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URL Coffee Is More Than Just the Coolest Coffee Shop on Broadway

URL Coffee Is More Than Just the Coolest Coffee Shop on Broadway

If you’ve ever hung out with anyone who is actually cool you’ll notice they aren’t trying to be cool. So it is with URL Coffee, a small First Hill cafe.

What to order

  • The big drink here is the “Walk to Work,” an iced latte topped with sweet cream foam. It sounds simple, but the topping — less thick and sweet than the cheese foam that’s all the rage these days — is a wonderful mellow counterpoint to the coffee. Bonus points for this being a specialty drink where you can still taste the coffee.
  • If you can get a seat (not a guarantee), order food. The ricotta and tomato toast is a welcome change-up from its avocado brethren. The cheese is creamy, there’s a kiss of sweetness from the honey, and the bread from Seawolf is sturdy enough to withstand all the moisture.
  • For something small and on-the-go-y, try the egg and Beecher’s sandwich, which is pretty basic but livened up with a slightly spicy garlic mayo and a pickled onion.

The vibe

Walking into URL Coffee is like visiting an architecture grad student whose band is just about to break through. It’s informal, lived-in, and full of little touches — even the monochromatic mugs feel distinctive. There are a few small tables scattered about, but most of the seating is around a big communal table at the center of the cafe, which adds to the homespun, communal feel.

Insider tip

It’s normally pretty crowded here, but your chances for a seat improve when nearby Seattle University is out of session.

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