For those who’ve spent any time in any respect on queer TikTok, you most likely already know that lavender lattes—particularly iced with oat milk—are broadly thought of the gayest espresso order round. I have been ingesting this stylish sapphic beverage since I first encountered it at a restaurant in Tacoma in 2013, however it’s been powerful to search out till not too long ago, so I am happy to see it proliferating throughout Seattle menus as of late. Listed here are seven favorites that I’ve discovered, in case you need to rejoice Pleasure Month with some floral refreshments.
Cafe Flora
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and The Flora Bakehouse
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The vegetarian haven Cafe Flora and its bakery sibling are each serving up a “Lavender Fields Latte,” that includes native uncooked honey infused with fragrant lavender buds—probably the most cottagecore beverage potential, should you ask me.
Madison Valley, Beacon Hill
Dough Pleasure
After all, Sean Willis and Christopher Ballard’s whimsical, queer joy-fueled vegan doughnut store, which debuted a brand new location in Ballard final month, presents an ordinary lavender latte, made with espresso from the additionally queer-owned Fulcrum Espresso Roasters
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. However in addition they have a number of lavender-flavored power drinks to maintain you dancing to brat on the membership all evening lengthy, together with the “Lavender Powerpuff” (a “naturally caffeinated” glowing lavender drink) and the “Blackberry Lavender White Lotus.” I ordered the latter whereas choosing up treats for our delight treats tasting
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and thought it was a pleasant afternoon pick-me-up.
Ballard, Capitol Hill, West Seattle
Gasoline Espresso
The native espresso chain calls their “Lavender Haze,” a latte with lavender syrup and a touch of bergamot, a “calming, beautiful spring celebration match for a bumblebee,” and I am inclined to agree. I attempted it iced and beloved the refined, refined contact of citrus that bergamot added to the floral taste.
Capitol Hill, Montlake, Wallingford
Ghost Notice Espresso
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The Capitol Hill cafe Ghost Notice Espresso is one among my favourite locations to go for a elaborate beverage—they deal with their menu gadgets like cocktails, with complicated taste profiles and additions like chai-spiced honey, smoked grapefruit rosemary syrup, and spiced chocolate bitters. Unsurprisingly, they create that very same stage of care to their rose lavender latte, that includes their house-made syrup (which will be added to any drink).
Capitol Hill
Peloton
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The Central District’s convivial cafe/bar/bicycle store Peloton (no affiliation with the faddish train bike) presents a main instance of Seattle at its most interesting: espresso, group, and biking tradition, multi functional cozy location. In addition they have a strong seasonal “Lavender Haze” latte that I’ve loved many occasions alongside my different real love, their well-known breakfast burrito.
Central District
Seasmith
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This not too long ago opened espresso store from Matthew Wendland, the proprietor of Burien Press
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, Moonshot Espresso
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, and Fable
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, presents a “Lavender Blossom” latte honed over years of trial and error, made with “lavender flower, a contact of vanilla, and our desires come true.” If espresso’s not your factor, you may as well get the fragile lavender blossom syrup in a matcha latte or in a glowing soda with house-made toasted lemonade.
Capitol Hill
Shikorina Pastries
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Pastry Venture
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alum Hana Yohannes’ natural, sustainable bakeshop on Capitol Hill is principally a lavender latte come to life—the door (underneath an indication that claims “you deserve a candy little deal with”) is painted lavender, the lovable decor has lavender accents, and a lesbian flag is proudly displayed on the wall, whereas a soundtrack of Chappell Roan performs within the background. Get the honey lavender latte or lavender lemonade and pair it with one of many selfmade pop tarts.
Capitol Hill
