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Did your favorite coffee shop make it to our bracket? | Graphic by 6AM City Staff
With the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments just around the corner, we’re joining the fun of bracket competitions with a faceoff of our own.

Last year, you helped us name the best pizza: Bar Cotto. This year, we asked you to share your favorite coffee shop in Seattle. Now — thanks to you and the help of a random generator — we have the official lineup for our bracket.

Who’s in the running

Going head-to-head in the first round are:
  • Grumpy Bean and Evoke Cafe Bar | You definitely won’t feel grumpy after your first sip of this spot’s beans. However, its hard to beat Evoke Cafe Bar’s espresso martinis.
  • Espresso Vivace and Cafe Umbria | Espresso Vivace is an old-school joint that uses Northern Italian roasting methods, but you can find Cafe Umbria roasts in Las Vegas’ Bellagio Hotel.
  • Armistice Coffee and Matcha Magic | Armistice is known for its Insta-worthy, delectable cups of joe. And Matcha Magic may focus primarily on green teas, but don’t miss out on specialty drinks like the Mojito Latte.
  • Monorail Espresso and Caffe Vita | Monorail Espresso is a Seattle classic and claims to be the first espresso cart in the world, but you can’t deny Caffe Vita’s status as a local coffee powerhouse.
How it works

Beginning today, we’ll host several rounds within our newsletters and social channels to determine Seattle’s best coffee shop. Who moves on is up to you. Vote for your favorites, and the cup of joe with more votes moves on. We’ll go until we have a champion, and we’ll announce it in our Monday, March 25 newsletter. You can vote once per round.

How to participate

Vote for the coffee shop you’d like to see advance to round two using this poll. You can vote for all four spots or as little as one. Once we count all the votes, we’ll share an updated bracket and new poll in an upcoming newsletter.

Vote at the button below. ⬇️
Battle of the coffee shops
Events
Monday, March 4
  • Figure Drawing | Monday, March 4 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Slip Gallery, 2301 First Ave., Seattle | $8-$20 | Bring your own sketchbook and utensils for a little practice drawing people.
Tuesday, March 5
Wednesday, March 6
  • Is This Normal? | Wednesday, March 6 | 7 p.m. | The Crocodile, 2505 First Ave., Seattle | $15 | Figure out if your quirks are as weird as you think in this fairly vulnerable interactive comedy show.
  • “X: The Life & Times of Malcolm X” | Wednesday, March 6 + Saturday, March 9 | 7:30 p.m. | McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle | $79-$205 | Learn more about the Civil Rights leader through biographical vignettes scored by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis.
Thursday, March 7
  • Pioneer Square First Thursday Art Walk | Thursday, March 7 | Times vary | Various locations in Pioneer Square, 450 Alaskan Way, Seattle | Free | Meet talented local artists, eat good food, and enjoy free parking.
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News Notes
State
  • The Washington State House has passed a new bill, dubbed the “Strippers’ Bill of Rights,” that adds labor protections, repeals a highly-criticized “lewd conduct code,” and allows strip clubs to sell alcohol. Some parts of the bill go into effect in 90 days, others will start on Jan. 1, 2025. (The Stranger)
Closed
  • Capitol Hill’s Teriyaki & Wok restaurant has closed after 14 years of business. The owners said they decided to sell the space at 324 Broadway E., though there’s no mention of what business will be taking over. (Capitol Hill Seattle)
Environment
  • The City of Seattle is getting ready to launch two new interactive maps to help track urban tree canopy growth after the city passed new protective regulations for trees last year. One map will track public notices for reportable work or tree removal. The second will track protected trees.
Sports
  • This year’s NFL Combine has just wrapped up. Hear from the local experts on their ranking of the Seattle Seahawks 17 unrestricted and restricted free agents with Locked On’s daily, Seahawks-focused podcasts.
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