Our favorite Seattle coffee chain, outstanding coffee and good ambiance and service at all locations

We thought this was going to be some spectacular tasting coffee but it wasn't anything different than chain shops. I ordered an almond milk white mocha and it was just ok. Sticker shock @ $8.00 I wouldn't go back! read more

I enjoyed the Medici and a fresh croissant. The coffee was soft, but rich. Unique atmosphere.

Cute little coffee shop, the sugar free vanilla latte was delicious. Small space but pretty looking location, some outdoor seating as well.

A great coffeeshop in a beautiful location. My latte and almond croissant were both delicious, but what I really liked about this spot was its location, on the ground floor of an old, cylindrical apartment building. That means that this location has a really cool shape, with a super tall ceiling and matching floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over the street. The counters along the windows are an incredibly cozy place to sit and look out over Seattle. I will definitely be back. read more

Medicine is the bomb. Wait staff is amazing. Can say enough! If you need coffee come here

Cozy, hip coffee shop in the heart of downtown, Seattle! Prices are reasonable, drinks are tasty, plenty of seats to choose from and a relaxing environment to take a break, study or get a little work done. Highly recommend the Machiatto, hot chocolate and vegan oat bar. (*most pastries and treats have nuts so if you have sensitivities stay clear) read more

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Charming little coffee spot with large windows for street views and excellent beans for flavorful brews. Caffe Ladro is a quaint yet unique coffee experience. This is a local chain with locations around the greater Puget sound area. This particular location is on the first level of a condo tower. The large floor to ceiling windows offers street views perfect for getting lost in random thoughts over a cup of coffee. Seating area has a mix of wingback chairs and stools. There is an outside patio area for anyone seeking fresh air. A long bar area accommodates many patrons and overall ambience is a nice mix of retro chic. Delectably sinful pastries are displayed in glass cake stands. The menu is quite simple, however one can request to customize their drinks with the selections of syrups. I recommend trying the Medici. At first sip, the subtle orange flavor is a nice introduction and the brew doesn't overwhelm. I also recommend their coffee cakes and granola. Each location may carry a different set of pastries and are based on availability. There are other alternative drinks such as teas, orange juice, and frozen lattes. read more

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The cheese and jalapeño scone was very unique and good. We got the items through Too Good To Go. Cashier had a very good mood and was kind.

love ladro coffee!!! the quality is always spectacular. the baristas are kind and attentive at all locations. we've been loyal customers for the past 3 years and purchase the 5lb bag monthly for our home machine! read more

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I tried Caffe Ladro for the first time today. I had an Americano (with less water to make it stronger). The coffee was on the acidy side than most coffees, and I really liked it. 4 stars for the coffee (including the pricing). The ambience was not as good as I thought it would be. It did not feel cozy, and it was not warm inside. Also, the floor and the windows were dirty. Their leather chairs were old and worn out. 2.5 stars for the ambience. 3.25 stars ((4+2.5)/2) I'm sure I will return to get coffee but I will probably get it to go. ****************************** If you found something useful in my review, please hit "useful" so that I can improve my reviews. If you love food and traveling, follow me, or better yet, let's become friends on Yelp! Thank you and happy Yelping! read more

Great coffee, super inviting atmosphere and comfy chairs. Morning glory muffing is great, has a bunch of veggies

I'm not a super huge fan of their coffee (just not icing the bean flavor) BUT their chai teas are some of the best around. I'll walk 8 blocks when it's cold every Saturday for a good chai from these guys! And even better. Every barista I've come across is always in a fantastic mood. I always leave feeling happy and I love that it's small (not huge like Starbucks) and I love asking the baristas their fav drink on special and giving them a try. Some are great. Some not so awesome. But I love That I can get a small town vibe from a place smack in the heart of downtown. read more

Was staying at a nearby hotel and decided to venture out and try a local coffee joint. I walked in and was greeted by a very nice lady. She helped me with my coffee order and that was that. The guy that was making the coffee was a completely different story. He was cold, rude, and definitely lacked customer service. It was so bad that when he called out peoples orders, he wasn't happy. For such a populated place, you'd think that you'd at least like people a little. Get a different job dude! Your attitude sucks! This was Sunday September 1st, 2019. Will not be back and will not recommend to my Seattleite friends. P.S. the coffee is great! read more

This was one of my favorite coffee shops that I visited in Seattle! The menu offerings where simple and straight forward, the prices were reasonable and every time I visited the baristas were very nice. I discovered and fell in love with one of their speciality drinks- the Medici. It was described to me as a mocha but with a twist of orange. Super delicious. The also offer various pastries, non coffee options and they have several alternate milks such as oat, almond and hemp. read more

Caffe Ladro - Downtown Pine - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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A coffee shop haiku: Natural light and Great drinks make this place just right. Try the Chai, it's tight. read more

Caffe Ladro - Downtown Pine - Chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Quiet and cozy space. The staff was friendly. Easy place to work for an hour while traveling from out of town.

We stayed in the Capital Hill district and wanted an early morning bite. We checked out Ladro coffee and had a pumpkin bread and latte but they offer a variety of coffee and espresso drinks. The area seemed a bit dodgey with a few homeless people coming in and out but they weren't a nuisance. It's a cosy, divey, hipster coffee shop oh and free WiFi is a huge plus! read more

Cappuccino. Very friendly and talkative barista! Nice change from chain coffee houses. read more

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It's a fine LITTLE coffee spot with cute pastries. But I wouldn't go out of my way to find it. If your hotel is right on the corner, it's a easy little spot to stop by. Not as much charm or food as most of them. Yelped breakfast in my area and was disappointed to see that it was only pastries that they didn't heat and 2 quiches. Lots of other places in the immediate area to check out first. Good banana bread and matcha is on the weaker side. read more

The Cafe Ladro in the Astra could improve service. On a busy morning, I placed a mobile order to save on my limited time. They don't make mobile orders until you ARRIVE!!! like no other coffee shops I've ever experienced. They told me it was to ensure my coffee was warm when I arrived. Here's another idea...don't be paternalistic. It has a pick up time and we are all adults. Make the damn coffee. I'll be responsible for myself. Trust me as much as Starbucks trusts me. My mom doesn't work at Cafe Ladro. read more

Seattle doesn't seem to wake up before 8 am on a Saturday morning, but these guys do! Coffee was excellent and the food options give you choices from sweet to savory. We had one of each, a raspberry scone and bacon quiche. We had the patio pretty much to ourselves on a cool August morning with corner street views we watch the town wake up and start moving. read more

Caffe Ladro - Downtown Pine - Mocha with Raspberry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is the best coffee shop on the hill. It has excellent LOCAL baked goods, rotating inspired sandwich selections, seasonal single origin options and a commitment to service and quality that is unmatched. When other shops are closed due to snow, 15th is open on time and serving it up. Every holiday I order up pies from here and they SELL OUT. In the summer they have huge windows that open up that make this an excellent place to hang out read more

Space is small, eating is limited. Only 3 tables with chairs, and there's a long counter against the window for more seating. The barista was really nice. They have pastries and the normal coffee options. Didn't try the pastries, but the latte I had was average. read more

Convenient location, less than a block away from the Grand Hyatt in downtown. Yes, there is a Starbucks inside the Hyatt. This place is WAY better. The small-er coffee shop has a hipster/industrial vibe to it. They don't have a lot in the way way of pastries/breakfast itms, but what it lacks in food, it makes up in ambience, good customer service and great coffee. The banana bread is delish too. read more

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I had a great experience here early on a Saturday morning. THere was only one person working and he provided expert service to the short line, acknowledging everyone when they came in and saying "he'd be with you shortly." The espresso was one of the best I had on this trip to Seattle, far better than some of the ones I had on Capitol Hill at other shops. Great location for the convention center. read more

I love the interior of this place, and the barista very friendly. A little pricy for a short latte but I wanted steer clear of Starbucks while visiting Seattle because there is a Starbucks in every corner. Their turkey bacon wrap is delish. While everything else opens at 11am on sundays, this place opens at 6am! Glad I ran into this place. read more

Caffe Ladro - Downtown Pine - Short soy latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was only here briefly (long enough to grab some caffeine and then continue on my way) but I wish I could have stayed longer! It's such a cute area, with the seats facing the windows so an ideal place to people-watch and get some work done- plus in a super convenient location (though there are multiple locations to choose from)! All of their pastries looked amazing, and next time I'm in the area I'll have to try one, but this time I got the shakerito - espresso and sugar shaken and poured over ice - and it was so good! The perfect level of sweetness and acidity, no milk or additional sugar needed to be added. Plus they could make it to-go so even easier! read more

With so many great coffee shops in Seattle, this is not one I would recommend. For starters, I don't think the coffee was very good. I got a mocha and it had pretty dull flavors. The service was definitely lacking - baristas were not friendly and seemed annoyed I was there. There was no line and my above average priced mocha was rushed and hastily prepared. Not that it's a huge deal, but they didn't even take the time to attempt some latte art. Literally was still pouring into the cup while passing across the counter to me. This experience was what I would have expected from a Starbucks -- not a local coffee shop. read more

Its hidden location at the base of Tower 801 gives this Caffe Ladro location that great neighborhood coffee joint feel. They're never super busy, so you're bound to snag a table, take advantage of their free wifi, and linger to your heart's content. During the nicer weather months, be sure to sit on the outside deck--yes a deck (in downtown Seattle). It offers an awesome people watching vantage point and even sunshine. read more

Caffe Ladro - Downtown Pine - "back door" on Pine St - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My favorite place for coffee in downtown Seattle. Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place! Staff is always friendly and the store is always clean I always get the same thing - the MEDICI!! If you like coffee and orange this is your drink! Try it, you'll thank me later!! read more

Caffe Ladro - Downtown Pine - My cafe Medici while the kids march in the rain! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I come here, say, just about every day, due to the immediate vicinity of my workplace, and the fact, hey, that they make totally amazing coffee! I have to say that the bariste here nail my triple wet cappucino here every single time, I don't even have to order any more, it just shows up almost the moment I walk in the door. Kinda nice having that sort of thing right next to you.... warning... also extremely addictive. I think I'm up to an average of 6 shots a day now that I've weaned myself a bit... yikes!!! But seriously, I love the people and the coffee here. I actually see people coming into town on vacation and they ask where the Starbucks is! Did you try any corner? Or perhaps between two corners! Between my ears if I'd let them! My socks!! I also think it's great that Ladro encourages the Fair Trade movement and are committed as a company to making it the standard. People work so hard to provide us with the coffee we enjoy, and it's truly backbreaking work. They deserve a fair wage, don't they? Plus, as we purchase Fair Trade products, the farmers learn how to grow the best possible product to get the best price for their hard work, everyone comes out ahead! PS "Ladro" means "thief" in Italian, so if you find yourself being mugged on the #64, think of me and scream "Ladro! Ladro! Ladro!" and chase the mulleted punk, or maybe things have changed in the past couple years, because if there is anything guaranteed in Rome, it's change, right?? Ha. Thanks for listening... read more

Caffe Ladro - Downtown Pine - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A pretty average, albeit not great, coffee shop located on the bottom floor of an apartment building. If you're looking for a cozy place to sit and relax, this probably isn't what you want. I stopped by at 8:00 on a workday for a boost and a bite. Hardly waited at all before I had an americano and croissant in hand, so that was a pleasant surprise. The americano was good, but I'm 99% sure the croissant was straight out of a week old Costco container. Long story short - fine for a quick drink, but stick to coffee and maybe find another location. read more

Caffe Ladro - Downtown Pine - Coffee and croissant (with some bites missing) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I downed my latte and wanted more! A group of us visited Ladro for coffee and pastries this morning. They were nearby and a bonus was finding out they also roasted their beans. The first taste with my foamed oat milk was great and I was slightly concerned if this taste would evaporate once I got past the foam. It did not. Simply superb throughout with wonderful consistency. The pastries also proved to be winners too. Us out-of-towners might be back tomorrow! read more

Sought out a Caffe Ladro near our hotel since I heard from a friend and local that they served great coffee. Indeed they do! My almond latte was excellent. The service: not so much. It was only one male working and he wasn't pleasant at all. Made the experience quite crappy, but at least my latte tasted delicious. read more

Caffe Ladro - Downtown Pine - No latte art, but tasted yummy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I can't believe I was less than 2 blocks from this place for years and never noticed it. Stopped in one morning during a conference for a quick bite and a latte. Not a ton of options for food, but enough for a quick on the go breakfast. Service was fast and friendly, coffee/espresso was EXCELLENT, and the croissants were butter, flaky and delicious! Not a ton of seating, but hey, few great cafes do. We sat outside, enjoyed some people watching, and kicked ourselves for not stopping by sooner. read more

Caffe Ladro - Downtown Pine - A perfect latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The sun dried tomato and pesto croissant wasn't as good as I was expecting it to be, mostly the croissant part. I love sun dried tomato and pesto though. Also got an iced mocha. It is also very nice and clean inside. Really only wanted to write a review to comment on the service. I wanted to thank the barista for having such a contagious smile and positive attitude, and I hope she continues to brighten everyone's day. Positivity can go such a long way. read more

If you're shopping nearby and need a caffeine boost, come here! Having only been to the Queen Anne location, I was pleased with the change of attitude and atmosphere at this downtown Ladro. The barista last Sunday afternoon was on point: taking and making orders, bantering with customers, giving a lady the bathroom key before she even realized she needed it, etc. I just felt bad that he was there by himself and let's just say I had plenty of time in line to think about what I wanted to order. And what did I order? The Medici. It tastes like a nice chocolate-covered orange peel. Next time I'd probably ask for an extra shot of espresso, just to boost the coffee flavor. read more

Caffe Ladro - Downtown Pine - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Coffee was good, service was terrible. The woman behind the counter was surly. I asked fur a plate did my pastry and she gave me a dirty one. I asked for a fork and she acted like I asked for her firstborn. Not a fan. read more

The staff were very friendly and fun to order with, but the menu lacked any descriptions, so I settled on a chai latte and my boyfriend had a brewed coffee. His coffee smelled great and he seemed to enjoy it. The chai, on the other hand was way too milky and tasted more like steamed milk with a hint of chai. Disappointing. If we go back it will be for the baristas and I'll likely stick with coffee. read more