The big picture
Our Seattle coffee guide shows how the city's coffee culture took shape. Seeking the old Capitol Hill flagship? The Starbucks Reserve Roastery page explains it closed in 2025.
Coffee in Seattle
Here, a good cup is part of daily life, and each neighborhood has its own favorite stops. Find coffee in Seattle by neighborhood, from shops and roasters to tea. Start with the city's coffee story, or head straight to a cafe near you.
Explore by neighborhood
Browse Capitol Hill, Ballard, Pioneer Square, downtown and West Seattle. Craving a pot of tea instead? Try these tea houses in Seattle.
Frequently asked questions
Starbucks opened near Pike Place Market in 1971, and the city grew a strong culture of espresso bars and independent roasters.
Yes. The shop known as the original Starbucks is at Pike Place Market, though the company's first location was nearby.