 The Last Exit on Brooklyn opened on June 30 , 1967 at <unk> Brooklyn Avenue <unk> near the University of Washington campus in a small light @-@ industrial building leased from the University . It was one of the pioneer espresso bars in Seattle , adding an espresso machine shortly after <unk> Allegro opened the first in 1975 . The Last Exit was known for its original espresso <unk> named the <unk> <unk> – " a <unk> poured over chocolate syrup and orange <unk> with <unk> cream on top " . Described in 1985 as " America 's second oldest , continuously running coffeehouse " , it was also known for its inexpensive food and as a venue for folk music and <unk> conversation . 
