afternoon at the cafe

I love cafes that let you linger for hours at a time, with no pressure to evacuate your seat just because you've stopped ordering. Cafe Presse in Capitol Hill is one such cafe - we got there for a late lunch and stayed there til dusk, with nary a person bothering us other than to occasionally ask if we needed anything. They have a limited menu, but I have yet to be disappointed by anything I've ordered. Even their plain baguettes with butter are delicious.  It's great for a cheap weekend meal (brunch dishes for $5!) or a cozy afternoon of reading/working alongside a good cup of coffee (and cookies!). They have a great selection of reading material for sale too, if you find yourself without a book. As an added bonus, they are connected to Stumptown Coffee next door if you need a change of ambience or want to caffeinate further :)

Cafe Presse
1117 12th Ave
Seattle
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