Cars and Coffee Seattle: The Complete 2026 Guide to Pacific Northwest Car Meets

Seattle's car scene punches well above its weight. The Pacific Northwest blends tech-industry money, Japanese import culture, rally heritage, and a deep appreciation for well-built machines. Rain or shine - and yes, mostly rain - the C&C community here shows up. Here's your 2026 guide.

Rigs & Coffee Seattle

Location: Tiki Motors, 5201 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

Schedule: Monthly - check carsandcoffeeevents.com for dates

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Admission: Free

Rigs & Coffee is one of Seattle's most consistent C&C events. Held at Tiki Motors in the SoDo district, this meet draws a solid cross-section of builds - from overland rigs and classic trucks to sports cars and imports. The industrial SoDo backdrop gives it a gritty, authentic vibe that fits Seattle's personality.

Lake Washington Cars & Coffee

Location: Madrona Park, 853 Lake Washington Blvd, Seattle, WA 98122

Schedule: Monthly on Sundays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Admission: Free

One of the most scenic C&C locations in the entire country. Madrona Park sits right on Lake Washington with views of the Cascades, and seeing rows of beautiful cars against that backdrop is something special. The community here is welcoming and the mix leans European and Japanese - lots of Porsches, BMWs, and clean JDM builds.

Mercedes-Benz of Seattle Cars & Coffee (MBCA)

Location: Mercedes-Benz of Seattle

Schedule: Quarterly - next event April 11, 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 AM

Admission: Free

The Mercedes-Benz Club of America Seattle Section hosts these dealership-based meets. While it naturally skews toward the three-pointed star, all marques are welcome. It is a more intimate, curated experience - great for networking with serious enthusiasts and seeing well-maintained examples spanning decades of Mercedes history.

Gears and Grounds at The Shop

Location: The Shop Clubs, SoDo district

Schedule: First Sunday of every month, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Admission: Free

The Shop is a members-only automotive social club, but their Gears and Grounds events are open to the public. The venue is gorgeous - think high-end garage meets lounge - and the cars that show up reflect that. This is where Seattle's tech-money car collectors bring out the heavy hitters. Ferraris, GT3s, vintage Porsches, and the occasional hypercar.

Eastside and Redmond Meets

The Eastside (Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland) is home to many of the region's car collectors - Microsoft and tech money has built some incredible garages. Several informal C&C meets pop up at shopping centers and dealerships on the Eastside. Follow local Facebook groups like "Pacific Northwest Car Culture" and check washingtoncarculture.com for current listings.

Tips for Cars and Coffee in Seattle

- **Embrace the weather.** Seattle C&C happens year-round, rain included. Bring a jacket, bring an umbrella, and don't let drizzle stop you. The most dedicated enthusiasts are out there regardless.

- **Summer is magic.** June through September is when Seattle's car scene explodes. Longer days, dry weather, and big events like Exotics at Redmond Town Center make summer the peak season.

- **JDM culture is strong.** The Pacific Northwest has one of the strongest Japanese car communities in the country. Expect clean Supras, GT-Rs, S2000s, and Evos at every meet.

- **Rally heritage.** The Olympus Rally and Pacific Northwest rally culture means you will see rally-prepped Subarus, Evos, and Group B tribute cars that you won't find elsewhere.

- **The Eastside is worth the drive.** Cross Lake Washington to Bellevue/Redmond for some of the region's most impressive private collections making appearances at local meets.

- **Follow washingtoncarculture.com.** They maintain the most comprehensive calendar of PNW car events.

Seattle Car Culture Beyond C&C

The Pacific Northwest offers incredible driving - the roads through the Cascades, the Olympic Peninsula, and Chuckanut Drive north of Burlington are legendary. The LeMay car museum in Tacoma (America's Car Museum) is world-class and worth a day trip. And if you time it right, the Leavenworth car show in the Bavarian-themed village is one of the most unique car events in the country.

Find more Washington events in our [Washington Cars and Coffee state guide](/blog/cars-and-coffee-washington-2026-guide), or browse the full [event directory](/).