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 a truly valuable and novel experience.

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Seattle’s First Thai Coffee Shop

Our Mission

Two people pick coffee cherries from a bush in a wooded area. One person holds a woven basket with a blue strap, and the other is reaching for berries.

Thank you for helping us to create value for our community – as a reliable customer, you help to create a vibrant and welcoming Third place rooted in culture and connectivity!


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“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.”
— Emily Sirisup, Founder & CEO
A metal cookie cutter shaped like a nudibranch with multiple petals.

When You Feel Ready For Something New...


A cartoon nudibranch with a rainbow-colored tail, lying down and looking confused, with a pink question mark next to it.
A person with glasses and open mouth posing outdoors among green trees and bushes, next to a branch of red coffee cherries, with a colorful cartoon bird sticker in the bottom right corner.

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 shop is meant 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 space.


A close-up of a black and blue nudibranch sea slug with orange spots and blue-tipped rhinophores.
Close-up of a nudibranch, a colorful sea slug, on a rocky underwater surface.
A colorful sea slug with white, blue, and orange markings, featuring numerous orange-tipped appendages on its back, resting on a red surface underwater.

Why Thai Coffee?

Thai coffee is still rare in North America but is part of a growing global trend. 

With direct relationships to farmers in Chiang Rai, Nudibranch is the only American shop to feature our unique beans. These beans are sourced ethically, roasted locally in Seattle, and brewed expertly with love by some of the city’s best baristas. Our Thai partners take great pride in their expertise and are excited to bring something new to the North American palette.

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 fairly every step of the way.

Cute cartoon sea slug with large ears and blushing cheeks lying on top of colorful leaves surrounded by small sparkles.
Woman working on a laptop in a kitchen, holding a potted succulent plant, with cabinets and a window with curtains in the background.
A young man standing in front of pallets loaded with large white bags in an industrial warehouse.

We learned some tricks in Thailand and discovered drinks we had never experienced. At Nudibranch you’ll see new brewing methods, fruit-infused coffee, and unique chocolate, vanilla, and tea combinations. This is not your traditional coffee shop. This is a place to be surprised.

A man wearing sunglasses and a green shirt is drinking a pink and white smoothie from a clear cup with a straw, outdoors at a patio with tables, umbrellas, and other people in the background.
A hand garnishes a colorful marble-patterned cocktail with a mint leaf. The drink is in a rounded glass rimmed with pink salt or sugar. Nearby are pink macarons and cucumber slices on a wooden tray, with a glass vase and flowers in the background.
Cute cartoon nudibranch sleeping on a pink cushion with pastel leaves behind it.

Well, now that you’ve had your coffee…

Cute cartoon nudibranch with colorful leaves in a large purple teacup, with a small cake inside the cup.

We opened the doors of Nudibranch not only to offer great drinks, but also to organize events and offer 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 are designed to feed our most fundamental human need: connection. This enriching space goes far beyond just our delicious coffee and tea treats.