This is a great neighborhood shop. I wish it was in my neighborhood. I go out of my way to buy espresso for my home machine and always have a shot pulled by one of the talented baristas... More

This is a great neighborhood shop. I wish it was in my neighborhood. I go out of my way to buy espresso for my home machine and always have a shot pulled by one of the talented baristas here. Pros: Superb craft roasted coffees. Cons: Too far from my home.
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The Lighthouse coffee shop is always bustling in the mornings and on the weekends and you can count on great coffee. They have good seating and a great selection of baked items to eat as you enjoy... More

The Lighthouse coffee shop is always bustling in the mornings and on the weekends and you can count on great coffee. They have good seating and a great selection of baked items to eat as you enjoy an espresso.
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....not so much the atmosphere. A little attitude, a little local clique hangout, but hands down the best coffee in Seattle.

....not so much the atmosphere. A little attitude, a little local clique hangout, but hands down the best coffee in Seattle.
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I've tried lattes from dozens of coffee shops around Seattle, but keep coming back to Lighthouse. The shots are perfectly pulled with no bitterness and have a wonderful taste and aroma. But what... More

I've tried lattes from dozens of coffee shops around Seattle, but keep coming back to Lighthouse. The shots are perfectly pulled with no bitterness and have a wonderful taste and aroma. But what really sets their lattes above the rest, is the use of top quality milk and expert steaming. The end result is creamy, smooth and utterly delicious. I crave Lighthouse lattes every morning, knowing that first sip will be heaven. The shop itself is comfortable and unpretentious, while the staff are friendly and courteous. Highly recommended! Pros: Wonderful coffee, friendly staff Cons: Limited parking, can be crowded during peak times
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This is very good coffee and well worth the trip, worth the frustration of finding a place to park, and worth the long lines. The coffee is rich and smooth, and simply like sipping heaven. I now... More

This is very good coffee and well worth the trip, worth the frustration of finding a place to park, and worth the long lines. The coffee is rich and smooth, and simply like sipping heaven. I now live in Florida but whenever I'm in Seattle (not enough!) I go for this joe. Thankfully I have wonderful friends and family that send me beans. The coffee shop gladly ships beans, also. Pros: Fantastic coffee, Supurb espresso, Luscious latte Cons: Lines on weekends, Not in Florida
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So I know I've reviewed a lot of coffee places and even though I don't drink too much of it, I can't keep the fact that I know this is one (if not THE) best coffee roasters in the city. I should... More

So I know I've reviewed a lot of coffee places and even though I don't drink too much of it, I can't keep the fact that I know this is one (if not THE) best coffee roasters in the city. I should know, I live with a connoisseur. But it's also a cute, neighborhoody place and that's just cool. I get my chai and sit outside on the bench and just soak up the occasional sun. There's not a lot of room inside, but the amazing coffee makes you forget that and you walk out in a stunned hazed, enjoying every last drop. The folks know what they are doing too...
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The coffee here has it's good days and bad days... and the good days are not great. Although it's a great place to hang out, the coffee isn't up to par to what it used to be. I don't know what... More

The coffee here has it's good days and bad days... and the good days are not great. Although it's a great place to hang out, the coffee isn't up to par to what it used to be. I don't know what happened they were awesome back in '04. I keep sporadically going back hoping it will be better. Go to Cafe Vivace in Cap Hill or Zeitgeist in Pioneer Square for better. Pros: Good Service, Good Price Cons: Not so great Coffee
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This is where I first experienced a REALLY GOOD AMERICANO. Seriously. I never *liked* coffee up till then, it was more out of necessity. The fact that this is the cheapest good coffee in Seattle... More

This is where I first experienced a REALLY GOOD AMERICANO. Seriously. I never *liked* coffee up till then, it was more out of necessity. The fact that this is the cheapest good coffee in Seattle (only 1.50 for a double and 1.75 with flavoring) definitely helped my impression of this cute Upper Fremont roaster. Lighthouse is where you go if you want a really good cup of coffee. Bottom line. I agree with the other reviews: barista's are nice and efficient, atmosphere is average...not cozy...super hot on summer days (or when the roaster is going), not suggested for meetings or dates, relatively clean. Easy parking though, almost like a drive-thru, stop in and roll on with your day...
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Great smooth non-acidic coffee. The cappacino was excellent. Great smooth non-acidic coffee. The cappacino was excellent. Great smooth non-acidic coffee. The cappacino was excellent. Pros: ... More

Great smooth non-acidic coffee. The cappacino was excellent. Great smooth non-acidic coffee. The cappacino was excellent. Great smooth non-acidic coffee. The cappacino was excellent. Pros: Greatest Cappacino Cons: No WIFI
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