The Station

"If you’ve spent much time in Beacon Hill, you’re surely already familiar with the coffee shop that’s more than a coffee shop, the Station. A place that emphasizes the importance of community and community support, The Station put its money where its mouth was at the start of the pandemic when it made it its mission to supply surrounding Beacon Hill community members with food at a time of great uncertainty and financial hardships for many. The seasonal coffee drinks are unique creations you will not find anywhere else. This is what coffee shops in Seattle used to be and should be again: a place to gather, connect, and enjoy local brews." - Laura LeMoon

"This community-oriented coffee shop across the street from the light rail station is an old-school sort of hangout spot, with local artists on the wall, pop music flowing from the speakers, and a Seattle Public Libraries machine by the door that dispenses short stories. The good vibes come with hearty breakfast sandwiches and an even heartier biscuits and chorizo gravy dish. There are lots of flavored mochas and lattes, but the best drink might be the Cafe Cola, which is Topo Chico, espresso, and chocolate." - Mark DeJoy, Harry Cheadle, Eater Staff

"Beacon Hill’s coffee shop by the light rail station has long been vocal and active about social justice causes. In addition to excellent coffee drinks, the Station hosts pop-ups and food drives, and is a hub for community organizing. The shop is a lively and welcoming neighborhood gathering place where you can sip on a Mexican Mocha or hot chocolate and enjoy some chorizo gravy over biscuits." - Mark DeJoy, Eater Staff

"It takes a fierce Pinay to be the creative force behind Nate’s Chicken and Waffles, Happy Grillmore, Seattle Freeze, and Central District Ice Cream Company. Each has since closed, but Kryse has returned with an ice cream pop-up operating out of The Station each Sunday, with pints that feature predominantly Filipino flavors. You’ll find everything from dairy-free ube brown sugar to halo halo, as they drop new varieties every week—and the preorder inventory doesn’t last long. " - terrence jeffrey santos, kayla sager riley

"Beacon Hill’s coffee shop by the light rail station has long been vocal and active about social justice causes. In addition to excellent coffee drinks, the Station hosts pop-ups and food drives, and is a hub for community organizing. The shop is a lively and welcoming neighborhood gathering place where you can sip on a Mexican Mocha or hot chocolate and enjoy some top-notch chorizo gravy over biscuits." - Eater Staff, Mark Van Streefkerk, Harry Cheadle