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Ada's Technical Books and Cafe

Ada's Technical Books and Cafe

Bookstore, Café, and Coffee Shop
Capitol Hill, Seattle
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    Brandon M.
    "fantastic curation of authors, topics & sweet patio area"(3 Tips)
    Sravanti T.
    "Love the selection of books; very well curated!"(3 Tips)
    Nancy M.
    "One of our favorite spots in Seattle."(2 Tips)
    Paradox D.
    "Yerba Mate soda is great!"(2 Tips)
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  • Ian G.heart icon on user image
    Ian GeeFebruary 13, 2018
    Unique curation of books that focus on tech and science for all ages and genders but also have other "smart" stuff. They've usually got a selection of electronic kits for kids as well.
  • Patricia L.heart icon on user image
    Patricia LeeJuly 30, 2015
    The best place to nerd out. It's a cozy, clean cafe with a wonderful staff, good wifi, and amazing house made baked goods. My favorite spot in Seattle!
  • James O.heart icon on user image
    James OttSeptember 26, 2016
    This is me and the wife's favorite place for breakfast or brunch on the hill. It's very quirky and I could spend hours reading and checking out their science projects. I've never had a bad scramble.
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HultonSeptember 30, 2018
    Been here 50+ times
    Swing by with your little ones for story time at 9:30am on Sundays!
  • Tabitha K.heart icon on user image
    Tabitha KirklandJuly 2, 2014
    delicious iced mocha, & the baristas are super friendly. one carefully picked out the blueberry muffin with the biggest muffin top. awesome atmosphere - books, music, decor. this place is my jam.
  • Matt R.heart icon on user image
    Matt RoneyJuly 6, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    One of my favorite places on Capitol Hill, and absolutely my favorite place to work. Great coffee and vegetarian food, very cool shop, and a few nice seats outside.
  • Leonard L.heart icon on user image
    Leonard LinJuly 6, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    One of my favorite places in town, and come to think of it, one of my favorite bookstores anywhere. Especially recommended if you’re the least bit geeky.
  • Jacob W.heart icon on user image
    Jacob WuertzAugust 25, 2019
    One of the most unique coffee cafes I’ve seen-great books, fast WiFi, and great coffee. You have to get here.
  • MNZ ..heart icon on user image
    MNZ .October 29, 2018
    One of those places with no tipping policy, which I like. The staff is very friendly. The coffee was OK. Atmosphere is really nice. I didn’t try but they also have good looking food.
  • Blaze Jayneheart icon on user image
    Blaze JayneJuly 12, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything about this place is stellar. Can't figure out a gift to get for your nerdy friend? Get a gift card to here! Can't decide on food? Eat here!
  • Stacy H.heart icon on user image
    Stacy Hotes-ApratoOctober 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Books, toys, drinks, and food-- all are good! A great environment. I'm currently enjoying the seasonal S3 (S cubed) drink.
  • Alma B.heart icon on user image
    Alma BuruAugust 4, 2018
    Great coffee, food and atmosphere
  • Nancy M.heart icon on user image
    Nancy MartiraMarch 5, 2015
    One of our favorite spots in Seattle. Great books, nerd ephemera, beautiful cafe with great food!
  • Miraj S.heart icon on user image
    Miraj ShahJuly 21, 2015
    Great coffee and an awesome selection of books and great seating options! Love the vibe of this place
  • Andy K.heart icon on user image
    Andy KeilJune 19, 2015
    Great coffee and a great work environment.don't forget to grab a book! Hands down my favorite discovery on this trip.
  • Brandon M.heart icon on user image
    Brandon M.April 17, 2019
    fantastic curation of authors, topics & sweet patio area
  • Jason H.heart icon on user image
    Jason HorowitzFebruary 3, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Great niche bookseller. Knowledgable staff. Great cafe for working. Buy food to support the business!
  • Heather A.heart icon on user image
    Heather AndresNovember 30, 2018
    Always like a good one-stop-shopping spot. Books, coffee, wine, a nibble. Much appreash.
  • Think Local
    Think LocalNovember 24, 2011
    New, used, & rare books on Computers, Electronics, Physics, Math, and Science as well as hand-picked inspirational and leisure reading, puzzles, brain teasers, gadgets, and gifts.
  • Katy I.
    Katy IonisDecember 1, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Boo, they've instituted a time limit on wifi access. 3hrs. Great place for working though.
  • Deanna B.heart icon on user image
    Deanna BJanuary 25, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Free (non-alcoholic) drink with purchase of a bag of Kuma coffee beans!
  • Nick S.heart icon on user image
    Nick StanzioneAugust 9, 2015
    Cute little shop that doubles as a cafe/coffee shop and book store catering towards the science/computer geeks.
  • Sravanti T.heart icon on user image
    Sravanti TekumallaMay 27, 2017
    A cool place to nerd out. Love the selection of books; very well curated!
  • Sara Z.heart icon on user image
    Sara ZDecember 23, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    This is an amazing bookstore--and the coffee and food is great, too!
  • Mike C.heart icon on user image
    Mike CalcagnoDecember 20, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Great bookstore and cafe. If you order from the kitchen, you get a Scientist Card to track your order!
  • Saliemheart icon on user image
    SaliemJune 9, 2018
    Great selection of books. My dream bookstore 😍😍😍
  • Nancy M.heart icon on user image
    Nancy MartiraMarch 5, 2015
    If you have an out-of-town book lover or nerd visiting, you must take them here.
  • Christopher B.
    Christopher BuckleySeptember 16, 2023
    Congratulations to Historic Seattle's 2014 Preserving Neighborhood Character Award recipient! https://historicseattle.org/events-2/2014-awards/
  • Peter d.
    Peter den HartogNovember 16, 2014
    Great little spot to have a coffee and browse through the books.
  • James O.heart icon on user image
    James OttSeptember 26, 2016
    The scrambles are so good here!! Not to mention the crosaints.
  • Sandra G.heart icon on user image
    Sandra GranNovember 12, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Skip the Americano and try the coffee shot! A great cup of coffee!
  • Crew
    CrewMarch 7, 2015
    Multiple plugs for every table and bench! Free Wi-Fi, ask for password at the counter. Read more
  • Pelin G.heart icon on user image
    Pelin Güvenç KefelDecember 26, 2018
    This place just may be my favorite bookstore in Seattle 😊
  • Mike C.heart icon on user image
    Mike CalcagnoMay 31, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Small collection of electronic components (arduino, tins, camera parts) if you want to get your maker on
  • Adam H.heart icon on user image
    Adam HickeyJune 8, 2015
    Quaint, local coffee shop with a quirky edge.
  • Falcon Darkstarheart icon on user image
    Falcon DarkstarOctober 30, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    Amateur radio exams, for free, on the 3rd Monday of every month!
  • Sandra G.heart icon on user image
    Sandra GranMarch 14, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Ada's Mate Soda! So delicious with big caffeine kick!
  • Kirillheart icon on user image
    KirillMay 13, 2014
    Get the peanut butter cookie. It's the best!
  • Beep
    BeepJune 3, 2011
    Go if you must but do not, under any circumstances, look at the shelves. Full to the gills with pretty books you didn't know you needed.
  • The Employee of the Monthheart icon on user image
    Really interesting place, lots of cool books to look through
  • Melheart icon on user image
    MelOctober 28, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Great coffee, great food, great books.
  • Jeffrey M.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey MartinAugust 7, 2014
    Beer, coffee, and books.
  • Logan K.heart icon on user image
    Logan KerrOctober 22, 2015
    Get extra wifi slips when you're at the register.
  • Paradox D.heart icon on user image
    Paradox DoxparaOctober 24, 2016
    Yerba Mate soda is great!
  • Katy I.
    Katy IonisJune 9, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Great background music.
  • Joe G.
    Joe GermuskaMarch 16, 2014
    http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2014/03/bits-and-mortar
  • Carey A.
    Carey ArmsApril 12, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Good cookbook selection
  • Eric H.heart icon on user image
    Eric HodelDecember 14, 2014
    Books and electronics kits!
  • Lana T.heart icon on user image
    Lana TimkovskayaSeptember 6, 2015
    WiFi access is limited to one hour! Are you kidding me?!
  • Jay B.
    Jay BealeJune 11, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Best bookstore ever! The owners are a pair of geniuses too!
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