Victrola
Relatively small by Seattle’s growing chain standard, Victrola’s four locations are all equally lovely — offering communal
tables and a friendly environment for everything from gathering with friends to setting up a mobile office. The Pike St.
location even has a cupping room, where coffee enthusiasts can learn about coffee tasting and dive deep into the roaster’s
variety of specially sourced beans.
310 E Pike St.
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
and Tasting Room
Caffè Umbria
Co-founded by Emanuele Bizzarri—a third-generation
roaster from Perugia, Italy—Caffè Umbria is known for its
commitment to the Italian tradition of blending beans.
Some pours include more than 15 varietals all combined
in scientific mixtures. The flagship store in Pioneer Square
remains a favorite, but the company has also expanded to
include locations in Seattle, Portland, and Chicago.
320 Occidental Ave. S
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explore: NW | The Official Magazine for kenmore air | Spring 2019
Sure, you can get a cup of Starbucks blend in every corner
of the globe. But there are only a few places where you
can visit the Willy Wonka factory of the coffee world. An
upscale shrine to bean roasting and coffee brewing, this
Capitol Hill hot spot is regularly packed with a variety of
locals and tourists alike. Glass walls are all that separate
you from the roasting process, a beauty to behold in its
own right. Though the menu can feel a tad overwhelm-
ing, the immaculately clad employees are eager and
enthusiastic about guiding you to your perfect drink —
especially if you manage to snag a seat at the main bar.
1124 Pike St.