On those rare sunny days in Seattle, there are few things more relaxing that sitting outside with a cup of coffee. Despite our city's reputation as a rainy city, you'll find plenty of coffee shops with patios, sidewalk seating, courtyards, and other outdoor areas to sip your cappuccino, latte, or americano. Whether you're looking for a quiet place to work or a sunny spot to people-watch, there's a coffee shop in Seattle with outdoor seating that's perfect for you.

Armistice Coffee Roasters in Roosevelt, Downtown, and Eastlake all have some form of outdoor or patio seating, and serve terrific coffee from house-roasted beans. The sidewalk at each location never gets too busy with pedestrian traffic, so each location can be a peaceful place to enjoy a coffee and pastry.
Citizen Café in Lower Queen Anne has a massive outdoor patio, and in addition to amazing coffees and teas, they serve sandwiches, crepes, and other foods to go with your beverage. They're just a few blocks away from the Space Needle and South Lake Union if you decide to take a stroll.
C&P Coffee is a quaint coffee shop in West Seattle that used to be a home with cozy nooks and comfortable couches. Outdoor patios at the front and rear of the building are the perfect place for a quiet morning.

Bacco Café is just steps away from Pike Place Market with a popular outdoor seating area. It can be especially in the summer when the number of tourists visiting Seattle really surges, but is among one of the best places for people-watching.
Macrina Bakery has a beautiful outdoor seating area at most of its cafés around the region that are perfect for a sunny day. They're known for their pastries, sandwiches, and other baked goods, and of course serve coffees and teas.
The Flora Bakehouse in Beacon Hill has a rooftop deck with great views of the area. They serve freshly baked pastries made with local and seasonal ingredients, and have a great selection of coffee and tea.