Middle Fork Roasters

Middle Fork Roasters works directly with coffee farmers, and their beans are sold at Whole Foods around Seattle. The roastery on South 96th Street welcomes walk-ins. The staff might pull you an espresso and show you around. It's a working roastery, not a café.

Tough as Nails is the dark roast. Brazilian Estate and a bourbon-aged seasonal blend round out the lineup, plus espresso beans. The owners are happy to talk about where the coffee comes from.