Top Dead Center, Seattle
7701 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA
Crema's Take
“This cozy Seattle spot channels nostalgic garage vibes with carefully curated motorcycle memorabilia and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere that feels like stepping into a friend's workspace rather than a typical coffee shop. Beyond the stellar specialty drinks and hand-crafted sandwiches (the chorizo is legendary), owner Andy has built something rare—a neighborhood gathering place where the coffee rivals the best Vietnamese iced coffee in the city and the food is made with real care, not just as an afterthought.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Highly recommend this spot! I came in because I’m a motorcycle enthusiast and immediately fell in love with the vibes of this spot. There’s so many cool moto sports memorabilia, I could stay there for hours and not get bored. I came just for the coffee which was delicious btw…
This is a great little shop that instantly brought back memories of my childhood with a daddy who hauled his tomboy daughter to the shop to help him work on cars all day, lol. But it's really a great little sando shop that has perhaps the best coffee I've had in a month of…
Hi! Was in here this afternoon to have a sandwich and cappuccino. Awesome place with great decor collected from really cool places! Food is great as well as the drinks. Beer on tap as well as other delights in the cooler. Family orientated atmosphere and dog friendly. Has a…
The chorizo sandwich is stunning, mild and well seasoned it’s like nothing in Seattle, Bread is perfection. The roaster chosen for the Vietnamese iced coffee makes it (imho) the best in town, it’s so smooth and satisfying. If you’ve ever been put off by the overly sweet robusta…
Dropped into the new neighborhood coffee hangout. What a hidden gem with neighborhood character! The coffee was spot-on delicious. I learned that Andy, the owner, hand makes each delicious sandwich from fresh sliced ingredients on site. You MUST try the Portuguese egg tarts.…
Crema Reviews
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