Cafe Umbria is one of few places where the coffee and service are always better than average. So it's always a repeat yes for me read more

Caffe Umbria - Carmel latte after warming the soul after a day of work - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We stopped by Caffe Umbria while exploring Seattle and enjoyed a dark roast brewed coffee and hot chocolate. The drinks were delicious, and the ambience was cozy. Just a heads up, if you stay in, there's a small fee added to your bill, kind of like European table service. The staff were friendly, and while it's a little pricey, it's a great place to chill. read more

Caffe Umbria - Hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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South Lake Union boasts a lot of tech these days and I suspect many employed in that industry like this spot. And there's a lot to like. Caffe Umbria is a hip, pleasant space with extremely competent baristas and pleasant staff. And in general, it is a nice spot to enjoy your favorite espresso drink in comfort. Although not a large space, its corner location with large windows (especially with its southern exposure) makes it feel light and airy. The coffee itself is of good quality and is moreover served with a small chocolate that seems to successfully meld a dark chocolate taste with a milk chocolate creaminess. A really nice touch. Admittedly, CU does have a bit of a corporate plasticity to it (note its prominently promoted, shinily bagged bean offerings), but that does not detract from the fact that they know what they are doing. If funky is your preference, stick to Capital Hill. For me, as long as the coffee is good, vive la difference! read more

The guy was plain but the girl was super fun to talk to. The vibes were cool, people in there chilling and there's a merchandise area. The mocha i had was actually pretty good, i got two shots and a bit of chocolate. She did good with my latte art and it was tasty. read more

Honey Oat Latte was one of the best decaf coffees I've had! Not too bitter or sweet but flavorful. Staff was kind too. The cafe design could have been better, but I liked that it had a relaxing vibe. read more

Caffe Umbria - Honey Oat latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cute lil coffee shop near the water on South Lake Union :) I didn't get her name but the lovely woman at the counter offered us free Macrina pastries at closing so we got to try so many delicious ones! read more

Enjoying my doppio macchiato! Small Seattle based roastery and cafe with few Chicago locations. One of the best espresso drinks for my taste. Service is also friendly. Just s lovely place to have espresso fix. Some sweets are also available read more

Highly recommended! Umbria offers a friendly and comfortable atmosphere with great coffee and fresh homade food options. The barista was exceptionally helpful I delivered our order timely. read more

Caffe Umbria - Lavender latte and dark roast coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Cafe Umbria is in a perfect location, and a cute coffee shop! The staff was beyond friendly (S/O to you guys!) and even offered us a free treat. Coffee prices were okay, normal for this day, but delicious! Perfect walk from our Airbnb. read more

The best espresso beans for at home coffee. We learned about Umbria from another restaurant and I've now been buying nothing else for espresso except Umbria for a couple years. read more

Fantastic, friendly service. The various hot beverages were well crafted and delicious. read more

Cute little coffee shop with great service! Came here on a Friday morning for a coffee and saw that they had a deal going on where you can buy a bag of coffee and get a free drink. Decided to buy a bag of coffee beans ($14) and got an iced honey oat latte. The coffee flavor was really strong but good quality! The espresso flavor wasn't burnt at all and paired really well with the milk. Wish there was a bit more honey flavor but still a great drink! read more

My business partner and I were in Seattle for the first half of this week and had the absolute fortune of having a Caffe Umbria nearby our hotel. In particular, this Caffe Umbria with Ely and Jenna who became our BEST FRIENDS as they helped us start each day right. Being from out of town and not familiar with Seattle, we wanted to try all the local spots we could. From the deliciously roasted and brewed hot coffee to the locally sourced pastries, we were actually eager for morning to arrive (we even stopped in one afternoon). Ely and Jenna put the experience over-the-top with contagiously fun attitudes and expertise to help a couple of under-caffeinated newbies figure things out. We simply cannot overstate our experience here and are so thankful for every drop, crumb, and smile. Shout out to Ely and Jenna from the "Virginia Boys"! read more

Caffe Umbria - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

They're super friendly. I'm a tea lover and they have a great list of teas. Also the pastry is so fresh and delicious. They play good music. I sat inside and worked for hours. read more

Bakery item I got was really good, and warm. The coffee, I think because I like coffees with more sugar it wasn't a favorite of mine but I got my mom one and she was a fan of the coffee. Whoever the girl was that worked when I went in was so sweet, this was the second time I went in and asked her about maybe adjusting the coffee sweetness because I do like it on the sweeter side and she offered me different options, she also made sure I liked what I got. It's also a nice cafe to do homework, do some work, or hang out, it faces the water and feels very cozy and relaxing. read more

I never wrote a review but I visited from CA like 3 yrs ago and I still can't find an oatmilk latte that was as good as caffe umbria. I'm a caffeine addict so I was just walking around for any coffee pick me up. THIS $7 COFFEE HAD NO RIGHT TO BE THIS DELICIOUS. I tried so many coffee places in Seattle that trip, many more popular spots. Specifically the honey oat milk iced latte. I will be back for you... read more

Stopped by Caffe Umbria during a morning walk around Southlake. Had a lavender latte with coconut milk, which was delicious and the perfect morning pick me up. Friendly service and baristas. Relatively fast service. Some outdoor seating along the front and side or just take your cup of Joe to go and enjoy a nice walk. read more

As a bar manager, I just want to emphasize to those reading this just how difficult it can be in the service industry to assemble, train, and retain a team of folks who are the ideal combination of personable, attentive, knowledgeable about the craft/ product/ service, and efficient on the customer facing side of things. It's even harder to find folks who extend that same energy to the behind the scenes work customers don't see, but certainly feel the impact of, such as cleaning, stocking, display arrangement, maintenance, etc. Then, on top of that, they have to like each other. Somehow, by some miracle of positive human affinity, this tiny Café Umbria has assembled one of the most genuine, kind, and welcoming, collections of folks I have ever encountered at any business. This is only matched by the attentiveness, care, and passion they put into every drink. Even their food selection, while not made in house, is always consistent and prepared with precision and pride. I wrote this on a day when I walked in tired, frustrated, and down. After five minutes and one sip of the most excellent coffee beverage I have ever had (quad shot honey oat latte with a bit of chai) I felt like everything was going to be okay. So for your own mental and spiritual well-being, go in and experience it for yourself. And tip them with the same exceptional generosity they contribute to the community. They deserve it. read more

Extremely slow service. 3 staff and they tool 4 minutes to ring up the only customer in front of me and he only asked for a quiche. I don't blame them for taking so long to ring up an order as they have a single till. The food is better than Starbucks but I waited 6 minutes for them to warm up a hand pie that was still cold inside. They need ovens not sandwich press to warm food. I had already left and didn't go back to complain as they built a line of people. Coffee is better than Starbucks but they clearly don't know the difference between a Cappuccino and a Cafe Au Lait when it comes to the milk ratio. Just stick with a shot of espresso or straight coffee. As for the food ask for a longer warm time as they don't have the right equipment. The staff were slow but the company clearly doesn't give them the tools and training that they need to be a great coffee shop. read more

This place has such amazing coffee!! I ordered the almond milk latte and it was incredibly light and the perfect amount (most cafes only offer 16oz), but the 12 oz was just enough for my caffeine boost. Smooth and delicious! read more

Caffe Umbria - Almond milk latte (12 oz) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This one is for Jenna. She made me a delicious tea and intuited every need ("are you looking for an outlet?" "The bathroom code is... ") without me asking. It was the morning before my wedding and a chat with her eased my nerves about reading my vows. Such a lovely woman! They are so lucky to have her. read more

The first thing I notice here are the flies. They are just buzzing around everywhere. It is really unappetizing to see flies around the pastries and around you when you're waiting to order/to pick up the food. I hope they can find a way to get rid of them inside.... The only pastry here that has got my attention was the almond croissant. It was good. Was it $7 good? No. I only got it because I had a craving and I couldn't find it anywhere else at the time. The good pastries also gets sold out early in the day so be quick about it. The other pastries left are just not my cup of tea. Overall, cute place and nice local coffee shop. But It's kind of underwhelming. read more

Really nice coffee shop. Great desserts, a must try is the crème brûlée cheesecake.... Out of this world. Coffee is really good! Service is excellent! Great place to sit & relax. read more

A pretty decent coffee place in SLU area, stopped here for coffee and walk across the waterfront today. I picked the Lavender latte- hoped for some extra flavor of the lavender, felt it a bit less. My friends picked Ice mocha and Turmeric Ginger chai. read more

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SOOO GOOD ! The customer service here as well is so great. I met an amazing barista who recommended me a great drink. I 10/10 say try this coffee shop when you're in Seattle. It's right next to the lake so you can enjoy your coffee there The prices are also great and these use OATLY oat milk and light roast coffee. I love how they have food too because it's an easy grab and go type of place 100% try it!! read more

Caffe Umbria - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What's not to like?!! Cafe Italiano?! Yes please. You only come here for coffee and the taste of their beans. Everything else is just a ok. The location is also great since it's across from Lake union/ Lake union park where we usually walk. It's also across directly from the very busy starbucks drive thru. Which is also great depending on what you are after. But I come here when I want a taste of really great espresso, espresso based coffee. And even some chocolatey drinks which I don't usually go for. As a cafe, it's bare on the food offering side. Even pastries are very limited and not the pretty looking ones. But the coffee! Nocciola Freddo being my favorite! So much deliciousness in a cup! Or their latte! or mocha picante ( spicy). Great coffee! Wish they have outdoor seatings so we can sit and enjoy! But for now, this works! read more

Love this cafe and the people that work there! Everybody is super friendly and the coffee, and pastries are amazing! Our favorites were the honey oat milk latte, Caffe Al Pepe, and the single origin brew of the day! We loved the tree hugger breakfast sando, the spinach feta egg white hand pie, lemon curd yogurt, and the raspberry filled croissant! Special shout out to Jenna for being amazing and suggesting all the amazing drinks and snacks! read more

Caffe Umbria - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm by no means a coffee connoisseur but their coffee is very smooth. I love their coco cream latte (rich coconut flavor)!! I appreciate that they didn't just use coconut milk and call it coconut cream latte. Their mocha piccante was good too but I'm not a fan of spicy coffee. Kinda pricey though. $5.23 for a 8oz latte read more

Caffe Umbria - Coco cream latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My husband and I come here just for the outstanding service by Jenna and Ely. Yes, coffee and pastries are wonderful too but hospitality by these two baristas is out of this world. I can't brag enough about these two, they truly are the best and make connections with each person coming in. read more

Great chais and yummy pastries. The staff are also super friendly and it was neat seeing them chat with their frequent customers. Their regular chai and turmeric ginger chai were both not too sweet and had a great spicy/ warm kick. Their raspberry lemon cake was also very moist and huge! Great place to get some work down or take your drink to go and walk by the water. read more

Caffe Umbria - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I stopped by to check out this spot on a Saturday morning. They had a small selection of pastries, including hand pies, and an espresso menu. I ordered a hand pie and a small (8oz) light roast drip coffee. The hand pie (bacon, egg, & cheese) was mediocre with not much flavor, and my drip coffee was what you would expect. I think the coffee is overpriced ($3.50 for an 8oz drip) and wasn't anything special. This spot is along the water, so might be a nice spot to grab a coffee along your walk, but I won't plan to visit again. read more

This place is fine - coffee is pretty good. Food was alright. But my little small breakfast sandwich and large coffee was $18. Simply ridiculous and not really worth it. Breakfast sandwich wasn't even those freshly made ones... preheated and reheated. For $18. Kind of outlandish honestly. read more

The egg and sausage sandwiches were awful. They did not heat them up all the way and there was no egg

I've returned to this place quite a few times during my stay in Seattle - tasty coffee and fresh pastries from Macrina Bakery. The goods are somewhat pricey but worth it for a treat! I love that it's located so close to the water so you can enjoy with a view. read more

Caffe Umbria - 2 cold brews with oat milk, pastry and a view! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very good mocha and had a small selection of pastries to choose from. Chocolate & raspberry crossiants we're both pretty standard but the place had a good vibe and the service was good. read more

Caffe Umbria - Mocha and chocolate croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Terrific little coffee shop when you don't want corporate caffeine. I had a drink they made a bit spicy. Great! But the coolest thing was the barista taught me how to make those nifty designs on top of the drink. read more

Very friendly and helpful staff. Had the Mocha Picante, and was just right! Smooth and not over bearing on the spice. Milk options: regular, soy, almond and oat milk! 12oz. Comes with 2 shots of espresso by default. Reasonable price and tiny raspberry croissant? Definitely would recommend! read more

Caffe Umbria - Mocha Picante - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A cute little cafe off of Westlake on Lake Union. The space is very bright and inviting. A great place for a morning pick-me-up (coffee or treat -their quiches and cookies are amazing). The staff is very kind and full of smiles. The location seems very safe - just the hustle and bustle of the West Lake Union community. A big bonus is that the entire south wall - 3 tables and chairs at the coffee bar - of the restaurant has power outlets. Very convenient.. Highly recommended read more

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I love great coffee! I was given a Bialetti Moka coffee maker and have been using it instead of my Kuerig and can't be happier. The only downside using the Bialetti is that you have to use ground coffee instead of the Kuerig coffee pods. The upside is the flavor is 10 times better! I've tried numerous brands of ground coffee and decided to try Caffe Umbria. These are the same folks that originally owned Torrefazione Coffee. The flavor is phenomenal! Italians know how to roast coffee. If you want great coffee go to Caffe Umbria. You can get coffee there or get beans or ground coffee to take home. Either way, you'll have excellent coffee that is substantially better than that behemoth Seattle coffee company that sells burnt flavored java. The only reason that they don't get 5 Stars is that they don't have a shop on the Eastside, which means I have to drive to Seattle to get the coffee. read more

This place is a big time gem in SLU. I'm an americano person myself but have tried a few different drinks and will keep coming back for the staff recommendations. They know what they're doing!! It's a treat to watch people enjoy their craft to such a delicious end. It's rare in Seattle to find personable people in the service industry because us customers are so MEAN sometimes, but this Umbria team is a delight. Jenna and Ely are wonderful!! Even when it's busy if you can find a table with an outlet it's a great atmosphere to get some work done. Will be a repeat customer! read more