Seattle Coffee Shops

WITH THE COUNTRY'S HIGHEST CONCENTRATION OF COFFEE SHOPS, SEATTLE HAS OFTEN BEEN DUBBED THE "COFFEE CAPITAL." SEATTLE Seattle visitors have plenty of choices for their Cup of Joe with 2.5 coffee shops per 1,000 people. From classic to quirky, COFFEE SHOPS there is a perfect coffee shop awaiting for every occasion, so sink into a comfy chair and brace yourself for a caffeine kick. BEST SHOP FOR WOrkaholics BEST SHOP FOR Espresso Fanatics ZOKA COFFEE ROASTER AND TEA COMPANY ESPRESSO VIVACE 2200 NORTH 56TH STREET / 2901 NE BLAKELEY STREET / 351 BOREN AVE N 532 BROADWAY AVE EAST / 227 YALE AVE N/ 321 BROADWAY AVE EAST Perfect for business travelers with One of Seattle's oldest and most respected espresso shops. large seating space and numerous outlets. EST. WHAT TO ORDER 1996 Paladino Blend EST. WHAT TO ORDER Espresso Vita as a Macchiato 1988 BEST SHOP FOR Music TRABANT COFFEE AND CHAI 1309 NE 45TH STREET / 602 2ND AVE A hotspot for showcasing local musicians with open mic nights. EST. BEST SHOP FOR Artists 2003 VICTROLA COFFEE WHAT TO ORDER Coffee Cocktails such as the Bru Paul 310 E PIKE STREET / 411 15TH AVE E/ 3215 BEACON AVE S Frequently playing host for art gallery openings and jazz performances. BEST SHOP FOR EST. WHAT TO ORDER Tasting (Cupping) 2000 Streamline Blend SEATTLE COFFEE WORKS 107 PIKE STREET Their Slow Bar offers customers the opportunity to try different blends and brewing techniques. BEST SHOP FOR Coffee Connoisseurs EST. WHAT TO ORDER 2006 Seattle Space Blend in a Vacuum Pot MILSTEAD & CO. 35 770 N 34TH STREET Rotates its menu selection based upon its multiple roasters (unlike other shops which usually have one roaster). BEST SHOP FOR Sweet Treats EST. WHAT TO ORDER 2011 Ask the Staff CUPCAKE ROYALE (MENU CHANGES DAILY) 1111 E PIKE STREET / 2052 NW MARKET STREET/ 1101 34TH AVE / 4556 CALIFORNIA AVE SW / BEST SHOP FOR Non-Coffee Drinkers 108 PINE ST This shop combines the best of both worlds with coffee alongside cupcakes and ice cream. BAUHAUS BOOKS AND COFFEE EST. WHAT TO ORDER Salted Caramel Cupcake or Ice Cream 2003 301 E PINE STREET Between the eclectic interior and scenic views, Bauhaus is enjoyable with or without a cup of coffee. EST. WHAT TO ORDER 1993 Steamed Milk with a Flavor Shot HISTORY OF COFFEE IN SEATTLE Monet's Seattle Restaurant 1867 (ALMOND, STRAWBERRY, MINT) and Coffee Salon opens. 1970s A “Latte" culture was born. TAKE A TOUR Seattle's Best Coffee (formerly Wet Whisker) opened on Pier 70. 1970 The world's first Starbucks opened as a single store in Seattle's Pike Place Market. 1971 PUBLIC MARKET THERE ARE NOW 10,000 ncuoNG 460 INCLUDING LOCATIONS IN SEATTLE STARBUCKS LOCATIONS AROUND THE WORLD, SEATTLE BY FOOT offers coffee tours of the city. From the creation of Starbucks to today's coffee trends, learn about Seattle's personal coffee history all while sipping on blends from various local coffee shops. SOURCES Marriott. http://seattlebyfoot.com/seattle-walking-tours/seattle-walking-tours-coffee http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2012/05/best-coffee-seattle-wa-milstead-stumptown-vivace-victrola-best-espresso.html http://blog.seattlepi.com/thebigblog/2012/01/22/seattles-15-best-coffee-shops-and-why-stabucks-made-the-list/#2596-9 Marriott International is a leading ladging company with more than 3,700 properties in 74 countries and territories across 17 brands worldwide. ***.........*............................. http://www.yelp.com/seattle http://www.trabantcoffee.com/udistrictdrinks http://www.starbucks.ca/about-us/our-heritage http://anywho.yellowpages.com/seattle-walstarbucks http://www.jaunted.com/story/2012/9/22/144919/126/travel/Four+Seattle+Spots+for+Non-Coffee+Drinkers http://www.ehow.com/facts_5561811_history-coffee-starting-seattle. html http://www.seattlemag.com/article/seattle-coffee-guide-locally-roasted-beans http://www.discoveramerica.com/usa/experiences/w/washington/seattles-coffee-culture.aspx