URL Coffee, more than just a trendy coffee shop on Broadway
In First Hill, URL Coffee is a small cafe where the ceramics, paintings, and design magazines seem effortlessly chosen, and the coffee is worth a visit.
The ceramics, paintings, and shelves full of leafed design magazines don't seem to have been carefully chosen. When there's true good taste, everything fits together naturally, and that's exactly what happens in this place.
The signature drink is the "Walk to Work," an iced latte topped with a sweet cream foam. It sounds simple, but the topping, less thick and sweet than the trendy cheese foam of late, provides a subtle counterpoint to the coffee. Because it's a specialty drink, the coffee flavor still shines through.
If there's a free table (not guaranteed), it's worth ordering something to eat. The ricotta and tomato toast is a good alternative to the avocado toast: the cheese is creamy, has a touch of honey sweetness, and the Seawolf bread holds up well to moisture.
For takeaway, the Beecher's egg sandwich is simple, dressed with a slightly spicy garlic mayonnaise and pickled onion.
Stepping into URL Coffee is like visiting the studio of an architecture student on the cusp of success. The place is informal, welcoming, and full of thoughtful details. There are only a few tables, but most of the seating surrounds a large communal table in the center, creating a homey feel. It's usually quite busy, though it's easier to find a spot when the nearby Seattle University is in session.