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Some cities have distinct reputations. Think New York City. Pizza comes to mind. Think Memphis. We bet rock and roll comes up. Think Philadelphia. Without a doubt your mouth just watered thinking about cheeseteak. And Seattle? You guessed it. It’s all about coffee.
The café culture here is unlike any other; it’s a mecca for caffeine fanatics. There's one little place in particular you might know. The first Starbucks (named after the chief mate in Moby-Dick) began in Pike Place Market as a hole-in-the-wall roastery. Now it’s a huge deal with more than 10,000 locations worldwide. Even so the original storefront still attracts loyal locals as well as the most diehard, java-loving tourists.
If Starbucks is a little too mainstream for your taste buds, don’t worry. The Emerald City has a coffee shop for everyone. Doctors looking for a vintage coffeehouse should swing by Bauhaus Coffee. It’s the kind of place you’d expect Ginsberg and Kerouac to convene over a cup. It doubles as a bookstore plus there are monthly screenings of classic films—perfect for the beatnik in you.
Seattle truly has the best to offer in the world of coffee. You can get everything from the classic espresso to the upscale artisan concoction. Luckily, locum tenens opportunities for doctors abound in this portion of Washington. Come grab a morning joe, catch up with friends over a fresh brew, or set up shop in your favorite café and finish that Great American Novel you've been writing.