12.06.2023

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Some of the best coffee shops in Seattle

Sometimes you just need two cups of coffee. | Photo by SEAtoday Staff at Mr. West

It’s no secret that Seattleites love to use winter and its shortened, rainy days as an excuse to stay inside where it’s cozy and warm.

And as big fans of the concept of hygge, we’d thought we’d pour out a nice big list of local coffee shops that are sure to make getting out of the house in all of this gloominess worth it.

Go enjoy those holiday flavors.

Specialty drinks

Cloud City Coffee, Maple Leaf | We all like a solid seasonal sipper — try out winter drinks like the ChaiNog or the Cranberry Matcha Latte.

Dote, Bellevue | In addition to offering its own roasted beans, one of the company’s owners is a chocolatier who’s created a series of ganaches that are blended into the shop’s drinks. Talk about decadence.

What you can’t get from this picture is just how amazing this chocolate espresso bundt cake from Little Jaye tasted.
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Photo by SEAtoday Staff

Best bites

Little Jaye, South Park | Flavors from smokehouse Lady Jaye have been set loose upon a bakery menu that includes treats like biscuits, rice krispy treats, and cakes. They’re all complimented by excellent brews from Stamp Act Coffee.

Roasts to boast

Santo Coffee Co., Roosevelt | This chic shop has created a simple menu that’s intended to put most of the focus on its carefully balanced roast blends.

An interior shot of cafe Gemini Room shows a bright orange couch in a stylish sitting area — Expect the great next American novel to be written from that couch.
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Photo via Gemini Room

Where to write your novel

Gemini Room, Capitol Hill | If you’re looking for a mood-setting atmosphere, this space leans heavily into those retro 70s vibes, without the odd wooden paneling or water beds.

Mr. West, Various locations | As they say, write drunk, edit sober. This menu shifts throughout the day from yummy breakfast items and coffees to a selection of more robust sandwiches and wines in the evening hours.

Events and pop-ups

Black Coffee Northwest, Various locations | In addition to brewing a great cup of joe, this local biz also offers youth programs that teach kids about how to run a business. It also regularly hosts makers markets and festivals — and will soon have a cafe in the Central District.

40+ more ways to caffeinate

Asked

Do you prefer to make coffee at home or get your coffee from a local business?

A. I brew coffee at home
B. I stop by a local coffee shop
C. I get my coffee from a large coffee chain (Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Panera, etc.)

Give us your unfiltered answer

Events

Wednesday, Dec. 6

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” Trivia | Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Wildrose, 1021 E. Pike St., Seattle | $6 | We may be dead, but we’re still pretty — test your knowledge of the classic 90s TV series.

Thursday, Dec. 7

Let It Pour: A Northwest Winter Soiree | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty - Bainbridge Island Office, 240 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island | $185 | Indulge in a swanky wine tasting class that benefits Housing Resources Bainbridge.
Alpine Development School | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Arc’teryx Seattle, 400 Pike St., Seattle | $20 | Get an overview of mountaineering skills like risk + terrain management, and route-finding skills over snacks and drinks.

Friday, Dec. 8

Holiday Croquembouche Class | Friday, Dec. 8 | 1-5 p.m. | The Pastry Project, 165 S. Main St., Seattle | $165 | Enjoy an afternoon learning to make sweet treats — you’ll leave with a full tower of these adorable pastries.
Ugly Sweater Silent Disco Holiday Party | Friday, Dec. 8 | 8:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. | Just the Tap, 90 Blanchard St., Seattle | $20 | Don your weirdest cozy threads for a dance party featuring three live DJs.

Saturday, Dec. 9

Seattle SantaCon 2023 Day 1 | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 12 p.m.-2 a.m. | Downtown Seattle, 1300 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle | $7.50-$35 | A horde of drinking Santas will take over downtown Seattle — you can be one of them.
“The Color Purple” Advance Community Screening | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 1 p.m. | Ark Lodge Cinemas, 4816 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle | This screening of the newest adaptation of the Alice Walker novel is intended to give local Black and Brown communities a first opportunity to watch the film.

Events calendar here

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Seasonal

✨ See Seattle sparkle from the top of the Space Needle

This holiday season blast off to the top of the Space Needle to visit Santa. | Photo provided by the Space Needle

Santa is visiting the Space Needle each weekend in December. Sit with Jolly St. Nick in his one-of-a-kind crystal sleigh + PNW-themed blue suit before venturing out onto the world’s first and only revolving glass floor to snap a photo with the city literally at your feet. (Read: the ultimate holiday photo op).

Don’t forget to shop for the ultimate Northwest gifts from local artists + Space Needle exclusives at the Spacebase gift shop.

Pro tip: Grab tickets ahead of time online (photo + visit with Santa included with ticket).

Plan your visit

News Notes

Development

A major Woodinville development project is taking a back seat for a bit. Green Partners LLC said it’s reevaluating plans to build a 19-acre Gardens District due to factors like rising construction costs. Longtime garden store Molbak’s — originally a key part of the project — claimed it was forced out. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Travel

Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland has been suspended through at least Thursday, Dec. 7 at 8:30 a.m. due to a landslide that happened along the route. According to BNSF Railway, the slide happened a few miles north of Vancouver, WA. Alternative transportation will be provided, but riders can also modify their tickets. (KING 5)

Coming Soon

Local food truck Midnite Ramen now has a permanent location at Figurehead Brewing in Interbay. When it opens later this winter, the new space will allow the biz to make more than 120 bowls a day. Figurehead will also expand its beverage options to include sake + kombucha to match. (Eater Seattle)

Biz

The owners of local restaurant/bars Rumba and Inside Passage are preparing to take over Honeyhole sandwich shop, according to licensing paperwork filed. Honeyhole was recently the center of a lot of attention as its most recent owner went AWOL. (Capitol Hill Seattle + The Stranger)

Environment

The atmospheric river that’s currently pelting Western Washington is causing flooding issues, but has also helped replenish local reservoir levels. Currently, the reservoir sits at ~78 percent of normal, and officials hope to see that increase soon. Seattleites should still try to conserve water.

Community

Seattle Parks and Rec is looking for community feedback on a proposal to build a new kids play area at Denny Blaine Park, a historically LGBTQ + nudist-friendly beach. Parks and Rec will host a meeting today, Dec. 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Martin Luther King FAME Community Center.

Travel

Hope you’ve saved up, Huskies fans. Traveling to go see UW in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1 will be pricey, since hotel rooms and plane tickets to New Orleans are at a premium that holiday week. Even with layovers, the cheapest flights are ~$500 round trip. (Seattle Times)

Shop

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Weather

🌧 Managing this rain

What to do during heavy rainfall in the Seattle area

The Snohomish River is one of the 16 in Western Washington that is experiencing flooding. (Picture circa 2006) | Photo by Walter Siegmund

We hope you’re staying dry, Seattle — although we expect that that’s been pretty difficult with this massive atmospheric river (or Pineapple Express) flowing through our skies.

The weather is wreaking quite a bit of havoc. Flooding has been reported or is imminent from 16 nearby rivers and landslides are occurring in the region, including one on the popular Burke-Gilman Trail.

Here are some resources for what to do in an emergency.

8.4% of the city’s surface is prone to landslides — the City of Seattle has a list of common warning signs and steps to take if you notice them.
Seattle Public Utilities can assist with urban flooding issues and sewer back-ups.
Brush up on flood safety tips.
Sign up for local emergency alerts with AlertSeattle.
Check out how to protect your home from future flooding.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Alina

From the editor

I guess I’m a little embarrassed to say that I’m more of an energy drink girlie rather than a coffee one. But, I will never get over the root beer float coffee drink that Mr. West used to have on the menu. It was divine.

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