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909 S.W. 152nd St. Des Moines, WA 98166
206-243-7909
http://www.909coffeeandwine.com/index.php
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1205 S. Vale St. Seattle, WA 98108
206-767-7146
http://www.allcitycoffee.com
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1550 E. Olive Way Seattle, WA 98102
206-347-6093
http://www.arabicalounge.com
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5615 24th Ave. NW Seattle, WA 98107
206-784-0615
http://www.astercoffeelounge.com Juan Valdez can suck it! This coffeehouse cares about its bean farmers so much they only use fair-trade beans from Stumptown and Intelligensia roasters. Baristas are pretty persnickety about how those drinks look in your cuppa, so take a chill pill while waiting for your name to be hollered. There's loads of light streaming in the windows during the day at this popular spot. At night, it morphs into a wine bar with value-priced varietals available by the glass or bottle. The staff will toast a panini to go with your wine. Cookies are baked in-house and there's a selection of goodies from Macrina, too. More >>
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1752 NW Market St. Seattle, WA 98107
206-783-4299
http://www.sipandship.com
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11335 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, WA 98125
206-364-0185
http://www.barkespresso.com Added to the exemplary coffee an airy room of pistachio-colored walls and adorable art from Cowbelly Pet Photography, a menu including offerings from Macrina and Skydottir, and a Saturday morning filled with health-code-abiding puppies and freshly baked cinnamon rolls . . . and I think we may have found the perfect cure for whatever ails you. More >>
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301 E. Pine St. Seattle, WA 98122
206-625-1600
http://www.bauhauscoffee.com This place is just like your favorite pair of jeans. You might be tempted to try on a new pair -- or a new barista -- but you'll always slip back to your old friends because it's all about comfort. Bauhaus is the quintessential coffee spot, launched in 1993 by the brains behind Top Pot. The drinks here are well made, the seats are comfortable. Huge windows let in the light shine in, which can be as good as a shot of espresso as a mood enhancer. There's also free wifi and monthly movie nights add to the feeling of community. If you've got the munchies, there's a selection of sweets and savories, but for a real meal, you're better off wandering across the street for dirt cheap Italian at Machiavelli or a sandwich at Homegrown. More >>
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2231 Second Ave. Seattle, WA 98121
206-448-7600
http://www.bedlamite.com
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1206 Fourth Ave. Seattle, WA 98101
206-262-9404
http://www.belleepicurean.com Belle Epicurean not only has a très bien cafe in the Fairmont Hotel, it also sells pastries at a farmers market near you. Belle's variously dressed brioche buns are the signature items; a bevy of sweet and savory pastries are made with the same extra-rich dough. Sandwiches and salads are served up for lunch, and more than 10 exactingly beautiful desserts wink at you from the case. More >>
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18115 Bothell Way Bothell, WA 98011
425-368-2070
http://www.bigfootjava.com
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3509 SW Henderson St. Seattle, WA 98126
206-932-1143
http://www.birdonawireespresso.com Coffee places like this continue to thrive in Seattle because there's still a market for independent, friendly businesses where the vibe is a big part of the experience. That and the Bird has one of the coolest logos going. Beyond the coffee, sourced from Raven's Brew, they offer several food items, including a burrito, a breakfast sandwich, pastries, and for lunch, a selection sliders, soups and salads. In the later hours, the Bird is now offer a small selection of wines and beers for those who want to come down off their caffeine high. More >>
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2507 Fourth Ave. Seattle, WA 98121
206-728-1874
http://www.boulangerie-nantaise.com This delightful Belltown refuge has wonderful breads, great pastries, and excellent sandwiches. The flour is all-organic, and bakers use the slow-rising method of France's Biofournil (which owns this shop and is located in Nantes). And the atmosphere's pleasant and relaxed in a part of town where that's sometimes hard to find. More >>
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1414 S. 324th St. Federal Way, WA 98003
253-839-1775
http://www.bubbleisland.biz
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4208 University Way N.E. Seattle, WA 98105
206-632-6397
http://www.bulldognews.com Established in 1983, Bulldog has steadily grown beyond magazines and newspapers--many of them international--to a full coffee shop with Internet and, lately, a nice big TV showing World Cup soccer in HD. More >>
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5612 California Ave. S.W. Seattle, WA 98136
206-933-3125
http://www.candpcoffee.com C&P Coffee is the quintessential neighborhood coffee hangout. The old wood floors and multi-pane windows are accented with worn, vintage furniture and a seemingly theme-less selection of collectible knick-knacks. It's a fun place to drop by for a beer, iced tea or coffee. More >>
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4214 University Way N.E. Seattle, WA 98105
206-633-3030
http://www.cafeallegromusic.com Founded in 1975 and billing itself as Seattle's oldest coffee shop, the Allegro is a U District institution. One that many thought--given its alley location between the Ave and 15th--would be destroyed by the new UW tower that filled in the old sunny parking lot it once faced. Before, patrons would follow the sun from the familiar wooden benches and over to the parking lot. Now, the view and sun are obstructed, but the UW has made the alley a lot more pleasant than it could be. The Allegro still specializes in studious types, yet the place has finally added Wi-Fi. The mood here is low key, convivial. Nodding acquaintances have been maintained for decades. Yesterday's undergrad is today's professor. More >>
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1417 Queen Anne Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109
206-270-8760
http://www.caffeappassionato.com
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1125 E. Olive St. Seattle, WA 98122
206-383-3295
http://www.cafeargento.com Just a block east of the Richard Hugo House on Capitol Hill, Cafe Argento might be the friendliest coffee shop in Seattle. The effusive owner-slash-barista, Faizel Kahn, has built a huge following not only with his well-made drinks, but also his made-from-scratch soups sold at bargain prices. A large cup is $4 and that includes a toasted bagel. Sandwiches and baked goodies are also available. There's plenty of comfy seating and a chill vibe. There's free WiFi and usually plenty of printed material to read too, as magazines and newspapers are often left behind by patrons. More >>
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126 N.W. Canal St. Seattle, WA 98107
206-632-1585
http://www.cafebabelseattle.com
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9434 Delridge Way S.W. Seattle, WA 98106
206-763-5805
http://www.caferozella.com
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4116 University Way N.E. Seattle, WA 98105
206-675-0850
This U District cafe is collegiate, but not Animal House collegiate. Its pea-green walls and mismatched furniture set the scene for a thriving community of thinkers, talkers, and typers. Caffeinated intellectuals expound passionately on biochemistry or Nietzsche over orange-poppyseed bread. Rustic tomato-basil soup and crispy grilled-cheese sandwiches on sourdough provide sustenance for conversational exertion, while grad students quench the smoke pouring from their brains with glasses of Chardonnay. More >>
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609 Eastlake Ave. E. Seattle, WA 98109
206-624-4516
http://www.cafevenus.com Cafe Venus/Mars Bar, snugly situated on the southern, more out-of-the-way section of Eastlake, is a comfy spot, charmingly rough around the edges. While the Mars side channels traces of its punk-inspired predecessor (the Storeroom Tavern) with red lights and live rock shows, the Venus cafe portion is more Joy of Cooking than Joy Division, with an espresso machine, brighter lighting, and a cheery atmosphere. More >>
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5049 Brooklyn Ave. N.E. Seattle, WA 98105
206-523-6294
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851 Hiawatha Place S. Seattle, WA 98144
206-860-0727
http://www.cafeweekend.com
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9622 16th Ave. SW Seattle, WA 98106
206-457-8860
