Seattle is justifiably famous for its coffee, but that fame is bundled up with a specific era of coffee. When people think of Seattle coffee they think Starbucks and Espresso Vivace popularizing espresso, they think dark roasts, coffee shops with “java” in the name, Frasier Crane hanging out at the fictional Café Nervosa. The city is still home to more than its fair share of old-school roasteries and coffee shops, many of them still putting out dark-roasted beans and embracing grunge-era aesthetics. But while the past is fun to visit, don’t forget about the future—arguably the best coffee shops in Seattle are the most forward-looking. 860 Yesler Way | Yesler TerraceTucked away in Yesler Terrace is an oasis of color and brightness.