General Porpoise
401 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Seattle's coffee scene, this espresso-focused spot earns serious praise from purists who appreciate when a barista knows their craft—their single-origin Ethiopian pulls are genuinely memorable. The vibe is unhurried and Instagram-worthy, making it ideal for lingering over a cortado and pastry, though the doughnuts seem to have an inconsistent streak that keeps them from being quite as legendary as the coffee itself.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
The doughnuts used to be so much better. I got a box of 4 in the morning and the dough itself tasted stale. I was expecting fresh goodness (maybe not straight from the oven but a fresh batch), but they tasted like they were made at least yesterday. Fillings were great though. I…
This was the best espresso I had in Seattle. They had a single origin washed ethiopia, and the barista with the green glasses pulled it perfectly and knew what a one & one is. It was nice inside and had plenty of seating.
Been wanting to come here for a minute and it did not disappoint. Delicious pistachio cream doughnut and I look forward to trying the other flavors. Great shot of espresso. Lovely atmosphere to hang out in.
Unfortunately this place spends on the atmosphere and not so much on the food. We got the vanilla cream and the chocolate marshmallow. The vanilla cream was tasty but the chocolate was lack luster and both were a bit grainy, like it had extra powder in it. The doughnuts…
This may have been the best donut I’ve ever had. We got the custard donut and it was so so soft and delicious. It didn’t leave us with that heavy feeling most donuts do. We also got coffee, a cortado and latte. Both delicious. Lovely interior of the building as well!
Crema Reviews
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