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Monday 8am - 5pm Tuesday 8am - 5pm Wednesday 8am - 5pm Thursday 8am - 5pm Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

Cafe Allegro

Cafe Allegro Seattle's Original Espresso Bar. Est 1975
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Caffeinating the University District since 1975, Cafe Allegro holds the distinction of being Seattle's oldest espresso bar. Tucked away in the alley on 42nd, Allegro's timeless brick walls, ample space, and strong coffee attracts a diverse crowd.

03/28/2025

Share Your Café Allegro Memories For Our 50th Year!
Calling All Patrons and Friends Help us celebrate 50 years of coffee and community at Seattle’s original espresso bar!
We Want Your Stories!
Do you have:
Photos of your favorite Allegro moments & memories over the years?
Stories, art, or reflections about your visits over the years?
Writings, poems, or creative works inspired by or created at Allegro?
Any items or memorabilia tied to our 50-year legacy?
We’d love to feature your submissions as part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, May 10, 2025!
How to Share
Email us your contributions at [email protected] Drop them off at Café Allegro’s counter during business hours. Deadline: May 5, 2025 We’ll take them after that, but they just won’t be part of the anniversary display.
Let’s toast to the memories we’ve made together, the stories we continue to share, and the community we’ve nurtured along the way. Be part of celebrating Allegro’s incredible legacy!

03/25/2025

Not to be dramatic, but it's actually the 🌸PERFECT🌸 day to grab a coffee (maybe our cherry blossom cold brew??) and check out the

03/18/2025

The days are getting longer, flowers are blooming, and spring specials are here!

03/17/2025

Blue skies and cold brew on the forecast 🌤🧊☕️

03/08/2025

Happy International Women's Day! ♀️✊️💐 I hear you have to buy a woman in your life coffee today. I don't know, we don't make the rules 🤷‍♀️

01/16/2025

Some of the team at our staff appreciation party 💜 we're so lucky to work with some of the kindest, coolest, most creative baristas out there!

01/03/2025

We are so back

12/18/2024

Two seasonal coffees to match your ~holiday vibe~ The Holiday Blend embodies the spirit of ✨️merry and bright🎀 while the Fireside Blend is more 🧣cozy and warm📯

Only 3 more days to buy in store or order online!

12/17/2024

This is the last week before we take our holiday break! Get your visits in now while the cafe is extra festive and cozy, and stock up on coffee for the house or for gifts! 🎁🎄

12/06/2024

Scenes from our ❄️winter wonderland❄️

12/05/2024

Look at our beautiful new sign! ☕️ 💛

The old one served us very well for nearly thirty years, but time and weather took its toll on the wood. (Allegro had no signage at all for the first couple decades!) We drew inspiration from our original sign and were able to restore the frame that mimics the ivy covering the alley

11/27/2024

We'll be closed on Thursday and Friday so our staff can spend the holiday with their family and friends 🦃👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 But our shelves are stocked and you still have until 6 pm today to grab some beans for your celebration, including two new delicious seasonal roasts 🧡💛

10/24/2024

It's a perfect sunny Fall day to watch the leaves change color 🍃🍂

10/17/2024

💀🧡☕️

10/14/2024

Time to cozy up with a latte 🍂

09/28/2024

We can't wait to see you today! We'll be serving up our creamsicle cold brew and peach Arnold Palmers!

09/06/2024

We're doing a little summer cleaning over here and we know lots of you just moved! Come take some glassware and other various doo-dads off our hands - EVERYTHING FREE! A table with all our offerings will be at the front of the cafe tomorrow and through the weekend. Happy treasure hunting!

08/05/2024

Stationery enthusiasts rejoice! 📓✉️ full line of stickers and postcards in store!

Address

4214 University Way NE (Located In The Alley)
Seattle, WA
98105

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12066333030

Website

http://www.seattleallegro.com/

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For over 44 years Cafe Allegro has been the touchstone for Seattle coffeehouses. With a timeless brick interior, weathered dark wood and ample seating, Cafe Allegro has been the home way from home for thousands of folks around the world. Featuring the finest Seattle style coffees--bold blends that warm you up like a well worn flannel on a drizzly day--that can be enjoyed as a special brew or your everyday cuppa. Small batch roasted upstairs in our University District cafe, our coffees are directly imported from small family farms around the world.

Whether you've never stepped foot in Seattle or have warmed the cafe seats for years you can have a piece of Seattle coffee history delivered to your door by visiting us online at seattleallegro.com.