A 16oz has a quad of espresso and at first I thought, hmm maybe I shouldn't. But I DID and I was…read moreWIRED. I don't know what their coffee has in it but I really should have bought a bag of their beans. We came by for a sticker trading event. Love that QED offered the space and we are always happy to try out a coffee spot!

Seems like a local hangout spot, quite busy on a random Wednesday afternoon right before closing…read more Service is meh, took several minutes for the barista to acknowledge me. The store offers decent coffee, baked goods and alcoholic beverages. Tip: there is a very small beach (zero shade) within walking distance of the store

As a coffee lover, I love to try out different coffee from different countries. When I saw the Bean…read moreBox "World Coffee Tour" that is exactly what I wanted! 12 bags (1.8oz each) of coffee from around the world. I have options to choose whole bean or ground coffee. It's so much fun tasting different flavors and it's such a great idea as a gift for any occasion.

BEAN BOX: WHERE LIMA BEAN DREAMS BECOME REALITY (DESPITE BEING A COFFEE SHOP)…read more Listen, while others might come here expecting just coffee beans, let me tell you about their REVOLUTIONARY approach to lima bean curation. Their selection of these flat, buttery legumes is so extensive it makes other coffee shops look like they're not even trying in the lima bean department (which, to be fair, they're not, because they're coffee shops). Their premium Giant White Lima collection (displayed with the reverence usually reserved for rare coffee beans) is housed in custom-made glass jars that make other beans question their life choices. Each lima bean is positioned to catch the morning light like tiny, kidney-shaped supermodels. You haven't lived until you've seen their Christmas Lima Bean display (completely overshadowing their holiday coffee blends). The variegated patterns on these heirloom limas tell a story that makes their single-origin Ethiopian beans seem downright chatty at parties. The rare Fordhook Lima section (inexplicably placed next to their pour-over station) features beans so perfectly formed that customers often mistake them for small sculptures. I once saw someone try to order a lima bean latte. The barista's confusion was palpable, but their lima bean organization remained impeccable. Their rotating seasonal lima bean exhibit (which takes up prime real estate that could be used for, oh, I don't know, COFFEE) includes varieties like the Baby Lima, Henderson Bush, and the elusive King of the Garden Lima. Each one is labeled with tasting notes, as if someone's going to conduct a lima bean cupping session. Five stars for their commitment to showcasing these underappreciated legumes in a space clearly designed for coffee retail. I've started a weekly lima bean appreciation club where we gather to admire their collection while confused coffee customers try to order lattes around us. P.S. I heard someone suggest they should focus more on coffee beans, and the lima bean display case audibly gasped. P.P.S. Their limited edition Jackson Wonder Lima beans are stored in a climate-controlled case that probably cost more than most cars. The security system seems excessive, but who am I to question lima bean protection protocols? Note: This review was written while contemplating the bold choice of dedicating so much space to lima beans in a coffee shop on 1st Avenue South. The courage. The vision. The complete disregard for traditional coffee shop inventory expectations. Special Addendum: To the customer who asked why there were lima beans in the coffee grinder - you clearly don't understand the ARTISTRY of cross-legume innovation. Final Thought: Sure, they might technically be a "coffee shop," but their lima bean game is stronger than a triple shot espresso. It's like they misread "coffee house" as "legume palace" and just ran with it. Remember: Coffee beans may come and go, but lima beans are forever. Or at least until someone finally explains to them what kind of beans coffee shops typically sell. P.P.P.S. Their new "Lima Bean of the Month" subscription service is revolutionary, even if it's causing significant confusion among their coffee subscribers.

Hotwire is a West Seattle classic! I've lived nearby and been coming here for years. It's never…read morebeen the closest coffee shop to my house, but it's always one I keep coming back too or stop by when I want a treat drink. Beverages are made with Kara every time. The seasonal menu always has great tasty stuff. The coffee is high-quality. What else can you ask for? The outdoor area is a great place to relax for a bit, but can get busy during the summer and is too cold in the winter when it's more of a grab and go for me on the way to work, etc. Hotwire is great from the friendly staff to the great beverages and local pastries. Highly recommend!

Enjoyed this spot on the main drag in West Seattle. It's a bit of a tight fit and in cold weather,…read morethat means that customers stand in the doorway, so it can get chilly (staff tries to close the door when possible). There is a unisex bathroom that requires a key; the bathroom is not super tidy but it's acceptable. Same for the tables - we had to wipe ours off ourselves yet there is surely a heavy turnaround and only two folks at the counter. Seating is limited inside, and there is more outside. I liked the wall decorations, including cycling outfits indicating that Hotwire sponsors cycling, and emphasis on PRIDE. Had a delicious scone and tasty Italian soda. Staff was pleasant.

3 stars mainly for the friendly service and cool ambiance. There's board games you can play while…read moreyou chill with friends. They also provide pup cups so my little upper had a tasty treat as I wrote this review. I gave this place a shot twice and honestly $15 for a coffee and a muffin was a waste of my morning. I've tried this place twice because it's so close. The pastries air on the side of dry and unsweet The chocolate muffin was good but the pumpkin load tasted off. Can't put my finger on why disliked the flavor but I didn't eat more than a quarter of it before I have up I tried the Viennese coffee, something I've had many times elsewhere, and it missed the mark. Came back a second time and kept it simple with an iced hazelnut latte. It was then I realised why I don't like it --- coffee espresso taste a little burnt and bitter. They charge $1 for milk subs and $0.65 for a flavor shot. Another turn off was that none of their food is made fresh and is all prepackaged. I'd return of some friends wanted to meet up but would probably keep it safe and get a chai tea or something.

Great large space with plenty of seating. Friendly baristas and the velvet foam is delicious!read more

I can never make time to visit their newer location at the downtown Waterfront, so I instead took…read moresome time after work on a Tuesday around 3:30pm to drive down to Renton instead to get coffee here. My first thought getting in here was: how do they have so much real estate in here yet still make it relaxing to stay and do your WFH stuff in? It's wide, there's tons of tables and seating, and the menu - though a little hard to read since it's behind the counter. Music isn't too loud either so even more relaxing! Staff were quick in making drinks, or just long enough so you can enjoy the calming effects of the overall surroundings. I got their purple rain, which has ube hints, juniper, espresso and whole milk. This is one of their summer drinks but they still use their own brand of coffee for this one. Strong and crisp coffee here while the ube is brought out just enough to not be covered completely by the coffee. It's a sweet, soothing layer with whole milk added to make the drink a little thicker and uniform with the coffee. I felt like I was getting a sip and smell of the outside leaves with the juniper as well, so a ton of feelings in one cup that I downed in less than 3 minutes! I will come back to try their straight-up coffee drinks!

I was thoroughly surprised about how good the Matcha taste here! The Matcha had a good flavor,…read morestrawberry was great and not too sweet, definitely complemented the milk. Overall, I would come back.

This is pretty much the only place you can get coffee in the island if you're really picky about…read morecoffee. There's a few others that are reasonably good, but this place truly stands out, every time, without fail. A few really interesting custom creations that, even though I'm not really a fan of any of them at this point, they are very well-thought-out and well executed, and are great if any of them match your palette. I really like a single origin espresso and they pull through on that every single time without fail. They have lots of other pastries and little hand foods and other things that are also really good and they have amazing selection of specialty teas looseleaf. All the people that work there are really sweet and awesome. There's an adjacent grocery store that has lots of hard to find little health food items. The vibe of the place is absolutely awesome. You could sit inside or on their porch for hours. Whoever started the place had a perfect vision for what they wanted.

Cute store with a ton of organic food and supplies. I ordered the cardamom latte and it was…read moredelicious, tried the cold brew with milk and it was just okay. I would definitely come back if we were in the area. The groceries prices are steep. But it is organic and on an island, so not surprising.

Have you ever secretly wished that your coffee actually tastes like it smells? Well this is it!…read more I was introduced to this incredible roaster, when my brother brought some of Cafe Che Che's ground coffee to Florida over Christmas. I distinctly remember being shocked that it actually tastes exactly like it's heavily multi dimensional aroma. Immediately after Christmas, I ordered my 1st pound. Yes I live in Florida. The service was personal and my shipment was handled with care. It's important to me that she sources her beans from under represented providers. Everything about the entire supply chain is important to me. This is my go to from now on.

Highly recommended. I can tell that their coffee is roasted with care. They roast their coffee on…read moreTuesdays & I received my coffee in the mail on Friday afternoon.

Very good place to have coffee and pasteries. I like their ambience and the service was greatread more