A SLICE OF SOUTH AFRICA IN PIKE PLACE MARKET
COFFEE.
COCKTAILS.
GOOD VIBES.
COFFEE. COCKTAILS. GOOD VIBES.
Welcome to Karoo Café!
We pour coffee, mix cocktails, and share a little South African spirit with everyone who walks through our doors.
Ubuntu — “I am because we are” — is the heart of how we host.
Come in, find your corner, and stay a while.
Upcoming Events
Join us for live music, comedy shows, trivia nights, burlesque performances and more!
Join Our Community
Find Us
The Butterworth Building
1921 1st Ave
Seattle
WA, 98101
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 4–10 PM
Wednesday: 4 PM–12 AM
Thursday: 4 PM–1 AM
Friday: 1 PM–2 AM
Saturday: 1 PM–2 AM
Sunday: 4–10 PM
In The News
“Seattle’s newest coffee-to-cocktails experience — welcomes the community to enjoy its unique blend of South African-inspired hospitality, vibrant atmosphere, and inviting space that encourages connection. Located in the historic Butterworth building at 1921 First Ave within the Pike Place Market, Karoo Café offers a seamless transition from cozy coffees to creative cocktails, creating a dynamic welcoming gathering space. “
“Seattle has a lovely new hotspot, ready to welcome locals and visitors in the heart of downtown.
Karoo Café is a vibrant new coffee-to-cocktails spot, nestled in the historic Butterworth Building at Pike Place Market.Enjoy a menu of locally-sourced coffee, creative cocktails like the Durban Doozy, and South African-inspired tapas.
With events like live music, wellness sessions, and game nights, Karoo Café is more than a café—it's a space to relax, connect, and make memories.”
“Located in Pike Place Market, Karoo Café caters to locals instead of tourists with South African tweaks on classics and contemporary cocktails such as an espresso martini sweetened with Amarula, an African version of Baileys Irish cream. Karoo Café also hosts live music. The 50-seat bar serves tapas-style South African food and will soon double as a coffeehouse during the day.”