"Monorail Espresso has been a classic since 1980, and this little walk-up window should be on your shortlist of Downtown coffee shops that make it worth spending time Downtown. While it’s best used as a quick stop before checking out the waterfront, there's a roomy picnic table set up right in the middle of the sidewalk for stalling those plans by 15 minutes. Just remember two things: they charge if you need directions (“Where is Nordstrom?” will run you $1.25) and don’t forget to order a chubbie—a cakey chocolate chip cookie the size of a tennis ball." - aimee rizzo, gabe guarente
Nate Watters