Coffee Crawl & VIP Morning in Pike Place Market
Description
Our guides are not just ordinary tour guides; they are seasoned chefs with extensive culinary expertise, offering a unique perspective. Their background in the industry gives them a profound appreciation for the small businesses we choose to spotlight during our tours. . Our bites are a medley of breakfast treats, and for those who prefer alternatives to coffee, we've got you covered. The concluding hour of our market tours is a truly magical moment, as it marks the awakening of the market for the day, providing an unforgettable experience for our visitors. Eat Seattle is permitted and licensed by the Pike Place Market PDA to operate tours in the Pike Place Historical District. The PDA requires any business or person conducting tours within it’s properties and in the public areas of the historical district to be pre-approved and to have a license for this activity.
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Itinerary
Enjoy several small coffee tastings in Pike Place Market
honey bunches cold brew and a scone (non caffeinated beverages available upon request)
Take in the beautiful view before heading into indi chocolate
We will swing by the guys who throw the fish as they get set up for the day
Try Ethopian coffee that is freshly roasted and brewed along with a magical lentil sambusa
Ready for the best waffle in town! This makes the perfect breakfast item
We spend the last hour exploring Pike Place Market and tasting small bites while the market sets up for the day. Stops include the famous Daily Dozen, Los Agaves, Aditi Chai, indi chocolate and a couple more treats
We enter Pike Place Market with indi. Eric does a classic pourover demo and cookie. Fulcrum coffee is served (non caffeinated beverages available upon request)
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- In the event of a non-appearance for any reason, we regret to inform you that rescheduling or refunding will not be feasible.
- Not recommended for guests who are gluten free
Reviews(88)
Fun light-hearted and very friendly tour guide. Willing to answer any questions. Would recommend to anyone who loves coffee and learning about brewing styles and history
Thank you, Eric! We are thrilled to hear you had a fun, light-hearted tour learning about coffee history and brewing styles with Chef Eric. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Erik was a tremendous guide. His knowledge of the history and brewing of coffee was fantastic. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much! We are thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time learning about coffee history and brewing with Chef Eric. We truly appreciate your high recommendation!
Chef Eric was very personable, friendly and interesting. Fun tour. Lots of samples and the food was very good
Thank you so much, Eric! We are thrilled to hear you had a fun coffee crawl and enjoyed the delicious samples with Chef Eric. We truly appreciate you taking the time to join us!
It was wonderful learned so much about coffee and pike place
A few things I wish I knew before booking: this is much more of a general coffee history walking tour than a curated Seattle coffee experience. Our guide was very friendly, and we did learn quite a bit about international coffee history. We were also served a few treats along the way that were delicious, and I was genuinely grateful for those samples! But I think it's important for people to know that at each coffee stop, you're served a small cup of black coffee. Our guide actually carried around a to-go cup of half and half for anyone who didn't want to drink it black. And this is really where the tour lost me. I can buy Ethiopian black coffee anywhere. I came on a Seattle coffee tour because I wanted something that felt local, or at least had some local flair. I wanted to know why we were visiting these specific shops, what they were known for, how they developed their signature drinks, or taste something unique to them. On other food tours I've done, you often hear directly from the shop owners, chefs, or employees. In this case, even having the barista tell us their favorite part about working there or their favorite drink on the menu would have added so much personality. We had virtually no interaction with the people actually working at the shops. Indi Chocolate is a great example. There was so much information around the shop about their fair trade products and coffee, and I would have loved to hear an employee talk about that or explain what makes Indi special. Instead, we came into shops, sipped black coffee, had a little treat, and then left. There were no personal stories or real connection to the businesses we were visiting. For the price, I was honestly disappointed. You could absolutely create your own coffee shop crawl, order the drinks and treats each shop is actually known for, talk to a few baristas, and probably save money in the process. I don't feel the guided portion added enough beyond having a friendly guide and learning some general coffee history. If you're really interested in international coffee history and enjoy tasting black coffee, you may love this. But if you're expecting a curated look at Seattle's unique coffee culture and local specialties, I would probably skip it. Sadly, I wouldn't recommend this one based on the cost and overall experience.
We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve how we present our tours. Our coffee crawl is designed as an educational history walk focused on tasting black coffee to highlight origin notes. However, we understand you expected a more curated look at signature drinks and local shop culture, and we will use your comments to refine the experience.
Incredible tour! It’s obvious that a lot of thought was put into it, and every stop offered something a little different. I loved the small bites that went with each coffee, and ended up swinging back to a couple of stops after the tour.
Scott is a wealth of knowledge and so funny. We loved his humor and take on things around the city. The coffee we tasted satisfied all taste buds. The breakfast items were delicious also. Best part of this particular crawl was starting off early and beating the crowds. We got a good feel of Pike Place Market before people started arriving. Scott alone is worth the price of admission.
Thank you for the fantastic review! We are so glad you loved beating the crowds and tasting the delicious morning coffee and breakfast items. Chef Scott always loves sharing his humor and knowledge, and we appreciate your wonderful recommendation!
Engaging tour filled with information about coffee and a bit of history of the area thrown in. Perfect amount of time at each stop. Highly recommend.
Tour took us to 4 different eateries /coffee houses. The focus was Coffee including different origins, preparation and tastes. Guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history of coffee and varieties. He was interesting and made the tour enjoyable.
Scott was so fun!! We had such a good time with him as our guide. He’s a great storyteller and very knowledgeable about Seattle + the history of coffee. The coffee and treats were awesome too. Perfect for coffee nerds or beginners alike! I would highly recommend!
Hi Lillian, thank you for the highly recommended review! We're so glad you had a fun time with Scott and enjoyed his storytelling, coffee knowledge, and the awesome treats. Whether you're a coffee nerd or a beginner, we're thrilled it was the perfect experience for you!
