City Grind
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City Grind

600 4th Ave, Seattle, WA

★★★★★4.8(27 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

City Grind wins over the morning crowd with a rare combination of espresso excellence and genuine warmth—the owner clearly cares about getting every drink right, whether it's a straightforward Americano or their notably creative specialty offerings. You'll find yourself coming back for the consistently stellar coffee, the rotating selection of fresh pastries and sandwiches, and that sweet spot of being laptop-friendly without feeling like a corporate chain. This is the kind of neighborhood spot where regulars near Columbia Tower have made it their daily ritual, and the prices won't make you wince.

What to expect

Laptop friendlySpecialty drinksTraditional drinksEspresso focusedQuick grabSignature drinks

Google Reviews

Hasan Kayar
★★★★★6 months ago

Highly recommended for everyone. They made everything so simple.

Jessamine Anderson
★★★★★a year ago

Coffee is consistently excellent, always a variety of pastries and sandwiches available, and the service is stellar. Best prices in the area.

Jennifer Breeze
★★★★★2 years ago

I go to City Grind every day I am working in the office. The owner is a gem. If you work in the area of Columbia Tower, you should consider this coffee shop as your regular place. The drinks are a great value and there are plenty of takeout food options. I leave feeling happy!

Carolyn Fitch
★★★★★2 years ago

Fantastic in every way. What a great perfect dry cap and the best chai ever nice spice and just a bit of sweet (homemade I’m certain). This guy is knowledgeable about the culture and architecture of Seattle. Love it!

Dan Rosen
★★★★★4 years ago

I've been slowly making my way thru all of the coffee shops Seattle has to offer and this, by far, is one of the best. I ordered a 16oz Americano with a double shot (it comes standard with one shot) for only $2.85. Is the coffee the most complex, nuanced, world-class single origin on the market? Nope. Did it offer a symphony of flavors and textures like so many espresso shops these days try to market themselves as having? Again, not at all. But was it just a simple, no frills, unpretentious and good cuppa' coffee that stayed tasty throughout the entire cup? Abso-friggin'-lutely. And for less than $3! (Not including a tip -- always tip your baristas.) It's everything you could want in a morning coffee shop -- dirt cheap, a great product, and a pleasant, whimsical atmosphere, along with extremely down-to-earth service. The barista seemed genuinely grateful when I took a punch card. My only gripe is the place isn't the easiest to find, being in City Hall, but spending the extra few minutes to locate the entrance on Cherry Street was worth it with every sip. I think I've found my new favorite coffee shop in Seattle. If you're on a time crunch, on a budget, or just want to grab a simple, straight forward, and delicious drink, just go here.

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