Eric is a such a warm person. I will definitely come back here because of the vibes and the service. This kind of service separates the best from the rest. Highly recommend the croissant ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Plain Homemade Croissant
Eric C.
4th Ave Espresso Bar is an absolute hidden gem tucked away within the Fairmont Olympic hotel in Seattle. This cozy and inviting café truly serves some of the best espresso in the city. The baristas are highly skilled and passionate about their craft, ensuring that every cup of coffee is brewed to perfection.The atmosphere at 4th Ave Espresso Bar is charming and relaxed, making it an ideal spot to enjoy your coffee. The interior is stylishly decorated, with comfortable seating options that allow you to either engage in conversation or find a quiet corner to work or read.What sets this espresso bar apart is their commitment to using high-quality beans, resulting in a rich and flavorful cup of espresso. Whether you prefer a classic shot of espresso or a deliciously frothy cappuccino, you can be confident that you'll be treated to a delightful coffee experience here.Additionally, the staff at 4th Ave Espresso Bar is friendly and knowledgeable. They are always ready to help you navigate the menu and provide recommendations based on your preferences. Their exceptional customer service adds to the overall enjoyment of visiting this establishment.If you're a coffee lover or simply in need of a caffeine fix, 4th Ave Espresso Bar is definitely worth a visit. Its hidden location within the Fairmont Olympic hotel only adds to its allure. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised by the fantastic espresso and cozy ambiance that await you at this gem of a café.
Ching C.
This cafe and this hotel (connected to the Fairmont Olympic in Seattle) has been horrific for the entirety of the week we've stayed here. Every morning they run out of cups for coffee (today we got one of the last 12 oz cups) and they always show empty display cases of sandwiches or pastries (and the stuff that's left are all "spoken for" - meaning they're already sold to other customers). There aren't even that many people here in town for Thanksgiving week when the City is virtually empty, and mind you, it's only 9:30 am or so whenever we drop in for food and coffee! Very disappointed with our stay and the choices for food, especially because we had a $72 food credit each morning in connection with our 5-day stay because we are Amex Platinum cardholders and paid a premium to book our room through the Amex Travel portal. We had a very difficult time using our credit each morning and it was definitely not the platinum travel experience we are accustomed to with other Fine Resorts and Hotel experiences. Very frustrated!
Rachel C.
Delicious pastries and great coffee. Cute little cafe with places to work if you need to stay. Very friendly baristas.
Tawny Paperd
Love 4th Ave! Great coffee and wonderful people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Whitney Zammit
This coffee shop is exceptional, they really take care of you. I love that they have different sandwiches and salads for breakfast and lunch! They also serve Ladro coffee, which is one of my local favorites.The staff is very lovely, they really go above and beyond.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie C.
Really amazing coffees and atmosphere. I got an Americano and a croissant, the croissant was flaky and delicious and the coffee was smooth and perfect with no bitterness. Husband got a cafe au lait with an almond croissant and he liked both, coffee was amazing and while the croissant was a little sweet for me he was happy with it. Would definitely return!
First of all, this place is hard to find - it's located inside a hotel but is very unassuming from the street so I ended up making an unnecessary loop around the building. The pastry selection was a bit disappointing, especially based on some of older photos I saw on Yelp. I got the chocolate croissant and it was just fine, nothing special and didn't taste fresh baked. I also got a hot tea but it was very disappointing (how on earth do you mess up a tea bag tea!?)Sadly there are not many other options in the area early in the morning, but I would not recommend this spot.
Christopher Dirks
Terrible espresso! Sure, if you are going to have a bunch of sugar, milk and flavoring, the poor quality espresso will be well hidden. Not really any different from Starbucks in terms of quality.If espresso is in the the name, the espresso should be able to stand on its own and this one does not. Very disappointing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Jacquie N
Their apple turnover was some of the best pastry I’ve had in a long time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alyssa C.
Excellent coffee! I think they use Ladro beans, perhaps?Stayed at the W when in town for work and this was my go-to coffee spot every morning. Really enjoyed the bistro style coffee spot, lots of space to sit, and really tasty lattes.
Jason S.
Quaint little coffee shop in a beautiful hotel!The honey latte and berry pastry I had were a delight. The price was high (4 pastries, one latte, one tea=$30+)and the quality high (on par with pastries I have had in Switzerland and France).Definitely worth a go!
Get a cookie, you won't be disappointed!
Does not accept cash
Latte is too sweet and not an enjoyable sweet.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Eric is a such a warm person. I will definitely come back here because of the vibes and the service. This kind of service separates the best from the rest. Highly recommend the croissant ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Plain Homemade Croissant
4th Ave Espresso Bar is an absolute hidden gem tucked away within the Fairmont Olympic hotel in Seattle. This cozy and inviting café truly serves some of the best espresso in the city. The baristas are highly skilled and passionate about their craft, ensuring that every cup of coffee is brewed to perfection.The atmosphere at 4th Ave Espresso Bar is charming and relaxed, making it an ideal spot to enjoy your coffee. The interior is stylishly decorated, with comfortable seating options that allow you to either engage in conversation or find a quiet corner to work or read.What sets this espresso bar apart is their commitment to using high-quality beans, resulting in a rich and flavorful cup of espresso. Whether you prefer a classic shot of espresso or a deliciously frothy cappuccino, you can be confident that you'll be treated to a delightful coffee experience here.Additionally, the staff at 4th Ave Espresso Bar is friendly and knowledgeable. They are always ready to help you navigate the menu and provide recommendations based on your preferences. Their exceptional customer service adds to the overall enjoyment of visiting this establishment.If you're a coffee lover or simply in need of a caffeine fix, 4th Ave Espresso Bar is definitely worth a visit. Its hidden location within the Fairmont Olympic hotel only adds to its allure. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised by the fantastic espresso and cozy ambiance that await you at this gem of a café.
This cafe and this hotel (connected to the Fairmont Olympic in Seattle) has been horrific for the entirety of the week we've stayed here. Every morning they run out of cups for coffee (today we got one of the last 12 oz cups) and they always show empty display cases of sandwiches or pastries (and the stuff that's left are all "spoken for" - meaning they're already sold to other customers). There aren't even that many people here in town for Thanksgiving week when the City is virtually empty, and mind you, it's only 9:30 am or so whenever we drop in for food and coffee! Very disappointed with our stay and the choices for food, especially because we had a $72 food credit each morning in connection with our 5-day stay because we are Amex Platinum cardholders and paid a premium to book our room through the Amex Travel portal. We had a very difficult time using our credit each morning and it was definitely not the platinum travel experience we are accustomed to with other Fine Resorts and Hotel experiences. Very frustrated!
Delicious pastries and great coffee. Cute little cafe with places to work if you need to stay. Very friendly baristas.
Love 4th Ave! Great coffee and wonderful people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This coffee shop is exceptional, they really take care of you. I love that they have different sandwiches and salads for breakfast and lunch! They also serve Ladro coffee, which is one of my local favorites.The staff is very lovely, they really go above and beyond.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really amazing coffees and atmosphere. I got an Americano and a croissant, the croissant was flaky and delicious and the coffee was smooth and perfect with no bitterness. Husband got a cafe au lait with an almond croissant and he liked both, coffee was amazing and while the croissant was a little sweet for me he was happy with it. Would definitely return!
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First of all, this place is hard to find - it's located inside a hotel but is very unassuming from the street so I ended up making an unnecessary loop around the building. The pastry selection was a bit disappointing, especially based on some of older photos I saw on Yelp. I got the chocolate croissant and it was just fine, nothing special and didn't taste fresh baked. I also got a hot tea but it was very disappointing (how on earth do you mess up a tea bag tea!?)Sadly there are not many other options in the area early in the morning, but I would not recommend this spot.
Terrible espresso! Sure, if you are going to have a bunch of sugar, milk and flavoring, the poor quality espresso will be well hidden. Not really any different from Starbucks in terms of quality.If espresso is in the the name, the espresso should be able to stand on its own and this one does not. Very disappointing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Their apple turnover was some of the best pastry I’ve had in a long time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent coffee! I think they use Ladro beans, perhaps?Stayed at the W when in town for work and this was my go-to coffee spot every morning. Really enjoyed the bistro style coffee spot, lots of space to sit, and really tasty lattes.
Quaint little coffee shop in a beautiful hotel!The honey latte and berry pastry I had were a delight. The price was high (4 pastries, one latte, one tea=$30+)and the quality high (on par with pastries I have had in Switzerland and France).Definitely worth a go!