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Fuel Coffee & Books

Fuel Coffee & Books[1] (formerly and more commonly known as simply Fuel Coffee) is a small chain of coffee shops and bookstores in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington. Dani Cone opened the original shop on Capitol Hill in 2005. Montlake and Wallingford locations followed in 2006 and 2007, respectively. In 2020, all three locations were acquired by Danielle and David Hulton of Ada's Technical Books, and the businesses were merged and rebranded. Fuel has used coffee by Caffé Vita, and the food menu has included pastries and pies. The business has garnered a generally positive reception.

Fuel Coffee & Books
Exterior of the Capitol Hill shop, 2023
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Restaurant information
Established2005 (2005)
Owner(s)Danielle and David Hulton
Previous owner(s)Dani Cone
CitySeattle
StateWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47°37′29″N 122°18′25″W / 47.6247°N 122.3070°W / 47.6247; -122.3070
Websitefuelcoffeeseattle.com

Description and history

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Fuel Coffee is a small chain of coffee shops in Seattle, with three locations.[2][3] Dani Cone opened the original location on Capitol Hill in 2005.[4][5][6] Additional shops followed in Montlake and Wallingford in 2006 and April 2007, respectively.[7] Fuel's logo is inspired by Gulf Oil imagery, and the cafes display gasoline-related objects.[8]

In 2006, Claudia Rowe of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer described the Capitol Hill location as "librarylike" with cathedral ceilings and local artwork.[9] In May 2020,[10] all three cafes were acquired by spouses Danielle and David Hulton, the owners of Ada's Technical Books. The two businesses were merged and rebranded as Fuel Coffee & Books,[1][6] and the cafes received remodels.[5][10][11]

Fuel has used coffee from Caffé Vita Coffee Roasting Company,[12] where Cone used to work as a barista.[8] The business has used flash brewing systems and a Kyotobot for cold brews.[13] In addition to coffee drinks, Fuel's menu has included pastries as well as pies from High 5 Pie,[9][14] which is also owned by Cone.[15][16] Cone has also served Fuel at her Cone & Steiner stores.[17]

Reception

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Lonely Planet Seattle has said of the 19th Avenue location: "For once a cafe that doesn't try too hard to be cool. Fuel has a tangible community feel, retro gas-station motifs and great coffee."[18] Seattle Metropolitan has said of Fuel: "What this student-oriented upstart coffee house lacks in warm-n-cozy it more than makes up for with its fine smooth coffee".[19]

In 2006, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer's Claudia Rowe said Fuel offered "superior" coffee and "unfailingly friendly" service. She opined, "Though pastries here are sometimes hit or miss, the orange-chocolate loaf and the cranberry almond muffin are outstanding."[9] In 2017, Alexa Peters of Seattle Magazine recommended the Wallingford location for productivity and wrote, "The only downside is that this locale is a little smaller and tables can fill up fast."[12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Streefkerk, Mark Van (2021-09-30). "Filipino Food Truck CheBogz Launches Kickstarter for New Beacon Hill Restaurant". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  2. ^ Guarente, Gabe (2020-05-22). "Chef Edouardo Jordan Launches His Long-in-the-Works Retail Line at Whole Foods". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-06-10. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  3. ^ "Expanding despite COVID closures, Ada's Seattle bookstore family grows to include 3 Fuel Coffee locations". The Seattle Times. 2020-08-20. Archived from the original on 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  4. ^ "In the right place at the right time - News". willamette.edu. Archived from the original on 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  5. ^ a b "With Books and Beans, Fuel Coffee is Fully Recharged in Seattle". Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine. 2022-01-31. Archived from the original on 2023-08-29. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  6. ^ a b HINCHLIFFE, EMMA (January 24, 2022). "Rebranded Fuel Coffee opens final remodeled store in Wallingford". Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce. Archived from the original on January 30, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  7. ^ Savage, Dan. "A New Fuel". The Stranger. Archived from the original on 2023-10-21. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  8. ^ a b Glazière, Marsha (2012). Eclectic Coffee Spots in Puget Sound: Paintings, Photographs, Musings, Recipes. AuthorHouse. ISBN 978-1-4685-9857-5. Archived from the original on 2023-10-22. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  9. ^ a b c "Fuel Coffee shop is a pleasant place to fill up the tank". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. 2006-07-07. Archived from the original on 2023-10-21. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  10. ^ a b Guarente, Gabe (2021-09-01). "Seattle Icon Ezell's Starts New Grant Program for Black-Owned Businesses". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  11. ^ HINCHLIFFE, EMMA (November 9, 2022). "More than just espresso: independent coffee shops serve up elevated design". Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce. Archived from the original on November 18, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  12. ^ a b "8 Seattle Coffee Shops We Love to Work At". Seattle Magazine. 2022-07-08. Archived from the original on 2023-10-21. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  13. ^ Hopke, Rachel (2021-06-16). "Where to Get Eye-Opening Cold Brew and Seasonal Coffee Drinks in Seattle". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2022-07-22. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  14. ^ "Spiced Plum Walnut Pie Recipe from Fuel Coffee". Bon Appétit. 2010-10-08. Archived from the original on 2022-10-04. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  15. ^ Dietrich, Heidi (March 22, 2009). "Dani Cone now operates three Fuel Coffee cafes as well as a brand-new bakery, High 5 Pie". Puget Sound Business Journal. Archived from the original on October 27, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  16. ^ "Local Authority: Upper Crust". Seattle Magazine. 2022-07-08. Archived from the original on 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  17. ^ Neill, Jenny (2014-09-08). "Trendspotting: Coffee Invades The Seattle Retail Scene". Sprudge. Archived from the original on 2023-10-22. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  18. ^ Lonely Planet Seattle. Lonely Planet. 2017-04-01. ISBN 978-1-78701-027-7. Archived from the original on 2023-10-21. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  19. ^ Seattle Metropolitan:
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