The espresso bar and branded counter at Anchorhead Coffee

Seattle

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The city that gave the world Starbucks now measures itself against a scene of small roasters chasing the opposite instinct, one cup at a time.

The espresso bar and branded counter at Anchorhead Coffee

Anchorhead Coffee

Downtown, CenturyLink Plaza · Seattle

founded by audio engineersBeans to go

The Bonito Cafe Favoritos menu board, spelled out in wooden letter tiles

Bonito Café y Mercadito

Capitol Hill, Central District border · Seattle

Latino and LGBTQ+ ownedDog friendly

The blue storefront at Day Made Kaffe Bar with a flower basket hanging outside

Day Made Kaffe Bar

Pioneer Square · Seattle

Copenhagen sourced beansScandinavian cafe culture

The espresso vivace sign mounted above the Broadway entrance

Espresso Vivace

Capitol Hill · Seattle

birthplace of American latte artBeans to go

The lit Herkimer Coffee sidewalk sign outside the storefront

Herkimer Coffee

Phinney Ridge, Greenwood · Seattle

micro roastery since 2003Beans to go

The plant filled interior at Homage Coffee, with white brick walls and hanging pendant lights

Homage Coffee

Ballard · Seattle

handmade ceramics for saleItalian and Australian influence

The window seating room at Milstead & Co. with a canal bridge view outside

Milstead & Co.

Fremont · Seattle

multi roaster, education forwardBeans to go

The blue brick corner building with the Slow Day sign

Slow Day Coffee

Belltown · Seattle

walk up counter onlyno drip, no large sizes

The Sound & Fog storefront window with the outdoor patio tables and chairs in front

Sound & Fog

West Seattle · Seattle

coffee, wine and beer togetherBeans to go

The Pike Street storefront at Victrola Coffee Roasters with the Victrola sign and outdoor seating

Victrola Coffee Roasters

Capitol Hill · Seattle

on site roastery and cupping roomBeans to go