May the Espresso Well Never Run Dry...

It's always a treat to see a new cafe open its doors, especially when it's only a few blocks from my house!

Back in March the Blue Saucer Cafe threw their proverbial hat in the ring and started slinging shots for the Maple Leaf/North Seattle masses. Actually, I don't know if the "masses" have started showing up yet. But if the Saucer stays on the path of righteous coffee-making they won't do too bad. They have roots in coffee, as the owner is formally of Hotwire Coffee House. So they may be new to the neighborhood, but their blood flows dark brown. :-)

Blue Saucer is just down the street from Cloud City Coffee House, which may make it difficult for business until customers realize there is a whole different vibe here. It's a bit smaller but with a nicer interior and more welcoming ambience. They serve StumpTown Coffee (free trade, etc.), of who's Columbian blend I am quite a (new) fan.

If you're working on something and need a spot that's a little quieter in the Maple Leaf/Northgate area, check out The Blue Saucer. The music isn't blaring in your ears and the paint isn't peeling off the walls like you might find in some other independent shops.

They're so new they don't have a website yet. So you just have to experience it first-hand if you're in the area.

Right on the corner of 92nd and Roosevelt in Maple Leaf.

- Jay Silver