Seattle Coffee Works

Seattle Coffee Works, Seattle, WA

Slow Bar: Vacuum Pot

Brazilian Light Roast: Vacuum Pot Process

Guess what people? theres more to coffee in Seattle than Starbucks! Seattle Coffee Works is a local legend in the streets of Seattle. They are a family ran business that blew the minds of coffee-heads such as me. When I walked inside, I got this true coffee shop vibe. The espresso machine, the drip section, a few pastries/bites here and there, coffee beans from different regions, and of course, the laid back baristas.

Doug is a friendly barista who has excellent customer service and skills to prepare coffee the right way. I knew coming in here, I had to try the Slow Bar which is a vacuum pot process so Doug walked me through it all. He cleaned the system and prepared me my Brazilian light roast. He told me how it works and he even timed the coffee in order to sip the best out of it! Doug has great knowledge of the coffee shop and the coffee itself; this is how every barista should be like.

My coffee was almost like tea! it was light brown with a clear look; it wasn't cloudy or thick. The texture was almost like water. Overall, it was like drinking tea with coffee scents. This all had to do with perfect timing after the process is finished. Doug executed this coffee!

The next morning I walked in, I had to get the single origin espresso from Bali! This espresso was fruity with tangy tones. It was very light too; not heavy on the palate. It's a sour beginning to a sweet finish. It's a great thing that I tried this before it sold out or out of stock.

Seattle Coffee Works is a tremendous coffee shop that is a local favorite and receives great business and true regulars. This is such a friendly shop with skilled baristas. I definitely recommend tourists visiting this spot. Thanks Doug!

Photo by: Allister de Vera
Seattle Coffee Works, Seattle, WA.