Misplaced within the thickets of historic espresso weblog lore you’ll discover at the least one undeniable fact: Sprudge Media Community was based within the metropolis of Seattle, Washington. And although now based mostly elsewhere, we’ve at all times acquired a candy and smooth spot for espresso bars and low tradition within the metropolis that first blog-birthed us. Which is why we’re thrilled to test in on a brand new espresso store within the Blue Ridge neighborhood—on town’s northern edge, simply previous the attractive seashores of Golden Gardens Park. That is Blue Ridge Espresso Home.

The 2025 Construct-Outs of Espresso is sponsored by Pacific Barista Sequence, La Marzocco, Ceado, and Dona.

As advised to Sprudge by Ashleigh Root.

For individuals who aren’t acquainted, will you inform us about your organization?

Blue Ridge Espresso Home is a family-owned cafe positioned in Seattle’s Blue Ridge neighborhood. Constructed on the positioning of the unique neighborhood realty workplace, our area has been lovingly reimagined as a welcoming spot for espresso, connection, and group. We serve thoughtfully sourced espresso with care and intention—as a result of we consider the most effective espresso brings folks collectively.

Are you able to inform us a bit in regards to the new area?

The brand new Blue Ridge Espresso Home is greater than only a espresso store—it’s a gathering place lovingly crafted throughout the bones of a 1932 constructing that after served as a neighborhood realty workplace. Nestled within the coronary heart of Seattle’s Blue Ridge neighborhood, this area has been thoughtfully revived to replicate the character and allure of the group it serves. We labored with native designers, architects, and contractors to breathe new life into the unique construction, reusing authentic supplies wherever doable and honoring the constructing’s roots whereas making it protected, useful, and exquisite for right this moment.

Inside, you’ll discover a cozy inside that looks like a cross between your favourite neighborhood cafe and a welcoming lounge. The structure encourages connection—between households, neighbors, and longtime buddies. We’ve constructed each element with intention, from the vintage-inspired furnishings and finishes that really feel timeless however approachable. Simply down the road are the group swimming pool, native parks, and baseball fields, making us a pure cease for households and neighbors all through the day. With a bus cease on the nook and regular foot site visitors, it’s the proper place to decelerate, sip one thing fantastic, and keep awhile.

What’s your strategy to espresso?

Our strategy to espresso is rooted in simplicity, high quality, and group. We consider nice espresso ought to really feel each particular and acquainted—one thing you sit up for every day, and one thing that brings folks collectively. That’s why we’ve partnered with True North Espresso Roasters, a neighborhood roaster whose integrity and values match our personal.

True North sources from small, family-owned farms, usually working with the identical producers 12 months after 12 months. Their inexperienced espresso curator has long-standing relationships with farmers and processing mills, permitting for full traceability from harvest all the way in which to the ports of Seattle and Oakland. Extra importantly, they pay nicely above truthful commerce pricing—selecting direct sourcing based mostly on cup high quality and long-term relationships quite than third-party labels. It’s a considerate, people-first strategy that ends in coffees we really feel genuinely proud to serve.

Whether or not it’s a traditional drip, a creamy oat milk latte, or your first dive into single-origin espresso, we’re right here to verify each cup feels intentional, welcoming, and deeply scrumptious.

Any machines, coffees, particular tools lined up?

We’re sourcing all of our tools by means of La Marzocco, which looks like a full-circle second since they’re based mostly proper right here in Seattle. Their craftsmanship, design, and reliability are unmatched—and as a neighborhood store with a deep love for this metropolis, it means quite a bit to accomplice with an organization that’s rooted in our personal yard.

We’ll be utilizing a La Marzocco Linea PB espresso machine paired with a full suite of Mahlkönig grinders to make sure consistency and high quality in each shot. We’re additionally excited to function a chilly brew system developed and patented by True North Espresso Roasters.

From day one, our objective has been to create a bar circulate that helps each barista ease and buyer connection—deliberately designed, superbly useful, and constructed to final.

How is your mission contemplating sustainability?

Sustainability for us is about making considerate, lasting selections—each in how we construct and the way we function. Whereas we had initially hoped to protect and reuse a lot of the 1932 construction, we in the end discovered that it was too deteriorated to soundly stay intact. Nonetheless, wherever doable, we rigorously salvaged supplies—authentic partitions, woodwork, and character particulars—that at the moment are being thoughtfully re-integrated into the brand new area.

We’re sourcing high-quality, sturdy tools designed to final and selecting supplies and finishes that may maintain up over time. On the espresso facet, our roaster, True North, is deeply dedicated to moral sourcing, paying nicely above truthful commerce costs and constructing long-term relationships with farmers, which helps a extra sustainable and equitable espresso provide chain.

In our each day operations, we’ll be utilizing recyclable disposable cups and making intentional selections to scale back pointless waste wherever we will. Whereas we might not test each “inexperienced” field, we’re targeted on constructing one thing that’s respectful of the previous, conscious of our affect, and designed to serve our neighborhood for many years to come back.

What’s your hopeful goal opening date/month?

Late August – Early September 2025

Are you working with craftspeople, architects, and/or creatives that you just’d like to say?

Sure! Our architect is Workshop 315, our designer is Hyrel Mathias Interiors, our contractor is Orr Restoration & Rework, our Panorama Designer and Builder is Sage and Stone, our Branding Developer is Hannah Phillips Studio, and we’re additionally working with Laila Ghambari for consulting providers. It takes a village! 🙂

Thanks!

The 2025 Construct-Outs of Espresso is sponsored by Pacific Barista Sequence, La Marzocco, Ceado, and Dona.