Survivability Rankings for Coffee Shop in Seattle
StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Seattle neighborhoods to open a Coffee Shop, at a good address, from Uptown (84.0% survival) to Somerset (74.0%).
By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology
Quick Summary
- Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
- #1 Neighborhood: Uptown: 84.0% at a good address, 84.0% at a typical address for Coffee Shop (30 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
- Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 91 of 94 ranked
- Average across the 94 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 78.2% for Coffee Shops
- Most challenging area: Somerset: 74.0% at a good address, 66.6% at a typical address
- Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address
- Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- 10 Best Neighborhoods
- Where Would a Coffee Shop Make the Most Money?
- What Should I Consider?
- Where Should I Start?
- FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
- FAQ: Can a Coffee Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
- FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
- FAQ: Is a Coffee Shop a Good Tenant?
- Landlord Survivability Data
- Best Neighborhoods for Any Business
Summary
Uptown leads Seattle's 2026 survivability rankings for Coffee Shop operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 84.0% at a typical address (30 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 83.6%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Somerset, at 74.0% at a good address and 66.6% at a typical address. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.
What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Seattle to Open a Coffee Shop?
Uptown ranks #1 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods in and around Seattle for Coffee Shop survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:
| Rank | Neighborhood | Metro | At a good address | Average (typical address) | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uptown | Seattle | 84.0% | 84.0% | 84.0% | 83.6% |
| 2 | Fremont | Seattle | 84.0% | 82.5% | 84.0% | 80.4% |
| 3 | North Queen Anne | Seattle | 84.0% | 82.1% | 84.0% | 77.2% |
| 4 | Greenwood | Seattle | 84.0% | 82.0% | 84.0% | 73.6% |
| 5 | West Queen Anne | Seattle | 84.0% | 81.9% | 84.0% | 66.9% |
| 6 | East Queen Anne | Seattle | 84.0% | 81.9% | 84.0% | 74.1% |
| 7 | Columbia City | Seattle | 84.0% | 81.7% | 84.0% | 71.0% |
| 8 | Wallingford | Seattle | 84.0% | 81.5% | 84.0% | 71.8% |
| 9 | Crown Hill | Seattle | 84.0% | 81.4% | 84.0% | 67.8% |
| 10 | Bayside | Seattle | 84.0% | 81.2% | 84.0% | 71.8% |
Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.
The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →
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Where in or Around Seattle Would a Coffee Shop Make the Most Money?
Where a Coffee Shop would make the most money in or around Seattle comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.
Uptown is ranked #1 for Coffee Shop survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 84.0% at a typical address; Somerset is ranked last of the 94, at 74.0% at a good address and 66.6% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.
Where you sign the lease is a choice you can check against the published scores before you commit. Opening a Coffee Shop in Seattle requires careful location choice. Across the 94 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Coffee Shop lasts two or more years is 78.2% at a typical address. Consumer spending patterns differ dramatically across business types and micro-locations.
What Should I Consider When Opening a Coffee Shop in or Around Seattle?
When selecting a location for a Coffee Shop in or around Seattle, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score comes first when comparing locations: it turns local competition and consumer spending into the share of revenue a business can expect to win. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. StreetSpring measures competition through a 30-factor framework. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone. These results are powered by exclusive algorithms trained on one of the largest commercial real estate datasets in the U.S. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.
This can be summarized as:
Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business
Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.
Where in or Around Seattle Should I Start a Coffee Shop?
StreetSpring identifies the strongest markets as Uptown, Fremont, and North Queen Anne, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Somerset, West Lake Sammamish, and West Bellevue. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.
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- Business Survivability Rankings: Seattle
- Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Seattle
- National City Survivability: Coffee Shop
- National Neighborhood Survivability: Coffee Shop
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Seattle to Open a Coffee Shop?
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Coffee Shop in Seattle is Uptown, at 84.0% at a good address and 84.0% at a typical address (30 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Fremont and North Queen Anne. 91 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.
StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.
Can a Coffee Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Seattle?
Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.
How Often Are Coffee Shop Rankings in Seattle Updated?
StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Seattle.
Is a Coffee Shop a Good Tenant for Seattle Landlords?
In Uptown, the projected chance that a new Coffee Shop lasts two or more years is 84.0% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.
Landlord Survivability Data for Coffee Shop in Seattle
If you own commercial property in Seattle and are considering a Coffee Shop tenant, here is what the data shows: Uptown is ranked first (84.0% at a typical address), Fremont second (82.5% at a typical address), and North Queen Anne third (82.1% at a typical address). Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.
StreetSpring can give you the precise likelihood that hundreds of different businesses will last at an exact address.
Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Seattle for My Business Overall?
You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Seattle to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Seattle.
Related Resources
- Business Survivability Rankings: Seattle: See how Coffee Shop compares to all other business types in Seattle
- Best Cities to Open a Coffee Shop in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Coffee Shop
- Business Survivability in Uptown, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Fremont, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in North Queen Anne, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood
Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Seattle are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
View technical data for Seattle
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.