This blog was originally published in 2021. It was last updated in June 2026.
Sure, we have endless hot coffee and cold brew for you at Workhorse Coworking, but we sometimes like to change it up and get ourselves a fancy drink. Plus, who would we be if we didn’t encourage you to get out and support our beautiful little community? Stretching your legs is an important part of your day, and coffee walks add to the enjoyment. They also help your brain to focus on problems you’ve been trying to solve for hours because your brain can switch off and rest while you move your legs—seriously! It’s science.
The Best Coffee Shops in Edmonds
Workhorse Coworking is within walking distance of more than half a dozen wonderful little local shops and cafes in downtown Edmonds for you to get an extra caffeine boost, grab a pastry, check out rotating art, and meet other locals. They all have their own specialties and are all worth experiencing. If you’re wondering if we missed adding Starbucks to this, we didn’t. There is a Starbucks in downtown Edmonds, and the people who work there are wonderfully gracious, but you can have Starbucks anytime anywhere. What you’ll read about below are our local spots, all a very short walk from Edmonds’s first and only coworking community.
Waterfront Coffee
Edmonds’s oldest coffee shop, right in front of the ferry terminal, recently got a facelift. Under new management since the fall of 2020, it offers pastries from Macrina Bakery, a bevy of specialty drinks (in addition to all the staples you expect), seasonal specials, sandwiches, and even ice cream! They have gorgeous rotating art as well. Sit outside and people-watch while you sip. You will not be disappointed!
The Red Twig Cafe and Bakery
If you read our downtown Edmonds lunches roundup, you’ve seen The Red Twig before—and we can promise you, you’ll see it again. They roast their own beans (available for purchase), make incredible pastries, homemade granola bars, cinnamon rolls, and a bunch of gluten-free options. They also have great rotating, seasonal specials—don’t sleep on their Chai Tea Latte or Vegan Bulletproof Coffee (a mixture of coffee, coconut oil, hemp milk, and cinnamon—trust). And be sure to check their Instagram often for their latest drool-worthy concoctions.
Stillhouse Coffee
On the corner of 5th and Main in Main Street Commons, Stillhouse brings a bright, beautiful light to the Edmonds coffee scene. Try one of their Chai flights, take home some freshly roasted beans from their namesake line, hang out in an Adirondack chair while you sip, or pop by the to-go window while you’re out walking your dog. And, don’t forget to check out their latest featured artist while you’re there!
Cafe Louvre
One of the biggest draws of Cafe Louvre (originally Tully’s if you’re an Edmonds original) is its plaza where friends and strangers alike gather and chat. Many business relationships have started at this cafe! Aside from their great hot and cold coffee and tea drinks, they also have Italian Sodas, which are always a fun treat for your kiddos when they visit you at the “office!” They offer solid smoothies here, too, if you need to refuel after walking down the hill from your Barre3 class (ask us about getting five free classes with your Workhorse Coworking membership).
Walnut Street Coffee
Walnut Street has been a downtown staple for nearly twenty years, and boy, do we love visiting them! Their vegan breakfast burritos are insanely delicious and they often carry donuts from our favorite Seattle staple, Mighty-O. Outside of their quick, friendly service (and excellent cappuccinos), you’ll love the big garage door they keep open on warm-weather days. They, too, feature local, rotating art, and we’d venture to say they have the coolest merch in town.
While Edmonds may be this popular shop’s fifth location, they’re making us feel as special as their first love: hand-crafted syrups made in-house, a super-friendly team, a bright space that spills out onto a very cute patio, rotating specials, and an irresistible cortado flight. Visible is more than a coffee shop. Yes, it’s a gathering place, but it also scoops gelato and pours beer and wine. No matter what kind of liquid (or frozen) treat you’re hankering for, it’s likely they’ll have it. And they’ll be super excited to serve it to you.
Il Viale Espresso Bar
Embed yourself in la dolce vita at Il Viale Espresso Bar. Whether you sit inside, outside, or order at the to-go window, you will taste a little bit of Italy just by being near this new espresso bar on 5th. While their focus is on gorgeously European espressos presented in cute glassware, they even offer delicious go-tos like a Neko—espresso, vanilla, cinnamon, orange peel, and half and half.
Top Pot
You haven’t lived until you’ve had one of Top Pot’s Ovaltine Lattes. It is a decadent treat worth experiencing. While the company is best known for its donuts, it also offers an excellent cup of joe. They hand-roast their beans in small batches and, honestly, coffee and donuts are better together, so you might as well get both while you’re there. Bonus: They have a drive-thru window right by the ferry! Don’t forget your punch card.
Perfectly positioned inside the Edmonds Waterfront Center, CommonGrounds makes a great cuppa, and they’re willing to serve it from their beachside walk-up window. You may have noticed that there aren’t a ton of great, affordable lunches in Edmonds, but this is a place where you can grab a meaty sandwich with your drink and feel nicely satiated. Plus, you can eat that sandwich while breathing salty air and watching the ferry come and go. Did we mention they also scoop gelato? Yeah. ChatGPT would call this one a “hidden gem.”
Which Coffee Shop is Your Favorite in Edmonds WA?
So! Now that you’re armed with all of the best coffee shops in Edmonds, WA take yourself on a tour of all of them and tell us your favorite things to order at each one. Keep walking, keep trying, and keep the conversation going!
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Check out our other favorite eats in Edmonds!
- The Best Breakfast Restaurants in Downtown Edmonds
- The Best Brunch Restaurants in Downtown Edmonds
- The Best Dinners in Downtown Edmonds
- The Best Food Catering in Edmonds
- The Best Happy Hour Spots in Downtown Edmonds
- Our Picks for the Best Lunches in Downtown Edmonds, WA
- The Workhorse Guide to The Best Ice Cream in Edmonds
