Cherry Street Coffee House

Elite '08

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Hanna W.

Seattle, WA

It is a fact that Cherry street is more expensive than Starbucks.  Having said that, I am perfectly fine with spending a few extra dollars for much higher quality coffee and a real local business.  Yes, Starbucks started and is based in Seattle but it is now essentially the McDonalds of coffee.  If McDonalds started in Seattle, I would not feel any need to support it either.

But I digress.  I think I could survive alone on Cherry Street's egg and cheese bagel or their fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil sandwich (on ciabatta, please!).    The food is always fresh and tastes amazing.  Also, I usually test a coffeeshop on how good their drip coffee is and it is damn good here.  I would give five stars on all of this alone but like others have said, the staff can give some major attitude.  Maybe it is a testament to how good the food is that I still coming back no matter how rude they are.

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Jessica B.

Puyallup, WA

This places coffee is great! One of the most beautiful latte's served!  But some of the people are just mean...and not in that I give bad service...but just in that "I don't really like you or anyone way" I feel like I am always going to order my coffee wrong and piss them off.  I still go because it is so good though! They are like the dominatrix of coffee houses! It hurts but it hurts so good! Wrong I know.

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wesh w.

Seattle, WA

An excellent cup of coffee -drip or otherwise- in a wasteland of chain coffee shops. The owner is a remarkable chap. Friendly bar staff. The walk is walked, the talk is talked: it's Seattle coffee the way you always wanted it to be.

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Elite '08

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Margaret L.

Seattle, WA

If you like sweet coffees, give their Milky Way coffee a try.

The internet service is spotty here. The downstairs has a lot of seating, great for group meetings.

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ryan u.

Seattle, WA

I have been thrilled to no end by the fact that I live so, so close to a good independent coffee house. The drinks are always made well but they are strangely overpriced. I think the pastries come from B & O but don't ask me about them because I've got a wheat allergy. It has a nice, largish seating area with some shabby decor but free wi-fi. My only real complaint is the generally horrible customer service. There is one girl here that might actually hate me with the fury of a thousand suns. Or she may just be bi-polar and I get treated to the 'down' days. Great coffee, bad attitude.. maybe it evens out?

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Francisco A.

Seattle, WA

The coffee here is pretty good but definitely not the best in the area.  Like any coffee house it depends on the barista.  Their staff is mostly knowledgeable but I've had a coule of bad cappuccinos.  They have a fine selection of overpriced pastries.

The thing that really makes this place great, however, is the lunch menu.  In particular, the BLT on Olive Loaf is one of the best sandwiches you'll find in downtown Seattle.  Most everything is great as they have a ready supply of good bread and fresh ingredients.  This place is never too crowded and I have always been able to find a table downstairs.  The decor is a bit dark and gloomy but the vintage safe is a very nice touch.

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Maria C.

Seattle, WA

I like this place. Of course, my opinions tend to be influenced by my mood and the company I'm with, but even if I hadn't met Sam here for coffee I think I would like the place. It's got a tiny space for ordering and a pastry case I didn't even pay attention to in my desperate need for caffeine (it had been over an hour since my last fix). There's lots of space downstairs and it's got a great ethnic, shabby chic thing going, though that fake fireplace is a bit odd. I liked my soy latte and always appreciate a pretty design on top. Good company, good coffee, good conversation, good atmosphere - what else matters at 9 in the morning? Or really, any time of day. I'll definitely be back.

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kevin s.

Seattle, WA

I can see how some would find the service rude, but I don't. I think that its refreshing to not have someone kissing my ass in a phony way, and that just won't happen at Cherry Street.

The folks there have known my name and my drink since the FIRST time I walked in the door, and that means more to me than "Hey! How are YOU?"

But, like I said, that's not for everybody.

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Sam H.

Redmond, WA

Strong coffee, friendly service, and pseudo-hip atmosphere make for a good start to the day. I met Maria here for some good conversation and the coffee worked out too. It's not the best coffee ever, but it is rich and fairly strong.  They made a nice pattern in the foam on top of Maria's. Also, they had pastries from B&0 (i think) or one of the more well-known shops from around town, so they are probably much better than average.

They had a neat little basement area that we sat it, yes the fireplace was lame, but the surroundings reminded me of being in a Bellingham coffee shop. If you've ever gone to school there, you know what I mean.

I didn't like that they charge 30 cents to use a credit card. My Americano was about $1 more than at Cafe Umbria, so I will probably continue my 6 block hike, unless I'm in a hurry or meeting Maria again.

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Laural B.

Seattle, WA

If you work near Pioneer Square/Business District, there are about a million places to eat or grab coffee. But the block of Cherry between 1st and 2nd is my favorite, and this is one of the reasons. It has a spacious downstairs area, and a bit of outdoor seating. And of course the espresso is fab. I definitely think it's worth the trip from Columbia Tower, at any rate.

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