103

Condo

Urban Pacific Real Estate • Shawna Flores-Cravens
1/32 32

Open Sat 11AM-1PM

$ 769,900

3 Beds2 Baths1,564 SqFt

1520 13th AVE S #D, Seattle, WA 98144

Single Family Home

Century 21 Real Estate Center • Hyeyeon Sung
1/25 25

Open Sat 12PM-2PM

$ 699,000

2 Beds2 Baths1,186 SqFt

819 Virginia ST #2704, Seattle, WA 98101

Condo

Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc • Tracy Treseder
3D

Open Thu 10:30AM-1:30PM

$ 9,800,000

3 Beds4.5 Baths5,080 SqFt

3310 E Laurelhurst DR NE, Seattle, WA 98105

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COMPASS • Mark Joseph Potvin
1/38 38

Open Thu 11AM-2PM

$ 8,800,000

5 Beds6 Baths10,289 SqFt

1642 Federal AVE E, Seattle, WA 98122

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COMPASS • Toby Lumpkin
1/37 37

Open Fri 12PM-4PM

$ 1,097,000

4 Beds3.5 Baths2,651 SqFt

9416 Olson PL SW, Seattle, WA 98106

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KW Greater Seattle • Angela Moore
1/38 38

Open Sat 11AM-1PM

$ 1,085,000

3 Beds2.75 Baths1,786 SqFt

955 N 35th ST, Seattle, WA 98103

Single Family Home

Real Property Associates • Grecia Thomas
1/38 38

Open Sat 11AM-1PM

$ 1,075,000

3 Beds1.75 Baths1,170 SqFt

4011 SW Maryland PL, Seattle, WA 98116

Single Family Home

Best Choice Realty LLC • Tim Manchik
1/17 17

Open Wed 4PM-6:30PM

$ 849,950

2 Beds1.75 Baths1,230 SqFt

2127 2nd AVE N, Seattle, WA 98109

Single Family Home

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