on live foot traffic as a main source of business, the pandemic decreased their sales dramatically. However, as a forty-year-old downtown staple they were given a grant from local corporation, Amazon, in efforts to support small businesses in the area. They also benefited from the Paycheck Protection Program in later 2020. Through a program created by Hyatt Hotels Corporation named "Hyatt Loves Local" which was made in order to help support local small businesses facing a decline in sales as a result of the pandemic. Monorail Espresso worked with local downtown hotel, Motif, to create a temporary shop in their lobby where they sold Monorail Espresso merchandise like coffer growlers, shirts and other coffee accessories. The business is still running today with a staff of 16 people and the help of owner, Aimee Peck. They continue to serve double-shot espresso drinks and their popular chubby cookies. References External links Coffee in Seattle Coffeehouses and cafés in Washington (state) Restaurants in Seattle