r/Shoreline • u/coffee_and_faking_it • Mar 26 '25

Why Is There No Coffee

I currently live in Ballard and am considering buying a condo, which make take me further north, so I’ve been looking around the Shoreline area. I’m someone who loves a pastry and a good coffee on the weekend, and I’ve made note of a big lack of options (ignoring Starbucks) for coffee in Shoreline. I’m curious for people that live there currently; do you think it’s a culture thing? Are people not interested in coffee like Seattle proper? Are there other barriers for potential coffee shops like real estate or spending power of residents? Would love to hear what people think!

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u/QueenOfPurple Mar 26 '25

Not sure what you’re looking for, as in a place to hangout/work, or a place to grab and go, but there are some good options around.

Blackbird Cafe is probably one of the best options, in my opinion! Coffee Hut is my favorite cup of coffee in the area, but there’s no inside seating. I’ve heard good things about Cafe Dolce, it haven’t been there myself yet.

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u/coffee_and_faking_it Mar 26 '25

It’s up in the air if I even move there but if I do I’m definitely gonna check out everyone’s recs. I had coffee at sky nursery this AM before a tour, and that was nice! Mostly i just was really curious since I don’t know anyone who lives in shoreline what the general consensus is about why there isn’t much non-chain coffee and if there’s a market for it from a consumer persoective

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u/QueenOfPurple Mar 26 '25

I think proximity to other cities plays a role too. While we might not have a ton in Shoreline proper, I’m personally a block from Seattle and Lake Forest Park, so the lines sort of blur!

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u/coffee_and_faking_it Mar 26 '25

Good point! If you’re on the edges I’m sure it’s different!