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CU URBAN MARKET & CAFEB+
1117 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
· Cafe
· Central Business District
Creative, budget-friendly downtown cafe with standout cream coffees and matcha, best for grab-and-go rather than lingering.
Why this grade
CU Urban Market & Cafe delivers exceptional coffee and matcha quality with warm, attentive service that builds genuine loyalty among regulars. Limited seating constrains the experience to quick visits rather than lingering, and occasional inconsistency in flavor execution prevents the higher distinction needed for grade A territory. For a downtown cafe, this represents solid neighborhood quality with real specialty appeal.
One caveat: Limited seating; better as grab-and-go than a sit-down cafe
What to order here
- Jeju/Korean Matcha Drinks
- Lotus Biscoff Cream Coffee
- Tiramisu Cream Coffee
What stands out
- Creative flavors that still taste balanced
- Prices that beat nearby cafes
- Kind staff who remember orders
Opening Hours
Monday06:30–19:00
Tuesday06:30–19:00
Wednesday06:30–19:00
Thursday06:30–19:00
Friday06:30–19:00
Saturday06:30–19:00
Sunday08:00–16:00
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