Some of the Best Coffee Shops in Seattle According to Us

…Well, according to me.

Everyone is their own kind of coffee snob in Seattle. I’m the kind who will try absolutely anything, and who gets genuinely excited about receiving the perfect iced americano. Disclaimer that this could absolutely never be comprehensive enough for what Seattle has to offer, these are just my current favorites across the city — including everything from a seaweed latte to a cardamom tonic.

Monorail Espresso

Just the best coffee, not sure why or how, but I have never been disappointed by anything I’ve ordered here from a Coconut Cold Brew to a Basic Witch (their version of a Pumpkin Spice Latte), it’s all delicious. And their merch is so cute!

Aroom

Vietnamese coffee that’s not too sweet! Order the Nutty Cloud and thank me later.

Cardoon

A newer spot in Ballard with super unique flavors. For example, they have a seaweed latte on the menu!

Bake Shop

This might be my favorite coffee shop in Seattle, period. They have that good pebble ice that’s hard to find and they serve cake slices all day. Everything is cute and delicious. It's just perfection.

Mainstay Provisions

Everything here is wonderful from the baked goods to the soft serve to their little wine market, but don’t worry, the coffee is also excellent.

Ghost Note

I drink iced coffee year round and absolutely love an espresso tonic which isn’t always easy to find. This spot takes that drink to the next level, like ordering a fancy cocktail at a swanky bar. So good!

Milstead

High quality roasts, the sweetest baristas, and their seasonal syrups have me in a chokehold. Orange blossom during the summer was my absolute favorite.

Bonito Café

They’ve got horchata, a photo booth (!!!), and a drink they call “muy bien” with espresso and Mexican coke that has me hooked.

Mr. West

With locations at U-Village and Downtown, hopefully you’re never too far away from a cardamom tonic, which is my go to order here.

Ghost Alley Espresso

Find this iconic coffee shop next to the gum wall in the market. In fact, take your visitors here instead of the “original” Starbucks. And be sure to ask about their ghost!

Porchlight

The design here is next level, from the mugs to the signage, I want one of everything. Plus you can shop for records and get your film developed! A one stop shop.

Please feel free to tell me what I’m missing and where I need to try next!