Bauhaus Strong Coffee

Bauhaus Strong Coffee is a coffee company based in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington.

Description

Bauhaus has had used book sections. In addition to coffee drinks, the menu has included croissants, scones, and tea. The Ballard location has been described as an "art deco-inspired cafe".

History

Known for its "strong coffee", the business was founded by Joel Radin on Capitol [Hill, Seattle|Capitol Hill] in 1993. After a 20-year run from October 5, 1993 to October 5, 2013, the Melrose and Pine cafe closed. The Ballard location reopened in 2016, and the business began operating on Capitol Hill again in 2019. The Ballard location closed in 2021. The Capitol Hill location has closed and Mintish began operating in the space in 2025.

Reception

The Not for Tourists Guide to Seattle has said Bauhaus is "a little pretentious but so worth it". In 2019, Naomi Tomky included Bauhaus in Thrillist's overview of "Where to Find the Classic Coffee Shops That Made Seattle World Famous". The location on Pine was called "cool and classy".