My friend and I stopped by Push x Pull after our run to treat ourselves to a late morning coffee. Push x Pull currently has three locations -- two in Portland and one in Seattle -- and is well known for its specialty coffee. I ordered an iced pour over (Zambia Kateshi Estate Anaerobic Natural) for $8, with tasting notes of pineapple, blackberry, and lychee. it was incredibly refreshing -- fruity, juicy, and vibrant. I enjoyed it so much that I bought a bag of the beans to bring home. My friend ordered an iced Americano, which was made with a light roast that had intense fruity acidity. it wasn't quite her style, but I appreciated that they didn't default to a darker roast for milk-free drinks. There was plenty of seating upstairs, where we relaxed and chatted over coffee. Overall, Push x Pull is a reliable spot if you enjoy specialty coffee. The baristas are serious about their craft, and I'd love to try one of their espresso-based drink next time. read more

I don't write many reviews, but this place deserves one. I've spent a lot of time searching for the best specialty coffee in Seattle, Portland, the Bay Area, and Austin. In my opinion, Push x Pull is the only shop I've found in Seattle that can truly compete with the best shops in those cities. I mostly drink cortado (a drink which leaves nowhere to hide) and Push x Pull executes them at a level I haven't found elsewhere in Seattle. The espresso is always dialed in, and the milk texture is ridiculous. The staff is also great. I frequently come in with my two young boys, who are not exactly known for sitting quietly, and everyone has always been incredibly kind and welcoming. If you're serious about coffee, go here. read more

EXTERIOR // If you blink youll miss it. The doorway is concave so you have to look for it it's right next to stencil Apartments, you're welcome. PARKING // well this is Seattle so I don't know what you were expecting. I wish you the best of luck. INTERIOR // very basic, cozy with comfortable window seating, upstairs seating and downstairs with a large sofa. FOOD // Baked items are homemade in house. And definitely worth a try. COFFEE // outstanding. Roasted in house. They take their time and their diligence and carefully Rose each and every little being individually. No I'm just kidding. But it certainly does taste that like that. The coffee I had was a mocha and I requested light on the mocha. It was perfect balance of full body, light mocha, creaminess and pure decadence. I definitely will be back. read more

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I got the matcha and was disappointed. The matcha was watery and milky, had no matcha flavor. The staff and shop itself was nice, good place to work at. I'd come back and give their coffee a try. read more

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This is one of my favorite coffee shops to work from. They have lots of seating up stairs and cozy vibes downstairs. The coffee is delicious too. read more

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If you are a coffee nerd/connoisseur this is the place for you! Their speciality is definitely a tasty funky single origin. I would recommend if you are looking for a pourover, drip, or new espresso to try. Their baristas are helpful and knowledgeable, and they have great classic drinks as well. Small cafe but chill ambiance! read more

This is my favorite neighborhood coffee shop and I enjoy each barista there. A wonderful bunch of people and excellent coffee. The have the most well loved couch that is so comfortable and great seating as well as more upstairs. It's the spot! You'll love it! read more

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Finally a place in Seattle with pour over coffee! On the day I visited there were three pour over options. The vibe is nice and chill. They have some seating upstairs, bar window seating, and a big, soft leather couch. The people working there are friendly and work hard. There were only two of them and they were busy the whole time we were there. read more

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Had really high hopes that this would be a solid espresso nerd's coffee shop based on rec's and reviews. I ordered a double espresso. Zero crema. The space was nice and so were the staff which is why I didnt give it one star. If you are trying to be a high end barista you should at the very least provide a solid shot. Would be willing to give it another try, everyone has their bad days, but if I pulled that shot I wouldnt have served it to a customer and I would have tried to figure out what was wrong. Better coffee at home. (to be clear, it wasnt on this day) read more

One cup of Carmel latte everybody knows the rules, this will be a regular place I come to, the staff seems very chill and customer focused. When I asked how many shots they mentioned 2 more is the same price as one more shot, so a quad shot Carmel latte to start my day and a standard sandwich. While the plants might need some water and a grow light, my mood by the window was cold, focused and I felt the creative motivational mojo brew up so I'm enjoying the vibes. The coffee itself is strong but almost no aftertaste or bitterness which is a common issue with hipster coffee houses. Everything is (usually) overdone in an attempt to compensate but I feel like Push Pull has someone who spent time to ensure they are dialed in on their grind, beans and water to give a potent but rich caffeinated drink to enjoy. Also bonus points for the lack of pretentious angst, emo or dour vibes that many shops are known for. This place needs more customers and I'll be back. read more

Their coffee is one of the best in town, as a former barista. Great biscuits too. I liked the laid back ambiance and the barista was knowledgeable. read more

These guys are amazing. Rotating espresso, excellent vibe, and an honest-to-goodness love of coffee. They have quickly become one of my go-to spots. Breakfast sandwich "New Wave" is phenomenal and the music is always spot on. Give this spot a try!!! read more

This espresso is so delicious, I can't even think of where I've had better. And they bake their biscuits from Northwest Biscuit Company in house every day, and they're to DIE for. I really love the atmosphere and think this is, hands down, one of Seattle's best coffee shops. Not to mention the staff and the service is so incredibly friendly, they know how to make you feel welcome. read more

As someone who works from home, I'm constantly on the lookout for places to go when I need to get out the house. This place came highly recommended for the coffee. The staff are very knowledgeable and you can tell that their focus is high quality coffee without the unnecessary frills. While I'm not a huge coffee drinker (I know, forgive me), I do love matcha. This matcha was one of the best I've had in Seattle! Perfect texture and flavor. It was also a great place to work for a bit. Access to WiFi, outlets, and comfy-enough seating. I do with there was a bit more lighting in the work area but the natural sunlight that they get through the front was still quite nice. read more

I was feeling like a pile of trash today but the second I walked into this shop my mood shot up thanks to the atmosphere. The music, plants, and baristas made me feel very comfortable and welcome. I ordered their Natural Papua New Guinea espresso and it was a real citrus fruit bomb. They offer a lot of different retail roasts with a great variety of processes and some co-ferments which I LOVE. The beans are a bit on the pricey side ($23-$27 for 12oz) but the quality is 100% worth it. Overall, I highly recommend this shop if you need a welcoming space and love modern coffee trends. read more

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Six dollars for the most bitter cup of coffee I think I've ever had pulled anywhere. Booming bass in the shop music means nothing you listen to through earbuds or headphones won't be ruined by the dull thud of the uninspired slop the disaffected barista is playing. Bakery items are not available, because they're winding up those things, four hours before closing. I can't wait for them to go out of business. read more

I always go here to buy beans (best beans I have been able to find in Seattle, plus cheaper than some less good ones) and they are always very helpful when I want a suggestion of what to pick. Also their biscuits are very good, sometimes they have other little pastries too but they always have biscuits. I am a little picky with seasonal espresso drinks, but they never make them too sweet :) love this place. read more

Great place to work, hangout, and get a drink. Staff is very nice and I would highly recommend their mochas. They have very fun seasonal drinks as well. read more

Great coffee, wonderful staff, and a very pleasant atmosphere. They host lots of fun events and I really like the community!

This spot has an excellent chai, which in my experience, is no small feat in Seattle. I was greeted in a friendly and sincere way upon entering. The barista answered all my questions about the chais (sweet vs. spicy) and then checked my preference for milk. I believe they were out of nonfat so they suggested oatmilk, which was really good with the spicy chai. I'd probably actually opt for that next time. The atmosphere was really nice and calm and I went upstairs to do some work and sip my chai for an hour or so. I'd definitely come back and recommend! read more

This place has it down. Knowledgeable staff, tasteful tunes, and above all, skillfully produced coffee. Great atmosphere read more

Push Pull is my favorite coffee shop in Seattle. And as a Seattle coffee snob, it pains me to admit this--because they are from Portland. They have really unique, fruit-forward single origins and fun coferments from all over the world that are really difficult to find elsewhere. The staff are unilaterally friendly, and every single one of them is knowledgeable about the available coffee and happy to talk about it. The store is not large, but they have an upstairs loft that is very good for doing work. Give Push Pull a try! read more

This is one of my favorite places to hunker down, get some work done, and enjoy some of the best coffee Seattle has to offer. It has a pretentious look to it but is anything but - baristas are friendly, it's cozy to stick around for a while, and the clientele is generally laid back. My ONE gripe - it is SO HOT in the upper area, where there are most seats / tables to work at. If they could turn down the heat just a notch or two, it'd make all the difference. Especially roasting up there on these chilly days where I immediately regret the sweater I wore. read more

last summer i went to portland for a little solo trip/coffee tour, and the shop that really wowwed me there was push x pull. how excited i was to hear they'd settled into this spot in seattle -- a much closer location than pdx. the service here was just as down-to-earth friendly as in portland, and i really appreciate that. lots of fancy cafes get really snooty and unfriendly these days, which i find boring. these folks were super nice and happy to chat about beans and other stuff. one of their roasts i'd been dying to try was out for the day, and they held a bag for me to pick up later. thanks much, christopher! they do amazing stuff here, and i'm so excited to keep buying into their funky, experimental stuff. the flavors are out of this world! orange fermentation? wine yeast?? yes, please! read more

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I came for the oat-milk matcha latte, which was quite nice. Helpful kind staff. Mellow vibe with indie music loud enough to cover conversation, though most customers seemed to be laptopping. Sofa, counter, and balcony seating indoors; small covered wooden patio seating outdoors. Always happy to patronize a woman-owned business. read more

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This is the best espresso I've tasted in the Seattle area in a while.. It is rich and delicious, I was sad when I finished. I got a decaf latte, so it surprised me even more because sometimes, decaf is not as good. The place had decent amount of areas to sit and work with couches and tabletops. It was quiet on the Friday morning we popped in and we did not have to wait. The baristas were friendly and quick. read more

The place is small and simple. There are plenty of options for those that truly enjoy complex coffee flavors with a few house made flavor options. For example, my friend got a single origin cappuccino. I tried The Suzy, which is a latte with honey, cinnamon, and sea salt. It was excellent. Only very slightly sweet with a forward saltiness. They had many wine bottles on the wall which didn't bake a lot of sense (since the space is pretty small) until I realized there is an outside covered patio that would be perfect for drinks. read more

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the staff is wonderful the coffee is wonderful the atmosphere is wonderful. i would sell my kidney for just one cup of the red wine coferment. i would give my firstborn child for the corn latte! read more

Slightly rude service, the barista wouldn't even pour the oat milk and put the stevia in my cold brew. I won't be back here again and I don't recommend it if you want good service. read more

Nice ambiance and friendly staff. The coffee was fine but I wish they carried non-fat milk.

Coffee is good and the vibe is really relaxing and spacious! Beautiful space and great coffee. read more

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I have been to so so many coffee shops and this one is one of the best ones I've been to. I love the ambiance of the shop, there is ample seating, the baristas working were so so friendly and helpful. I also really really loved the overall vibe of the shop and the playlist they played. My drink was good but I was in awe of the biscuit and egg sandwich I got. The bread was so fresh (I think they made the biscuits themselves) and they also have amazing fresh jam you could add to it. read more

Love this spot They are always so sweet and the music they play is great. I can't remember the name of the seasonal drink I had last week but it had this homemade apricot jam that I honestly was not expecting to enjoy as much as I did. I came back a couple days later to order it again Definitely became one of my favorite local coffee shops read more

I had a negative experience when trying to correct my order with one of the staff members. I rarely leave negative reviews but I was compelled to do so after this interaction. I didn't feel valued as a customer and while I did enjoy the coffee. The experience left a terrible taste in my mouth read more

Such a great new local shop - bright and open, lots of outlets at their many tables, coffee was fabulous (if you can order a 6 oz cappuccino, it's legit). I had a gift card for the coffee shop that existed here beforehand and while they couldn't take it, they gave me a coffee on the house. I'll be back! read more

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Super friendly, knowledgeable staff. I liked how private the top floor was and my herbal tea in a yellow mug brightened my day. On my to do list to buy some wine here. read more

the customer service is beyond amazing! the vibe is nice and cozy and the decor is very cute. my matcha latte tasted fantastic read more

Push Pull on Union - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Relaxing ambiance with phenomenal coffee and friendly baristas. My personal favorite drink is the Suzy but anything they make is a safe bet. Can't recommend enough! read more

So glad Union Coffee lives on as Push x Pull. Push x Pull is a roaster from Oregon that was heavily featured in Union Coffee's small batch bean collection, so these guys know coffee. :) The space is still bright and airy with good vibes. The upstairs loft is a good spot to hide away to get some work done or have a chat. read more