Highest-rated Cafes in Seattle, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated cafes in Seattle, according to Yelp

From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.

During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.

Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.

Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Seattle using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#30. Finch & Pine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Adress: 711 Bellevue Ave E Ste 100 Seattle, WA 98102
- Categories: Cafes, Cocktail Bars, Vegetarian
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#29. BobaLust

- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 4553 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#28. Dur Dur Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 2212 E Cherry St Seattle, WA 98122
- Categories: Cafes, Somali
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#27. Bake Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Adress: 221 1st Ave W Seattle, WA 98119
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#26. Bakery Nouveau

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1274 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 137 15th Ave Ste E Seattle, WA 98112
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Patisserie/Cake Shop
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#25. Espresso Elegance

- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 122 Elliott Ave W Seattle, WA 98119
- Categories: Caterers, Cafes
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#24. Skalka

- Rating: 4.5/5 (781 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Adress: 77 Spring St Seattle, WA 98104
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Georgian, Cafes
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#23. Post Pike Bar & Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Adress: 212 Broadway E Seattle, WA 98102
- Categories: Bars, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#22. Shawn's Cafe and Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 7420 SE 24th St Ste 3 Mercer Island, WA 98040
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Cafes
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#21. Nielsen's Pastries

- Rating: 4.5/5 (236 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 520 2nd Ave W Seattle, WA 98119
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Patisserie/Cake Shop
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#20. Freya

- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Adress: 2655 NW Market St Seattle, WA 98107
- Categories: Scandinavian, Cafes
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#19. Gemini Room

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Adress: 1101 E Pike St Seattle, WA 98122
- Categories: Bars, Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#18. Seafab Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Adress: 1001 NE Boat St Seattle, WA 98105
- Categories: Cafes, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Venues & Event Spaces
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#17. Petit Pierre Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (150 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 3204 W McGraw St Seattle, WA 98199
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries
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#16. Phin

- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 913 S Jackson St Ste D Seattle, WA 98105
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#15. Habesha Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 5710 Rainier Ave S Seattle, WA 98118
- Categories: Ethiopian, Cafes, Delis
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#14. Cafetal Quilombo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (162 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 4343 15th Ave S Seattle, WA 98108
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Mexican
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#13. Metropolitan Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Adress: 1801 Boren Ave Seattle, WA 98101
- Categories: Delis, Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#12. Sound & Fog

- Rating: 4.5/5 (176 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 4735 40th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Wine Bars
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#11. The Stop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Adress: 616 1st Ave Seattle, WA 98104
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Cafes
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#10. Freya Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Adress: 1426 Western Ave Seattle, WA 98101
- Categories: Bakeries, Scandinavian, Cafes
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#9. Good Weather Bicycle and Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Adress: 1424 11th Ave Seattle, WA 98122
- Categories: Bikes, Bike Repair/Maintenance, Cafes
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#8. Cafe Red

- Rating: 5.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Adress: 7148 Martin Luther King Jr Way S Seattle, WA 98118
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Vegan, Cafes
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#7. URL Coffee

- Rating: 5.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 524 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122
- Categories: Cafes
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#6. Meeples Games

- Rating: 5.0/5 (78 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 3727 California Ave SW Ste 2B Seattle, WA 98116
- Categories: Hobby Shops, Cafes, Tabletop Games
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#5. Joyce's Market and Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Adress: 2717 E Union St Seattle, WA 98122
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Tapas Bars, Cafes
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#4. Evoke Cafe Bar

- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Adress: 234 9th Ave Seattle, WA 98109
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
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#3. Central Cafe & Juice Bar

- Rating: 5.0/5 (67 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 2509 E Cherry St Seattle, WA 98122
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes
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#2. Overcast Coffee Company

- Rating: 5.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price: $
- Adress: 312 15th Ave E Seattle, WA 98112
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp