Geoff N.
Yelp
Set in the heart of Capitol Hill, Overcast Coffee has got great cafe props. It has a pretty small store front and it might be easy to miss it as you walk by its lowkey entrance on12th Ave. East. Inside, it is a small establishment, with a few small tables and lowish ceiling. It is, for lack of a better word, cosy. If I lived in the area, I think this is the sort of spot I would take my laptop and do some work while I sipped on espresso drink.
And the coffee? Very good, professionally made. Their baristas are efficient and well-trained in their craft. My normal order cortado had just the right ratio of creaminess to coffee flavor. The beans they use are excellent, if just a touch fruitier than I like.
Other offerings I can't speak much to: I haven't tried their pastries, but they looked really appealing as well. I have not yet had the gumption to try a chagaccino (which I couldn't help noticing was really pricey). But if I were around more, I would certainly give it a go.
Has it been the best coffee place I've had in Seattle? Well, no--there's a lot of very good competition. But Overcast certainly stacks up well in most regards and if I lived in the neighborhood, this would be a regular spot for me.
4.5 stars. Recommended.