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Ladede
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Posted Tue Nov 18, 2003, 11:31pm Subject: Roasters in Redmond / Bellevue (and best in Seattle)?

Hi, The only roaster I know in my area would be Peet's (Starbucks doesn't count). What is better out there? I live in Redmond and would like to avoid trips to Seattle to get beans, but I may do that too just to see the difference, so what you recommend in Seattle too (I'll try Vivace)? Thanks, YA

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Posted Wed Nov 19, 2003, 10:19am Subject: Re: Roasters in Redmond / Bellevue (and best in Seattle)?

YA- Of all places to be looking for roasters, you are in the right city! This forum is literally littered with threads and posts about where to go in Seattle. I'm not from there and have only been there twice, but here's a quick list of some great and interesting places to check out. Hines Public Market Coffee Zoka Vivace Lighthouse Caffe D'Arte Cafe Ladro I'm sure that the more experienced and knowledgeable here will add to the list of other great places.

Ladede
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Posted Fri Nov 21, 2003, 12:34am Subject: Re: Roasters in Redmond / Bellevue (and best in Seattle)?

Well the thing is... I don't want to go to Seattle! I want something on the East side to be able to buy fresh beans from without turning it into a 2 hours trip each time... I'll check some of those places (like the ones you mentionned) on occasion bit really Redmond/Bellevue is where I'd like to be able to buy. YA

bordenwk
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Posted Mon Dec 1, 2003, 10:25pm Subject: Re: Roasters in Redmond / Bellevue (and best in Seattle)?

YA: Run, do not walk, to Hines Public Market Coffee on Westlake Ave. in Seattle. Previously mentioned Zoka and Vivace are excellent, as is Caffe Vita. They're worth moving from Redmond to Seattle.

MGM
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Posted Mon Dec 1, 2003, 11:06pm Subject: Re: Roasters in Redmond / Bellevue (and best in Seattle)?

Try Caffe Lusso in Redmond. Philip Meech will actually pull some shots from his different roasts and blend what you like.

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Posted Thu Jun 17, 2004, 10:03pm Subject: Re: Roasters in Redmond / Bellevue (and best in Seattle)?

The list is actually upwards of 30ish Roasters/destination caffe's. :)) I would be happy to give anyone a local historical tour of them!:))

trictle
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Posted Mon Sep 6, 2004, 11:42am Subject: Re: Roasters in Redmond / Bellevue (and best in Seattle)?

Did you ever find any good roasters on the Eastside? Have you tried Victors Coffee & Roasters in Redmond? I haven't, I just saw them today.

SwimmerDave
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Posted Wed Sep 8, 2004, 8:44am
Subject: Re: Roasters in Redmond / Bellevue (and best in Seattle)?

Ladede Said:

Well the thing is... I don't want to go to Seattle! I want something on the East side to be able to buy fresh beans from without turning it into a 2 hours trip each time... I'll check some of those places (like the ones you mentionned) on occasion bit really Redmond/Bellevue is where I'd like to be able to buy.

YA

Posted November 21, 2003 link

Man, I'd _love_ it if I had a decent roaster in the entire city of Atlanta or even in the entire state of Georgia, which is a large part of what's driving me to open my own freakin' place sooner rather than later. Even Atlanta's first roaster (still in business) doesn't use robusta in their espresso blend (they only have 1 !!) and stores their beans in unsealed glass jars that who knows are how many days/weeks old.

For now and the forseeable future, I'll keep roasting my own beans.

craigrow
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Posted Sun Sep 12, 2004, 9:17pm Subject: Re: Roasters in Redmond / Bellevue (and best in Seattle)?

I will second Caffe Lusso. http://www.caffelusso.com

CaffeLusso
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Joined: 17 Nov 2004
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Location: Redmond, Washington
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Posted Wed Nov 17, 2004, 9:57am Subject: Re: Roasters in Redmond / Bellevue (and best in Seattle)?

Hello All, Phil here, Caffe Lusso Coffee Roasters. Thanks for the kind words! Just wanted to invite you all to drop in the Roastery in Redmond if you're in the neighborhood. One curious critter that you will find here (not including me) would be our mid-1970s La Marzocco GS-1 paddle-group machine. I'd be happy to pull you a double ristretto, and it's on me if you mention Coffee Geek (Offer good through 2004)! And if the owners of this site don't mind a quick and shameless plug, we have some fantastic new crop offerings in as well. :-) Cheers, Phil

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