"More than 20 years in, this local chain is a Seattle coffee classic, with original coffee specialties like the medici (an orange zest mocha) and shakerato (coffee and simple syrup shaken over ice) bringing customers back day after day. With outdoor seating and the waterfront just around the corner, the roaster’s cozy Kirkland cafe is a convenient stop for sporadic sunny days, while moody blue walls and a chalkboard bar give the cozy interior some flair for taking cover when the weather turns." - Maggy Lehmicke