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    Monorail Espresso

    4.5 (115 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Open 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Julia K.

    Great spot for a coffee in SLU! We loved that you can sit outside and just enjoy the surroundings! Great service and the coffee is so good!

    connie v.

    Such a cute and delicious coffee stop. They are strictly to go and have a small window to order. Next time I'm in seattle I will definitely go back. It was not far from our hotel. The ladies were friendly and accommodating for my half caff latte with oatmilk. The coffee was so delicious.

    Cider and latte
    Diana C.

    Very friendly service! They also gave our dog a treat too. The cider was tasty and my partner liked his latte. This is a to go window only but there's a few outside tables and chairs if the weather is nice that you can sit at. It's a great spot for grab and go off a busy area.

    Reese S.

    Great little neighborhood coffee stop. Simple and quick service. You order at the window and they have some pastries as well. The coffee was delicious and great to continue on. There are about 4 small tables where you could sit and enjoy your coffee. Loved seeing people pop in and grab their coffee. Great overall.

    Iced burnt cream latte
    Alexander E.

    Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon. No line and friendly service. My drink came out in a flash. I got the iced burnt cream latte, half sweetness. Stupendous! Extremely smooth, with balanced flavor. Great job, Monorail.

    Jorge R.

    This is my new go-to coffee place when visiting Seattle. Conveniently located near the Amazon Spheres, I highly recommend you try anything with the burnt creme. I've had the latte and the cortado. Both of them are delicious. It's a walk-up counter with friendly staff and a fast moving line. Perfect for grab-and-go. The coffee tastes perfectly balanced, my favorite is the cortado with burnt creme. It has just the right amount of sweetness from the creme, though they have a large variety of strips and other things if you want to jazz it up.

    Best latte in Seattle
    Sandra S.

    Monorail Espresso has some of the creamiest, most delicious lattes in Seattle. The texture is perfect. Definitely top 3 lattes in the city, if not #1 best!

    Caramel latte

    It's okay, great for fast service and very friendly staff. The Caramel Latte isn't sweet, which I expected it to be since I ask for caramel flavor. The coffee is smooth, so it's a nice jump start of the day.

    20 oz iced strawberry matcha latte with soy milk (5/5)
    Thaila N.

    Monorail still does not disappoint. They are not only experts at espresso-based drinks, but also at matcha lattes! One of their special drinks as of July 2024 is an iced strawberry matcha latte. I can confidently say that this was one of the best strawberry matchas I have ever had (if not the best!)! I ordered it with soy milk, and it was so delicious. It wasn't too sweet, which is how I prefer my drinks. The strawberry syrup tasted fresh and not artificial. On a warm summer day, this drink is the perfect refresher. The baristas are always so efficient with the drinks as well. I also appreciated that there was the perfect amount of ice and I did not have to ask for less ice like I usually do.

    Pooja P.

    It's a very cute coffee shop. The vibe is quite like pick and go. During my stay in Seattle, this was my go to coffee shop. Among the coffees I tried, white mocha has been my most favorite. Creamy, smooth and very rich coffee. They also have pretty good breakfast food options. During one of the visits, I forgot to mention the non dairy milk alternative for my coffee, and they very graciously got me another order with oat milk without charging me extra. Baristas here are the sweetest and kindest people. The coffee shop is too cute and inside there isn't seating but all the seating is on the sidewalk right by the cafe. Absolutely loved Monorail coffee. Do give it a shot!

    Iced maple latte
    Annie L.

    Such a wonderful coffee spot! The baristas were really friendly when I asked for recommendations and I ended up getting an iced maple, which was so delicious. The location is a walk-up window, so there's no seating, but it's super convenient to grab something to go.

    toasted marshmallow cold brew
    Abby S.

    I love all of the Monorail locations I've tried. Super convenient walk up window on Westlake Ave. Line moves quickly, drinks are ready quickly. Highly recommend if you need a caffeine boost and are in the area. My favorites are either the iced oat milk latte or their seasonal cold brew options.

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    Quick walk up espresso place! Coffee is good with all the go-to options! Service is always quick and great!

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    4 years ago

    Best walk-up coffee shop anywhere in Seattle. Consistently excellent lattes without a long wait.

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    4 years ago

    A quaint little place close to wholefoods. The Barista was very sweet and served a delicious cappuccino. They are open till late thankfully.

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    4 years ago

    The best. Good blend. They nail the coffee to milk ratio for lattes. Quick, friendly service.

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    Service was quick and efficient. Espresso was great. I think that's all you need to know

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