Seattle's Best Coffee

The Basics

206-467-7700
Seattle's Best

Where is it?

In the Post Alley in Pike's Place Market!

When are they open?
During normal market hours.

Is there parking?

Not really, the alley does not allow cars, the only solution is downtown street parking and garages.

Is there wi-fi?

Yes! there is free wi-fi!

What's the price range?

A classic latte is $2.55. Their cheapest drink is the Brewed Coffee ($1.55), and their most expensive one is the Cold Brewed White Orange Bliss ($3.55).

The Experience

The coffee was really good. We got two signature drinks which were the Cold Brewed White Orange Bliss Mocha and the Cold Brewed White Orange Bliss Latte. Both drinks were rich and flavorful. As suggested in their title, they had a strong taste of chocolate and a hint of orange. As you might expect the Mocha was a lot sweeter than the Latte.

The baristas were two young guys who were really helpful and friendly. One even mistakenly gave us a medium size drink when we had paid for a small one :)

I expected to find a place resembling Starbucks, as Seattle's Best Coffee is a major chain of coffee shops. However, the atmosphere was really different. First the shop is situated in a really cute and quaint alley, which gives it a unique charm. Second, the shop gave us the impression of being an old-fashioned diners restaurant. The whole shop was bright red, with red tiles, walls and chairs.

In terms of seating, it is possible to sit at the main bar, at the window bar from which you can view the alley, or at the tables. The chairs are patted and really comfortable! Moreover, depending on where you sit, you get a completely different perspective and ambiance (we actually switched around :) ). It is a little difficult to come as a group because if you are more than 4 you will not be able to find a place to sit together. However, there is public seating in the alley where you can gather in larger groups to enjoy your coffee under a metal arch covered with vines.

We went a little late as they were closing...however, when we first got in the shop it was still full and a group of girl friends were chatting in the middle. I think that the best time to go is probably right after lunch or in the afternoon to refuel as you explore Pike's Place.

It is definitely kid friendly (the bright colors will probably amuse them). Plus they offer a few bakery snacks that they (or you) might be interested in... It is also spacious, and contains little to break. Moreover, since it is not the most sophisticated shop, kids running around will not disturb the ambiance, and could maybe even add to it!!

(Review by Alexandra)