Elm Coffee Roasters

Janet Nieves

I went a little overboard and ordered their flight, the "one of everything": espresso, brewed coffee, and macchiatto with a tonic water. I went with the macchiato first because it was the cutest and I really wanted to try it, but halfway I downed the espresso shot and was wired! Loved it. I probably could have stopped here but I still had the brewed coffee and I was here for a good time. The brewed coffee was a bit more watery, but with this intense trio that wasn't necessarily a bad thing. At $5.50 this is a pretty nice experience! This isn't exactly the best space to hang out since seating is quite limited and I'd only come in pairs or alone since the tables are smaller. The ambiance is chill and clean and I found a table in the corner so I had a great time.

Sarah Odeh

This may have been my favorite coffee stop on my trip. The Americana I had was incredibly flavorful and balanced, very complex and delicious. My friend had a cappuccino and gave similar reviews. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, and the place is adorable. Highly recommend

Yü Wu

With just one small coffee shop in Pioneer Square and one coffee bar in a South Lake Union office building, Elm Coffee Roasters doesn't have its footprints all over Seattle and maintains an independent, workshop flair. That's why it's the only established local chain on this list. Elm's coffee shop on 2nd Ave is on the edge of the fun and exciting gallery and boutique area. The south facing roastery coffee shop is modern and welcoming, with great attention to details. Pioneer Square light rail station always stresses me out a little bit, but a great cup of latte at Elm always calms me down. For coffee fanatics who live on caffeine, you gotta try Elm's One of Everything: the espresso-macchiato-brewed coffee trio will for sure wake you up. Elm carries just a few pastry items from Salmonberry Goods, a local farm-to-table bakery. They don't make croissants (which you all know by now is my absolute favorite pastry) but I'm always more than happy to get something from a local, sustainable, family business. Better yet, these pastries are nothing short of delicious.

Kimochi San

Latte art made in perfection. The baristas were really nice and professional. The currently used espresso (Ethiopia Tadesse Wonka) has a lot of 'floral' acid that caused heartburn in me. But this is just a personal preference. The quality of the beans is nevertheless high end. This should be one of the best coffeeshops downtown Seattle.