BIZNOTE: New coffee option on Alki

If you’ve been to Alki in the morning or early afternoon recently on a Saturday or Sunday, you might have noticed the new coffee cart outside Driftwood (2722 Alki SW). Jackie from Driftwood emailed to tell us that it’s Numa, a new mobile coffee business launched this spring by West Seattleites Nathan and Seth. They’re operating as a pop-up 8 am-2 pm weekends throughout the summer. The proprietors have been best friends since college and a combined five years of experience in the coffee-service business, for companies small and large. Their philosophy is that “coffee is a gift to be stewarded well while service is an opportunity for creativity and goodwill.” According to the Numa website, they’re serving coffee from Olympia and Passenger. As for the name – they explain that “Numa is the Greek word for spirit.”

16 Replies to "BIZNOTE: New coffee option on Alki"

  • andreea July 9, 2023 (10:36 am)

    Can confirm that it is delish!

  • Jan July 9, 2023 (11:52 am)

    Great coffee!

  • These3Trees July 9, 2023 (11:56 am)

    The guys are really nice and personable, the coffee is expensive and I’ve had better. Good luck gentlemen. 

    • AG July 9, 2023 (2:25 pm)

      Don’t you seem nice. The good news is that comments like this encourage people like me to check the business out for myself, since for all we know you’re one of those people who drinks Dunkin’. And I tip!

    • Rick July 9, 2023 (2:54 pm)

      If it’s expensive it must be good, right? Best wishes

    • Mr J July 9, 2023 (4:06 pm)

      Why wouldn’t you just keep that to yourself? Just because it’s not for you doesn’t mean you should make comments like that. This isn’t Yelp.I hope they do well. 

    • Frank July 9, 2023 (6:28 pm)

      Thanks for the review! I know this is a long shot but you don’t happen to provide tutoring or consulting for how to be as cool as you, do you?I’ve been really in the dumps lately, self confidence wise, and I’ve been trying to find someone to make me cooler.And your comment oozes alpha-coolness. I think the best part is how you owned this local news blog with your coffee review. It’s going to help so many people. Let me know your rate,Frank

    • Rb July 9, 2023 (10:35 pm)

      I’m confused by the comments. I don’t see a problem with this review. This person is saying a plus and a minus. It’s  their genuine opinion. What’s wrong with that?  It doesn’t discourage me from going, but actually encourages me, Because somebody who can give a negative review is also sharing how The guys are very personable and friendly. Honest reviews are valid reviews.

    • AG July 10, 2023 (12:15 am)

      This is the strangest thread. This person shared an honest opinion about the coffee. Why is everyone being so passive aggressive and rude? They didn’t trash the business. They said the owners were nice but the coffee was pricey. That’s it. 

      • Delridge July 10, 2023 (6:29 am)

        I think it was the “I’ve had better” and “good luck gentlemen” that set everyone off.

      • WS Resident July 10, 2023 (7:49 am)

        Why AG? Because this is the West Seattle Blog, home of virtue signaling, passive aggressiveness, and self serving hypocrisy. There was nothing wrong with what These3trees said. 

  • Alki Dog Mom July 9, 2023 (2:19 pm)

    I’ll swing by tomorrow! Love a coffee cart. 

  • 3rd Wave Coffee Crusher July 9, 2023 (3:08 pm)

    These guys know craft coffee and make an excellent cup. Good coffee was missing from this area and this pop up is perfect. Absolutely recommend. 

  • 3rd Wave Coffee Crusher July 9, 2023 (3:08 pm)

    These guys know craft coffee and make an excellent cup. Good coffee was missing from this area and this pop up is perfect. Absolutely recommend!

  • Scott July 9, 2023 (5:04 pm)

    Great little spot, excellent service, and yummy coffee drinks — wish we were in town this weekend to stop by again

  • Kristin July 9, 2023 (9:49 pm)

    We were out for a stroll last weekend and spotted the pop up so had to partake in some coffee to take on our walk. Nathan and Seth were the nicest guys. Their passion for coffee shined bright. I could have stayed there all day listening to them talk about coffee. Great little addition to the neighborhood. We’ll be back for another caffeine fix!

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