Seattle Coffee Shop

just4ivaylo · September 12th, 2009, 08:59 PM

I decided to start this thread as a sort of off-topic area. I think whatever is posted here should relate somehow to the things we talk about on SSC. Most posts can go in their respective threads. However, I realize that what we want to post doesn't always fit in well with all the other threads. Feel free to post anything here.

***Bond James Bond*** · September 13th, 2009, 02:11 AM

I'll sticky the thread.

just4ivaylo · September 13th, 2009, 02:53 AM

Thanks. Bellevue HS is playing Katy right now.

You can listen here: http://icecast1.tsrnsports.com/streams/stream-01.asx

It's very cool to know that a school from the area that I lived in is playing a school close to where I live now.

CrazyAboutCities · September 13th, 2009, 04:06 AM

Good idea!

meku · September 13th, 2009, 07:07 AM

Still can't believe that Zara doesn't have a store in Seattle. That's the only store I miss.

kub86 · September 13th, 2009, 06:51 PM

^ LOL yeah for real. I read that Bellevue Square was trying to court them a while back.

CrazyAboutCities · September 13th, 2009, 09:08 PM

I wish Seattle will get FCUK and Armani Exchange soon. They both told me though emails that they're interested to open new stores in downtown Seattle around last year. I think this economy stopped them.

Subterranean Alien · September 14th, 2009, 07:39 AM

oh, i thought this thread was gonna be about the coffee shops in seattle. got me excited for a sec...but i guess i'll still talk about them...

I should call this the stuck up barristas in Seattle's coffee shops:

Vivace: Love their coffee, but I gotta say, they've got the most stuck up coffee makers there...my least favorite of their stores is the one in South Lake Union, right across from REI. True Story~One of them tipped themselves on my credit card transaction...I know! Another Story~When I was ordering once I accidentally referred to the cup size as "grande" and was met with an unpleasant attitude, "you mean 16oz". I later proceeded to pay with my Starbucks card (yes, I have one for emergencies) just to piss her off.

Umbria: You know the fancy dressy barristas at their Pioneer store. I guess their attitude is warranted...I mean, who would wanna make a latte in high heels. But how about he stuck up gays?

I may dislike Starbucks because of their coffee, but I gotta say, they are really nice when it comes to customer service. When I'm in crappy mood I tend to stay away from Vivace and Umbria.

Lately I've found the Cafe Allegro inside Whole Foods at 2200 to be superb.

Looking forward to hearing from your Bitchy Barristas experience...and thanks for bearing with me, I've been wanting a platform to vent....as I hate poor customer service. lol.

Seattlelife · September 14th, 2009, 04:58 PM

In other forums on SSC this type section is called a "skybar" or in the LA forum "Interchange." Only in Seattle would it be a coffee shop.

kub86 · September 14th, 2009, 11:44 PM

I've actually had pretty good customer service at coffee shops around here. Though it's probably because I stick to starbucks lol. independent shops are probably less customer service focused since they probably don't do any training on it.

just4ivaylo · September 15th, 2009, 03:40 AM

Yeah, some sections call it that. I think Seattle Coffee Shop is better though. :P Once people figure out what it actually is, it won't be so bad.

Seattlelife · September 15th, 2009, 04:16 AM

Fittingly the common topic so far is coffee shop service

I never had an issue with coffee shop customer service in Seattle. Here in NYC I can't believe how many people like Dunkin Donuts coffee. I only tried it once and it was insanely sweet, they do the sugar and milk for you.

Maybe I'll try again before I totally right them off

I work at a coffee and tea importing shop. The company's been around since 1907 but my Brooklyn location opened a year ago.

http://www.portorico.com/store/

We sell about 75 different beans for $7 to $9/lb, and several others for more, and they're freshly roasted down the street. When we get the new bags in they're still warm from the roasting! I can't believe people still spend 10$ or $15/lb for supermarket coffee. Or spend more for drip from Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts. We personally choose which 4 coffees to brew every week and we can tell you about the coffees. Not trying to plug the company, I don't care a whole lot about it, but it has completely changed my opinion of a coffee shop.

Plus we have about 130 different loose leaf teas.

Oh and we have a coffee known as "Civet Kalinga" that sells for $350/lb! It costs so much because, get this, a certain cat in the Phillipines eats the coffee beans and they are collected after they beans have been passed. Supposedly the digestive tract of the cat strips the beans of acidity. A little bizarre in my eyes.

The one bean I hear the most good things about though is Jamaican Blue Mountain. We sell it for $50/lb.

meku · September 15th, 2009, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seattlelife

Oh and we have a coffee known as "Civet Kalinga" that sells for $350/lb! It costs so much because, get this, a certain cat in the Phillipines eats the coffee beans and they are collected after they beans have been passed. Supposedly the digestive tract of the cat strips the beans of acidity. A little bizarre in my eyes.

Ah yes, the Kopi Luwak Coffee. I actually had it a couple weeks ago - was delicious. Supposedly the most expensive coffee in the world.

BellevueGuy · September 15th, 2009, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyAboutCities

I wish Seattle will get FCUK and Armani Exchange soon. They both told me though emails that they're interested to open new stores in downtown Seattle around last year. I think this economy stopped them.

Bellevue Square has an AX.

Is there any FCUK around the region?

CityView Jim · September 15th, 2009, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BellevueGuy

Bellevue Square has an AX.

Is there any FCUK around the region?

Nearest I know is Vancouver, BC

jessejb · September 15th, 2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CityView Jim

Nearest I know is Vancouver, BC

Not missing anything.

We have Blackbird and Barneys. That about covers us.

Ruffhauser · September 15th, 2009, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seattlelife

Oh and we have a coffee known as "Civet Kalinga" that sells for $350/lb! It costs so much because, get this, a certain cat in the Phillipines eats the coffee beans and they are collected after they beans have been passed. Supposedly the digestive tract of the cat strips the beans of acidity. A little bizarre in my eyes.

There is a beer that is brewed in the same fashion, with essentially cat$hit.

lesterZ · September 15th, 2009, 08:34 PM

I too though this thread would be about coffee...

I'll put fav spots out there:
Downtown - Midtown espresso
Fremont - ETG, the little hole in wall place.
Georgetown - All City is excellent and the service is great. Heck, while you're down there get on the growler system at Georgtown brewery and you'll have both excellent brew of both kinds.

CrazyAboutCities · September 15th, 2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BellevueGuy

Bellevue Square has an AX.

Is there any FCUK around the region?

I know. I asked Armani Exchange though email to see if they're interested to open another new store in downtown Seattle... They informed me that is part of their plans to open a new store in downtown Seattle. They didn't say specific location and when.

No, we don't have FCUK store here yet.

jessejb · September 16th, 2009, 12:09 AM

Aw FCUK!

September 12th, 2009, 08:59 PM	#1
just4ivaylo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,968 Likes (Received): 29	Seattle Coffee Shop I decided to start this thread as a sort of off-topic area. I think whatever is posted here should relate somehow to the things we talk about on SSC. Most posts can go in their respective threads. However, I realize that what we want to post doesn't always fit in well with all the other threads. Feel free to post anything here. Last edited by just4ivaylo; September 13th, 2009 at 04:41 AM. Reason: "respectiv" instead of respective..woops. :D

September 13th, 2009, 02:11 AM	#2
*Bond James Bond* Licence to kill. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Apple Maggot Quarantine Area Posts: 6,993	I'll sticky the thread. __________________ Please DO NOT "like" any of my posts or request "friend" status. I don't care if you like me, or my posts. Thank you. - If you do either of these more than once you will be put on my ignore list.

September 14th, 2009, 04:58 PM	#9
Seattlelife Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle/Brooklyn Posts: 3,382 Likes (Received): 59	In other forums on SSC this type section is called a "skybar" or in the LA forum "Interchange." Only in Seattle would it be a coffee shop. __________________ Supersonics Belong in Seattle Sonicsgate, a must see! Just click and watch. http://www.sonicsgate.org/

September 15th, 2009, 04:16 AM	#12
Seattlelife Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle/Brooklyn Posts: 3,382 Likes (Received): 59	Fittingly the common topic so far is coffee shop service I never had an issue with coffee shop customer service in Seattle. Here in NYC I can't believe how many people like Dunkin Donuts coffee. I only tried it once and it was insanely sweet, they do the sugar and milk for you. Maybe I'll try again before I totally right them off I work at a coffee and tea importing shop. The company's been around since 1907 but my Brooklyn location opened a year ago. http://www.portorico.com/store/ We sell about 75 different beans for $7 to $9/lb, and several others for more, and they're freshly roasted down the street. When we get the new bags in they're still warm from the roasting! I can't believe people still spend 10$ or $15/lb for supermarket coffee. Or spend more for drip from Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts. We personally choose which 4 coffees to brew every week and we can tell you about the coffees. Not trying to plug the company, I don't care a whole lot about it, but it has completely changed my opinion of a coffee shop. Plus we have about 130 different loose leaf teas. Oh and we have a coffee known as "Civet Kalinga" that sells for $350/lb! It costs so much because, get this, a certain cat in the Phillipines eats the coffee beans and they are collected after they beans have been passed. Supposedly the digestive tract of the cat strips the beans of acidity. A little bizarre in my eyes. The one bean I hear the most good things about though is Jamaican Blue Mountain. We sell it for $50/lb. __________________ Supersonics Belong in Seattle Sonicsgate, a must see! Just click and watch. http://www.sonicsgate.org/

September 16th, 2009, 12:09 AM	#20
jessejb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,692 Likes (Received): 103	Aw FCUK! __________________ Le Tumblr: http://inanevergreenstate.tumblr.com/

September 13th, 2009, 02:53 AM	#3
just4ivaylo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,968 Likes (Received): 29	Thanks. Bellevue HS is playing Katy right now. You can listen here: http://icecast1.tsrnsports.com/streams/stream-01.asx It's very cool to know that a school from the area that I lived in is playing a school close to where I live now.

September 13th, 2009, 04:06 AM	#4
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,327 Likes (Received): 15	Good idea!

September 13th, 2009, 07:07 AM	#5
meku Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 979 Likes (Received): 15	Still can't believe that Zara doesn't have a store in Seattle. That's the only store I miss.

September 13th, 2009, 06:51 PM	#6
kub86 Twinkie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Seattle/Bellevue Posts: 746 Likes (Received): 2	^ LOL yeah for real. I read that Bellevue Square was trying to court them a while back.

September 13th, 2009, 09:08 PM	#7
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,327 Likes (Received): 15	I wish Seattle will get FCUK and Armani Exchange soon. They both told me though emails that they're interested to open new stores in downtown Seattle around last year. I think this economy stopped them.

September 14th, 2009, 07:39 AM	#8
Subterranean Alien Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 94 Likes (Received): 0	oh, i thought this thread was gonna be about the coffee shops in seattle. got me excited for a sec...but i guess i'll still talk about them... I should call this the stuck up barristas in Seattle's coffee shops: Vivace: Love their coffee, but I gotta say, they've got the most stuck up coffee makers there...my least favorite of their stores is the one in South Lake Union, right across from REI. True Story~One of them tipped themselves on my credit card transaction...I know! Another Story~When I was ordering once I accidentally referred to the cup size as "grande" and was met with an unpleasant attitude, "you mean 16oz". I later proceeded to pay with my Starbucks card (yes, I have one for emergencies) just to piss her off. Umbria: You know the fancy dressy barristas at their Pioneer store. I guess their attitude is warranted...I mean, who would wanna make a latte in high heels. But how about he stuck up gays? I may dislike Starbucks because of their coffee, but I gotta say, they are really nice when it comes to customer service. When I'm in crappy mood I tend to stay away from Vivace and Umbria. Lately I've found the Cafe Allegro inside Whole Foods at 2200 to be superb. Looking forward to hearing from your Bitchy Barristas experience...and thanks for bearing with me, I've been wanting a platform to vent....as I hate poor customer service. lol.

September 14th, 2009, 11:44 PM	#10
kub86 Twinkie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Seattle/Bellevue Posts: 746 Likes (Received): 2	I've actually had pretty good customer service at coffee shops around here. Though it's probably because I stick to starbucks lol. independent shops are probably less customer service focused since they probably don't do any training on it.

September 15th, 2009, 03:40 AM	#11
just4ivaylo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,968 Likes (Received): 29	Yeah, some sections call it that. I think Seattle Coffee Shop is better though. :P Once people figure out what it actually is, it won't be so bad.

September 15th, 2009, 08:34 PM	#18
lesterZ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle/Chicago/London Posts: 238 Likes (Received): 0	I too though this thread would be about coffee... I'll put fav spots out there: Downtown - Midtown espresso Fremont - ETG, the little hole in wall place. Georgetown - All City is excellent and the service is great. Heck, while you're down there get on the growler system at Georgtown brewery and you'll have both excellent brew of both kinds.

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