Espresso Vivace ★ Reviewer recommended
3 local reviewers checked this · Reviewer score 8.0/10 · ✓ Checked recently (Sep 27)
Local verdict: “Best for: people who care about the coffee and serious espresso drinkers.”
Dine-in
Iconic Capitol Hill espresso haven; the menu spotlights the four‑ounce Cafe Nico with orange peel, vanilla and cinnamon, and silky lattes crowned by beautiful latte art, all at budget‑friendly prices and with takeout available. One reviewer raved it's the best coffee in Seattle, and the baristas greet patrons by name, making it a popular spot for laptops.
Hours · Open now
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Known for: Cafe nico · White velvet · Caffe caramel · Ethiopia sidamo · White velvet latte · Dolce beans · Nico espresso with orange zest and cinnamon · Velvet latte
Phone: (206) 860-2722
A visitor tried a well-known Seattle coffee on a local blogger's recommendation and found it lived up to the praise.
They call it the best coffee they've had, ordering a quad-shot Cafe Nico latte.
They describe one of the best Seattle coffees they've tasted, finished with cinnamon on top and an orange-peel garnish.
Declared it not just any coffee -- Seattle's best, per this visitor.
One visitor raved about the specialty Cafe Nico — orange, vanilla and cinnamon — calling it the perfect morning pick-me-up before a day of adventures.
A patron called their cappuccino the best they'd had, with orange zest folded into the foam adding a lot to the top layer — and the whole cup was delicious.
A group enjoyed a vanilla latte, a hot chocolate and an iced mocha, calling all of them great and saying it would be their regular spot if they were local.
Called the espresso drinks silky and flavorful, suggesting they may have found a winner in a coffee-famous city.
Praised their seasonal fall drink as Seattle's best, alongside the espresso and cappuccino lineup.