Another place gaining popularity on Seattle's Capitol Hill is Bauhaus Coffee and Books on Pine St. A friends of mine goes to Bauhaus for hours on end to do homework, so I stopped in to check it out and grab a cup of coffee.
The shop has a vibe similar to that at Caffe Vita, funky and eclectic. It is two stories high, with plenty of tables and chairs for sitting. In the middle of the afternoon, the shop was bustling, but not packed.
One entire wall of the shop is covered with old hard-bound books, and the opposite wall is all windows, offering grand views of the city, water, and space needle from the second floor. The shop was very clean, the tables were all wiped, and there were no dirty dishes lying around.
There was only one barista working. She was not wearing a uniform or a name tag, and when I ordered, she didnt once look me in the eye. She poured my coffee (I specified a paper cup since I knew I would be leaving) but she didnt offer any information about the roast. I was slightly put off by her, so I didnt ask about it.
Once I got away from the bitter barista, I enjoyed my (not bitter!) coffee, and spent a few minutes admiring the views.
Bauhaus has free internet, so I think I will definitely return to do homework. Bauhaus would also be a nice afternoon retreat to read or chat with a friend. Just beware the unfriendly barista!
PS. If you visit Bauhaus, check out the bathroom--it's cool. Trust me.
Photo courtesy of mokolabs, flickr.com
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