Slate Coffee Roasters

Amazing place to go explore in Seattle! Loved the service: very friendly! The coffee was very flavorful and aromatic. The waiter was very knowledgeable about the different brews and coffees so the whole experience was very lovely! Had the Flight with 2 hot brews, 2 iced, a deconstructed cappuccino and a hot chocolate. The place is very cozy and small so it is definitely a place to go by yourself or 1-2 friends.

Great coffee. Small neighborhood feel. Friendly and attentive servers. Can be slow because all of the drinks are time consuming to make and there's often only one person working. That's not an issue for me, because I don't get coffee to go, and part of what I want in a coffee shop is a place to sit for a little while.

Deconstructed cappuccino!? What's that!? After hearing about this I knew I had to try it. The concept is simple but the execution is stunning! I heard about Slate through listening to some coffee podcasts and I really wanted to make it to their OG location. I'm glad I did! Service was some of the best I've had and the coffee is great! The deconstructed cappuccino is a lot of fun and I'm glad I made it in!

Slate is easily my favorite 3rd wave roaster and coffee shop in Western Washington. While there are other Slate locations I've had the most consistently excellent service at the Ballard location. If there's any downside it's entirely a problem of Slate being too popular for its physical foot print. The shop can become crowded quickly and easily. Service is always pleasant and informative. For people familiar with "order at the counter" style coffee shops, it can be a bit off putting to find a seat and have the service come to you. I've come to appreciate the method as it provides time to relax and contemplate your drink choices without feeling rushed. Of course, no review would be complete without speaking to the quality of the coffee. As I've said, Slate is an exceptional 3rd wave roaster. Combining bean quality with skilled roasters and a supremely skilled bar staff leads to astoundingly good coffee. It is not hyperbole to say that Slate completely changed my view of single origin espresso. Just like any speciality coffee roaster/shop Slate can be a bit expensive, especially if you explore some of the more complex aspects of the menu; though the cost of an espresso is about on par with the majority of respectable coffee houses in Seattle.

Love love absolutely love this coffee shop. Besides their coffee being very delicious the people are knowledgeable and once you step into the shop they are wanting to not only share everything about the coffee but take you on a journey with their coffee. I recommend putting down your regular drink here and either get a hand brewed coffee or espresso. They'll also make anything you want if you'd like. Some of the most creative folk working barista you'll find and most of them are bartenders in the evening around town. Check them out when you get a chance.