All City Coffee
Chai and Green Tea Bread
The other day Josh and I were in Pioneer Square, and decided to try All City Coffee. It was quiet when we went in, possibly a slow time of the morning. The barista got our order for us and we took a seat at the bar by the window.
The decor is retro-garage, and for a moment I felt the urge to go home and dust off a copy of Grease. Old cars are etched onto the glass of the pastry case and painted onto canvases along the walls. Bar stools are polished wood atop what look to be camshafts lodged in the floor. Large windows overlook the corner of 4th and Prefontaine, and one feels comfortably tucked away in non-touristy part of Seattle. Electronic music played in the background, and there was even a small bar set up in the corner, unattended at 8am.
Barstools by the Window
This morning we ordered a chai and green tea bread. The bread was sweet, moist and dense, and had adzuki beans throughout, which was a creative touch. The beans added a unique texture and we really enjoyed them. The chai was nicely spiced and not too sweet, but lacked a depth of other flavors. I’m not sure which brand of chai they use, but it didn’t quite hit the spot for me. The soy milk was textured well though, and the foam was dense and rich. I was glad that they offered ceramic plates and mugs – a huge bonus in a good coffee shop.
Chai and Green Tea Bread
There is an upstairs loft (an even bigger bonus in quality coffee shops), and there is a large leather couch with a glass topped coffee table. There are a handful of other smaller tables and chairs, making it a cozy little nook to hide away and study while enjoying a morning cup.
View of King Street Station
View of the Bar From the Loft
Overall, it was a nice place to get a cup of coffee and relax for a while. It’s conveniently close to the train station, so if you have a bit of a walk after you take the train, stop by All City Coffee first. There’s also another location in Georgetown on South Vale. Or check out their website at www.allcitycoffee.com.
Outside of All City Coffee
[where: 125 Prefontaine Place South, Seattle WA 98104]
Tags: Coffee, Seattle Restaurants, Tea
