Fulcrum Café
590 Bell St, Seattle, WA
Crema's Take
“Fulcrum Café is an espresso-focused spot where the baristas truly nail both coffee technique and respect for non-coffee drinkers alike, earning loyal regulars who celebrate "Fulcrum Fridays" and praise everything from their perfectly textured cappuccinos to their surprisingly excellent tea program. The modern, wifi-equipped space strikes that rare balance of being genuinely conducive to work while still feeling like somewhere you'd want to linger with a croissant and seasonal latte, though you might want to work offline given the occasional connectivity hiccups.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Great coffee and chocolate croissant! The place has a modern design. The WiFi is not very stable though. But overall this is a nice place to study and work.
I loved my cappuccino here, it’s the way how I prefer. Perfectly blended and right texture and doesn’t at all feel like burnt coffee! Will definitely come back Visit 2: Tried the single origin pour over, it appears like they don’t have as many as they used to have (based on old reviews); I prefer chocolaty notes and tried the Huai Mae pour over; it’s so good and worth every single ounce! Could taste the notes while sipping and it’s well made. Gonna come back again to try other Single Origin pour over options. I also tried empanada and it’s good too!
Me and my partner love to do a Fulcrum Friday. I love Fulcrum because as a tea lover dating a coffee lover, they are one of the few coffee shops that know how to do tea right. I always get the jasmine tea which is delicious and served on a little bamboo plate with a mug and the tea carafe. They have yummy vegan sandwich options (I recommend the pesto one). But the prices are a little steep for premade sandwiches. 2 small sandwiches and 2 drinks can easily run you $40+ here so we don't come every Friday.
☕ Fulcrum Café 👉🏻 I ordered the pumpkin spice latte, and it was absolutely delicious—light, smooth, and perfectly balanced in flavor. Their seasonal lattes are definitely worth trying! The café has a clean, modern atmosphere, perfect for relaxing or working, and the service is friendly d efficient. A great spot for coffee lovers! 🍂✨
The highlight of this coffee shop is the exceptional staff; everyone was amazing. The location is also very convenient for anyone visiting the Space Needle. While their signature Sesame Latte wasn't quite to my taste, the outstanding service alone makes me want to come back. I'll definitely be trying their signature espresso on my next visit.
Crema Reviews
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