Paradise Espresso — Restaurant in Tukwila

TL;DR I recommend this location based on the quality of the coffee and the customer service. Look for Mina 3 - 8PM most weekdays.

Be aware that this is a bikini barista stand (unique to Washington state) so the drinks are expensive ($10), a generous tip is expected, there are strict rules on behavior to protect the safety of the workers, and the wait between each customer can be 5-10 minutes. In return, if the vibes are right, you get a good conversation, eye candy, positive attention from an attractive woman, and a tasty drink. This is obviously different than your average Starbucks, but for those that that find value in the positives, it can be a great experience. You can keep it business-only and just talk about coffee and the weather but personally, I use to practice flirting in an environment where it's expected and appreciated.

The best barista here, in my experience, is Mina. She makes the tastiest coffee, is the hottest, and knows how to make you feel special. She's very good at driving the conversation if you're on the shy side, like me, and she treated me well and accommodated my complicated order even though I wasn't a regular. She's funny, has a warm aura, and seems to genuinely enjoys the exhibitionism aspect of the job because she puts on a very hot show.

Pros: All drinks cost the same so you can get the equivalent of a $15 Starbucks drink for $10 Complimentary dog treats & pup cup High quality espresso machine Clean Wide selection of syrups & sweeteners Close to the airport

Cons:

No menu so but you can ask the barista for recommendations. 18+ only The location is kind of sketchy with people on drugs wandering around but I haven't seen...

I can't tell you what the atmosphere or coffee at this location is like, because I never got to actually buy anything.

I showed up at around 7pm walked into the nearby convenience store to grab something, and when I came out someone had pulled up to the stand. While I am perfectly happy to wait my turn, I ended up waiting awkwardly for 30+ minutes before giving up and leaving, with no doubt in my mind the same person will be parked in front of the stand talking with the barista until it closed at 8.

If you have absolutely 0 intention of taking any more customers for a night, go ahead and shut off your big OPEN sign. IT would have saved me 30 minutes and the stand an awful review.

Hopefully the other baristas at this stand have better work ethic and respect for their customers.

I went out of my way to go to this stand as it was a holiday and it was on of the few open, and despite that I got absolutely nothing but wasted time, gas, and an awful mood at being snubbed by someone who refused to do...

Dropped in earlier today just for a water because I forgot mine at home. I never leave reviews like this because I love supporting our local stands and I’ve come here a good handful of times as it is convenient and close to where I get my eyebrows done. Asked for a water & the girl charged me $4... Just for a WATER. I’ve worked in the coffee industry for years and with a variety of people to know that she’s obviously way overcharged to make due for tips. Maybe it was a slow day or people don’t tip well there, but hopefully it was worth it because I won’t...