Republic is quite loud and crowded most of the time. Other good in the area: Grey Dog Coffee (University Place), City Bakery (18th Street betw 5 and 6), Tarall

Republic is quite loud and crowded most of the time. Other good in the area: Grey Dog Coffee (University Place), City Bakery (18th Street betw 5 and 6), Tarallucci E Vino (18th street, big table in back good for meeting).