FareStart Café
399 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA
Crema's Take
“This Seattle social enterprise café radiates genuine warmth through its exceptionally kind staff who take real pride in crafting precise espresso drinks like cortados and caramel macchiatos with genuine skill and care. Beyond the excellent coffee, FareStart offers a bright, calming space perfect for lingering by the fire with a full breakfast menu, all while supporting their mission to strengthen the community. It's the kind of place where the baristas remember you and the whole experience—from the thoughtfully pulled shots to the welcoming energy—feels like it genuinely matters.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Staff is so friendly, great energy in the morning! Caramel macchiato is delicious. Plenty of seating with a sweet opportunity to sit by the fire.
This cafe has the best staff of anywhere in Seattle. They have made my mornings so many times by their kindness.
Coffee like Cortado, seems easy like someone would say it is just Espresso and steamed Milk. But the reality the Professionalism & Focus of measuring the perfect amount of Coffee Grind and steamed the milk to turn perfect temperature is much vital and challenging as it seems.…
We stumbled into this cafe/restaurant very hungry for breakfast! We were so delighted by the calm and bright atmosphere and fantastic food-- the mission of the organization--as a social enterprise cafe was a unexpected and welcome bonus. We even stopped by again right before our…
Lovely social enterprise cafe, serving great drinks and good, whilst helping the community.
Crema Reviews
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