Moore Coffee is a small chain of coffee shops based in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1][2] The Latino-owned business was established by Lupe Chavez in 2011. There are two shops in Seattle and a third in Burien.

Moore Coffee
Interior of the original shop on 2nd Avenue in Seattle in 2024
Restaurant information
Established2011 (2011)
Owner(s)Lupe Chavez
StateWashington
CountryUnited States

Description

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Moore Coffee is a small chain of coffee shops in Seattle; the original operates in the building that houses the Moore Theatre and hotel at the intersection of 2nd and Virginia.[3] The Stranger has said the Latino-owned shop has a "colorful Mexico City-style decor".[4]

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Among coffee drinks is a crema de leche latte with cajeta (caramelized and sweetened goat milk), a Nutella mocha, a Mocha Diablo (with chili); other latte varieties include horchata, matcha, Pumpkin Spice,[5] taro, and turmeric.[6][7] The Cafe Madrid is made with condensed milk.[8] According to Eater Seattle, lattes have "intricate cartoon-like animal latte art, making for some distinctly adorable-looking beverages".[7]

Moore Coffee also serves food. The menu includes breads, muffins, tamales, and waffles.[8]

History

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Exterior of the shop of Stewart Street, Seattle (2023)

Lupe Chavez opened Moore Coffee in 2011, as an homage to a former coffee shop in the Moore Theatre building.[7] The shop underwent a resdesign in 2021.[9]

A third location opened in Burien, Washington.[8]

Reception

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The Not for Tourists Guide to Seattle says, "Nutella latte. Need I say Moore?"[10] In 2019, Eater Seattle's Gabe Guarente said, "Instagrammable lattes and large breakfast sandwiches are the draw at this cozy spot... The line can get packed right before the workday, so best to scout it out beforehand."[11] The Daily Hive included Moore Coffee in a 2020 list of Seattle's twelve best coffee shops.[12] In 2021, the website's Alyssa Therrien included the business in a list of the city's seven best eateries for matcha drinks,[13] and seven places for pumpkin spice lattes other than Starbucks.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Moore Coffee - Seattle, WA | Review & What to Eat". Roadfood. Archived from the original on 2022-11-29. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  2. ^ "Most popular coffee in downtown Seattle". The Tacoma Ledger. 2016-11-29. Archived from the original on 2024-05-22. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  3. ^ "Hidden coffee shop is worth discovering". king5.com. 2016-06-08. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  4. ^ Huygen, Meg van. "Where to Get Great Coffee in Seattle That Isn't Starbucks". The Stranger. Archived from the original on 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  5. ^ a b "7 places to get pumpkin spice lattes in Seattle that aren't Starbucks | Dished". Daily Hive. Archived from the original on 2023-05-19. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  6. ^ "What to eat in and around Seattle today: Moore Coffee Seattle | Dished". Daily Hive. 2020-07-12. Archived from the original on 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  7. ^ a b c DeJoy, Mark (2024-07-02). "Instead of Going on Vacation, Go Out to Eat at These Fantastic Downtown Restaurants". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2024-07-09. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  8. ^ a b c "The cutest of latte art comes to Burien at Moore Coffee Shop's newest location". king5.com. 2019-05-03. Archived from the original on 2019-05-04. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  9. ^ Huygen, Meg van. "Where to Celebrate Iced Coffee Season, For Those Who Observe". The Stranger. Archived from the original on 2023-05-28. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  10. ^ Not for Tourists:
  11. ^ Guarente, Gabe (2019-11-11). "Sounders Victory Parade: Where to Eat, Get Coffee, and Continue to Party". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  12. ^ "12 best coffee shops to visit in Seattle | Dished". Daily Hive. 2020-09-03. Archived from the original on 2022-11-16. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  13. ^ "7 of the best places to get delicious matcha drinks in Seattle | Dished". Daily Hive. Archived from the original on 2024-01-08. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
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