The 7 Best Espresso Shops In Seattle

Updated: May 2, 2022

Smell that? It's the smell of roasting coffee beans from our favorite espresso stops in Seattle We analyzed the top blogs, restaurant review sites, and food publications to find the best espresso in Seattle. So start your day with the great espresso, lattes, cortado and mocha options at these spots.

Find the perfect Espresso spot

Essential Seattle Coffee Shops
Eater, 2019
The Best Coffee in Seattle Has Been Here for a Really Long Time
Food & Wine, 2018

9 New Places to Drink Coffee in Seattle
Eater, 2020
The Stranger's Guide to the Best Coffee Shops in Seattle
The Stranger, 2017

Seattle's Favorite Original Coffee Roasters
The Stranger, 2019
Essential Seattle Coffee Shops
Eater, 2019

Seattle’s Best Coffee Shops For Doing Work
Infatuation, 2018
All The Best Coffee Shops In Seattle Right Now
Fitt, 2019

Seattle's Favorite Original Coffee Roasters
The Stranger, 2019
14 Seattle Coffee Shops That Will Make You Feel Like A Local
Buzz Feed, 2018

Essential Seattle Coffee Shops
Eater, 2019
Best Coffee Shops In Seattle
Imbibe Magazine, 2011

Seattle's Favorite Original Coffee Roasters
The Stranger, 2019
Essential Seattle Coffee Shops
Eater, 2019

Why these restaurants?

Choosing the right spot for Espresso can be tough, especially if you’re exploring new restaurants. The restaurants in this list rose to the top after we analyzed the Yelp and Google ratings for 10951 restaurants in Seattle, 1095134 restaurant reviews, and exactly 1286 lists and articles from experts at The Stranger, Eater and Imbibe Magazine and more. All with some boam magic. These top contenders have appeared in The Stranger - Seattle's Favorite Original Coffee Roasters, Eater - Essential Seattle Coffee Shops and Imbibe Magazine - Best Coffee Shops In Seattle. If it’s on the list, we’ve checked and verified that the restaurant is still open and will showcase any updated hours and services you need to be aware of. Restaurants can’t pay to show up on this list, so you can trust what you see and enjoy the city’s hidden gems. Don’t sleep on the restaurants in this list.

Most common questions

Senor Moose Cafe, Delish Ethiopian Cuisine, and Queen Anne Coffee Co are the highest-rated espresso spots for lunch in Seattle.

Senor Moose Cafe, Delish Ethiopian Cuisine, and Queen Anne Coffee Co have outdoor seating and espresso in Seattle.

Senor Moose Cafe, Delish Ethiopian Cuisine, and Queen Anne Coffee Co are the highest-rated spots for espresso delivery in Seattle.

Senor Moose Cafe, Delish Ethiopian Cuisine, and Queen Anne Coffee Co are the highest-rated espresso spots for take-out in Seattle.

Senor Moose Cafe, Delish Ethiopian Cuisine, and Queen Anne Coffee Co are the highest-rated espresso spots for breakfast in Seattle.

Parking tips

Parking in Seattle can be a challenge. To make your life easier, we partnered with SpotHero, an innovative digital parking reservation service, so you can easily and effortlessly find parking near your selected Espresso spot.