Midtown Espresso
2133 5th Ave, Seattle, WA
Crema's Take
“Midtown Espresso is a cozy corner spot that takes its espresso seriously, pulling shots that locals consistently rank above other coffee shops in the city. Beyond excellent Americanos and lattes, they've earned quiet praise for their croissant sandwiches and thoughtful breakfast offerings like three-egg omelets on sourdough, making it the rare coffee shop that delivers equally well on both the caffeine and the food. The team's attentiveness—like re-icing a cold drink so it stays perfect during your commute—combined with their early opening hours and convenient midtown location, makes this the kind of place that becomes part of your regular rotation.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. Quick-grab spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Opens early.
Google Reviews
Visited in mid October 2025. It's right across the street from where we were staying. I ordered an Americano and it tasted the best among what I had from other places in the past few days. Ordered a bacon omelet for the kids and they loved it. I posted an updated menu price…
A cute Lil cafe in a good location. I ordered ahead and picked up. The gal put my pre-made drink in fresh ice so it wasn't getting watered down while I was on my way. Super quick and the coffee is good!
A little cozy corner coffee shop! I enjoyed a refreshing ice americano on the way to uptown. Will come back for brunch menus 🙂
Not much downtown for breakfast, but this little restaurant is GREAT! Omelets, breakfast sandwiches, and cereals are available here. Had a 3 egg omelet with sourdough toast. Very good. I'm not a coffee drinker (sorry), so I can't speak to their coffee. Though many locals came in…
If you drink a warm latte here in the rainy autumn or cold winter, you will fall in love with this place. Croissant sandwich is also excellent!
Crema Reviews
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