Simple pleasures

By Zee Grega
August 11th, 2006 @ 8:27 PM caffeine
Monorail Espresso at Fifth & PIke has been in business since 1980 although the earliest I ever got a coffee there was circa 1987. I’m not really a regular there, although when I’m downtown and I want coffee, they are my first choice. Last Christmas day after saying goodbye to my visiting relatives I got a latte from Monorail Espresso and walked around downtown. Their coffee is good and the owner & staff are all friendly.
For some time now, I’ve been meaning to try their maple syrup latte; this week I finally did. I’m a fan of maple but I wasn’t sure how maple and coffee would blend. The result? I’ve gone back for two more in two days after first trying it. They also offer many other flavors: I highly recommend the burnt creme flavor latte.		 monorailesp.JPG

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4 Comments so far

  1. Brakhage (unregistered) August 12th, 2006 3:19 pm

    Best coffee and service I’ve had in Seattle. They know what they’re doing and have patience in spades for people who don’t.

  2. Michael (unregistered) August 14th, 2006 11:46 am

    I’d like to bring your attention to Sumatra Lake Tawar, a wonderful non-traditional sumatra coffee. Tastes very maple syrup/molassesy, but also escapes the earthy/dirty flavors associated with most sumatra coffee. I’d gladly prepare some for you if you have any interest.

  3. Zee (unregistered) August 14th, 2006 12:18 pm

    Michael, that sounds awesome. I don’t suppose it’s available decaf?

  4. Jerome (unregistered) August 16th, 2006 3:35 am

    The coffee on Monorail Espresso is undoubtedly, the best for me. You can grab your favorite drink here today.


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