Current Coffee sits on California Ave SW in the Admiral neighborhood of West Seattle, a straightforward daily cafe rather than a destination roastery. Regulars point to the quality of the coffee and the baristas' know-how as the draw, but the space itself does a lot of work too — welcoming and designed with care, roomy enough to post up with a laptop for a few hours without feeling like you're overstaying. It's also become a spot families feel comfortable bringing kids into, which isn't a given for a coffee shop built around counter culture and quiet work sessions.

