Caffe Ladro - South Lake Union Fairview
3 local reviewers checked this · Reviewer score 1.2/10 · ✓ Checked recently (Oct 5)
Local verdict: “Best for: a coffee-and-pastry stop. Grab-and-go — skip it if you want to sit and stay.”
Wheelchair accessible
Ethically sourced coffee hub in South Lake Union; the cheap-priced cafe offers the signature Medici espresso, a bold Diablo roast, and a rum-soaked almond croissant from its on-site bakery. Reviewers describe a smooth start to a perfect day while enjoying free Wi-Fi and convenient takeout in the morning.
Hours · Open now
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Known for: Diablo roast · Medici coffee · Bone dry cappuccino · Eggs and brisket plate · Rum-soaked almond croissant · Biscuits and gravy · Blended chai · Cranberry cake
Phone: +1 206-906-9334
A visitor to the Kirkland Urban location praised the mix of caffeine and sweet-or-savory bites.
One reviewer insisted no visit is complete without the rum-soaked almond croissant.
A patron said the shop delivers rich coffee alongside the perfect sweet treats.
One poster named it their favorite local coffee shop.
A reviewer called the Diablo roast a crowd favorite that puts a pep in your step.
Another urged coffee lovers in the city to go buy their coffee.
One fan loved getting a bone-dry cappuccino doused in mounds of cinnamon.
A Facebook reviewer praised the great espresso and the Diablo roast, plus the friendly baristas.
A visitor paired the iconic Medici coffee — rich chocolate with bright orange zest — with a big breakfast.