Trabant Coffee and Chai, LLC

I went three times, each time in hope of better coffee. The baristas are nice, friendly, informative; they have a chessboard in the branch on UW campus. But the coffees.... they're too acidic for me, perhaps you may have a better experience. I'm not sure I'd like to go here, again. For less acidic coffee, I would go with Bauhaus Books&Cafe (capitol hill) or Espresso Vivace (south lake union). Pros: nice, informative baristas Cons: pricey, acidic coffees more

There is a review of Trabant written by Alex S. Gabor on the night Random X. Roads played there this last October that you can find at Associated Content...google it!\r \r more

i came to trabant because it was said that it was the best coffee house in seattle. i ordered a chai and it was SUPER sweet. no big deal, right? so i went to the barista and asked her to dump out half the cup and fill the other half with just plain old drip coffee. she rolled her eyes. said ""we dont have JUST coffee"". wow, really? but the place itself is cool. students on first dates, studying, listening to bad grunge rock. all in all, i sort of felt like i have been to many of these places before and to be the best, i was not overly impressed. it was just okay. i could have gone to (god forbid) starbucks and gotten real drip instead. Pros: free wireless, cool environment Cons: no real coffee more

I recently visited Trabant (they were on my list of MUST DO'S while visiting Seattle). I wasn't too impressed with Seattle's coffee scene...until I reached Trabant. AMAZING espresso and awesome staff! They were more than willing to talk coffee with anyone and everyone willing to lend an open ear. I strongly recommend this coffee shop to anyone who wants to have some amazing 'spro in Seattle. They also have a Clover... (Ooo...Eeee...Ahhh!) and they make a it freaking rocks. I, for one, would muuuch rather get a fresh cup of one of many Cup of Excellence coffees they've had instead of just a ""refular drip."" Who wouldn't want a FRESH cup anyways??\r \r 5 Gold Stars for sure!\r \r When I return to Seattle, this will be my first stop. Pros: Great Staff, Great Coffee, Awesome Ambience more

Trabant is awesome! I have never had a drink I didnt like. The Mexican Holiday Chai and Traditional are both very very good. Their coffee is also excellent- and you can read about it on the wall. The owners are very friendly, as well as the rest of the staff. Their no card buy 10 get one free system is way better than losing another card in your wallet. The people are another reason to go here- most of the regulars are always willing to share a table, especially if you have a computer. Try reading one of the community notebooks by the couches. Pros: Group Friendly, Great Drinks, Great Staff more

Intelligentsia coffee, incredibly dedicated owners, and a building that just feels like home. I confess that I've taken the bus to Trabant mostly ... more

Tired of searching for a coffee shop with friendly staff, great service, and the best brew anywhere? You can stop searching - this is the place. Coffee, espresso, chai - you name it, they have the best in the city. Having sampled the wares at dozens of shops in town, this place is the winner, hands down. Best Mocha in town! Pros: Everything Cons: Not a secret anymore... more

This new place in the U-district has phenomenal coffee, both espresso and drip. The lattes are smooth and velvety. They have great art rotating through the place. Plenty of space for hanging out and iMac to browse on. more

Best Café in Seatle, a must have is their Mexican Mocha and Mate Late... staff is friendly and music is excellent. It was defently a great place to go if you are new to Seattle, or need a place to chill for a few hours. Cons: A bit hard to get a table during open Mic nights, but if you get there early you should have no problems more

With an array of acoustic musicians and a friendly staff, this coffee shop fits in nicely among the other great venues in the University District. If your looking for a chill place to hang out, do homework or discover a new artist, you've got to go to the Trabant. more

Hot's off to this place. Very good selection of hot drinks to warm your soul. Found that they have one of the best muffins I have ever tasted. It had coconut, apples, carrots and raisins. Was told that it was vegan! How could something taste so rich and be vegan. I will be a regular and look forward to many more visits. Pros: Muffins, muffins, and more muffins more

Trabant's commitment to excellence when it comes to chai and espresso is balanced out by their tremendously relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Expect to double your social group if you become a Trabant regular! more

From the moment I walked in, I was in love! From the mellow, friendly atmosphere, to the super nice barista's...I didn't think it could get any better!! And then I had a chai... this is the best chai to be found in all of Seattle!!!!! more

These folks know how to make espresso right and they have the best coffee in Seattle. more