Cafe Allegro

Seattle's Original Espresso Bar. Est 1975

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.

08/05/2024

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

07/09/2024

Pour of the day, though may we suggest iced for this weather? 🥵🥤

06/20/2024

You know what they say

06/13/2024

Happy Pride! 🩷❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

06/07/2024

Congrats class of 2024! What a joy to see you in your caps and gowns and meet your families coming from near and far. We hope you learned a thing or two in these walls or with our coffee. And wherever your path takes you, don't forget to visit! 🎓🎉

05/18/2024

We're so excited to see you that we're offering up a little deal! Happy street fair!

05/15/2024

Looking forward to seeing you this weekend for the U District's longest tradition! We'll be serving up refreshing bevs and a little respite from the Ave crowds!

05/11/2024

We love you a-latte!

05/01/2024

Midweek pick-me-ups served here!

04/27/2024

Thanks to everyone who has come out and made our first Boba Fest a success! 🧋

04/25/2024

This Saturday, for one day only! We've been perfecting our recipe and can't wait to share it with you! 🧋

03/29/2024

Don't miss the final weekend of the 🌸 Views best enjoyed with a Cherry Blossom Latte

Photos from Cafe Allegro's post 03/15/2024

🚨New shirt alert!🚨 From your friendly neighborhood tourist location - whether you're a local or a visitor, declare your Seattle coffee history knowledge with this nostalgic "lousy shirt!"

Designed by local artist and sign painter Tom Blainey, and printed on heavyweight 100% US cotton Hanes Beefy-Ts. $25, in store only, and comes with a free sticker for a limited time!

03/12/2024

It was one of our goals this year to bring you all new, interesting, and seasonal coffees. We'll always love our flagship roasts, but even this old dog can learn new tricks!

So we present to you our Spring Blend - a perfectly balanced and supremely sippable blend of honey process Costa Rican and organic Huehuetenago coffees. Stop by the cafe to try a cup on drip or pick up some beans to take home 💮

02/29/2024

It's Leap Day, or as we like to think about it, a bonus day to enjoy a coffee ☕

02/27/2024

A very happy birthday to our resident Francophile, fashionista, and barista extroidinaire, Marlo 🌹✨

02/23/2024

Celebrating the much anticipated return of sun soaked afternoons upstairs 🌞

02/14/2024

What's sweeter than a mocha coupled with a pink cookie? 💝 Our love for all of you ❣️

02/08/2024

Give them what they really want this Valentine's ☕️ 🌹

02/05/2024

Making room for some new inventory 👀

Classic "Where The Hell is Allegro" and Allegro sign tees are on sale, in store only, while supplies last! 👕

12/22/2023

Happy holidays to you and yours from all of us at Cafe Allegro ❣️

12/20/2023

We have the best staff ever! Just a few more days to visit them ❤️ Gentle reminder that we will be closed beginning Saturday 12/23 through the new year. So come grab a final holiday beverage and stock up on some beans to make coffee at home for the break ☕️

Our online store will also be closed during this time and deadline to place an online order will be Friday 12/22 at 9 am

Photos from Cafe Allegro's post 12/14/2023

Stop by the cafe and pick up our Coffee Lover's Gift Pack! Perfect for your family member with the discerning pallete, or open it up and spread the coffee cheer among the whole house's stockings.

Includes four 6 oz taster bags of our bestselling Original Espresso and our 3 seasonal roasts. A $30 value for only $20!

12/04/2023

Introducing Cafe Allegro holiday gift sets! 🎁 All wrapped up and ready to stick under the tree 🎄

First up, the Cafe Lover's Pack. Prefect for your bestie that's *always* at Allegro. The Cafe Lover's Pack comes with everything pictured - a 12 oz Miir Allegro travel mug, a $10 gift card, and 3 Allegro stickers. A $33 value for only $24.95!

Available in store only. And keep your eyes peeled for tomorrow's holiday set 👀

11/30/2023

Always love the way our neighors' foliage frames our alleyway cafe so nicely 🍂

Photos from Cafe Allegro's post 11/24/2023

Always a pleasure to be featured in Seattle's only newspaper! Thanks for the write up

We're closed today to deal with our turkey hangovers but we'll be right back to the cozy of it all tomorrow!

11/21/2023

Whether you need a host gift, the perfect compliment to your Thanksgiving dessert table, or you're the family member that's not allowed in the kitchen, we think our seasonal coffees by the bag will be perfect for you!

Estate grown and honey processed Costa Rican available as a single origin- notes of stone fruit and pecans. Or our holiday blend which also features organically grown Guatemalan beans, for a buttery smooth coffee with hints of green apple and warming spices. Available in store and online!

11/13/2023

Our new Spiced Dark Chocolate Mocha! The perfect bevy for the transition from Fall to winter 🍂☕️

Photos from Cafe Allegro's post 11/03/2023

A new month means new art up at the cafe! This time from our talented long time friend and customer, .art Come check it out!

10/27/2023

Our frighteningly full pastry case is waiting for you to get your Friday treat! 🥐🧡

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Our Story

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.

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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

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