Espresso Vivace South Lake Union

Great coffee and atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love the matcha milk tea here! This is a popular cafe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cookies

I am saddest to leave the city because of this coffeeshop. The coffee, the skills, the bakery items... ? Whatever latte I was ordering to go, I always ordered a cafe nico to sip before leaving. And trust me, you need it in your life.
Also, if you are a mocha lover, please try the white velvet. It is dreamy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Honestly, the coffee and hot chocolate were good. The atmosphere was great except for the two mean guays making fun of customers as they are walking out and talking trash under their breath as they mess up our orders and blame us for it. But at least the only thing they were semi good at was okay… coffee and hot chocolate at 30. There is NO need to be nasty to your customers babes. None. And the coffee tree in the back is sick with some kind of pest.

Terrible customer service. The baristas are extremely snarky in front of you, and it’s very obvious. The coffee tastes good but the service was not worth the experience. Would not come back.

Please listen to the customer’s full order before you get annoyed for making it wrong next time.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 1

Tried their white velvet which is like a mocha but with white chocolate. Absolutely no coffee flavor, essentially tasted like melted ice cream but in a good way. The atmosphere is great, love the decor.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

One of the best espresso places in Seattle in our humble opinion. The baristas were kind to us and they made high quality espresso! The place also has a historic-vintage vibe to it.

Hot Tips:

*Get the Nico! My coffee nerd ? friend recommended it and it is fantastic! You can get the Nico with soy milk!

*Bring your own growler/howler and buy some cold brew. It is rich and tasty.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cafe Nico

Well done tasty espresso and the resulting flat white was delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I read so many good reviews about this place & had to try it as a visitor to the city. The coffee was OK but nothing exceptional.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Best espresso

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing place! They do such a good job of making it feel artisan and premium. Really loved my latte and I had this delicious cookie as well. A lot of space inside and is a cool place to just sit for a little while.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Latte Coffee, Iced Latte

Amazing Seattle Classic. The coffee is superb and the baristas know their shit. These folks are truly about the coffee — but they also do teas (including the London Fog, yummy). I like the my soy latte the best, as always. The place is cool too — red vinyl benches and an old bike hanging from the ceiling. It’s just very Seattle. And, it’s across the street from REI — I always hit them up together!

There are a couple tables outside under a bit of an awning if you need it, but inside is the fun. I took my dog in but he’s quiet - did not see a sign either way.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Card only.. ugh!!!

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 3

This coffee has been famous in Seattle for many years and has won many coffee awards including latte art-related trophies. Specializing in Italian coffee, the latte tastes very strong, and its skill can be seen in the simple latte art. The store is spacious and has a conference area for working. Would love to visit again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Latte Art

Had the best coffee here. Good vibes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Iced Latte