New coffee shop / cafe right next to 24 Hour Fitness

Quoted: Carly C. says "Why is this place not totally crowded for Sunday brunch? Great food and great service! The menu is not too long (oui oui). They took a piece of toast, cut a hole in it, and put a fried egg inside. Kick ass.....On the side…

This is a big win for Top Pot. I guess doughnuts, but not breakfast sandwiches, are in line with Starbucks' plan of refocusing on the coffee.

Quoted: Top Pot Doughnuts, a small Seattle chain that caught the attention of Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz more than four years ago, will be in all company-owned Starbucks stores in the U.S. this spring.

In addition to the quoted event, there is a surprise event at the Pike Place Market Starbucks at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8th.

Quoted: We're doing something big at Starbucks. Like Venti big. We can't tell you what's going to happen because that'll ruin the surprise. Just come to any U.S. Starbucks on Tuesday, April 8 at noon Eastern / 9 a.m. Pacific, sharp, to celebrate something big.

A reasonably good coffee shop just a block west of our office.

Quoted: I like this place for lunch as well...just don't be in a rush. The panini sandwiches are good but except to wait several minutes. So come for a leisurely, casual lunch, but I would pass on the coffee. I have been here multiple times for…

I noticed this new coffeeshop in Eastlake when I was driving to the U-District yesterday.

Quoted: More Stumptown in Seattle = Big YAY! They don't quite have their wireless figured out and service is a bit awkward, but not to worry it really seems promising.
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The interior is comfy - if a bit loungey - and hip like Stumptown near the Ace.

They have 3 locations within 3 blocks of our new office. The coffee is great. Haven't tried the food yet.

Quoted: With all of the exceptional coffee houses in our great city of Seattle, you never can stop improving quality and maintaining the highest of standards. The things that make our house special, are first and foremost the true belief that it takes ‘True Love to build Great Community’ and through deeper connections with our community we will capture great energy that no money can buy.

Quoted: Starbucks Corp (NasdaqGS:SBUX - News) is testing $1 coffee and free refills in its Seattle outlets as the global gourmet coffee chain grapples with slower consumer spending and rising competition from fast-food rivals.