Q.E.D. Coffee, Leschi
11 people recommendvia r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle, r/espresso11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Q.E.D. Coffee, and a few praise its espresso drinks, such as a cortado and a mocha. Commenters call the shop on 31st Avenue South either Mt. Baker or Leschi; three rate it highly, and one describes outdoor benches with a view over the water across the road. One finds it harder to reach.
Address
QED Coffee, 1418 31st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
At a glance
- Best for
- Specialty coffee
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Other places on this map closest to Q.E.D. Coffee, Leschi, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/irastaz in r/Seattle · Sep 2026consistency
Says QED is the only nearby shop that reliably makes a good cortado.
- Recommendsu/JoyMultiplication in r/Seattle · May 2026taste
Says QED is tasty, though harder for them to reach.
- Recommendsu/snoopgod22 in r/AskSeattle · May 2026ambience
Suggests QED for its outdoor benches and water view across the street.
- Recommendsu/Preezy24 in r/Seattle · Jun 2025taste
Recently tried QED and says they like it.
- Recommendsu/CorrectInfluence2936 in r/Seattle · Oct 2026consistency
Says QED reliably makes great coffee on visits to its Mt. Baker location and praises its mochas.
- Recommendsu/seatownquilt-N-plant in r/Seattle · Sep 2026taste
Says they worked near a QED and regularly ordered its Mischief drink on Fridays.
- Recommendsu/MrTortilla in r/Seattle · Sep 2026taste
Says QED is very good and once rode transit to its Mt. Baker location.
- Recommendsu/Revolutionary_Egg486 in r/Seattle · Jul 2025
Also suggests QED as an option.
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- Recommendsu/justryingmybest99 in r/Seattle · Jun 2025
Says the Mount Baker ridge location is very hard to top.
- Recommendsu/Willow_Puppy in r/espresso · Apr 2024
Visited a few years back; left a lasting impression and was excellent.
- Recommendsu/kakdin147 in r/AskSeattle · May 2026taste
Seconds the QED pick and praises its espresso shots.
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