One of Seattle’s most popular neighborhoods is Capitol Hill. You’ll find vibrant restaurants, vintage shops, a great nightlife, and of course, plenty of great cafes in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Here are 15 Seattle coffee shops and unique Seattle cafes to check out in Capitol Hill:
1. Bonito Cafe Y Mercadito
Address: 1351 E Olive Wy, Seattle, WA 98122
You’ll find Latinx-inspired drinks and small bites like horchata chai, fresh conchas, and café de olla. This Queer and BIPOC-owned Seattle cafe also features a small market that offers a variety of items, including books, cards, prints, jewelry, and more.
2. Laurel
Address: 1500 E Olive Wy, Seattle, WA 98122
A Seattle cafe during the day and a cocktail bar at night. Laurel is open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Capitol Hill. While they have a smaller space, I love that Laurel serves both cocktails and coffee.
3. The French Guys Bakery
Address: 810 E Roy St, Seattle, WA 98102
If you’re looking for a French-inspired bakery and cafe on Capitol Hill, the French Guys Bakery is a must. The French Guys Bakery was founded by two French friends who began by selling their products at local farmers’ markets. They opened their Capitol Hill location in 2023 and their second storefront at University Village in 2025.
4. Atulea & Coffee (Matcha Shop)
Address: 1715 12th Ave #100, Seattle, WA 98122
Atulea was one of the very first matcha shops that I visited in Seattle. You can find matcha drinks like sesame lattes or strawberry lattes, iced/hot teas, and milk teas.
5. Wunderground Cafe
Address: 1111 E Pike St #111, Seattle, WA 98122
Have you ever tried mushroom coffee? Wunderground Cafe is the very first mushroom coffee shop I’ve ever been to. Mushroom coffee offers numerous health benefits. You can find unique mushroom cafe drinks, such as the Strange Magic Mocha and the Brainwash Latte.
I first visited Wunderground Cafe and featured them in my YouTube channel:
6. Seasmith
Address: 118 Broadway #1008A, Seattle, WA 98102
Located across the street from the Capitol Hill Light Rail station, Seasmith is another great Seattle coffee shop in the neighborhood. You’ll find coffee, wine, and beer on tap.
7. Starbucks Roastery & Reserve
Address: 1124 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101
The first Starbucks Roastery & Reserve opened in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood back in 2014. Starbucks Roastery & Reserves are distinct from standard Starbucks stores. You’ll find a completely different cafe menu of pizzas, pastries, and breads. You’ll find a mixology bar, an experience bar, and a variety of merchandise.
8. Victrola
Address: 310 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
This quintessential Seattle coffee shop opened its first location in 2000 and opened this Capitol Hill location in 2007. Victrola has been roasting its own coffee since 2003.
9. Anchorhead Coffee
Address: 1115 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Anchorhead Coffee has a Seattle cafe right near Seattle University. They have several other locations around the city.
10. Analog Coffee
Address: 235 Summit Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
Analog Coffee has been on Capitol Hill for over a decade. This Seattle coffee shop first opened in 2011. It’s been a neighborhood staple ever since.
11. Phe
721 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122
If you’re looking for Vietnamese coffee and matcha in Capitol Hill, swing by Phe. You’ll find drinks like the matcha cloud or banana pudding matcha latte as well a food menu that includes banh mi, spam musubi, and various noodle and rice dishes.
I’d arguably say that Phe is one of the most popular matcha cafes and coffee shops in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborood. They were so popular this past summer that they actually ran out of matcha for months.
12. Bonhomie Coffee Bar
601 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122
Bonhomie (Ba-nuh-mee) is a Haitian-inspired espresso bar in Seattle. They’re coffee bar is currently at Be Here Now on Capitol Hill. They offer espresso, cold brews, lattes, and matchas. This Seattle coffee bar brews coffee beans from Haiti. They also create house syrups inspired by Haitian cuisine.
If you’re visiting Seattle for the first time, there are adjacent Seattle neighborhoods that surround Capitol Hill. Here are a few more coffee shops in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood that are technically out of but in close proximity to Capitol Hill.
First Hill:
11. URL Coffee
Address: 524 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
URL Coffee serves both delicious food and drinks. It’s been one of the more popular Seattle cafes I’ve seen featured on social media.
12. Piedmont Cafe
Address: 1215 Seneca St, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98101
Located in the grand lobby that was once the Piedmont Hotel & Apartments, the Piedmont Cafe is a beautiful Seattle coffee shop. This coffee shop serves baked goods from Macrina Bakery and Caffe Vita Coffee Roasters.
Cherry Hill:
13. The Usual
Address: 1414 E Yesler Wy, Seattle, WA 98122
The Usual has a beautiful cafe space. While I’ve only grabbed drinks and a pastry here, they offer breakfast and lunch items, such as pelmeni and avocado toast.
14. Drip Drip Coffeehouse
Address: 355 15th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Another great Vietnamese cafe in Seattle is Drip Drip Coffeehouse. This Seattle cafe first caught my attention with its beautiful coffee flights. You’ll find a variety of matcha, espresso, and milk-flavored drinks.
North Capitol Hill (Stevens)
15. Volunteer Park Cafe & Pantry
Address: 1501 17th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
Just a few blocks from Volunteer Park, the Volunteer Park Cafe & Pantry is located North of Capitol Hill. They have a small market, and the cafe menu includes coffee, matcha, teas, breakfast, and lunch items.
There are so many incredible coffee chops in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. What other matcha shops and coffee shops in Seattle’s Capitol Hill would you recommend I check out next?
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Stay tuned for more Seattle coffee shop guides by neighborhood!
