Crema's Take
“This is a working roastery that doubles as a coffee museum, where you can watch espresso shots pull on vintage spring-lever machines while surrounded by restored equipment from Seattle's golden age of coffee culture. The beans are genuinely excellent—dark, full-bodied roasts that justify the reverence regulars have for this place, and you can buy bags online or grab a cup while admiring decades of espresso machine history. It's the kind of shop that makes sense only in Seattle, blending serious craft roasting with nostalgic appreciation for how the city got here.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. Quick-grab spot.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Fantastic roasting shoppe. They’re not actively selling drinks as of March 2026 but try a sample of their espresso shot. I rarely drink coffee but even I can tell the high quality of the beans a roasting. We got a pound of their Gray Day (blend of medium and dark) and super…
This is a true hidden gem in Downtown Seattle! The new owner is keeping the high quality alive—freshly roasted coffee beans by the same experienced roaster from before, plus a fantastic selection of imported teas. Perfect spot to grab beans or tea on your way to the ferry…
New in the neighborhood and stopped by. Really pretty and nestled storefront, not on a busy road. Inside had shelves of old espresso units and equipment/boxes on display, fun to see how far we have come. Staff was very welcoming and knowledgeable. Told me roasts usually occur on…
Like walking into a time capsule. If you want to appreciate Seattle’s coffee history this is a must to check out. Delicious dark-roast pulled on a vintage spring-lever espresso machine. Enjoyed my conversation with Steve and Debbie behind the bar and look forward to brewing the…
Ordered 5 bags of various coffee from their new website.... It was awesome! Shipped super quickly and at a great price. The best part, however, was the coffee! Some favorites were The Old Hippie Blend, Kenyan and Colombian. I have been to the shop and loved their espresso. I'm…
Crema Reviews
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