Elm Coffee Roasters

I'm happy that there are a lot of coffee shops in downtown Seattle, with many of them being walking distance from my hotel, but Elm Coffee Roasters was not the greatest one around. It wasn't really what I was expecting to be honest.It's a cute coffee shop, but the coffee itself did not taste great at all. My dad ordered an iced mocha and I ordered a 'one on one', which contained espresso, brewed coffee, and macchiato in two sampler cups. The macchiato was great and had an excellent taste to it, but the espresso/brewed coffee did not taste great at all. The espresso was super sour/bitter, which was too much for me and I couldn't finish. My dad felt the same way with his mocha, with it being too sweet for him. I think he only drank maybe half of it before throwing it out. I did, however, end up finishing the espresso.Meh. I've experienced better. Friendly staff and great service nonetheless.

As a coffee enthusiast, I love going to Elm because of their spectrum of quality drinks. If you like espresso and are not sure what to get, you could always get the 3-in-1 and have a great time being wired at the cafe. My friends and I signed up for their coffee cupping experience, where one of the baristas/roasters walked us through 8 or so different beans! We learned a lot about different regions, how they select beans, and even how they fine tune their roasting process. We even tasted beans processed using new techniques such as thermal shock. It's clear how passionate the staff at this location is about their coffee curation.The experience is $40pp, and you get a free drink afterwards with 50% off any bean purchases! I grabbed a bag of their Jhoan Vergara (notes of starburst), which was my favorite from the cupping.Tip -- they generally lean towards lighter roasts

Adorable, little gem we walked passed while exploring Pioneer Square. The coffee roasting machine in the back caught my attention. If they're roast their own beans, it has to be legit and this place delivered. They also make their own vanilla syrup with a real bean in the bottle! Service was quick, but poor lady seemed to be by herself anthey were quite busy! I was so thirsty but was afraid to ask for a water cause I felt bad I was adding more work for her. What we got:(1) cappuccino (my go to): deep and perfect, took me back to Venice (2) one of each: the espresso was a little too strong for me but the brewed coffee balanced it out well (3) the special of the day, pineapple and citron coffee soda. it was so different and refreshing.

Some of the best served coffee in Seattle. These are baristas I bring visitors to when I want to show what coffee is like in this town.

whew-ee what a perfect shot of espresso. i've had elm's coffee before in some cafe, and they've been on my radar, but i'd never been down to their shop. i took a longer midday stroll today and visited for the first time, and boy did it hit the spot. i enjoy lighter roasts generally, but some shops that peddle it can lean a little too much into the thinness and brightness, almost leaving something lacking. elm's standard espresso blend (washed and natural ethiopian, i think i saw on their counter sign) was absolutely perfectly balanced. i got that slight heaviness and mouthfeel i'd been missing at my usual cafe these days, and big big chocolate bar flavor. sweet with the little splash of milk -- the perfect macchiato.the space is quiet and tidy, with the back of house a bit helterskelter with fresh beans in burlap bags. they were also filming something at the time i stopped in. some guy was gesturing with a paper filter under professional lighting. made for an interesting combination of use -- there were people on laptops, the filming, someone dosing beans behind the bar, my coffee being made and the space in the back to work with the beans.all in all a nice lil shop, and such friendly service. love it when we can be serious about coffee but still light and kind with each other. no pretense. i'll be back!

I am a coffee fiend, but I enjoy lattes too much and needed to come back to a freshly roasted quality cup o joe. I went a little overboard and ordered their flight, the "one of everything": espresso, brewed coffee, and macchiato with a tonic water. I figured I would really be able to taste the roast and I had some time to kill before attending a Sounders game so I treated myself. I wasn't sure if there is an order in trying these but the brewed coffee was hottest so I took a tiny sip and then saved it for last. I went with the macchiato first because it was the cutest and I really wanted to try it, but halfway I downed the espresso shot and was wired! Loved it. I probably could have stopped here but I still had the brewed coffee and I was here for a good time. The brewed coffee was a bit more watery, but with this intense trio that wasn't necessarily a bad thing. At $5.50 it's a pretty nice experience!This isn't exactly the best space to hang out since seating is quite limited and I'd only come in pairs or alone since the tables are smaller. The ambiance is chill and clean and I found a table in the corner so I had a great time but the line of about 8 people total who came in behind me looked questionable.

Their coffee blend is yummy and at a good price. But if you like to try cool flavored coffee drinks (like myself), this is not the place for you. They only have vanilla, chocolate, and honey. They don't have a lot of seating so if you are looking for a coffee shop to sit in you might want to look elsewhere. Other than that the aesthetic of the shop is super cute!

The coffee was so good and pretty delicious! One of the best spot for coffee. The quality of of coffee was fantastic. It was smooth flavor, I like the Hazelnut Milk Latte and Brewed coffee. The place was pleasantly good. Great seating and friendly service.

Great coffee and great service! They roast their own beans in house and they are a really good flavor. I like getting their espresso and tonic, super refreshing!

Nice chill cafe that gets a ridiculous amount of afternoon sunlight. Pretty minimalist but overall a nice Pioneer Square spot.I had their spicy house made chai a few years ago and it was quite good (they said it's same recipe today). My drink du jour was an oat decaf latte with their house syrup vanilla. Mmmm, very easy going down and smooth.