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Coffee shops near University of Washington-Seattle Campus (UW)

19coffee shops within 1 mile
8within a ten-minute walk
95%independent, not chains

Open map listings put 19 coffee shops within a mile of University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 8 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 87 within 3 miles. The busiest streets are University Way (4) and Stevens Way (2).

The closest coffee shops to UW

Chosen local-first, then listed by distance from campus: a starting point, not a ranking. Listings from Overture Maps open data (September 2026); they carry no prices or opening hours, so check before you go.

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What to order

  • A cortado or flat white — To judge espresso and milk.
  • Pour-over — To taste the beans.
  • Drip coffee — If you need it fast.
  • A pastry — If baked in-house or by a good bakery.

How to spot a good one

  • Fresh-roasted beans — Roasted within the last few weeks, with a roast date on the bag. Many good shops roast their own or name their roaster.
  • Espresso pulled with care — Not bitter or sour. A good cortado or flat white is the easiest test.
  • Milk steamed properly — Silky microfoam, not big bubbles or scalded milk.

The whole picture is in the coffee guide.

Questions about coffee shops near UW

How many coffee shops are near UW?
Open map listings put 19 coffee shops within a mile of University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 8 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 87 within 3 miles. About 95% are independent rather than chains.
Which coffee shops are closest to UW?
Reboot Cafe (0.1 mi), Microsoft Cafe (0.2 mi), Cafe Solstice (0.4 mi), Cafe Allegro (0.4 mi) and Cafe on the Ave (0.4 mi).
Where are most coffee shops near UW?
The busiest streets are University Way (4) and Stevens Way (2).

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