Hey, we get it right at a couple places in Seattle, but the fact is here the weather isn't right for it. But in general I feel the sidewalks are too narrow, largely because the streets are too wide (and the wide streets lead to another problem, sitting next to traffic).
Design walkable cities, and sidewalk cafes will appear as if by magic. Or rather, the same way they have appeared in thousands of cities and walkable neighborhoods worldwide throughout history!
Where would you recommend in Seattle? I see a few places here and there but they are so small that I can't depend on being able to get a spot when the weather is nice.
In LQA at least, check out Zingarro (for a nice cup of coffee and maybe a pastry, and a lasting relationship with your barista, probably James) or Citizen (for a sandwich and a drink outdoors, and Dustin is a pretty great server).
Sorry, didn't see this. Most of my recommendations are on capitol hill. Bauhaus used to be a great spot. I love Joe Bar personally, but seating is extremely limited. The cryptobucks/roy st coffee and tea has lots of space, though, and it's not so bad. Cafe Presse has a few tables that are nice, though it ends up in shadow fairly early.
Design walkable cities, and sidewalk cafes will appear as if by magic. Or rather, the same way they have appeared in thousands of cities and walkable neighborhoods worldwide throughout history!