NUDIBRANCH
Bringing Thai coffee to Seattle and creating a Third Place for Seattleites is our core mission. Nudibranch Coffee unites Thai coffee beans and flavors with culturally enriching community events to create truly valuable and novel experiences.
Seattle’s First Thai Coffee
Our Mission
Anything you’re able to contribute to our Kickstarter, you’re helping us create a vibrant and welcoming space rooted in culture, connection, and curiosity.
Your support will make history with a new kind of coffee shop.
Your support will give Seattle its first Thai-inspired Third Place.
Thank you for helping us to create value for our community.
May 27th - June 27th
“As a first generation American, distanced from most of my family in Thailand, seeing the connections people make at my workplace left me feeling displaced from my culture. I asked, ‘What can I do to learn more about my roots while also finding a way to give back to the community?’ I realized that currently, there are no coffee shops in the Seattle area offering Thai coffee and its culture. I want to support people’s curiosity for Southeast Asian culture by offering an authentic experience from my background for the Seattle community to explore.”
When You Feel Ready For Something New...
There’s a little sea slug with your name on it.
Wait, but what even is a nudibranch?
Nudibranchia (pronounced new-dih-brank) are tiny, technicolored, bedazzled sea slugs known for their various whimsical shapes and cartoonish colors. These miniature ocean clowns symbolize exploration, surprise, and unique beauty in unexpected places.
In the same way, our café is designed to surprise and delight. It’s a fitting name for a space that invites you to try something new and feel right at home doing it. You’ll see loads of these little guys around the café.
We’re bringing this space to life in our hometown of Seattle, Washington. With your support, we’ll open our doors in October 2025.
Why Thai Coffee?
Thai coffee is still rare in the U.S. but is part of a healthy and growing global market.
With direct relationships to farmers in Chiang Rai, our café will be the first and only shop in the U.S. to feature our unique beans. These beans are sourced ethically, roasted locally, and brewed expertly with love. Our Thai partners take great pride in their product and are excited to introduce their passion to you all.
We provide a natural path to support a local business by building a work culture that is fair and ethical for everyone involved, from the local farmer in Thailand to the in-store team of baristas. Our aim is to represent the highest standards in hospitality through a world-class customer experience, and we believe that the best way to accomplish this is to treat our people incredibly well every step of the way.
We learned some tricks in Thailand and discovered drinks we don’t traditionally experience in the States. At Nudibranch Coffee, you’ll see new brewing methods, fruit-infused coffee, and unique chocolates, vanillas, and teas. Specialty drinks like the Butterfly Pea Matcha and Milo Mocha will pair with local pastries and Thai-inspired experiences. This is not your traditional coffee shop. This is a place to be surprised.
Well, now that you’ve had your coffee…
We’ve noticed something. Seattle has few opportunities to casually and affordably connect with others. By surveying our community, we confirmed that this is a common feeling amongst Seattleites.
“A lot of places in Seattle have good coffee. I miss those places that allowed Seattlites to get together and just talk to each other”
“I’m ready for community again”
We thought to ourselves, “What can we do about this?” We open the doors of Nudibranch Coffee not only to offer great drinks, but also to organize events and give our community members accessible opportunities to meet each other. Our vision is to incentivize Seattleites to come out and get involved in activities that feel authentic and neighborly.
These experiences will be designed to recognize our most fundamental human need: connection. This enriching space goes far beyond our delicious coffee and tea beverages.
Our event roster will include 30+ unique group activities to attend. We all need a good excuse to try something new and meet some fun people!
Latte Art & Boutique Brewing course
Arts & Crafts (Candle Making, Decorative Tile, Recycled Art)
Showcasing other local creatives (Chef/Baker Nights, Wine Nights, musicians, galleries)
Latte Art Classes
Guest Chef Night
Artist Showcases
Meet the Team
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CEO & Founder
The heart of Nudibranch Coffee, a visionary barista with deep roots in Seattle’s boutique coffee scene.
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Marketing & Sales
An entrepreneur, start-up specialist and creative campaign strategist with proven results.
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Operations
A performing artist, experienced small business owner, and operational strategist with a heart for service and creativity.
