This place has such awesome vibes with large windows to capture every photon from the typical grey…read morewinter day in Seattle. Exposed brick wall and warm tones from the wood furniture makes this shop a cozy third place. A few indoor plants give it a fresh touch. The baristas here are definitely dedicated to their craft! Their drink offerings are standard, although they also have housemade syrups and specialty drinks (seasonal mochas, lattes, etc) if you want to try something different. I love how they highlight their single origin espresso on the menu with the tasting notes. They also offer matcha and teas if you're more into that. I haven't tried any bakery goods, but looking at the pastry case, they're quite popular. Victrola embodies the perfect Seattle coffeehouse- one that I wish people knew more widely rather than the twin tailed siren that's spread globally...

I don't normally drink coffee (I'm more of a tea person, if all the boba and tea shop reviews I…read morewrite don't say anything!), but I'm always up for new experiences, especially ones that allow me to expand my taste horizons and ability to describe flavors and aromas. After booking a tea tasting at a local tea shop, I went around looking for coffee tastings and found Victrola. Every Friday at 11AM, they offer a free tasting class, so we, of course, booked the very next Friday! Arriving at the shop a bit before 11AM, it was pretty full, with most tables taken and a short line of 2-3 people in front of me. We checked in with the cashier and he said the barista was getting things ready. Maybe 5 minutes later, we were led to the room in the back, where the barista introduced the tasting experience and handed us two sheets of paper, one with the anatomy of a coffee cherry, and the other with their coffee flavor wheel. For this week, it was only us two for the tasting, so we had a full monopoly of the barista (according to him, the prior week was 8 people!). We were able to try two coffees - both single origin, one from Guatemala and the other from Colombia. We started by sniffing the beans and grounds, with the Guatemalan emanating notes of lightly roasted peanuts (per tasting notes, it's milk chocolate, orange, and "elegant") and the Colombian with dark soy and umami notes (per tasting notes, it's pineapple, melon, and date), at least to my nose. The barista brewed both via pour over (if I remember correctly, it was 203F water with 20g of the Guatemalan, 24g of the Colombian in 360g of water). I forgot the exact grind sizes he used. Interestingly, the flavor profile of the Colombian was completely different to me between the grounds and the final brew. Very fruity throughout - I'm not that adept at description, but it's definitely a fresher, crisp fruit, not dried fruit, and not red fruit or berries, nor citrus. I'll have to file this one away as pineapple and green apple, per the barista. In terms of mouthfeel, it's thick, almost syrupy, coating the mouth with the fruity flavors. The Guatemalan, on the other hand, is completely different, starting with roasted coffee, then still with the peanut notes, but also adding a caramel-like essence. Very 'brown' on the color wheel. Mouthfeel-wise, thinner, watery like tea. I have never had good quality coffee before and this was certainly an experience that opened my eyes to how good coffee can actually be. I still have a ton of tea leaves to go through, but perhaps when I'm nearing the end, I'll have to start drinking more coffee. Tea, then chocolate, and now maybe coffee? My wallet is crying...

Ordered 5 bags of various coffee from their new website.... It was awesome! Shipped super quickly…read moreand at a great price. The best part, however, was the coffee! Some favorites were The Old Hippie Blend, Kenyan and Colombian. I have been to the shop and loved their espresso. I'm just so glad that I know get to enjoy this great coffee at home.

A great find on Post Ave in downtown Seattle. A coffee roaster that looks like you stepped back in…read moretime. The coffee beans are the best in Seattle.

This spot was so hard to find but man was it worth it! It is Nespresso pod HEAVEN!…read more It's in Macy's Home Store Lower Level. Came home with a haul of 50 pods and free samples :) The staff is wonderful and they are as much coffee enthusiasts as me. I LOVE nespresso!

This is the absolute worst Nespresso store. I have been here a total of 5 times and have only…read moregotten acceptable service once. I generally buy my pods on their website. They always seem annoyed when you decline a sample of coffee. And the last 2 times I've gone they have overcharged me for sleeves. They are are helpful with a refund but this should not be happening. Never ever coming back to this store again.

I'm a strong believer in supporting small local businesses even if it sometimes means spending a…read morelittle more. And in the Seattle premium coffee market where there's no shortage of many fine roasters I just totally skip the corporate sellers and seek out Middle Fork Roasters. IMHO it's the best coffee from a small-batch, local roaster! They offer a nice selection of many fine varieties but Back Pedal is my go-to, especially for cold brew. And Macky and all the staff are super nice too!

I really enjoy middle fork roasters, full city, espresso beans. They have distribution through QFC,…read morewhich makes it easy to find. I use them in my espresso machine grinder and get a consistent grind with these delicious fresh beans. The roast is between medium to dark, and full-bodied.

This was a lovely coffee shop. I went in the first time and the espresso machine was temporarily…read moreout of service but the drip coffee was quality and the employee (maybe owner?) was very friendly. I had the deluxe avocado toast and sat to work for a while. I came back the next day and everything was working and also delicious. Workers were still friendly and it is easy to find parking. I've already recommended it to my partner who went there today.

Espresso: 2/5 Service: 5/5…read more Great energy, friendly service. My partner enjoys Pilgrim but I like a straight espresso and was not so aligned. Maybe an off day, but plenty of places around I'd like to to try before coming back

Food: Romeo Mocha which is raspberry and dark chocolate. It was delicious. Highly recommend…read more Menu: Many options to choose from with their specialty in mochas. The specialty mocha list did not have pricing which I wish was clearly stated for transparency. Ambiance: Simple and clean place with plenty of tables and a couch which seems to stay full, sometimes hard to get a table. Service: Super friendly. There were a couple options I wanted to try and was unsure about sweetness levels and flavor choices. The barista was very accommodating and informed to let her know if sweetness needed to be adjusted or if she can accommodate another drink if I ended up not loving the one I ordered. Value: Great quality and reasonable pricing.

Average coffee and pastries…read more While the pastries were heated to order, they lost their crispness and texture. The coffee came out pretty quick and the barista was friendly. There is plenty of indoor seating for working or socializing and some outdoor seating by the road.

We came across this coffee shop while exploring the waterfront. My friend from Seattle wanted to…read morecheck it out since it's minority-owned, and we're always happy to support small businesses. I didn't try the coffee because I'd already had some earlier, but I ordered a hibiscus tea drink--it was light, refreshing, and perfect for a warm day. The staff was friendly, and my order came quickly, which made for a smooth, easy stop while walking around.

Great coffee, great vibe, great staff!! Right by the…read moreaquarium so great place to stop on the way

Lighthouse is my favorite coffee shop. It's cozy inside with most people chatting.there are usually…read moreplenty of dogs in there and it's just a fantastic part of our community. The coffee is fantastic. I refill my container and get a discount - they grind it. The roast on the coffee is always perfect with the aromas and flavors always matching descriptions.

So good! They have great coffees that have the right balance of flavor without being too sweet. The…read morestaff is really helpful, and the place has a good vibe as well. Their whole beans are also fantastic- definitely one of, if not the best, roasters in Seattle.