Espresso To Go

My absolute favorite coffee shop. The owner Lori is a completely delightful character with a thousand old-Seattle stories and she's often around to regale you if you wish. The tiny shop's decor is so so so cute and so small it always feels like an exclusive experience to grab a cup there. But it's all about THE COFFEE. Lori's roasts (Longshoreman's Daughter Coffee) are so sweet, rich, and dark. Her Holy Ship blend is outstanding: complex, flavorful, and just yummy. All the blends are great.. Her single origin Guji and Mexico are unique and lovely. I just can't say enough. I go out of my way to go there every week. Wait! I forgot to mention THE BAKED GOODS! She or her pastry chef make them all on site and they are so so so good. Packed with flavor: light when they are supposed to be light, moist when they are supposed to be moist, crumbly when they are meant to crumble. TOP DRAWER all around.

They have a small storefront in Fremont so it can be easy to miss, even being on the main drag. But it’s absolutely worth seeking out and stopping by for their coffee, sourdough bread, or other baked goods and cookies. Google says they are still temporarily closed for COVID, but they’re open again. You just order right at the door essentially, so it’s certainly safe for social distancing.

The best coffee shop in Seattle! ETG has been open since 1982 and is still operated by its owner, Lori. She roasts her own coffee and makes a fantastic latte. Their cabinet of treats is baked fresh in store every morning and is the highlight of my week. They're open Fridays and Saturdays during COVID - stop by, you won't be disappointed!