Sweetest barista's in Seattle. ORGANIC, Fair Trade, *non-profit*
Friday, December 30, 2005
The Green Bean...across from Gordito's on 85th/Greenwood. A little difficult to notice... it's right next to the Taproot Theatre and parking is around back (free and easy entrance through the back).
...This place is famous for their co-owners Lisa & Hayden who seem to be about the friendliest young ladies in Seattle. Nearly every time I'm in there I hear them caring for or encouraging some poor soul or local worker that had a bad date the night before.
This place is all about community, has a cozy/country farmhouse vibe with bright lighting and a little fireplace in the corner. Always plenty of room to sit and read unless it's open mic night.
It's also famous for DONATING TIPS to local non-profits like the Boys & Girls club...wow. As we all know, tips are what make working a coffeeshop worthwhile. So this is pretty unusual.
They have live music on friday's and some saturday's and also an open mic on Wednesday's.
Free parking is around back, that's the secret I figured out after parking at the drugstore for a while (never got a ticket). No wifi yet, but always a good conversation to be had. Also check out the great African art & bags/jewelry they sell... it all goes to support a good cause!
Great pastries and bagels here too. Brown & Co coffee is fair trade & organic. i guess that means it's HEALTHY!?