BIrd on a Wire: New WSB sponsor, with coffee and much more

March 13, 2013 at 12:23 pm | In West Seattle news, West Seattle restaurants | 17 Comments

Today we officially welcome Bird on a Wire as one of the newest WSB sponsors. Haven’t been there lately? It’s become much more than a coffee shop, as proprietor Heidi Herr explains:

“I opened Bird on a Wire (BoaW) in 2002 after many years in the espresso business. I literally got to the point that I knew more than someone who was about to hire me for their coffee shop … this got me thinking I should give it a whirl myself! We have been open now for almost 11 years in a amazing/small/supportive neighborhood at the south end of West Seattle – an often forgotten area of WS. With a good product and a loyal following, we celebrated our tenth year in June 2012!

“There wasn’t much down here in 2002. The ‘hood was hungry (thirsty) for something and we provided a consistent, quality product, a friendly environment, and a hub for neighbors to meet. Our quality and coffee are #1; our staff is always friendly and we keep things new and fresh. You meet people and make friends here – it’s always been that way. Their trust in me and my staff’s coffee skills has given room for us to introduce more food options – soups, sandwiches, small plates – all made IN HOUSE, as well as beer and wine!

“I support local vendors and believe in a sustainable/no-waste approach to business/life. I willingly (for free) provide coffee grounds to the local P-Patches. I believe that we need to support brick and mortars in order for our economy to be strengthened. I have lived in West Seattle since 1998 and grew up in North Seattle (Roosevelt High School).

 I am a retired founding member of the Rat City Rollergirls and currently coach for Tilted Thunder Rail Birds, Seattle’s only banked-track roller derby league. I am on the advisory board for Theatre Off Jackson – an indie theater in the International District.”

Did we mention outdoor seating as well as indoor?

Bird on a Wire is at 3509 SW Henderson (map), online at birdonawireespresso.com, and on Facebook here, where you’ll find frequent updates on food and drink highlights and also The Bird’s hours – till 9 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays, till 4 pm Mondays and Sundays.

We thank Bird on a Wire for sponsoring independent, community-collaborative neighborhood news via WSB; find our current sponsor team listed in directory format here, and find info on joining the team by going here.
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17 Comments

  1. Love the Bird! It’s my “third place,” as it is for many others in the ‘hood as well. Best baristas in town. Try the Bird for dinner, too!

    Comment by Ms. Picky — 12:38 pm March 13, 2013 #

  2. The important question is – do they server Merlot?

    Comment by erico — 12:40 pm March 13, 2013 #

  3. this place is so awesome! the food is awesome, coffee is awesome, staff is awesome.

    Comment by HelperMonkey — 12:42 pm March 13, 2013 #

  4. Erico, too funny. I love this little quaint shop. It is a really nice stop on a gloomy day!

    Comment by coffee — 12:44 pm March 13, 2013 #

  5. I think they do…serve Merlot that is :) Good job Heidi!

    Comment by onceachef — 1:35 pm March 13, 2013 #

  6. Heidi is a great proprietor and “the Bird” is as great a coffee institution as exists here in Seattle – and I’m including Bauhaus and Zeitgeist and Vita and a few others. Here’s to the Bird!!

    Comment by chas redmond — 1:50 pm March 13, 2013 #

  7. Love Bird. Coffee is always good, food is super yummy, and everyone working there (including Heidi) is ALWAYS super friendly and giving great customer service. I am so happy to spend my $$ there and support them

    Comment by Nitro — 2:04 pm March 13, 2013 #

  8. The Bird is where I met my boyfriend a year and a half ago! It will always be a special place for me…coffee is always good!

    Comment by Cynthia — 2:15 pm March 13, 2013 #

  9. I consider The Bird to be my home away from home. I always feel welcome there and have had some of the best conversations of my life there. Long live Bird on a Wire!

    Comment by Gyngersnap — 2:17 pm March 13, 2013 #

  10. To say nothing of their wonderful coffee, pastries, and real food!

    Comment by Gyngersnap — 2:17 pm March 13, 2013 #

  11. I found this place using a coupon many years ago! What a great little place with no attitude nor pretentiousness(did I really just make up that word?). Bring on the merlot! :)

    Comment by Hmmm — 2:31 pm March 13, 2013 #

  12. YAY BIRD! on my list of favs city wide and when I want to splurge on a coffee I hoof it over there from the otherside of Westwood Village.

    Comment by sophista-tiki — 3:35 pm March 13, 2013 #

  13. I miss my daily trip to the Bird and chat with Heidi. Moved out of the area but stop in once and a while and am reminded every time who makes the best Americano around.

    Comment by Craig — 5:07 pm March 13, 2013 #

  14. WSB,

    What’s Blrd? I thought perhaps it was an acronym, but then I couldn’t figure out for what.

    Comment by WestSide45 — 6:27 pm March 13, 2013 #

  15. From behind the counter, I can say it is a total pleasure to have such great *customers* at the Bird, too! Having recently moved back Stateside and back into my ‘hood,the Bird has been a perfect landing place. Great coffee, great food, sustainable practices and best of all, customers who have helped me see my community in a whole new light. Viva la Bird!

    Comment by TKO — 7:24 am March 14, 2013 #

  16. The Bird is da Bomb!

    Comment by Danielle — 2:19 pm March 14, 2013 #

  17. Yay! Glad to see my favorite local coffee spot as a sponsor. They have great staff, great coffee, and a cozy establishment. Highly recommend!

    Comment by J — 11:26 pm March 14, 2013 #

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