Seattle’s top three coffee and pastry shops
As the coffee capital of the world, Seattle is home to some of the most decadent pastries and full flavored coffees. Whether you wake up at 6am or 12pm, you’ll find the perfect coffees, pastries and sandwiches to start your day.The Essential Baking CompanyWith three cafes in the Seattle area, the Essential Baking Company has grown famous for its tasty organic breads, pastries, and desserts. The company started making bread in 1994, and opened their first cafe in 1998 (Wallingford). The Essential Baking Company’s success grew, and the Madison and Georgetown cafes followed. Pastry selections include Chocolate Mocha cookies, Almond Croissants, Lemon Bars, Blueberry Coffee Cakes, and many, many more. If you come for lunch, choose from a variety of their best breads, like Sweet Potato Pecan and Honey orange, for your sandwich. Oh, and of course, they serve coffee, too!Tully’s CoffeeWith a collection of any coffee lover’s favorite flavors, to their Bellaccinos and gourmet shakes, there’s a coffee treat for all ages. Tully’s has been serving coffee since 1992, and delicious coffee at that. Just some of the company’s best beverages include a Ghirardelli Intense Dark Mocha, Caramel Macchiato, and an Espresso Con Panna. They even have coffee shakes. For example, the Espresso Cookies and Crme shake is a traditional cookies and cream, but with a shot of espresso. Don’t let the delightful aroma of fresh coffee distract you from picking up a pastry. Tully’s brings in pastries from Pink’s Original Bakery and desserts from Finales Gourmet Desserts.Seattle Coffee WorksIf you’re looking for a completely original coffee experience, Seattle Coffee Works is the place to visit. While Seattle Coffee Works does have a regular coffee house (Express Bar), it is their Slow Bar that sets them apart from other coffee houses. At the Slow Bar, try an extensive coffee collection, and compare different flavors to discover your favorite. The Slow Bar also promotes experimentation, and dares you to create your own coffee.