CU URBAN MARKET & CAFE
1117 1st Ave, Seattle, WA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Seattle's urban fabric, this espresso-focused cafe strikes a rare balance between approachable and excellent, where high-quality lattes sit comfortably alongside creative specialty drinks like pineapple yogurt smoothies and sesame-flavored snacks. The vibe is casually curated rather than precious—you'll find freshly baked pastries and daily bread, hot coco with proper whipped cream, and sandwiches you can have warmed up, all served by genuinely nice people in a clean, organized space. Whether you're grabbing coffee on your way out the door or settling in for a rainy day ritual, this is the kind of neighborhood gem that keeps regulars coming back month after month.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. Quick-grab spot. Pastries and light food on the menu. Opens early. Open late.
Google Reviews
I’ve been coming here for months. The coffee is phenomenal. I love how they somewhat have a theme but it’s just casually mixed in. I love all the specialty snack. Sesame flavor is my personal favorite I go crazy for anything sesame 😋. Way better than peanut butter. Lastly the…
This is a nice spot for a simple grab and go drink, sandwich or bakery item. I went with the pineapple yogurt smoothie which was really good. They don’t have much seating inside but they have a lot of options for food and drinks, and their “cream” coffees are very good as well.
Nice cafe. Got a hot coco with whipped cream and it was good. Perfect for a rainy day. Place was clean and organized. They also have fresh bread daily.
My wife and I go here often. They have a great coffee menu, with some fun twists. They also have snacks and sandwiches available as well, and you can get them heated up. The people are very nice, they give our dogs pup cups when we bring them in. The prices are good, and the…
What a fantastic spot for coffee. Unpretentious, yet high quality. The apple turnovers were terrific, the lattes were incredible! I only wish I found it earlier than the last day of my visit home to Seattle. Deft will visit next time I’m back in town!
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