Fonté Café - Seattle

About the Business

Specialties

Over 30 years of roasting renowned coffee in our Seattle roasting plant. Enjoy the one of the cities original coffee roasters cafe nestled in the heart of Downtown Seattle at the Seattle Four Seasons Hotel. Fonté is a European-inspired bistro serving "Proper" thically sourced coffee, brunch or lunch café fare, and house-baked pastries and grab-and-go items. The coffee bar features varieties from Fonté's Special Selection Series. Make sure you ask for F2 Espresso in your cup and mingle with the celebrities visiting Seattle. Try the F2 Espresso martini, voted best in Seattle.

History

Established in 1992.

Fonté Coffee Roaster was founded in 1992 in North America's coffee capital Seattle WA. Fonté continues to be owned and operated by Paul Odom and his family. Fonté has for more than 30 years worked with some of the finest celebrity chefs and restaurants as well as artisan coffee bars, including Uptown Espresso Bars, one of Seattle’s first landmark coffee bars, and others.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Paul O.

Business Owner

In 1992 Paul Odom founded Fonté Coffee Roaster, just as the coffee boom was about to explode in Seattle, Washington. While specialty coffee was becoming more popular with consumers, Odom saw a void in the hospitality market for a high-end product, noticing a lag in exceptional quality and service to chefs, restaurateurs and hoteliers. At age 22, Odom made it his mission to create the finest coffee and espresso blends by setting the strictest standards in coffee procurement and delivery.  30 years later Fonté is still owned and operated by Paul and his family. Described by his peers as possessing a discriminating palate and a passion for the variety of rich flavors found in coffee.  Paul says there is a reason why Fonte coffee is renowned but that is all he will share.