Crema's Take
“Retro Coffee's lavender earl grey is a standout—clean, floral, and the kind of drink that'll have you ordering it twice—though their cappuccinos can be hit-or-miss with foam ratios. The space itself feels effortlessly comfortable with strong WiFi and plenty of outlets, making it ideal for laptop work or a long sit, and their pastry selection rounds out the experience nicely. Just note that weekend coffee options can be limited, so hit them on a weekday when their full menu is available.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Wifi.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Really nice spot across from the library. Got their lavender earl grey, super clean taste, I practically huffed it down in seconds. They have outlets if you wanna do hw which is nice. Looking forward to trying more on their menu! Super friendly too!
Place has amazing design , feels free and comfortable , strongly recommended for quick coffee rest . Unfortunately coffee cappuccino that I ordered twice , had fully foam , pictures I shared you can see after I removed the foamed how much coffee left. (16oz cup , largest cup…
Located inside the Madison Centre, near the Seattle Public Library. Nice coffee shop for those who want to start their day early or wait for the library to open. Ample seating, plugs, and strong WiFi service. I believe the pastries are from Macrina Bakery, but I did not try any.…
Hidden inside an office building right at the cluster intersection of Madison and 5th is Retro Coffee. They have some unique options drink options to make things fun; I went with a Lavender Oat Chai. Zola Roasters coffee being served with fresh pastries to pair. Friendly service…
Great coffee with a solid selection of delicious pastries. Options were thin for coffee on a Sunday, but Retro definitely keeps other top espresso cafe on their top game. I usually order a simple vanilla latte; and this was great! They actually infused the vanilla flavor in the…
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