Great Seattle Coffee Shops to Work
Seattle is one of those cities where technology has shaped and blurred the boundaries of work and home life. If you are a “work from home” Seattleite, here are several great coffee houses that you might be interested in.
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Bauhaus Coffee – Ballard
Bauhaus Coffee – Ballard: 2001 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107
With great coffee, natural lighting, friendly service, and being surrounded with a variety of food and happy hour options, Bauhaus is a great place to get some work done. Read more about Bauhaus here.
Caffé Fiore – Queen Anne
Caffé Fiore –Queen Anne: 224 W Galer St, Seattle, WA 98119
A favorite of local students and people wanting to hash out their business plans, Café Fiore has carved a niche where both people can come work or simply enjoy coffee with their friends.
Trabant Coffee & Chai – Pioneer Square
Trabant Coffee & Chai – Pioneer Square: 602 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Lean against the wall, sample their selection of food and coffee, and work until carpal tunnel sets in.
Cherry Street Coffeehouse – Pioneer Square
Cherry Street Coffeehouse – Pioneer Square: 103 Cherry Street Seattle, WA 98104
I spent literally a full week here about two years ago to get a project done and loved it. If you got work, head over to Cherry Street Coffeehouse (their Pioneer Square location), and you’ll find a friendly staff, good coffee, and a quiet corner to get ‘er done.
Kaladi Brothers – Capitol Hill
Kaladi Brothers – Capitol Hill: 517 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
This place was designed for enjoying coffee while working. I’ve personally worked on several assignments here and have enjoyed the coffee, ambiance, and friendly service.
Uptown Espresso – South Lake Union
Uptown Espresso – South Lake Union: 500 Westlake Ave N Seattle, WA
Ah, Uptown Espresso at this location has the space and tables to get your group together and has out your plans.
C & P Coffee Company – West Seattle
C & P Coffee Company – West Seattle: 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
If you want to be able to leave your house, without feeling like you are actually leaving your house, visit C&P Coffee Company. The café is carved out of a former house. All you’ll need is your slippers and blankie and you can stay for hours.
Fix Coffeehouse – Greenlake
Fix Coffeehouse – Greenlake: 6900 East Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98115
Want coffee, beer, or simply want a place you can rub shoulders with other folks who are working, Fix Coffeehouse just might be the place for you. This is place is busy and bustling but the noise level is constant enough where you can delve right into your work. After you finish you can stay for happy hour, music, or simply take a jog around Greenlake.
Caffé Appassionato
Caffé Appassionato – 4001 21st Ave W Seattle, WA 98199
Whether you want to study or work, Café Appassionato has created the space for you to work and/or study. Plus you can see the roasting time hard at work behind the viewing window. Let the friendly baristas whip you something nice while you work.
Victrola Coffee Roasters – 15th Ave/Capitol Hill
Victrola Coffee Roasters – Capitol Hill: 411 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
If you’ve been to Victrola on the 15th then there is no hiding the fact that this place is geared for studying and working – but that doesn’t compromise the experience for people who simply want to enjoy a cup of coffee. I love coming here for the vibe, for the well-pulled shots by friendly baristas, great piped music, and occasional local beers.
Sip and Ship – Ballard
Sip and Ship – Ballard: 1752 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107
Just as the sign says, you can take your work, finish it, and ship it out – all while enjoying well-pulled double espresso. Pick up mail, drop off mail or simply grab a seat in their loft and get your work done. Oh, and the baristas are super friendly too!
Café Vita – Capitol Hill
Café Vita – Capitol Hill: 1005 E Pike St Seattle, WA
Enjoy coffee downstairs while peering into the world of coffee roasters behind their large window… or head upstairs, snag a table, and work to your heart’s desire.
Zeitgeist Coffee – Pioneer Square
Zeitgeist Coffee 171 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104
Ah, there’s just so much to love about Zeitgeist. It’s a great place to meet with friends, study, or knock out a few coffee blog posts.
