Seattle is the home of Starbucks, SBC (now owned by Starbucks), and Tully's, but there are over a hundred good locally owned coffeehouses.
 • CafféVita (on Capitol Hill - blocks away from downtown, (206) 709-4440 / in Queen Anne - north of downtown)  . This coffee roaster/retailer defines the true meaning of "independent coffee roaster". Great lattes (and just about any other drink) complete with latte art, always friendly (and cute) baristas, and a hip yet understated ambiance. The Capitol Hill location also hosts their coffee roaster and HQ, where patrons can see clearly how the coffee beans are roasted.
 • Zoka (in what is variously known as the Meridian District or Tangletown, between Wallingford and Green Lake)  . Student place, great desserts, and they roast their own coffee. There is also a Zoka located north of the U-Village shopping complex.
 • C & P Coffee Company (in West Seattle) tel. (206) 933-3125  . Offers awesome coffee from Lighthouse Roasters, free wireless access and live music.
 • CafféBella (in Belltown) tel. (206) 441-4351  . Organic coffee from CafféVita coffee roasters. Pastries, tea, wine and beer at night. Live music. Free wireless access. Near the Space Needle on 5th Ave.

Bars and Taverns

In Washington, "bars" have a full liquor license, while "taverns" are restricted to beer, wine and cider.