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    Fred Coffee

    4.1 (185 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Carol L.

    Quaint coffee shop in the center of Roosevelt. I enjoyed my morning here and all the staff were very kind and knowledgeable. We ordered two of the three fall seasonal drinks: the Canadian tuxedo latte and the honey badger latte. They're both very unique drinks, although personally I am not a fan of either flavor. My friend enjoyed his spicy badger though. We also ordered a shallot Gruyère pastry which was delicious and the perfect savory for our sweet lattes. The staff told us all the pastries are made in house in collaboration with temple pastries. There is ample seating, lighting, outlets, free wifi, and a clean and large single stall bathroom. Street parking only but you could theoretically park in the Whole Foods and Bartell Drugs structure nearby. I couldn't give it a 5 because the Canadian tuxedo latte I ordered was just too reminiscent of ham, and I did not enjoy liquified ham. I'll have to come by and try their regular signature drinks though.

    Borgia (left) rainbow pony (right)
    Christie L.

    Broadcast Coffee Roasters is a popular cafe located throughout Seattle. Located near Ravenna, they only offered street parking which can be hard to find. When you walk in, you'll notice there's plenty of seating and tables with lots of people doing work while enjoying their coffee. It definitely has a modern contemporary feel to it as well. When we were ordering, we were trying to figure out what to get as their menu didn't have a description for their uniquely named drinks. We asked our server what type of drinks their specials were and unfortunately she didn't know so we had to wait for another server to come and in and explain. We ended up ordering the borgia and a seasonal special called the rainbow pony (I think). The borgia is a latte steeped with orange peels. It was very smooth and I loved the hint of citrus mixed into the drink. The rainbow pony was a cold brew with lavender syrup topped with sparkling water and it was super refreshing for a hot day! It was unfortunate that after a while the syrup settles to the bottom and you end up just sipping straight syrup. I also didn't like that they left the orange peel inside the borgia because then it became very bitter at the end. But if you enjoy it quickly then both amazing drinks! We also ordered their parmesan dill scone and the first time we ordered it our server didn't include it so we had to go back and reorder it. I think I expected it to be warm or at least toasted when we got it, but it was just pulled straight from the display so it was cold. It still tasted good overall, but I do wish it was a little less dry! Overall they had solid coffee and it's a great spot to go to for the vibes!

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    Blessie W.

    Sending an urgent broadcast- check this place out! The bff and I went stopped by before driving up to the Anacortes Ferry Terminal on one rainy weekday morning. We loved how there was nearby street parking, modern decor in the interior, but we were hooked in by the fact that the shop has its own roasting machine!! YES! We also learned that the pastries were made in house as well. It didn't take us too long to order: *the duchess with oat milk ($7 for a 12 oz): espresso, oat milk, orange flower water, almond syrup accented with orange zest. The coffee was smooth, and all flavors were easy to detect. It was also really, really well-balanced and I wished that I had gotten a 16 oz :') *vanilla latte with oat milk ($5.60 for a 12 oz): also smooth and had a great vanilla flavor. Same sentiment with upgrading to a 16 oz was shared here. *rye, ham, and cheddar croissant ($6): appreciated the flaky, buttery layers. *cinnamon swirl pastry ($6?): this was made really well too. Sticky and sweet in the right places. *breakfast burrito: now this wasn't made in-house, but the bff noted that it was really tasty! I have an appointment in downtown Seattle next week and need to kill time somewhere in between before dance rehearsal. Perhaps it'll be here hehe

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    Sara V.

    TLDR: great coffee and attention to quality. I had a bit of an awkward service experience. This location may be ideal for setting up on your computer and allowing them time rather than taking to go. Stopped by around 1130am and stood at the counter. The counter is low so the two tall gents on the other side kind of had to purposefully not look up to avoid inviting me to engage before they were ready for another customer. So I stood there patiently and weirdly as they rushed about for a while haha. Eventually one was ready and asked what I'd like- they were sold out of baked items, but I bought a Carmello latte (carmel and vanilla) and it came out to about $7 haha. I waited for a good while at a table in the corner and I noticed some people who arrived after me got their drinks before me, (maybe they got simpler drinks) so I got up and lingered around their merch and around the counter in case they forgot or needed to ask again what I'd ordered (this has happened before elsewhere so I try to be on hand just in case haha) The drink came out and it was beautiful and good and smooth and you could tell it was high quality. Really nice coffee, but I'm not sure I can justify the price or the funny service right now.

    Indrani S.

    This place is a must try for coffee lovers. Located right in the center of Roosevelt, this place offers an ample seating space to pause and enjoy your coffee. They also offer a wide range of savory and sweet items. Although they do offer a wide range of coffees, I personally enjoy their drip coffee served in solid big mugs. If you are in the area, do give it a try!

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    Mehrin I.

    Ambiance: 5/5 Price: 4/5 Coffee: 3/5 Service: 5/5 Trendy little coffee shop. I had heard the coffee was amazing so I had to check it out! I normally go for hot drinks but the disco pony sounded interesting so I went for it. The disco pony is an iced americano with sparking water and lemon zest - fizzy and interesting, but definitely not my favorite, especially for $6. The baristas were polite and helpful. The WiFi is good. It's fairly quiet so it's a good place to get work done. I'll definitely have to come back for a hot drink!

    London fog
    Hiral P.

    Good cafe. Felt like some of their specialty drinks were overpriced. $8 for what's basically a hazelnut latte with a fancy name. And $7 for a shaken flavored latte. Overall good amount of seating and good service. I got the london fog, it was good

    Borgia, Golden Hour
    Adam W.

    Lots of various seating options, good place to study. There's smaller tables by the entrance and larger tables towards the back with ambient lamps . If ordered for here, they serve in actual glassware/ mugs instead of disposable cups. The Golden hour was very flavorful and had strong paprika flavoring. Service was fast and friendly. Close to the Roosevelt light rail station and Cowen Park. They give out 2hr wifi vouchers but there is also Xfinity wifi.

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    The coffee is fabulous and worth dealing with no parking in the neighborhood as long as you twenty minutes to wait for a drink.

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    Fast service, good atmosphere, and the cruffins are to die for. Try the disco pony, it's one of my favorite espresso drinks of all time now

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    This is an adorable little coffee shop. They had some fun espresso martinis and it was mostly…read morequiet on a Friday in the early afternoon....until it wasn't! Definitely a hopping place at the end of the workday. It's got a darker ambiance and it's cozy. It has indoor, outdoor, and patio seating, though we chose to stay indoor. Pro tip - the poofs make you sit REALLY low. The food choices around 1pm were dismal, and limited. Maybe they'd sold out, or maybe they just don't have a lot there, but nothing even looked fresh enough to warrant purchase. The other thing that killed me was the service. There was one person on the entire 4 hours I was there, and it made for an incredibly slow experience. It was friendly enough, if not a little dismissive. Prices are reasonable and there is paid parking across the street, but take that with a "for Seattle" caveat.

    I was a regular here for years and in addition to spending thousands of dollars, left this location…read morea glowing, five-star review. The staff at the time were warm (Michael was the best), knew regulars by name, and made every visit feel special. The coffee was excellent and it felt like a true neighborhood gem. Over time, the people who made this place so memorable moved on, and with them went the quality and the warmth. I opted to support other local coffee shops instead. I returned recently to use a reward I had accumulated, excited to see how things had changed since my last visit. When I asked to check my rewards balance before ordering, I was told I could only do so after completing the transaction. Every other coffee shop I frequent allows this beforehand, so I pushed back to clarify. What followed was one of the most unwelcoming interactions I have experienced at any business. The staff member's tone was hostile and dismissive from the moment I asked a simple question, and it did not let up. I felt uncomfortable enough to cancel my order entirely. When I asked for a receipt to confirm my refund, she threw it away in front of me. A colleague had to ask her again on my behalf, and she snapped that she had already discarded it. Another customer standing nearby witnessed this exchange and looked visibly appalled. I reached out to the owner privately before leaving a public review, hoping to have a real conversation. She chose not to follow up with me about my experience. Instead, she wrote back to say she had already spoken with her staff and that a separate customer had contacted her to say I was the problem, and that her team had handled everything with grace. She closed by suggesting I had not met a basic standard of respect. I want to be clear: the customer she referenced appeared to be acquainted with the barista. I will leave readers to draw their own conclusions about whose account was actively sought out. I also want to note that I am not alone in this experience. Other reviewers here have flagged the same pattern of cold, unwelcoming service at this location. That tells me this is not an off day. It is worth reading those reviews before you visit. The refund for items that were never made has still not been processed, four days later, which caused me to have to reach out to an owner again. I have now been refunded. I share all of this because I think people deserve to know what to expect, both at the counter and if something goes wrong. This is not the place I once loved, and the ownership's response confirmed that.

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    In the back side of the bar. This picture does not do the place justice. It's a very nice coffee shop.

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    14.5 mi
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    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!

    Staff is cool, I have my favorites. Now the wait time in line ‼…read moreIt can be a bit much at times due to conversations. The WiFi in the corner by the front door is sus due to the access point in the ceiling. I told the owner I stopped coming because of the weak WiFi. It is hit or miss. Other than that, the place is nice! Well, other than the random dude 'ing on the barroom floor! He said he really had to go!

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    2.3
    (6 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    This is a small espresso shop on the 3rd floor of the UWMC just before the Cascade Elevators. They…read morehave various coffee drinks and standard basic food items for sale including sandwiches, yogurt, bagels, oatmeal, pastries/cookies, and some canned/bottled drinks. This place is simple and mainly serves to provide convenience so that you don't have to venture to the cafeteria on the 1st floor... or worse yet, the vending machines. This place also stays open much much later (4:00 am, every day) than the the cafeteria and the gift shop (which also sells some snacks and coffee)--- see the pic I posted for the updated hours since what was originally reported was way off. Due to that convenience, it also tends to have a line during the morning and early afternoon hours, and every time I've walked by. There is no seating area since it's a small shop but the UWMC has tables and chairs outside; just past the Cascade elevators. Today I stopped by at around 5:00 pm and luckily there was only one person in front of me. I bought a Smokey Chicken Bacon Melt (pre-packaged). It was very tasty and probably would've been even better if I toasted it, or at least heated it up. But I was too lazy. Although it was delicious, the size was certainly not worth about $7.50 (includes tax). Probably would only stop by here again if I actually want a coffee or don't have the time to go to the cafeteria for food.

    Understaffed. Not open Sunday and Monday evenings. The hours listed are incorrect. No place open…read morefor the night staff. The vending machines are horrible. If we order from Door Dash, the fees are extreme and you are paying 50% more than necessary. Stop being so cheap and pay someone overtime to work nights.

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    Oatmeal, ramen, bagels, etc.
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