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 1. Moore Coffee Shop

1930 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 728-5668

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Internet Cafes

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  Update - 3/30/2012

I poked in during a drizzly lunch time and it was quiet, until some visitors from Sakatchewan, Canada came. Pleasant and warm atmosphere. I wonder if the sandwich bread can be toasted or warmed? It's pretty tough. The shop and the restrooms aren't…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    2/10/2012

    I really like this small shop. It's quaint, unique and well designed for its space. Modern,… Read more »

 2. Deo Valente Cafe

4219 S Othello St
Seattle, WA 98118

Category: Cafes

Neighbourhood: Rainier Valley

5.0 star rating
  Update - 3/3/2012

Soup of the Day: Very good and comes with a few slices of bruschetta(?) bread.
Bruschetta Sampler: 4 choices. I got the sweet onion, asparagus, peperonata and basil pesto. Delicious! Beautiful plating + a slivered strawberry and balsamic…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    3/2/2012

    This is a great cafe with an awesome design. Plenty of earth and contrasting tones with a certain… Read more »

 3. Ellen's Coffee Company - CLOSED

1201 Third Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 428-1608

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  Update - 9/29/2011

The seasonal pumpkin spice biscotti is back! Mmm. Always nice walking into the giant atrium this place resides in. You can access it via the stairs/elevator from the 3rd Ave lobby or from the stairs off University St to the north.

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  • 5.0 star rating
    2/22/2011

    Isn't it funny when an awesome product is right in your face at checkout, yet, for other reasons due… Read more »

 4. Lama G's Cafe

1060 North 39th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-7770

Category: Coffee & Tea

5.0 star rating
  9/7/2011

What a wonderful, cozy & small cafe! We popped in to order and sat in the back patio as they'll bring you your orders. While I'm waiting, I'm taking in the surrounding environment: weathered, slightly grassy brick pavers, small tomato (and such?)…More »

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 5. Dur Dur Cafe

2212 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 329-2525

Categories: Cafes, African

Neighbourhood: Central District

5.0 star rating
  6/8/2011

It's one of those things where you can't really explain it... or, I, at least have difficulty doing as... Walking up to it and glancing nearby, you'd think what's so fab about this area? A simple purple overhang with Dur Dur Cafe and plain windows…More »

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 6. Cowgirls Espresso

1300 Lake Washington Blvd N
Renton, WA 98056

Category: Coffee & Tea

5.0 star rating
  2/26/2012 First to Review

Right across from Gene Coulon Park, this shack don't disappoint. No shame in admitting a hot lady served me a great soy vanilla (or spiced) chai! The website has plenty of pics, btw.

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 7. Bananas Grill

4556 Martin Luther King Jr Way S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 420-4839

Categories: Mediterranean, Halal, Fast Food

Neighbourhood: Columbia City

5.0 star rating
  Update - 12/2/2011

Did I mention their own chai is frickin' awesome?! Super inexpensive ($1-something) AND for a 12 oz (?) cup! Git yer ass over here and try it.

...shoo!

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  • 5.0 star rating
    11/29/2011

    I stopped by recently for some lunch. The daily special was a falafel burger with fries - got… Read more »

 8. Cafe Ibex

3219 Martin Luther King Jr Way S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-7537

Category: Ethiopian

Neighbourhood: Columbia City

5.0 star rating
  2/5/2012

Part 2 of my late night munchies craving - with no certainty of finishing both meals, BUT, alas, the spontaneous night continues.
Like Dahlak, they play some pretty jammin' cool music at night. The lady helping me was fast, yet friendly at the same…More »

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 9. Burien Press

423 SW 152nd St
Burien, WA 98166
(206) 453-5412

Category: Coffee & Tea

5.0 star rating
  1/2/2011

Awesome chai latte. Unique space, artsy, cool, laidback, relaxed & chill. The strong, light-finished wood surrounding the walls and deck is really nice. Funky, retro furniture can be found.
Cool. Retro. Funky. Reads.
Right across the Burien Library.

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 10. Empire Espresso

3829 S Edmunds St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0588

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Columbia City

5.0 star rating
  3/24/2011

Cool Coffee Chai spot off the beaten Rainier path. Currently in 'hood discovery mode so I swung by here last night for some munchies and shtuff. Neat, subtle decor with futbol banners. A few non-threatening dings to the 5-stars are:
-if you're table…More »

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 11. The Met Coffee and Wine Bar

232-C Burnett Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 687-7989
5.0 star rating
  Update - 11/19/2009

So it happened since I just missed the 107 and didn't mind another nice walk down here.

The gal was very nice & seemed very sweet. i decided for some light fare, which is in the pic (which was very good, by the way). I told her that goat cheese dish…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    11/8/2008

    It's Friday, end of the week, cool, dark, rainy, yet relaxing, evening... 'was about to go home when… Read more »

 12. Trabant Coffee & Chai

602 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 675-0668

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Pioneer Square

5.0 star rating
  Update - 1/31/2012

They just recently added a 3rd size: 16 oz grande! For chai to chug in one sitting!
And I believe those Pride condoms at the front of the counter are for anyone... free sexytime swag? Hawt.

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  • 5.0 star rating
    6/8/2011

    Great local juice and the chai is always "~ damn tasty ~". Read more »

 13. Mile High Espresso

16402 International Blvd
Seatac, WA 98168
(206) 715-4285

Category: Coffee & Tea

5.0 star rating
  8/21/2010 First to Review

O' la la! Très jolie dame!

I was up in the area for potential work and this was the closest place I found a chai tea, both hot and iced. Mmmm, awww. And both times I saw Heidi, aka Mei-Su.... um.... oh.... Not sure if you'd call it a miracle or not…More »

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 14. Sweet Iron Waffles

1200 3rd Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 682-3336

Categories: Belgian, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  Update - 12/5/2009

Since opening, I've gone back to try the plain waffle--in all of its *plain* and *simple* goodness--and also a seasonal waffle--which is a take on the ice cream but slight changes like pumpkin seeds (roasted?). One was for breakfast and one for…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    11/25/2009 First to Review

    The anticipation has finally ended! Sweet Iron Waffles is open for biz!

    First things first: AMAZING… Read more »

 15. The Chocolate Box

108 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 443-3900

Categories: Chocolatiers and Shops, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  6/8/2011

I just walked by the other day and decided to check out the place. After a few minutes of perusing around and stopped at the counter, Gal #1 asked me if I'm ready. I asked about their chai and she must've read my hesitation/indecision since she…More »

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 16. Phoenix Cafe

1017 3rd Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 466-1906

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/20/2012

Always nice coming here - and on Monday(!).
Jennay-nay and Shari-cherry (if they read this, I can fix this if you'd like, lol) are totally kewl and have a redonkulous memory - always remember my name and many others, I'm sure. Super laid-back and…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    10/19/2011

    The baristas are friendly and all smiles. I don't drink coffee most of the time, but when seasonals… Read more »

 17. Caffe D'arte

1625 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 728-4468

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  2/7/2012

They made an awesome dirty soy chai. I think they said it's a local Oregon-made chai but not the Oregon brand? Anyway, 'twas good. I wanted to try the roasted chicken zucchini sandwich, but chicken was all gone so I tried the pork & onions. It was…More »

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 18. Whistle Stop Co-op

7148 Martin Luther King Jr Way S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 722-0460

Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Rainier Valley

4.0 star rating
  2/5/2012

Their meat and veggie wraps are good, as was the spaghetti. Wi-Fi for customers. My soy chai was good. Sara The Barista that day was pleasant and cool. The place has neat things about inside and kind of feels like someone's rural living room in a…More »

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 19. World Pizza

672 S King St
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 682-4161

Categories: Pizza, Vegetarian

Neighbourhood: International District

4.0 star rating
  7/19/2011

I like what they have going on. Pleasant staff and dining space. Given the name and being in the ID, I wish they'd incorporate pizzas from different parts of the world. I.e., a Thai-themed (basil, peanut sauce, chicken satay...), a Greek-themed…More »

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 20. Sugar Bakery & Café

1014 Madison St
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 749-4105

Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cafes

Neighbourhood: First Hill

4.0 star rating
  2/7/2012

I just left the doctor, uhhh-genn, and had a glancing moment to try something new. I criss-cross across from the Madison Tower and enter here. My soy chai hit the spot and the veggie(?) panini sandwich thing was delicious and looked the part, to…More »

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 21. Starbucks

3820 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 723-4143

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Mt. Baker

4.0 star rating
  3/2/2012

Early morning pleasant staff and an a-ok tall soy chai. It works out well for those who live nearby and hop on the bus on Rainier Ave.

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 22. Repast

1418 31st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 325-2900

Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Mt. Baker

4.0 star rating
  1/30/2012

So, I took the best route ever to get up here - through all the side roads along I-90's tunnel. Yay. Upon pulling up, this is a neat, quaint cafe in a more peaceful neighborhood. The 2 asian ladies working were pleasant & friendly. Their chai was…More »

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 23. Stiletti Organic Coffee

3105 Broadway
Everett, WA 98201

Category: Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  1/8/2012 First to Review

Early morning walk with time to kill before getting back on the train to BC, I come by this place at the corner Chevron Gas for a nice soy sexy chai, by a sexy lady - OF. COURSE. amirite?

I didn't specifiy, so I'm guessing they default to Oregon Chai.…More »

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 24. Caffe Ladro

108 Union St
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 267-0600

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  8/24/2011

Is that a small art gallery connected next door? Hmm... pretty neat! I really like the table for 6 - those chairs are super comfy and would be a cool chill spot for a small group. Nice, modern crisp lighting and space. They have sweet (Sattwa) and…More »

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 25. Trabant Coffee & Chai

1309 NE 45th St
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 675-0668

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: University District

4.0 star rating
  11/29/2011

I often go to Pi Sq location near work and wanted to try this spot out:
Either chai variety is great. I tried one of their sandwiches-I-forget; it was tasty. The bread used was cold and dry, though. After the first half, I asked them if they could…More »

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 26. Caffe Umbria

320 Occidental Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 624-5847

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Pioneer Square

4.0 star rating
  3/21/2011

One calm, cool overcast morning, I decided to walk here and scope it out... If you're coming from the buses or tunnel on 3rd/4th, walk through the brick and tree-lined promenade! So wonderful and relaxing + with the vintage street lamps...

So, I…More »

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 27. Dream Espresso

4000 Factoria Blvd SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 746-8118

Category: Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  4/17/2011 First to Review

This was a sure solid 5 stars... until she first asked my order. The first time, I asked what kind of chai they had, she went to check... *jeopardy music*... she comes back, I tell her I'd like a grande iced big train chai (they have Big Train Mix…More »

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 28. Diva Espresso

4480 Fauntleroy Way SW
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 937-5225

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: West Seattle

4.0 star rating
  3/31/2008

Coool. Hm, I find it not surprising it's cramped onto a corner. Parking is limited but rather plentiful---if you're willing to walk a fraction of a mile (I walked from WSB). Typical West Seattle. ;) The place is really charming with it's deep colors…More »

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 29. Joelle's Espresso Cafe

1001 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98154
(206) 682-4692

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  7/8/2009

**Back in business!** O to Go is long gone.
I think they just reopened this morning. I got my grande chai and tried a H&C croissant. Yum. The froth on the chai was thicker than i've had before elsewhere (except maybe Vita). It was really good.
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 30. Nevzat Espresso

12602 Renton Ave S
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 772-5096

Category: Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  1/23/2011 First to Review

This stand has been around since I was in grade school. The gal working today was cool and friendly; she's also the daughter of a firefighter at the station across the now not-what-it-used-to-be parking lot. Came here for a nice chai. And they offer…More »

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 31. Waves Coffee

492 Hastings Street W
Vancouver, BC V6B 1L1
Canada
(604) 915-9283

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  1/12/2012

Tasty sandwiches. Good soy chai latte. Pleasant staff. Free WiFi. And I think their lids have a swiveling opening - like, you can turn a thingy 90 degrees for open and -90 degrees for closed. Useful for running in a rush or blocking rain out. Across…More »

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 32. Caffe Migliore

1215 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98161
(206) 624-9893

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  9/13/2008

After another lunch break of checking out me close-by food spots, I had an Iced Chai Tea urge. One turn and I saw the cool artsy sign. Cool. Come inside and the inside feels warm and modern. Nice bold colors, decor, and that upper counter is sweet!…More »

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 33. Chocolati Café

1000 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 293-2791

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Chocolatiers and Shops

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  Update - 5/5/2011

I just discovered it's Tiger Chai used... a little too much when hot, but it goes down nice when it becomes a bit cooler to touch.

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  • 4.0 star rating
    12/8/2009

    I wouldn't be surprised to find myself here if i was spending some time in the library. although… Read more »

 34. Starbucks

1111 3rd Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 442-9645

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  Update - 8/8/2011

They (and participating local stores; some more downtown) offer a receipt coupon: Keep this receipt and purchase a cold grande drink for $2 after 2pm. I used it for 2 grande iced chai's recently.

lol @ JW's pic selected as primary picture.

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  • 4.0 star rating
    10/31/2010

    This is a neat triangular location with somewhat unique, secluded seating.
    + A tall [tazo] chai and,… Read more »

 35. Blenz Coffee

508 W Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1L6
Canada
(604) 689-1431

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  1/12/2012

It's nice. It's spacious. They make nice soy chais and their samosas are decent. It's not their work, but it was cool viewing the cup art on the columns. And the lighting at night is mood-setting. It's also across the street from Waves Coffee.

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 36. Seattle's Best Coffee

1110 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 623-0104

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  Update - 3/30/2009

The girls had nice smiles (blush) and seemed nice. I always wonder why they (people in general) greet the way they do when I order just because my left eye is crooked (so it may seem like I'm not giving eye contact or w/e but really I am [with my…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    10/13/2008

    My chai's always seem to remain "frothy" until it's gone. Slurping the top is always nice because of… Read more »

 37. Caffe Ladro

452 N 36th St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 675-0854

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Fremont

4.0 star rating
  11/14/2010

I'm anti-fixed-lamp-on-the-table after this place. Unplugging it helped that. :p Me, Yong, and Elle strolled into here after a post-breakfast-walk from SHN nearby. A chai tea with soy and rice turned out to be good.

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 38. Big Foot Java

1408 Bronson Way N
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 271-5946

Category: Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  3/21/2011

Neat little structure where Rose makes a good [Oregon?] chai and I believe had local biscotti (BeBop?). It's not bad late at night.

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 39. Caffe Zingaro

127 Mercer St
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 352-2861

Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Queen Anne

4.0 star rating
  10/13/2009

Hm, what can I do to kill time until my SIFF Cinema movie starts? Ah--ha! Some place I can get me chai fixin'.

A monday evening... kind of quiet and slow... subdued... Seemed like most of the display munchies were gone. I hopped on one of the window…More »

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 40. Cowgirls Espresso

515 Rainier Ave N
Renton, WA 98055

Category: Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  7/22/2009

This place used to be something like Avenue 1 espresso before, but I don't remember when Cowgirls moved in... anywho:

Ohhh snap! Thank goodness I'm not taken, hahahah. I swing by for my grande iced chai---"do you want vanilla chai?"---ohh vanilla?…More »

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