Ada's Technical Books and Cafe

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 .

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 !

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.

Swing by with your little ones for story time at 9:30am on Sundays!

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 .

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 .

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.

One of the most unique coffee cafes I’ve seen-great books , fast WiFi , and great coffee . You have to get here.

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.

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!

Books , toys , drinks, and food-- all are good! A great environment. I'm currently enjoying the seasonal S3 (S cubed) drink.

Great coffee , food and atmosphere

One of our favorite spots in Seattle . Great books , nerd ephemera, beautiful cafe with great food!

Great coffee and an awesome selection of books and great seating options! Love the vibe of this place

Great coffee and a great work environment.don't forget to grab a book ! Hands down my favorite discovery on this trip.

fantastic curation of authors, topics & sweet patio area

Great niche bookseller. Knowledgable staff . Great cafe for working. Buy food to support the business!

Always like a good one-stop-shopping spot. Books , coffee , wine , a nibble. Much appreash.

Boo, they've instituted a time limit on wifi access. 3hrs. Great place for working though.

Free (non-alcoholic) drink with purchase of a bag of Kuma coffee beans!

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 .

Cute little shop that doubles as a cafe/coffee shop and book store catering towards the science/computer geeks.

A cool place to nerd out. Love the selection of books ; very well curated !

This is an amazing bookstore--and the coffee and food is great, too!

Great bookstore and cafe . If you order from the kitchen, you get a Scientist Card to track your order!

Great selection of books . My dream bookstore ????????????

If you have an out-of-town book lover or nerd visiting, you must take them here.

Congratulations to Historic Seattle's 2014 Preserving Neighborhood Character Award recipient! https://historicseattle.org/events-2/2014-awards/

Great little spot to have a coffee and browse through the books .

The scrambles are so good here!! Not to mention the crosaints.

Skip the Americano and try the coffee shot! A great cup of coffee !

Multiple plugs for every table and bench ! Free Wi-Fi, ask for password at the counter. Read more

This place just may be my favorite bookstore in Seattle ????

Small collection of electronic components (arduino, tins, camera parts) if you want to get your maker on

Ada's Mate Soda ! So delicious with big caffeine kick!

Amateur radio exams, for free, on the 3rd Monday of every month!

Quaint, local coffee shop with a quirky edge.

Get the peanut butter cookie . It's the best!

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.

Really interesting place, lots of cool books to look through

Great coffee , great food, great books .

Beer , coffee , and books .

Get extra wifi slips when you're at the register.

Yerba Mate soda is great!

Great background music .

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Good cookbook selection

Books and electronics kits !

WiFi access is limited to one hour! Are you kidding me?!

Best bookstore ever! The owners are a pair of geniuses too!