
National Geographic
7 of the best coffee shops in Seattle
From specialist roasteries to quirky, hole-in-the-wall stores, you’re never far from a good brew in the hometown of Starbucks.
First 'espresso cart' in the world, now four venues.

“Monorail Espresso is a coffeehouse in Seattle. It is notable as having been founded as the first espresso cart in the world. An espresso cart is a food cart from which a barista can make espresso. The business now operates as a walkup window with multiple locations.”

National Geographic
From specialist roasteries to quirky, hole-in-the-wall stores, you’re never far from a good brew in the hometown of Starbucks.
First 'espresso cart' in the world, now four venues.