Thanks! Eh, seems to depend on where you're looking. I'm looking at the southern end which is slightly more reasonable, as in, $1500 for not quite a shithole, at least for the time being. Up in Ballard or Capitol Hill or some of the trendier spots, completely agree. While I agree that Seattle does coffee, I will say that some of the best cups (very subjective, I know) have come from places not named Seattle. That said there's a stupid amount of depth to the coffee scene here. re: coffee, yeah I'm not finding anything that would point more towards anything beyond coffee enthusiasts, which is great, but not exactly what I'm looking for. La Marzocco does events every so often, that's as far as I've got. There's also Stumptown Cuppings every day and those are always a good time and way to meet people who roast/whatever else.Be ready to spend $1500/mo minimum for a shithole.
Just had a friend list a 2 BR condo in Des Moines for $1500/mo. Rented in two days. Best of luck on the place search. Got a lot of friends doing that right now, all over the city and the 'burbs. It's a cash-in-hand market. Re: Coffee. Ah... so now we are talking about the best coffee? Ok, the best I've ever had was in a tiny village in Montenegro. But pretty much anywhere in SE Europe is going to be mind-bendingly good.
I pay 1700 for a 2BR on the hill, 1500 with a roommate is crazy. The best way IMO is don't look online. Walk around neighborhoods and call. Places fill up so fast many landlords don't bother to advertise. Random spots in Seattle are sketchy, do your research on a neighborhood before you go. In my spot you might get mugged and you definitely will get your car window smashed, but no one will murder you. Make sure you aren't in one of the more murdery spots. I like the idea of a coffee meetup, sounds fun! Have you tried Victrola? They're my favorite.
That's what the plan is! Aiming for Columbia City, or Beacon Hill if that doesn't work. The former is near some sketchy areas, but I have some friends there and where they are is totally fine and not super duper overpriced. The hill is nuts at all times of day. Victrola is alright, it's good but it's not my favorite. The spot is cool though! Very very very big fan of Milstead & Co., and Slate. Those two in particular always wow me. Do you know them?