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Monorail Espresso

Cafe Bar Coffee shop Espresso bar

Snappy little takeout window serving espresso-based hot beverages & homemade cookies. People often mention coffee, good, latte, great, nice, drinks, tables, barista, Seattle, friendly,


Address

510 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101

Website

www.monorailespresso.com

Contact

(206) 422-0736

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (670 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: 6 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 6 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 6 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 6 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 6 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (36) good (10) latte (10) great (9) nice (7) drinks (7) tables (7) barista (6) Seattle (6) friendly (6)
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  • 4/5 Ads 10 months ago on Google
    I hauled a Soy Cold Brew whilst on the move. Pretty yummy, overall a tasty and refreshing beverage but albeit pretty expensive and not great value for money. I do like this hole in the wall joint, a sense of community vibe supporting other local businesses, good morales and ethics. Support local businesses!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Manasvini S. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a tiny, hole-in-the-wall coffee shop serving excellent coffee. The place was doing brisk business in the middle of the workday. The cappuccino was amazing and probably one of the best I’ve had. The barista was super nice and helped me pick beans.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Connie W. 2 years ago on Google
    I got one of their seasonal fall lattes (I think it was the cinnamon honey or maple) and it was so amazingly good!! Definitely on the sweeter side, which I personally loveddd since they didn't overdo it. I also got their zucchini bread, which went along well with the latte. The bread had a very subtle sweetness to it and helped soak up the sweetness from my coffee. It was the PERFECT combo and a great way to start off my day!!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matty B. 2 years ago on Google
    Love the feel of this place, very New Yorky. And they make a pretty good oat chai!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mel F. 2 years ago on Google
    BEST COFFEE IN SEATTLE. Delicious and creamy espresso, great service, and great prices. Right off of Westlake station. Literally the best coffee I have had all trip, including in Capitol Hill. 10/10 recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C M. 2 years ago on Google
    Their menu has specials and the ones I have tried are really good! Amazing barista and great coffee.I highly recommend if you really into coffee!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yü W. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice tiny coffee stand in Downtown Seattle. Service was friendly and the latte was pretty good. There are just a few seats outside in the street and unfortunately with scaffoldings in the street at the moment, this particular spot seems overcrowded; it just wasn't a super pleasant experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lori L. 1 year ago on Google
    Super friendly staff! Smells so amazing walking past that you just can’t resist. Coffee is delicious.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lindsey L. 2 years ago on Google
    Get beautifully crafted drinks at this walk up window! And they’re well priced. Great staff, highly recommend the cortado!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica 2 years ago on Google
    What a cute little hole in the wall! What grabbed me … was the smell. The smell of the coffee was just too good I had to have some. The man at the window was incredibly kind and helpful. I ordered a macchiato and he asked if I wanted a macchiato shot which I’ve never had before. Upon seeing my confused expression he then asked if it was a caramel macchiato I wanted and I agreed. Short wait, beautiful coffee, good experience ^_^
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Layla K. 10 months ago on Google
    When I saw the sign for the seasonal strawberry pistachio latte, I hoped it would fill the hole Starbucks' pistachio latte left in my heart. This exceeded my expectations. I like to take my time with my coffee, but I couldn't stop sipping this delightful drink. The barista was friendly, and I also liked the cheeky directions menu. Will definitely be back to try the coconut cold brew!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marou T. 8 months ago on Google
    This is not a typical coffee place. It only have a window where you can buy your coffee and all tables are outdoor. The espresso is amazing. It has a very smooth and strong flavor. I also purchased a bag of coffee beans which I’m enjoying so much!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arielle C. 2 years ago on Google
    Came here 3 times while visiting for ECCC 2021, everything was fantastic! The service was superb, prices were great, and the coffee (as well as their chai) was delicious! Definitely will be back next time I'm in downtown.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Colin C. 10 months ago on Google
    This is a convenient and cute coffee place. There is limited seating nearby, but they had the best cold brew (macadamia nut) I’ve had in a long time. I look forward to being back in downtown Seattle to check them about again. The electric lemonade was also great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sydney s. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my fav coffee shops in Seattle. And that says a lot. We have so many here! This is the vanilla latte, I really enjoyed it. I’ve also had an americano from them before. I’m definitely someone who prefers lattes and flavors but I really like the Americano from Monorail Espresso!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mari T. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite coffee shops in Seattle. Very friendly baristas. Great latte & cold brew. They do not have an indoor space to sit down but they got tables you can sit outside (but often tables are taken. So I usually grab coffee to go).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle F. 8 months ago on Google
    Monorail Espresso is the cutest little coffee shop in Seattle! There’s nice little tables and seating in front. They offer tea drinks as well as crafted coffee drinks. The ladies working the counter were super friendly. My hazelnut latte was made perfectly. Smooth, creamy with a nice leaf design. The iced americano was one of the best we’ve ever had. The coffee beans had an excellent smoky roast making the drink taste amazing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rebeka T. 2 years ago on Google
    So happy I bumped into this hole in the wall, best coffee I tasted in Seattle! No surprise it has Italian origins:)) The staff is lovely, service is quick and the quality and taste of their coffee is simply amazing and they also offer some cakes/pastries. I'll be definitely back when I'm in the city.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grzegorz D. 9 months ago on Google
    Delicious, smooth coffee at great prices. Forget Starbucks, try this. Fast service, nice staff, tables outside.

  • 4/5 Keighley S. 8 months ago on Google
    An adorable little place, with quirky signs and lovely workers. The coffee was delicious and exactly what you need. The line moves quickly, and it’s clearly an ally for the LGBTQ+ community too.

  • 3/5 jaime g. 7 months ago on Google
    Over hyped. I had the maple cinnamon latte. It tasted waterdowned right away. Also tried a vanilla iced coffee. This one was tasty but not worth it for the price. Drinks are about $8 each.

  • 5/5 Arthima S. 1 year ago on Google
    Local people recommended me to try this coffee shop. It’s fantastic! Coffee had a sweet smelling and if you want decaf, she can make it for you as well. She is really nice.

  • 4/5 Marisa M. 1 year ago on Google
    I would come here again! Like the other reviews state - it’s a “hole in the wall” stall embedded into the side of the building. They have a great variety of flavors to try! My husband and I ordered an Ube iced latte and a white citrus/white mocha hot coffee - both of which were interesting with subtle, unique flavors. They have 3 tables with 2 chairs a-pop, set up along the street for seating. Seating goes quick. Staff are incredibly friendly and sweet. They get your drinks out fast and keep the line moving. Drink sizes are 8 oz, 12 oz, and 16 oz. From what the barista told me today, the smallest iced latte size is a 12 oz. Pretty cool spot to try - I gave it 4 stars because the ube and white citrus white mocha coffee flavors were almost too subtle for me and didn’t stand out as much as I had hoped.

  • 4/5 Millie K. 1 year ago on Google
    Monorail is a nice place for a coffee stop. It's essentially a stall embedded in the side of a building. It's essentially fairly good coffee and tea drinks. The line moves quickly and the drinks come up quickly too. There are 3 tables out on the sidewalk and these were convenient and we enjoyed our drinks which were good but not fantastic. Hubby had coffee and I had a London Fog. Convenient and fast for coffee and tea so stop by.

  • 5/5 Sgt. Pepper L. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a cute little pocket-friendly coffee shop with a couple of roadside sitting arrangements. I loved their cortado and doppio. Next time I visit I will ask for a Costa Rica pour-over. The barista is super nice!

  • 5/5 Russell J Sasaoka J. 2 years ago on Google
    Love the coffee and the staff, a lot better customer service than the other shop just down the street. The coffee is way more affordable too. This is one place I go to every morning when I can (sometimes more than just morning).

  • 3/5 e m. 2 years ago on Google
    On average, pretty good. Sometimes they have a barista that can’t exactly steam milk or prep the puck right. I generally avoid whenever he’s there.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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