Monorail Espresso

Arrived for a conference and stood in line for three seconds at a Starbucks that had 150 people waiting in front of me. Went to another Starbucks and saw another hundred people waiting in line. And then I saw this tiny little broom closet of a café. I’m sorry for even considering Starbucks now. Please accept my apology. Your cappuccinos are very well made.

A cute little “hole in the wall” coffee shop. I got a lavender oatmilk latte and it was perfect. The staff are super friendly and my drink was served quickly

Super cute outdoor walkup counter coffee “shop”. Had a good variety of syrups including sf. I got a coconut and sf toasted marshmallow latte which was very yummy. Had some snack options which look decent by passed because I had just eaten breakfast. Definitely recommended especially if you are trying to quickly grab a coffee

I discovered this adorable coffee shop on TikTok while planning my trip to Seattle, and it was also recommended to us by the concierge at my hotel! Within two days, I visited three times, as I was completely obsessed! The coffee was delicious, the service was excellent, and I want to give a shoutout to Nicole! She truly made my evening with her infectious energy; she was a rockstar, and it was apparent she loved her job! We need more people like her in this world; she left a lasting impression on me! I recommend getting an iced dirty chai with whole milk plus cinnamon, and or try their iced eggnog latte- both options are so delicious! When I go back to Seattle, this will be stop number one once I am off that plane! ☕

I stumbled upon this café by chance while walking around (end of June 2025) and ordered their coconut cold brew out of curiosity—even though I’m not a fan of coconut. To my surprise, it was incredibly well-balanced and absolutely delicious! The staff had that signature American friendliness and cheerfulness, making the whole experience even better. A perfect way to start the day during my trip—truly a hidden gem in Seattle!