News hit the streets late yesterday via the West Seattle Herald; the community in West Seattle voted Hotwire Coffee into the top spot for the best coffeehouse in the area!  This is the second year in a row Hotwire was voted the best coffeehouse in West Seattle.

It's official, Hotwire Online Coffeehouse was voted best coffeehouse in West Seattle by the local community -- for the second year in a row!

It's a huge accomplishment to receive the award once, but two years running is just amazing.  Hotwire also received runner-up awards in best customer service both years. 

Even though Hotwire is one of many choices in West Seattle for coffee, it’s great to know the community continues to support this little Internet cafe that has been in business for the past six years. 

The three tier basis of Hotwire's philosophy continues to be 1.) community involvement, 2.) creating a nice place that serves a great coffee and 3.) a coffeehouse that makes you feel welcome.  In addition, Hotwire is routinely responsible for coordinating local community events such as the outdoor Movies on the Wall, West Seattle art walk, West Seattle rummage sale, and by supporting Furry Faces Foundation, and being on the West Seattle Junction Association Board of Directors.

All the staff at Hotwire take great pride in their beverages and always work towards making the best coffee in Seattle.  The staff are also known for their quirky but friendly demeanor.  There is a lot to be said for the way they welcome new and current customers into the tiny coffeeshop.  You will never get the robotic 'How may I help you' question at Hotwire.  Each barista has their own unique personality -- whether it’s Kerry the avid book reader with the bright red hair, Blayne the superstar fashion designer, Mia the super nanny party lover, Jessica the quiet but driven college student, or Lora, the owner of Hotwire.

Hotwire just finished their month-long anniversary celebration that included an interesting word challenge between baristas and customers.  October finds them offering ghoulishly delicious Halloween beverages, along with a community “break the Guinness Record book” with a simultaneous world “Thriller” dance, and a mysteriously anonymous Website Confessional.

A very warm thank you to everyone who has supported Hotwire for all these years and showed their support by voting.  Everyone at Hotwire is proud to call their little shop ‘The Best in West Seattle -- 2007 and 2008.’