the chocolate cherry matcha & savory pinwheel are so so good!!
David Broad
My favorite coffee shop in Seattle. And one of the only places I know I need to stop at each visit. Great atmosphere and very good coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
michael m
Best coffee spot in town No, there is not a drive thru
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
nu haiku
Cafe Bambino has jumped the shark. Coffee was decent, nothing special but the prices are outrageous and service apathetic at best. I was recently charged $6.80 for an iced 16oz almond milk latte and tipped .50-$1, (I can't recall which since sticker shock already slapped me upside the head). Just checked my credit card statement and was charged $9.10 from their shop. Bet they thought I wouldn't catch it or outrageous hidden CC fee. This was not my first time to Cafe Bambino but surely my last. Pro tip, buy a Breville espresso maker for home, and it will pay for itself in less than three months at Bambino prices.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 2
Christopher Otero
Gretchen’s personality shines bright and is such a down to earth hands on owner who made my experience so sweet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
gregg belisle-chi
I know Seattle is a coffee town. But Cafe Bambino is the best in the 206. I’ll lump the 360 and 425 in there as well.
Simply the best espresso in Western WA.
You live on Capitol Hill and commute to Sodo for work? Sorry, must go to Cafe Bambino first.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Jariaski
Why do the owners lie about being open since 1928, when they’ve only been open since 1997? Their building wasn’t even built until 1950. What a strange thing to lie about.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
B G
They have to update their hours. I went when it said that they were open and they were closed.
Sonia Lyris
One time when I stopped by I heard live tango music. A band was practicing. What was surprising to me was how perfect it felt; Bambino is the type of place where you expect to hear live tango music, and you almost can even when no one is playing.
Oh yes: the coffee is good as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Heidi Barrett
I have worked in Ballard for 24 years how have I missed this gem? The coffee was amazing. The best I have had in along time. I loved the mandarin orange bread.
Great place. I wish the prices were just a little lower.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Kevin Wanamaker
Seattle's best coffee. Cafe Bambino has the best coffee period. This place is a true hidden gem. Highly recommended for the great drinks, service, and merchandise. The staff is friendly and helpful. Cozy seating is outside but covered. If you want great coffee, go here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tracy Kotecki
Great service and coffee!!Didn't meet up with a old friend... But the coffee was totally worth the trip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Food
Claire Hamilton
Really cute place with outdoor seating, but my 16 oz ammericano was very weak. I reccomended getting extra shots or
the chocolate cherry matcha & savory pinwheel are so so good!!
My favorite coffee shop in Seattle. And one of the only places I know I need to stop at each visit. Great atmosphere and very good coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best coffee spot in town
No, there is not a drive thru
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cafe Bambino has jumped the shark. Coffee was decent, nothing special but the prices are outrageous and service apathetic at best. I was recently charged $6.80 for an iced 16oz almond milk latte and tipped .50-$1, (I can't recall which since sticker shock already slapped me upside the head). Just checked my credit card statement and was charged $9.10 from their shop. Bet they thought I wouldn't catch it or outrageous hidden CC fee. This was not my first time to Cafe Bambino but surely my last. Pro tip, buy a Breville espresso maker for home, and it will pay for itself in less than three months at Bambino prices.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 2
Gretchen’s personality shines bright and is such a down to earth hands on owner who made my experience so sweet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I know Seattle is a coffee town. But Cafe Bambino is the best in the 206. I’ll lump the 360 and 425 in there as well.
Simply the best espresso in Western WA.
You live on Capitol Hill and commute to Sodo for work? Sorry, must go to Cafe Bambino first.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Why do the owners lie about being open since 1928, when they’ve only been open since 1997? Their building wasn’t even built until 1950. What a strange thing to lie about.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
They have to update their hours. I went when it said that they were open and they were closed.
One time when I stopped by I heard live tango music. A band was practicing. What was surprising to me was how perfect it felt; Bambino is the type of place where you expect to hear live tango music, and you almost can even when no one is playing.
Oh yes: the coffee is good as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I have worked in Ballard for 24 years how have I missed this gem? The coffee was amazing. The best I have had in along time. I loved the mandarin orange bread.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Great place. I wish the prices were just a little lower.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Seattle's best coffee. Cafe Bambino has the best coffee period. This place is a true hidden gem. Highly recommended for the great drinks, service, and merchandise. The staff is friendly and helpful. Cozy seating is outside but covered. If you want great coffee, go here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service and coffee!!Didn't meet up with a old friend... But the coffee was totally worth the trip!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Food
Really cute place with outdoor seating, but my 16 oz ammericano was very weak. I reccomended getting extra shots or
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
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