Seattlest: "Welcome to the Metropolitan Market Café!"

guest

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:13:40 -0800

News for QA Peets' fans: I'm sitting in El Diablo on top of Queen Anne hill, someone just came in who saw that they are putting in a Peets where the Ravenna Gardens place used to be at the corner of Queen Anne Ave. and Boston, across from Starbucks / Tullys and next to the Ladro. (MEANWHILE, I read in the paper earlier this week that they are putting in a Top Pot donuts on Galer, a block down from the Trader Joe....)

Clint

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:41:44 -0800

Seattleites passionate about coffee—who knew? I make it (with Peet’s beans) at home on the weekends, and although it’s good, it just doesn’t have that full-bodied flavor that you get from the coffeehouse. It’s probably psychological. Just like getting pissed off about not being able to find good coffee on the way to work. Or maybe that’s laziness. Looks like I’ve got a few cups to try, and a couple of people to picket Metro with. Love the coffee sleeve, K. If your arm goes numb, go ahead and take if off.

Matt

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:53:09 -0800

[Courtney] I'm with you. Once you figure out how to make a really good cup of coffee, the best coffee shop in Seattle is home. Now you just have to figure out who roasts the best beans*... * Generally the absolute best come from the best coffee shops, though Costco house blend is actually quite good.

D

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:49:49 -0800

To the gentleman who drank bad coffee at work, please blame your office equipment not Peet's. We get Peet's here at our office, and the technician ensure the water to coffee ration is done perfect. As long as peet's continues to roast and ship within 24 hours (something not ONE of the other companies mentioned here do) they will reign supreme. Also, you cannot beat a cup brewed at the Peet's store - if you find one too strong or acidic, have you TOLD the barista??? They will recommend, and even specially brew, a cup of a different coffee. I personally find Major Dickason's to be the perfect cup.

kds

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 01:49:43 -0800

Like or hate Peets coffee, calling it the best on Queen Anne is just silly or ignorant. Off the top of my head, I can think of four places on QA that have better coffee than Pete's or Ladro. I'm glad Larry's is gone. I was bummed when the Hansen Baking Company closed to make room for Larry's, now there was something to be crying about.

kerri

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:59:16 -0800

I gotta agree with the "ZOMG PEETS BLOWS!!!!!1" comments.. except, maybe not so extremely. Its good in a latte, but the brew at the Fremont branch is far, far too strong and acidic for drinking straight; even in a watery americano its just bitter and cutting to /my/ tongue. YMMV

jeff

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 22:58:18 -0800

Clint, All is not lost...Try Pura Vida's Cafe "K"...Just like Alfred used to roast...

Juan Valdez

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 16:37:16 -0800

Jeebus, get a grip. It's coffee. And your card isn't worthless. Bike/walk/bus to Fremont or Green Lake.

Courtney

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 16:08:09 -0800

I have to say, the coffee that I make for myself every morning is always really fucking good and i know the barista won't give me any guff. Am I the only person in Seattle who actually makes their own at home?

baristable

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 16:00:33 -0800

Jeremy M. Barker

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 14:45:54 -0800

Personally, I can't stand Peet's coffee. Nasty, disgusting crap I used to drink black daily at my old job. It's a possibility that my opinion of Peet's coffee's flavor was affected by my dismal job, but I would say it's equally possible that I hated my job because of the crappy coffee. It certainly didn't help. So I can't really share your pain.

Matt

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 14:43:50 -0800

It might be too soon to try to replace your loved one with someone new, but have you tried El Diablo? I know it's a climb up the hill, but it's really good stuff.

K

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 13:53:26 -0800

I feel your pain. There is NO coffee like Peets. Strong, rich and the most satisfying cup in Seattle. SUCH A LOSS. At least you can use your card at the Fremont location. I keep emailing Peets and begging for more locations here! I share in your loss and will be wearing a Peets coffee sleeve on my arm for solidarity!