Monorail Espresso ★ Reviewer recommended
3 local reviewers checked this · Reviewer score 7.7/10 · ✓ Checked recently (Oct 1)
Local verdict: “Best for: people who care about the coffee and serious espresso drinkers.”
Dine-inDog-friendlyOutdoor seating
Historic walk‑up espresso window in downtown Seattle; the single‑origin shots are Smooth, earthy, and exactly what the afternoon needed, and the menu swings from a cortado to a coconut cold brew. Outdoor tables let commuters sit while grabbing a quick takeout, and the famous Chubbie chocolate‑chip cookie rounds out a cheap, simple coffee stop.
Hours · Open now
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Known for: Chubbie cookie · Burnt cream latte · Maple cinnamon latte · Raspberry mocha · Cortado · Cherry blossom latte · Lattes · Salmon pate
Phone: +1 206-422-0736
A visitor liked the wide latte flavor list and called it a strong indie alternative.
A poster ranked hot coffee in cold-morning sunshine among life's small pleasures.
One drinker called it the best-tasting coffee they had found in Seattle.
A broker praised the quick service, humor, and dog-friendly grab-and-go setup.
A Facebook fan said the original roast anchors their home brewing and hoped a new bag matched it.
A longtime fan still ranks a cup here among Seattle's best.
A customer counted a cherry-kissed latte among the best they have ever had.
A poster declared it the best coffee in town, full stop.
A regular said every morning order, from lattes to cappuccinos, comes out great.