"One of the oldest shops and roasters in the Seattle area, Cafe Allegro has been serving up espresso in the University District since 1975, and some of the posters on the walls have been here at least that long. You enter in through the alley and you’re back in the grunge era. Don’t be a cob nobbler, put on your wack slacks and kickers and post up here with a laptop, away from all the lamestains." - Eater Staff, Mark Van Streefkerk, Harry Cheadle