![]() ![]() Their Gusto Crema Blend gives the macchiato a rich flavor base, brought to a crescendo with just enough milky sweetness. The shop features coffee from Caffe Umbria, which operates a roastery just down the street. The definition of the shop’s name is prominently displayed on one of the walls: “Resistencia: A local community standing up against adversity with relentless hope and care for everyone in the neighborhood.”Įlijah and I settled on a macchiato. It’s also one of Seattle’s most diverse neighborhoods and prides itself on its cultural and community offerings. South Park is a patchwork of working-class residences and industrial warehouses, tucked in between the King County International Airport and a distant silhouette of downtown. Resistencia Coffee owes much of its vibe to the neighborhood. The steady stream of devotees reminded me that vibrant community spaces can do important work beyond serving coffee. Pauses in the Saturday morning rush at Resistencia Coffee in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood gave me a chance to talk with the barista Elijah about local coffee. A Macchiato at Resistencia Coffee, 1249 S. Kudos to Fulcrum for the ambiance, great coffee, and well-trained baristas.Ī macchiato from Resistencia Coffee in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood This delicious mocha doesn’t cross over to dessert territory. There is an evenness at work in this one, a balance of ingredients that allows the chocolate, with its fruity and berry-like burst, to fall on the palate without eclipsing the espresso and milk flavors. This mocha avoided the tendency to end up too chocolatey. The barista Nick convincingly mentioned the Ruby Mocha that he’d helped to create, which features Fulcrum’s Discovery Blend and Callebaut Ruby Red Chocolate. The world-class signature beverages at Fulcrum Coffee range from the Snuggle Me, Sesame to the interesting Sweater Weather, which matches sun-dried cane crystals, vanilla, cinnamon, and locally grown chilies with steamed oat milk. The high ceilings, contemporary furnishings, and chill aesthetic contrast with the clamor of Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. The inviting atmosphere at Fulcrum Coffee is driven by an interior design concept appropriately called “The Living Café.” It results from a collaboration between Fulcrum Coffee and Memo Furniture. The Ruby Mocha at Fulcrum Coffee, 590 Bell St. The Sun Ship ended up being one of my favorite coffees sampled in Seattle I’m glad I found this gem of a mocktail and a barista who did it justice. The lime is persistent and well-complemented by the grapefruit and rosemary syrup. The Vita Coco coconut water anchored the drink with a tropical base. I broke open some of the rosemary’s needles and the orange peel, running the garnish through the drink in hopes of supercharging it with a greater depth of taste. The Sun Ship is served chilled in a martini glass with a rosemary sprig and orange peel garnish, which feels comfortably swanky. ![]() She described the Sun Ship’s ingredients-Soundscape espresso blend, smoked grapefruit rosemary syrup, coconut water, lime, and sparkling water-and told me about its history. Courtney did an amazing job of welcoming me in. More than one mentioned Ghost Note Coffee as a place for standout coffee drinks. The Sun Ship at Ghost Note Coffee was originally conceived by owner Christos Andrews for Coffee Masters NYC in 2017.īefore my trip, I asked local baristas about their favorite cafés in Seattle. The Sun Ship at Ghost Note Coffee, 1623 Bellevue Ave. ![]() The uber-tasty Sun Ship from Ghost Note Coffee.
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