Such a a cute little shop with great chai/coffee! I got a dirty chai this morning after flying into Seattle EARLY in the morning. A perfect way to start the day. - with love, California rezzie read more

Breakfast is more than a meal; it's a state of mind. One can eat eggs, bacon, biscuit sandwiches, or pancakes at any time. It can be the fuel one needs to jump-start one's day. Located directly across the street from our hotel, Midtown Espresso is a cozy, locally family-operated establishment on 5th Avenue tucked in among Belltown's densest condos, where some of us started the day in Seattle last July. There were counter areas with a few tables inside and outside. Their breakfast menu featured omelettes, sandwiches, entrees, and cereals.  Greeted by the staff inside with a retro vibe, I ordered a breakfast sandwich and coffee. It was delicious and hit the spot. The service was quick and efficient. Don't let the size fool you. read more

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Came from out of town from Los Angeles stayed in local area for two days -came to this cafe twice. First off the cashier gives..no greeting ..I guess many locals come here and know what to order -anyhow- I wasn't given or offered utensils or napkins-? the chai was delicious the breakfast sandwich was ok. Came back day 2 same deal this time my breakfast sandwich was wrapped in a foil- no lettuce no tomato ... no utensils... no napkins ..no greeting. Especially for the prices. I'm the type of customer I will spend money if I'm given smile and good service. Food was ok. Chai was good. Customer service can be improved but I guess that's a Seattle thing. Cute ambiance to the cafe will give it that. read more

Been navigating for a nice and warm cozy coffee shop in downtown Seattle and Midtown Espresso happily came up! It serves wonderful coffee and tea drinks including breakfast. We came for its coffee. Small, comfortable and luckily it wasn't crowded. It was empty when we got there just after 12 noon. Spent an hour enjoying our coffee and cappuccino. Service wise, it's functional. But it's a nice place to be to warm up your hands while sipping your favorite cuppa. read more

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My wife and I stopped here for a coffee and cappuccino. Both were very good and well prepared. The ambiance of the coffee shop is very pleasant and chilled, even cozy. The chairs were comfortable and the tables a nice size. On a chilly day it was a nice place to park ourselves and warm up. The reason for the 4 star (vs. 5 star) rating is the person serving us was brusque and not warm at all. Maybe she was having a bad day. It won't keep me from returning though. Midtown Espresso does have a good vibe and is a good place to hang out. Next time I'll try the food. read more

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Quick, inexpensive average breakfast. We were getting ready to fly home that afternoon and this cafe was across the street from the hotel we stayed at so the close proximity was appealing. The breakfast was lacking however. The actual cafe was very cute and homey. The gal running it was nice enough and let me select my tea of choice from some boxes that were on display. For $12.95, I got their 2 egg breakfast with toast and bacon and it was similar to something one can make at home or find at a convenience store. My eggs were a bit overdone and the bacon was microwaveable bacon. Toast was the best part I suppose. The hubby concurred. But the breakfast served as a filler and kept me full until I got to the airport for lunch later that day. 3 stars. read more

Midtown Espresso - a view of the counter area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I decided to have breakfast here and honestly wasn't expecting much, I do apologize for the honesty, but to my surprise it was quite nice from the food to the interior as well. The lady that helped me was pretty straightforward with everything and she seemed to be very quick at her job, which fits the place well. Overall the food in honesty was above average and I also forgot to enjoy my meal with ketchup, which would have elevated it for sure. Would try again. read more

Midtown Espresso - Bacon egg and cheese sandwich with English muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I ordered a latte and a breakfast sandwich which were both delicious! Quaint little coffee shop, great for a quick bite.

I came for the breakfast because it was close to my hotel. It's quick and convenient but the egg and meat for the meals are microwaved. I didn't try the coffee but see several come in for it. Just don't expect much for the breakfast. read more

The vegetarian breakfast sandwich and matcha were really good! I appreciated that they toasted it for me without squishing it. The matcha tasted very much like a more traditional matcha too. They are actually open on Saturdays from 7-12:30 according to the person behind the counter and I stopped by just before they closed to grab my lunch/brunch. Very kind and efficient service. They made me a sandwich and let me eat inside even though they were closing soon, which I appreciated (and was once scolded for at another cafe down the block even though they weren't closing for 45 more minutes). It's a pretty small space inside with only 3 or so tables, though it seems they have outdoor seating when the weather is nice and they're not 15 minutes from closing. read more

Cute little coffee shop that also serves food for a quick bite. We came in for breakfast and ordered lattes a breakfast late and a bagel. There was only 1 person working at the time and she provided great service. She took our orders, made us our lattes and then cooked up our breakfast and served us all pretty quickly too. The food was simple but it hit the spot. It was just what we needed to start off our day. read more

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Easily one of the best iced vanilla lattes I've ever had. Definitely worth stopping by for. Only missed a star for the relatively short hours. read more

I do NOT recommend this place. The food was very minimal, breakfast sandwich on a bagel is a small, frozen bagel, not fresh. The coffee wasn't very good and in Seattle this is a priority. The person working wasn't friendly and didn't seem to care if we were there or not. Across the street is Top Pot and they have wonderful food, made on premises plus fantastic coffee. Walk across the street for breakfast or coffee, you will be very happy you did. read more

This place is a joke. No ice for ice latte and literally comes with 0 food for 23$. Avoid this place.

Cute little neighborhood gem right next to our Airbnb. Service and food were excellent. I ordered a latte and veggie breakfast sandwich. Delicious! read more

Midtown Espresso - Veggie breakfast sandwich with tomato, avocado, spinach, and eggs. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cute little cafe rightttt across from Top Pot (took all I had not to cross the street). I saw that it had great reviews, so I was pretty excited! So far, I just feel pretty "meh" about this place. I ordered an organic green tea latte and the first half of the drink was pretty good. Once I got about halfway through, all the matcha flavor disappeared and I was just drinking steamed milk... I'm not sure if they didn't stir it well or what, but I couldn't handle just drinking steamed milk. Bleck. It's a really cute place (very tiny) and the owner and his employee that was there was super nice. I'm interested in coming back for their breakfast sandwich or omelette options - and to give them a second chance on the drink. read more

Midtown Espresso - Creepy face inside a heart..... Latte art.... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Deluxe breakfast sandwich with a drip over Coffee. Highly recommend. Great-fast service and very cool-little shop aesthetic! Very reasonably priced as well. read more

This place was opposite of our hotel. Great option for a nice coffee. I had a mocha here and it was delicious. Nice and hot, lasted me while on the first leg of a walk through the city. read more

The food was amazing and the service was really prompt! The ambiance was very chill. This is a really great breakfast place. read more

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Amazing coffee!! Such a cute lil cozy place. Rachel was very helpful and nice we had a cappuccino, omelette and sandwich - everything was great! The coffee was perfect with milk and sugar. I requested extra hot and my first cuppa coffee was just perfect read more

this is the best little spot for a quick breakfast sandwich and coffee (or green tea latte)! they have all the milk alternatives, and are willing to substitute anything for you! might i also mention they have the cheapest breakfast in all of downtown?! $5 for a handmade (not the frozen crap like starbucks) breakfast sandwich. it's also family run! they close at 1pm, sometimes around 12:30ish, so get your butt out of bed!! read more

Quaint little shop - only 3 tiny tables & counters. But very personal & food is freshly made. Just eggs, bacon & toast for me & croissant sandwich for my mate. Tasty! Coffee was fresh & hot chocolate is one of the best I have had! read more

Below subpar food and very expensive for what you get. I got a breakfast sandwich and it tasted like it was microwaved. I would've had a better experience getting it from a Starbucks and would have payed less. Save yourself the time and money. read more

Great little Coffee shop!! Latte was delicious and the blueberry muffin was moist and warm, Delicious!! Hubby had a ham and cheese omelette and I had 2 eggs with wheat toast. It hit the spot. We will definitely be back. Highly recommended. read more

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One of the best chai tea lattes I've ever had. The service was lovely and very quick as well.

This little breakfast/brunch/lunch shop is super cute. They have a variety of breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and coffee. I even got a free coffee here once just because, which was really nice of the owner! Prices are a little high for breakfast sandwiches (bacon egg and cheese run close to $5.00) but I can't seem to find too many good breakfast sandwich places in Seattle for some reason. I've gotten it twice and it is pretty decent. You get a choice of bagel, wheat bread, English muffin, or a croissant. read more

A hidden gem worth finding. I love this place. Cozy, delicious, friendly - I get a mocha and a ham and egg breakfast sandwich every time I'm in town. read more

Stopped here on our way to walk around the city. Very nice woman working here. Food came out very fast and was delicious!

We were looking for a quick breakfast and this gem of a hole in the wall popped up :) Small selection of quick delicious breakfasts like two eggs toast and a breakfast meat. I had a bagel with egg cheese turkey and avocado on an everything bagel and a small latte. My latte came out with latte art and was totally not expecting that super cute surprise! Very delicious and quick... But also extremely friendly! Thank you :) read more

Midtown Espresso - My unexpected latte art :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place was absolutely amazing on my visit to Seattle. I so happen to stumble upon it and decided to give it a try. BEST DECISION EVER. It's a small little coffee shop, nothing fancy that meets the eyes. However, their sandwiches and their lattes are phenomenal. So much that I had to go one more time before I left. They had great prices as well! No over priced coffee or food! Definitely recommend! read more

Midtown Espresso - Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My favorite coffee shop! It's a small family owned hole in the wall little place that serves good coffee and great breakfast sandwiches. Love my morning BAT or a vegetarian breakfast sandwich on sourdough bread. read more

I was just looking for breakfast not to far from my hotel, came across this very cute cafe. They were nice, fast and clean. I got a lovely croissant sandwich and chai latte. My colleague enjoyed oatmeal and toast. I would definitely come back again. read more

Real whipped cream. That's all you need to know. Oh, and the road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom.- Blake

Last Friday morning, desperate for caffeine and a bite, I almost resorted to the Starbucks next to my hotel but fortunately kept walking due to the looong line, and stumbled into this charming, friendly little gem right across from the top-something donut joint. Glad I did! The coffee was nice & hot (unlike the lukewarmish stuff Starbucks Corporate decrees (just in case someone spills on themself I guess). And both the oatmeal and the bagel egg sandwich were superb. The oatmeal was the thick old-fashioned kind of oats that almost no one serves anymore, served with nuts and raisins in my case. And the bagel sandwich was lovely, warmed perfectly, chewy but not tough, with perfectly cooked egg and fresh spinach. read more

The coffee was okay but the food was terrible. I kept hearing the microwave and the food tasted like it was all cooked in the there.

If your looking for just something ok, this is the place to go. A little pricey for what you get. I asked for a hard scramble on the eggs and they came back very soft. Their overall rating is very misleading. I was expecting more. read more

Great little coffee shop right on 5th Street!! Excellent Americano and breakfast sandwiches.

This place is so unassuming. The Customer service rocks, my go to is always a Chai Tea or Caramel latte. And the Sausage Breakfast Sandwich on a plain bagel. You can't go wrong. The bagel is so chewy and soft. Only downside they aren't open on weekends. read more

Midtown Espresso - Chai Tea and Sausage Breakfast Sandwich on a plain bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Lovely little coffee shop with good food, good coffee, and good people. This was the perfect breakfast stop to begin our day. I liked the decor and the background music, and the coffee and food was delicious. The staff were quick to bring us our food, and they were willing to accommodate our requests for non-dairy oatmeal and a customized breakfast sandwich. Overall a lovely little breakfast spot. read more

Alex! You rock! Alex owns the shop. He's secretly a super hero. This dude can remember not only everyone's face that comes in maybe once or twice, but also what each person drinks. You walk in, he'll recognize you, call it out, and get it ready in a matter of seconds! It's crazy amazing! I mean, I once didn't come in for a good month or two, and he STILL remembered that I am double tall Americano. Now he knows my brother, who works in my same building and comes in with me. We are a double tall Americano team. He loves it. Another time, they were out of V8, which my co-worker gets every morning. Alex literally FLEW to Safeway and bought more V8, just so Carl could have his morning salt rush. Sure, Midtown is just a little corner stop. Right on 5th Ave. under the monorail, across from the Top Pot, people are thinking they'd rather have a slow-served grease blob instead of a banana, a breakfast sandwich, a made-to-order espresso, and a hard candy from Midtown. But, I'm telling you: the people at Top Pot are not super heroes. They serve pre-made grease blobs and unappetizing cold sandwiches that sit in the same case all day. Alex offers freshly made food, super hero espressos and drinks, and a warm neighborhood feel to each customer. read more