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BO Espresso coming to Ballard

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Started 5 months ago by jj
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jj

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http://www.ballardnewstribune.com/2012/12/06/news/bo-espresso-packing-and-headed-ballard

Their building is being demolished for a new complex, so they are moving to Ballard during destruction/construction. They might be moving back afterwords, but at least we'll have it for a while.

I've only been there once or twice, because parking is IMPOSSIBLE. It's like they are trying to recruit me by temporary moving into my neighborhood.

Posted 5 months ago #
Observant

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Wow, here I was bemoaning the demise of the old location, and now I can walk to the new one- sweet!

Thanks for posting jj.

Google Maps came up with Cafe Fiore in the new location 5404 Leary Avenue NW. Guess Fiore is leaving?

Posted 5 months ago #
oldguybc

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Can a guy get a cup of Kopi Luwak here?
Wonder what Stabbuck would charge for that, maybe $50 a cup?

Ah, coffee & cat poop, only in hipsterville... he said facetiously...

Posted 5 months ago #
onederfullone

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I suggested Ballard many times, starting a few years ago when they first told me their location would be demolished. I'm very pleased that we in Ballard will get to experience what I truly appreciate about the B&O.

I guess now I need to lobby them about keeping them in Ballard once the new B&O location is redone. Seattle will support two.

Parking? Since the rezone of the hill, you can forget about it. I always take a cab.

Posted 5 months ago #
PaytonKemp-AlleyOop

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Happy they are finding a new place but that location on the hill was great. The behemoth replacing it is awful.

Posted 5 months ago #
onederfullone

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Maybe they elect to stay, fwiw.

They could certainly/maybe/possibly do worse...

I dunno, I'm conflicted, given the anti-social environment for anyone w/out a camper.

I'm a poet.

Posted 5 months ago #
pixlpete

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B&O would be a great permanent addition to Ballard. We are going to be needing more tax revenue generating coffee houses, that is for sure.

Posted 5 months ago #
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meh, I could care less if another coffee shop moved into Ballard.

and I lived for years near the Capitol Hill location and went there every now and again, but in the end... it was just another coffee shop.

also, any cool vibe at a place like this is brought on purely by location.
I don't think this new spot has what it takes.

cool avatar pixlpete!

Posted 5 months ago #
Odin

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THIS IS AMAZING NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As a native who has been going to B&O for 20+ years, this rocks!!!!!!!I hope they will be able to retain some of the staff.
Ballard has officially arrived. Why ever go to any other neighborhood in our city...

Posted 5 months ago #
Cate

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gi - B&O isn't about the coffee, it's about the desserts.

Posted 5 months ago #
pixlpete

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Yep!

Posted 5 months ago #
Silver

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If I stay in Ballard long enough, all of Capitol Hill will come to ME!

Posted 5 months ago #
onederfullone

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As it should, Silver, as it should.

Posted 5 months ago #
ks

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Cafe Fiore is at 5405 Leary. They are not moving. 5404 is across the street, the Monette's Deli location, under the Canal Station condos.

Posted 5 months ago #
onederfullone

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Still, no parking, lol

Posted 5 months ago #
Ernie

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You can park under the Landmark, across the street, $1 for an hour.

lol.

Posted 5 months ago #
iPlod

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Huh?
I thought B&O was a railroad for sale.

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