By Seattle Coffeeshop Examiner Viv Weinkauf:
Some of the best things about Seattle exist in small neighborhoods. Our beautiful city is filled with regional and artistic locations that really should be explored by every resident to fill the eyes, ears, and taste buds. One such area is Columbia City.
Approximately three city blocks along Rainier Avenue South is the heart of Columbia City. I was first introduced to this neighborhood many years ago by attending a function at the live community theater. Since then, it has always remained a favorite location because of the boutique-feel, tree-lined streets, and cultural diversity.
Across from the theater and tucked beside other local businesses stands The Columbia City Bakery. This fabulous little place is a priceless jewel. Not only do they have (perhaps) the best selection of artisan breads available but their coffee is simply delicious. I entered and was immediately greeted by a friendly (but not overly-friendly), efficient (but not distant) server who described their coffee and how they maintain their high quality.
I always visit anonymously; the employees of the coffee houses I visit don’t know I’ll be writing a review. But in this case, it wouldn’t have mattered…she was fabulous about explaining that they change out their coffee every hour to hour and a half regardless of how much remains. And it showed; the Panamanian had a rich, earthy flavor; it had a just-brewed taste, and was served in a good, old-fashioned ceramic cup. Columbia City Bakery does use air pots but since they’re rigid about maintaining the fresh brew and because everything else was perfect, I’m not going to take off a point. Read more.
Columbia City Bakery is located at 4865 Rainier Avenue South. Photo/do communications, inc.
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“she was fabulous about explaining that they change out their coffee every hour to hour and a half regardless of how much remains.”
Sounds like a policy guaranteed to ensure success! Slurp!
I can’t vouch for the coffee, but I stopped visiting after the third consecutive cup of cold, weak cocoa.
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