Seattle, Washington has no shortage of coffee shops in every variation. Kid-friendly shops, espresso bars, coffee shops in book stores, and coffee shops with loads of entertainment can all be found in the city. Perhaps the most convenient way to get your coffee is to find a shop with a drive-through window, and in rainy Seattle, that's often the "driest" way to get your coffee fix.
The Blue Dog Kitchen, located in Seattle's university district, has a drive-through that's open from 6 a.m. until 1 p.m. An appropriate mix of traditional and innovative ideas describes its menu. Pastry choices range from classic blueberry muffins to green tea cookies. Providing a break from the daily coffee grind, Blue Dog Kitchen offers several creative tea options including a homemade lavender chai mix and a ginger spice chai mix.
Blue Dog Kitchen
5905 15th Ave. NW
Seattle, WA 98107
206-462-6083
bluedogkitchen.com
Tully's Coffee has five Seattle locations with drive-throughs: 3100 Airport Way South, 11244 Tukwila International Boulevard, 6702 Northeast Bothell Way, 22631 Northeast Inglewood Hill Road, and 4800 Jackson Avenue Southeast. This chain coffee shop features seasonal brews such as the pumpkin spice latte, which debuted in fall 2010. Although Tully's does not bake any food in-house, it does receive fresh baked good deliveries from local bakeries. Operating hours vary based on location, but most sites are open daily. Tully's cards, which can be purchased at stores or from its website, are re-loadable gift cards that can be used at any location.
Tully's Coffee
Customer Service Department
3100 Airport Way S.
Seattle, WA 98134
800-MY-TULLY
tullyscoffeeshops.com
Gourmet Latte Espresso Bars has three drive-through locations in Seattle: 540 Elliott Avenue West, 13279 Aurora Avenue North, and 8762 Holman Road Northwest. Serving frappes, espresso drinks, Italian sodas, teas and fruit smoothies to customers since 1995, Gourmet Latte Espresso Bars pride themselves on using the freshest ingredients available. Light fare such as cookies, muffins, scones, breakfast or lunch sandwiches, and bagels can also be purchased at these convenient drive-through only shops. Gourmet Latte Espresso Bars aim to provide top quality beverages from friendly and knowledgeable baristas.
Gourmet Latte Inc.
15006 31st Dr. SE
Mill Creek, WA 98012-4868
gourmetlatte.com
This family-owned drive-through coffee business serves all favorite cafe drinks, including frappes, chai, espresso and smoothies. Aside from drinks made with fresh ingredients, this quick stop coffee shop also serves fresh baked goods delivered from local bakeries daily along with a selection of salads, wraps and sandwiches. Operating hours are from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, and 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays.
Nereids Espresso
13401 Roosevelt Way N.
Seattle, WA 98133
206-793-7820
nereidsespresso.com
