U-District alleyway cafe, a UW institution since 1975
Based on 804 reviews
historic Seattle coffee spotgreat study spot
strong espresso
dated decorcan get crowded with students
$6/person
Best for: UW students studying (outlets, Wi-Fi, long open hours) · Coffee history pilgrims on a Seattle origin-story tour · Anyone craving classic dark-roast Seattle espresso
Busiest: UW class hours (10am-2pm weekdays)
Reservations: Not needed
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3 dishes
House Espresso
$4.00
The dark, slightly bitter blend that helped define Seattle espresso — pulled the same way since 1975
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Cafe Latte
$5.00
Built on the house dark roast — bigger and milkier than the third-wave norm, in the classic Seattle style
