Places to get great coffee in Pike Place
Yes! You’ve finally made it to Seattle! Welcome! We’ve got a great city here with lots to see, do, and enjoy. Now if you’re hitting all of the “touristy” places, you’ll most likely land at Pike Place Market.
Pike Place Market is the oldest and longest running open market place in the United States – and has plenty to offer both locals and tourists alike. This includes great places to enjoy a wonderful cup of Seattle coffee.
If you’re planning to visit Pike Place Market, here are 14 great places to enjoy a cup of coffee:
The “First” Starbucks Café
The first Starbucks near Pike’s Place Market.
Address: 1912 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101
This is the location started it all – at least when it comes to serving retail coffee beverages. If you’re a fan of Starbucks and want to taste the humble beginnings of the coffee giant, this is worth a stop.
Market Ghost Tours and Espresso
Market Tours and Espresso
Address: 1499 Post Alley, Seattle
I’ve written about this great little coffee shop and tour company owned by a lovely woman named Mercedes. They provide entertaining local tours that can be enjoyed with locally roasted coffee.
Seattle Coffee Works
The large Seattle Coffee Works sign enjoys a cup of coffee as it
towers over throngs of tourists headed to Pike’s Place Market.
Address: 107 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101
If you’re searching for a great coffee to experience a variety of wonderful coffee brewing methods, head on over to Seattle Coffee Works. Owned by charismatic Sebastian, who also owns and operates Ballard Coffee Works, you’ll find this an excellent place to sit down, learn about coffee, brewing methods, or simply people-watch.
Fonte Coffee Roasters
Fonte Coffee is enjoyed more around the United States than Seattle, but it’s worth a stop in.
Address: 5501 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
If you’re not sure if you want coffee or wine but would like to have a pleasant meal on your visit to the area, Fonte Coffee should be on your list. This local roaster offers an assortment of coffee beverages, as well as wine.
Cherry Street Coffee House
Cherry Street Coffee House.
Address: 2121 1st Avenue
Cherry Street Coffee offers you a great place to slip away and enjoy a great cup of coffee.
Caffe Ladro
Address: 108 Union St, Seattle
Caffé Ladro takes their roasting and coffee brewing seriously. You’ll enjoy their newer location just around the corner from Pike Place Market.
DeLaurenti’s Cafe (Specialty Food & Wine)
Address: 1435 1st Avenue
You might not realize that you can get a great cup of coffee here, but in fact, you can. Order downstairs and then take your cup upstairs to their larger seating area. Whether you want coffee or lunch, you’ll find it here.
Daily Dozen Doughnut Company
Address: 93 Pike St.
Right smack in the market, you’ll find this coffee kiosk and their tasty doughnuts.
Bacco Bistro
Bacco Bistro is just up from Pike Place Market.
Address: 86 Pine St.
Perfect for a sit-down breakfast or lunch, Bacco Bistro is a sweet place to grab a coffee and people watch.
The Crumpet Shop
Coffee, Tea, and Crumpets!
Address: 1503 1st Avenue Seattle, WA 98101
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Crumpets and coffee are always a great combo. If some in your group would like tea instead, you’ll find this to be a great spot.
Ancient Grounds
Address: 1220 1st Avenue, Seattle
I like this place because it’s more of an art gallery than coffee shop, but it’s unique – and they Lighthouse Coffee, a local coffee roaster you’ll enjoy!
Bottega Italiana
Address: 1425 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Gelato and coffee is really hard to beat – and you can get both here. Enjoy what was voted as the “best dessert in town”.
Le Panier
Address: 1902 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101
While coming here for the coffee would be a smart move, you can’t simply stop there! The amazing assortment of loaves of bread, tarts, croissants will be hard to resist!
Starbucks
Address: 102 Pike St., Seattle
A prime spot to sit and people watch and enjoy Starbucks in Seattle. A perfect place to take a well-deserved tourist break.
