By: Amie Simon | September 14 2010
Posted in Seattle - Find It - Seattle

In a Seattle, it's common to see people sipping coffee while they run errands, take their dog for a walk, or go shopping. The familiar white to-go cup emblazoned with coffee shop logos is everywhere, but there's more to it than just Starbucks. Our city is filled with smaller coffee houses that serve up cups worthy of applause!

Stumptown
This espresso bar on Capitol Hill is known among coffee drinkers for having the best beans, so it's no surprise that many cafes and restaurants buy wholesale here for their own menu. The bar packs a lot of atmosphere into a small space, with baristas spinning vinyl on an old-school turntable and cozy leather booths lining the walls. Recommended drink: Americano, plain or with a little cream & sugar.

Fuel
With three locations across the city (Capitol Hill, Montlake and Wallingford), Fuel has quickly become popular for its friendly service, chic retro décor and walls showcasing local artists—as well as their coffee. To top it off, they have some of the yummiest pastries, including homemade single-serving High 5 Pies. Recommended drink: Iced Vanilla Latte—a perfect mix of creamy coffee & vanilla.

Joe Bar Cafe
Inside a sunny building on the north end of Capitol Hill, you'll find 2 stories of warmth and charm run buy one of the friendliest coffee house owners in Seattle. With a variety of delicious crepes available, you can relax and enjoy a filling breakfast, then head across the street to The Harvard Exit for a film. Recommended drink: Cappuccino, for layer upon layer of dreamy foam.

Espresso Vivace
Vivace has two larger coffee bars (Capitol Hill and South Lake Union), and a smaller walk-up location on Broadway with outside tables for sipping. Spacious seating, lots of outlets and a quieter closed-off meeting room provide the ideal working environment, so you can check off daily tasks while enjoying your cup 'o Joe. Recommended drink: Café Nico, a tiny cup of heaven (espresso & cream w/fresh orange peel).

Café Vita
Each of Café Vita's four cafes have comfortable seating, large windows that let a nice breeze through on warm days, and ever changing art adorning the walls. Take home some of their organically roasted beans for your own coffee maker; the Theo Blend (created with local chocolatier, Theo Chocolate) is particularly tasty. Recommended drink: A classic Mocha—the mix of chocolate and coffee is always perfect.

 

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