Elliott Bay CrossFit

Awesome box. We dropped in to do Murph with Elliott Bay CF crowd. Gym is really nice and clean, and athletes are awesome and friendly. Definitely coming back next time I’m in Seattle.

I dropped-​in while I was working in Seattle and it was great!
I emailed them the day before I planned on coming in and Rohan got back to me in just a few minutes. Work out was great and while the gym is small they have everything you will need to get a solid work out in.
Rohan was a awesome coach and really kept us moving through. Overall I would say I’m glad I dropped in on the fact that it was a free drop in alone but also I’m glad because I felt stronger when I left!
Thanks Guys!

I moved to Seattle one year ago from Southern California and had been a member of the same Crossfit gym for 4 years. It was very hard to leave that community and I was skeptical that I could replicate my experience in Seattle. I had a few requirements of my new gym: 1) challenging wods (that are posted to the website daily), 2) great music, 3) convenient class times 4) knowledgable coaches 5) good location between home and work. After walking by Elliott Bay CF a few times, stalking their wods, and working out at another CF (which was terrible), I decided to stop in and check it out. Boy was I glad I did. The coaches are fantastic, not only are they approachable and friendly, they are extremely knowledgable (they don’t care how many times you have snatched, you are still going to review the movements before the workout) and interested in the success and progress of their members. The members are equally approachable and friendly, which has made my transition to a new gym seamless. I am happy to say that my checklist of requirements have not only been met, but exceeded and I have found my home away from home at Elliott Bay. This is a great gym with a solid, top-​notch community; you will get a great workout and gain a few new friends too. If you are new to the area or just looking for a new Crossfit location, do yourself a favor and check out Elliott Bay. Rohan, Drew and Reshen will take care of you.

I am totally new to crossfit. Actually I was kind of anti-​crossfit before I join Elliot Bay — always harassing my friends posting about it on facebook. But, I was out of shape and needed a change.
I started the on-​ramp a month ago and am 3 weeks deep into regular sessions. Rohan and Drew have made the experience amazing. I’m a bit behind the pack, but they scale the workout for me (and around my soreness). They are 100% devoted to helping the group achieve their goals.
It’s so much different from just joining a gym. I think within 3 weeks I made about 40 new friends that guide you and support you. Egos stop at the door at Elliot Bay, while friendly competition and encouragement run rampant. Whether you are like me trying to get in shape, or are the cream of the crop trying to win the next crossfit games, this box rocks.

Good programming! Awesome people! And visiting drop ins are free!!! Definitely be seeing them when we’re back in town!

Dropped in while traveling through Seattle. Great location and nice facility. Instruction and WOD were great. Two coaches were on hand for our class of about 8 – 9 people. Drop in price was free for someone affiliated with another box — make sure you do them the favor of at least buying a t shirt. For those who live near downtown seattle and are looking to join a box, this is a good one.

a few things that makes this spot as great as my home gym (refuse to call it a box) — CFSLU.
— owners acknowledge you and make you feel more than welcomed (Drew engaged me in conversation throughout the non-​conditioning part of class and Rohan so kindly extended as many drop in classes as needed to make me feel confident abt transferring over)
— friendly community: fellow athletes shake your hand and express genuine interest in your story, encourages thru out AND after class
— small classes (small space but they make it work!), awesome music
— no rigs but all rogue errthang (racks, barbells, abmats, plates, belts!!, etc)
— super conveniently located in the heart of belltown
Excited to have tried this small but mighty spot and most definitely look forward to training here again.
PS — as the mobility fiend that I am, I do wish they had more mobility accessories. Ok I’m done

I’ve been at Elliot Bay Crossfit for the past 9 months and it has been a fantastic experience. The coaches are very knowledgeable, they always make sure i’m doing the lift correctly, at the right scale, are always willing to look up past performance and they keep each workout challenging so it never gets boring or repetitive. I enjoy being part of the community they have built and the social events they put on are always a good time.

I have been doing Crossfit for 2.5 years and was looking for a box to visit while in Seattle on business. I looked at multiple places and decided on Elliott Bay CrossFit mostly because the drop in classes are free.
My friend and I did 2 classes and it was great. Drew and Rohan (owners) were both there and very friendly They also took a lot of time to find out what our experience level was and what we were comfortable with. They were encouraging and gave great cues. All through the WOD they were cheering us on by name and offering pointers to improve.
I kind of wish I could go there more often because the programming was laid out and explained exactly what to do based on what had been done the prior week.
Definitely worth the drop in– and buy a T-​shirt to support them too!

I’ve been practicing Crossfit for almost three years and have been at EBCF for the last 5 – 6 months. The experience has been awesome. I have seen more progress in the last 5 months than I have in the last year and a half.
The coaches are excellent. Drew and Rohan really know how to teach you to work properly to get to the next level. The environment is super supportive, challenging and fun. Great mix!

Unlike the other reviewers here, I had never done (or even really considered) Crossfit before coming across these guys. So I won’t try to compare this box to any other, but I will say that they completely converted me to Crossfit, got me to my first pull-​up, and have me looking and feeling better than I have in a long time.
Drew and Rohan are both extremely welcoming and knowledgeable. They worked with my schedule to get me on-​ramped when I couldn’t make the classes and devoted so much attention to both motivating and teaching each of us at each session. The community here is just the same — fun to work out with and so helpful.
In just a couple months I attempted so much more and pushed myself so much harder than I have in the past several years, and I owe it to these guys. Sadly I had to move away, and Elliot Bay is what I miss the most!

I dropped by Elliot bay crossfit on a business trip to Seattle. I’ve gone to several crossfit gyms and this is among the best in terms of equipment, customer service and trainers. They even got me to do my first ring muscle up ever!

Full disclosure: I know the three owners from a previous CrossFit Gym and they’re great guys.
That said, I went to Elliott Bay CrossFit’s opening day and have nothing but great things to say. It’s a small «box» but a great space. They have all of the equipment you’ll need to get your fitness on: kettlebells, boxes, pull-​up bars, gymnastics rings, and on and on. I participated in the opening day workout, and after 4+ rounds of box jumps I can assure you that their Rogue boxes are up to snuff.
I imagine it would be easy for some jaded opportunist to open a CrossFit gym and rake in money from the suckers who are jumping on the CrossFit bandwagon — it is kind of a huge deal these days. Thankfully, Drew Reshen, and Rohan are genuinely excited to help people reach new fitness goals and build a community. Plus they love CrossFit, so I’m sure it’s exciting to be able to make a living off of something you love so much. Their intent is for small classes and focused instruction, which is a big part of what CrossFit gyms are about.
There are a few really great CrossFit boxes in Seattle, and Elliott Bay is one that I hope will make its way onto that list — so far they’re on the right track. If you’re in Belltown and looking for a small CrossFit gym run by enthusiastic coaches, I recommend checking them out.