Storyville Coffee
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Coffee roasting and retail |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Seattle metropolitan area , United States |
Area served | Seattle region |
| Products | Coffee, sandwiches, baked goods |
Storyville Coffee—also referred to as Storyville Coffee Company or simply Storyville—is a coffee enterprise headquartered in the Seattle metropolitan area, Washington.
Description
With several locations throughout the Seattle region, Storyville Coffee functions both as a roaster and an online coffee retailer. Their Roasting Studio is situated on Bainbridge Island, Washington, while retail outlets include a prominent flagship store housed within the Corner Market building at Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle. In addition to their coffee offerings, the company provides sandwiches and baked items, broadening its range to appeal to a wider clientele.
History
Established in 2006 on Bainbridge Island, Storyville expanded its footprint by inaugurating a Pike Place Market location in Seattle in 2013, occupying the space formerly held by Chez Shea. A third café opened in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood in 2014; this venue has since ceased operations and been succeeded by Café Hagen.
During 2013–2014, the company encountered public controversy regarding purported connections to Mars Hill Church, which influenced its reputation among consumers.
In 2022, Storyville staff initiated efforts to unionize with the aim of enhancing wages and improving workplace conditions, reflecting shifting labor trends within the coffee sector.
Reception
Storyville Coffee has earned significant acclaim across the United States. In 2019, Cheyenne Buckingham identified it as Washington’s top coffee shop in Eat This, Not That. Caroline Fox and Gabbi Shaw from Insider recognized Storyville as the most inviting coffee shop in Washington, emphasizing its strong local standing. Furthermore, USA Today placed Storyville among the nation’s ten leading roasters, highlighting its competitive position and industry accolades.