Uptown Espresso - Seattle

Delicious coffee and food. I used to frequent this cafe when I worked nearby, and now just pop in when I'm in the area because they have the best espresso. Today was the first time I've ever used their restroom though. Yikes.Not only was the toilet seat actually barely attached so you slid right off, but the trash was overflowing onto the floor and the paper towels were just tossed on top of the dispenser so you had to touch a wet roll to pull more out. At least they had soap I guess? Disappointing for the upscale area.

Had a client meeting at this location and the line was so long I skipped getting a coffee so we could meet first. Before I left I decided I should get a coffee for the road. So glad I did. One of the best lattes I’ve had lately. So smooth and delicious. Service was good. I think he seemed a little perturbed that I got a phone call right before I ordered. I’m in sales so that’s my job. I did step away to take the call. But it was noticed. Overall good spot with decent parking.

Exploring to the Uptown Espresso in Magnolia, I was happy to find the parking lot on the side of the building a little under half full when I arrived around 7:37 a.m. this morning, Wednesday 26 July 2023. The inside was quiet and had a few other patrons. Looking over the displayed food options and beverage menu I went with a mini coffee cake bundt, an espresso, and an oatmeal cookie. The total with a tip was under twenty dollars. The worker behind the counter was friendly and orderly in taking and filling my order.Both food items were tasty. The coffee cake bundt was a little on the denser side for a coffee cake and I enjoyed the frosting/icing. It had a flavor that complemented the coffee flavor and sweetness of the cake without overpowering it. For the oatmeal cookie, it contained raisins, white chocolate chips and a green item (chopped pumpkin seeds perhaps). It was sweet and neither too heavy nor rich. I got a good energy burst from the espresso without a crash later. The flavor was on-point.

We used to love this place. But in the last few months, our orders have been consistently incorrect. Forgetting a flavor, the extra shot we paid for, hot rather than iced, etc.I’m not sure what’s going on because we’re getting charged for the correct order… It’s really too bad. We started going to the coffee bar in the Metropolitan market grocery store instead, and they get the order right every time.

My coffee was lovely. We arrived on Saturday morning and found one gal working. She had a consistently replenishing line and she worked tirelessly to make sure we all had what we needed. She was a trooper and left a lasting impression!