42 Best Coffee Roasters in Seattle

“friendly staff, great coffee. Will definitely be back for more.“

“At Boon Boona, sharing a daily cup is about more than just caffeine—it’s about slowing down and connecting. When you choose their coffee, you’re supporting a more equitable coffee economy. They work exclusively with African producers and exporters, ensuring a greater share of profits goes to women-owned farms and communities often overlooked. Their cafes are designed with you in mind—welcoming spaces where you can gather, discover local artists, support nonprofits, and enjoy pop-ups from the small businesses you love.“

“Walked in and got the strawberry matcha and the honey bunches of cold brew! Both were delicious and the burnt honey flavor in the cold brew is amazing! The prices are decent for the sizes and customers also get free waters and use of the bathroom as well! There’s plenty of seating, the service is incredibly fast, and the workers are super kind and welcoming. Not to mention it was super clean with an awesome aesthetic as well! Zero complaints! If I lived here I’d be a regular“

“Pastries from Cafe Besalu!“

“Have been wanting to come here for a while and finally came by for a pre-work coffee. The barista made my espresso perfectly and was great to chat with. The vibes in here are spectacular, not too loud, free Wi-Fi, and I love the upstairs seating area!

There weren’t many food options left but I think I just visited too late in the day!

Will definitely be back here very soon.“

“While I have never visited in person, Broadcast Coffee is by far my most coveted coffee. I absolutely love their coffee! From Columbia Pensilvania, to Columbia Los Angeles, and now Autumn Blend, I can't get enough of this delicious coffee! I LOVE every single coffee I try. I am definitely not afraid of purchasing a full pound of coffee that I haven't first sampled!“

““Muse” drink is to die for!“

“I love stopping downtown here on Thursday mornings to grab an iced white chocolate raspberry latte. The coffee is great, music is good, & the vibes are immaculate!“

“Broadcast cafe is one of the finest coffe shops in the US.
The people are stand up, the coffee, the same.
I would bet they stand outside with teas and coffes and breads in their hands, standing by their work
For the whole world to see.“

“These girls are AMAZING! I come here regularly and placed a large work order the other day. Despite being short staffed, the barista was so kind and attentive she even helped me order drinks from their old specials. Thank you for being excellent at your job!!“

“This review is about sustainability only! 😌

By 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish.

While I so appreciate that you offer real, reusable mugs in house, I was sad to see that most folks staying for their coffee to work or meet a friend, were drinking out of single use plastics heading to the landfill. (Over 95% of plastics that we recycle don’t actually get recycled).

Because you clearly have dishwashing infrastructure (see: the dish bins!), I wonder how you could better articulate for-here options to your customers?

Maybe asking if they’re staying. Or promoting reuse on socials. Or sell aluminum canned water instead of plastic bottled.

But we can’t keep normalizing this mess. Customers and businesses must be meeting halfway to chip away at the plastic pollution crisis.

Thanks for considering my feedback—especially as a local shop in a waterfront city!“

“Delicious coffee and baked goods, as well as friendly and inviting baristas! We got banana bread and walnut coffee cake, both moist and flavorful.

With 2 drinks and 2 baked goods, our total (including tip) was around $30.

Great vibe, lovely bright location with plenty of natural light coming in from massive windows. Highly recommend.“

“Stumbled upon this place when in town. Quiet, friendly place and I must admit: the home made caramel is to die for. Don’t miss out on it when in town!!“

“We've used Lighthouse whole beans for many years now, using a Breville conical burr grinder. A great way to go! But could you say a few words about the 'big' grinder you use for your ground bags? How quickly should one be able to get through a ground bag to retain consistency?“

“We've stopped here every now and then for the atmosphere and tasty coffees and Italian sodas. My favorite to get is a cardamom Italian soda with cream and whipped cream. They're really nice, the cups and straws are compostable, and it's a super chill atmosphere if you're not in a rush with tables inside and a couple outside. Would recommend.“

“Don't judge the book by its cover -- this place seems run down on the outside, but once you're inside it's the real deal. GREAT coffee. The baristas know what they are doing. If you're more of a tea person, their tea lattes are wonderful -- I had a chai latte and I'm so used to disappointing ones from most cafes. But this one was perfect, and actually "spiced" to perfection. One of the best I have had in town.
It's a very small space inside as well, but cozy. It can get crowded when busy, but its worth it even to just get your coffee to go and head somehwere else if you need to spread out. My new favorite cafe in the U district!“

“Ethical and high quality coffee. Yummy hot cocoa and pastries (my kids ❤️). GF cookies. Great collaborations with other local businesses!“

“I didn't try any of the food but it all looked delicious in the case.
The staff was very kind and welcoming and efficient. I've actually been drinking their coffee since roughly 2005 from the greenwood location. I'm very happy to find one of their shops near my work!“

“Nice spot in the North Satellite at the end by N14 to N18. The breakfast they serve is pretty big and very tasty. The coffee is delicious. There is a decent amount of table space to eat there. The staff was very pleasant in the early morning. Good stop!“

“Great place!! Coffee is delicious, staff is very friendly. Nice place to sit and relax. Only thing missing is T-shirts.“

“Immortal Joe states that he bought our coffee (Breakfast Blend) via Amazon. He did not buy our coffee. We don't have a breakfast blend and we sell only at our shop.“

“Found this place on a whim with my wife. Quant and quiet with lots of character and flavor. I'm a cold Brew snob and the Hoppy Easter was unique in its flavor combination and was a winner in my book. My wife has some food allergies and the Barista was very accommodating and willing to grab packages for my wife to read. Not from around here, but if we are in the area, we know exactly where to come back to!“

“Excellent staff. Clean kitchen. Their breakfast sandwich made on panini press so fresh, hot and a bit of crunch. Super yummy!“

“Amazing all around! Great staff, delicious food, pastries, just great everything!“

“Visited for the first time at their new location near stewart and terry. Good Coffee! Liked the fact that they are actually helping the community! Kudos! 👌 Gonna be a regular now.. Cheers! 🙂“

“Umbria feels like an Italian cafe in the best way- the espresso counter and tall tables for a quick drink, then a seating area just on the other side of the wall for those who want to sit back and relax. The cafe sits on a sleepy street with plenty of outdoor seating.

They have many different food options, though I’m partial to the piadina containing spicy salami and arugula.

Their coffee is good! Is there better coffee in the square? Probably, if you’re really into pour over and specialty coffee- but Umbria is open early and makes a mean cappuccino. Their standard espresso is good and their baristas are talented.

I highly recommend Caffe Umbria for coffee dates and early morning breakfast.“

“The kindest couple making amazing coffee and breakfast bagels. Made my morning so special. The art on the walls was amazing, some local from PT and some from Seattle.
The vibe is up beat and positive with everyone in the shop happy they are there and happy to visit with each other while they wait!“

“This was a great experience. Probably the highlight of our trip for my 11 year old. The pastries were super fresh and flakes. The coffee was smooth and delicious. The atmosphere was great but it was pretty slow when we were there. I think it would get really loud with event moderate amount of people.“

“Friendly staff. Delicious coffee.“

“I have spent the last year ordering coffee beans from all over the US always with the intention of coming back to Seven. I recently received my order and prepared myself a double shot of Espresso Huli blend. Simply said it’s like coming back to heaven after deciding to take a walk through the wilderness. Thanks for doing what you do.“

“My husband and I discovered this coffee on a cross country RV trip and were in the Seattle area for a month. We loved it so much that we have continued to order it online and have it shipped to Minnesota... Morning Passion has definitely become a passion of ours .😎🏳️‍🌈“

“I live in Texas and every time I come to Seattle the Gameporium is a must stop!!!! Being avid game players, my family loves this place!!!!“

“Ordered Chai tea with extra espresso shots. It was smooth and tasty.

The coffee shop is cozy. Perfect place to work or hang out with a friend.

The barista is sassy and direct. It was a great experience.“

“My coffee haunt for decades! Barista slash photographer slash Cookin Kitty Nick is a gem and the owner is friendly and kind. The tables by the windows are prime.“

“Best recommend, the staff and the drink.😀“

“Love this place and been coming here a long time- the only thing is that the staff is sometimes great sometimes not. In terms of the coffee it’s always good, but some staff are just too unfriendly. I watched a customer ask a simple question and he just got a blunt No and awkwardly walked off, I also got ignored when I tried to ask if a drink was mine. I just wish these employees would chill out just a little bit? It’s a hit or miss at this place, most of the people there are cool.“

“Caffe Vita made special arrangements for my company and did coffee catering for a week long event. Everyone I worked with was super friendly, organized, and efficient. Special shoutout to Nathan for bringing us coffee each morning to serve 150 guests at our event. Caffe Vita alleviated a lot of stress from our events team and the coffee was a hit! Thank you!“

“I'm so glad I saw your sign while debating on whether to wait in the long line at starbucks. Your coffee was so much better than what we almost purchased :D“

“My favorite coffee shop chain, the staff has great service.
I always buy a hot latte every time I pass by. Today I ordered an extra Quiche - Spinach Feta for $7.50. The clerk was very considerate and informed me of the price before confirming whether I really need it.

There are not many dining places in the store, but the space is large. If you come to downtown or Pike market, I recommend giving it a try.“

“The perfect neighborhood spot — tasty, welcoming, and full of good vibes ✨“