I'm a huge fan of the coffee at lighthouse, and they make my favorite americano in Seattle, hands-down. For this reason, I will always be back. The shop itself is no-frills in a good way. Very neighborhood-y. I also love to lounge on the bench with my dog or hang out in the outdoor alcove. I like the owner and the employees, they are never too busy to chat with you. Wonderful humans! The pastries and nibbles here could use an upgrade. Except for the tiny cupcakes, those are incredible! If they got some gourmet pastries in this coffeehouse, it would be a bonus, but the coffee is the point so I can't say that I care all that much... read more

Not only does Lighthouse have the best beans in town, they serve up delicious java jolt beverages with a side of cheer.

Coffee is good - mellow and fresh. Pastries are yummy. I WANT to love this neighborhood coffee shop more than I do, but the service seems to me to be a little robotic. I get it - you have *lots* of customers, but a smile and a "hi" go a long way. Also, it'd be awesome if you ask me if I want a jacket for my extremely hot cup, because I'll forget! And then I'll be cussing to myself 15 seconds later as I walk home with a too-hot cup bouncing between hands. Thanks! read more

I tried to get a cup of coffee but had to trip over so many dogs on my way to the counter that I gave up. More like a kennel than a coffee shop. read more

Best coffee in Seattle! I've never tasted such rich, flavorful espresso in all my life. It's tops.

Decent coffee in a neighborhood location. Oddly smelled like fish when I walked in. Started to smell more like coffee once our drinks were being made. Barista wasn't too friendly. He never said our drinks were ready and was very short with us. Perhaps having a bad day. Latte was good. Nothing to write home about. Probably would only return if desperate for caffeine and few options available. read more

My personal favorite coffee shop/roaster in Seattle. Go in, get a good soy latte and kick back for a bit or head on out for the rest of the day; if you're lucky you'll see them putting the vintage Gothot through its paces. Great flavor profile despite low acidity due to what I understand to be a longer roasting time than average. Connoisseurs looking for a more aggressive drink may be disappointed. No frills, no WiFi. Pastry/food selection is minimal to adequate but not exceptional. Located in mostly residential so parking is a bit chancy. I see some reviews about a "fish smell" which I think is due unfortunately to outgassing from the new flooring they put in this summer. I smelt the same thing a few months ago but not on the latest visit. read more

Lighthouse is my go to coffee roaster for espresso beans. They also are a great place to drink a coffee and read the paper (no free WiFi). I usually get a traditional macchiato. Lighthouse also makes Seattle's best decaf espresso beans. read more

Lighthouse Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great people. Wonderful drinks. Perfect spot to pen a note or meet a neighbor. Buy your coffee beans here. Selection is varied and brews oh-so-delicious on lazy Sunday mornings. read more

Lighthouse Roasters - Lattes. Banana bread. Sigh. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I don't know how we found these guys, but I'm sure glad we did. We love their Mocha Java blend and have been drinking it regularly for months now. Their prices are reasonable and the staff is super friendly. While we haven't tried them, it looks like they also have an interesting selection of teas. Definitely a good coffee shop to check out. read more

Lighthouse is a great coffee shop! They have great baked goods, and their drinks are great too! When we went yesterday, we got a brownie, a banana walnut muffin, a blueberry scone, a hot chocolate, a wet cappuccino, and a drip coffee. They were all great. The blueberry scone was a bit dry but still tasty. The brownie was very chocolatey and delicious! The banana nut muffin was good too. The people are very friendly and asked my daughter if she wanted whipped cream on her hot chocolate. The people are very friendly. We had a nice chat with one of the employees yesterday when we went. The price is not too bad. I think it was about $18 for 3 coffees and 3 sweets. If you're looking for great coffee shop, you should go to Lighthouse! read more

Didn't expect it but, Lighthouse Roasters was fabulous. The prices are great for the city. Each and every single menu item that we purchased was extremely fresh and tasty. Workers are super friendly and service is really quick. We felt very welcomed at Lighthouse Roasters. read more

I really enjoy their outdoor patio section. This is a great place to sit and relax. Hard to find places that are as chill as this place. It's always good coffee and always fast too. read more

Look no further. Best coffee!! Best service !! Best place ever !! Alonzo is amazing ! The whole staff here will make sure you are happy. I highly recommend!! read more

A bit of the soup n-zi hospitality (Seinfeld reference for those not familiar with the term) but I will submit to it each time because, by God, the beans! read more

Rude. The coffee's great and the sole reason we've consistently purchased 2lbs of whole beans each month for years. This year we bought beans and mugs as holiday gifts. All that changes this evening (12.28.16). We rolled up at exactly 7pm (closing time) and noticed they were wrapping it up for the day. Only grabbing beans and not dirtying up the espresso machine with a drink order, my husband popped in to ask if they were able/willing to ring us up. Before letting him finish and without looking up, dude says, "Noooope!" Shocked by the encounter, my husband walked back out to the car and told me what happened. I don't expect everyone to be super friendly all the time, but to act like you're the bouncer at the hottest club in town's a joke. Your customers are the reason you have a job, a business! It would have been A-OK with us to, sans-the-attitude, say he couldn't ring us up for some reason or another, but this encounter's sent us looking elsewhere, and I went back inside to tell him as much. Goodbye Lighthouse Roasters. read more

This cafe is two blocks from my house, and each time I give it a try I'm disappointed. The woman at the cash register doesn't say hello, she dropped a large piece of my scone on the ground, and when I commented she just said "yeah it just fell off". And to top it off... no WiFi! I understand they don't want people staying around forever, but I was looking forward to sending a few emails and getting my day started right. Back to Cafe Vita or Vif for me :/ read more

Best coffee anywhere hands down. Yes even better than Italy, but hey its Italy so yea id still rather have an espresso there. Lattes here seriously taste like a coffee milkshake, absolutely fantastic. read more

I always drive by here on my way to work and never stop! Well, enough is enough, and when my coworker proposed a coffee meeting, I was all in and thought of this place! We came in on a Friday during the late afternoon (3pm-ish) and found this place to be so quaint in the best possible way. The guys were so laid back and were bantering with us when we were taking forever to order. The menu was displayed up high on a chalkboard, and the back was filled with bags of coffee. How cute and authentic!! The shop wasn't busy, but they did have a consistent rotation of customers even at 3 pm. Hmmm, must be because we're in Seattle. We do love our coffee.... I ordered a vanilla latte and with just the two guys working, I had my drink by the time I had finished paying! Speedy service at it's finest! They do roast their own coffee on-site, which can be somewhat noisy if you're planning to be there for a meeting. Thankfully we came during a "no roast" time, so we were able to have our meeting, drink our delicious coffees, and enjoy the soft ambiance of alternative rock. Considering how close this place is to my work, I will definitely be back!! read more

Dear Lighthouse, I want to love you, but you and I just aren't a good fit. I'm not sure what I did, but I don't appear to be among the neighborhood masses that you love. Each time I've visited you, I've waited patiently in line, or at the counter, while you yucked it up with your BFFs who obviously visit you everyday. Each time, I've placed my order with you and waited, waited and more waited, while you again chuckled about some private joke, forgetting to let me know that my drink was ready, and then sighing audibly and acting bothered when I asked for it. "Um...it's RIGHT. HERE" you've said. And then I grab my drink and slink out, feeling rejected and sad. Why Lighthouse? WHY? I'm not sure what I'd have to do get into your 'in crowd', but for now, I'll just keep heading the opposite direction to Vita... You're not worth the heartache. read more

5 glowing, gleaming, BLAZING stars for this alone: 1 Tall Iced Americano= $1.79. For reals. I don't come here enough because it's not really on my way to any where I'm usually going. I forget that it's here and that it's lovely. The coffee is strong and flavorful and the space is pretty cool. It's nonchelant and unpretentious. There's also benches out front for a little curbside action. The baristas here are great too! When I asked for the soy milk, the nice gentleman behind the counter passed me the carton and bumped the half n' half off the counter and cream splattered everywhere; all over the colorful tiled floor. Instead of freaking out or even sighing, he just laughed, grabbed a mop and chatted with me about how cool the design looked on the floor and 'what other things could we spill that would make some cool art?' Ha! Love their coffee. Love their art. Love these people. Love their prices. Lighthouse Roasters is Rad. Totally coming back. read more

So, it's been almost 3 months to the day that I closed my cafe. People ask me what I miss most. Having your own business? -eh. 24-hour access to alcohol? - yea, sometimes. Your favorite customers? -Yeah. Ability to make, whenever I want, an americano made with Lighthouse Roasters espresso? :bottom lip quivering, eyes welling with tears: excuse me, I can't talk right now. read more

I'm a neighbor of Lighthouse. There has long been several dog owners who tie their large, constantly barking dogs up outside, and wake me up constantly, sometimes as early as 6:45am. My best days are quite honestly the rare one in which I was not loudly driven from bed by one of these wailing and willfully-neglected dogs. I respectfully addressed this reasonable complaint directly with the management & a dog owner and was given a totally disingenuous response (by both) with no resulting improvement of the situation afterwards. Based on the Lighthouse's lack of respect and consideration towards its neighbors, and the shamefully bold dismissal of my perfectly reasonable complaint, I cannot suggest supporting this business. If you are, or know these dog owners, please, leave the dog at home or address the barking. It doesn't do a dog any good to bring it only to chain it up alone outside just to bark its head off. read more

I tasted their coffee at Cafe Pettirosso in Cap Hill and it was so delicious that I had to ask the waitress who supplies their coffee. I wrote down the Lighthouse Roasters name and I was finally able to check it out on a Friday after Thanksgiving. I called first to make sure they were open. Then I headed out to Fremont by bus and then walked through residential streets to get there. It was so chilly that day and I was really happy when I finally made it. Happy that I was in a warm interior, but disappointed as I expected to see a coffee shop and some retail setup where you can smell, touch and read about the coffee you are about to purchase. I remember going to Cafe Moto Roasters in San Diego which is located in a great industrial warehouse space with informative and passionate about coffee workers ready to give you tips and share their knowledge. This is not the case here: they only have a counter space where you can order coffee drinks and the coffee beans to purchase are showcased in a clear glass jars on the barista side. I was a little thrown off by that. Hopefully they mostly have it for display and don't sell these beans that are exposed to light and get to be sniffed around by people. When I walked in there was only one person ahead of me and the barista was taking his sweet time chatting it up. I was a little in a hurry, but wanted to finally get their delicious tasting coffee and also some soy latte to go to warm me up. In the meantime about 4 or 5 new people came, but it was time to take my order. When I started asking about the coffee to purchase, the barista took down one of the big jars, but thought I would take forever, and he started taking order from the person behind me. I was really thrown off by that as I also wanted to order latte and now I would have to wait for him to finish his drink. I also walked really far and waited so long for this experience and this is not how this was going to happen. You can't always kill two birds with one stone. I just walked out. Possibly nobody meant to ignore me, they just got busy, but they should have the space organized better. For most of the time there was a woman behind the counter and she should have assisted some people. This place just makes no coffee love sense to me. read more

The staff here treat you like they are doing you a favor by selling you coffee. This morning when I went in and said hi to the barista, he looked at me and walked away. I live a block from here, so I stop by every few months for beans or a drink, thinking it might have improved. I am always disappointed. The drinks are good, but they serve very hot drinks in glasses without handles - how are you supposed to drink an Americano if the cup is too hot to hold? Why can't they just use mugs like everyone else?? To top it off, they don't have wi-fi. I always leave feeling like they don't actually want customers. Well, as of today they have one less! There are other coffee shops close by (with wi-fi, friendly staff, and a more inviting atmosphere) so I think I'm done with this place for good. read more

The coffee is soooooo good. The baristas are sooooo rude. I'm really torn over how to rate this place - on one hand, best coffee in the city. On the other hand, you get that latte with a side of attitude and no amount of smiling or manners or frequent visiting can seem to shake it. These days, I only go into Lighthouse when I'm feeling brave. read more

Every now and then, I dream the seas and oceans are made of foamy latte. In my dream, I dive, I swim, I float and I consume a lot of coffee, too. Yes, I don't want to wake up. In those dreams, I wonder if I'm in the warm Caribbean Sea or maybe splashing on a Greek Island shore. Dunno. I just know I'm floating belly-side-down on Lighthouse coffee. Can you blame me for not wanting to wake up? There is always a cool soundtrack that goes along with the waves. It can be as cool as Ethiopian music from the 80s. I always seem to have the urge to ask the lifeguard-on-call (barista) what is that wonderful music playing. I'm so fond of this coffee I always have a bag of Roaster's Choice at home. I even have their coffee mug. Every morning I wake up longing for that sea of love which, in real life, is contained on my stove-top coffee brewer or inside a stamped white cup between my hands. It's 1:30 AM and I'm off to dream a little, delicious dream about Lighthouse coffee. Sleep tight! read more

Coffee and roasted beans definitely above average. But the service is hovering somewhere between indifferent and hostile, which is made even worse because they'll turn around to laugh and joke with their favored regulars right after giving you a smirk for daring to ask which randomly-placed coffee on the counter is yours. It's a shame, too, 'cause this is just the sort of place you really 'want' to love. Drop the 'tude, guys. read more

We were in town for a wedding and went here every morning for coffee and a breakfast treat while we were here. We missed the coffee so much when we got back, we bought a few bags of beans online. If you're looking for good coffee, delicious and freshly made breakfast baked goods (scones, banana bread, mini coffee cakes), and a neighborhood type feel this is your spot! read more

I've been here twice, and gotten drip both times. Both times, it was extremely gritty/silty (bottom fifth of the cup basically undrinkable), burnt, and had no flavor. It's slightly more expensive than you'd like drip coffee to be, as well. Folks working there are chill and it's a nice location and environment, but the coffee was just so bad... read more

So we walk up to Lighthouse with our dog on his leash. Our dog is the sweetest guy. Wouldn't hurt a soul. Doesn't even bark. We see another dog in there--a little white yapper dog--so we decide we can probably walk in with our dog for a minute to grab a coffee. The little yapper dog, NOT ON A LEASH, immediately goes after our dog--barking, snapping. And the dog's owner says to us, "Control your dog!" The barista nods in agreement. Really? I guess regulars get the benefit of the doubt here. Effing ridiculous. I look up at the chalkboard. It says an Americano is $1.60. What a deal! I order a 12-ounce Americano, and the barista tells me that'll be $2.08. Uh, what? 48 cents tax on $1.60? Or just too lazy to update the chalkboard? And the barista couldn't have given two craps about either of us. He took my money and went right back to chatting with the yapper dog's owner, who scowled at me as I went over to pick up my coffee. (1) Don't bring your dog in here if you see any dogs off leash inside the establishment, (2) Don't trust the prices on the chalkboard, and (3) Don't expect any kind of warmth from the employees or the regulars. The coffee is good, but I'd rather get mine elsewhere. read more

I hear there have been Dave Matthews sightings at Lighthouse. But that's not why I coffee here. I coffee here because the coffee is great. (And, it's close to my house.) I'm not a fan of the super-sweet coffee drink, but I like a mocha now and again. Lighthouse mochas aren't too sweet; the lattes are grand and have that rich espresso flavor I so love. I buy their beans as well for at-home drip coffee, and haven't had a bad cup yet. Finally, if you wink at the barista while they're pulling your shots, they might just "coffee art" a heart in the foam and monogram your mocha with a chocolate syrup M. Fancy! Now THAT is some customer love. I love the bar up at the counter; it's a great place to read or study (ahh, memories of college...) or chat with other patrons. There are usually people sitting or standing outside chatting with their dogs, or hanging out drinking their joe. It has a nice community feel. Because they roast on-site, you'll probably leave Lighthouse smelling like fresh coffee beans (not entirely a bad thing...). I have to agree with the last reviewer, James F.: "bring your own eats." Their pastries are generally dry and not all that tasty. Also, for those of you (like myself) who rarely carry cash: $5 min. order for debit and credit cards (these are details I appreciate knowing before I try some place new, because I rarely carry cash). Four orange, peppy stars! read more

Freaking amazing coffee with that naturally authentic atmosphere. Wouldn't be a trip down to Seattle for this Vancouverite without hitting this place up. It's that good that you can run into people around the world that know of Lighthouse roasters coffee FYI. read more

$2.08 will buy you the best americano in the city of Seattle. Some dogs will be hanging out on the sidewalk with their owners. Some baristas will be so cool you can't believe they are even letting you pay $2.08 for the best americano in Seattle. You'll be thanking god that on this morning, you decided to heed my advice, and cop an americano at Lighthouse Roasters. Because you'll be damned if it's not the best americano in the city of Seattle. read more

You dont get better coffee than this. Roasted in house and also less expensive than most. Ever notice your bag of beans got 25% smaller some years back though it was the same price or more? Nice way to hide a massive price jump. LHR still sells by the pound. Its local, its nice and its independent. Been a customer for close to 20 years and see no reason to stop now. I drive from West Seattle to stock up and its worth the drive. I really also like to take in a cup on the stone terrace on a sunny day when I can. Its just blissful to forget for a while whatever you were doing and have an espresso. read more

I don't live in the neighborhood but have driven by a number of times. Parking is terrible. That is all I'm going to say about that. I like the space - comfortable, functional, a little different but not too different. The roasting machine is fun to look at. The picture windows allow you to do a bit of people watching. The staff was a total of two when I went in. Both men were friendly and engaging. I felt good about their level of service and the rapport we built in a short time. I decided against an espresso drink and opted for a drip, I believe they said it was their holiday blend or something like that. I had my travel mug and was on my way somewhere so I took my coffee with me. Suffice to say that I never finished it. I disliked the flavor of the coffee and the subtle flavor was far to subtle for me. That is the second time in my life that I have refused to drink a cup of coffee that I purchased. To recap: parking sucks, cool space, friendly staff, terrible drip. read more

Its kinda hit and miss. Sometimes it is the BEST EVAR and sometimes it is... just okay. Back in the day, when I lived across the street, there was seriously nothing finer than picking up my morning cup of velvety sunshine from these guys. For special occasions I ship whole beans to family in Colorado and California. Things I dig - locally owned, independent roaster - naked juices and other beverages, including loose leaf tea - my favorite baristas - sitting outside on the stone terrace - bumping into Dave Matthews no less than five times Not so much - bad iced mochas - seriously. what coffee shop doesn't have wifi? - when they are roasting it can get really hot in there Baby Ella's review - Yeah whatever its fine. They never fail to say how cute I am. read more

Move over Stumptown, Vitta, Darte, Umbria, etc., this is my fave roasted bean! They roast up on Fremont and have a cafe there too! Last I visited, they had some fabulous brownies for sample too... I helped myself to two (with no 'tude from any of the baristas, I may add-- they were pleasant to me!)! A couple places I know serve Lighthouse: Cafe Solstice in the UDistrict and Chocolati with locations in Greenlake, Wallingford, etc. Check it out! read more

This is my local watering hole when it comes to my morning brew. Love they use local milk that is to die for. Always a friendly staff and IMO my favorite coffee house in Seattle. Till the next cup of joe I will be waiting read more

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I really would like to like Lighthouse Roasters. I've read the reviews on yelp, and I wondered what changed. When I moved to this end of Fremont, it was the only thing doing for coffee up here, unless you went to Marketime. Over the years, I've had a series of really overstrong Americanos from this place because I wanted drip and they didn't, for whatever reason that day/week/month/year/decade/century, serve drip. When I wasn't in the mood for drip, I'd get a milk-based espresso drink of some variety and it would taste like latte-flavored water. The drip coffee I'm drinking (yay! drip!) right now from Lighthouse tastes like coffee-flavored water instead (boo! drip!). What gives? Is coffee -- especially drip coffee -- really so hard to do? I know I can be picky, but there is a huge gulf of coffee between the boundaries of good, black-as-my-heart black coffee and the point where you need a tongue-scraper immediately after consuming the beverage! It is a neat place, if sometimes unsettlingly loud and impossible to find parking for. I give a flip about wi-fi, unlike Ian. But damn, Lighthouse -- johnny-come-lately Icon just kills you when it comes to coffee quality. **Update: Hey, Lighthouse dudes! El Camino makes your coffee better than you do! read more