Ghost Alley Espresso ★ Reviewer recommended
3 local reviewers checked this · Reviewer score 7.8/10 · ✓ Checked recently (Oct 5)
Local verdict: “Best for: people who care about the coffee.”
Dine-inOutdoor seating
Spooky, walk‑up coffee nook in Pike Place; the tiny shop, tucked under the market’s entrance beside the famous gum wall, serves creative drinks like the Mystery Mocha and Salty Nut latte, all at budget‑friendly prices. A reviewer raved that this is where they go for their own coffee, noting the takeout window and a few outdoor chairs for a brief pause.
Hours · Open now
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Known for: Mystery mocha · Cardamom carnival · Salty nut latte · Spicy mocha · Barista special · Applewood sea salt, caramel and hazelnut latte · Bespoke roasts · House made maple flavor syrup
Phone: +1 206-451-7115
The Mystery Mocha is a must-try: tell the baristas what flavors you love and they concoct a custom drink around them.
A favorite morning stop for a cup of coffee and a smile to start the day.
One visitor simply calls it the best coffee.
The trip's standout cup: silky smooth with just a whisper of sweet mint.
A regular says no other dirty chai in Pike Place compares.
Drip coffee, americano, and latte all tasted consistently good to one visitor.
The cafe's small-batch syrups — a vanilla bean and a salted-nut blend built on hazelnut, caramel, and smoked applewood sea salt — elevate the drinks.
Ranks its espresso among the finest they have ever tasted.
A barista improvised a custom latte inspired by the reviewer's favorite horror film.