With its industrial décor, secret recesses all over and charmingly dressed-in-black clientele, Bauhaus is a great place to hang out. The coffee is always good; its Chai tea lattes are best-of-breed. Extra points for staying open until 1 a.m.

This store is ground zero for the start of a mini-chain that's made its reputation from opening close to existing coffee places ("Ladro," is Italian for "thief"). Its espresso is pretty darn good and the customers preppy.

A lot of the java served in other small coffee shops around town comes from Vita; why not drink from the source? These roasters serve up a strong, tasty brew at their clean, Capitol Hill locale.

The friendly and unpretentious Diva in Greenwood has got one of the finest cups of joe around. It's surprising how good all of its espresso drinks are — it's second only to Vivace.

Seattle's best coffee is right here, hands down. Well worth the wait — and the attitude — the strict Vivace approach provides the headiest, sweetest espresso you'll find in the Northwest. Its beans, roasted daily, are the best you can buy.

You'll want to linger with the locals in this small but inviting Capitol Hill establishment. The fuel in question is Caffe Vita, and it goes beautifully with Fuel's road-trip decor and free wi-fi.

Javabean's coffee is guaranteed organic, shade-grown and fair-trade — and what's more, it tastes awfully darn good, especially when enjoyed with something from the bakery case or the fantastic "Eggel" breakfast sandwich.

Kapow! is a true asset to its neighborhood. Stop by this renovated storage space for tasty Dillanos coffee, Pop-Tarts and friendly conversation.

Enjoy the Panama's teas, espressos, sandwiches, wireless Internet access and nearly 100 years of history.

Stumptown's coffee is fanfreakingtastic. Hand-roasted from beans obtained from Free Trade farms -- many of which Stumptown founder Duane Sorenson has visited personally, paying many times the set Free Trade price -- this is coffee as meal, with the same range of flavors you expect from gourmet food.

Victrola has really strong coffee and great atmosphere. It's gotten so popular, however, that evening and weekday real estate can be hard to come by.

Your best bet in Pioneer Square is this fun, artsy joint, especially since Torrefazione has gone downhill after being bought out by a chain. Zeitgeist's sandwiches and salads are good for lunch too.

Zoka serves one of the best cups of coffee in a town known for its superlative cup of coffee. It roasts its own beans on-premises, and the baristas are trained to within an inch of their lives.