Victrola Coffee Roasters — Restaurant in Seattle

The more complex brewing options are evidently more for show than for real. Knowing I wanted to try something new brewing wise I was trying figure out what to order from the menu display and while chatting with the ordering person the barista looked over and loudly scolded me for taking the menu temporarily off the display in order to figure out the more complex and costly options to order (I ended up ordering a vacuum coffee).

Advertises itself like it's a good place to experiment with coffee and sophisticated with it but it's workers don't know how to handle anything but the most mundane orders and actually attack people for trying to order anything else (it would be nice if they had some readily accessible chalk boards or menu taped down to the ordering counter to doe so) rather than just their one menu they will scold you for trying to order from. When asked what type of coffee I'd like I said I'd prefer non south american and drew a completely blank face from the order taker, who unlike the barista was a least friendly. So I looked at their list and had to prompt her with Ethiopian.

There is absolutely no issue with being a run of the mill coffee place or employing people who only understand how to deal with a run of the mill coffee place, my beef is with advertising yourself as something special and friendly to those who want to experiment or order special coffees and then scolding them for doing so. The bagel cream cheese came in a kraft pack. This while residing next to a wonderful fresh market with some great cheese.

Overated run of the mill coffee place advertising itself as something special. Don't be fooled. Will try some other places in Seattle while here, was hopeful the coffee would be better than Phil's in San Francisco rather than uneducated and overated, come on Seattle! I know I'll find some people that actually know coffee here, but not at Seattle Coffee...

Walking into Victoria Coffee Roasters near Pike Place, I was initially charmed by the stellar playlist setting the vibe. I was in high spirits, eager to enjoy the mesmerizing process of latte art, camera in hand to capture the intricate pour--because, let's be honest, there's something magical about watching milk transform into a fleeting work of art. But that joy fizzled out faster than a flat espresso. The barista, oozing self-important attitude, shot me a look and demanded to know if I was filming her after enthusiastically thanking her. Let's be clear: my lens was trained on the latte pour, not her unwarranted ego. The sheer nerve of assuming she was the star of my shot was laughable, especially in a place swarming with tourists snapping pics of everything from flying fish to street performers. This is Pike Place, if I said yes, would she ask for a bigger tip? That single interaction turned the whole experience bitter. The coffee itself? Decent, but nothing special enough to justify the haughty vibe. It's as if the staff thinks they're gracing you with their presence by serving a wildly overpriced latte. The irony is rich: a coffee shop in the heart of Seattle's tourist hub acting like it's too good for the crowd that keeps it afloat. Save your energy and your dollars. There are plenty of other spots in Seattle with better brews and zero attitude. Skip this pretentious pitstop. Note to self, NEVER...

Parking: I stopped by on a Sunday morning. I also went on the opening day which was a Saturday. Finding street parking is probably very difficult on a Sunday when parking is free. Something to keep in mind if you are driving here.

Coffee: The coffee they use for their espresso is a little on the acidic side. I’ve had Americano from Cascade coffee works before and i liked it but straight up espresso seemed too acidic. For any milk based drinks, it doesn’t really matter what coffee is used, does it?

I also tried on of their slow bar coffees from Kenya. Chose the Chemex method of brewing and that coffee is so flavorful and not bitter that you forget you are drinking coffee. Love it. I recommend trying their slow bar coffees. Also, you get to sit and watch and chat with your barista while your coffee is being brewed.

Seating: Not a lot, I’d say about ten-ish tables of which five-ish were two people tables. Some bar style seating at the slow bar.

Food: Tried the chocolate croissant (It’s dark chocolate). It was...